Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 26/07/2025secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...secure.avaaz.org🔴 EU: No summer holidays while Gaza starvesWe're delivering our demands for justice to leaders' holiday doorsteps 030
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 24/07/2025secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...secure.avaaz.orgLula: A veto for the Amazon!I just signed a petition to stop Brazil's 'devastation bill' – a reckless law that opens the Amazon to destruction. Lula has the power to veto it – let's show him the world is watching. Join me and sh... 030
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 13/07/2025I've not been logging onto Bluesky, recently. I am suffering with the heat, but I'm thinking of and praying for all those living with the threat of continued violence; who don't have shelter, food and water. May the leaders of the world act now. 020
Reposted by Rachel MelroseRachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 20/06/202538d.gs/kmmm38d.gsWe don’t want to get dragged into Trump’s plans for more violence.We have a voice: let’s make sure Keir Starmer hears us loud and clear. 032
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 13/07/2025secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...secure.avaaz.orgLet baby milk into Gaza!Newborns in Gaza are dying before they’ve even had a chance to live. With mothers too weak from hunger to breastfeed, these babies need life-saving formula, fast. Sign the urgent call to let baby milk... 020
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 20/06/202538d.gs/kmmm38d.gsWe don’t want to get dragged into Trump’s plans for more violence.We have a voice: let’s make sure Keir Starmer hears us loud and clear. 032
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 25/05/2025I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...you.38degrees.org.ukTax the super rich to stop cuts to public servicesAcross the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo... 010
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 25/05/2025It's Rogation Sunday. We had a service at our semi-retired church, St James, then those who were able went on a walk to "beat the bounds"! 010
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Being back from holiday, I should be getting on with the large pile of washing.... Both of us are aching and having problems staying awake! I want to know why I have 3x as many mosquito bites on my right hand and arm as on my left???!!! 010
Reposted by Rachel MelroseEoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Do you feel deep anger, impotence, despair, at what is being done to the natural world on which we all depend? Support rewilding, in whatever way you can. 🌍 426348
Reposted by Rachel MelroseAnna Mazzola @annamazz.bsky.social · 21/05/2025It’s Mary Anning’s birthday, so time to share @katebeaton.bsky.social’s brilliant cartoon again. 71185164519
Reposted by Rachel MelroseC Hanna @chcowgirl.bsky.social · 21/05/2025FOLLOW THE MONEY!!! LOUDER for the people in the back: Immigrants aren't cutting Medicaid. Billionaires are. Trans kids aren't cutting kids' cancer medications. Billionaires are. Protestors aren't coming for your Social Security. BILLIONS ARE. 0128
Reposted by Rachel MelrosePatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 28/04/2025Today is election day in Canada and Trump seems to be suggesting that they vote to make him their leader and become the 51st state of the United States. 3661048226
Reposted by Rachel MelroseNPR @npr.org · 21/04/2025The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.npr.orgPope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. 597175303108
Reposted by Rachel MelrosePetra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed. - Mahatma Gandhi - 23116713062
Reposted by Rachel MelroseCameron Nixon @cameronjnixon.bsky.social · 25/04/2025What an unreal couple days in the Texas panhandle for chasing slow-moving tornadic supercells. This is the stuff I use my PTO for (4th photo credit Vitor Goede) 924662343
Reposted by Rachel MelroseGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Elections matter. Choose wisely. 37566091808
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Private 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...you.38degrees.org.ukPut Public Ownership of Water Back on the TablePrivatisation 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... 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 18/04/2025Private 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...you.38degrees.org.ukPut Public Ownership of Water Back on the TablePrivatisation 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... 000
Reposted by Rachel MelrosePhil Myers @philmyers53.bsky.social · 09/04/2025As I'm shadow banned on X, I need all the help I can get here. PLEASE With a month to go, we need to hit 10,000 Please pull out all of the stops, repost, send to friends + family 🙏 bit.ly/4eq3c17bit.lyPetition: Commission a public inquiry into the impact of the UK exiting the European UnionGiven that it has stated its aim of growing the UK economy, we think the Government needs to quantify the effects of exiting the European Union as soon as possible by setting up an inquiry. 53530
Reposted by Rachel MelroseNational Rejoin March @marchforrejoin.co.uk · 02/04/2025Rejoin Day Our annual event where Rejoiners all around the country organize their own pro-EU events! We need YOU to organize an event in YOUR local area and take part to get people spreading the pro-EU msg! For all the info you need to take part, go to marchforrejoin.co.uk/rejoinday25 #rejoindaymarchforrejoin.co.ukREJOIN DAY 25 | National Rejoin March 36833
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 11/04/2025If there is a referendum, there needs to be a clear margin of winning, not 2%. 010
Reposted by Rachel MelroseJames F Ford @jamiefford.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Trump's administration will be unstable long term. If Starmer has tied his colours firmly to the mast of non-EU re-entry & feels he cannot reverse his position in the face of world changes, then he must step aside. But, he can change course in the national interest. Not a u-turn, just necessity. 22414
Reposted by Rachel MelroseBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 11/04/2025Walking the Shipley woodlands is a reminder of the healing power of trees As our climate hurtles towards total planetary collapse, trees provide more than a precious natural resource; they are an antidote to climate despair By Alex Mair for @yorkshirebylines.co.ukyorkshirebylines.co.ukWalking around the wooded areas of Shipley is a timely reminder of the healing power of trees.As our climate hurtles towards total planetary collapse, trees provide more than a precious natural resource; they are an antidote to climate despair. 216132
