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August 2020

Have you ever wondered what the ‘London Borough of Bromley twinned with the German town of Neuwied’ sign really means when you drive into the Bromley borough? Wonder no more; in this month’s ‘Final Thought’ you can discover what it’s all about, its historic relevance and how you can get involved. It’s a great read and we’ve learned a lot from it. In fact, we’ve got some cracking articles in this month’s issue – from how to be a morning person and grooming your pet at home, to bargain-hunting charity shop tips and growing your own veggies for immunity.

Community News Getting to know Orpington....................... 4 Write it, Say it, Message it PRIZE GIVEAWAY.................................... 6 Noticeboard.............................................. 8 Mayor's voice........................................... 9

We’d love to know what you think of Life In Orpington and welcome all your comments. There’s even the chance to win a voucher to spend at Tangent Office Resources for the ‘star response’, while you also have the chance to win an iTunes & App store voucher by completing this month’s crossword. Oh and we’re also giving you the chance to get your mitts on ‘Rewild Your Garden’ book in our Home and Garden feature. You can also get your mitts on an eco-friendly kids' bucket and spade set - see the eco feature.

What’s On This month ............................................. 10

Lifestyle Business................................................. 14 Puzzle Page - PRIZE GIVEAWAY........... 16 Pets........................................................ 18 Shopping................................................ 21 Eco......................................................... 22 Life Hacks............................................... 25 Home and Garden.................................. 26 Classifieds.............................................. 28 A Final Thought...................................... 29 Stockists................................................. 30

Meanwhile, we’re delighted to introduce a new regular column starting with this issue. Cllr Hannah Gray, the new Mayor of Bromley, puts pen to paper in her article, Mayor’s Voice, detailing what she has been up to since her election and how you can keep in touch with her and her upcoming events calendar. You can read her debut column on page 9.

Finally, our pet feature has certainly been popular, with plenty of photos of your beloved family members coming in thick and fast.

Please continue to send them in – we love reading about your pets – old and new – and seeing their pictures too. You can email hello@ lifeinmagazines.co.uk.

Until next month, have a great August!

Nicky and Lauretta

Published by: Life In Magazines Ltd

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Nicky: A break from homeschooling.

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Getting Orpington to know Mayfield Place

Great houses of the district For the next few issues of our regular article page we will take you on a journey back in time to look at some of the great houses in our district and their purpose and demise. Sadly a lot of them are long gone, but some do remain. This article gives you a flavour of what is to come.

In the days of the manorial system, where the local Lord or the Manor and the church parishes looked after most of the economics, welfare, law and order etc, the Lord of the Manor’s house was very important. Orpington and district had several manors and large parishes.

Bark Hart House

Did you know?

Elizabeth I stayed at Bark Hart House during her reign.

Orpington itself had two manors: Little Orpington with Mayfield Place as the home of the ‘Lord’ and Greater Orpington with Bark Hart House as the home of the Lord. Chelsfield had several large houses with Goddington House being the best known but others being the actual seat of the manor. St Mary Cray had several manors within its boundaries, and East Hall being the home of one of the Lords of the Manor and others being homes to significant land owners.

Downe, Farnborough and Crofton also had significant houses as their parishes covered quite a lot of land.

East Hall

Crofton Grange

Explaining the manorial or manorialism system and how it evolved (and eventually was phased out) is quite complicated, but we hope to explain that as we look at each house in upcoming features. It wasn’t just the manor ‘Lords’ that had the houses; other houses were built by important local businesspeople and we will cover those in future editions also.

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You might be aware that a lorry hit the bridge at Orpington Station recently? I was driving behind it and it was pretty scary. The incident stopped the traffic and the trains for several hours and six hours later there were still two policemen on site directing traffic. You might recall that there used to be a 'Over height vehicle' warning signal at the top of the hill, but you may not be aware that the local council removed that sign last year to make space for the new cycle lane. We're unfortunately creating the perfect storm here; a number of new flats in the immediate vicinity has increased road usage, we've removed the warning signs, and now we're narrowing the road and encouraging vulnerable bicycle users onto this busy bus route. It would be good to know if there are any plans to address this issue?

Anon We contacted the councillors for their feedback: "The equipment failed due to old age. That was not linked to the improved walking and cycle environment in progress for Crofton Road. The equipment is expensive and has not been fully successful in eliminating bridge impacts. Options are being considered as technology has advanced since the last system was installed. Options such as targeting route planning applications and seeing how operators of high vehicles plan routes and whether that can be addressed. This isn’t the only low rail bridge in the borough".

