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LeonieRuth
@leonieruth.bsky.social
A mad, cool gran who loves going for walks, amateur photography, reading a good book, science fiction, history, all things steampunk and vintage and writing my blog. And doing cool stuff with the grandkids of course. Living in Yorkshire, UK
Close Encounters Of The Ghoulish Kind.

Doncaster Fearfest.
October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Having a bit of fun with AI. Created from two photos of my sister taken at a steampunk event last weekend.
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences. They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!
Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Curious Ginger
#chickentuesday
July 22, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Artichokes. Chateau de Biron, France.
#flowers #gardens
July 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Please sign and stop this destructive practice in our British seas.

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Ban Bottom Trawling in 41 English Marine Protected Areas: Pledge Your Support
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
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June 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
June 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will give power to the authorities over our parental rights. Sign the official parliamentary petition to keep family life out of authoritarian governmental control. Our children, our families, our choice, our right!

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...
Petition: Require Independent Scrutiny Before Passing any Education Laws Affecting Rights
We ask Parliament to require no education legislation affecting parental rights, religious freedom, or home education be enacted without an external independent review—appointed by cross-party agreeme...
petition.parliament.uk
June 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
My husband, daughter and I have an allotment. This is my little newsletter about our adventures in allotmenteering and growing our own fruit and vegetables.
#allotment #growyourown #homegrown #vegetableplot
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We've Got A Lot To Do
See the story
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June 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Reposted by LeonieRuth
May 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Roof Garden? Taken on a walk round Manchester this week and looking up instead of at my feet.
#AlphabetChallenge #WeekUforUp
May 23, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Inside Looking Out
Taken at the Steampunk Weekend, Portmeirion, North Wales.
#photography #photograph #photographersofbluesky #portmeirion #portrait #steampunk
May 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Reposted by LeonieRuth
Just one reason why the UK does not want all its food coming from America
Your future was sold for a pittance…👇

Oh, and btw, wash all your fruits and vegetables real good.

Enjoy. 😎✨
May 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM
#WeekSforSilver
#AlphabetChallenge
Two of the nine polished steel spheres representing raindrops from the sculpture “Rain” in Millenium Square, Sheffield, Uk
May 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Put Public Ownership of Water Back on the Table
Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backe...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 23, 2025 at 10:24 AM
April 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
April 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM