what's on community & CHARITY

Colour Dash

25th June - Jeskyns Park, Gravesend & 9th July - Swanley Park

10am-1pm

Cost: £15 adults (18+), £12 children (12-17), £38 for a family (2+2)

Adult £15 Child 12-17 yrs £12 Family 2+2 £38

For details see www.wearebeams.org.uk

Our coloured run is suitable for all the family. Walk, toddle or run the 5K route. Wear white and finish the colour of the rainbow! All proceeds go towards We Are Beams and supporting disabled children and their families.

Macular Society Bromley Support Group

1st Tuesday of every month (except Jan & Aug)

Bromley Town Church, 2 Ethelbert Road, Bromley, BR1 1JA

10am for tea/coffee & biscuits. Meeting starts at 10:30am, finishing at 12pm

Cost: Free

Contact: No need to contact - just turn up and introduce yourself

We are a local support group for people suffering with Age related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Being diagnosed with AMD can be devastating, so we look to provide social interaction and mutual support to those affected. We have a variety of speakers and a mixed and diverse programme. No need to book - just come along and introduce yourself!

Joshy’s Heart Of Gold Charity 5k Family Fun Run

Saturday 15th April

10am registration, run starts at 11am Westcombe Park RFC, Goddington Dene, Goddington Lane, Orpington, BR6 9SX

Cost: Pre-book by Friday 7th April to receive a discounted ticket (adults £9, children £6, family ticket for 5 including one adult £26). Tickets on the day cost £10 for adults, £8 for children or £35 for a family of 5.

Contact: Email josh.heartofgoldtrust@gmail.com or call 020-8090 0003.

To mark Joshy’s four-year anniversary we are holding a family fun run at Westcombe Park RFC. Join us for a Family Fun packed day to raise funds and awareness for Joshy`s Heart Of Gold Charity. The Mayor of Bromley and our local MP will be attending, along with the London Air Ambulance, Made In Kent Radio, K2K Performing Arts, Cake Stand, Ice Cream Van and various stalls.

For more information see Joshysheartofgold.com and for tickets see www.ticketsource.co.uk/jhog

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u3a Orpington

Third Monday of the month at 2pm

Crofton Main Hall, Orpington, BR6 8PR

Cost: £12 a year

Contact: Membersadmin@u3aorpington.org.uk or call 07732 005819

If you are retired or working part-time, why not join nearly 1,000 other members for access to over 95 different activities. Refreshments are provided.

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

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.

Contact: bromleyparkinsonsbranch@gmail.com Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, share information, experiences and meet new friends.

EDUCATION & Children's clubs

Stagecoach Orpington Easter Workshop

3rd – 6th April 2023

Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, BR6 9SD

Junior Workshop (aged 4-6) - £100 for 4 days (9:30am-12:30pm)

Senior Workshop (aged 7-18) - £150 for 4 days (10am-4pm)

Contact: orpington@stagecoach.co.uk or call 07306887376. More details at www.stagecoach.co.uk/ orpington

Run by industry professionals, Stagecoach Orpington has been successfully nurturing and engaging children through performing arts training for over 15 years. Join us for a four-day Easter workshop where students will be singing, dancing, acting and making friends. Current Stagecoach students and new students all welcome!

Libraries

Did you know that the borough’s libraries run a variety of events throughout the month? Check their websites via www.better.org.uk/library/ london/bromley or call them for more information.

Orpington

Contact: 01689 831551

Email: Orpington.library@gll.org

Petts Wood

Contact: 01689 821607

Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org

Southborough

Contact: 020 8467 0355

Email: southborough.library@gll.org

St Paul’s Cray

Contact: 0208 300 5454

Email: stpaulscray.library@gll.org