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BEAMS24 - Football Challenge

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Saturday 3rd September – Sunday 4th September (24-hour event)

Dartford Football Club Cost: Individual Registration: £15 Team Cost: £100 Contact: Email fundraising@wearebeams.org.uk Tel: 01322 668501 or see wearebeams.org.uk/eventschallenges

We Are Beams, a local charity supporting disabled children, is launching a brand new event called Beams 24 Football Challenge. This non-stop 24hr fun football challenge will raise money to provide 24hr care for disabled children. It runs from 12pm on Saturday 3rd September to 12pm on 4th September at Dartford Football Club. 7 a side teams will play for one hour each within the 24hr period. Teams and individuals of all abilities are encouraged to join up and everyone is welcome including, youth, disabled, senior or friends and family.

Bromley Friendship Centre

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month 1.30pm for 2pm

4th Floor Hall of Bromley Central Library Cost: Annual subscription £15 and monthly visits £2

Looking for a way to meet new friends? We normally have a speaker and end with a cup of tea and biscuit. Regular activities include lunches, outings and theatre visits.

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. Please phone our helpline should you require any support or need advice.

Bromley Well

Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm

Contact: 0808 278 7898 www.bromleywell.org.uk Email: spa@bromleywell.org.uk

Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent.

Bromley Speakers Club

1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of each month

Meetings start at 7.15pm and finish at 9.30pm (except where stated - see website). Ripley Arts Centre, 24 Sundridge Avenue, BR1 2PX Cost: Free Contact: vppublicrelations@bromleyspeakers.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/BromleySpeakers www.BromleySpeakers.co.uk

Practise your speaking skills and improve your confidence with a friendly and supportive group at Bromley Speakers. Guests are welcome to come along free of charge.

Orpington 'Drop In' Parkinson's Café

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Station Road BR6 0RZ Cost: Free Contact: bromleyparkinsonsbranch@gmail.com

Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, share information, experiences and meet new friends.

Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss

Meets 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.

Just Babies

Every Tuesday, 1.30pm - 3.30pm

St Nicholas Church,14 Leamington Avenue BR6 9QB Cost: Free Contact: Rosemary Fordyce on 01689 854 261 or email rosian@btinternet.com

New mothers share experiences and offer each other support.

Knitting Club

Knitting blankets, mittens & bonding hearts for Special Care Baby Units at PRUH and Kings College hospitals. 2pm-4pm on Wednesdays during term time

Crofton Baptist Church, Orpington Contact: Lin Harewood 01689 877010 on Wednesdays Or email lincbc2020@outlook.com

Anyone is welcome - you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. No need 2-aPly just come and make friends! We are knitters who natter so come and spin a yarn while you knit a yarn for a worthy cause. We won’t let reality get in the way of a good yarn!

Orpington Unit St John Ambulance Volunteer First Aid Training

Every Tuesday, 7.15pm - 9pm

Park Road, St Mary Cray BR5 4AS Cost: Free Contact: John Matthews John.Matthews1@sja.org.uk

A weekly meet for the volunteers to learn and develop their first aid skills in preparation for providing first aid at local events in and around Orpington.

Orpington Quilters

speaker, and £4 on other evenings. Contact: www.orpingtonquilters.co.uk

A group of enthusiastic quilters who meet to discuss and extend knowledge of patchwork and quilting.

u3a Talks – General Meeting

16th August, 10.30am-12pm

Cost: Members free, visitors £5 United Reform Church, 20 Widmore Rd, Bromley, BR1 1RY Contact: 020 8777 6345, email membershipsecretary@ u3abromley.org.uk or see www.u3abromley.org.uk

A talk by senior political advisor, Robert Straker, entitled ‘Early England and Beyond.’

Tinnitus Support Group Orpington

Wednesday 7th September, 10am-12noon

Orpington Village Hall, 311 High Street, Orpington. BR6 0NN Cost: Free Contact: 01622 691151 Email: enquiries@hikent.org.uk

The Rotary Club of Orpington Crofton supports Hi Kent's Tinnitus Support Group that meets monthly.

EDUCATION

Code Ninjas

15:30-18:30 Monday to Wednesday and 9:00-12:00 Saturdays

Ripley Arts Centre, 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, BR1 2PX Contact: bromleykenuk2@codeninjas.com, tel: 07803 817 178 www.codeninjas.co.uk/bromley-ken-2-uk

Kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Book a Free Game Building Session with us at https:// rb.gy/4vf92l

HEALTH, FITNESS & MINDSET

Bromley Ramblers: Walking For Health

See website for dates & times

Cost: Free Contact: https://beta.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ wellbeing-walks

Wellbeing walks in and around Bromley. The Ramblers is a charity dedicated to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy walking in green spaces and to preserving and improving hundreds of thousands of miles of well-loved paths, tracks and trails across England, Scotland, and Wales.

