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SHRUBBERY CLEARANCE FAMILY HISTORY DAY SATURDAY 30TH MAY 2020, 10:30 – 16:30 Family History Day Saturday 30 th May 2020 10:30 Before After Community News - NOTICEBOARD

Back in November 2019, we ran a story about a local resident, Teresa Stirk, helping create a community garden at Richmal Crompton Fields on Bromley Common. Life In Magazines’ editor, Lauretta, popped along to see how the project was going and chipped in with some shrubbery clearance - check out these ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots. If you’re interested in helping keep the local community garden clear and can spare an hour or two on a Saturday (even for just a one-off!) email teresastirk@gmail.com or see facebook.com/bromleycommon North West Kent Family History Society (NWKFHS) At St George’s RAF Chapel giving talks and offering advice on researching family 11:30: Talk on Family History Research. North West Kent Family History Society (NWKFHS) At St George’s RAF Chapel giving talks and offering advice on researching family history. 11:30: Talk on Family History Research. Fran Rogers (NWKFHS Trustee) 14:30: Talk on Military Research for Family Historians. David Cufley (NWKFHS President) NWKFHS volunteers will be available to answer questions at the following times 10:30-11:30, 12:30-14:30 and 15:30-16:30. Entry is free with museum admission ticket Booking is required for the talks, reserve your place here: https://bhmm.org.uk/?post_type=event&p=1468&preview=true Or call 01959 422414

share local news 8 Life in... Orpington March 2020 lifeinmagazines.co.uk Fran Rogers (NWKFHS 14:30: Talk on Military Research for Family Historians. David Cufley (NWKFHS NWKFHS volunteers will be available to answer questions at the following 10:30 ‐11:30, 12:30 ‐14:30 and 15:30 ‐16:30. Entry is free with museum admission ticket Feature on the Community Noticeboard! Free community and charity events are listed free of charge or there is fee of £30. email hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk with the details. VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Crofton Roman Villa is calling for volunteers to help with school activity workshops and duty/ events when open to the public. Volunteering would suit retired (or soon to be retired) teachers or those with an interest in history/ archaeology. To find out more contact Dr. Brian Philp via email - crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com www.karu.org.uk/crofton_roman_ villa.html 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

BANK ON US! The Bank Locksbottom opened in February and held an opening evening for local dignitaries to sample the menu. The Mayor of Bromley officially opened the Turkish restaurant and local celebrity Rio Ferdinand also attended. We were lucky enough to receive an invite and had the pleasure of being seated next to councillor, Charles Joel, and chairman of the Crofton Residents Association, Robert Hadley, and their respective partners, along with the Mayor of Bromley, Nicholas Bennett. Easter Fayre and Egg Trail Saturday 4th April 2020 11 am - 3pm St Mary's Church Community Hall, BR6 6AG. Full details will be in our April magazine. Donations wanted! The Maypole Project is seeking help with donations for its Easter Fayre in April. If you can donate any chocolate eggs or craft making materials including glue, sequins, pom poms, foam shapes, sticker shapes, adhesive gemstones, Easter ribbon and Easter bonnets, please call 01689 851596. Community News - NOTICEBOARD Support local! Did you know…? The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched new guidance on how to support High Streets so that they can diversify and grow. Have a read at http://bit.Ly/2SkuDRZ and tell us what you think at hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk

Cannon Cars Life In Orpington Mag Artwork 2020.qxp_Layout 1 10/02/2020 10:43 Page 1 The Lower Thames Crossing Residents are reminded that they can have their say on changes to the Lower Thames Crossing, a new road connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex through a tunnel beneath the River Thames. The deadline for comments is 25th March. Visit lowerthamescrossing.co.uk/consultation-2020

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