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Welcome to Life in Orpington ...your local community magazine that has something to suit all tastes Nicky

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Welcome to the competition issue! This month we’re delighted to announce that we’re featuring no fewer than FIVE competitions for you to get your teeth into…

Community News

First of all, you might recognise the location of our front cover – it was taken at Christmas Tree Farm in Downe where our daughters, Milla (left) and Nadja had fun feeding the animals. You can win a family ticket to Christmas Tree Farm –hidden in this issue are 5 farmyard animals that look like this…

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Getting to know Orpington....................... 4 Lets get social PRIZE GIVEAWAY............ 7 Noticeboard.............................................. 8 Charity watch......................................... 10 Out & about............................................ 11 Local heroes........................................... 12 Orpington in focus.................................. 13 Restaurant review................................... 14

When you’ve found them, just email us at hello@lifeinmagazines. co.uk or text us on 07403 550068 and tell us the page numbers they’re on!

Other competitions this month include… · Win one of six tickets to the Biggin Hill Air Show! - page 9 · Bag a MiTouch Crossword prize worth a grand total of £516! - page 22 · Win a Scrubba Wash Bag MINI - page 34 · Win a pair of VUE cinema tickets – page 7

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Meanwhile, the highlight of the month for us was our trip on Celebrity Cruises’ new Edge ship, which you can read about on ‘A Final Thought’ - page 36.

Business matters.................................... 20 Puzzle page - PRIZE GIVEAWAY........... 22 Health & beauty...................................... 24 Parenting................................................ 26 Home & garden...................................... 28 Travel...................................................... 30 Technology............................................. 32 Eco news................................................ 34 A final thought........................................ 36 Useful contacts...................................... 38

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A final congratulations go to last month’s winners – Rebecca Ffrancon who won the VUE cinema tickets and Robert Flower who won the Men-U.com products from the crossword.

Until next month, Live, Love, Life….Locally!

Nicky and Lauretta Nicky Grant and Lauretta Wright, Editors PS Life In Orpington will be delivered to a separate area next month. However, you can always read the digital version at lifeinmagazines.co.uk or pick up a copy at various locations in Orpington including cafés, libraries, train stations etc

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The Orpington Car The first part of the 20th Century saw the production of motor cars and other vehicles, powered by the internal combustion engine, soar in all countries that had advanced technologically.

The big names from America and the European Continent may have led the ‘pack’ but lots of engineering companies in many towns and cities popped up across the UK producing all manner of vehicles.

1912 - High Street - Smith and Milroys Garage

In the late 1910s and early 1920s, Orpington and St Mary Cray were competing as the commercial centre points in the district.

From this, technological advances meant that The Orpington Car came to fruition.

The Orpington Car and lesser known van were built by Frank Smith and Jack Milroy, firstly at their works in Wellington Road and then at a bigger works they built opposite the priory pond at the very end of Orpington High Street as seen by these two images.

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Television had still not been invented in 1920 and Radio was leading edge communication

1920c - Orpington Car The car was a two-seater convertible, with dickey seat with a 10 horsepower 7kW engine. As you can see from the images it looks typical of that period.

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Not many artefacts survive and certainly we are unaware of any examples of the car still in existence. The only known survivor once appeared in the 1970's television series Crossroads. In addition to the images of the vehicles we show here, we also have some literature and advertising from the 1920 Motor Show at Olympia from the ‘Auto Car’ magazine at the time. The Orpington Car was shown at many car shows in the period. The car was briefly successful and was built over approximately 5 years with the last car being built in 1925. Smith and Milroy continued to be a stalwart engineering business and would go on to service and sell the motor vehicles that did succeed their own car well into the 20th century.

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Community News - NOTICEBOARD Editor of Life In Orpington, Lauretta Wright, helped organise a street party for Wellbrook Road residents, which helped raise £100 for The Chartwell Cancer Trust. Resid ents pitched in to run stalls with face painting, cakes and refreshments, a raffle and a ‘best cake’ competition. Thanks to all the residents in Wellbrook Road for their gene rous contributions. Life In Orpington is proud to support The Chartwell Cancer Trust – see our Technology feature (page 32) for details of the charity’s latest technological inno vation.

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Oxfam Orpington ho sted a Volunteer Recrui tment Open Day to celebr ate UK Volunteer Week last month.

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The aim was to show case how people in the comm unity can help in volunteering includ ing sorting out and processing the donations that the shop receiv es. If interested in volunteering (all ag es welcome) please call 01689 83 1929.

Chris Leek, a beer sales manager from Orpington, is bidding to break a world record by completing a mammoth 289-mile triathlon in August in under 74 hours and raise £1 million for charity in the process.

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A local Orpington resident, Chris Fuller, has launched a kids rugby magazine in his spare time from his job as a detective in the Met. Chris wanted to do something to encourage literacy at a young age through rugby and promote the core values that the sport offers. Chris writes the content for the magazine himself, with occasional help from contributors. or help support Chris’ involved get to If you’d like aim see http://berugbymagazine.com

Chris, 32, is set to tackle the Enduroman Arch 2 Arc challenge, an unparalleled triathlon consisting of an 87-mile run from London’s Marble Arch to Dover followed by a 21-mile swim across the English Channel, and a 181-mile bike ride from Calais to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. He is aiming to raise awareness and sponsorship for three charities close to his family’s heart; Parkinson’s UK, Lewy Body Society and Orpington’s Saxon Day Centre. Only 34 individuals have ever completed the entire challenge solo. To support Chris see facebook.com/chrisleekchannelchallenge, instagram.com/chris.leek or the sponsorship page at virginmoneygiving.com/ChristopherLeek

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Biggin Hill’s annual airshow, The Festival of Flight, returns on 17th-18th August and is a popular day out for all the family.

