Dad, Husband, Researcher - Sport Management @ Northumbria University, #PhD student - #Sport #Culture, #Places, #Spaces, #People. Future #Lidos co-founder. Frequently #Swimming or #Cycling. Views my own.https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mrczhbqk6c23A growing sea love love for KK at SJP. A beautiful tribute.23 Jul 2026 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrczhbqk6c23https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mr6aj5p7pc2yStrong message to @andyburnham.bsky.social from @ukactive.bsky.social to establish a long term strategy for the valuable leisure sector. Ageing facilities, especially swimming pools, undermine potential for happy socially connected people, in healthy, wealthy places. https://ukactive.com/news/ukactive-welcomes-andy-burnham-as-new-prime-minister/21 Jul 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6aj5p7pc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mr3ksvgy6k2zFrom wearing Patrick books as a kid, to your transformation of #NUFC, you inspired my love of football. Rest in Peace King Kev.20 Jul 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3ksvgy6k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mr3jyfflp22zAn abundance of data from Total Fitness and @ukactive.bsky.social on emerging growth in Health and Leisure Facilities. A need for capacity and space diversity should see investment accelerate to meet consumer demands for these important third spaces. https://www.healthclubmanagement.co.uk/health-club-management-news/Total-Fitness-releases-the-next-tranche-of-research-The-Great-Reset/36326820 Jul 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3jyfflp22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mquac5kuqk2nAs the school hols are upon us, I drift back to my time spending 6 weeks playing football, tennis, cricket, roller hockey etc on school yards, fields and courts that are now inaccessible due to fences. Where do kids meet, hang out and play? Have these spaces been commoditised to sports camps?17 Jul 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mquac5kuqk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mqozrw7i7s2tGood comment in @theguardian.com from @kt-ot.bsky.social based on her research into the meaning of #lidos (outdoor pools) to people. More diverse sites of leisure are needed in our communities. For fun, for joy, to move together, and to gather. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/10/britains-lidos-deserve-this-second-golden-age15 Jul 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqozrw7i7s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mqmkj2sdgc2hNew head of @ukactive.bsky.social Cameron Saunders believes the leisure industry can continue to grow and double over the next decade. Taking gym (facility) membership from 18% to 36% through innovation that enables it reach and connect new audiences. https://www.healthclubmanagement.co.uk/health-club-management-features/Profile-Cameron-Saunders/3863614 Jul 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmkj2sdgc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mqk7cmbkr22cFinally time to retire the old @passpixi.bsky.social and replace with some new brighter ones. The simplest and greatest device to keep people who travel by pedal cycle safer on the roads. It works to improve the quality of passes. I'll never cycle without it.13 Jul 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqk7cmbkr22chttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mqiakxrois2cJames (h). Iconic and eclectic.12 Jul 2026 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqiakxrois2chttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mq5udebjh22b#NUFC08 Jul 2026 19:32 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq5udebjh22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mpsrumbizk2sReport by @thefabians.bsky.social @gregrosen.bsky.social campaigning for public outdoor pools in the weekend @theguardian.com. Sites of leisure, joy, place and health, such as #lidos continue to fall into the complex socio-economics returns category. Time to act? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/04/labour-campaign-save-britains-lost-lidos-swimming04 Jul 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpsrumbizk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mpon7rbe4227Great monthly @future-lidos.bsky.social call with plenty of progress from emerging schemes, and support from existing pools. Lots of focus on the scarce estate of outdoor pools this year, especially amplified due to the warmer weather. Finally time to act? https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-british-lidos-and-new-hope-for-their-return-to-glory-20862602 Jul 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpon7rbe4227https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mpiiaag45c2xIt's positive to see the opportunity of public outdoor pools picked up by @thefabians.bsky.social. They have always been great distinct places of joy, community and health which are loved by the public but have been overlooked in leisure policy for decades. Their renaissance can't come soon enough! [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jun 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpiiaag45c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mpg5hesypk23Out filming iconic sports places, starting in Northumberland. Excited that project that has had many years as a concept is coming to life. We've had sunshine and wonderful participants which is all we could ask for.29 Jun 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpg5hesypk23https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mpbhtn3e422pThe vast majority of Elliot Anderson's development was through his time with a range of talented #NUFC academy coaches. They are the ones who should be lauded for their diligent work to shape his ability since he joined them at 8 years old. