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Alice Ferguson

@aliceferguson.bsky.social
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Co-founder of Playing Out movement for children’s freedom and right to play out in the streets and spaces where they live. Bristol, UK. #SafeStreetsNow #PlayStreets #YesBallGames #KidicalMass www.playingout.net @playingout.bsky.social

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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Guess where I am!
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Streetsblog NYC @nyc.streetsblog.org · 27/08/2026
"This carnage has to stop, and we need a master plan, a vision from a visionary mayor who wants our streets to be the envy of the world. Nobody is envying us today, Zohran," Mary Beth Kelly, a founder of Families for Safe Streets, said at Wednesday's die-in protest. buff.ly/Ww5NZXH
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In Her Own Words: 'Nobody Is Envying Us Today, Zohran' - Streetsblog New York City
"This carnage has to stop, and we need a master plan, a vision from a visionary mayor who wants our streets to be the envy of the world. Nobody is envying us today, Zohran," Mary Beth Kelly said on…
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Hope I never grow tired of balloons! A shame the peaceful puffing is drowned out by microfoils. And the traffic 😩 How about from 2027 a private-motor-free #balloonfiesta - you can come by public transport, food, wheels, horse or balloon? @bristol247.bsky.social @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Lots on BBC News today about play streets and the wider issues. We are asking @andyburnham.bsky.social for a new play strategy that includes safe streets and doorstep spaces where children can play out everyday. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Leeds: The city closing down streets so children can play
In Leeds, streets are being temporarily closed to traffic so kids have more space to safely play - an initiative proving beneficial to both children and adults.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Genuine question. Why do people sit with the engine running in car parks, when it’s not especially hot or cold outside? Do modern cars not have the battery to power a radio, or are they just ready to make a quick getaway?
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Does @theguardian.com maybe want to replace this old photo, showing previous West of England Mayor Dan Norris **who is under investigation for child sex offences and rape** in prime position outside no10, with a more up to date one??!! Wtaf. @pippacrerar.bsky.social
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Thanks to Alison and all who have backed this call for our new Prime Minister to ban “No Ball Games” signs and enable play streets, as key steps towards restoring children’s doorstep play.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
"No Ball Games" signs are a blight on children's lives, deterring them from playing out in their communities, outside and active. Wonderful speech by @ianbyrnemp.bsky.social calling on UK Government to ban such signs nationally, following years of campaigning by @playingout.bsky.social and allies.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Imagine if the woman in white was a small child, just getting used to being out and about on the street. It's not hard to imagine them being bumped off the pavement into the road.
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Andrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
My daughter said to me on Thursday “this is the hottest day of my life” and honestly the Homer/Bart “so far” meme has never been so bitter
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Really enjoying Day 2 of the @cleancitiescampaign.org Curious Cities Assembly. Earlier we heard from @aliceferguson.bsky.social, @ianwalker.bsky.social and Tim Gill about how children are the most impacted but the least considered when it comes to our streets and public realm.
4 people sitting on chairs on a stage having a discussion. A projector screen showing a slide that says Streets for Play, Streets for Freedom.
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Morning! Let’s all do our best today not to vote for racists.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
It’s not feasible to have cameras or traffic wardens full-time on every street, so if drivers can’t manage to stick to the (vast amount of) space allocated to them, they need to be physically blocked from doing things like this.
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Shivaji Shiva @shivajishivalaw.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
… and they’ll take a mile. #BeautifulBournville #CarCultureB30 #Motonormativity @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
A green van plonked on the pavement outside Bournville’s historic almshouses.A man on a mobility scooter squeezing past a bloated red car plonked on the pavement outside Bournville’s historic almshouses.A bloated black car plonked on the pavement on the corner of Mary Vale Road and Linden Road, site of frequent collisions and near misses.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
As @timrgill.bsky.social says, there are 2 groups whose interests overlap around the issue of children and cars: those who care about children’s well-being and those who care about better streets. If you fall into one or both of these, please find time to listen to this chat (and read our report!)