This year, the Breitling Jet Team is returning for the first time since 2008, a D-day Tribute Display will hono ur the 75-year anniversary of the Normandy Landings and the Blad es Aerobatic Display Team will be wowing the crowds with their clos e formation aerobatic feats.

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Raising Awareness‌.

What service do you provide?

We offer reflexology, nutritional therapy, lymphodema drainage, mindfulness, reiki and talk therapy to those diagnosed with breast cancer. All our therapists are professionally qualified. The centre is a converted 1864 chapel, designed, created and maintained to give visitors an oasis of calm for those seeking support and therapies during their journey of medical treatment elsewhere.

Who is it available to?

The service is available to anyone in the South East who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. You can self refer to the centre.

How are you funded?

We are funded completely by charitable donations and grants such as the Lottery Fund and the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Do you accept donations?

Yes, donations can be made by cheque or person at the centre. We are also going to be setting up a Just Giving page.

Do you run any events?

Primrose Proms is held every July in Arthurs Garden at Coolings Nursery, Knockholt. This year it is on 6th July.

There will be live music, a two-course buffet supper, an auction and a raffle, with tables of two - eight. Visit our

website or call to purchase tickets. Every year we hold a Charity Golf day in September at Chislehurst Golf Club.

This year it is on 6th September. We hold an annual quiz night in October at The Woodman in Farnborough Village. Our volunteers pack bags at Marks and Spencers Bromley three times a year to raise money. We also hold monthly coffee mornings on the second Thursday of the month at the centre.

Are you looking for volunteers?

We are seeking a replacement receptionist on a Wednesday 9.45am to 4pm. We always love help with the garden - just tidying as we have gardeners every two weeks. We also need help with bag packing three times a year at M&S Bromley.

How else can people help?

By attending any of the functions that we do and by fundraising, plus encourage schools to get involved.

The Primrose Centre is a registered charity, located at 3 Prudence Lane, Farnborough, BR6 8RE. It is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-4pm.

For more information call 01689 880218, email info@primrosecentre.org.uk or see www.primrosecentre.org.uk

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Black men are more likely to get prostate cancer than other men. In the UK, about 1 in 4 Black men will get prostate cancer at some point in their lives.

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Prostate Cancer Charity Golf Day Local resident and keen golfer, Suren Suku, organised a charity golf day at Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre last month to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer. The event was sponsored by WJ King Group and a number of businesses donated a selection of prizes for the raffle, so we went along to meet the players and take pictures. Each attendee was also given a goody bag to take away (featuring Life In Orpington magazine!) and the total amount raised was £1,750. For more information on prostate cancer call 0800 082 1616 or see prostatecanceruk.org

Bethlem Museum Of The Mind We went on a tour of Bethlem Museum Of The Mind, a local attraction that offers more than 280 acres of grounds that people can enjoy – for picnics, walks and exploring. On the first and last Saturday of the month the museum hosts a free event at 2pm. The museum occasionally runs family events and there’s a history walk on the last Saturday of every month, which takes about hour. With free parking and free events, if you’re looking for an alternative local attraction that’s also educational, you can’t go wrong with a visit. The current exhibition, Brilliant Visions: Mescaline, Art, Psychiatry, runs until 1st September. See museumofthemind.org.uk lifeinmagazines.co.uk

We were delighted to see that the newsletter of the Crofton Residents Association had mentioned us on the cover of the June issue citing

“Of all the free commercial publications that we receive, we are most impressed by the very new “Life In Orpington” magazine… if you normally throw such papers aside to read later (and then never do), please have a look at this new one.

It is not just all adverts… there is a very good mix if useful articles, tips, things to do, places to go. They are addressing their readers as human beings with families and feelings. It seems to be a good complement for our very own CRA Newsletter” Thanks very much CRA - we really appreciate your positive, encouraging words!

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Local Heroes...

5 Minutes With...

Peter Hibble

Nominated by Aaron Doe, Orpington PDSA Manager Aaron says: “At a sprightly 70 years of age, Peter had worked as a local postman prior to retirement, but it is his retirement which has spurred him on to greater things. Since then he has been an active member of the local British Legion where in this capacity he can been seen in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday collecting donations and selling poppies in the Walnuts Centre. He has also collected for the RNLI and collected and volunteered for the Orpington branch of Marie Curie until its closure at the end of 2017. Since then he has volunteered at the PDSA in Orpington where he has become a trusted, well thought of and integral part of my staff."

Hey Peter! How did you become involved in working for the PDSA? I started volunteering at Marie Curie because both my sister-in-law and a close friend had cancer and I wanted to give something back to the community for them. Unfortunately, Marie Curie had to give up the lease and the manager, Colleen, started working at the PDSA and convinced me to join her. I’ve been here ever since working on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

What exactly does the PDSA offer?

The PDSA stands for the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals and is the UK’s leading veterinary charity. It provides low cost and free veterinary care to the sick and injured pets of people in need and promotes responsible pet ownership.

What does a typical day look like for you?

When I come in, I speak to the manager Aaron and find out what

What do you love about Orpington?

needs doing. This could be anything from sorting out the books, CDs and DVDs. All the items and clothes we sell are kept on the shelf for a fortnight so that we keep updating the displays. I also do things like check toys are in working order and count the pieces of a jigsaw to make sure they’re all there. After lunch I then go on the till for the afternoon until the shop closes.

What’s the most rewarding thing about your job?

I’ve lived here since 1972 and have seen a lot of changes – some for the better and some for the worse. I’m not a fan of the speed bumps in the High Street and it’s a shame that some of the larger shops have closed over the years, but it’s a great community and I have wonderful neighbours, so I have no plans of moving. I wish more people would embrace the community spirit – if more people helped one another and looked out for each other instead of focusing on just themselves, the world would be a better place.

