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Sometimes when we’re telling people about 'Life In Orpington', they'll joke and ask "Is there life in Orpington?!" And we'll always respond with the same answer: "You'd be surprised!"

Community News

Before we started our new publishing venture we thought we'd struggle to come up with things to include in the magazine – how wrong we were! Take last month for example - even on the day we were going to press we received three phone calls asking us to include information – it was certainly a challenge squeezing it all in and meeting the print deadline.

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 The brains behind the business............. 14

One person emailed the following day to include something, but missed the deadline, so we’ve decided to include any missed opportunities in our monthly residents newsletter, which is rapidly gaining subscribers. You can sign up to ensure that you never miss an issue at https://tinyurl.com/lionewsletter

What’s On This month ............................................. 15

You’ll notice that we’ve called this issue ‘The Men’s Issue’ and that’s because it’s Father’s Day in June. We’ve teamed up with some great brands to offer some great giveaways, starting with the male-themed Crossword on page 22.

Lifestyle Business matters.................................... 20 Puzzle page - PRIZE GIVEAWAY........... 22 Health & beauty...................................... 24 Awareness dates.................................... 26 Home & garden...................................... 28 Travel...................................................... 30 Technology............................................. 32 Shopping ............................................... 33 Eco news................................................ 34 Life hacks............................................... 35 A final thought........................................ 36 Useful contacts...................................... 38

Finally, congratulations to last month’s prizewinners – Denise Spencer who won two VUE cinema tickets and Anne Pierpoint who won the Art Books, worth more than £40.

Email us with your thoughts, questions and messages – hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk - we love hearing from you.

Happy June – and remember: 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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Community News

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GettingOrpington to know The two orphanages of St Anne and St Joseph were built in 1893 by the Early 1900s - Orpington RC Archdiocese of Southwark on a 60-acre estate of land they bought in 1891 to the west of Orpington, on the boundaries of Farnborough and Green St Green. The orphanages were much needed to house and educate orphans and homeless children from south east London.

The orphanages flourished and there were often 400 people (children and staff) living at these premises in the early 20th century, with older children leaving for new lives and younger children arriving. In 1909 the original Holy Innocents Chapel was built within the grounds of the orphanage. The complex was almost self-supporting with a small farm and land to live off. You can see this in the aerial image above which shows Sevenoaks Road and the railway tunnel in the top right hand corner.

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Early 1900s - St Anne's Orphanage

Many children would go on to emigrate across the Empire (as was) – mainly Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Rhodesia and other countries with organisations associated with the Roman Catholic church.

New developments In 1954 St Joseph’s Orphanage became St Joseph’s Secondary School, where it continued until it was demolished in the early 1980s. St Anne’s became St Anne’s Primary School, also in 1954 and with some modern buildings is now Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School. Full redevelopment of the estate came eph's Orphanage Early 1900s St Jos when it was found a number of buildings including the chapel were suffering from serious subsidence in the late 1970s. By the early 1980s a new chapel and housing estate was built. What was left of the orphanages had already moved to more modern buildings 120 boys and 150 nearer to Sevenoaks Road. Demand for them was gradually girls resided at the reduced and in turn those buildings were sold and redeveloped in orphanages in the the 1990s. Very little remains of the early 1900 buildings although early 1900s the ‘lodge’ house on Sevenoaks Road is still in place.

Did you know?

A short story of fate A young orphan boy grew up at St Josephs and when he was ready to leave Early 1900s St Anne's Orphanage he moved to a new and exciting life in Canada. That boy, now a man, joined the Canadian army and was sent to the western front in the – First World War. You can imagine his surprise when injured and shipped back to Kent he found himself in the Canadian hospital at Orpington, looking out across the valley at the orphanage that he grew up in. A popular version of this story tells that he was in and out of consciousness on the way back from Folkestone and was only aware that he was going to the ‘16th Ontario Military Hospital’ and didn't realise where it was.

It is also told that he woke up in the morning and was amazed at where he has somehow ended up! The soldier made a good recovery and spent time when he was convalescing with the staff from the Orphanage who knew him well. Whether some CCYY - Orpington - St Joseph's Orphanage of the story is ‘hearsay’ and is correct is not clear, but the story as a whole is true and one that we like to tell.

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Community News - NOTICEBOARD

VOLUNTEERS needed Make a difference to the lives of RAF veterans and personnel in your community.

Picturehouse is opening a newly restored art deco six-screen cinema in Broml ey in late spring The venue will embrace mainstrea m blockbusters as well as the caref ully curated strands. These include Discover Tuesdays, Vintage Sundays and Screen Arts.

The cinema will also host a range of communityfocused, price-adjusted events throu ghout the week including Big Scream (for parents and babies), free Student Screenin gs with E4 Slackers Club, Autism and Dem entiaFriendly Screenings and Silver Scre en events for over-60s. Retro fans can revel in the regular Culture Shock strand for a hit of cult nostalgia, while even well -behaved dogs are welcome at dog-friendly events.

For new release films, tickets rang e from £14.10 (£12.10 for Members) to £5.50 (for Members) all day Monday. See www. picturehouses.com/bromley

Did you know…the original build ing dates from 1936, representing the distinct art deco style of prominen t architect George Coles.

Volunteer caseworkers needed now to join our team of welfare volunteers identifying welfare need amongst the RAF families in your area

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A traditional village fete w ill be held in the Recto ry Gardens, High Street, Farnborough on Saturday 8th June from 11.30am -3.30pm.

There’ll be pl enty of ente rtainment fo the family an r all d entry is just £1 per person with children under 12 go ing free! See What’s On pa the ges for deta ils.

The Village is also hosting a music fest in June - Visi ivial t http://bit.ly/ 2WcGyFi for more info rmation.

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lau Bromley Well has d free to download an young carers. It's fe, sa d, ate dic de a s gives young carer e to reflect on their private online spac m access support the s let caring role and and information.

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SAVE THE DATE! Darrick Wood Senior School PSA is hosting a Second Hand Uniform Sale on

Bromley Mencap summer fair Saturday 15th June, 12-3PM Entry £2 - Kids go Free www.bromleymencap.org.uk

Wednesday 3rd July 7pm - 8.30pm at the school

At the Community Hub at the Lodge Norman Park, Bromley

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Community News - NOTICEBOARD

To mark Sainsbury's 150th anniversary, Sa insbury's Locksbottom has pled ged 150 community ho urs to a local charity, commen cing next month.

