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Arts Society North Kent Monday 9th March 2pm - 3.30pm Crofton Halls, Orpington, BR6 8PR Cost: £8 Contact: 01689 822259 www.theartssocietynorthkent.org.uk High quality lectures on the arts and the history of art. The next meeting is on the Bayeux Tapestry with Imogen Corrigan.

Orpington Photographic Society Tuesday Evenings (until April 2020) 7.45pm - 10pm Small Hall, Christchurch, Charterhouse Rd, Orpington Cost: Up to 3 meetings free (see website for full 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 3rd, 17th and 31st March at King’s College Hospital Denmark Hill 11th and 25th March 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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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. National Trust Orpington & Chislehurst Centre - Crooked Billet, Southborough Lane Thursday 12th March 2.15pm Method Church, Prince Imperial Road, Chislehurst, BR7 5LX Cost: Centre members £3 / non-members £4 Contact: 07717 170067 (for information about how to join the centre) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/ orpington-and-chislehurst-centre Hear about what happened when a V2 rocket destroyed the Crooked Billet, Southborough Lane in November 1944 and how those killed and injured are now commemorated on a blue plaque.

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National Trust Orpington & Chislehurst Centre - A Schoolgirl’s War Thursday 26th March 8pm Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JH Cost: Centre members £3 / non-members £4 Contact: 07717 170067 (for information about how to join the centre) www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/ orpington-and-chislehurst-centre This talk tells the story of school life in wartime using art work created by one of the art teachers at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls during WW2. International Women’s Day Celebration 2020 - Her Story, Her Voice Monday 30th March 9:30am – 2:30pm Committee Room 1, Bromley Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley BR1 3UH Cost: Free (Limited spaces) Contact: info@iverbalize.co.uk In celebration of International Women’s Day, iVerbalize invites you to our inaugural event – Her Story, Her Voice! Come and join us and be inspired by a number of inspirational ‘Bromley’ women from various walks of life, who will be sharing their stories and making their voices heard! Refreshments provided, Networking opportunity with inspirational women.

GCBB Schools Eco Ideas Swap Evening Tuesday 3rd March Beckenham Place Park Mansion, Beckenham BR3 1SY 6pm - 9.30pm Cost: Free Contact: greenerandcleaneruk@gmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/greenerandcleaneruk An opportunity for Head Teachers, Governors, Eco Leads, Heads of PTA and other representatives of local schools to share what they are doing to reduce their school's environmental impact, easy wins and plans for the future (from green energy to recycling to Anti-Idling campaigns & beyond). Includes a one hour reception where delegates can ask questions of speakers and connect with other schools over a glass of wine & nibbles.

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Teen Parents Group Every Friday 1pm - 3pm Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Blenheim Rd, BR6 9BH Cost: Free (pregnant or a parent aged 19 or under) Contact: 01843 447177 A fun, informal group offering advice and support with money, socialising & positive behaviour strategies with your child. Free crèche, free lunch and the possibility of free driving lessons.

history North West Kent Family History Society (Bromley Branch) Every third Saturday of the month 9.45am (doors open) 10.30am start Bromley Methodist Church, College Road, Bromley, BR1 3NS Cost: Free (but donations welcome) Contact: publicity@nwkfhs.org.uk www.nwkfhs.org.uk Talks on family and social history. Experts available for advice. Free parking.

HOBBIES Orpington Stamp and Postcard Fair Saturday 28th March 10am - 4pm At Christ Lutheran Church Hall, 227 Poverest Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 1RD 6pm - 8pm Cost: Free 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!

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Orpington Library Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Storytime Mondays and Fridays 2pm For 2 – 4 year olds. Shortbites Tuesday 3rd March 10.30am - 12pm Cost: Free The Kent, Surrey and Sussex air ambulance . Crafty Crochet Wednesday 4th March 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 2.30am – 4pm Cost: Free - For children aged 7-11 A club for beginners (please book). Oddfellows Tuesday 10th March 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. Thomas Dunton Solicitors Tuesday 17th March 2pm – 4pm Cost: Free Protecting your family assets.

