What’s On

what's on - OCTOBER 2020 community & charity

Bereavement Café 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. We understand many disabled people and their families may be feeling anxious and worried during these difficult times. Please phone our helpline should you require any support or need advice during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bromley Well 9am-5pm 7 days a week Contact: 0300 330 9039 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 the following workshops in October (these workshops are free but you need to be registered as a Bromley Well service user, see website for details).

Friday 2nd & 16th October

Online Fibromyalgia Support Group

Tuesday 6th, 13th & 20th October

Health and Wellbeing workshop for people with long term health conditions

Thursday 8th, 15th & 22nd October

Coping with Life - 3 week course to boost your mental wellbeing

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

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.

family

Halloween Spooktacular at Kent Life Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm) Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU Cost: Adult £9, Child (3-15) £8, Concession £8, Family (2+2) £30 Contact: www.kentlife.org.uk/event/halloweenspooktacular/

A spooky week of pumpkin carving, trick or treating, creepy bugs and fancy dress competitions. Come along and trick or treat in our historic houses if you dare!

Crofton Roman Villa

Crofton Roman Villa has now re-opened in an adapted way on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10am - 1pm until the end of October (subject to any Covid changes).

www.karu.org.uk/crofton_roman_villa.html. Twitter: @CroftonVilla. Email: crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com

No matter what type of property you are looking for... We are here to help www.your-move.co.uk/estate-agent/orpington

Christmas Tree Farm Cudham Road, Downe Village, Kent, BR6 7LF Cost: Adults £5.00 Children aged 2 – 16 £3.00 Contact: 01689 861603 Email: info@xmastreefarm.co.uk www.xmastreefarm.co.uk

The farm has now reopened, see their website for 'Staying Safe at the Farm Measures in Place for your Safety'.

Foal Farm Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3AX Contact: 01959 572386 www.foalfarm.org.uk

The farm has now reopened for visitors. See their website for more information.

Biggin Hill Memorial Museum Family-Friendly Workshops - October Half Term 17th October – 1st November 10am – 3pm Biggin Hill Memorial Museum, Main Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3EJ Cost: See website for details Contact: 01959 422414 www.bhmm.org.uk

Ever wondered what life was like for a Second World War WAAF plotter in RAF Biggin Hill’s Operations Room? Come and see for yourself with the launch of their brand-new plotting table this October half term. There’s also a Battle of Britain trail and daily activities from code cracking to parachute making.

libraries Orpington Library

Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll.org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary

Petts Wood Library

Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley

SOUTHBOROUGH Library

Contact: 020 8467 0355 www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ southborough-library

Bromley libraries are reopening. Due to coronavirus, there are some new safety measures in place, as well as some changes to our library services, that you should know about. Visit www.better.org.uk/coronavirus/librariessafety to view the video containing all the information you need about our libraries reopening. We suggest familiarising yourself with the new measures, but don’t worry – when you arrive there will be plenty of signage and helpful staff on hand to guide you. Together, we can keep our libraries safer, better and stronger than ever.

What's changed?

Your experience may look and feel a little different than usual, but as always, our team will be there to guide you through. You will notice the following changes: • Some services and activities will be unavailable, including print newspapers, magazines, and study and seating areas. • All room bookings, study spaces, events and programmes such as children’s story time sessions and book clubs, remain suspended until further notice. • Our social media programmes will continue, as will access to our online resources including eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, online newspapers and learning resources. View our online resources here. • To meet the government guidelines for gathering limits and social distancing, entry into each of our libraries will be limited, depending on the size of each location. • Strict hygiene and social distancing rules will be in place, including time limits on library visits and a concierge at the door to manage visitor numbers. • You are required to wear a face covering if you’re visitIng a library.

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sports & nature

Cray Wanderers Community Scheme Saturday Football & Multi-skills Every Saturday (during term time) 10am-11am Ages 5-15 Hoblingwell Recreation Ground, Leesons Hill, Orpington, BR5 2SG Cost: £5 Contact: Email admin@craywandscs.com, phone07756 826105, Facebook @craywandscs, https://www.cray-wanderers.com/communityscheme/

We offer football coaching and multi-skills. Our multiskills sessions focus on skill development through fun games based on running, jumping, catching, leaping, kicking, power, strength, agility, balance and hand/eye co-ordination. Places must be booked in advance. Your children’s safety is paramount. We will be following the latest COVID-19 government guidelines which are subject to change. Hygiene practices will be rigorously followed, and toilets/equipment cleaned after use.

October Half-Term Sports Camp Monday 26 – Friday 30 October 10am-12pm (early drop off available), 1pm-3pm, or stay all day Ages 5-15 Hoblingwell Recreation Ground, Leesons Hill, Orpington, BR5 2SG Cost: £12.50 half day, £25 all day or £65 for the full week Optional extras: 8am drop off with breakfast - £8, Lunch provided - £5 Contact: Email admin@craywandscs.com, phone07756 826105, Facebook @craywandscs, www.cray-wanderers.com/community-scheme

Join us for guaranteed fun and games with a choice of football or multi-sports. Children can bring their own packed lunch or book a hot or cold lunch. Your children’s safety is paramount. We will be following the latest COVID-19 government guidelines which are subject to change. Hygiene practices will be rigorously followed, and toilets/equipment cleaned after use. Places must be

booked in advance. Flin's Online & Group Fitness Classes See website for class dates and times Cost: PAYG from £4 - £7 Contact Fran: 07976 412027 www.flinsfitness.co.uk

Online streaming plus Live offerings - 50 classes a week, starting at 6.30am right through the day and over the weekend. Classes include: HIIT, Body Conditioning, Cardio, Strength, Pilates, Yoga, Teens, Zumba, Low Impact Fitness & much more!

Parks and Open Spaces Downloads

A selection of trail leaflets around nature reserves in Bromley can be downloaded here: www.bromley.gov.uk/

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Dolphin Model Boat Club Saturday 11th October 10am to 12:30pm Boating pond by the Poverest Road/Kent Road junction on the Cray Avenue (A224), Orpington, BR5 4AB. Cost: Free Contact: David 01689 850723 or Paul 01322 615980 Web: www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com

Last sailing event of 2020 - come and watch DMBC members sailing a wide variety of model boats, for the final time this season.

Heritage walking trails in the Bromley area Contact: https://tinyurl.com/bromwalks

Bromley council has put together some illustrated leaflets showing walks around historic and interesting places in the Bromley area.

Bromley Mencap Bike Workshop Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10am to 1pm Saturdays 9am to 12pm Norman Park, Hook Farm Road (just of the A21) Contact: Ring The Lodge doorbell for assistance or phone 020 8466 0790

A bike workshop open to anyone who is looking to buy a refurbished bike, have their bike repaired or use the free cycle hire scheme around Norman Park. They also accept donations of unwanted bikes - all bikes received are used to teach their disabled students bike maintenance skills.

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