what's on - APRIL 2022 community & charity
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
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.
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 Orpington
Third Monday of the month at 2pm
Crofton Main Hall Cost: £12 a year Contact: chair@u3aorpington.org.uk or 01689 859045 If retired/working part-time, why not join nearly 1,000 other members for access to over 95 different activities. Refreshments also provided.
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!
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EDUCATION Lipreading classes
Monday afternoons 2-4pm (term time only)
Poverest Centre, Bromley Adult Education College Cost: Approx £7 per class. Concessions available see https://baec.ac.uk Contact: Email lisa.cox@baec.ac.uk One in five people in the UK has hearing loss. It is the most common disability and lipreading classes can be a huge help to many.
HEALTH, FITNESS & MINDSET 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.
Mel Crisp Yoga
Monday at 11.15am and Wednesday at 9.45am
(for 1 hour) Orpington Village Hall Hatha Yoga classes mixed ability and beginners welcome.
Tuesday evening 6.50pm
Christ Church URC, Petts Wood. Vinyasa Flow Class mixed ability and beginners welcome. Cost: PAYG £12, Block Payment Classes £60 for 6 consecutive classes. First PAYG class is half price. Contact: Mel on 07504 855 425. Email melcrisp41@ icloud.com www.melcrispyoga.com
libraries Orpington
Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Open Monday & Thursday 9.30am - 7pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm, Sunday closed
Petts Wood
Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/pettswoodlibrary Open Monday, Tuesday & Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm,
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