what's on - MAY 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.
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.
Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss
Mel Crisp Yoga
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
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 855 424. Email melcrisp41@icloud.com www.melcrispyoga.com
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.
Petts Wood May Fayre
Monday 2nd May, 11.15am The May Fayre parade will start at 11.15am from the car park at the top of Queensway for the crowning by the Mayor at 12 noon on the stage in Bluston Parade. The event will also showcase fairground rides, entertainment and stalls in the Memorial Hall gardens.
HISTORY Open day: Keston Roman Tombs Sunday 22nd May, 11am - 4pm
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
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,
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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, Thursday 9.30am - 7pm, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm, Wednesday & Sunday closed Adult activities:
Plant swap
Tuesday 17th May, 2.15-3.15pm Drop in and meet fellow gardeners, exchange tips, and if you have a surplus of seedlings or plants, give them a good home.
Platinum Jubilee Tea Party
Thursday 26th May, 2-3.30pm Drop in for some afternoon tea to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Platinum Jubilee Tea Time Talk
Friday 27th May 2.15-3.15pm Join us for a Kings & Queens quiz and view 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II in pictures Booking essential Tel: 01689 821607
New Reading Group for Adults
Interested in reading? Enjoy discussing books? Join our NEW reading group Second Thursday of the month 5.30-6.30pm. Booking essential-Limited spaces Tel: 01689 821607
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