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MC Quilters Mini Exhibition Saturday 9th May 10:30am - 2:30pm St John's URC, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG Cost: £3 Contact: Carol 01689 853466 Email: carolrainbow170@btinternet.com Doughty's Fabric Sale will be coming to Orpington for the third year, to sell Quilting fabrics. Lots of designs at full and sale prices. In addition, MC Quilters, together with Colour Wheel Quilters will have an exhibition of quilts. Entrance time for this is the same but will be able to view until 3:30pm. Light refreshments available at a small cost. IndiGo Art Club for children aged 9-16 African Animal Collage Wednesday 8th and 15th April 10am -12pm Graphic Birds in Acrylic Paint Thursday 9th and 16th April 10am -12pm St John's URC, Lynwood Grove, Orpington BR6 0BG Cost: £14 (all materials provided) Contact: To sign up or for more info email Selena and Sarah: info@indigoartclub.com All abilities welcome.

Orpington Photographic Society Tuesday Evenings - last meeting - AGM 28th April 7.45pm - 10pm Small Hall, Christchurch, Charterhouse Rd, Orpington Cost: Up to 3 meetings free (see website for details) Contact: www.orpingtonphotographicsociety.co.uk The Orpington Photographic Society is an active and progressive club that welcomes photographers at all levels who are interested in sharing photographic interests, talents and ideas with others during club nights and informal meet ups.

community & charity

Supportive Workshops For Cancer Patients 14th and 28th April at King’s College Hospital Denmark Hill 8th and 22nd April at Beckenham Beacon From 11am-12pm or 1pm-2pm Cost: Free Contact: 020 3299 5228 or Email kch-tr.macmillan1@nhs.net or see the Community Noticeboard post on page 8. Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, is offering free supportive workshops for cancer patients that cover a range of topics.

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Friends of St. Giles Jumble Sale Saturday 18th April 2pm - 3.30pm Farnborough Village Hall, BR6 7BB Cost: £1 admission Contact: Sue 07715 860504 A Quality jumble sale - monies raised go into the Friends funds. 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.

Bereavement Café Last Thursday of the month 11.15am - 1.15pm Orpington Village Hall Cost: Free Contact: www.facebook.com/bereavementcafe If you're struggling with the loss of a loved one, why not come along to The Bereavement Cafe to meet other people who feel the same and qualified bereavement counsellors? All are welcome. Farnborough Village May Queen Crowning Saturday 25th April 1.30pm - Procession, 2pm - Crowning Farnborough Village School Contact: Lisa.davies19@btinternet.com A procession from outside Farnborough Village School at 1.30pm up to the Village Park where the May Queen will be crowned at 2pm. There will also be Maypole dancing, cakes, sweet tombola stalls and more. A Thanksgiving and Flower Service will be held on Sunday 17th May at 4.30pm, St Giles Church, Farnborough Village. The May Queen and her entourage will have their flowers blessed in church and then distributed to the congregation during the service. Followed by a cake sale and sponsored event in the garden of The Woodman the children will all take part in. All are welcome.

Easter Fayre and Egg Trail Saturday 4th April 11am - 3pm St Mary's Church Community Hall, World's End Lane, Green Street Green, BR6 6AG Cost: £2 per child - includes entry into the Egg Trail, Petting Zone* and a chocolate surprise. All children must be accompanied by an adult (free entry). Contact: 01689 851596 Email: fundraising@themaypoleproject.co.uk Join The Maypole Project for their Easter Egg Trail and games. There will a Petting Zone between 11am and 1pm where you can meet baby bunnies and chicks, plus a bouncy castle, face painting, refreshments, stalls and more. Easter holidays - Heroic Adventures Wednesday 8th & 15th April Sessions at 10.30am Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, BR6 8AF Cost: £4 per child, adult carer free Contact: 01689 860939 Email: crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com For up to 11-year olds. No booking needed. Children to be accompanied. Join us to listen to stories of ancient heroes and their adventures. Take part in a quiz and make a fabulous heroic cartoon strip to take home. Making Miracles Easter Egg Hunt Saturday 11th April 11am - 3pm Swanley Park, New Barn Road, Swanley BR8 7PW Cost: £3.50 per child (online booking) or £4.50 per child (on the day) Contact: www.makingmiracles.org.uk Support Making Miracles at their Easter Egg Hunt - there will be an Easter trail, Easter eggs plus you can meet the Easter Bunny. There will also be *facepainting, a *bouncy castle and a *mini railway (*not included in the ticket price). Foal Farm Easter Fayre Sunday 12th April 1.30pm - 4.30pm Foal Farm, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill TN16 3AX Cost: Free Contact: www.foalfarm.org.uk Join Foal Farm for their Easter Fayre - there will be a raffle, hot food, games, an egg hunt, biscuit decorating plus you can meet the animals.

