No worries. Will keep you in mind if I see anything.

Spent most of his time chilling, having a walk until two stops later…

Theres a book called reading and writing for postgraduates (I think?) by Wallace and Wray which has a good set of questions for helping you find the bits that are important to you. Always starts with a reflection on why you’re reading it.

I make a list of copied and pasted things to read later. Either in a notebook or in the typed notes I make when reading papers.

Thanks to @newcastleuni.bsky.social’s Phillip Robinson Library for this week’s SCONUL adventure. Incredibly welcoming atmosphere and ample bike parking.

We noticed a huge increase in small play spaces in Paris last week.

It’s just widespread now. In Manchester we have a lovely new-ish cultural venue with outdoor space, but there’s no provision for play inside or outside. How can we expect all young people to feel these spaces are for them if they are designed out from the start?

But yes, it’s present in the transcripts throughout and I guess (being reflexive / acknowledging insider perspectives) I was noticing how juxtaposed the laughter was with the content today.

I think what I’ve settled on is just using a phrase like, “Participant pseudonym said laughing,…” and then put the quote? I figure that when I’m reporting how things were said that as long as I’m consistent, it’s okay?

Yeah. Agreed. And it’s the judgement on you as a parent if you let your child cycle around their neighbourhood.

We live in a particularly cycle-centric part of Manchester and I’m reminded of how important good infrastructure is every time I step out of it. I think we’ve got to look at how we take the fear out of cycling with kids.

Thanks Alison. Sometimes I question why I do it, but then remember cycling could really contribute towards large scale improvements in mental and physical health, wellbeing, belonging, sense of community etc aside from the environmental benefits.