Petts Wood Library Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley Craft & Chat Mondays 2pm - 3.45pm Bring along a craft project and exchange tips with others. Baby Bounce & Rhyme Tuesdays 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 2.15pm - 3pm Cost: Free Age 18 months upwards Playtime, story and craft. Books Aloud Fridays 4pm - 4.45pm Cost: Free Age 4-7 with parents/carers Story and craft. Newspapers, Coffee & Chat Saturdays 9.30am - 10.30am Chat about the week’s news.

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Cost: Free Age 3+ with parents. Spaces limited, first come first served. Tea Time Talk - Friends of Jubilee Country Park Friday 20th March 2.15-3.15pm Cost £1 - refreshments provided Please ring the library to book your place: 01689 821607 Join Jennie Randall to discover more about your local park and the work that it’s friends group do to improve it for both wildlife and people.

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. There will be lots of activities to try that will help with your child’s development.

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NCT Nearly New Sale Saturday 14th March 11am - 12.30pm St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, BR6 0BG Cost: £1.50 Contact: www.nct.org.uk Nearly new baby sale - bargain priced baby equipment. Chislehurst Farmers Market Sunday 15th March 10am and 2pm Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB Cost: Free Contact: 07775 736116 www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk Produce includes seasonal fruit and vegetables, chocolates, cider and alcoholic drinks, bread, meat, cheese, preserves, sauces and much more.

music, dance & film

Simply Retro Saturday 14th March 8.45pm Ye Olde Whyte Lyon, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE Cost: Free Contact: 01689 852631 www.yeoldewhytelyon.co.uk 50's ,60's and 70's band. An evening of nostalgia and great music to dance to. (BT Sports now showing) The Zorbs Saturday 28th March 8.45pm Ye Olde Whyte Lyon, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, BR6 8NE Cost: Free Contact: 01689 852631 www.yeoldewhytelyon.co.uk Mainly Originals but covers too. Once seen never forgotten. Fabulous fun. Indie/Punk/pop/rock/groove. (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.

Orpington Recorded Music Society Alternate Mondays 7.45pm The Orpington Conservative Association, 6 Sevenoaks Road, BR6 9JJ Cost: Free to attend the first meeting Contact: Dennis Nicholas for details (after 6pm) 01689 827284 Friendly people and great music. The programme from January to July is now available.

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Adults Scottish Dancing Beginners Classes Orpington and District Caledonian Society Every Monday evening during term time 8pm - 10:15pm St Paul's Church Hall, Crofton Road BR6 8JE Cost: £5.50 (1st session free!) Contact: www.orpingtonscottishdancing.com Friendly teachers & experienced dancers will help you learn the steps, formations and dances. Come on your own or with friends for a free taster session. No partner needed. You can be assured of a warm welcome & lots of fun!

sports, outdoors & NATURE

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 Friendly group of mums meeting twice a week for social, chatty runs. All abilities welcome.

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 Saturday Night Fever Wednesday 11th – Saturday 14th March Various times Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £26.00 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, who escapes the harsh realities of working-class Brooklyn life when he embarks on a reckless, yet thrilling road to dancing success. The movie soundtrack remains one of the bestselling of all time, featuring the Bee Gees greatest hits including Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than a Woman. Madama Butterfly Sunday 15th March 7.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £24.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Senbla by arrangement with Opera International presents Madama Butterfly, an Ellen Kent Production. Back by public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with unique sets including a Japanese garden and costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, tells the heart-breaking story of a beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Dial M For Murder Tuesday 17th - Saturday 21st March Various times Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £22.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk Can you ever get away with the perfect crime? TV and stage favourite Tom Chambers (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) stars as the charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot, performed by Sally Bretton (Not Going Out, The Office, Death in Paradise). When he discovers she has been unfaithful his mind turns to revenge and the pursuit of the ‘perfect crime’. Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned film of 1950, the iconic Dial M For Murder will leave you spellbound as Tony becomes more tangled in the web of his own making.

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