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ECO Wasteless Market Saturday 18th April 11am - 3pm Beckenham Place Park Mansion, Beckenham BR3 1SY Cost: Free Contact: www.wastelessmarket.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/greenerandcleaneruk A zero waste pop up market offering sustainable goods, natural, eco-friendly products, package-free personal care products, refillables, upcycled, organic, vegan or cruelty free items. Bring your containers, reusable bags and Terracycle rubbish.

libraries

Orpington Library Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Children’s Easter Crown Craft! Wednesday 8th April 2pm – 3pm Cost: Free Come along to this special Easter story and craft event! For 5-7 year olds (please book)

Children’s Easter Lollystick Character Craft! Friday 17th April 2pm – 3pm Cost: Free Come along to this special Easter story and craft event! For 2-4 year olds (please book) Storytime Mondays and Fridays 2pm For 2 – 4 year olds. Shortbites Tuesday 7th April 10.30am - 12pm Cost: Free Not Forgotten – The Crooked Billet

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Crafty Crochet First Wednesday of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Free Share your love of crochet with friends over a cuppa. Baby Bounce and Rhyme Thursdays 10am – 10.30am and 11am – 11.30am Age 0-2. Spaces limited, first come first served. Lego Club First and second Saturday of the month 10.30am - 11.30am For children aged eight-11. (please book). Chess Club Saturdays 2.30pm – 4pm Cost: Free - For children aged 7-11 A club for beginners (please book). Oddfellows Tuesday 14th April 2pm - 4pm An afternoon social group. Natty Knitters Last Tuesday of the month 10.30am - 12pm Cost: Free Share and develop your creative skills. All welcome.

Petts Wood Library Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley Easter Fun Tuesday 7th April 2.15pm - 3.15pm Cost: Free For children aged 6+ and their parents/carers Please ring the library to book your free place: 01689 821607 Author Event: Learn about the trailblazing Harriet Tubman with children’s author Sandra Agard. With interactive storytelling and singing, this event is guaranteed to be fun as well as educational. Easter Themed Crafts and Activities. Tuesday 14th April 2.15pm - 3.15pm Thursday 16th April 11am - 12pm Drop in sessions for children aged 4+ and their parents and carers. Craft & Chat Mondays 2pm - 3.45pm Bring along a craft project and exchange tips with others. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Tuesdays (term time only) 9.45am -10.15am & 2.15pm - 2.45pm Ages 0-2. Spaces limited, first come first served. Hard of Hearing Club Every First Tuesday of the month 11am - 12pm The programme may include arts and crafts, games, quizzes, talks, practising or learning basic sign language etc. Stay & Play Thursdays (term time only) 2.15pm - 3pm Cost: Free Age 18 months upwards Playtime, story and craft. Books Aloud Fridays (term time only) 4pm - 4.45pm Cost: Free Age 4-7 with parents/carers Story and craft.

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Newspapers, Coffee & Chat Saturdays 9.30am - 10.30am Chat about the week’s news. Lego Drop In Saturdays 2.15pm - 3pm Cost: Free Age 3+ with parents. Spaces limited, first come first served. Tea Time Talk - U3A Friday 17th April 2.15pm - 3.15pm Cost £1 - refreshments provided Please ring the library to book your place: 01689 821607 Learn about the origins of the U3A, the University of the Third Age, and its development, to the present day. This includes a look at the activities it has to offer.

SOUTHBOROUGH Library Contact: 020 8467 0355 www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ southborough-library Stay and Play Fridays 10am - 10.45am Meet other parents, play and have fun with your child. Activities to try that will help with your child’s development.

music, dance & film

Mahogany SoulZ Saturday 11th April 8.45pm Ye Olde Whyte Lyon, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE Cost: Free Contact: 01689 852631 www.yeoldewhytelyon.co.uk Female fronted jazz/funk/soul band. (BT Sports now showing).

M.M.J.N. Saturday 25th April 8.45pm Ye Olde Whyte Lyon, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE Cost: Free Contact: 01689 852631 www.yeoldewhytelyon.co.uk Pop/rock classics. Covers like no others. 70s, 80s, 90s (BT Sports now showing).

Orpington Record Fair First Sunday of the month 9:30am - 3.30pm Crofton Halls, 27 Crofton Rd, BR6 8PR Cost: £1 Entrance fee (free parking) Contact: Chris on 07812 903667 Email uk.vinylvault@ sky.com or Facebook page Orpington Record Fair Over 50 stalls with thousands of records. Everything from cheap n' cheerful bargain crates, to some of the most collectable vinyl in the UK.

sports, outdoors & NATURE

Dolphin Model Boat Club Sunday 5th and 26th April 10am to 12:30pm Saturday 18 April 1pm to dusk Boating pond by the Poverest Road/Kent Road junction on the Cray Avenue (A224), BR5 4AB Cost: Free Contact: David 01689 850723 or Paul 01322 615980 www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com Come and watch DMBC members sailing a wide variety of model boats. The event will have members displaying model boats fitted with lights.