I love just being here, helping the charity and meeting people. Because I’ve worked all my life in the High Street, I know so many people, so it’s nice when I’m out working and get to chat with them. It’s lovely to be part of the local community.

What are your hopes for the future?

PDSA Orpington is located at 307 High Street, Orpington.

Call 01689 871243 to find out how you can help.

I don’t have any plans – I’m happy to carry on for as long as I can with the PDSA. Apart from that, I’m a big cruise fan and try to book a cruise every other year.

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Superdrug has opened a new store at Nugent Retail Park, featuring a nail bar and brow and lash bar. The store has created 15 new jobs and will offer customers affordable health and beauty products, everyday toiletries and a range of luxury fragrances. Opening days and times are Monday to Friday: 9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.

Transport news Buses replace trains between Lewisham and Orpington on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July as engineering works close the line. Trains which usually run between London Victoria and Orpington will be extended to Tonbridge on Saturday, and Sevenoaks on Sunday. Tickets will be accepted on the London Underground between London Victoria, Embankment, London Charing Cross, Southwark, London Waterloo and London Bridge and on London Buses on routes 126 and 261 between Bromley North and Grove Park.

There will be an amended evening / morning service between London Victoria and Orpington from Monday 8th to Friday 12th July as engineering works take place between Brixton and Herne Hill, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. From Monday to Thursday, the 23:54 Orpington to London Victoria service will not call at any stations after Bromley South until London Victoria. A replacement bus will run from Bromley South to London Victoria, calling at all stations apart from Brixton. Between Tuesday and Friday, the 00:28 London Victoria to Orpington service will not call at any stations until Bromley South. A replacement bus will run from London Victoria to Orpington, calling at all stations except Brixton.

Roadworks Hilda Vale Road and Wellbrook Road will be closed from 8th-26th July as SGN upgrades its network. Likewise, from 29th July until 30th August, both Bassetts Way and Starts Hill Close will be closed due to SGN network upgrades.

also be closed to traffic between 23rd July and 30th August as SGN upgrades its network.

Between 8th-12th July, Thames Water will be carrying out works in Orchard Grove and the road will be closed. Expect delays around the area.

BT will be carrying out works in Repton Road from 15th – 18th July. The road will be closed so expect delays. Also in Repton Road (until 22nd July), there will be multi-way signals along part of the road as SGN upgrades its network. Delays are possible.

From 11th-12th July Network Rail will be closing Tubbenden Lane for detailed bridge examination. Tubbenden Lane will

Worlds End Lane will be closed from 22nd-24th July as UK Power Networks carries out excavation work.

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Thara Thai Review

Life In Orpington’s editors, Nicky and Lauretta, visited Thara Thai restaurant in Locksbottom to try the lunchtime Thai tapas menu….

First impressions On entering we were welcomed by a friendly waiter and shown to our table.

The restaurant was quiet with only a couple of other diners, meaning it was relaxing and we could chat easily.

Alternative easy listening music was playing in the background and was the ideal volume.

The service Service came with a smile and the waiter explained how the Thai tapas menu worked – there was a choice of set menus otherwise there was the option to create your own, but there was an additional fee for this.

The food Nicky chose Tapas 1 which included Chicken Green Curry, Chicken Satay, Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables and Jasmine Rice. Lauretta chose Tapas 3, which included Yummy Chicken Wings, Duck Rolls, Vegetable Tempura and Jasmine Rice. Both dishes were presented on large plates.

Nicky says: “The Green curry was spicy but not too hot with a light sauce packed full of flavour.

The chicken was well marinated and tender and mixed with fresh vegetables. The Stir fried mixed vegetables tasted very fresh and crispy and were served with lovely

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attention to detail. The carrots & courgettes were crinkle cut which looked great and were served in small bite sized pieces. The dish came mixed in a tasty oyster sauce.

The Jasmine rice was fresh and the right consistency, with just the right amount to complement the other dishes. The chicken satay was my favourite, the sauce was amazing and very flavoursome - peanutty but not oily. The chicken was delicious and extremely tender. It was served on a tasty beansprout salad.”

Lauretta says: “The Duck Rolls offered a crispy outer coating and were very tasty, while the Jasmine Rice was sticky (as it should be) and flavoursome. The Vegetable Tempura also offered a crispy outer batter with different fillings inside including broccoli, carrot, courgettes and pepper. The chicken wings were tasty but mild, so they’re ideal for kids. The meal was lovely, but I would probably swap the chicken wings for something like stir fry mixed vegetables next time – only because you had two dishes (duck and vegetable tempura) with a battered coating, and you could get away with losing one of the meat dishes. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal – really tasty, bursting with flavours and my favourite was definitely the duck rolls and vegetable tempura.”

The décor The restaurant was super clean (we even checked out the loos and they passed the test) and the décor was simple but attractive. The owners have also done a great job in introducing plants to brighten up the space. We liked the little nods towards Thailand – elephant prints and ethnic patterns with clean lines and an uncluttered feel.

The details The Thai tapas meals cost £10.95 each and drinks (Jasmine Flowering tea and a lemonade) came to £5.80, with the total food bill £27.70.

Summary Nicky says: “Each portion size was good for a lunchtime tapas and it's a great way to try smaller portions of Thai dishes. The four dishes were plenty for me and I left feeling nicely full but not over bloated. Food was fresh and tasty and was served quickly.”

Lauretta says: “The Thai Tapas is great if you have a healthy appetite and offers great value for money. I struggled to finish my plate as I was so full. The flavours were delicious and overall I’d recommend the Thai tapas as an alternative lunchtime meal.”

