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bionicbearlincs.bsky.social
I passed the 11-plus, and grammar school opened doors for me.

Nearly 40 years later, I’m still unlearning parts of it.

thebionicbear.uk/2026/09/25/i...

#GrammarSchool #11Plus #WorkingClass #Education #Therapy #Trauma #Classism #UKBloggers #LGBTQ, #LGBTQIA #Queer #MentalHealthMatters
I Passed the 11-Plus. Then I Learned My Place.
Passing the 11-plus opened doors, but behind the Masters, gowns and traditions was another education: class, belonging and knowing my place...
thebionicbear.uk
September 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM
carasutra.bsky.social
Moved from Yoast SEO to The SEO Framework. Found that Yoast warnings & recommendations were increasingly not correct, relevant or aligned with human writing 🤷‍♀️

#SEO #blogging #BloggingTools #Yoast #SEOframework #ukbloggers #ukBlog #blogger
January 14, 2026 at 9:28 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of The Yorkshire Soap Company Christmas 2025 range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/s38v5 #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #YorkshireSoap #Soap #Christmas #Yorkshire #SmallBusiness #Review #ArtisanSoap #HandmadeSoap #SoapGifts
Yorkshire Always Looks So Festive At This Time Of Year | The Yorkshire Soap Company Christmas 2025 Range - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of The Yorkshire Soap Company Christmas 2025 range, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I got up to when I went to see Kylie Minogue’s Tension Tour in Manchester is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/dUI31 #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #KylieMinogue #Tension #Kylie #LiveMusic #Concert #AllTheLovers #Review #Singer #AOArena
Baby Break The Tension | Kylie Minogue Tension Tour Manchester - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently went to see Kylie Minogue perform her Tension Tour in Manchester, and I thought that I would tell you all about it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
May 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
Everything that i’ve used up lately and whether or not I would buy it again is up on the Blog today! shorturl.at/9icGd #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #Empties #ProjectPan #UsedUp #SkincareEmpties #Skincare #BodyCare #Candles #EmptyProducts #UseItUp
Empties #17 | July 2024 To December 2024 - Luke Sam Sowden
I've managed to use up quite a lot of products lately, so I thought that I would show you everything that i've used up and whether or not I would repurchase it again.
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December 20, 2024 at 12:54 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of the Kiniki Blue Saturn Tanga is up on the Blog today! shorturl.at/LaaLc #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers#Kiniki #Tanga #TangaBriefs #Briefs #Underwear #UnderwearReview #MaleBodyPositivity #ChubbyGuysDoItBetter #Menswear #MaleFashion #MaleFashionBloggers #MenInTheirBriefs
Flying Around The Universe By The Seat Of My Pants | Kiniki Blue Saturn Tanga - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought a Kiniki Blue Saturn Tanga, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
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December 16, 2024 at 11:59 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of the Whittard Hot Chocolate Autumn 2025 range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/xMIZf #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #DrinksBloggers #Whittard #HotChocolate #AppleStrudel #CherryBakewell #Drinks #AutumnDrinks #FallDrinks #Review
Autumn Is The Perfect Time For A Hot Chocolate | Whittard Of Chelsea Hot Chocolate Autumn 2025 Range - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of the Whittard of Chelsea Hot Chocolate Autumn 2025 range, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of the COSRX Acne Master Pimple Patch is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/7BtNG #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #COSRX #LookFantastic #Acne #PimplePatch #Blemish #Spot #SpotSticker #BlemishTreatment #AcneProneSkin #Review #SkincareBloggers
The Master Of Acne Patches | COSRX Acne Master Pimple Patch - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought a Packet of vCOSRX Acne Master Pimple Patch, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:28 PM
thriftyhomegarden.bsky.social
🌊 Sandy toes, sea air & family memories ❤️
A perfect family day at the beach captured in my latest blog post ☀️

Read here: thesarahcoles.co.uk/a-family-day...

