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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hoping everyone had a wonderful weekend at the Bristol International SUV Fiesta (formerly known as the Balloon Fiesta). Let's make the next one even more car-dominated by cancelling all public transport into the city!! @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
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Hoping everyone had a lovely weekend at the Bristol International SUV Fiesta! | Alice Ferguson

Hoping everyone had a lovely weekend at the Bristol International SUV Fiesta! A wonderful opportunity to drive the whole family into the city to join the traffic jams along with thousands of others an...

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 31

It’s an utterly shite tv series anyway and Lucy Mangan agrees with me so there www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Too Much review – Lena Dunham’s cliche-ridden new romcom is a total disappointment

The Girls creator’s hugely anticipated return to TV is just not good enough. It’s tonally jarring, full of laboured jokes and abandons all thoughts of innovation. You expect far better

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 31

then…

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yup really cool Lena Dunham / @netflix.com - way to glorify the kind of driving that kills pedestrians. #TooMuch @thewaroncars.bsky.social

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 19

I’ve exercised my right to peacefully protest in the UK a lot over my lifetime: CND/Greenham in the 70s (as a child), anti-apartheid in the 80s, stop the war in 2000s, on and on. Today is the first time I’ve felt scared of being arrested, just for showing up. #FreePalestine @stwc.bsky.social

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 17

Imagine reaching the age of 114(!) and achieving such amazing things and this is how your life ends. Horrendous.
End Road Violence Now. @thewaroncars.bsky.social

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Fauja Singh: Man arrested over hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner

British marathon runner Fauja Singh was hit by a car while crossing a road on a trip to India.

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

See - I can't stop thinking about it! There's something akin to when children cover their eyes and think it makes them invisible. Except that's cute.

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

As an incredibly lazy parent/person I love both of those but was looking for something more directly subverting car ads - maybe your 'All New 2020 Child' one?

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

As a counter-point to this (remember this??)

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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · Jul 15

Just make ensure they have time, space and permission to play throughout their everyday lives. Oh, and enable them to walk and cycle for everyday journeys too.

ETA @etainsurance.bsky.social · Jul 15

Dutch kids get safe cycling routes to school, ours are encouraged to watch cartoon aerobics classes on their phones...
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Joe Wicks and government join forces to get children moving

New animated series for kids, known as Activate, will get more children across the country moving more and encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

Get it. Boringly, I actually came here looking for a good screenshot of your work to use (to refer to you!) in something I'm writing - a proposal for a child-centred approach to streets and transport decision-making. Any suggestions?!

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

I love that this is your pinned post 😂

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

Oh, and not giving a fuck about pedestrians, obvs

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 16

I spend far too much time wondering about this too - especially when they do it on double yellows. Think it's a weird combination of protecting own vehicle, being 'considerate' to other drivers and saying, "I'm not really parking here, don't give me a ticket".

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jul 15

Why rising temperatures are yet another reason children need space to play out on their doorstep… @playingout.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/alice-...

What does extreme heat mean for children and outdoor play? | Alice Ferguson

What does extreme heat mean for children and outdoor play? Cycling past a local playground in the 30+degree heat last week, I saw a lone mum pushing a child on a swing in the blazing sun - both look...

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Jul 10

Dammit kids, get off your screens and go outside!!!
Just kidding, stay inside and stop bothering the neighbourhood and drivers by playing on your street

Stevie Zero @stevie-zero.bsky.social · Jul 9

Grim messaging from Manchester City Council 👀

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Playing Out @playingout.bsky.social · Jun 21

Last weekend in Bristol, children on bikes took over their city centre! They were seen and heard. They had a blast.

But the aim of #KidicalMass is also serious. This is not the everyday norm. Children across the UK need #SafeStreetsNow.

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Bristol Kidical Mass 2025 (with EN subtitles)

YouTube video by Bristol Cycling

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jun 21

We did this in Bristol last weekend and it was great. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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This time last week in Bristol, children on bikes took over their city centre! | Playing Out

This time last week in Bristol, children on bikes took over their city centre! We rang bells, tooted horns, waved flags and made sure they were seen and heard. Together, with a band of heroic stewards...

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Zoe Banks Gross @zoebanksgross.bsky.social · Jun 14

So much joy in today’s #kidicalmass Bristol ride, we desperately need more space for kids to cycle safely, but we can have fun while working towards change . @aliceferguson.bsky.social @bristolcycling.bsky.social

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · Jun 14

It was great!! So grateful to everyone who helped make it happen and kept it safe and relaxed.

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Playing Out @playingout.bsky.social · Jun 13

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'Kidical Mass is a joyous celebration and a reminder of what's possible'

Bristol's Kidical Mass bike ride takes place on Saturday morning

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · May 30

Ha I'm normally the grammar nazi but yes I was being sloppy and you're right.

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · May 30

This makes me sad every time I walk past. Local school playground - an increasingly precious safe, car-free space for children - is opened up at half-term and weekends for cars, but not for children to play. What message does this send? @playingout.bsky.social

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · May 30

Of course he is - which anyway is undermined by so much information being released. But the car wasn’t driving itself.

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · May 30

Unbelievable. Even when a car has been deliberately used as a weapon in a horrific violent crime with tens of victims (including children) *and* the perpetrator is named, the BBC can’t break the habit of using the passive tense.

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