The chos

en charity is The Pri mrose Centre, a bre support centre locate ast cancer d in Farnborough. Sa insbury's Locksbottom also rec ently donated over £4 0 worth of Easter eggs to the ch arity for an Easter Eg g Hunt and is contributing to a nu mber of other projec ts. Manager of the supermarket's Lock sbottom store, Mij Ra hman, said: "It's an absolute ho nour to serve the co mmunity and I think The Primrose Centre is a fantastic local charity.”

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Pick up your paint brush, put on your pinny and support a local family with the practicalities of life.

r CASPA Every year Fo urDaysRunni ng take a gr runners, wal oup of kers, rowers, riders and su team to a di fferent part of pport our w as we aim to run 70ish mile onderful country s over 4 days raise money and for CASPA w hile having a great time - why no t join us?

To view our opportunities and apply on line, visit www.demelza.org.uk/volunteervacancies call 01795 845170 or email volunteering@demelza.org.uk

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The team at the new Halfords Autocentre in Orpington recently donated £500 to its chosen charity of the year, the NSPCC, to support the local community. And to thank NHS workers, who do so much for the community, the garage chain recently offered NHS workers the opportunity to claim a free car service or MOT. Way to go guys! lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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WATCH NOTICEBOARD Community News - CHARITY

Raising Awareness….

Do you accept donations?

Name of charity: The Maypole Project.

Location:

We have two offices, one is in Greenwich and the other is in Green St Green, Orpington which is our head office.

What service do you provide:

We support children with complex medical needs by creating a ‘lifeline’ for them, their siblings and their whole family. We provide emotional and social support from the moment of their awareness of their child or young person’s condition, sometimes this is sadly through and following the death of a child.

Our promise to families is that we will stay alongside them, as long as we are needed. Our services, which include a range of therapies, regular activities and outings, will be tailored to their individual needs. For more information about the services and the whole project, please take a look at our website www.themaypoleproject.co.uk.

Who is it available to?

We do have criteria as to who we are able to support but this will be analysed on a case by case basis. We ask that anyone who would like our support please do call in and self refer and then we can send one of our support team out to assess you and let you know the different ways in which we can help.

How are you funded?

We receive no government funding so we completely rely on the generosity of our community. Every year we need to raise over £250,000 in order to continue supporting our families, which is a big challenge so we really do appreciate any support we receive.

We often need items for our events including refreshments, sweets etc. Vouchers are also great for raffle prizes but most of all we do really need people to fundraise for us!

Do you run any events?

We have a range of events throughout the year including our annual Ball, Carol Concert and places in various challenge events incluing Royal Parks Half Marathon, London to Brighton Cycle and Brighton Marathon. If you are interested in finding out about any of these events then please check out our website.

Are you looking for volunteers?

We are always in need of volunteers so if there is anything you are interested in doing then please get in touch with us by calling 01689 851596.

How else can people help?

The main thing we ask people to do is to share the work of The Maypole Project and fundraise for us! Whether it be recommending us a charity of the year partner, holding an event for us, asking your school to fundraise for us or taking part in an event. There is lots of information on our website about the many ways in which you can support us.

Contact details:

For more information about us please check out our website www.themaypoleproject.co.uk or call

01689 851596.

June is #SmallCharitiesWeek and as a small local charity we are keen to promote the work we do. Please do follow us on social media (Twitter- @MaypoleProject/ Facebook- TheMaypoleProject) and share anything you see on our pages.

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To mark its extended evening opening hours and new supper menu, the Orpington Café and Record Store hosted a launch party.

The popular venue, located in Orpington High Street, is now open in the evenings from Tuesday through to Saturday from 5pm, with Happy Hour running from 5pm-7pm. We were lucky enough to join in the celebrations with Scott (pictured) and his team.

Jo Johnson MP officially marked the opening of The DenCare Clinic & Travel Vaccinations in Locksbottom last month.

The event was highlighted with Jo in the dental chair after a ribbon-cutting ceremony and some community-related discussions with local patients. It was a hugely successful event at the recently renovated clinic, which offers a broad range of dental and cosmetic treatments. The clinic is currently running a £500 discount offer at its ‘Invisalign® Smile Day’ on Saturday 22nd June.

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Flash (Harlequin, neutered male) and Florence (grey, neutered female) are still youngsters at only 3 years old. They are both inquisitive, with Florence being the bolder of the two, and a joy to watch explore their surroundings.

If you are interested in adopting Flash & Florence or any of our other animals, please contact Foal Farm Animal Rescue Centre Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, TN16 3AX Tel: 01959 572 386 Email: info@foalfarm.org.uk www.foalfarm.org.uk

Meet Benson, who was a nervous stray when he came to us. He’s lived outdoors with us and has become loving and affectionate. He’s looking for a caring new home and lots of cuddles!

If you are interested in adopting Benson or any of our other rescue cats, please contact Silvana on 01959 572319 or 07958-273118 www.romneyhousecatrescue. org.uk June 2019 Life in... Orpington 11

Community News

Local Heroes...

5 Minutes With...

Mary Spinks

Nominated by Life In Orpington's editor Lauretta Mary Spinks founded The Primrose Centre in 2003. The centre itself was originally the hospital chapel to the old Farnborough Hospital, but after extensive refurbishment is now an oasis of calm that provides support to those with breast cancer.

What’s your background in community and charity work and how did you become involved in The Primrose Centre?

My background is not medical but I have always had an interest in the part medical charities play in improving life for those in need. My first involvement was with Kings College Voluntary Research Trust. I was appointed as a trustee to the Asthma Research Council at a time when the council did not have a fundraiser and went on to organise the Starlight Ball for six years, co chair a royal charity premier and a dinner at the Mansion House for sixty years of the council.

Moving on to specifically funding the Asthma and Allergy Research Centre at Guys was a very exciting time, with funding of over a million pounds achieved, the centre continues to do some amazing work to find a cure for asthma. The idea to create a breast cancer charity was from my wish to do something near home and, with the encouragement of our GP Dr Abdol Tavabie, it was achieved after much work!

What’s the most rewarding thing about your job?

