The Stalybridge Local/Lokal project is now underway. Today I met two lifelong local residents – Lillian, 86, and Suzanne, 59. I talked to them both about their relationship with their town (yet to be transcribed) and persuaded both to have their portrait taken. Both were extremely reluctant though so the photos were done super quickly and are not as strong as I would like. They also made some suggestions about some other people/organisations in the town so I’ve spent my evening researching and writing lists about possible avenues of enquiry and have something lined up for tomorrow morning. Today I drove to Stalybridge but tomorrow I’m going to cycle – which will take about an hour each way. I have to be back to collect the kids from holiday club just after 3pm, which is a bit limiting, but cycling feels less of a gamble than catching the train at the moment. There is a quick train from Piccadilly to Stalybridge which is 15 mins but that is only one an hour – if that gets cancelled the journey becomes very slow. So tomorrow I will take my chances on the bike.