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IndiGo Art from Home for children aged 9 and above Art projects posted out to you for £5 and FREE Art Projects emailed to you. For more info email Selena and Sarah: info@indigoartclub.com or check us out on Facebook or our website: http://selen30.wixsite.com/indigoartclub
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community & charity
Bereavement Café Message the facebook page for a call back Cost: Free Contact: www.facebook.com/bereavementcafe
If you're struggling with the loss of a loved one, contact The Bereavement Cafe to talk with qualified bereavement counsellors. All are welcome.
St Christopher's Hospice Events Contact: www.stchristophers.org.uk/events/calendar
Join St Christopher's Hospice for a variety of online events including art for all, carers groups, creative writing, prayer, exercise groups, gardening blogs, quiz and puzzle games.
All the online sessions are free to join. If you are able to, please consider a small donation to our emergency appeal - www.stchristophers.org.uk/emergencyappeal
Orpington Village Halls Dementia Support The Dementia Cafe is closed during COVID-19 but we still want to support our cafe friends. Cost: Free Contact: Either call the halls on 01689 891828 and leave your name and number, or send us an email to remotesupport@orpingtonvillagehall.org.uk
We have put together an email-able pack of resources that may be useful to our cafe visitors as well as any new friends currently confined to their homes. Our Cafe volunteers would also like to phone any of our cafe visitors should you be welcome of a call! Please let us know if you would like to receive this information or a phone call from one of the team of volunteers.
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Your essential what's on guide for events, activities, clubs and much more in and around Orpington. There's something for everyone! We’re looking to hear about your news, notices and local events! Email us at hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk
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
family
Celebrate Comic Con this July, with Spellbound Parties Superhero Quiz Night for all DC and Marvel Superhero fans, based on the comics and films. Dress up as your favourite superhero or villain, and test how much of a superhero fan you are! Live from the public Spellbound Parties' Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/spellboundparties.co.uk/
Harry Potter Party Night Friday 31st July 6pm Cost: Free
To celebrate Harry Potter's birthday join Professor Clare Bear (Professor of Harry Potter Studies) for a Harry Potter Themed party with games, dances and competitions. Great fun for all of the family. Live from the public Spellbound Parties' Facebook page.
www.facebook.com/spellboundparties.co.uk/
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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
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.
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.
www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/online-resources
eBooks with OverDrive
You can browse the OverDrive collection, borrow with your library card, and enjoy eBooks on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Borrowed items can be enjoyed immediately in your web browser or can be downloaded to the free Libby app for mobile devices. With hundreds of popular titles to choose from, this collection is guaranteed to have something for everyone.
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eNewspapers with PressReader
With thousands of newspapers from over 100 countries in 60+ languages, PressReader is a trusted source for local and international news on current events from top publications. Explore titles such as the National Post, The Guardian, Washington Post and much more from all over the world. Read on the device of your choice – smartphone, tablet or laptop.
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We provide rehabilitation and Physiotherapy for many different conditions.
Remote consultations now available. eMagazines with RBdigital
Discover complete digital editions of popular magazines from the UK and around the world.
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eComics with OverDrive
OverDrive brings the best teen and adult comic titles from around the world. Explore hundreds of popular titles from Marvel, including Fantastic Four, Deadpool, X-Men, Avengers and much more anytime, anywhere.
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Reliable research with NewsBank
NewsBank provides a comprehensive collection of reliable news sources covering a huge array of topics and issues. It provides fully searchable text archives of many UK and Ireland newspapers, including the image versions of The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Daily Mail and Daily Mirror. www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/online-resources
LISTEN We have a wide range of digital audiobook and music collections. From bestsellers, classics, award-winners and more. We've got something for all ages and tastes. Take your audiobooks and music anywhere with the free apps for iOS and Android. Listening on-the-go has never been faster, easier or more enjoyable.
Digital audiobooks with uLIBRARY
For fans of eAudiobooks, uLIBRARY offers titles from an ever-growing list of publishers, ensuring you’ll always have access to your favourite read wherever you go. The uLIBRARY app makes it easy to browse, borrow and listen to your library's eAudiobooks on your smartphone or tablet.
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Digital audiobooks with OverDrive
Bring the library into your home with OverDrive's collection of digital audiobooks. Enjoy best-sellers, classic literature, stories for kids and much more. Titles are automatically returned, so no more late fees and you can place holds, create wish lists, and return titles easily.
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Digital audiobooks with RBdigital
Explore the great range of digital audio books available on RBdigital.
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Music with Freegal Music
Download and/or stream music on any compatible device. Browse through our vast collection of over 15+ million songs from over 200+ genres. Start streaming music for free.
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WATCH Tune into our libraries' Facebook and Twitter pages for dedicated online programmes to suit all ages. For access to at-home activities, sing-alongs for young children, or eBook reviews and more, start following your local library social media pages below.
Libraries on Facebook
Your local library's Facebook pages a full of fun videos and activities presented by some familiar faces. From crafts and rhymes to bed time stories and activities for kids, you'll enjoy something new every day.
www.facebook.com/BromleyLibraries
Libraries on Twitter
Enjoy games, puzzles, Q&A sessions and more from your local librarians on Twitter. Start following your local library Twitter page below and enjoy access to daily and weekly activity programmes for kids and adults alike.
https://twitter.com/bromlibraries
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!
AquaKids Contact: Instagram @aquakids.uk
Visit www.aquakids.co.uk for Swimming at Home resources and social media for practical AquaTips to do while pools are closed.
BEECHE (High Elms) Activity Packs Contact: www.bromleyparks.co.uk/beeche/ Facebook @BEECHEhighelms
BEECHE has temporarily closed following government social distancing regulations but they have lots of free indoor and outdoor activity guides on their website. From growing veg at home to butterfly and caterpillar activities.
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.
Amazon Wildlife Adventure For Kids And Adults Thursday 9th July 7pm - 7.45pm Cost: Free (donation only) https://tinyurl.com/discoveramazon
Exploring Amazon wildlife at Naycer Rescue Center in Iquitos, Peru - online tour via Zoom for adults and kids 6+.
The Big Cat Sanctuary Live Every Friday on Facebook 11am Cost: Free facebook.com/TheBigCatSanctuary
Join The Big Cat Sanctuary during lockdown to meet all their incredible cats & team live. Packed full of animal facts, insights & fun; the perfect way to learn about cats big & small from your home!
Activity Sheets from The Glades, Bromley Contact: www.theglades.co.uk/activity-sheets
Free activity sheets for kids (and adults!) to keep everyone entertained during these hard times of physical distancing. There are puzzles, nature hunts and around the block scavenger hunts.
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