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A NEW MAYOR! A huge congratulations to Councillor Hannah Gray of West Wickham Ward, who was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2020/21. Cllr Gray’s intention is to be the most pro-active Mayor in London during these unprecedented times, supporting all local initiatives virtually to start with and actually when possible. She said: “I am excited, humbled and honoured to be given this opportunity to serve our residents in this unique period of our nation’s life. We are already working together in so many ways and I am keen to help support this and am grateful for your anticipated help as we move forwards.”

Cllr Gray has chosen two charities to help raise funds for - Cystic Fibrosis Supporters and Chartwell Cancer.

In next month’s issue: A Q&A with the new Mayor of Bromley. Send in your questions to hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk

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The Orpington COVID-19 Mutual Aid Group has been set up by a group of volunteers that are helping vulnerable people to get their shopping done and delivered and/or collecting medicines and dropping them off. As a group they have also set up an NHS shop that is located at Crofton Scout Hall, providing free food and drink as well as other items for NHS staff. This relies heavily on donations of either the food, beverages or via money to be able to keep the shop stocked. Donations can be made via opencollective.com/ocma while food/products etc. can be dropped off at the Scout Hall or Metro Bank at the Nugent Shopping Centre (drop offs at Metro Bank can only be long life, non-perishable, items only please).The shop currently needs pasta, pasta sauce, eggs, coffee, tea bags, sugar, egg boxes (for transport), hand cream, milk, fruit & veg, frozen & ready meals, snacks (energy bars, chocolates, crisps, etc.) and cold drinks. For more information see bit.ly/orpingtonmutualaid and facebook.com/HelpOrpingtonNHS T: 01689 220 197 E: helporpingtonnhs@gmail.com)

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Email hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk with the details. Useful Contacts Bromley Council: To report a wide range of issues visit www.bromley.gov.uk/report FixMyStreet: To report issues that need the attention of Bromley Council such as potholes, broken street lighting, dumped rubbish etc, visit www.fixmystreet.com Trading Standards: Report rogue traders on 07903 852090 Official police security website: www.securedbydesign.com Action Fraud - UK Fraud and internet crime reporting: www.actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 1232040 Childline: 0800 1111

Samaritans: 116 123 Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247 Mind: 0300 123 3393

Age UK: 0800 169 6565 La Leche League: 0345 1202918 (for mums struggling to get formula milk)

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FLIN’S FITNESS – NHS POWER HOUR FUNDRAISER

SUPPORT FOR THE WANDS

On Friday 1st May, Flin's Fitness hosted an hour long Zoom fitness class to support and celebrate our NHS workers as they continue to face the horrors of this terrible virus, day in and day out. There was a £5 donation to join the class and 100% of the money paid went to the supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients. The total amount raised was £1,510 - awesome work Fran! www.flinsfitness.co.uk/flins-fitness-nhs-powerhour-fundraiser

Cotmandene Community Resource Centre has a new mobile number for any local residents that need help and advice following the nationwide lockdown. Call 07572-890252.

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Teepol Products is the latest sponsor of Bromley football club, Cray Wanderers. The club, known as the 'Wands' (and at one time, the 'Chocolates'), enjoys a long and outstanding history, having been founded in 1860, and claims to be the oldest club in London and the second oldest in world football. The new tie up with Teepol Products, itself a local, family-owned business, which produced the world's first synthetic detergent, brings these examples of Orpington's and world history together. The company’s managing director, Susan Moon, said: "Cray Wanderers are our local club. They're fantastic in all sorts of ways including league position, new stadium plans, and their youth and community work. I'm very happy that Teepol Products can support them. We've both been here in Bromley a long time and I'd like this to be a long-term relationship. I’m planning to add to the financial sponsorship by donating some of our cleaning products for use by people at the club and at the new ground. It will be great to see them in place and being used."

#RAINBOWBOY Chris Shea, an artist from Shirley, has managed to raise over £14,000 for the NHS by painting his ‘Rainbow Boy’ onto homes in return for a £50 donation.

See https://bit.ly/ rainbowboychris

Met Chris on my walk today, he was painting another Rainbow Boy to raise funds for the NHS. To date Chris has raised an amazing 14k!! Wow!! Sheila Williamson

MORE Classic Newsreels of Orpington and the Surrounding Area

A Facebook Magic Group has been set up to entertain NHS staff. Called Magic For The NHS, magicians worldwide have been encouraged to join and post their magic tricks to wow our NHS heroes and say ’thank you’ for working so hard to keep us safe and well.

See https://bit.ly/magicforthenhs

lifeinmagazines.co.uk Orpington Video & Film Makers (OVFM) has been filming in and around Orpington to produce a newsreel of the previous years' events. These newsreels have proved so popular that they have made more material available. To view the material please go to https://www.ovfm.org.uk/ovfm-classic-newsreels/ We would also like your help. Covid 19 and the lockdown will clearly be major events to include in our 2020 Newsreel to include in next year’s OVFM Spring Show but because of lockdown our members are unable to be out to do much filming. We would therefore like you to take films on your mobile phone, SLR camera or camcorder and send them to us so we can include as many as possible in the newsreel. These can be of anything related to Covid 19 and the lockdown e.g. empty high streets, queues outside food shops or chemists, clap for the NHS, family video calls or special activities you’ve set up in your home or garden. To fit with the film format will you please shoot in landscape format, i.e. holding your phones horizontally, if possible. The footage will probably be too much to send via email so please use any of the free file transfer systems such as WeTransfer to send films to info@ovfm.org.uk By sending your films you give permission to use all or part of them in producing OVFM films. We will be happy to acknowledge your contribution at the end of the film if you advise us that you would like this.

Bereavement Service

Living On Bereavement Service is offering phone and email support for bereaved families dealing with isolation or their grief, whether it is early days or further down the line. For more information call 07808 527677 or email heather@livingon.org.uk

When you say goodbye to a loved one, it’s important that you get the right service that’s fitting to them.

My name’s Michelle and I’m passionate about being a life celebrant. The way I work is by gaining a better understanding of the life of a loved one so that I can present a ceremony that is both bespoke and unique. A ‘Remember Me’ package also offers the option to plan a service in advance.

My second passion is the community I’ve been part of for many years; I co-founded The Bereavement Café in Orpington to offer support to those who have lost loved ones. If you need to talk about any issues relating to the loss of a loved one, please know that I am here to support others.