This Mum Runs Sunday mornings - 8am at High Elms (BEECHE car park) Wednesday evenings - 7:30pm at Tubbenden Park Cost: Free www.facebook.com/groups/thismumrunslondon A friendly group of mums meeting twice a week for social, chatty runs. All abilities welcome. Orpington Road Runners Meet Every Tuesday Time: 7.50pm Meet outside The Buff Cost: Annual membership is £27 for those who want to take part in organised races, or £11 for those interested in keeping fit but not racing Contact: www.orpingtonroadrunners.org.uk A friendly running club that aims to provide safe, interesting and challenging running, together with advice and most importantly companionship. Bromley Ramblers: Walking For Health Every Wednesday 2pm - 3pm Darrick & Newstead Woods & Tugmutton Common Meet outside the cricket pavilion Tugmutton Common Cost: Free Contact: samwalsham@hotmail.com www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Walks are led by trained volunteer leaders and provide a friendly and sociable atmosphere. No booking needed, but if it is your first visit please arrive ten minutes before.

Short Mat Bowls Every Friday 2pm - 4pm Crofton Halls, Orpington, BR6 8PR Cost: First session free Contact: 020 8466 6894 or Email: msthrn@yahoo.co.uk New players welcome. We play in a relaxed and informal environment. A selection of communal bowls is available, so all you need to bring is flat shoes with a smooth sole.

theatre/ Performances

Walk Right Back Friday 10th April 7.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £28 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk From the Producers of That’ll Be The Day, the show tells the story of The Everly Brothers. Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”. The Real Thing Saturday 11th April 7.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £28 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk With original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, and a live five piece band, The Real Thing bring their UK tour to Bromley on the back of a new movie - ‘Everything’ - playing in cinemas and a greatest hits album out on Universal Records. Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook Sunday 19th April 7.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £25 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk The Adele Songbook is a live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of our generations finest singer-songwriters. Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Special, Katie Markham leads a six piece band through favourite Adele hits. What’s In A Name? 21st – 25th April Time: Various Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £22 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Take a seat at the table for a riotiously funny evening that questions whether a person’s name truly reflects who they are. Starring Joe Thomas from The Inbetweeners, alongside Alex Gaumond, Miranda’s Bo Poraj and Emmerdale’s Louise Harwood, What’s In A Name? follows father-to-be Vincent and his partner Anna as they are invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband, Peter. They are joined by childhood friend Carl for a mature and sophisticated gathering. But tonight, a startling revelation about the name chosen for Vincent and Anna’s expected child becomes the catalyst for a destructive argument which spirals out of control.

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Tax factors to consider when investing in property

Perrys Chartered Accountants in London and Kent advises on five tax issues you need to be aware of before investing in UK property...

In spite of the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and the current economic situation, buying an investment property is still an attractive proposition for shrewd landlords who are prepared to seek long-term returns and look beyond shortterm fluctuations in house prices.

If you are considering investing in property in the UK in the near future, it’s important that you thoroughly research the financial implications first, particularly with regard to the amount of tax you will be required to pay. We’ve listed five of the main taxes you need to be aware of below:

1. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) SDLT is payable when you buy a property or land, and is usually payable to HMRC within 30 days of the purchase. There are banded percentage rates depending on the price of the property, ranging from zero for those under £125,000 to 12% for those over £1.5 million. However, if you’re purchasing a second property in England, whilst the tiered tax rate still applies, there is an additional 3% surcharge which applies to the entire purchase price of the property.

2. Capital Gains Tax Capital Gains Tax is a tax on the profit you make when you sell something which has increased in value since it came into your possession. There is a tax free annual exemption each year, much like the personal allowance for income, and the Capital Gains Tax allowance for the tax year 2019/2020 rose from £11,700 to £12,000. Capital gains on the disposal of residential properties are taxed at the rates of 18% and 28%, depending on whether the gain falls within the basic rate or higher rate tax bands.

3. Income Tax The income you receive from renting out your property is taxable and needs to be declared on your Self Assessment Tax Return. This is charged in accordance with your income tax banding, although allowable expenses can be offset against the rental income, such as property repairs and maintenance, council tax, agency fees and building insurance premiums. Tax relief is also available on mortgage interest costs, on loans used to purchase investment properties, but this is being restricted to basic rate tax relief and is not relieved in the same way as other allowable expenses.

4. Inheritance Tax (IHT) A buy to let property will form part of your estate and as such will be liable for Inheritance Tax, but the amount can vary. If you are a sole landlord who owns the property in its entirety, then IHT is payable if the value of your estate, including the investment property, exceeds £325,000 after deducting any outstanding mortgage. If you own the property as a married couple or as civil partners, the threshold on your combined estate is effectively doubled to £650,000. The total value of your estate above this threshold is taxed at 40%.

5. Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) This is an annual tax charge payable mainly by companies which own UK residential property valued at over £500,000. Initially introduced in 2013 for properties valued over £2 million, the value at which ATED applies has been reduced over subsequent years so that considerably more properties fall under its aegis. Entities which may be liable for this tax include companies with a beneficial interest in the property, partnerships where one or more partners is a company, and Collective Investment schemes. There are various reliefs against the ATED charge, such as when the property is rented out, but even if the property is exempt from the tax charge, an ATED return must be submitted each year.

Property investment finance is a very complex area and landlords will benefit from professional guidance on mitigating income tax, capital gains liabilities, asset protection and other essential issues. To find out more about how Perrys can help, please call your local branch.

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