Talk Therapy. We also hold coffee mornings for people to meet and support each other.

What does a typical day look like for you?

It is truly rewarding seeing visitors make progress through their treatment and how much they enjoy the therapies on offer. For many the coffee mornings they attend are a huge source of support. My role at the centre is a great privilege.

A great deal of my time is spent engaging with others involved in breast cancer care and talking through with visitors how we can support them, whilst also checking up how they are progressing in their treatment when they come for therapy.

How can people help or get involved?

It’s very varied and every day is different. Some days time is spent raising awareness of what the charity does and making plans for our next fundraiser - the most important thing is being there to help everyone who comes to the centre.

Charitable donations and grants are our sole source of funding, so fundraising is an important part of what we do. We run a number of events throughout the year and people can help through donations, organising their own fundraising events or volunteering their time.

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.

As Chief Executive I have the support of three amazing trustees who all work to make the centre the wonderful place it is. I work three days a week and being here for others who need our support is so lovely.

What exactly does The Primrose Centre offer?

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

The centre opened in November 2010 and provides support to those diagnosed with breast cancer. What is really important is the centre exists to help those with breast cancer, to support them through their medical treatment elsewhere. This is done by providing free sessions for users – from Reflexology, Reiki and Indian Head Massage, to Lymphodema Drainage, Mindfulness, Nutrition and

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New Mayor appointed. Councillor Nicholas Bennett JP of West Wickham Ward was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2019-20 at the annual meeting of the Council on Wednesday 8th May. , Councillor Bennett said “I look forward to becoming a champion for my chosen charities over the coming year.

I wanted to support good causes that help people from both ends of the age spectrum.

Firstly, I have chosen the Latch Project which is devoted to helping and housing young, hidden homeless people aged 18 and over in the spare rooms of local homeowners in the Borough. My second good cause is Careplus a local charity that has been offering free volunteer service support to those over 65 in Bromley since 1997"

Dockless electric-assisted bikes will be available to hire in the borough from mid-May following an agreement between the council and Lime for a 12-month trial. Lime e-bikes will be distributed to key locations in the borough such as stations and town centres where they can be unlocked by using a smartphone app. Jaanaki Momaya, General Manager for Lime UK, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Bromley Council to bring our dockless e-bikes to another London borough. Thousands of Londoners already regularly use our e-bikes to make zero-emission journeys in the capital – helping to improve air quality and tackle congestion.”

Transport news On Saturday 8th June buses replace trains between Lewisham and Orpington. Trains which usually run between London Victoria and Orpington will be extended to Tonbridge, and the London Victoria to Bromley South service will be retimed.

Roadworks Thames Water will be working on water metre installation in

Beechwood Avenue and Eton Road until 4th June.

Between 3rd – 11th June Crofton Road will see temporary traffic control signals as Thames Water carries out works. Delays are likely.

SGN is carrying out roadworks in Repton Road until 22nd July. Delays are possible. Roadworks will also be carried out in Winchester Road until 21st June Thames Water will be carrying out work in Well Hill from

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Community News

The Brains Behind the Business

The Orpington Café and Record Store opened in November and has gone from strength to strength since its launch. The venue is open seven days a week and offers a full breakfast, lunch and supper menu. It is also fully licensed and features a lounge area for those wanting to relax with drinks surrounded by great music. We spent some time with owner, Scott Buckle, the brains behind the business, to find out more about what’s cooking…

What makes the Orpington Café & Record Store unique?

We offer a menu that is unique to us with a range of classic dishes, but also our own creations. We’re also proud to home cook our menu on site and focus on high quality ingredients and exceptional presentation to really wow our guests. In addition, we aim to provide a service that is above and beyond what our guests would expect; relaxed and informal but attentive and efficient - we aim to know our regulars by name. Finally, I’ve always had a passion for music and vinyl, and with the current revival of vinyl it seemed an ideal way to address a missing retail need in the local area. The records really do add to the guest experience and the feedback we have had on this has been very positive.

What’s your background in the hospitality industry?

My career in retail, premium food, beverage and hospitality began working with Antonio Carluccio at the age of 21 during the early stages of the expansion of the Carluccio’s brand. I worked for Bill’s Restaurants from 2006 through to 2017, leading the operations and developing the concept from its family business origins of two sites to a UK wide recognised brand of 82 restaurants. I was the brand’s first appointed General Manager, Operations Manager, Regional Head of Operations and Regional Operations Director. I achieved the knowledge and capability of store merchandising directly from the founder, Bill Collison, delivering industry leading visuals and guest spaces throughout the rollout of Bill’s. This led to winning a local Store Design and Environment of the Year award for the first Bill’s branded restaurant. We achieved entry into The Good Food Guide with a 3* rating. All this experience has been instrumental in creating the Orpington.

What makes the Orpington special?

My team. I have the most amazing team who are passionate about looking after our guests, each other and the local community. I’m immensely proud of them.

Why did you choose to open a café & record store in Orpington?

When I was looking for somewhere to open a café and record store, Orpington seemed an ideal choice; lots going on, a community feeling and a bustling high street, just like it should be. I wanted to bring something new to Orpington that would complement the many amazing local businesses. I felt a sense of community spirit that I wanted to be part of.

What’s your favourite dish on the menu?

Our pork and beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce with

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big tubes of rigatoni pasta. We use a smoked mozzarella cheese grilled over the meatballs which is delicious.

Finished off with a banoffee pie with espresso for pouring!

What feedback have you received since opening?

We’ve been so overwhelmed with loads of positive and supportive feedback from our guests and the local business community. They frequently comment on the quality of the home cooked food we serve & the warm and cosy environment. We do receive constructive feedback with suggestions on what our guests would like to see us do in the future which we’re really pleased and thankful to receive.

What are your musical tastes?

I love soul music, plenty of vocals, preferably female locals with lots of welly behind it!

What’s the first album you ever bought?

Whitney by Whitney Houston. My mum introduced me to her at the age of eight. I had a narrow escape from my first purchase being a Shakin’ Stevens record. My mum guided me well, it began a life long passion for all things Whitney.

What’s your guilty pleasure - music-wise and food-wise?

Right Said Fred / Cheese too late at night.

What are you most proud of in your new business venture?

The relationships I and my team have with our regular guests.