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ARTS & CRAFTS Brilliant Visions: Mescaline, Art, Psychiatry Exhibition Wednesdays until Saturday 31st August

Open Wed – Fri, and the first and last Sat of every month 10am – 5pm (last admission 4.30pm) Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham BR3 3BX Cost: Free Contact: www.museumofthemind.org.uk An exhibition of drawings and paintings by Surrealist artists who took part in the Guttman-Maclay mescaline experiments of the 1930s.

Craft & Chat

Every Monday

2pm - 3.45pm Petts Wood Library Cost: Free Contact: www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Bring along a craft project that you are working on, talk to other like minded people and exchange tips and tricks.

Crafty Crochet

First Wednesday of the month

10.30am - 12.30pm Orpington Library Cost: Free Contact: www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Share your love of crochet with friends. All welcome, refreshments provided.

Natty Knitters

Last Tuesday of the month

10.30am - 12pm Orpington Library Cost: Free Contact: www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Share and develop your creative skills over a cuppa.

car boot sales Tripes Farm Boot Sale Sunday 7th & 21st July

Gates open at 7am for sellers & early birds.

Chelsfield Lane, BR6 7RS Cost: Free for buyers (including parking) Contact: 01689 876602 Email: bootsales@tripesfarm.co.uk www.tripesfarm.co.uk Seller prices: No need to book - cars £12, Small to medium commercial vehicle £15. Plus trailer (for cars & vans) + £1. Large commercial vehicle £18. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

what's on - JULY 2019 Hayes Street Farm Boot Sale Sunday 14th & 28th July

Gates open at 6am for sellers & buyers.

Hayes Lane, Bromley, BR2 7LB. Cost: 50p admission for buyers. Sellers details below.

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community & charity events

National Trust Orpington & Chislehurst Centre - Crime in Victorian Kent Thursday 11th July

2.15pm Methodist Church, Prince Imperial Rd, Chislehurst BR7 5LX Cost: Centre members £3 / non-members £4 Contact: 07717 170067 (For information about how to join the Centre) http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/orpingtonand-chislehurst-centre This talk looks at the cause of most crime in Victorian Kent and what effect the proximity of London had on crime in the county.

Summer Showcase Tuesday 16th July

2pm Coolings Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Sevenoaks TN14 7NN (Meet outside Arthurs Restaurant) Cost: £12 per person. No tickets just pay on the day.

Contact Terry or Val on 01689 826478 with any queries Join The Rotary Club of Orpington at Coolings Garden Centre for a “Summer Showcase” and to enjoy a delicious cream tea with home made scones and jam.

Everyone welcome, all proceeds to go to local charities.

National Trust Orpington & Chislehurst Centre - Jubilation Thursday 25th July

8pm Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Rd, BR6 9JH Cost: Centre members £3 / non-members £4 Contact: 07717 170067 (For information about how to join the Centre) http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/orpingtonand-chislehurst-centre The talk covers the Royal Jubilees of Queen Victoria, King George V and the three Jubilees of our present Queen.

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what's on - JULY 2019 Women's Basic Self Defence Class Friday 5th, 12th & 19th July

9.30am - 11.30am Oasis Community Hub, St Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, BR5 4AR Cost: Free Contact: 07899 923052 Email: oasis@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk/oasis-hub

education Darrick Wood Senior School PSA Second Hand Uniform Sale Wednesday 3rd July

6.30pm Darrick Wood Senior School

family & kids

Hard of Hearing Club

Every First Tuesday of the month

11am - 12pm Petts Wood Library, Frankswood Avenue, Petts Wood BR5 1BP Cost: Free Contact: 01689 821607 Email: pettswoodlibrary@gll.org Share experiences over a cup of coffee. The programme may include arts and crafts, games, quizzes, readings, talks, practising or learning basic sign language etc.

Bromley Friendship Centre

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month

1.30pm for 2pm 4th Floor Hall of Bromley Central Library Cost: Annual subscription £15 and monthly visits £2 Looking for a way to meet new friends? We normally have a speaker and end with a cup of tea and biscuit. Regular activities include lunches, outings and theatre visits.

Orpington 'Drop In' Parkinson's Cafe 3rd Thursday of each month

10.30 am-12.30 pm Sanctuary Café, Orpington Baptist Church, Station Road BR6 0RZ Cost: Free Contact: 0344 225 3622 www.localsupport.parkinsons.org.uk Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, share information, experiences and meet new friends.

Free Day Friday

Friday 5th, 12th & 19th July

9.30 am-11.30pm Oasis Community Hub, St Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, BR5 4AR Cost: Free Contact: 07899 923052 Email: oasis@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk/oasis-hub Come talk to Mark or the other parents about anything & everything. Little ones are welcomed.

Short Bites - Dr Mark Honey Tuesday 2nd July

10am - 11.30am Orpington Library Contact: 01689 831551 www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and antibiotic resistance - what are they and how are we tackling them?

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Bumps, Babies and Beyond

Every Monday (term-time only)

1pm - 2.30pm Orpington Methodist Church, 19 Sevenoaks Rd, BR6 9JH Cost: Free Contact: Email: orpington@nct.org.uk Suitable for children from birth up to school age. We offer refreshments and a drop-in free breastfeeding counsellor.

Story Time - Alien Faces Mondays 29th July

2pm - 3pm Orpington Library Cost: Free 01689 831 551 Contact: www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Join us to have fun listening to children’s stories and do an alien craft activity. Ages up to 5.

Tiny Tots

Wednesday 3rd, 10th & 17th July

9.30am – 11am Oasis Community Hub, St Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, BR5 4AR Cost: Free Contact: 07899 923052 Email: oasis@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk/oasis-hub Baby & toddler group with a range of toys and activities. A great chance to socialise with other children and parents in the local community. Free snacks and refreshments.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Every Thursday (term-time only)

Session 1: 10am - 10.30am Session 2: 11am - 11.30am Orpington Library Cost: Free www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Free song & rhymes sessions for babies and toddlers from 0-18 months and their parents and carers.