Dr Bike Cycle Maintenance Session

6th August, 9am - 12pm

Cost: Free

Norman Park Hook Farm Road BR2 9SX

Contact: 020 8313 4546, Email: road.safety@bromley. gov.uk www.bromley.gov.uk/DrBike

Get a free MOT for your bike. 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 lifeinmagazines.co.uk

Norman Park near the Mencap Community Hub at the Hook Farm Road (A21) entrance. (The Cow Shed is situated on the new section of the walking path behind the car park).

Flin's Online & Live Fitness Classes

See website for class dates & times

Cost: PAYG £5 - £8 Contact Fran: 07976 412027 www.flinsfitness.co.uk

Online streaming plus live offerings - 40+ classes a week, early mornings, mid mornings and evenings, including weekend classes. Outdoor Boot Camp, Circuits, Strength, Cardio, Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Total Body Lite, Box Fit and more: fitness for all! Mornings at Westcombe Park RFC, evenings at Tubbenden School.

Orpington FC Football Academy

Every Saturday

10am - 11am Children aged four-seven 11am - 12pm Children aged seven-ten Goddington Park Cost: £4 per session Conatct: Email: Orpingtonfc@gmail.com www.orpingtonfc.co.uk

Boys Football

libraries

Beckenham

Contact: 020 8650 7292 better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/beckenhamlibrary Open Monday 9.30am - 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30pm - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm Thursday & Sunday closed. Bromley Central Library

Contact: 020 3931 0900 Email: central.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/bromleycentral-library Open Monday - Friday 9.30am -7pm Saturday 9.30am - 5pm. Sunday closed.

Please check websites for the latest library updates and opening times.

Shortlands

Contact: 020 8460 9692 better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/shortlandslibrary Open Monday & Tuesday 9.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm, Friday day 9.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm, Wednesday, Thursady & Sunday closed. Southborough

Contact: 020 8467 0355 better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/southboroughlibrary Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm, Monday, Thursday & Sunday closed.

MARKETS

Chislehurst Farmers Market

Third Sunday of the month, 10am - 2pm

Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB Cost: Free Contact: 07775 736116 www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk

Produce includes seasonal fruit and vegetables, chocolates, cider and alcoholic drinks, bread, meat, cheese, preserves, sauces and much more.

MUSIC & entertainment

The Owl Prowl - Summer Holiday Art Trail

28th July – 5th October, 24/7, seven days a week

Cost: The trail is free to take part in and a map is available at www.yourbromley.com/owl-prowl Contact: admin@yourbromley.com

12 beautiful art owls are coming to Bromley town centre. The artistic creations will be displayed around the town, creating a trail of discovery for visitors and helping them to explore Bromley. For details see www.yourbromley. com/owl-prowl

Petts Wood Calling 2022 – Charity Music Festival

6th August, 12 noon – 10pm

Petts Wood Memorial Gardens Cost: Advance tickets £10, tickets on the door £13 Contact: www.pettswoodcalling.com

A one-day music festival in the heart of Petts Wood. With great bands, tasty food and a fully stocked bar, who needs Glastonbury when you could come to Petts Wood Calling!

NETWORKING

1230 The Women’s Company Bromley

3rd Wednesday of each month

Kekik Kitchen, Bromley 12.30pm-2pm followed by open networking Non-members £28 and members £18. This includes a complimentary delicious lunch, plus any workshops and speakers. Contact: Email jgroundsell@1230.co.uk or call 07930756012 / 020 8650 8015 https://1230.co.uk/calendar/

As a leading businesswomen’s network, we provide on and off-line trading and business growth opportunities across the UK and overseas at local level. Our dynamic networking business helps businesswomen make the connections and find the support needed in business – from meeting locally to share experiences, to working together to grow business through regular vibrant, buzzy networking meetings.

Bromley Business Network

Hybrid meetings - Face-to-face (at Bromley Football Club) and online

Doors open at 6.30am every other Wednesday. Cost: £23 in person or £12.50 online. See bromleybusinessnetwork.co.uk

Includes a full cooked breakfast, unlimited tea/coffee.

theatre/ Performances

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Fri 12th - Sat 13th August, Various times

Tickets from £15

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics and the perfect introduction to live theatre.

Facing the Music with Patricia Routledge & Edward Seckerson

Sun 21st August, 3pm

Tickets £22

In this fascinating encounter with the writer and broadcaster Edward Seckerson, Keeping Up Appearances icon, Patricia Routledge, recalls her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings.

90s Live

Sat 27th August, 7:30pm

Tickets: £30

It’s time for 90s Live! The music of a generation brought to life with fantastic vocals, genius costumes and of course; all the dance moves you know and love for the ultimate 90s night out!

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