What makes the perfect cup of coffee?

Training and a massive passion for great coffee. Along with outstanding coffee beans and a top quality milk.

Where did you get your inspiration for the interior of the Orpington?

A real mix of my career with Bill’s and travelling the world with key influences from Australia and New Zealand.

Can you tell us about ’the Buff’ - what it is and what you offer?

The Buff is a private guest room that seats up to ten guests.

We can offer the room with no hire charge for a range of uses from business meetings through to celebrations, private lunches or evening meals. It’s totally enclosed and has a smart screen for those wanting to use it for business purposes. For occasions that are more relaxed like birthdays or social get-togethers, our guests can plug in their own music that is exclusively heard only in The Buff. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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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.

Welfare for Psychedelic Crisis Saturday 1st June 11am - 12pm

Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham BR3 3BX Cost: Free (see website to reserve your ticket) Contact: www.museumofthemind.org.uk Reflect on Basil Beaumont’s experience in the mescaline experiments in the light of her welfare work with PsyCare.

Cake and Conversation Wednesday 5th June 11am

Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham BR3 3BX Cost: Free (see website to reserve your ticket) Contact: www.museumofthemind.org.uk Join us or a slice of cake and a chat about some of the artworks in our collection!

Crochet for Wellbeing Friday 14th June 11am - 1pm

Bethlem Museum of the Mind, Bethlem Royal Hospital Monks Orchard Road, Beckenham BR3 3BX Cost: Free (see website to reserve your ticket) Contact: www.museumofthemind.org.uk Join Angelique and Alison over a slice of cake and a cup of tea to pick up some new skills or practice some old ones. Feel free to bring along your own crochet hooks and wool, but we will also be able to provide some materials.

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. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

what's on - JUNE 2019 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 9th & 23rd June

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.

Hayes Street Farm Boot Sale Sunday 2nd, 16th & 30th June

Gates open at 6am for sellers & buyers.

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

Contact: 0843 289 5101 www.hayesstreetfarmbootfairs.co.uk Seller prices: No need to book - cars £12, car trailer + £3, vans from £15.

community & charity events

Charity Golf Day Sunday 2nd June

Registration is at 9.30am, the first tee time is 11.04am Chelsfield Lakes, Court Road, Orpington BR6 9BX Contact: Suren on ssuku168@sky.com Golf Day having fun & raising funds with awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. All welcome to play & raise lots of money, winning amazing prizes.

Women's Basic Self Defence Class Every Friday until 12th 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 The classes are run by South East London School of Ju-Jitsu and fully funded by Clarion Futures.

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what's on - JUNE 2019 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.

education IT skills

Contact Orpington Library for more information Orpington Library Cost: £65 Contact: 01689 831551 www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Computers and Internet Older and Bolder Course.

family & kids

Bromley Friendship Centre

Every 2nd Wednesday of each month

1.30pm for 2pm 4th Floor Hall of Bromley Central Library (step free access).

Cost: Annual subscription £15 and monthly visits £2 Contact: bromleyfriendshipcentre@yahoo.com 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

10.30am - 12.30pm 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. This is an informal get together for anyone affected by Parkinson’s. All welcome!

Potential Me

Thursday 13th & 27th June

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 Get help and support with things such as CV writing, careers advice, interview preparation and more.

Free Day Friday

3rd Thursday of each month

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 Come talk to Mark or the other parents about anything & everything. Little ones are welcome.

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Family Arts & Crafts

Monday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th June

9.30am – 11.30am Oasis Community Hub, Park Road BR5 4AS Cost: Free (materials provided) Contact: 07899 923052 Email: oasis@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk/oasis-hub A practical course in which you will develop various art and crafts skills that enhance play and interaction with children and build up your own creative abilities.

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

Mondays and Fridays (term-time only)

2pm - 2.30pm Orpington Library Cost: Free www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Storytimes for children ages two to five years and their parents and carers. Numbers are limited.

Moving on to Primary School - Family Learning Course Tuesday 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th June

9.30am – 11.30am Oasis Community Hub, Park Road BR5 4AS Cost: Free Contact: 07899 923052 Email: oasis@st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk www.st-marycray.bromley.sch.uk/oasis-hub Improve your confidence in understanding the Early Years primary curriculum, and how to help your child make the transition between Nursery and Reception. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

Tiny Tots

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Every Wednesday

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.

Tiny Tots Active Every Thursday

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.

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 can share their experiences and offer support to each other.

FESTIVALS, fetes, fairs & pageants

Enchanted Children's Festival Saturday 1st June

10am - 6pm Priory Gardens, Church Hill, Orpington BR6 0NA Cost: Free Contact: www.enchantedfest.com A free all-day arts festival aimed at 5-11 year olds. Highquality arts engagement with performances, workshops and play.

St. Giles Parish Fete Saturday 8th June

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.

11.30am - 3.30pm St. Giles Centre, Church Road, Farnborough BR6 7DB Cost: £1 entry. Children under 12 go free.

Contact: www.farnborough-kent-parish.org.uk St Giles will host a traditional village fete in Rectory Gardens, High St, Farnborough. There will be entertainment from Robert Styles, a Punch & Judy Show plus entertainment from Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Band, Rock Choir and Dance Off Studio.

Teen Parents Group

Chislehurst Rotary Summer Fair

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Thursdays (monthly)

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. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

Saturday 8th June

10am - 4pm Chislehurst Common, near Prickend Pond, BR7 6AH Cost: Free Contact: http://bit.ly/2LSNFyM The Summer Fair includes a children's funfair; a performance stage; the Rotary Club Beer and Pimms tent; and around 70 stalls.

Bromley Pageant Of Motoring Sunday 23rd June

9.30am - 5.00pm Norman Park, Bromley Cost: See website for ticket prices Contact: www.bromleypageant.co.uk The Peter James Insurance Bromley Pageant of Motoring, is one of the world’s largest one-day classic car shows.

With more than 3,000 classics, it is a celebration of this wonderful way of life – a true flavour of a bygone age.

