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Monica Weller

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Black and white photography, using my 50 year-old Olympus Trip film camera is my passion. My concerns as a district councillor are about the community spirit which is teetering on the edge....

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Aug 10

Wrapped up at Polesden Lacey

#polesdenlacey #olympustrip #ilfordxp2

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jul 7

2020 - The Forgotten Wimbledon

#wimbledon #tennis #ladies #gentlemens #tennistournament #2020wimbledon #covid #broadstairs #louisabay

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jul 2

'Listening In'
Turner Contemporary, Margate
June 2025
Olympus Trip, Ilford XP2

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jul 1

At Louisa Bay Broadstairs.

Contractor paints the beach hut while lady reads her book.

June 2025, Olympus Trip, Ilford XP2

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jul 1

...and some of us still use index cards 🙂

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jun 30

Litter-picker at Polesden Lacey
#olympustrip #blackandwhite #polesdenlacey #ilfordxp2 #polesdenlaceynt #lazysundayafternoon #litterpicker

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jun 30

New charity shop purchase?
At Louisa Bay cafe.
Broadstairs.
June 2025
Olympus Trip, Ilford XP2

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jun 29

'Four Go To Louisa Bay'
Broadstairs
June 2025
#blackandwhite #streetbythebeach #broadstairs #louisabay #olympustrip #ilfordxp2 #filmcamera #monochrome #besidethesea #summerholiday

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jun 22

Creating a Surrey Unitary - Where's the Love?

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Jun 1

Croquet and White Chair
Polesden Lacey
#olympustrip #ilfordxp2 #filmcamera #polesdenlacey #croquet

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 26

In 2022 I was canvassing to become a Lib Dem councillor on Mole Valley District Council. A 97 year-old gentleman played this to me. The beautiful moments have stayed with me. #piano #playingthepiano #steinway

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 26

Piano at Denbies Wine Estate

#denbies #pianos #olympustrip #ilfordxp2

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 26

Beautiful!

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Diana's Moving Performance At The Final Concert | The Piano Series 3

YouTube video by The Piano

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 9

A morning at Bookham Country Market: honey, plants, jewellery, scones/tea. Old friends, unexpected connections, stories round every corner. One minute you're buying marmalade, next you're meeting your school friend's cousin by complete chance. Small world.
Fridays 10 am - 12 noon, Old Barn Hall

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 5

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. www.linkedin.com/posts/monica...

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 2

"Cool"

April 2025

At Polesden Lacey

#olympustrip #ilfordxp2

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · May 2

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A Day in the Life of a District Councillor: Paperwork, People, and the… | Monica Weller

A Day in the Life of a District Councillor: Paperwork, People, and the Push for Devolution By Monica Weller Some days as a councillor feel like a race. Others feel like a slow, steady climb. Yesterd...

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 27

One message comes through loud and clear from residents about Surrey County Council cancelling county elections in May. Even if SCC thought they had good reasons eg reorganizing ahead of devolution, by cancelling the elections it still goes against democratic principles! #molevalleylibdems

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 20

Waiter at Louisa Bay cafe, Broadstairs

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Waiter, Louisa Bay cafe, Broadstairs

On EXPLORE - thank you

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 20

A male-dominated gig. Odd.

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 17

Welcome to the High Street, Bookham. What can be done to stop this satnav abuse?

Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 4

Misrepresentation, and distress caused by recent Daily Mail article: copperknob.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/2...

Misrepresentation and Distress Caused by article in the Daily Mail

This is an open letter which I have sent to Mr Ted Verity, Managing Editor of the Daily Mail. Dear Editor I am writing this at the request of the family of Muriel Jakubait who wish to remain anonym…

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 4

Fake news still going strong in 2025 with the Ruth Ellis myth

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FAKE NEWS

Compare the sensational, inaccurate article published in the Woman’s Sunday Mirror in 1955 (composed by Douglas Howell aka Robert Hancock)…. with the sensational article published in th…

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Apr 4

Recent Ruth Ellis tv documentaries...reinforcing the myth

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Reinforcing the Myth!

Watching a small part of tonight’s television documentary about Ruth Ellis on ITV brought back a flood of memories. To most viewers, the brief clip of ‘Lady Godiva Rides Again’, the 195…

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Monica Weller @monicaweller.bsky.social · Mar 29

CHOCOLATE BLISS! An excuse today to indulge in chocolate-cake-to-die-for to celebrate ILDIKO'S chocolate shop in Bookham's new lease. Chocolate heaven.
#chocoholicheaven #SupportLocal #BookhamLovesChocolate #shoplocal #chocolate #chocolateshop #shoplocal #ildikos #bookham #visitbookham