Dani Harries

Flitting between Tenby and Cardiff | PR @GolleySlater

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

Privileged to attend the @rcccymru #CodiCymru Black Lives Matter Wales exhibition & conference today with @GolleySlater to hear inspirational speeches from BLM organisers & activists celebrating the positive changes they’re making in communities across Wales 🖤 #BLMWales

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@Ceri_Jackson123 @WelshAmbulance Congratulations Ceri!

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@frankellett @countryandtown @BCorpUK Congrats @frankellett! We'd love to give you a trip to Bluestone to explore more of the amazing sustainable initiatives they're implementing, nestled in the gorgeous Pembrokeshire Coast National Park :)

[Elan Iâl @elanial]

Anyone else can't quite believe that the petition to rescind the new 20mph limit is officially the biggest petition that has ever been submitted to the Senedd?

Not the one to reinstate free school meals during school holidays for children living below the poverty line.

Not the one to commission suitable NHS services for people with EDS or hypermobility spectrum disorders.

Not the one to fund more specialist school places and staff for children with additional learning needs.

Not the one calling to increase funding for mental health services and improve waiting times for people needing help in crisis.

Not the one to recognise teaching assistants as an important asset to schools by raising wages.

Not the one calling for Welsh working parents to receive the same financial support for childcare as parents in England.

Not the one to improve services for people with metastatic breast cancer.

Not the one calling to create, fund and sustain sufficient affordable nursery and childcare places for all working parents.

Not the one calling for a mental health unit for men in north Wales.

Not the one to make Blue Badge applications lifelong for individuals who have a lifelong diagnosis.

Why can’t we rally like this for other causes?

In Wales (and the UK) we have a falling life expectancy, falling living standards and falling wages in real terms, as well as rising food bank usage, rising homelessness and rising NHS waiting times, and we’re outraged by having to drive 10mph slower?

I thought I must have been missing something so I did some research into both sides of the debate to educate myself, and I do understand the arguments against - lesser productivity, the implications for professions such as drivers and carers, additional costs for increased travel time etc.

I don't have the answers, but I did find that this speed limit is already in place and successfully proven to reduce casualties and deaths in areas beyond Wales.

More than half of London's roads are now 20mph as well as other communities in England having already implemented the limit, including Norwich, Tonbridge and Chichester.

Lower urban speed limits have also been adopted in many countries and cities across mainland Europe, including Spain and Brussels, where they use km/h instead of miles.

In mainland Europe, many areas have 30km/h limits, which is 18.6mph.

I think I'm just bewildered at our furore, and our tendency as people to make decisions to avoid personal discomfort in the present moment at the expense of the long term outcome for all.

Of course there is a cognitive bias that explains this, called the Present Bias.

"Present bias is the tendency to focus more on the present situation than the future when making decisions. This can lead us to prioritise immediate rewards over future payoffs, even if that decision benefits us less overall."

Anyway, to look at the positive, I hope if anything, this shows that as a people we are capable of coming together, rallying and demanding change when a situation calls for it.

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@suzanne_baum Hi Suzanne - I’ve just sent you an email with the perfect welsh staycation 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@laurajclem I saw the same on Coppet Hall yesterday evening 😣

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@mariyahzaman @futuregencymru @theCentre You’ll be amazing, Mariyah! ⭐️

[Matthew Johnson @Mattjohnsons]

If you’re struggling with your mental health, talk to someone. I did - and it saved my life.

For confidential support call/text @CALL_247

Os ydych chi'n cael trafferth â'ch iechyd meddwl, beth am siarad â rhywun. Dyna wnes i - ac fe achubodd fy mywyd. Ffoniwch @CALL_247

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[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@Sion_J @ITVWales Yaass Siôn 🙌

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

A dream working with the @NIAMmedia team to bring some important conversations to light for #WorldMentalHealthDay. Full video coming later today 🎥

#HelpUsHelpYou @WelshGovernment

[Now In A Minute Media @NIAMmedia]

For #WorldMentalHealthDay we’re releasing a special episode of #PLATFORMVoices, bringing together Welsh Muslims to speak about the stigma around mental health in the community. 🗣️

Releasing tonight, follow @NIAMmedia for more 🎥

@WelshGovernment / #HelpUsHelpYou

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@katiefentonnews @ITVWales Congrats Katie! 🌟

[WorldSkills UK Cymru @WorldSkillsUKW]

Say hi to Sam and Mike, both WorldSkills finalists! 👋

We caught up with them at Mike’s workplace @GEAviation to chat about their competition experiences.

Listen below to hear their tips for anyone thinking about entering a competition…👇

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@Twinwag @DrJanineCoates @PGLTravel @StorrsHall @nationaltrust @BikeParkWales 🙌

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@CreativeCardiff @UKScreenSkills @Sutton00V Best of luck @Sutton00V! Sounds amazing 🤩

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

Thank you @IoloWilliams2 and Dewi for letting us capture this special conversation. Bridging the generation gap & dads openly talking about mental health can make a big difference to the lives of young men who are struggling 👇

#MHAW #HelpUsHelpYou

[Iolo Williams @IoloWilliams2]

For me, the outdoors is my happy place. Going for a walk, immersed by nature is what helps me manage my mental & physical wellbeing.

My son, Dewi, and I chatted a bit more about this at one of our local woodlands. It all starts by doing something you love 👇

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[Iolo Williams @IoloWilliams2]

Dyma fy awgrymiadau ar sut i wneud y gorau o'ch teithiau cerdded teuluol - boed hynny yn eich parc lleol, coedwig neu warchodfa natur 🌳

Dwi wedi bod yn gweithio gyda GIG Cymru a @NatResWales i greu canllaw am ddim i deuluoedd. #HelpuNiHelpuChi 👇 https://t.co/Xhh70dAryd

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

Best filming day. I learnt how to make epic homes for bugs, frogs & hedgehogs and tricks to spot different types of wildlife @Gregynog — all from the very best, @IoloWilliams2. Lots more lovely films to come as part of NHS Wales & Welsh Government's #HelpUsHelpYou campaign 🍂🌲

[Iolo Williams @IoloWilliams2]

Today, I'm sharing my top tips on how to make the most of your family walks — whether it's at your local park, wood or nature reserve 🌳

I've been working with NHS Wales & @NatResWales to bring families a free guide. Download it here to #HelpUsHelpYou 👇 https://t.co/h0ttPsx3OT

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@DerekTheWeather Amazing what a little stroll and a stunning view can do to clear your head. This was the other day on a walk along the barrage 🌅

[Dani Harries @daniharries__]

@HE_MrRob @wales_global @StudyWales @ccidglobal So exciting, Rob 🤩 Enjoy!!

[Emma @EmCrokee]

Haven’t done one of these for a while… #journorequest

I’m looking for a multi-generational, welsh-speaking family that are happy to talk about their experiences during the pandemic on a podcast.

Please share any leads you think relevant.