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Give an inch… #Motonormativity
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The War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
New episode up! Streets can be more than places to move and store cars—they can be places for children to thrive. Alice Ferguson and Tim Gill call for a “radical, child-centric approach to transport policy and planning.” That would change everything for all of us. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
A small girl wearing a bike helmet, maybe three years old, walks past a yellow sandwich board sign in the street with the slogan "ROAD CLOSED for essential repairs to childhood." Credit: "Essential Repair" by Amy Rose.
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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
We're so pleased to see this report from @aliceferguson.bsky.social & Tim Gill published. Huge thanks to Alice, Ingrid and all at @playingout.bsky.social for their incredible work over the years. We need to rebalance our streets and put children's needs front & centre. #Health #ActiveTravel
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Playing Out @playingout.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
“Streets for play, streets for freedom” by @aliceferguson.bsky.social & @timrgill.bsky.social makes the case for a "child lens" on transport policy. Time to prioritise those most impacted yet least considered in planning our streets: Children. Read more here: playingout.net/take-action/...
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Saskia Heijltjes @saskiaheijltjes.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
What a brilliant @playingout.bsky.social conference today! Children's right to play is more important than ever. Let's make sure that more (all!) children can play, more of the time.
Playing out conference plenary Playing out sign Table discussion at playing out conference
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Women of the world, take over. Because if you don’t, the world will come to an end, and we haven’t got long. #IvorCutler #InternationalWomensDay m.youtube.com/watch?v=7xUl...
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Ivor Cutler--- Women of the world take over
YouTube video by Oliver Patrick Loughnan
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
@playingout.bsky.social has leaflets in Urdu too! Printing leaflets in different languages is democratic, inclusive, empowering - values clearly threatening to those who want to control the narrative. @greenparty.org.uk @zackpolanski.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
My friend Dee is a parent at this Bristol school and wrote an open letter to Keir Starmer (in comments). www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Ofsted finds no political bias at Bristol school criticised for cancelling MP’s visit
Snap inspection of Brunel academy took place after it withdrew invitation to pro-Israel Labour MP Damien Egan
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Thank you @theguardian.com for this truthful and responsible reporting. And shame on those media outlets and journalists - including BBC - who are not calling out Trump’s lies. We’ve all seen the videos.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
“Board of peace”. Right.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Brilliant speech **but** we “middle powers” need to acknowledge what has been very wrong with the “old world order” - colonialism, exploitation, racism, oppression, economic inequality, environmental disaster - and plan to rebuild better alongside the global majority.
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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
To quote a great philosopher: "Fuck you I won't do what you tell me!"
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I fully support their decision to live. They have already succeeded in exposing beyond doubt the UK Government’s pathological loyalty to a genocidal state. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Three Palestine Action protesters end their hunger strike
Four more who had paused opt not to continue after government opts against giving contract to Elbit Systems UK
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
FYI non-crazy Americans - this is pretty much what we are all feeling right now and I know you are in anguish so I say that with love. But also desperation. www.facebook.com/100079206830...
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
“The UK is now perilously close to…authoritarian rule. Ministers won’t even meet with hunger strikers who are now at death’s door. They seem perfectly ready to let this country’s most committed and courageous opponents of an ongoing genocide waste away and die.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Former hunger strikers have written this powerful plea to the UK Government, who would rather let these dedicated young activists - who have not been found guilty of any crime - starve to death in prison than meet them to discuss their demands for fair treatment. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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An urgent appeal to save the lives of Palestine Action hunger strikers
Former hunger strikers from Ireland, Palestine and Guantanamo Bay call on the UK government to take immediate action.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
This is also what Yvette Cooper, when she was UK Home Secretary, said about #PalestineAction. If you knew the secret stuff I know, you'd agree with me that they're terrorists. It's the cheapest and basest way for a politician to malign someone, and a clear sign of a flailing, undemocratic state.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
This happened today, not on a “main road” but on our local busy high street, where people of all ages walk and cycle every day. No words.💔 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cyclist dies after crash on North Street in Bedminster
A man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the fatal incident.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Thank you to all those inside the US who are brave enough to stand up against the horror we are all witnessing from the outside.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
“I might just stick to my bicycle”. Good plan kids!! #activetravel #safestreetsnow
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John Munro @johnmunro.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
I've crossed this pedestrian overpass many times, but didn't know about this history. Incredible how much pedestrian and cycling infrastructure has come into being only through political struggle.