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I’m sending in a picture of my three rescue girls who in turn have rescued me – Roxy, Jazz and Princess Lily. Sadly, we lost our 17-year old Jack Russell, Trixie, in lockdown. My girls compete in dog shows all over the country doing obedience, agility and heelwork to music. Lily, the little one, loves doing TV and theatre work and recently starred in a Channel 4 programme called Barking Mad. Jazz won a big part in a famous advertising campaign, while Roxy has appeared on Britain's Got Talent, so my lot are stars in their own right. They in turn have helped rescue me after losing both my parents; I owe them all so much.

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MAYOR’S VOICE… First of all, I’m thrilled to be putting together a monthly column in Life In Orpington. I’ve always been a big believer in community and supporting one another, so it’s great to see this celebrated and to be part of that.

As you will have read in last month’s issue, I’m the newly elected Mayor of Bromley and, as part of this monthly update, I’ll be detailing what I’ve been doing in the borough as a whole.

Because of lockdown, getting out to meet people was a little challenging to say the least, but we pulled it off. I was keen to get out and meet all those who were going about their business while the rest of us were isolating – just to say thank you to them. In our day-today lives, we rarely acknowledge the jobs that others do to provide us with a service, so I wanted to make it my mission to be ‘on the ground’ and saying thank you to those who helped support us – from funeral directors, pharmacies and surgeries, to care homes, parcel/ food delivery drivers, the police and schools.

I’ve been meeting independent businesses as well as companies like Ward Security, one of the council’s contractors who, along with the police, have been helping keep the borough safe. They even gave me a demo of how they’ve been continuing to tackle things like knives, drugs and gangs. Other appointments have included the 100th birthday for The Association For The Blind, an annual flag raising ceremony to mark the week running up to Armed Forces Day and a visit to the refuse and recycling centre at Waldo Road. It’s always important to say thank you.

And when it wasn’t safe to do so, I have been utilising technology to send video messages of thanks and support including Princess Royal University Hospital and Orpington Hospital.

And that’s the great thing about technology; it has meant that we’ve been able to keep in touch with our

friends and loved ones throughout lockdown. And utilising technology, including social media and video chats, has meant that I’ve been able to modernise the mayoralty, demonstrating that I’m here to support the borough and to help make it easier to stay connected with me.

Talking of getting in touch – please do send in your requests. By the time you read this, most businesses will have reopened under new social distancing rules, so I expect to be even busier out and about, with a lead visit time of around two to three weeks. You can email mayors.office@bromley.gov.uk On the website there are options to be able to request a phone call from me – important for those who are lonely or are continuing to self-isolate; or I’m taking part in Zoom calls with schools and organisations.

There is also a form to join the mailing list so that you can read about events I’m either involved in or attending. Just visit www.bromley.gov.uk/MayorStayInTouchForm Until next month, take care, Cllr Hannah Gray Mayor of Bromley

GIVING IS RECEIVING Councillor Kim Botting (left) was on hand to take delivery of 2,000 face masks for staff and vulnerable people in the borough from Gigi Chen of Orpington Education. Gigi and her team have already kindly donated over £25,000 and numerous items of PPE to hospitals in Bromley. Thank you Gigi for supporting our community!

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Your essential what's on guide for events, activities, clubs and much more in and around Orpington.

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Contact: www.xmastreefarm.co.uk The farm has now reopened, see their website for 'Staying Safe at the Farm Measures in Place for your Safety'.

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Foal Farm

Flag Day: VJ DAY - 75th Anniversary

Contact: www.foalfarm.org.uk The farm has now reopened for visitors. See their website for more information.

Saturday 15th August 2020 9am - 5pm Farnborough Village

Contact: www.facebook.com/KentFVS For the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, marking both the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. In 2020 we will be asking the nation to remember the impact that leaving, missing and returning home has on service men and women and their loved ones.

Bereavement Café

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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

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.

Contact: 020 8466 0790 Helpline open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Email support: enquiries@bromleymencap/org www.bromleymencap.org.uk

Summer Adventure Quest Summer 2020

Eltham Palace, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, London, SE9 5QE/ SE9 5NP for Sat Nav Cost: Free (Standard admission applies) Contact: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ eltham-palace-and-gardens/ This summer take your family on a free fun adventure with a historical twist. Follow the trail though the palace gardens and track down the clues - crack them all to claim your adventurer's certificate. Kick off your quest at Eltham Palace every day of the school holidays. Standard admission applies.

