Liz Green
@lizsgreen.bsky.social
Councillor, Trainer & Facilitator in Local Government; likes murders in my books and on TV; occasional gardener and DIYer; husband & teenage kids; living in London, Uk
Been to a family wedding at Wilderhope Manor near Much Wenlock in Shropshire. An absolutely lovely building owned by @nationaltrust.org.uk managed by Youth Hostel Association.
Wedding was lovely as well.
Wedding was lovely as well.
November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Been to a family wedding at Wilderhope Manor near Much Wenlock in Shropshire. An absolutely lovely building owned by @nationaltrust.org.uk managed by Youth Hostel Association.
Wedding was lovely as well.
Wedding was lovely as well.
At @local.gov.uk Peer Member conference. Great to learn what is happening in local government support services and great to see friends from across the country @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
At @local.gov.uk Peer Member conference. Great to learn what is happening in local government support services and great to see friends from across the country @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social
I love that these old signs showing destination of Diatrict Line London underground trains still work. Even though the modern version is in the background, I still check this one.
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I love that these old signs showing destination of Diatrict Line London underground trains still work. Even though the modern version is in the background, I still check this one.
Is this a spider egg sac?
September 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Is this a spider egg sac?
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.
September 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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.
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!
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!
September 4, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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!
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!
Train was named after King Athelstan at Kingston Station.
September 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Train was named after King Athelstan at Kingston Station.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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.
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.
And got to meet up my mate, the former Mayor of Malmesbury over breakfast.
September 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
And got to meet up my mate, the former Mayor of Malmesbury over breakfast.
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.
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.
September 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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.
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.
From old bed slats to shoe rack.
August 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
From old bed slats to shoe rack.
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! 😁
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! 😁
July 29, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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! 😁
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! 😁
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
#Athelstan2025 celebrating 1100 years since the crowning of King Athelstan in Kingston-upon-Thames
July 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
#Athelstan2025 celebrating 1100 years since the crowning of King Athelstan in Kingston-upon-Thames
Wonderful to see John Azah receive Freedom of Kingston Borough at Kingston Council meeting. John is not only a great person, his work at Kingston Racial Equality Council over decades has made our whole borough a better place. A well deserved honour.
July 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wonderful to see John Azah receive Freedom of Kingston Borough at Kingston Council meeting. John is not only a great person, his work at Kingston Racial Equality Council over decades has made our whole borough a better place. A well deserved honour.
Fascinating as always at @royalsociety.org #summerscienceshow
Great to see and hear about the innovations and their practical real world applications.
Great to see and hear about the innovations and their practical real world applications.
July 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Fascinating as always at @royalsociety.org #summerscienceshow
Great to see and hear about the innovations and their practical real world applications.
Great to see and hear about the innovations and their practical real world applications.
Good to catch up with @guidedogsuk.bsky.social at @local.gov.uk conference and here about their #designingforinclusion campaign
July 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Good to catch up with @guidedogsuk.bsky.social at @local.gov.uk conference and here about their #designingforinclusion campaign
At @local.gov.uk LGA conference @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social Lib Dem Group meeting with my wonderful friend Councillor Ruth Dombey, enjoying being 2 lovely london lady ex-leaders.
July 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
At @local.gov.uk LGA conference @libdemlocalgov.bsky.social Lib Dem Group meeting with my wonderful friend Councillor Ruth Dombey, enjoying being 2 lovely london lady ex-leaders.
Love this little flower/weed that has grown in the crack of a tree stump in the garden.
June 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Love this little flower/weed that has grown in the crack of a tree stump in the garden.
My last week has been filled with sanding and varnishing the floorboards downstairs. As it's all one open plan space and we still needed to be able to use it, this meant moving furniture around daily. Occassionally we had to exit front door, walk around to garden, come in back door for the kitchen.
June 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My last week has been filled with sanding and varnishing the floorboards downstairs. As it's all one open plan space and we still needed to be able to use it, this meant moving furniture around daily. Occassionally we had to exit front door, walk around to garden, come in back door for the kitchen.