Militant Mothers of Raymur Overpass. Photo credit details here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Militant_Mothers_of_Raymur_Overpass.jpg
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Ordinary Americans who want to do something to stop the madness: Non-cooperation with the oil-based, individualist/consumerist project feels a good place to start. Stop buying shit, swap your car for a bike, have your neighbours round for tea (and get out on the streets too). 🙏
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
From the BBC just now. One senator? Sorry but why isn’t *everyone* saying the same thing???
Senator Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat and former marine who fought in Iraq, called the news that Trump is considering an invasion of Greenland "INSANE" and called for Congress to block it.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
How is everyone here not already following this account??
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
The word “Lego” comes from the Danish to “play well” and the toy was created in the 1930s to help children do exactly that. Today, it’s profit, not play, driving this global corporation. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Lego unveils tech-filled Smart Bricks - to play experts' unease
Lego says its new tech-enabled products are its
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
I’m beginning to wonder if the most powerful human quality is not love, compassion or intellect - but ego. If so, what is the antidote and how do we save the world from it? Answers on a postcard…
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Rob Bryher @robbryher.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We need every politician to speak like this about the political commitment that is necessary to end deaths and injuries on our roads.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/01/2026
It’s the United States that needs regime change.
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
This 1970s essay on Donald Duck and the US colonial project in the Americas feels pretty d-d-d-darned relevant right now. www.theguardian.com/books/2018/o...
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How we roasted Donald Duck, Disney's agent of imperialism | Ariel Dorfman
When Ariel Dorfman co-wrote a book finding colonialist intent in the actions of a well-loved cartoon character, it got burned in Chile’s streets and earned him death threats. Now it’s back – and newly...
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Playing Out @playingout.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Come to Bristol on 12th March! A day-conference bringing together people from across this wide and diverse movement for children's freedom and right to play out near home. Great speakers, lots of discussion. Low-cost and free ticket options! Don't miss it. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
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Celebrating 16yrs of Playing Out!
Join us in Bristol as we share learning, look ahead and release this amazing, diverse movement for children's freedom into the world.
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Playing Out @playingout.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Not too late to join our FREE webinar this Wednesday lunchtime! Hear from Cllrs @edwardlamb.bsky.social and @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social on actions councils are taking to restore children's freedom, as well as 'big picture' stuff from us. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
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Restoring children's freedom to play out: let's seize the moment
Society is waking up to children's right and need to play out; councils and orgs around the UK are taking action, come and get inspired !
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Playing Out @playingout.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Let’s seize this moment for children’s outdoor play! FREE lunchtime webinar, Weds 3 Dec 12.30-1.30pm Hear from Cllrs @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social and @edwardlamb.bsky.social on the bolder actions councils can take to restore children's outdoor play. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/restoring-...
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Restoring children's freedom to play out: let's seize the moment
Society is waking up to children's right and need to play out; councils and orgs around the UK are taking action, come and get inspired !
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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Good that the Covid Inquiry is hearing about play, that it’s not just a nice to have, that it’s essential to childhood, for fun, that it’s how children exercise, that public play is unevenly policed, and that children’s right to play should have been upheld in lockdown. @playingout.bsky.social
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Covid exercise messaging left children stuck indoors, UK inquiry hears
Children not allowed out partly because their exercise – playing – looked too much ‘like fun’, says campaigner
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Alison Stenning @alisonstenning.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Please do sign up for - and share - this webinar, on Dec 3rd, to hear about some of the amazing work going on nationally and locally to restore children's ability to play out on their doorsteps. @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social @edwardlamb.bsky.social @playingout.bsky.social @aliceferguson.bsky.social
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Restoring children's freedom to play out: let's seize the moment
Society is waking up to children's right and need to play out; councils and orgs around the UK are taking action, come and get inspired !
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Alice Ferguson @aliceferguson.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
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 www.linkedin.com/posts/alice-...
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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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