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what's on - JUNE 2019 Health & wellbeing

Invisalign Open Day Saturday 22nd June

All day The DenCare Clinic, 419 Crofton Road, Locksbottom BR6 8NL Contact: 01689 862416, info@dencareclinic.co.uk www.dencareclinic.co.uk A special invisalign open day with a free smile consultation - Call to book your slot.

mARKETS NCT Nearly New Sale Saturday 15th June

10.45am (for NCT members) 11am - 12.30pm (for the general public) St John's United Reformed Church, Lynwood Grove, BR6 0BG Cost: A donation of £1.50 per adult Contact: www.nct.org.uk We are different from other sales locally as we are a ticketed sale which means we are more like a pop up shop rather than people selling their own stuff from their own stalls.

Chislehurst Farmers Market Sunday 16th June

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

Cheeki Monkeys - Baby & Children's Market Saturday 29th June

10:30am - 12:30pm Crofton Junior School, Towncourt Lane BR5 1EL Cost: £1.50 entry for adult shoppers, Children are free Contact: Aimee Marshall - 07971 638002 email: orpington.cheekimonkeys@gmail.com Nearly New Baby Sales are community events for local families to make money while recycling unwanted items.

Buy or sell quality, gently used babies' and children’s toys, clothes and equipment. Great events for savvy mums & dads!

music, dance & theatre gigs Come and Sing Course

6 week course starting Thursday 6th June

7pm - 8pm St Paul's Church Hall, Crofton Road, BR6 8JE Cost: Free (reserve your place) Contact: John on 0797 0737 343 or email: cas@thekentones.co.uk www.thekentones.co.uk The Kentones Chorus in conjunction with The British Association of Barbershop Singers is encouraging more men to sing. This course is aimed at both newcomers and those who may not have sung for a while.

Orpington Folk Club Every Thursday

8.15pm onwards The Change of Horses, Farnborough High Street, BR6 7BB Cost: Free or £7 if there is a guest singer Contact: Steve Jennings 01959 532 754 www.orpingtonfolkclub/org.uk Regular folk event with guest appearances on alternate weeks (on these nights we ask for a contribution to pay the guests). All welcome.

Stacie Collins Gig Tuesday 11th June

8pm The Beaverwood, Beaverwood Rd, Chislehurst BR7 6HF Cost: £12 advance, £13 on the door Contact: Pete Feenstra 0208 761 9078 www.staciecollins.com or www.feenstra.co.uk Stacie Collins and her band present a charismatic and supercharged blend of Nashville Rock, Honky Tonk, Blues and Country music in a special livewire show as her European tour stops off for one night in Chislehurst.

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what's on - JUNE 2019 Dolphin Model Boat Club Sunday 9th and 30th June

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.

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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Business Matters

Credibility: what’s your score?

by CHANDRA SHARMA In the second part of ‘Marketing on a shoestring’ series, Chandra Sharma, FSB representative to the London Borough of Bromley, offers ideas on how small businesses can remain credible…

15 post ideas for social media

• Write blog posts on LinkedIn or your website.

• Post testimonials on social media channels and your website • Hold your own events and promote them for free using sites such as Eventbrite, MeetUp.com, which can be promoted for free on the Bromley e-Business bulletin, which goes out to thousands of Bromley-based businesses.

• Always respond to feedback – on email, on social media channels and on your website – and encourage your clients to offer feedback.

• Make integrity part of your company’s ethos - always remain honest with your customers and admit when you’ve made a mistake.

• Share your achievements – showcase any awards you’ve won or promote your involvement in the local community/charity events. It will go a long way for your credibility.

Trend report: Flexible workspace

Small and medium sized companies in the UK are divided when it comes to allowing their employees to work from home, according to research by Close Brothers Business Barometer.

Over half of SMEs (55%) said that they had a flexible working policy that enabled employees to work from home. However, two fifths (42%) said that they did not, with the remaining 3% unsure. Companies that offer flexible working options felt that increased efficiency was a key benefit, with nearly 70% saying that they believed it improves staff wellbeing and productivity.

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The Montrose Park Club 158 Hurst Rd, 9.30am Debra 07986 969404

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All Saints Church Hall Bark Hart Rd, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Beverley 07500 232416

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Bromley Baptist church (main traffic lights) BR1 3HJ, 5pm & 7pm Michelle 07927 134103

THURSDAY

St Paul’s Cray

Sanderson Hall Mickleham Rd, 9.30am Beverley 07500 232 416

Orpington

Orpington Methodist Church 19 Sevenoaks Rd, 9.30am Michelle 07927 134103

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Christ Church Charterhouse Rd, 5pm & 7pm Debbie 07970 302050

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Methodist Church Lakeswood Road, 9.30am & 11.30am Debra 07986 969404

9.30am & 11.30am Christ Church, Charterhouse Rd Debbie 07970 302050

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Christ Lutheran Church 227 Poverest Rd, 5pm & 7pm Debra 07986 969404

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Orpington

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St Paul’s Cray

Sanderson Hall Mickleham Rd, 5pm & 7pm Beverley 07500 232416

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Health & Beauty 7 ways to beat the bloat...

Experiencing some bloating, gas or belching is natural and common. However, when it comes to a stage where it starts interfering with your daily activities or your feelings of wellbeing, it’s an issue that needs sorting. Here’s seven easy tips from registered nutritionist, Sophie Thurner.

1. Avoid swallowing air: there are 2 sources of gas in

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National Osteoporosis Month According to nhs.uk, Osteoporosis affects more than three million people in the UK. It’s a condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and therefore more likely to break. The condition develops slowly over several years and is usually only diagnosed when a minor fall or sudden impact causes a bone fracture.

Prevention Diet plays a crucial part in lessening your chances of developing osteoporosis. A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D will go a long way to helping. So eat foods such as salmon, baked beans, broccoli, kale, tofu, cheese, yoghurt, eggs and milk for calcium and tuna, mackerel, salmon, cereals and egg yolks for vitamin D.

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Do It Right Regular exercise will also help you either lessen your chances of developing osteoporosis or cope with any discomfort or pain. Gentle exercise could include walking, yoga, pilates, light bouncing on a trampoline, cycling and keep fit sessions.

World Environment Day

Other notable dates this month include…

5th June

VOLUNTEERS WEEK

Father’s Day

16th June – see our present ideas on page 33 – and complete the crossword for the chance to win your dad something special!

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Some older people develop a stooped posture, which happens when the bones in the spine have fractured making it difficult to support the body’s weight.

1st-7th June Why not contact a local charity to see if you can help. Even if you can’t donate money, you can donate your time or expertise.

Child Safety Awareness Week 3rd-9th June

Team Green Britain Bike Week 18th-26th June

A week of events designed to highlight alternatives to the car for every day journeys. Read this month’s Final Thought (page 36) for some inspiration! lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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Home & Garden HOUSE & GARDEN FESTIVAL

Olympia London is hosting a House & Garden Festival from 19th-23rd June. Bringing together three individual events - The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia, HOUSE & GROW and Spirit of Summer - they all present complementary collections offering inspiration and choice to create timeless versatile living spaces to suit all styles, as well as summer shopping. See https://olympia.london for details.

Clear the clutter!

1. Set aside some time to tackle a drawer, a cabinet or a room at a time & ask not to be disturbed 2. Make three piles - keep, donate and throw, and as you pick up each item focus on one thing at a time 3. With items that don't offer memories or sentimental value ask yourself if they offer a purpose or pleasure.

If not - donate them 4. If you're dealing with makeup or lotions/potions be aware that everything has an expiry date 5. For future reference, try to buy things you need rather than things you just want 6. Clear as you go - it will make future clear outs much less daunting 7. Learn to minimilise your life and your belongings. You'll be surprised at how little you actually need 28 Life in... Orpington June 2019

Tips for displaying collections • Group items/ornaments in threes, but you can get away with displaying more if hanging photo frames • Try to match your items to your colour scheme or go for contrasting colours • Discard duplicate items – always go for one of a kind and scour places like boot sales for interesting items that will spark conversation • Use sites like Pinterest to get some inspiration on layouts and display ideas • If displaying in a cabinet, consider upcycling the cabinet to match your room colour or theme

6 GARDEN JOBS FOR JUNE June is the longest month and with the additional daylight and warmth there are some things that you can be doing to make sure your outdoor space looks as good as possible: 1.

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Mow your lawn as regularly as possible- preferably once a week. The warmth means that your lawn is actively growing so think of over- seeding sparse patches, getting rid of moss and feeding.

In tandem with flower beds coming into their own so are the weeds. Make sure to dust off your hoe and weed regularly especially when it’s dry.

June can be a very hot month so look for evidence that any plants or flowers in greenhouses are overheating. If that is the case you can help prevent scorch by making sure that plants are well ventilated and shaded.

Many perennials in your borders may put on so much growth at this time of year that they are liable to collapse under their own weight, especially with heavy rainfall. Staking tall plants early in the season should help protect against this.

Be smart when watering. As it can be very hot in the middle part of the day, water your garden early in the morning or the cool of the evening. This should help reduce evaporation.

Hanging baskets add a splash of colour and by now you are well clear of the risk of frost. Watch out for baskets drying out so unless the soil is moist water every day. lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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down the temperature your hot water is heated to during warmer weather? This will help to reduce your fuel bills. Simply adjust your boiler controls to heat the water to 60 degrees in spring/summer instead of 65 degrees in autumn/winter.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATTRESS by the experts at The Bed Post

Your bed/mattress is arguably the most important household item you will buy. After all it’s the thing you use for the most hours each day and in which you will spend up to a third of your life! Here are a few tips when you are trying out models in the showroom: • Take off your coat before you try the models unless of course that’s what you usually sleep in!

• Allow plenty of time and lie on the beds exactly how you would when climbing into bed at the end of the day, on your back, side or front or all three. The visco elastic “Memory” foam upholstery, for example, works on body temperature and takes a few minutes for the foam to ‘mould’ to your body.

• Think about the size you need. A standard double bed is 135cm wide (4’6” in old money) and 190cm long (6’3”). A King Size is 150cm wide (5’) and 200cm long (6’6”). Divan beds are much higher than in years past due to increased storage requirements. The display beds may look grand in the showroom but could become a monster in your bedroom! Don’t forget it will need to go up your stairs to get into your bedroom too!

• Pocket sprung mattresses have for many years been considered to offer the best quality for comfort and support. The independent nature of the springs generally offers a more individual and personal support. Look at the number of individual springs AND their quality, as well as the quality of upholstery overlaid over the springs. Better quality mattresses offer the choice of natural upholstery such as cotton, lambswool and cashmere, or natural latex or visco elastic foams. Many mattresses are now available in a ‘Gentle’, ‘Medium’ or ‘Firm’ spring options to tailor the support to your requirements.

• Consider the base options. Divan bases have evolved hugely, offering far more choice in colour, fabric and style. Would you prefer traditional pull out storage drawers or the lift up ottoman style - either from the end or the side? All of these options are now available with matching headboards in a choice of styles. Maybe a bedstead is more your thing, perhaps wooden, metal, leather or upholstered?

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Alternative festivals worth flying to this summer

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‘Kiss & Fly’ drop-off lanes If you’re dropping family or friends off at the airport (otherwise known as ‘kiss and fly’ lifts), don’t get stung by high parking rates.

Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) has researched the costs at 23 of the UK’s airports, which highlighted that just five of the 23 airports allow drivers to drop-off passengers directly at the terminal for free, including London Heathrow. See https://www.aph.com/kissandfly

SECRET SOLSTICE: 21st-23rd June Reykjavik, Iceland

SAFE HOLIDAY BOOKING TIPS

EXIT FESTIVAL: 4th-7th July Novi Sad, Serbia

Following this month’s travel tip from Irene at Go Travel, here are some other safe holiday booking tips from AllClear Travel Insurance that you should consider putting in place to ensure a seamless getaway…

1.) Check your travel insurance offers End Supplier Failure.

This covers you when you have purchased your holiday through independent travel, accommodation and car hire providers as opposed to booking a package through a holiday company.

2.) Check your travel company is ABTA (Association

of British Travel Agents) or ATOL (Air Travel

Organiser’s Licence) bonded.

ABTA provides a code of conduct that all travel companies are obliged to follow, aiming to maintain the high standards that allow customers to travel with confidence. The ATOL scheme protects customers if a company with an ATOL licence ceases trading, by ensuring customers are not stranded abroad and do not lose money.

3.) Consider whether single or annual travel

insurance cover suits you better.

Single trip cancellation cover starts from the day you take out insurance, and in some insurers’ policies this can be up to a full year before you go, so it is worth purchasing your policy as soon as your trip is booked.

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Research by Hotels.com shows that there has been a 70% uplift in UK searches for pet friendly hotels year-on-year.

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TRAVEL TIP “Never travel without travel insurance” Irene Holland, Go Travel Petts Wood

With acts including Black Eyed Peas, Rita Ora, Chandler, MK and Mr.G, Secret Solstice is all about unique experiences – the most obvious being the fact that the sun doesn’t set for the whole 72 hours! See secretsolstice.is

For four days every summer, the 17th century Petrovaradin Fortress opens its gates for EXIT – the music festival in Serbia’s second city, Novi Sad. Thousands party in the citadel perched high on a cliff overlooking the River Danube. Seeexitfest.org

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: 5th-7th July, The Netherlands

Down The Rabbit Hole says adventure, confusion, surrealism and psychedelics, which has been an inspiration for (psycho) rockers, DJs, artists, designers and filmmakers since the rise of the pop culture in the uncurbed 1960s. Bring your own camping gear or rent luxurious accommodation. See rabbitresort.nl

OFF FESTIVAL: 2nd-4th August Silesia, Poland

Acts include Neneh Cherry, Aldous Harding and Superorganism, and this unique boutique festival values experimentation and diversity above everything else. It takes place in ‘Valley of Three Ponds’, Katowice – in the industrial Silesia region of Poland. See off-festival.pl

LOWLANDS: 16th-18th August Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Lowlands takes place in rural Biddinghuizen – just an hour away from Amsterdam, so there’s even a chance to add in a city break. It’s a true music, arts and culture weekender, featuring installations, theatre, comedy, film, debates and even science workshops. See lowlands.nl

SEA DANCE FESTIVAL: 30th August – 1st September, Budva, Montenegro

Sea Dance in Montenegro is an extension of the EXIT family and bottles some of the magic of EXIT’s dance stages and transports it to the sandy beach of Budva on the Adriatic coast.

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Technology

Cyber affair

The amount of time that people spend on their mobile phones is affecting relationships according to a report by law firm Stephensons.

This is leading to doubt and suspicion among marriages and relationships. Over half (57%) of millennials in a relationship feel like their partners are distracted by their mobile phones and this number drops to just under a quarter (24%) of marriages. More distressing perhaps is the fact that 11% of millennials have either been unfaithful or had their partner be unfaithful through mobile phone technology.

Individuals who spend too much time on their screens at the expense of their relationships are called ‘phoneaholics’ and is leading to more and more couples being unhappy.

Signs your partner is having a cyber affair • Is your partner distracted during conversations and unable to look away from his/her mobile phone screen?

• Does your partner take the phone with him/her to the loo?

• Has he/she suddenly started wearing a new perfume or aftershave?

• Does your partner check his/her phone as soon as a message pings?

• Has your partner changed his/her passwords on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram?

• Has he/she become emotionally distant?

• Are his/her whereabouts sometimes unclear?

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Adults check their mobile phones every 12 minutes on average during the day, while 40% of us check our phones within five minutes of waking.

DRUG-FREE PAINKILLERS? Help might be at hand in the form of a handheld device called the Nurokor MiTouch.

It sends bioelectrical pulses to help combat pain, mimicking the body’s own electrical system. As well as blocking out pain, it also helps with the treatment of pain using a new generation of microcurrent known as a ‘quadwave’. While this might all sound too good to be true, even gold-medal Olympians like Susanna Townsend MBE swear by the technology, crediting some of her Olympic success to it. Rick Rowan, CEO of Nurokor, developed the technology after being told that paracetamol was the only available treatment for his back pain. Find out more at www.nurokor.co.uk.

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With Father’s Day on the horizon, we’ve picked out a selection of unique gifts to put a smile on dad’s face – whatever his taste!

FOODIE FUN

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PICNIC PERFECT

Picnic season is upon us, so what better gift than a tiered lunch box with the promise of a picnic in the park? Dad will love the Vaya Tyffyn option, which comes in a range of designs and colours and can keep food hot or cold for up to six hours. Prices are from £48 and the boxes can be used to prep a two or three course meal.

Vaya Jumbo (1300ml) has also just launched and costs £60 to hold up to four meals. See

Make the most of the local cafés and restaurants we have by treating dad to a meal out. Ideas include a croissant for breakfast at Fab House in Orpington High Street (check out their generous portion sizes!); Take dad along to the Orpington Café & Record Store in the High street to buy him some vinyl and enjoy a spot of lunch while you’re there; or treat him to a slap-up meal at Thara Thai in Locksbottom and enjoy authentic ingredients in a relaxed setting.

SCENT SCENE

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If dad’s a fan of scent, then Solid Cologne’s Xavier offers a highly concentrated wax fragrance to be applied directly on to the skin. It combines natural ingredients of Beeswax, Shea butter & Jojoba oil to help support, soften and protect the skin and costs £14.99 from

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ECO HERO

Make dad a real superhero by encouraging him to do his bit for the planet and save on waste. The new Vaya Drynk water bottle is a versatile stainless steel thermos flask perfect for storing cold drinks for up to18 hours during the summer (and hot ones for 12 hours) or even shakes and soups. With leak proof lids this gift should meet with dad’s approval and costs from £30 from https://vayalife.com

TRAVEL TREAT

For dads on the move, ASDA has a range of personalised accessories including wash bags and towels and everything in between! This personalised double-sided keyring will set you back £4.50. See

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Ensure dad stays safe while he’s out and about on his bike with a Morpher flat folding helmet. It looks cool, it’s convenient and he can slip it into his bag or backpack when he’s not using it. Helmets are available in a range of colours from £109.99 at www.morpherhelmet.com or Amazon.

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Eco News

UK consumers ditch more than a million tonnes of clothing every year.

The throwing away of clothing is one of the biggest contributions we make to landfills today. The average lifetime of a garment in the UK only lasting an average of 2.2 years before it is discarded. We shop constantly, and always want more new stuff, creating a culture of disposable, low-quality clothes. But that is disastrous for our planet.

