What's On

ART

Art on Parade, Easter Art Days

6th, 8th, 13th & 14th April

From 10am-3pm Ripley Arts Centre Contact Nicky – 07736400763 Email: info@artonparade.co.uk

Fun art days with Easter-themed activities for children aged 5 to 15. Participants will sketch, paint, design, sculpt, create and decorate Easter-themed activities.

community & charity

Bereavement Café

Message the Facebook page for a call back Meets the last Thursday of every month

Orpington Village Hall, 311 High St, Orpington BR6 0NN 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. Please phone our helpline should you require any support or need advice.

Bromley Well

Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm

Contact: 0808 278 7898 www.bromleywell.org.uk Email: spa@bromleywell.org.uk

Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent.

Drop-in Cuppa & Chat for Seniors (over 60s)

See the website for 2022 dates

10am-12pm Cost: Free Contact: 07891 403161 Email: admin@potentialmecoaching.org.uk www.potentialmecoaching.org.uk

We have a choice of table activities for you to enjoy while you chat such as adult colouring, board games, playing cards, dominoes, crochet, knitting, seasonal crafts.

Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss

Meets 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. 12 Life in... BROMLEY March 2022

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U3A Gardening themed talk by a Sweet Pea Specialist

Wednesday 2nd March

St Marks Church, Westmoreland Rd, Bromley BR2 0TB 2.30pm Contact: 020 8464 5920, email membershipsecretary@ u3abromley.org.uk or see www.u3abromley.org.uk Knitting Club

Knitting blankets, mittens & bonding hearts for Special Care Baby Units at PRUH and Kings College hospitals. 2pm-4pm on Wednesdays during term time Crofton Baptist Church, Orpington Contact: Lin Harewood 01689 877010 on Wednesdays Or email lincbc2020@outlook.com

Anyone is welcome - you don’t have to be an experienced knitter. No need 2-aPly just come and make friends! We are knitters who natter so come and spin a yarn while you knit a yarn for a worthy cause. We won’t let reality get in the way of a good yarn!

BEAUTY

Cheryl Huggins Make Up Masterclass

Saturday 26th March

Start Up Bromley, Bromley Central Library (1st Floor), BR1 1EX 10.30am -12.00 Cost: £12 Contact: 07947 821 991 or email makeup@cherylhuggins.com

Update and create your makeup look for spring / summer 2022! Class includes a live demo of natural or glam professional techniques. Perfect for business events, social media presentations, public speaking, job interviews, weddings and beginners who wish to start their makeup journey. Claim your free virtual skincare consultation when you book your space.

EDUCATION

Lipreading classes

Monday afternoons 2-4pm (term time only)

Poverest Centre, Bromley Adult Education College Cost: Approx £7 per class. Concessions available - see https://baec.ac.uk Contact: Email lisa.cox@baec.ac.uk

One in five people in the UK has hearing loss. It is the most common disability and lipreading classes can be a huge help to many.

Dr Bike Cycle Maintenance Session

Saturday 5th March

Norman Park, Hook Farm Road BR2 9SX 9am-12pm Cost: Free Contact: road.safety@bromley.gov.uk or see www.bromley.gov.uk/DrBike

Get a free MOT for your bike. Qualified DR BIKE cycle mechanics will check your bike and fix minor faults such as brakes, chain, cables, gears and tyre pressure. Bring your bicycle along to the Cow Shed in Norman Park near the Mencap Community Hub at the Hook Farm Road (A21) entrance. The event will have strict social distancing enforced and a queue system.

Flin's Online & Live Fitness Classes

See website for class dates & times

Cost: PAYG £5 - £8 Contact Fran: 07976 412027 www.flinsfitness.co.uk

Online streaming plus live offerings - 40+ classes a week, early mornings, mid mornings and evenings, including weekend classes. Outdoor Boot Camp, Circuits, Strength, Cardio, Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Total Body Lite, Box Fit and more: fitness for all! Mornings at Westcombe Park RFC, evenings at Tubbenden School.

Grace Rose Pilates

Monday: 7pm Tuesday: 9.45am Thursday: 5.30pm (Beginner) and 6.30pm

Christ Church Hall, Tudor Way, Petts Wood BR5 1LH Claim your FREE trial class at www.gracerosepilates.co.uk or contact 07913 912411 email gracerosepilates@hotmail.com Facebook: Grace Rose Pilates

Classical & contemporary trained advanced Pilates teacher. Live classes. 1:1s available.

libraries

Bromley Central Library

Contact: 020 3931 0900 Email: central.library@gll.org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/bromleycentral-library Open Monday - Friday 9.30am -7pm Saturday 9.30am -5pm

Please check websites for the latest library updates and opening times.

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theatre/ Performances

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk

The Addams Family

1st-5th March

Various times Cost: From £21.50

Everyone’s favourite kooky family are coming back on stage in The Addams Family, the spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, starring Joanne Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing and The Rocky Horror Show) as Morticia.

Private Peaceful

8th-12th March

Various times

Cost: From £18

The Peaceful brothers, Tommo and Charlie, have a tough rural childhood facing the loss of their father, financial hardship and a cruel landlord. Their fierce loyalty to each other pulls them through, until one day they both fall for the same girl. And then the Great War comes. Set against the epic backdrop of WW1, we join 18-year-old Private Tommo Peaceful in the trenches as he takes us on a journey through his most cherished memories and tells his story of courage, devotion, family and friendship.

Twirlywoos

15th & 16th March

Various times Cost: Adults £17, Children £15

Join Great BigHoo, Toodloo, Chickedy, Chick and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat. The funny, loveable Twirlywoos are brought to life on stage with beautifully inventive puppetry promising an hour of colourful fun and laughter.

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