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Thursday 4th, 11th & 18th July

9:30am – 11am Oasis Community Hub, St Mary Cray Primary Academy, High Street, St Mary Cray, BR5 4AR Cost: Free Contact: 07899 923052 Email: oasis@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk/oasis-hub Baby & toddler group designed to get your little one active and moving. Free snacks and refreshments are provided.

Chatterbooks

Thursdays (monthly)

4.30pm - 5.30pm Orpington Library Contact: 01689 831551 www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Chatterbooks are reading and activity groups that are open to all children aged eight-11.

Teen Parents Group Every Friday

1pm - 3pm Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Blenheim Rd, BR6 9BH Cost: Free Contact: 01843 447177 Pregnant or a parent aged 19 or under? 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.

Lego Club

First and second Saturday of the month

10.30am - 11.30am Orpington Library Contact: 01689 831551 www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Inventive building fun with Lego bricks - build something fantastic. For children aged eight-11.

Just Babies

Every Tuesday

1.30pm - 3.30pm St Nicholas Church,14 Leamington Avenue BR6 9QB Cost: Free Contact: Rosemary Fordyce on 01689 854 261 or rosemaryian@btinternet.com New mothers share their experiences offer each other support.

FESTIVALS, fetes & fairs

Perry Hall School Summer Fair Saturday 6th July

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what's on - JULY 2019 Contact: ptaperryhall@gmail.com A free entry family event with games and tombolas, circus activities, BBQ, bar & café, Inflatables, face painting and more!

The Friends of Jubilee Country Park Meadows Day Fair Saturday 20th July

11am-3pm Jubilee Country Park picnic area from Tent Peg Lane BR5 1BY Cost: Free Contact: 07733 004248 or 07956 801761 www.jubileecountrypark.btck.co.uk Join Friends of Jubilee Park and Bromley Friends of the Earth to celebrate Meadows Day as part of London National Parks City Festival. A day of fun and learning for all the family. Children's crafts, stalls, guided flower walk and nature trail. Bring your own picnic.

Foal Farm Country Festival Day Sunday 21st July

11am – 5pm Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre, Jail Lane Biggin Hill, TN16 3AX Cost: £10 per car, £10 for a family of up to 5 pedestrians, £4 per adult, £2 for children over 3, under 3s are free.

Contact: www.foalfarm.org.uk All of the usual fun, including our famous dog show, Live music, dog agility, stalls, shops, hot food, kids rides, folk music, raffles, doggy splash, The Herbivore Hut, our popular fresh stonebaked pizzas, and our much loved beer tent showcasing locally brewed beers and ciders.

Health & wellbeing Health and Wellbeing Workshops

Thursday 27th June - Sleep and mindfulness Thursday 4th July - Pain management Thursday 11th July - A brief introduction to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) Thursday 18th July - Ensuring good medical care Thursday 25th July - Planning for the future and thinking about self care changes you’d like to make.

2pm - 3.30pm Orpington Village Halls, 311 High St BR6 0NN Cost: Free (but please book) Contact: Tel 07985 444210 or email enquiry@bromleywell.org.uk www.bromleywell.org.uk Workshops for people with long term health conditions.

Join us to meet others, have a chat and share your experiences over a cuppa and refreshments.

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Live Music Afternoon Tuesday 30th July

mARKETS Chislehurst Farmers Market Sunday 21st July

10am - 2pm Hornbrook House Car Park, High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AB Cost: Free Contact: 07775 736116 www.myfarmersmarket.co.uk Seasonal fruit and vegetables, chocolates, alcoholic drinks, bread, meat, cheese, preserves, sauces and much more.

music, dance & film Ravens Wood PSFA Present an outdoor screen of Bohemian Rhapsody Friday 5th July

Doors 7:30, Film starts about 9-9:30pm Petts Wood FC, Barnet Wood Road, Bromley Cost: Adults £12.50 / Children £8.00 Contact: www.ticketsource.co.uk/ravens-woodparents-staff-and-friends-association Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen/ Food and snacks will be available. Licensed bar on-site* Bring a blanket or camping chair.

Bromley's Got Talent Saturday 13th July

12pm - 4pm Club Langley, 2 Hawksbrook Lane, Beckenham, BR3 3SR Cost: Free Contact: Lisa 07827 388041 or lisa@cysticfibrosissupporters.org Twitter @bromleycf Live music in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Supporters. Local performers wanted - live acts, bands and solo artists.

Entertainment for the whole family. Hog roast.

Burnt Wood Concert Sunday 7th July

2.45pm Well Hill Mission Church, BR6 7PJ Cost: £7.50 (includes cream tea) Contact: Carol & Chris Courtney: 01959 535022 Julia & Terry Sparkes: 01689 823749 Vera & Gerry Walker: 01689 606738 Classical television, themes, folk, pop and rock in unique arrangements for cello/ electric cello and keyboards Bring your own picnic chair. Al fresco if fine weather.

2.30 - 5.00pm (Doors Open 2pm) Crofton Halls, Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8PR (Next to Train & Bus Station) Cost: £10, (First Visit; £5.00) Members £8.00 Contact: John Parker; 01689 876800 or Geraldine Knight; 01689 837044 Email: JohnParker2A@Gmail.com www.organfax/clubs/orpington Orpington Keyboard Club welcomes you to an afternoon of Live music! Come, relax and be entertained by Tony Stace and witness the marvels of modern technology, with close-up video presentation onto a large projection screen of the Artiste and his amazing instrument! Free parking, disabled facilities, refreshments and raffle during interval.

sports, outdoors & NATURE Bromley Ramblers: Walking for Health Every Wednesday

2pm (for 1 hour) Darrick & Newstead Woods & Tugmutton Common Meet outside the cricket pavilion Tugmutton Common Cost: Free Contact: Sam Walsham: 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 10 minutes before.