#BeachDay #FamilyTime #UKBloggers #FamilyAdventure #TravelBlog #Seaside #MakingMemories #BeachLife
Minimalist black-and-white graphic featuring a simple beach illustration with a sun, umbrella, waves, and sand on a light grey background. Centered text reads “Beach Days: Seaside Picnics, Sandy Feet and Simple Summer Memories” with the handle “@thriftyhomeandgarden” above it. The name “Sarah Coles” appears in a boxed logo at the bottom right corner.
May 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of the Lush Christmas Fresh 2025 range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/SEkhV #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #Lush #FaceMask #Cleanser #LushBlog #LushBloggers #LushInfluencers #LushCosmetics #Review
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December 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + Phytoceramides is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/KCooq #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #TheOrdinary #TheOrdinarySkincare #Skincare #Moisturiser #EczemaProneSkin #Review #SkincareBloggers
October 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I wore on a casual Summer's Day out is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/FFWOv #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #MaleFashion #Menswear #ChubbyGuys #PlusSizeMen #PlusMenRevolution #ChubbyGuysDoItBetter #MenswearDaily #OutfitOfTheDay #OOTD #MensOOTD
Outfit Of The Day | A Casual Summer's Day Out - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently went into Town on a really nice Summer's Day, and I thought that I would show you what i wore.
www.lukesamsowden.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
Everything i've used up lately is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/FBxSv #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #SkincareBloggers #Empties #EmptyProducts #UsedItUp #ProjectPan #SkincareEmpties #SkincareBloggers #Skinfluencer #UKEmpties #UKSkincare #Review
Empties #19 | July 2025 To December 2025 - Luke Sam Sowden
I’ve used up quite a lot of products lately, so I thought that I would show you my Empties and tell you whether or not I would buy them again.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of the Lush Fresh Skincare 2025 range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/2XiwM #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #Lush #Skincare #FriendsOfLush #LushBlog #LushBloggers #LushInfluencers #LushCosmetics #Review
Tears Are Gonna Fall, Rolling In The Deep | Lush Fresh Skincare 2025 Range - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of the Lush Fresh Skincare 2025 range, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of the Sukin Balancing Scalp Scrub is up on the Blog today! shorturl.at/N9Ln6 #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #Sukin #SukinSkincare #Scalp #ScalpScrub #Hair #Haircare #HaircareBloggers #Vegan #Austalian #HollandAndBarrett #Review #ScalpCare
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February 12, 2025 at 12:18 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of the Yankee Candle Après Ski collection is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/d0LGx #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #YankeeCandle #Christmas #Candles #MyYankeeCandle #ChristmasCandles #ScentedCandles #Review #HomeFragrance #SoyCandles #CleanScents
Flying Down The Slopes This Christmas | Yankee Candle Après Ski Collection - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought all of the Yankee Candle Apres Ski collection, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of the Lush Foot Care 2025 range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/DhABe #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #Lush #FootCare #FriendsOfLush #LushBlog #LushBloggers #LushInfluencers #LushCosmetics #Review
I Can Do It Even Better In Broken Heels | Lush Foot Care 2025 Range - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of the Lush Foot Care 2025 range, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of The Body Shop Sugar Pumpkin range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/E8L0E #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #TheBodyShop #SugarPumpkin #BodyCare #PumpkinBodyCare #Autumn #Fall #Pumpkin #FallBodyCare #AutumnBodyCare #Review #Shower #Bath #Body
September 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I wore on Christmas Day is up on the Blog today! www.lukesamsowden.com/outfit-of-th... #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #MaleFashionBloggers #Menswear #ChubbyGuys #Outfit #Christmas #MenswearDaily #MensOOTD #BigAndTall #MaleBodyPositivity #BigAndTallFashion #PlusSizeMenswear #
Outfit Of The Day | A Comfy And Cosy Christmas - Luke Sam Sowden
I thought that I wore a really nice Outfit on Christmas Day, so I thought that I would show you what I wore.
www.lukesamsowden.com
December 30, 2024 at 2:33 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of @TheBodyShopUK's Christmas 2024 range is up on the Blog today! shorturl.at/ipdlI #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #TheBodyShop #BodyCare #BodyButter #HandCream #Christmas #ChristmasGifts #TheBodyShopIsBack #CrueltyFree #CrueltyFreeBodyCare
Following A Golden Star To A Moisturised Christmas | The Body Shop Christmas 2024 Range - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of The Body Shop Christmas 2024 range, and I thought that I would tell you what i thought of it.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of The Body Shop Christmas 2025 range is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/FLUWi #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #TheBodyShop #TheBodyShopChristmas #Christmas #BodyCare #ChristmasBodyCare #ShowerGel #HandCream #BodyMist #Review
Everyone Deserves A Little Bit Of Passion At Christmas | The Body Shop Christmas 2025 Range - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of The Body Shop Christmas 2025 range, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of some of the Bird & Blend Christmas 2025 collection is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/dTPFq #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #BirdAndBlend #BirdAndBlendTea #Tea #Christmas #Christmas2025 #TeaBags #DrinkTea #TeaTime #Review
Tea Tastes Terrific | Bird & Blend Tea Company Christmas 2025 Collection - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently bought some of the Bird & Blend Tea Company Christmas 2025 collection, and I thought that I would tell you what I thought of it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I got up to when I went to see Anastacia's Not That Kind Tour in York is up on the Blog today! https://shorturl.at/vdTqs #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #Anastacia #NTK25 #NotThatKind #LiveMusic #Concert #AnastaciaFans #Review #Singer #YorkBarbican #Nostalgia
'Cause I'm Not That Kinda Girl | Anastacia Not That Kind Tour York - Luke Sam Sowden
I recently went to see Anastacia perform her Not That Kind Tour in York, and I thought that I would tell you all about it.
www.lukesamsowden.com
May 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
lukesamsowden.bsky.social
What I thought of The Body Shop Sweet On You range is up on the Blog today! https://www.lukesamsowden.com/the-body-shop-sweet-on-you-range/ #LukeSamSowden #LeedsBloggers #UKBloggers #TheBodyShop #SweetOnYou #Fragrance #BodyMist #BodySpray #ScentOfTheDay #FragranceBloggers #Review #FragranceReview
September 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM