Former Labour Councillor for Sydenham in the London Borough of Lewisham - www.chrisbest.labour.co.uk Chair of SEE3 promoting shop local in our high streets of Forest Hill, Kirkdale and Sydenham - www.see3.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3mwgahgdhlk2eJust one week to go! Don’t miss the Sydenham Fun Palace - FREE FUN filled afternoon from 12noon -5pm on Saturday 3 October at the Sydenham Centre (next to the Post Office). Dancing, singing, storytelling, children's activities, beer tasting +++ full programme here - https://funpalaces.co.uk/fun-palace/sydenham-fun-palace-526 Sep 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgahgdhlk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3mig76okuuc2vCalling children under 10 to make an Easter Bonnet from 12 - 2pm in the Ignition Brewery space. Followed by a parade around Sydenham high street from 2 - 3pm collecting mini eggs from traders - led by our very own Easter bunny.01 Apr 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mig76okuuc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3mfgqj2h7r22hLooking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee - residents welcome to attend in person or online - talking to the Police, discussing ageing well and progress on Disability Commission with Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social @brendadacres.bsky.social22 Feb 2026 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfgqj2h7r22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3mbrfdids222hLooking forward to chairing @lewisham.gov.uk Safer Stronger Communities Scrutiny Committee - residents welcome to attend in person or online to as we develop new strategy for Domestic Violence and Violence against Women and Girls sharing @elliereeves.bsky.social + Vice Chair @daveyw73.bsky.social06 Jan 2026 16:39 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrfdids222hhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3m5gluj52is2uLooking 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.social12 Nov 2025 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5gluj52is2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lzeb5kde4226We 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.social21 Sep 2025 15:58 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzeb5kde4226https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lwiumryikk2eBusy 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.uk16 Aug 2025 07:42 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwiumryikk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lsioj4qi5k2lLewisham 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 https://lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/events/lewisham-in-bloom26 Jun 2025 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsioj4qi5k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lrgvnl66lc23Yesterday 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 networking12 Jun 2025 21:49 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrgvnl66lc23https://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lqxt4fjnqc2yGiving 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!06 Jun 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqxt4fjnqc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lqrvnrdoms2vGetting 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 https://councilmeetings.lewisham.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=189&MId=8793&Ver=404 Jun 2025 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrvnrdoms2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lmnih6qz7k2sOur 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.12 Apr 2025 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmnih6qz7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lgliachnjc2zHave 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&A25 Jan 2025 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgliachnjc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3ldeshp7ors2tVOTE 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.15 Dec 2024 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldeshp7ors2thttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3ldb5qdtiyk2eShout 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!14 Dec 2024 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldb5qdtiyk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lcwt7m62kc2aSo 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.social10 Dec 2024 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcwt7m62kc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lcwpf4stj22aGreat to see Transport for London promoting Christmas events - just so much to do 🎄🎄🎄@london.gov.uk10 Dec 2024 07:21 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcwpf4stj22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisbestuk.bsky.social/post/3lcwoylxd222aGood news from Transport for London (TfL) - the £15-a-day charge for driving in London's congestion charge zone will be suspended from Christmas Day (Wednesday 25 December 2024) to Wednesday 1 January 2025 (inclusive). ULEZ will not operate on Christmas Day10 Dec 2024 07:14 +0000at://did:plc:ki33z2om5ybrtuydhcodue6m/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcwoylxd222a