Pru Madeley
@prum.bsky.social
Retired teacher, lover of the natural world, the arts & science. Determined to outlive these autocratic leaders intent on screwing over the planet and ordinary people in the process.
Still clinging on to the last shreds of my optimistic nature 🇪🇺🕊️
Still clinging on to the last shreds of my optimistic nature 🇪🇺🕊️
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n... Beautiful tribute to Tom Stoppard.
Tom Stoppard: a brilliant dramatist who always raised the temperature of the room
The self-described ‘bounced Czech’ created cerebral works centred by a core of genuine emotion – and always understood the ways of our world
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/n... Beautiful tribute to Tom Stoppard.
Woke up, superb frosty bright morning and playing on Radio 3, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree. Perfect.
November 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Woke up, superb frosty bright morning and playing on Radio 3, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree. Perfect.
Nearly at 100,00, come on we can do this!
And double check that you have signed this one.
I was 💯 sure I had, but I hadn't, and had been resharing it for yonks. 🤷♂️🙃
I was 💯 sure I had, but I hadn't, and had been resharing it for yonks. 🤷♂️🙃
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Nearly at 100,00, come on we can do this!
We went to see the play, Dear England last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the first time I've ever managed to sit through an England penalty shoot out without asking the question, "Right, who else needs a cup of tea?"
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We went to see the play, Dear England last night. Thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the first time I've ever managed to sit through an England penalty shoot out without asking the question, "Right, who else needs a cup of tea?"
I have been cross with Labour about a lot of stuff and I could say, you should have done it sooner, which I'm sure I probably have, but, well done Rachel Reeves on lifting the two child benefit cap. It really matters.
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I have been cross with Labour about a lot of stuff and I could say, you should have done it sooner, which I'm sure I probably have, but, well done Rachel Reeves on lifting the two child benefit cap. It really matters.
Protest comes in many guises. This has a touch of genius.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Protest comes in many guises. This has a touch of genius.
Think this is pretty urgent myself.
Иigel Faяage would really hate it if you signed and shared this petition.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
I suspect ьoяis Johиsoи would too.
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Think this is pretty urgent myself.
I mean, just no words.
Republican Senator Mike Rounds:
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
November 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I mean, just no words.
@sparklykitten.bsky.social Morning Kitty, just pondering about stuff and thought I'd just check in to see if you're ok? Hope all is well. Sending a hug. X
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
@sparklykitten.bsky.social Morning Kitty, just pondering about stuff and thought I'd just check in to see if you're ok? Hope all is well. Sending a hug. X
I spent half of yesterday thinking it was Friday. Now I've just realised today is Friday and I'd better get my body into gear and much warm clothing and shop for food as much of the family is descending tomorrow. Onwards.
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I spent half of yesterday thinking it was Friday. Now I've just realised today is Friday and I'd better get my body into gear and much warm clothing and shop for food as much of the family is descending tomorrow. Onwards.
I love this. Hegel, certainly put me through the mill!
It’s World Philosophy Day today so here’s a poem in celebration of that.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I love this. Hegel, certainly put me through the mill!
Dear Labour, you won the last election because so many of us were sick of the nasty politics/ policies of the Tories. We wanted change to bring humanity back into politics. But yesterday we found you offer no alternative. Reform, won't need to win an election, you are now governing for them not us.
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Dear Labour, you won the last election because so many of us were sick of the nasty politics/ policies of the Tories. We wanted change to bring humanity back into politics. But yesterday we found you offer no alternative. Reform, won't need to win an election, you are now governing for them not us.
Exactly this!
Starmer’s anti-asylum policies show how utterly clueless he is about the right-wing media’s role in politics.
He’s trying to fix a “problem” contrived by Farage, GB News and The Telegraph. He’ll never win, because ultimately he’s fighting a ghost – he’s fighting something that doesn’t really exist
He’s trying to fix a “problem” contrived by Farage, GB News and The Telegraph. He’ll never win, because ultimately he’s fighting a ghost – he’s fighting something that doesn’t really exist
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Exactly this!
What a bloody grim day. Labour, I think today you finally lost me.
November 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
What a bloody grim day. Labour, I think today you finally lost me.
My sisters and I have a method for buying the family Christmas presents which I won't bore you with but it has worked very happily for years. Except this year, where we have all got very confused indeed!!
November 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
My sisters and I have a method for buying the family Christmas presents which I won't bore you with but it has worked very happily for years. Except this year, where we have all got very confused indeed!!
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🚨 BREAKING Great news for the weekend - hero rail worker Samir Zitouni seriously injured saving passengers from a British Knifeman has been released from hospital
He’s a Muslim Algerian Migrant..
Reforms Alexander Jones posted on FB "reports suggest that the individuals involved are not English"😬
He’s a Muslim Algerian Migrant..
Reforms Alexander Jones posted on FB "reports suggest that the individuals involved are not English"😬
Rail worker who protected passengers during mass stabbing on Huntingdon train discharged from hospital
Samir Zitouni was described as "incredibly brave" by the managing director of LNER after he was seriously injured trying to protect passengers during the attack.
news.sky.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🚨 BREAKING Great news for the weekend - hero rail worker Samir Zitouni seriously injured saving passengers from a British Knifeman has been released from hospital
He’s a Muslim Algerian Migrant..
Reforms Alexander Jones posted on FB "reports suggest that the individuals involved are not English"😬
He’s a Muslim Algerian Migrant..
Reforms Alexander Jones posted on FB "reports suggest that the individuals involved are not English"😬
This needs a lot more coverage!!
November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This needs a lot more coverage!!
Let's pause from all the crap and raise a glass to the wonder woman that is Sara Cox. What a gritty, amazing effort and £7 million for Children in Need. 🥂🍾Wowzers Sara!! Blooming wowzers.👏👏👏
November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Let's pause from all the crap and raise a glass to the wonder woman that is Sara Cox. What a gritty, amazing effort and £7 million for Children in Need. 🥂🍾Wowzers Sara!! Blooming wowzers.👏👏👏
www.theguardian.com/education/20... Brigit Philipson andthe DfE are simply out of control. More targets. Not help in how to reach them, just more of them. Head Teachers must be screaming into the void.
All schools in England to be given AI-generated pupil attendance targets
Unions decry move, saying it will put more pressure on headteachers without tackling absence from classrooms
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 AM
www.theguardian.com/education/20... Brigit Philipson andthe DfE are simply out of control. More targets. Not help in how to reach them, just more of them. Head Teachers must be screaming into the void.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n... I have been critical of Davie, but this absolutely smacks of the work of those who for a long time now have been undermining the BBC from within. Emily Matliss sent out a warning when she left.
BBC resignations are result of internal ‘coup’, says former Sun editor
David Yelland says Tim Davie and Deborah Turness were undermined by people close to BBC board
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n... I have been critical of Davie, but this absolutely smacks of the work of those who for a long time now have been undermining the BBC from within. Emily Matliss sent out a warning when she left.
A very wet day here, so Delia's Christmas pud it is. I have had and been using, this recipe book for the last 35 Christmases, but you can probably guess that from the state of this page!
November 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
A very wet day here, so Delia's Christmas pud it is. I have had and been using, this recipe book for the last 35 Christmases, but you can probably guess that from the state of this page!
Redirecting...
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November 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... This is just horrendous. An environmental disaster.
‘Environmental catastrophe’ fears as millions of plastic beads wash up on Camber Sands
Southern Water is being investigated amid concerns the spill could have dire impact on rare sea life
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025... This is just horrendous. An environmental disaster.