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LOOKING FOR FUNDING FOR A COMMUNITY EVENT OR PROJECT?

Did you know that your local Co-op may be able to help? The Community Donations Policy 2020 has just opened and Co-op Food stores can apply for small grants of £15 - £250 in either stock or money to support groups and activities in their local community.

For more information and to check if you are eligible, please contact your local Co-op Member Pioneer, Jenny Collins at jenny.collins@coopmembers.co.uk

THE LITTLE WELLY OBSTACLE COURSE & FESTIVAL SATURDAY 16TH & SUNDAY 17TH MAY

The UK’s biggest obstacle course & festival for children is back for its second year in Kent with a newly designed and extended course (3km or 5km) and over 30 challenges involving water, foam and of course, lots of MUD! In the festival field there will be new activities, live entertainment and free shows including Britain’s Got Talent finalist Christian Lee with his brilliant comedy magic! St Clere Estate, Heritage Pine Forest, Knock Mill Lane, West Kingsdown, Sevenoaks, TN15 6FP BOOK NOW at www.thelittlewelly.co.uk

share local news 8 Life in... Orpington April 2020 lifeinmagazines.co.uk April 8th Beckenham Beacon Lymphoedema 1pm – 2pm 14th Denmark Hill Talking to children and family 11am – 12noon 22nd Beckenham Beacon Health & Wellbeing Event (HWBE) 1pm – 2.30pm 28th Denmark Hill Coping with Anxiety and Worries 11am – 12noon Feature on the Community Noticeboard! for just £30. We aim to list charity and non-profit notices for free (space dependent), or we offer a 20% discount for a guaranteed listing. Email hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk with the details. DEAF NOT STUPID - SAVE THE DATE! On Saturday 16th May an exhibition called Hear Today will be on from 10am-4pm at Orpington Methodist Church Hall, 19 Sevenoaks Road. The free to attend event will feature technology and services intended to improve the quality of life for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. For details see facebook.com/DeafNotStupid CANCER PATIENT WORKSHOPS Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is offering free supportive workshops for cancer patients. Denmark Hill, Macmillan Information & Support Centre Cicely, Saunders Institute, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 9RS Beckenham Beacon, 395 Croydon Road, Physiotherapy Department (1st Floor) Beckenham, BR3 3QL For details call 020 3299 5228 or email kch-tr.macmillan1@nhs.net

CANNON CAN!

Cannon Cars held a charity raffle as part of its 30th birthday celebrations and managed to raise a grand total of £800, which the company split equally between BLG Mind, Bromley Mencap, Chartwell Cancer Trust and St Christopher’s charities. Pictured are Michelle Calthorpe (left) Anna Lacey from the Chartwell Cancer Trust receiving their cheque.

Peckish at Perry Hall Food & Gardening Fair Saturday 16th May 2020 11am - 3pm Perry Hall Primary School, Orpington, BR6 0ED

Looking for something different? If you’re retired and are looking for new interests and the opportunity to learn, meet new people and try new things, why not consider the U3A Orpington? There are nearly 100 activities to choose from - from bridge and golf, to art and music, plus a monthly speaker meeting at Crofton Halls. It costs just £10 a year for annual membership. See www.u3aorpington.org.uk

WANT TO TRY KARATE? JKA Orpington Karate is seeking new members. The friendly club, which practises the 'Shotokan' style of karate, welcomes all ages and meets three times weekly – on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Darrick Wood School and on Saturdays at The Walnuts. Sessions start from £4 for juniors and £6 for adults. For details see jkaorpington.co.uk or email members@jkaorpington.co.uk

A free entry community event with live entertainment, children's activities, great value plants grown by Perry Hall families, hot and cold food and drink, a 'Go Green area' with eco stalls & activities, plus tours of the schools outdoor areas such as the edible garden, chickens and composter. All money raised will go towards Perry Hall PTA. For advertising and stallholder queries please email Caroline Mace at ptaperryhall@gmail.com by Elena Cherneva by Luci Schofield

PRIORY GARDENS: VOLUNTEER GARDENING GROUP This volunteer gardening group meets every Monday at 10am (excluding bank holidays) to help maintain, restore and enhance the Grade II listed Arts & Crafts and Italiante style gardens.