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/27/wallsend-boys-producing-so-many-top-level-football-players27 Jun 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbhtn3e422phttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mp6xgvnwr22gDigital content and the traffic created by rumour, ITK accounts, influencers, provocateurs etc which seeks fan engagement is now becoming as much part of the football industry as replica shirts and the actual games themselves. Any old nonsense will suffice to generate clicks, opinion and reaction.26 Jun 2026 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6xgvnwr22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mp6x3yccpk2gIsn't this whole "Olympics of the North" bid just Northern Powerhouse / Levelling up etc in a replica shirt? Have we resorted to dressing up overdue strategic regional economic investment in a PE kit to get Whitehall cut through? "The road cycling takes in 13 miles of newly dualled A1..."26 Jun 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6x3yccpk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mozymw4tqc2yA piece of political communications for the archives. #Brexit24 Jun 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozymw4tqc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mozrxymdp22mPublic demand has always existed for accessible outdoor pools. Since 1960s leisure policy, they were slowly closed and replaced by indoor pools. We're finally seeing groups, councils and organisations finding more ways to restore and build. Plenty more work to do! https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-british-lidos-and-new-hope-for-their-return-to-glory-20862624 Jun 2026 11:14 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozrxymdp22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3moxgszcbsk23Historic Pools picked the right day for visiting Peterborough Lido in their 90th year. A wow day and joyful venue. Fantastic to catch up with many wonderful experts from across the community who care about pools and @future-lidos.bsky.social23 Jun 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxgszcbsk23https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mosq4pvsoc23Happy Fathers Day! Thanks for everything and more. Stay awesome. x21 Jun 2026 15:53 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosq4pvsoc23https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mnzmnwzrqk26I'm working my way around World Cup adverts! If you weren't already in the mood for the World Cup, here's four glorious minutes of Brazilian culture from Brahma. Drink it in. Icons, Christ the Redeemer, Copacabana Beach. Sixth title for Brazil? Let yourself believe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_THsmn-n8Lk11 Jun 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzmnwzrqk26https://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mnzetyo3l22dThe lower key #NUFC home kit launch isn't a surprise. We're on the eve of the World Cup so retailers will be focused on national team kit sales. We should anticipate another #adidas cultural masterpiece for an away kit as the #EPL season is upon us post world cup, and hype has space to build sales.11 Jun 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzetyo3l22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mnnd7heimc2iJust had an ad served up in my gmail inbox for World Cup hospitality packages. If some smart AI has been reading my emails for 2 decades, they've missed a few pertinent details to aid their targeting strategy. Or, the whole world is being encouraged to buy $2k+ game tickets. Good luck with that.06 Jun 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnnd7heimc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mnmpspy75c2iWhile my daughter was at orchestra, a great wander round North Shields and Tynemouth. Art, community projects, challenges and potential. Same again next week when the King Eddie's Stairs NSVL challenge will be in full swing! Still time to register.06 Jun 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmpspy75c2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mm2lbtrqtc2vWest Ham at home is a full circle moment going back to my first ever #NUFC game in 1985. East Stand with dad, to finally see the spectacle of SJP and Newcastle United live. An explosion on the senses. Songs, smoke, pies, bovril, swearing. I'd long been a fan, but this was the baptism! HWTL.17 May 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2lbtrqtc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/michaeldwood74.bsky.social/post/3mm2h4ua76s2vWonderful experience supporting thousands of families running at the Greggs sponsored Children's Cancer Run at Gosforth Park today. Everyone out in the cool sun putting in plenty of effort, having fun together, staying active and raising money for a fantastic cause.17 May 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:2boyfazc36dgeyazbpszbjcl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2h4ua76s2v