what's on - SEPTEMBER 2021 community & charity Bereavement Café
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
Message the Facebook page for a call back
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.
Bromley Mencap Services
Contact: 020 8466 0790 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.
Bromley Well
Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm
Contact: 0808 278 7898 Email: spa@bromleywell.org.uk www.bromleywell.org.uk Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Bromley Well is running workshops which are free but you need to be registered as a Bromley Well service user. See website for details.
Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss
Meet 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.
Knitting Club for the Intensive Care Baby Unit at the PRUH Knit from home or attend the ‘drop-in” knitting club
Contact: Lin Harewood 01689 877010 Email: lincbc2020@outlook.com We are knitting for the intensive care baby unit at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), Orpington. Anyone is welcome to join – you don't have to be an experienced knitter.
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.
Fairs and mARKETS Orpington Stamp and Postcard Fair Saturday 18th September
10am to 4pm Christ Lutheran Church Hall, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1RD Free entry Contact: Karen on 07864 264000 Are you interested in stamps and postcards? Do you have a childhood collection and want to resume this fun and interesting hobby or are you after that elusive missing stamp in your collection? Come along and have a look!
Orpington Market
Open Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 9am - 3pm Market Place, Orpington BR6 0TW
16 Life in... Orpington September 2021
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