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Would you like to help the Royal British Legion? The Locksbottom and Farnborough branch of the Royal British Legion are seeking volunteers to help on our stall in Sainsburys, Locksbottom, during the Poppy Appeal fortnight starting in October 2022. We are a small, friendly team and we welcome newcomers to help us collect donations for the traditional paper poppies as well as other RBL-licensed merchandise. All donations generate funds to help our current serving armed forces, and ex-servicemen and women and their families. For more information, please contact Catherine Melia (Deputy Poppy Area Organiser) by email at RBLPoppies@gmail.com

AMAZING ASTRONOMY

There has never been a better time to learn about astronomy. Dozens of space craft are deployed and being readied for exploration within our Solar System. The equipment available to amateur astronomers has developed to make stunning images possible – even in the lightpolluted skies over Southeast London. Orpington Astronomical Society is an organisation for everyone interested in astronomy and space technology. No need to be a practising astronomer to join. Contact us at enquiries@orpingtonastronomy.org.uk

As part of Volunteers Week, Diagrama welcomed a group of volunteers from HSBC’s UK Commercial Banking team to Cabrini House, their home for adults with learning disabilities in Orpington to work on the first steps of a makeover for the charity’s outdoor space.

The bank’s Southeast London Business Team spent a day at the three residential houses that form Diagrama Foundation’s Cabrini House with tasks including gardening, building fences and painting. The Cabrini garden project is currently part of the Co-op Local Community Fund. Co-op shoppers can support the Cabrini House project through this link https:// membership.coop.co.uk/causes/60910. Meanwhile, if you would like to participate in future volunteering days, please email ceri.pearce@diagrama.org

FAMILY, MUSIC & COMEDY

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle in Edenbridge has a number of events coming up this month including family shows The Wagon of Dreams on 4th August, The Crow House on 17th August and Horrible Histories on 24th August. Other events, which take place in three locations in the award-winning gardens of Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, include a range of comedy nights, plays, opera and music events – visit the What’s On section to discover what’s coming up. To book see heverfestival.co.uk or call 07379- 488477.

A WHEELY GREAT EFFORT

Can you help local girl, Milla, raise money for the British Heart Foundation? She’s just 14 and completed the London to Brighton bike ride, with her Dad, after training for many months. If you feel you can support Milla – and a great cause - visit bit.ly/millasbikeride

Administrator wanted!

Southeast Legacies is an ambitious, family-run legal business looking for support in the form of an administrator at our office in Petts Wood. This is a permanent, full-time position. The main focus of the role is providing support for the legal business; duties will include general office support, including filing, database maintenance and client interaction, including booking appointments and sending letters. Previous administration experience is essential. The ideal candidate will display the following qualities: positive and enthusiastic, efficient and well organised, has a strong attention to detail, professional and friendly manner and an understanding of systems and business processes.

An Ambassador for Bromley town centre - a job that makes a difference

Looking for a job where you’ll use all your customer and diplomacy skills and develop new ones? Where you will mostly work out of doors, make a real improvement to Bromley town centre and where no two days are the same? If you like people, have a bubbly personality and are pro-active in resolving problems, then this job could be for you. Your Bromley’s Ambassador is a vital and highly visible part of the small Your Bromley Business Improvement District (BID) team. Starting salary: £23,500 for a 35 hour week, usually 9-5, Mondays to Fridays. Occasional early evening work and weekend work, always with notice, to assist at BID events. For details see

https://yourbromley.com/ybjobs/

SPECIAL UKRAINE INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT On 24th August, The Warren at Hayes will host separate afternoon and evening events to fundraise for and support Ukraine. Jointly presented by the Mayor of Bromley, Cllr Hannah Gray, and the Rotary Clubs of Bromley, there will be daytime family activities, followed by an evening of musical entertainment. For more information see mpthewarren.com

Join the Gracious Care team

Are you look for a new challenge? Do you want to work as part of a fantastic team? We are looking for new staff to join our multi award-winning company. We offer a good package, lots of training and plenty of support. What we ask from you i s a car, a licence and reliability. Call 01689 854747 or see graciouscare.co.uk for details.

