what's on - MAY 2022 community & charity
Your essential what's on guide for events, activities, clubs and much more in and around Bromley.
There's something for everyone! We’re looking to hear about your news, notices and local events! Email us at hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk
Bereavement Café
Message the Facebook page for a call back Meets the last Thursday of every month
Orpington Village Hall, 311 High St, Orpington BR6 0NN 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.
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
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.
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!
Bromley Well
Quiz Night
Bromley Mencap Services
Contact: 020 8466 0790
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.
Drop-in Cuppa & Chat for Seniors (over 60s) See the website for 2022 dates 10am-1pm, Thursdays term time only
Venue in St Paul's Cray, Orpington. Cost: Free Contact: 07891 403161 Email: admin@potentialmecoaching.org.uk www.potentialmecoaching.org.uk We have a choice of table activities for you to enjoy while you chat such as adult colouring, board games, playing cards, dominoes, crochet, knitting, seasonal crafts. Making friends and staying socially active is quite easy if you’re willing to venture out and try new things. Contact us for more information.
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.
U3A General Meeting - Talk on ‘The Ancient Garden’ by Russell Bowes 17th May
United Reform Church, 20 Widmore Rd, Bromley BR1 1RY at 10.30am-12pm. Contact: 020 8464 5920, email membershipsecretary@ u3abromley.org.uk or see www.u3abromley.org.uk
16 Life in... BROMLEY May 2022
Friday 6th May, 7.30pm-10pm (doors open from 7pm)
Cost: £6 St Mary of Nazareth Church Hall, The Avenue, West Wickham, BR4 0DX For further information call 07958 548504 or email bandccancerresearchuk@gmail.com Join us for a quiz night to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Tables of 6-8 people, but fewer tables can be joined with others to make a team. There will also be a raffle and prizes for winners. Bring your own nibbles & drinks.
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
HISTORY Open day: Keston Roman Tombs Sunday 22nd May, 11am - 4 pm
Brambletye, Westerham Road, Keston This is a free event and no booking is needed. Pedestrian access only with parking at Keston Ponds/ Heathfield Road Contact: 01689 860939. Email: crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com
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