History Biggin Hill Memorial Museum Re-opening on 15th August

Biggin Hill Memorial Museum, Main Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3EJ Cost: See website for details Contact: 01959 422414 www.bhmm.org.uk Group bookings email: groupbookings@bhmm.org.uk 2020 marks the 80th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain.

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of Britain’s most famous fighter station through the personal experiences of those who served there, and the community that supported them.

Down House - The Home Of Charles Darwin

Luxted Road, Downe, Kent, BR6 7JT Contact: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ home-of-charles-darwin-down-house/ The gardens at are now open for you to visit. You now need to book your timed tickets in advance. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you’re a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance. There are other new steps in place to ensure everyone’s safety, so your visit will be a little different.

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. We’re sure you can’t wait to visit our libraries again, but, 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 on - AUGUST 2020 When will libraries reopen?

Some of our libraries have started opening in a phased manner.

How are we keeping you safe during coronavirus?

Our staff are doing everything they can to keep our libraries as clean and safe as possible. As part of the coronavirus regulations, our libraries will have: Extra cleaning throughout the day.

Hand sanitisation stations to use as you enter and exit.

A limited number of visitors, so it will be easy to maintain a physical distance.

What can you expect at your local library during coronavirus?

The way our libraries operate will be slightly different to what you’re used to.

Before you come to the library, be sure to: Check the opening hours of your location as we will be operating with reduced hours.

Check what facilities will be available as some services may not be operating.

Reserve items online, by phone or email if you’d like to borrow something from the library. A member of staff will then let you know when it’s ready to collect.

You can find your local library here.

During your visit to the library, we ask that you: Keep a safe distance from other visitors and staff.

Come alone if you can.

Acknowledge the coronavirus safety signs around you and listen to the staff as they are there to guide you.

Queue if necessary.

Wipe down any surfaces and equipment before and after use with the cleaning materials provided.

Pay using card, not cash.

What library services will be available during coronavirus?

In some libraries, you will be able to: Browse and borrow books, DVDs and other resources.

Book a computer for 30 minutes.

Use the printer and photocopier.

These services will not be available in all libraries or areas, so please check with your local library before visiting.

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what's on - AUGUST 2020 Below are some of the new and existing services available in most of our libraries:

Library Takeaway

In the initial reopening phase, some libraries will be dishing up a Library Takeaway. What will you order? A bag of thrillers? Cookery books? Documentary DVDs? The process is simple: 1. Connect Call or email your local library with your interests or to reserve items from our catalogue. Phone numbers can be found on your local library's page.

2. Select We will handpick and issue your quarantined items and pack them ready for collection.

3. Collect Your order will be available for collection from your library at a designated time.

Home library service available

The home library service is for residents of Bromley, Dudley, Greenwich, Lincolnshire and Wandsworth who are unable to get to the library and who do not have anyone to go to the local library for them. They also provide a service to people in residential homes and day centres. For more information on the home library service, visit www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ bromley-home-library-service Online library programme available on our libraries Facebook pages. Select your library to learn more.

Social media programme

Our librarians are running an online programme of activities for children and adults – so follow your local library on social media for bed time stories, baby rhyme time and more: Twitter @BromLibraries

Online resources

There are a wide range of online resources which cater for all age-groups and tastes. You can download great eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines and even eComics – all from your phone, tablet or desktop device. https://www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/onlineresources

sports & nature 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!

Orpington Priory & Gardens

Contact: www.facebook.com/orpingtonpriory Facebook @orpingtonpriory Visit the website above or see their Facebook page to see guidance on the new etiquette if visiting Orpington Priory & Gardens and parks and green spaces throughout Bromley borough for your daily exercise during the Coronavirus pandemic, with thanks to The Royal Parks.

Parks and open spaces downloads

A selection of trail leaflets around nature reserves in Bromley can be downloaded here: www.bromley.gov.uk/ downloads/200073/parks_and_open_spaces

Cycle maintenance

1st, 5th, 8th & 12th August 2020

9am - 12pm Norman Park, Hook Farm Road BR2 9SX Cost: Free Contact: LBB Road Safety Team- 020 8313 4546 Email: road.safety@bromley.gov.uk Web: www.bromley.gov.uk/DrBike Get a free MOT for your bike from our fully qualified mechanics at one of our DR BIKE cycle mechanics will check your bike and fix minor faults such as brakes, chain, cables, gears and tyre pressure. We can also advise you on correct saddle height and help to fit your cycle helmet correctly. Simply bring your bicycle along to the Cow Shed in Norman Park near the Mencap Community Hub at the Hook Farm Road (A21) entrance.