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.

Dolphin Model Boat Club Sunday 21st July

10am to 12:30pm Boating pond by the Poverest Road/Kent Road junction on the Cray Avenue (A224), BR5 4AB. Cost: Free Contact: David 01689 850723 or Paul 01322 615980 www.dolphinmodelboatclub.com Come and watch DMBC members sailing a wide variety of model boats.

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The Golden Key

Saturday 13th July

Tabby McTat

Sunday 21st – Tuesday 23rd July

Contact theatre for showtimes Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets £16.00 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk www.churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Zog, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tabby McTat is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic.

Milkshake! Live

Saturday 27th July

11am & 2.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £19.00, Child Ticket £17.00 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk www.churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets Be part of Milkshake! Live as Milkshake Monkey helps you to learn amazing songs and dances alongside Fireman Sam, Noddy, Shimmer & Shine, Digby Dragon and many more of your favourite Milkshake friends.

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7.00pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets £16.50 Concessions £11.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk www.churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets Skylark School of Dance present the world premiere of their children’s ballet The Golden Key, Aleksey Tolstoy’s Soviet re-imagining of Pinocchio. Follow the adventures of puppet-brought-to-life Buratino, as he tries to unlock the secrets of his makers workshop.

Creative Learning Week Thursday 11th July

7.30pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets £6.00 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk www.churchilltheatre.co.uk/Online/tickets Witness the excellence that is Creative Learning Week at the Churchill Theatre with Celebrate!, the Churchill's summer showcase. Watch two excellent pieces of drama from the winners of this year’s Creative Learning playwright competition, as well as new pieces from Magpie Dance, Slo Mo and the Churchill singers.

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Al fresco working!

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Think about renting a space for the day in London. Examples include the Uncommon space in Fulham (uncommon.co.uk), For a in Spitalfields (foraspace.com), The Clubhouse in Bank (theclubhouselondon.com) and Eccleston Yards (pictured above) in Victoria (centralworking.com). Each space offers al fresco areas, from gardens to rooftops, plus ultra-fast Wi-Fi outdoors. As an example of prices, Uncommon Fulham offers a day pass from £20 plus VAT.

Profitability

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In the third part of the ‘Marketing On A Shoestring’ series, FSB representative to the London Borough of Bromley, Chandra Sharma, offers ideas in which businesses can remain profitable…

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The book is split into five main sections – What You Sell, Your Value and Your Finances, Your People, Marketing and Goal Setting, and is very much a ‘dip-in, dip-out’ book – ideal for those short on time. Take-away ideas come in the form of the practical tips for small businesses, while the case studies offer inspiration and new ways of approaching business. The book retails at £14.99 and is available from all good book shops and Amazon.

Networking calendar!

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Bromley Council has updated the Business section of its website (www.bromley.gov. uk/business). This now includes more comprehensive advice for both existing businesses and new start-up businesses, plus a new calendar promoting upcoming networking events. If you would like to promote your event or view upcoming events see https://tinyurl. com/yy3pjov2. If you have a networking group, or provide business support advice or workshops and you would like to be included on the website please email business@bromley.gov.uk

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Health & Beauty Beauty recycling

Knowing how to recycle your beauty products can be confusing, but help is at hand from Currentbody, who has compiled the ultimate guide to recycling beauty products….

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Heads up on hayfever!

Ah, summertime – family barbecues, footie in the park, walking the dog, picnics with friends - and your other half constantly sneezing!

Unfortunately the pollen in our lawns and parks is one of the main reasons for our hay fever.

Grass pollen affects a staggering 95% of people living with hay fever. The season starts in May and peaks in June, and again in July, making our lawns a hidden ‘pollen bomb’ waiting to go off…

Most types of grass release their pollen when they’re tall. The pollen is released from a flower at the top of the plant. So if you keep your lawn mowed regularly, it's less likely to release its pollen. Another way of reducing the severity of hay fever symptoms is to prevent or reduce the amount of grass pollen entering your body. Everyone can tolerate a certain amount of pollen in their body without reaction. But once this

New Skinny range The Skinny Food Co has launched a new range of zero calorie, zero sugar, zero fat sauces.

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UP, UP & AWAY Jude’s has launched new fruit and veg rocket lollies that contain no refined sugar, instead taking their sweetness from fruit and vegetables.

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DESIGN TIPS YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE THOUGHT OF...

• Add interest to a room by placing items at different heights - shelves, tables, picture frames etc and having them in different textures and complementary colours

• Focus on a feature - preferably as soon as you walk into a room. It could be a stunning piece of furniture, a really unusual object or some colourful artwork.

• Rather than pushing your furniture against the walls try to bring them into a room if possible. You'll create

6 questions to ask when viewing a property

a sense of depth and it will also free up wall space for things like mirrors and wall murals.

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Always have the option of using lamps in rooms like bedrooms and lounges. They will take the harshness of spotlights or down lights away and create a softer, more relaxed vibe.

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In small spaces or those without much natural light, use silk paint on the walls or lighter wallpapers to bounce light around. Mirrors also work well in lightening up a space and making it appear bigger.

THAT’S CUSHY!

Cushions need a bit of a refresh? Pop a tumble dryer sheet into your cushion for that fresh smell that should last at least a week!

SUMMER GARDEN IDEAS 1. Group pots/containers in threes or fives and put in different plants or flowers of varying heights to add interest.