Can you spare some time?

On Thursday 13th October the Beckenham Business Association (BBA) will hold its annual Business Day from 10am-4pm. They are seeking volunteers who can offer their time at the event to help within a variety of roles – from helping with initial setup and processing attendees, to fetching equipment and being a point of contact for business owners on the day.

If you can spare your time for the day, please send an email to info@beckenhambusinessassociation.co.uk

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TEE OFF FOR CHARITY

Kent-based accountancy practice Perrys has raised £5,500 for the Gravesend charity Family Matters after successfully hosting its tenth annual fundraising golf day. The event, which was hosted at Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club in Ticehurst, saw 19 teams club together to take on The Old Course. The day included a three-course meal, a silent auction and a raffle, which helped to boost funds. Family Matters provides free therapy and counselling services to survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

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A warm welcome… Pratts Bottom Women’s Institute provides women with fun and friendship plus the chance to learn new skills, get involved in the community and take part in a wide range of activities. Our monthly meetings on the first Thursday of every month (from 2pm-4pm) often have a speaker and within our group we have a Quilting Club, Art Club, Book Club and a Lunch Club. You can be assured of a warm welcome. Email prattsbottom@wkfwi.org.uk or just come along to Pratts Bottom Village Hall. If your son or daughter is interested in how to custom build their own PC, James from Our Technician offers a ‘Teach & Build’ service where he covers every element of the build so that children can have an in-depth understanding of what they’re doing, why they are doing it and what it is for. Something for the summer holidays perhaps?

It’s fun, rewarding and great for children to say that they have built their own PC! For more information see ourtechnician.co.uk or call 0208-616 0244

SHOWCASE AT BLUEWATER

Showcase Cinemas has relaunched its Bluewater site following a luxury refurbishment. The cinema now offers 17 auditoriums with fully customisable recliners, two giant XPlus screens, featuring crystal clear laser projection, and fully immersive Dolby Atmos sound. The VIP Gallery bar and lounge has also undergone a full makeover.

Floral Fest winners

This year’s Bromley Floral Fest entries were themed around the Platinum Jubilee and brought a regal burst of colour and creativity to Bromley High Street. The competition, entered by 30 primary schools from throughout the borough, was judged by gardening expert, Charlie Dimmock, Mark Reeve of Coolings Garden Centre and Frances Forrest of Your Bromley. Winners included Bishop Challenor School for Most Creative, Darrick Wood Junior School for Best Horticultural Display, Clare House Primary School for Best Use of Colour and Elmstead Wood Primary School for Best Use of Theme.

The MumMum Foundation

Gary Valentine set up the MumMum Foundation following the death of his nan (his ‘MumMum’), who Gary describes as “the most loving, caring and beautiful person”. He wanted to give something back to those who are going through cancer treatment as his ‘MumMum’ did. What service do you provide? We support families affected by cancer. Our primary objective is to help put smiles on the faces of those who need them most, whether it be a meal out with loved ones, a trip to the theatre, a day out, a weekend away or simply someone to talk to. Who is it available to? Individuals and families who have been affected by cancer. We were blessed enough to share beautiful memories with our loved one; we want families simply to share the same blessing with theirs. We ask nothing in return. We are just doing what our loved one, ‘MumMum,’ would have wanted. How are you funded? Only via donations. Do you accept donations? Yes – people can donate via the website. When and where do you meet? We don’t hold meetings as such but if you know someone who could benefit from our help, please get in touch. Are you looking for volunteers? Yes, we always need volunteers at our events when we hold them – charity balls, dinners etc.. the more the merrier!

How can people help? By visiting justgiving.com/mummum-foundation to donate.

The MumMum Foundation is based at 262 High Street, Orpington (c/o Valentine and Turner). Visit facebook.com/themummumfoundation or email themummumfoundation@gmail.com for more information.