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What’s On
Your essential what's on guide for events, activities, clubs and much more in and around Orpington. There's something for everyone!
We’re looking to hear about your news, notices and local events! Email us at hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk
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community & charity
Bereavement Café
Message the Facebook page for a call back
Cost: Free Contact: www.facebook.com/bereavementcafe
If you're struggling with the loss of a loved one, contact The Bereavement Cafe to talk with qualified bereavement counsellors. All are welcome.
Bromley Mencap Services
Contact: 020 8466 0790 Helpline open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Email support: enquiries@bromleymencap/org www.bromleymencap.org.uk
Call for advice and a friendly voice. We understand many disabled people and their families may be feeling anxious and worried during these difficult times. Please phone our helpline should you require any support or need advice during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bromley Well
Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm Contact: 0808 278 7898 Email: spa@bromleywell.org.uk www.bromleywell.org.uk
Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Bromley Well are running workshops which are free but you need to be registered as a Bromley Well service user. See website for details.
Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss
Meet the first Thursday of every month
7.45pm - 9.45pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Sandra - 07519 105354
Email: sosl.orpington@gmail.com www.survivorsofsuicideloss.org.uk
Twitter: @ForgetMeNotSoSl
Forget-Me-Not offers support for all those affected by suicide loss. The group is self-led and informal, where you can connect with other survivors. lifeinmagazines.co.uk
Knit from home
Contact: Lin Harewood 01689 877010 Email lincbc2020@outlook.com
We are knitting for the Intensive Care Baby Unit at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), Orpington. Anyone is welcome to join - you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. Due to COVID-19 we are knitting at home. Contact Lin for more information.
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Chislehurst Farmers' Market
Third Sunday of the month
10am - 2pm Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst BR7 5AB Contact: www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk/chislehurst/
A one-way system is in place at the farmers' market along with social distancing measures and hand sanitising station. Card payment for items is encouraged, along with ordering in advance to collect at the market. The market will be open subject to the ever changing COVID restrictions.
Orpington Market
Open Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
9am - 3pm Market Place, Orpington BR6 0TW Contact: 01689 832923 Email: info@orpingtonmarket.co.uk www.orpingtonmarket.co.uk
A weekly market in the heart of Orpington (next to the Walnuts Shopping Centre) bringing together fresh produce, fashion, homeware & crafts. Stalls will be adhering to the 2m distancing rules. Please queue responsibly.
Bromley Charter Market
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday
9am - 5pm Bromley High Street Contact: https://tinyurl.com/bromleymarket
A historic Charter Market, at the heart of the community for over 800 years, brings its own unique and vibrant atmosphere to Bromley’s town centre. Find an assortment of traditional, modern, speciality and staple goods, beautiful gifts, quality produce and delicious food. Be tempted by tasty food, discover jewellery, crafts, vinyl records and sepia photographs; buy everyday favourites of fresh bread, cakes, meat and vegetables.
Crystal Palace Park Market
Open every Sunday
10am - 3pm Located in the middle of the park near the visitor centre and Thicket Road Car Park Contact: www.crystalpalaceparkmarket.com
A weekly market selling everything from seasonal fruit and veg, organic farm butchers, fresh fish, bread, cakes and biscuits to cheeses, natural wines and craft beers. April 2021 Life in... Orpington 15
libraries Orpington Library
Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm
Petts Wood Library
Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley Open Monday - Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm
SOUTHBOROUGH Library
Contact: 020 8467 0355 www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ southborough-library Open Monday - Tuesday and Friday - Saturday from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Please check websites for the latest library updates and opening times.
sports & nature
Dr Bike Cycle Maintenance Session
3rd, 7th, 10th & 14th April 2021
Norman Park, Hook Farm Road BR2 9SX Time: 9am - 12pm Cost: Free Contact: LBB Road Safety Team (Event organiser) Tel: 020 8313 4546 | Email: road.safety@bromley.gov.uk www.bromley.gov.uk/DrBike
Get a free MOT for your bike... Our fully qualified DR BIKE cycle mechanics will check your bike and fix minor faults such as brakes, chain, cables, gears and tyre pressure. Simply bring your bicycle along to the Cow Shed in Norman Park near the Mencap Community Hub at the Hook Farm Road (A21) entrance. This event will have strict social distancing enforced and a queue system. (The Cow Shed is situated on the new section of the walking path behind the car park).
Flin's Online & Live Group Fitness Classes
See website for class dates and times
Cost: PAYG from £4 - £7 Contact Fran: 07976 412027 www.flinsfitness.co.uk
Online streaming plus live offerings - 50 classes a week for adults and children, starting at 6.30am right through the day and over the weekend. Classes include: HIIT, Body Conditioning, Cardio, Strength, Pilates, Yoga, Teens, Zumba, Low Impact Fitness & much more!
Grace Rose Pilates
Online Pilates classes plus workshops, 1:1s
Monday 7pm, Wednesday 6pm, Thursday 6.10pm To book or enquire contact 07913912411 or email gracerosepilates@hotmail.com. Visit Facebook Grace Rose Pilates.
Taught by a Body Control Pilates teacher, the benchmark for safe and effective teaching of the highest level. Reshape your body and balance your flexibility with strength, it's also a great way to release stress and tension. Perfect for athletes, beginners and especially recommended for those with back problems. Beginners to advanced.
Heritage walking trails in the Bromley area
Contact: https://tinyurl.com/bromwalks
Bromley council has put together some illustrated leaflets showing walks around historic and interesting places in the Bromley area.
Parks and Open Spaces Downloads
A selection of trail leaflets around nature reserves in Bromley can be downloaded here: www.bromley.gov.uk/
downloads/200073/parks_and_open_spaces
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