1. What are the neighbours like?

2. Why is the seller moving?

3. Is the property freehold or leasehold? If leasehold how long is the lease, and what are the associated costs?

4. How much is the council tax?

5. What direction does the property face?

6. Exactly what is included in the sale?

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6. Nests galore. There are so many types of birdhouses – from novelty ones, to the ones you can paint and personalise. It’s a great way of encouraging more wildlife – just don’t forget the bird seed!

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Alfresco dining! Sunny days call for picnics on the lawn, while balmy evenings can only mean it’s time to get the barbecue out – stock up on the charcoal before the supermarket runs out!

3. Revive & revamp. If the fence or garden shed look like they need updating, give them a new lease of life by repainting – and maybe opt for a brighter shade for summer.

4. Den planning. Kids love dens, so when the weather warms up, give them sheets and sticks to create their own garden hideaway.

5. Energise your green patch by making the most of solar lights – you can put them under the parasol, buy stakes to light a pathway or opt for spotlights to highlight a garden feature.

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Think about the capacity kettle you need. If you live alone or as a couple you can get away with a smaller one, but a family of six will need at least 1.5 litre capacity

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HOP ABOARD! The trainline.com has launched a Days Out Tool to provide inspiration on attractions to visit based on your origin train station, how long you want to travel for and whether you’re willing to change stations. You can also select according to which type of attraction interests you. It then provides details on the nearest train station, with links to the ‘plan and book your journey’ plus information on how to get from the station to the attraction.

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Back for a second year, Gatwick’s ‘Summer Festival’ will run until 30th September offering the 5.3 million passengers due to travel through Gatwick this summer access to live entertainment, special edition retail products and shopping voucher giveaways.

The event will take over Gatwick’s North and South terminals, which have both been adorned with festival-themed branding and decorations and in its biggest free giveaway to date, Gatwick is also gifting £10,000 worth of vouchers, as well as 3,000 beach balls, to passengers as they head off on their summer breaks.

In-terminal entertainment and airport voucher giveaways take place on 19th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st July and 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th August.

CAN SPONTANEOUS TRIPS REALLY MAKE US HAPPY? Spontaneous trips – defined as trips that people decide to book within two weeks of departure for at least two days away – are on the increase. And according to Travelzoo’s research, spontaneous travellers are twice as likely to describe themselves as “content” or “happy” as those who never travelled.

They also felt themselves able to handle unexpected challenges more easily.

“Time spent with family and friends” was identified by 50% of respondents as the unplanned activity that gives them the most spontaneous happiness, with “getting away for a few days” (36%) in second place. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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Technology

The sky’s the limit for Gatwick Gatwick airport is the focal point for a number of tech innovations right now, starting with noise pollution.

The airport has invested close to £1 million in the latest technology so that nearby residents can check in real-time on noise levels generated. Complaints can also be recorded via the app that has been developed and it is hoped that the data collected can help manage the airport’s performance. The airport is also experimenting with robot valet parking. From the second half of 2019, passengers will have the chance to hand over their keys at the South Terminal of Gatwick and at which point a driverless robot will gently lift their car and store it in a secure car park. The system is also connected to real-time info so the robot can simply return the vehicle and the passenger receives an SMS when they arrive back to let them know it is ready. Gatwick’s partner is Stanley Robotics, who hopes that this collaboration will lead to a sustainable solution for the future and create a seamless customer experience when travelling.

THE EYES & EARS OF THE CLASSROOM The Chartwell Cancer Trust is the first UK charity to introduce a pioneering tech solution in the South East region giving young cancer and leukaemia patients a lifeline back to school life, education and normality during their treatment period and beyond.

An estimated 35,000 children in the UK are battling long-term illness and the inevitable absences from school can be as devastating as the illness itself. For educators and parents, there’s been a frustrating lack of solutions – until now. Equipped with microphone, loudspeaker and camera, the AV1 robot acts as the child’s eyes, ears and voice in the classroom creating a real-time, interactive, app-based connection with school, wherever the child is. The Trust, with the support of Clarkson Wright and Jakes and Vinci Facilities, has raised funds to enable 12 robots and children to be paired – with plans to expand the provision further based on the success of the trials and the growing demand. For details see https://chartwellcancertrust.co.uk/ 32 Life in... Orpington July 2019

A SMART NATION! Research supported by brands including Amazon, Google, Yale, Philips Hue, Ring, Samsung SmartThings, tado and Swinton Insurance, reveals that there are now 15 million ‘smart homes’ in Britain.

A total of 57% of the country's homes now have a smart device to control lights, security, kettle, vacuum cleaner or other devices. And while the majority of smart homeowners use their tech while inside the property, more than one in six use the smart tech remotely on a daily basis to set the temperature or put on the kettle before returning home. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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Eco News AIR POLLUTION

Air pollution can cause both short and long term effects to your health.

It can cause diseases, allergies and particularly affects those who suffer with asthma and underlying respiratory problems. Air pollution can damage the environment and not only affects humans but also animals and food crops. Both human activity and natural processes can generate air pollution.

) with Tim (right) and Mick (left their air quality sensor

Air pollution in Orpington Two Orpington residents, Tim Webb and his neighbour, Mick, decided to get involved in monitoring the local air quality near the Town Centre and have been building and setting up their own home-built air quality sensors. These sensors are currently reporting live data via the Openesense site, just search for Orpington. https://opensensemap.org/ The pair wondered what the local air quality was like in the area and wanted to try out a low cost DIY approach to see what could be achieved. The information is updated every few minutes based on the

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latest readings from the sensors. The air monitors measure temperature, humidity and air pressure.