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According to research from Premier Inn, more than half of workers transformed their bedrooms into makeshift offices during lockdown. The survey of 2,000 adults who are working from home examined how they have adapted after offices were forced to close in March. More than half (54%) of those questioned said the bedroom is the only place they can get some peace and quiet, so have turned it into a workspace.

As a result, one in five are now snacking in their beds more often - and 18% have even worn pyjamas on a video call.

Workers have been improving their bedroom office by splashing out on new items such as a desk chair, house plants and a new desk, with a comfy pillow to lean on being another vital addition. With no need to commute, 52% said their bedtime and wake-up routines had dramatically changed, with a third getting more sleep. But just under half of those polled said waking up to a messy bedroom puts them in a bad mood for the day.

The company’s Head of Sleep, Sarah Simpson, offers 10 tips on optimising your bedroom environment and getting a great night’s sleep:

1. Tidy away pyjamas and make your bed. Being organised from the get-go, puts you in the right frame of mind to do your best work.

2. Create a different environment for work. Consider covering the bed with a throw and making sure you have a supportive pillow.

3. Avoid snacking or eating in bed while working.

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7. Replace your pillow regularly, have higher cotton count bed linen and ensure your mattress has sufficient support.

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Tracking numbers of butterflies is crucial in the fight to conserve our natural world. Butterflies are not only beautiful creatures but they are extremely important parts of the ecosystem as pollinators and part of the food chain. Sadly they are under threat, with numbers significantly decreased since 1970.

Butterflies also react very quickly to changes in their environment making them fantastic biodiversity indicators, meaning that butterfly declines are an early warning for other wildlife losses. The count will help the Butterfly Conservation team to find trends in species and in turn help them plan how to protect butterflies from extinction, as well as understand the effect of climate change on wildlife. So taking part is of great importance not just for our butterflies but for the wider environment and biodiversity in general.

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RE E H E S I T ADVER My name is Michelle, and I am passionate about what I do.

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How to become a morning person For many of us, working from home continues to be the new normal. For many others, we’re being encouraged to return to work if we’ve encountered a period of not being able to. Whatever your situation, it’s natural to feel lack of motivation with a change in daily structure. It can also send us into a morning lull, and we may find ourselves sleeping in more than we used to. However, during these moments of uncertainty, maintaining a routine is key.

Alister Gray, Executive Leadership Coach and Mindset Expert, explains that ‘routines bring a level of certainty and security amidst a time when uncertainty can often feel overwhelming. Daily routines help us to stay focused, maintain productivity and feel fulfilled by activating the reward system in our brains when we complete tasks.’

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upon waking: “Feel the calm, the peace, the presence.

This one pause will make the biggest shift to your day and all that follows.”

4. Listen to inspiring people: Kirsty also recommends listening to podcasts or audio books from some of the world’s most inspirational people: “‘Allowing their words to infuse and shape your day can be really beneficial, particularly if you begin your mornings listening to their positive mantras.”

5. Bring bedtime forward: Lucy Gornall, Personal Trainer at DigMe Fitness, says the big secret to being a morning person, is simply getting to bed earlier: “I go to sleep between half 9 and 10 and find that getting up at 5 is barely an issue as I will have had at least seven hours sleep.”

6. Reduce the negativity: Alister says we should focus on all the things that are great in life: “We have over 70,000 thoughts per day; it’s suggested up to 80% of these thoughts are negative in their nature as our brain constantly scans and searches for threats in a bid to keep us safe. Try to give yourself a set amount of time to read the news. When time’s up, move on and focus on something else- ideally something happier!”

7. Write it down: Journaling as part of a morning routine is a great way to delve deeper into your motivations, asking questions such as, ‘What would make today great?’, ‘What am I grateful for today?’, and ‘What inspires me most in life?’

8. Set a wake-up intention before bed: ”Take a moment to make a pact with yourself that you will wake up earlier tomorrow than you did today, and then in small increments each day, work towards the desired time.”

9. Move your alarm: Lucy says that placing your alarm across the room means you have to physically get up to turn it off. “When you’re up, stay up, and crack on with the rest of your day!”

WHAT’S BETTER – A TUMBLE DRYER OR AN AIRER? In terms of cost, tumble dryers use a lot more energy and are therefore more expensive to run, so keep costs down by using an airer. However, the problem with airers is that when you allow your clothes to dry naturally inside, it can cause condensation and damp. The best bet?