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 11/04/2025secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...secure.avaaz.orgTrump wants to flood Europe with unsafe food. We can stop him.Trump’s tariffs are a trap — and European leaders are falling for it. He wants us to accept hormone-pumped beef, chlorinated chicken, and lower food safety in return for trade. It’s outrageous. Tell o... 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Donald Trump is ramping up his trade wars and crashing the global economy. He's not sparing the UK from his new tariffs, so why should we roll out the red carpet for him with a second state visit? Join the +200,000 of us and add your name to he petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...you.38degrees.org.ukNo second state visit for TrumpUnbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead. This is the... 000
Reposted by Rachel MelroseWings of love @madambutterfly.bsky.social · 20/03/2025They will use this to target whomever they wish! 2173
Reposted by Rachel MelroseDBeach @beachnic.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Robert reich 3m "Elon Musk is gutting vital services, lining his pockets with more government contracts, and strong-arming the state of Delaware to reinstate his $56 billion Tesla pay package despite nearly every Cybertruck being recalled this week. He takes "robber baron" to a new level." 67328
Reposted by Rachel MelroseUllie-b 🇨🇦 @ullie-b.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Please, don’t lump Canada in with this mess, we are a safe country to visit. 0131
Reposted by Rachel Melrosecatheren.bsky.social @catheren.bsky.social · 04/03/2025My father fought the Nazis in WW2 and if he were alive he would be appalled to see the U.S. not standing up for Ukraine and Zelenskyy. Now more than ever I am my father’s daughter. SLAVA UKRAINI! 🇺🇦🗽🇺🇸 767334
Reposted by Rachel MelroseBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 15/03/2025ICE stripped a German green card holder naked, drove him from Boston to Vermont to Rhode Island, put him in a cold shower, deprived him of medication, sleep and food until he collapsed. No one knows why he was detained.nhpr.orgGreen card holder from New Hampshire 'interrogated' at Logan Airport, detainedFabian Schmidt’s family said they are unsure of why he is being held. They said he has a recently renewed green card, and no active issues in court. 19563048012474
Reposted by Rachel Melroserachelrebooted24.bsky.social @rachelrebooted24.bsky.social · 22/03/2025😂 0212
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 21/03/2025I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...you.38degrees.org.ukTax the super rich to stop cuts to public servicesAcross the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo... 010
Reposted by Rachel MelroseThe Visual Commentary on Scripture @thevcs.bsky.social · 17/03/2025In 2016, the Archbishop of Cologne celebrated Mass on a boat outside the cathedral, alluding to the Last Judgement when he preached: ‘Whoever lets people drown in the Mediterranean lets God drown’. Our fifth #Lent Station is called 'Loving the Stranger': thevcs.org/campaign/lov... 142
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 13/03/202538d.gs/jrk938d.gsMake Andrew Tate face UK justice NOWTriple murderer Kyle Clifford had been watching Andrew Tate the night before his attack. Tate promotes violence against women and must be urgently brought to the UK to face justice rather than hiding ... 010
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 11/03/2025This evening's Life Group looked at the first 25 verses of chapter 6 of St John's Gospel. Feeding the 5000 and what happened as a result. Those who will follow, so long as they get fed. How to make them happy with being fed Spiritually, rather than bread and fish!! 010
Reposted by Rachel MelroseMartin Saxby @thesaxbys.org · 03/03/2025Shocking statistics about #Neuroendocrine cancer. Thankfully mine was diagnosed before I had any symptoms and it is only Stage 1. 021
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 10/03/2025I was not well enough to get to church yesterday, then, to cap it all, I tripped when putting my pyjamas on, yesterday evening. I ache in a large number of places! Pretty sure it's only soft tissue issues, like pulled muscles between ribs and in my shoulder and neck. Just what I needed!!! 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 08/03/2025The weather continues fair and is passably warm! I enjoyed a quick trip to Hoddesdon: needed a funnel to get on with brewing some Mead... 000
Reposted by Rachel MelroseAltAirForce @altairforce.altgov.info · 07/03/2025IT’S WORKING!!!! KEEP SHOWING UP, MAKING YOUR VOICES HEARD!!! 627320347807
Reposted by Rachel Melrose𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 07/03/2025If NASA had the failure rate SpaceX does, Elon would be firing everyone and Congress would be demanding to know where the money is going. 15338721157
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Glorious Spring day! My husband says it's warm out. 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 05/03/2025We have been so blessed with the sunny weather. Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. My asthma has made a sudden re-emergence, so I'm having to be very careful and take things even easier than usual. 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Another glorious day!! Praise be to God for this superb spell of weather, as I have been able to get out independently today. Jobs done and fresh air enjoyed. 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Another glorious day. I didn't get to church. I'm dizzy and have brain fog. There a possible Evensong, if I come round enough, later. But given it's taken me 3 hours to remember to take my "breakfast" tablets, I'm not hopeful! The joys of being the recipient of multiple syndromes!!! 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 01/03/2025So "Fight or Flight" is my husband's new favourite film. This means many repeats to allow him to catch all the details and nuances he missed before!! I'm reading my book. I got the details the first time, that the Ghost was cabin crew and a woman. 000
Rachel Melrose @remelrose1.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Another beautiful day! There's a really crazy film on TV right now: Fight or Flight. I don't know whether I hate it or like it. It's really violent. The unarmed combat is a thing of beauty, but I can really do without all the blood. It's overdone. 000