The sensors work by using a fan to draw in air through a tube, this is then scanned by a laser. The pollution particles in the air are counted and reported online via a programmed Arduino board using a wifi connection. The components are all housed in a weather proofed box mounted on a suitable wall or drain pipe. All you need to report the data is a reliable Wi-Fi connection and a 5 volt power supply within 3 metres of the sensor. It is easy to get involved!

Although the sensors are obviously not in the same league as professional units costing from ÂŁ6,000 upwards, they give an indication on the air quality in the immediate area and they found that pollution in Orpington is generally worse in the winter as more people are using cars and engines are less efficient emitting more fumes.

Also the winter sees a rise in pollution from wood burning stoves.

Hot still weather can also affect air pollution as pollutants settle and do not disperse, we need rain and wind to disperse the particles.

The highest they have recorded pollution in Orpington was during the recent fire at Green Street Green.

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Featuring a flexible inner washboard that allows a machine quality wash in minutes, the Scrubba wash bag MINI is reusable and electricity free, making it the convenient and eco-friendly way to wash socks, underwear or a t-shirt on the go.

THE SCHOOLS' ECO IDEAS SWAP SHOP Tuesday 9th July 7pm - 9pm the drawing room, beckenham place park mansion br3 5bn What: An event bringing together schools from the local area (& beyond) to swap practical eco ideas and examples of how they're working to reduce their environmental impact now and in the future.

There will be a short 'mixer' with refreshments after the talks for socialising, asking questions and swapping contact details etc

Why: To share practical examples of changes made. The event also plans to inspire ideas and help one another in this important area of school administration and pupil welfare. Head teachers, staff, PTA, parents and pupils can all be valuable and active parts of the process. Each green change will benefit children at our own schools and beyond.

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A Final Thought…

A Review Of Celebrity Edge

(the most technologically advanced ship in the world)

by NICKY GRANT & LAURETTA WRIGHT We were beyond excited to get an invite to review Celebrity Cruises’ new ship, Edge, which launched at the end of 2018. As we set sail from Southampton, we counted our lucky blessings to be on board.

From ‘car to bar’ in 10 mins!

Celebrity’s ultimate aim is to get its passengers ‘from car to bar’ in less than 10 minutes. It’s a great concept and, if it works, would make the whole checking in process seamless - unheard of when it comes to travel usually! We were able to check-in in advance via the Celebrity Cruises’ app, meaning that the actual checking-in bit in person was very pleasurable, helped by the fact that there were no queues.

There was no keycard to pick up prior to finding our cabin.

When cruising, keycards are left outside the room for passengers to access. Our cabin had all the mod-cons including a safe, a fridge, a wardrobe, hairdryer, ensuite and get this – a window that turned into a balcony!

The technological edge

So here’s what we learned about the most technologically advanced ship in the world: • Carrying 2,600 passengers, Celebrity Edge was the first ship to be completely designed using 3D technology.

• She boasts a wealth of high-tech innovations – one of the most impressive of these being the latest in facial recognition software. This is offered as standard, meaning passengers no longer have to endure queues when they check-in for their sailing.

• Passengers can also bypass traditional document checks by uploading a ‘selfie’ via the app. The app allows passengers to automatically be checked in.

• The guest app is also great for keeping track of your daily planner and making reservations. Passengers can also engage in guest-to-guest messaging for free and also do group chats – great for families and larger groups.

• Looking ahead, ship to guest messaging (and vice versa) is in the pipeline, as is a virtual concierge. And if the intelligent chat bot can't answer a passenger’s query, it's directed straight to guest services.

• You can open your stateroom using your mobile phone (it becomes the digital key!) Celebrity wants to take this one step further so that the cabin door unlocks as you approach, and mobile phones will be able to control automation services – turning cabin lights on/off, putting the heating up etc…

• In another bold move (and we really like the sound of this), passengers will even be able to order food via their phone, as well as book things like shore excursions and onboard experiences. The possibilities are endless.

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Edge is as sophisticated as they come. If you’re into your tech, then you’ll love the gadgets, the gimmicks and the game-changing check-in procedure– as long as they work.

The ship has got some spectacular speciality restaurants on board (we ate at two of them and they were delightful – especially Le Petit Chef, where dinner is brought to life through engaging digital animation projected onto plates), but we were both really impressed with the dining buffet.

It appeared to be ‘open all hours’ and changed its food about ten times a day - you can imagine that we took our “investigative journalist” roles seriously when it came to exploring all aspects of the buffet. Let’s just say that we avoided the scales for a few weeks after returning home.

Another thing that really impressed us was that Edge was the first cruise ship to ban plastic straws and there are no plastic bottles on board whatsoever. Also godmother of the ship is none other than Malala Yousafzai. In 2014 she became the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize recipient and donated the entire prize earnings to finance a school for girls in Pakistan.

If we’ve whetted your appetite for all things Edge – and the amazing technology that you can have fun with on board, then you should know that this summer she will transport guests to the stunning vistas of the Mediterranean with a range of seven- to 11-night sailings from iconic cities like Barcelona and Rome. Price-wise, an 11-night Amalfi Coast and Greek Isles fly/cruise starts from £3,639 per person in an Infinite Balcony Stateroom, based on two sharing.

It includes flights from Heathrow, transfers, a free classic drinks package for two, meals and entertainment on-board and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

We’ve heard that Edge will be joined by Celebrity Apex in 2020, and two additional sister ships in 2021 and 2022.

And because of that we’re thinking of starting a new magazine “Life On…. A Celebrity Ship” in order to get a sneak preview of the ships – what do you reckon? Would the powers that be go for it? In hindsight we’d probably spend 90% of our time in the dining buffets doing our best impersonation of “investigative journalism”, so perhaps that wouldn’t be such a great idea after all.

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