Use a tumble dryer if it’s wet weather and when there’s sun, use the airer to hang clothes to dry outside. If you need to dry them indoors, try closing the door of the room they’re in and leaving a window open to help with air circulation.

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GROW YOUR OWN IMMUNITY Historic Glasshouse and Greenhouse manufacturer Hartley Botanic share their essential tips for growing the most nutritionally dense, fresh vegetables in your greenhouse.

1: Watercress – ‘powerhouse’ nutrient density score: 100% Once considered a weed, watercress is part of the Brassicaceae family and packs an impressive nutritional punch – particularly vitamin K which is necessary for blood clotting and healthy bones.

2. Chard (or Swiss Chard) – ‘powerhouse’ nutrient density score: 87.27% Chard is an excellent source of vitamin K and is also high in antioxidants, including beta-carotene and flavonoids, which fight free radicals and may protect against disease. It is also loaded with fibre.

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3. Beetroot greens – ‘powerhouse’ nutrient density score: 87.08% Beetroot greens are the green leaves of the beetroot plant and are bursting with vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, known to be a natural immunity booster, vitamin A for healthy skin and eyes and vitamin K. Their health benefits may help boost immunity, lower blood pressure, improve mental health and strengthen bones.

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There are sound reasons why spinach would produce such results, primarily the fact that it is rich in iron. Spinach is also an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C and folate as well as being a good source of manganese, magnesium, iron and vitamin B2. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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by STEVE COTTERELL Town twinning isn't about politics, it's about people and, as a direct result of the London Borough of Bromley being twinned with the German town of Neuwied, many lasting friendships have been formed. Neuwied is one of the largest cities in Rhineland-Palatinate, close to many of the historic sites of the rivers Rhine and Mosel and is a staterecognised tourist resort and centre. It sits on the right bank of the Rhine between Bonn and Koblenz and has just less than 65,000 inhabitants.

Bromley has been twinned with Neuwied since October 16, 1987 and the Bromley Town Twinning Association is a voluntary body, separate from the borough council and run by its own committee under its own funding.

Membership, among which Orpington is well represented, is open to everyone living or working in the borough.

So, what does the Association actually DO? Without doubt, the main event of the year is the exchange visit when, in alternate years, a party of Bromley members visits Neuwied and a party of Neuwied citizens visits Bromley for a long weekend. For convenience, comfort and economy, a coach is arranged for the journey, although those wishing to make their own travel arrangements are perfectly free to do so.

Visitors have the option of staying in the homes of local residents, as their guests, or of staying in a hotel. This autumn it's our turn to go to Neuwied, but because of the Covid 19 situation, this visit has been postponed until next year.

When we visit Neuwied, the programme commences with a Civic Reception followed by some interesting excursions such as a visit to a place of historical interest, a wine festival or even a cruise along one of the most scenic stretches of the Rhine.

Some meals are eaten during excursions, some taken with our hosts and the visit concludes with a banquet at which all members of both organisations attend. We are all made most welcome and spend a most enjoyable few days in the company of our hosts.

On the return visit, when the German people visit us, the programme follows a similar format and we do our best to give our guests an entertaining, interesting and memorable time. Past excursions have included a trip on the Kent & East Sussex Railway from Tenterden and visits to the Houses of Parliament, Chartwell and Brighton Pavilion.

Because strong friendships have developed between members of the two organisations, some also make their own arrangements to visit each other at other times, especially during festivals.

Contact between the two towns isn't limited to association members, though. An annual tennis match is held between the Park Langley Club and Neuwied Tennis Club. The Bromley Youth Music Trust has played at a Spring Festival Concert in Neuwied and Orpington's Newstead Singers have performed in Neuwied. The Ravensbourne Morris Men have visited Neuwied several times and have always received a warm welcome; their performances providing much amusement for the locals. Contact has also been made between schools in Bromley and Neuwied.

However, the exchange visits are not the association's only activities and the committee arranges a programme of events throughout the year. These include a New Year dinner, an annual lecture (on a German theme), visits to places of interest, garden parties, wine tastings and meals out. We also run the occasional stall at local fetes to tell people about the association, raise funds and recruit new members.

The Bromley Town Twinning Association has its own web site at www.bromleytowntwinning.co.uk and a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BromleyTTA. Bromley's partner association in Neuwied, the Freundeskreis Neuwied-Bromley (Neuwied-Bromley Friendship Circle) also has a website at http://freundeskreis-neuwied-bromley.de For further information, please contact the membership secretary on 020-8777 2361 or email becksank@outlook.com

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