Fast fashion The way we get dressed now has virtually nothing in common with the behaviour of previous generations, who would wear a garment for decades. Fast fashion is designed to be replaced quickly, the clothing is cheap and literally falls apart, ending up in landfills.

end up in landfill. Ask yourself how many times you will wear that item of clothing you're thinking of buying. It is important that we appreciate our clothes and give value to them.

How do I find quality clothing?

Take some time to learn what quality looks and feels like. Check the garment’s fabric content matters.

Fabrics can be made cheaply if they use low-grade fibres, which typically aren’t very strong, or if there isn’t a lot of fibre in the cloth. The more fibre there is, the more likely it’s going to last longer. Look for density, a fabric doesn’t necessarily need to be heavy to be good. If the yarns are tightly packed but thin, the cloth can still be lightweight and good quality.

It is also important to check the The demand of cotton rises with this demand for clothing. As a result, seams holding the garment together. many fields are becoming

The stitches should be even overworked and completely "The best way , to closely spaced, and lying is to flat on the fabric. Check barren. There is also judge a fabric heavy use of pesticides touch it. Does it feel thin, button holes also; they that over long exposed brittle and rough?

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If the clothing is not wearable, same goes for clothing dyes. convert it into wipes that can be used around the house to clean up spills, Not only is fast fashion bad for wash your car, etc. If you are handy the environment, but many cheap with a sewing machine, the clothing clothes are made by under-age materials could be re-purposed into workers entering the industry as items such as cloth bags, hats, mitts, young as 14 to work long hard hours quilts, etc. Or donate it to your local in awful conditions for low wages, charity shop, they are always looking and for some, the threat of sexual out for good quality, second hand harassment. clothing.

Buy quality not quantity

Not all clothing is made to last so try to be choosy about what you buy.

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Think about your next clothing purchase - will it be something you can hand down to your children or will it soon end up in landfill?

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Perry Hall Primary School is doing their bit to save the planet! Here's some of the changes they have made/are working on: •

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Introducing composting, starting with the breaktime snacks (apple cores, banana peals etc). By the end of this year they hope to be able to compost all food waste.

The compost will be used to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Every class will be involved and will be given a workshop showing the process from beginning to end The Go Green Club (for years 5 & 6) is working on a project to encourage the children to reduce, reuse and recycle at school and home The eco-committee is managing the composting and planning regular litter picks

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Life hacks If you’re going to smile, a genuine smile is the way to go. You can try and fake it, but people will know it’s not real. People naturally smile with their eyes, so if you’re going for a winning smile and can’t smile naturally, try to crinkle your eyes ever so slightly.

Natural lighting is key – and outdoors is best. Always face towards the light so your face is illuminated (don’t stand with the sun behind you). If you’re indoors avoid harsh lighting like fluorescent lights or dim lighting, which will make the photo appear dark

Take your selfie from slightly above your head – this will avoid the dreaded double chin as you’ll be looking up slightly. You can put your phone on a self-timer so that you don’t have to worry about pressing the button when you’ve got your shot lined up.

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2. If you’re retired or a full time parent,

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A Final Thought…

Cycling in Orpington

by TONY AYDINER

Spring has sprung and if you’ve considered cycling as a hobby, there’s no better time to start. The popularity of cycling in the UK has grown massively over the last few years. So much so, that now more than four million of us across the country cycle on a regular basis.

With people like Chris Hoy, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Mark Cavendish and Geraint Thomas becoming household names, the popularity of cycling shows no signs of abating.

But cycling has also proved pragmatic in the days of austerity, providing a cheaper way to get fit than paying exorbitant gym fees, and is also a cheaper way to commute to work. The roads are now filled with cyclists and many motorists curse us cyclists for clogging up the road. But if those cyclists weren’t commuting into work on their bikes, then they’d be using their cars and causing even more congestion.

My own journey into cycling began in 2007 when I was a slightly overweight 34-year-old sales manager working in Croydon. I received a company-wide email that caught my eye, offering employees the opportunity to take part in a charity bike ride from Glasgow to London; an average of 100 miles per day over five days. I had enjoyed cycling to college as an 18 year old and here I could get fit and also have two extra days annual leave.

Cycling to work in Croydon was my training- but that was it. It was youth and determination that saw me through the gruelling ride. I did it again in 2008, this time going from Belfast to London. I massively enjoyed these two stints of charity cycling, and not just the fitness gains and accomplishment, but more the sense of freedom that cycling brings. However, a promotion at work and a new found interest in British Military Fitness saw me effectively

down the bike for almost ten years, save for the odd ride here and there.

In 2017 a serious knee injury meant no more road-running.

I decided to buy a new bike and get back at it at the grand age of 43. A friend suggested that I went along to his local cycling club. I was reluctant because I’d always ridden alone and enjoyed the thinking time on the bike. But when I arrived at Beckenham Rugby Cyclists (BRC), David Fearne made me feel incredibly welcome. There was only one other guy there that evening, and so the three of us set off together for a ride.

Despite being much younger than my two co-riders, what was lung-burning agony that night looked like a casual ride for them. It was the patience and kindness of David on that day which made me want to return the next week to BRC, and which has seen me return most weeks since.

If you’ve ever considered cycling as a hobby, I would absolutely urge you to join one of the many local cycling clubs in and around Orpington because of the many benefits that cycling in a group gives you over cycling alone.

• It’s safer: lone cyclists are more vulnerable to being involved in accidents. Motorists are much more aware and careful around groups than individuals.

• You’ll make new friends, plus the camaraderie and motivation that cycling in a group gives you is worth its weight in gold.

• You’ll discover new routes and see places you haven’t seen before. Riding in groups exposes you to new scenery and adventures.

• You’ll pick up tips, get discounted bike kits and be exposed to a wealth of knowledge.

The best thing about cycling clubs is that they cater for all ages and abilities. What was seen as a predominately male sport particularly for middle-aged men, is now very much mixed, with women being the fastest growing group in cycling. There are also many amazing events to enter each year such as the iconic Ride London event each summer.

As for cycling clubs in and around the area, we are spoilt for choice in Orpington. The brilliant thing about Orpington is just how close we are to some amazing cycle routes going out towards the North Downs etc. Three of the best clubs in the area are GS Avanti (www.gsavanti.co.uk), Bigfoot CC (www.bigfootcc.co.uk) and Beckenham Rugby Cyclists (www.beckenhamrugbycyclists.co.uk)

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