Looking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk
Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee this evening - residents welcome to attend in person or online to watch the discussion on Resident Engagement and Consultation plus budget saving equalities monitoring with Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social

We have a fantastic programme for our FREE #Sydenham Fun Palace on Saturday 4 October from 12 - 4pm - take a look using the code below with creative activities for children through to Salsa with Yamile 🎉 @funpalaces.bsky.social

Busy week catching up on resident issues including door knocking with @elliereeves.bsky.social - holding my advice surgery at the Sydenham Centre (next to Post Office) from 10.30 - 11.30am this Saturday morning - drop in if you have any queries @lewisham.gov.uk

Lewisham in Bloom competition @lewisham.gov.uk closes Friday 27 June! Celebrate the role gardening plays in boosting wellbeing, supporting biodiversity & creating greener spaces. Open to residents, community groups, schools and businesses – enter here lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/eve...

Yesterday marked second year of @ageingbetter.bsky.social Age Without Limits Day - @lewisham.gov.uk Positive Ageing Council (POSAC) showed the film "Age has No Limits". Mayor Brenda Dacres gave a warm welcome followed by Cllr Susan Wise - rep on POSAC with Q&A - very positive + fantastic networking

Giving a shout out for Sydenham SEE3 market tomorrow, Saturday 7 June - wide range of traders including hot food and cakes in Ignition Brewery and upstairs in the large hall we have 20 stalls. Free activities for children including Paint a Smile - look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Getting ready to Chair Safer Stronger Communities Committee @lewisham.gov.uk this evening - challenging budget savings to be made to avoid using reserves plus considering the Main Grants consultation with VC @daveyw73.bsky.social
agenda & papers here councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

Our SEE3 High Street Happenings team are getting ready for our much loved Easter Egg Trail. On Easter Saturday, we are inviting children under 10 to make an Easter Bonnet at Ignition Brewery between 12 noon and 2pm and then parade in the high street with some traders offering mini-eggs.

Have your say 11am Saturday 1 February Sydenham Assembly - £74,000 funding - £35,000 recommended for improvements to Sydenham Library + repairs to the roof being undertaken by @lewishamcouncil.bsky.social. The remaining £38,000 for local groups - community talking about local issues with Cllrs Q&A

VOTE FOR ALEX YEE ON TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER in BBC Sports Personality of 2024. Lewisham born and raised Alex won the Olympic gold medal in the triathlon in Paris - he was also part of the GB team that won bronze in the mixed relay. On top of the Gold & Silver medal for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.

Shout out for the activities at Sydenham Library today - Santa is getting ready for a busy weekend in #sydenham #SE26 at the library from 12 - 3 along with a day of fantastic entertainment for all ages - can't wait to taste the fabulous cakes!

So much on offer from our small independent businesses #shoplocal to sustain our vibrant high streets @kirkdalebooks.bsky.social @lewishamcouncil.bsky.social
@elliereeves.bsky.social
@labouruk.bsky.social

Great to see Transport for London promoting Christmas events - just so much to do 🎄🎄🎄@london.gov.uk

Great team effort to organise and support Sydenham Christmas market today - #Small Business Saturday - bringing footfall to the high street on a wet and windy Saturday

Giving a shout out for our #Sydenham Christmas market on Saturday 7 December from 11-4pm - lots of affordable gifts plus fabulous food

Fabulous to bring our community together for the turning on of the #Sydenham street and Christmas tree lights with the talented Our Lady & St Philip Neri Brass Band, the amazing Befrienders choir and the spectacular cast of the Nutcracker being performed by Spontaneous Productions Theatre Company

Huge thank you to everyone attending the #Sydenham Assembly this afternoon - @amandaderyk.bsky.social covering Cost of Living Support with Sydenham Arts preparing the Warm Welcome programme and Sydenham SNT sharing their work on community safety. Plus many community updates with support #shoplocal.

Looking forward to our #Sydenham Assembly with @amandaderyk.bsky.social talking out Cost of Living Support and Warm Welcomes - with mulled wine and mince pies ready for turning on of the Christmas Tree and street lights to bring festive cheer to our high street