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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · 3d

An amazing Sutton Mid-Autumn Festival 2025! Thousands attended, powered by 60+ volunteers, 100~ performers, & 15 orgs.

Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & Cllr Barry Lewis for their inspiring speeches! And immense gratitude to key partners People Arise Now & F.C. Sutton Hongkonger.

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · 17d

Great to speak at the @cesea-libdems.bsky.social event yesterday with @victoria-collins.bsky.social , @bobbywdean.bsky.social , @luketaylorld.bsky.social , @yingtperrett.bsky.social and Cllr Andy Ng!
To win hearts in the #Hongkonger community, we must focus on support and building genuine trust.

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · 26d

Loved catching up with everyone at the Sutton Older Hongkongers Gathering today with Councillors Ed and Cryss! We had a lively chat about UK politics. So great to see you all so engaged! #sutton #hongkongers

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you, Helen Maguire MP @helenmaguiremp.bsky.social for giving a voice to the #HongKonger community. Your speech today highlighted the stress and uncertainty caused by the proposed changes to the #BNO visa route. We appreciate your call for urgent clarity and reassurance.

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you, Bobby Dean MP @bobbywdean.bsky.social , for your powerful questions in Parliament. Your points on the proposed consultation and the "huge propaganda victory" for the CCP are a crucial reminder that a promise made to the #Hongkonger community must be kept. We appreciate your support.

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · 29d

Thank you to @luketaylorld.bsky.social for speaking on behalf of the Hong Kong community in Parliament today. His speech was a calm and clear reminder of the promises made to those who have built their lives here. We appreciate his efforts in seeking clarity and stability for BNO visa holders.

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Aug 13

Big thanks to speakers @luketaylorld.bsky.social, Mike Martin MP, and Lee Wing-Tat for their valuable insights! Thanks @suttonlibdems.bsky.social for hosting the "Hong Kong, Global Security & Your Future" event last night. It was great to see so many #Hongkongers attend.

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you to Bobby Dean @bobbywdean.bsky.social for raising my concerns about the Immigration White Paper. I've received a reply from Minister Seema Malhotra, confirming a consultation on new settlement rules is forthcoming. Appreciate his support in ensuring our voices are heard! #HongKonger #BNO

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jul 23

Deeply moved by #TaiwanRecall in Taoyuan. Met Pastor Li & Co-Lead Sze, a HK immigrant seeing parallels to #HKProtests. Many young moms volunteer for their kids' freedom, fearing Taiwan becomes today's HK. Powerful reminder: The people are the boss. #TaiwanDemocracy #CivicPower

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jul 4

What a brilliant two days at Rosehill Bowls Club! Around 50 older Hongkongers from the Sutton Older #Hongkonger group had a fantastic time learning bowls. Huge thanks to the club members for their kind, clear teaching, and to Bob Amos & the team for organising! #Community #Sutton

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 27

Big thanks to Pete Cunningham & Sutton @metpolice.bsky.social 's Community Relations team for being our guest speakers at today's Sutton Older Hongkonger Gathering! Invaluable advice on preventing courier fraud. So appreciated!
#Sutton #Hongkonger #FraudPrevention

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 19

What an energetic Sutton Committee Meeting today! People Arise Now dancers were amazing. ✨

Huge thanks to youth for the "Sutton Youth Takeover." Powerful talks on mental health, inclusivity, safety. Our youth are making a real difference!

#Sutton #YouthEngagement

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 15

Great morning at Sutton Amnesty international 's 50th! 🎉 As a councillor & community organiser, spoke on supporting #Hongkongers.

Proudly announced Sutton Amnesty adopted Chow Hang-Tung as a new prisoner of conscience. Her courage shines! Support #HumanRights.

#AmnestyInternational

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 12

Just left the Elm Grove groundbreaking! 🚧 So thrilled to see this vital Sutton regeneration project kicking off. Big things coming for our community! #ElmGrove #Sutton #Regeneration

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 10

Proud to support Sutton Community Project today with Cllr Cryss! Loved welcoming families in the café.
Their food bank is amazing, serving ~130 families. Huge thanks to incredible volunteers (many from Hong Kong & Ukraine)!
Awesome work, Andrew & Sayuri! #Community #Volunteers

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 8

Huge thanks to the ~80 volunteers & Sutton
@libdems.org.uk party members who joined our "Thank You" event last night!

Your incredible dedication powered our Sutton Central & Carshalton South & Clockhouse by-election wins. Onwards!

#SuttonCentral #CarshaltonSouth #ThankYou #Libdems

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Jun 5

What an amazing afternoon celebrating Volunteer Centre Sutton's 60th Birthday! 🎉 So glad I could be there to mark six decades of incredible community spirit.
Loved connecting with inspiring CEO Anita & fantastic HKer staff member Frannie today! #CommunitySpirit #Sutton

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · May 23

Great talk by Dr. Jubee Mathews at Sutton Older Hongkonger Group on the Lymphatic System! Learned about its immunity role & health tips like exercise & hydration. Thanks to Karen from #PeopleAriseNow too!
#LymphaticHealth #CommunityWellbeing #Sutton

richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · May 23

Delighted to congratulate Lisa Webster on her impressive victory in the Carshalton South and Clockhouse by-election. Her significant majority of over 52% of the votes is a testament to her hard work and the trust placed in her by residents. A truly well-deserved win! #Sutton #Libdems

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · May 19

Great to see Cllr Louise Phelan as the new Mayor and Cllr Cumar Sahathevan as Deputy Mayor in Sutton! Wishing them well, especially recognizing the significance of Cumar's appointment for the Tamil community. #SuttonLeaders

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · May 2

Together with Sutton leaders Cllr Barry Lewis, @luketaylorld.bsky.social , & @bobbywdean.bsky.social
, we urge the UK Govt to reconsider the proposed Chinese mega-embassy due to significant security risks for vulnerable communities. Their safety must be prioritized. #Security #HumanRights

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Apr 17

Watch my interview with Green Bean Media 🎬! I share my journey as a HK immigrant (UK since '08), helping BNO arrivals via "#Sutton #Hongkonger" FB group, & winning a Sutton Central @libdems.org.uk council seat. Learn why I ran & my passion for community: youtu.be/K1dt83bEHNk?...

高票當選Sutton市議員，移英港人服務多元社區｜編輯推介

YouTube video by 綠豆 Green Bean Media

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Apr 11

Great session today exploring dementia & carer support! Big thanks to Christiana, Wendy&Kitty @suttoncouncil.bsky.social & @ageuk.bsky.social Sutton for their collaboration & support for Sutton's Older #HongKonger community. Valuable #Dementia #Carers info shared!

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Apr 11

THANK YOU Sutton Central! Humbled & honoured to be elected your new #LibDem Councillor with 1,291 votes (55.7%) yesterday! 🙏 Huge thanks to every voter & the fantastic @suttonlibdems.bsky.social s team! Proud to be Sutton's first #Hongkonger Cllr . Ready to work hard for our community!

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richard-ch01.bsky.social @richard-ch01.bsky.social · Apr 3

Fun morning talking British Values such as Mutual respect and Individual Liberty with Year 5s @ Avenue Academy! Thanks DialogueSociety. I used examples like Lunar New Year🧧, Holi🌈 & Easter🥚 to celebrate diversity. Great engagement! #CommunityEngagement #Sutton #Diversity #BritishValues

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