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Pru Madeley

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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 🇪🇺🕊️

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 3d

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 4d

NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 7h

Yes! Deprive these ego insane men of their publicity oxygen for a while.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 1d

Hard agree. Farage is all over Labour's immigration policies. This is especially nonsensical and deeply offensive.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 1d

We've been to the Lasithi plateau. I think it was in some kind of fiat panda back in 1983,I can confirm it is amazing. We went in October.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 1d

It's amazing what is flowering still. My absolute star is my saliva hotlips, cut it back in July after it's first flowering period and boom! It's huge and full of flowers and bees.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 1d

How can they let Blair anywhere near the Middle East. I just don't get it?

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 1d

I totally agree. I just won't watch it. A complete turn off as far as I'm concerned.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 1d

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... Absolutely loved this! A great piece of quirky escapism.

Film Club review – Aimee Lou Wood’s sweet, smart romcom revives the lost art of yearning

Wood and Nabhaan Rizwan are impeccably cast in this cute and deeply intelligent comedy about two film buff friends with unspoken feelings. It’s quietly confident TV that brims with insight

www.theguardian.com

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 3d

www.theguardian.com/society/2025... Organ donation, is so important. What a very uplifting story.

Woman, 53, becomes UK’s longest survivor of heart and lung transplant

Katie Mitchell had procedure at 15 after being diagnosed with Eisenmenger syndrome, a rare congenital disease

www.theguardian.com

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, very good thanks Hazel. 😊

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

Oh Hazel how nice to see you pop up on my time line. Hope you and Lily are all good.

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

Indeed. 😢

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

So sad to read this news. I loved Diane Keaton. What a fine, funny, wonderful actor.

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oc... Sad to read this news this morning. Growing up, she was an actress I so enjoyed . Quirky and funny with her own unique style. So many great films. Rest easy.

Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79

The legendary actor best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and Book Club, has died

www.theguardian.com

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

Spot on.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

Hard agree.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 4d

Just seen this. I know a few people at the moment who are coping in this way. Big hugs. X

Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 6d

“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.” Glenn Close

A reminder today… even if someone’s carrying it well, it might still be heavy…

You are not alone. 🧡

#kindness #MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD

Image: @joyfulsmolthings

Hand-drawn illustration in warm tones of yellow, orange, and ochre with soft layered outlines and scattered dots for texture. In the centre, surrounded by ripple-like waves, is a handwritten message in black all-caps lettering: “Just because you carry it well, doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.” The artwork is soft, supportive, and gently reminds us of the unseen weight people may be carrying.
By @joyfulsmolthings

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 5d

He's a refreshing change on the political scene. I think Zack will appeal to the young too.

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 5d

Seen this a bit late Kitty, so, happy Caturday and hope things are going well for you this weekend. Xx

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Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 5d

It's really hard to comprehend how quickly the Trump Administration has succumbed to total propaganda. It's honestly astonishing what they are prepared to say. Martial law is coming, they are paving the way to justify it imo.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 6d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 5d

Isn't this is about paving the way for Trump to introduce the Insurrectionist Act?

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 6d

That's something I'm always a bit apprehensive about on some of the roads round here!

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful week in Anglesey and Snowdonia.

Cross perched high on a rocky outcrop, with a white path sweeping around to the left, below blue skies.

Mountains reflected in a small lake in early morning sunshine.

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 6d

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Disgusting, from Farage. Total and utter trash. How dare he? Makes me so boiling mad. 😡

Nigel Farage says UK teachers are ‘poisoning our kids’ and predicts strikes as PM

Exclusive: Reform UK leader, speaking at event for private US college, also claimed the ‘Marxist left’ controls education

www.theguardian.com

Pru Madeley @prum.bsky.social · 14d

Even my apple tree produced apples this year! Tomatoes and beans have been incredible and are still going. Delia Smith has a lovely recipe for spiced pickled pears, which are a delicious treat especially at Christmas. It's in her Christmas book.

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