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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · 18d

Is this a spider egg sac?

Leaves of a bush with brown shape I'm trying to identify.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · 22d

My mum's ward! She'll be delighted as she's been voting Lib Dem whenever they stood for years.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · 22d

Everyone should register to vote. Next May's elections in London councils will be the most interesting for while, so if you want a say in who runs your Council, register to vote!

Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · 22d

🗳️ It's London Voter Registration Week!

Why vote?

Because your vote is your voice, your power, and your community's future.

Find out more👉https://registertovote.london

Why you should vote = Answer: Voting is your way to make your voice heard and make a difference on issues your care about.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · 25d

Gets my vote.

Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 9

The Kingston River Festival and Kingston Carnival last weekend were both superb. Loads of people out for both of them, enjoying all Kingston has to offer. Culture team at Kingston Council, KREC & River users all worked hard to put on these events, so on behalf of the hoards of attending - thank you.

A can of lager brewed by Park Brewery called Kingston Carnival in the foreground with a Chinese dragon dancer behind, in a room with various people watching it.

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Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · Sep 5

We’re running a fully funded residential programme with Arts Council England for councillors with culture & library responsibilities.

📍 Warwick Conferences, Coventry
📅 21–22 October 2025

A chance to grow your leadership skills & build networks.

ℹ️https://orlo.uk/qxl5A

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

More events in Kingston on this Saturday and Sunday

kingstonuponthames.info/what-s-on/la...

kingstonuponthames.info/what-s-on/la...

What's On In Kingston? Latest Events in Kingston upon Thames

Discover the latest events and things to do happening this week, this month and later this year in Kingston upon Thames town centre.

kingstonuponthames.info

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

There is a church service this evening, but I'm settling in to read my new book by @davidwoodman45.bsky.social to learn even more about this very important part of our history, both for Kingston and for the whole country.

Cover of a book. The first King of England by David Woodman - Athelstan and the birth of a kingdom

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

My highlight was the talk by @holland-tom.bsky.social of @theresthistory.bsky.social about how and why King Athelstan was so important.
And I admit, I nicked the bit about 927 being more important than 1066 and therefore should be better known.
But you know what he's right!

Tom Holland speaking from the pulpit at All Saints Church in Kingston

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Train was named after King Athelstan at Kingston Station.

Tom Holland holding a train name sign reading King Athelstan. Surrounded by men dressed in Anglo saxon outfits with helmets and shields

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Unveiling of the new tapestries depicting the 7 Anglo-Saxon Kings that were crowned in Kingston at All Saints Church. Ethelred the Unready was living up to his name and wasn't quite finished, but he'll be along soon.

Tapestries of 6 Anglo-Saxon Kings with a banner for the last one, which isn't finished yet.
Kings in order are:
Edward the Elder (shown with Aethelflaed, his Aunt who was a great Leader herself and major influence on Athelstan)
Athelstan
Edmund
Edred
Edwy
Edward the Martyr
Ethelred the Unready

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Joined the last bit if Athelstan Way walk. Some had done 130 miles from Malmesbury to Kingston. I did 3.25miles from Hampton Court - still it's the taking part that counts!
And got to meet up my mate, the former Mayor of Malmesbury over breakfast.

Leaflet with children's drawings of King Athelstan. Text: The Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Way walk, Malmesbury to Kingston upon Thames

Me with former Mayor of Malmesbury, Phil

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Sep 4

On this day 1100 years ago King Athelstan was crowned in Kingston upon Thames. He went on to become the first King of all England in 927.
Fair to say this is way more important than William the Conquerer in 1066.
Annoying that we don't seem to teach this in schools, but today was about celebrating.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Free?? More like pay for the privilege!

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Aug 27

But potatoes are heavy and with the soft fruit/veg section. And where does bread go? Soft but at the tins/bottles end of shop. Only way is to have lots of bags so can rearrange order in trolley as you go round scanning your shopping.

Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Aug 26

I'm getting better at watching myself on video!

Local Government Association (LGA) @local.gov.uk · Aug 26

📺 In our latest Board Spotlight, Cllr Liz Green, Chair of the Culture, Tourism & Sport Board, reflects on key achievements from 2024/25.

From strong partnerships to the vital role culture, sport & tourism play in our communities, she shares key achievements & what’s next.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Aug 3

From old bed slats to shoe rack.

Wooden 3 tier shoe rack with 9 pairs of shoes and boots

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 29

I also did this recently. Although, to be fair, I manage it quite often. Maybe that's a female DIYer thing, hence the fess starting with LADS?

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 29

We got new sofas recently and rather than dump the old ones (which had broken springs, so couldn't give to others) I took it apart for the wood.
Turns out the old arm rests were boxes that with a little modification and some old paint made great new side tables with shelves. Feeling a bit smug! 😁

Black wooden shelves next to a sofa and lamp

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 26

Athelstan Saxon fair on in Kingston's Canbury Gardens this weekend. Saxon encampment and reenactment, falconry, local groups, music.
#Athelstan2025 celebrating 1100 years since the crowning of King Athelstan in Kingston-upon-Thames

3 people pointing at a sign that says "Athel's Town"

A parade in Saxon dress carrying banner, swords and shields

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 26

Oh no!

Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 21

And they make the rest of the parents feel guilty that all they want to do is bung in their tenner to the collection pot and say thank you at last pick up.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 19

Thanks, will hunt it out. Sounds like my cup of coffee (don't like tea)!

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 18

Role play chairing skills session at recent training went a little askew.
Participants took to their roles a little too enthusiastically. I had to try to manage the most domineering, aggressive and rambling councillors ever seen.
Ended in laughter, so became part chairing skills, part therapy.

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Liz Green @lizsgreen.bsky.social · Jul 12

If the role is IT support, surely it's the woman who knows how to find the A team!