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Bereavement Café Message the facebook page for a call back Cost: Free Contact: www.facebook.com/bereavementcafe
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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 Evenets 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, Daily prayer, Exercise groups, Gardening blogs, Quiz and puzzle games and many more.
All their 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.
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
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Request to volunteer Contact: www.bromley.gov.uk
Bromley council is adopting the lead coordinating role amongst all interested parties and individuals seeking to do their bit to help. Residents who would like to assist our response to Covid-19 by volunteering their time and services in support for those in need are being encouraged to register via the Bromley Council website: https://www. bromley.gov.uk/VolunteerApplicationForm. Please note that this is a community coordinated response led by the council, should your help be called upon, you should continue at all times to follow the advice given by Public Health England and the council.
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The Cooking Shed Every Thursday at 4pm and Saturday at 12 noon Cost: Free Contact: Facebook: @thecookingshed www.thecookingshed.com
Free adult and child cook-along on Facebook live until schools return.
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Follow them on social media for projects and tips, ideas and information - working to leave a better environmental legacy for our little ones and future generations.
Facebook: Greener & Cleaner Bromley (& Beyond) Instagram: GreenerandcleanerUK Twitter: GreenerandcleanerUK
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Crofton Roman Villa
Due to the current coronavirus outbreak, Crofton Roman Villa is currently closed, in order to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and volunteers. Please keep an eye on our website, Twitter and Facebook for up to date information on our new opening date. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you you all well and hope to see you as soon as possible. Stay safe.
www.karu.org.uk/crofton_roman_villa.html. Twitter: @CroftonVilla. Email: crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, libraries across the borough are now closed until further notice, with all activities suspended and library fines being waived during this period. We are closely monitoring all updates to keep you informed and we hope to welcome you back as soon as it is safe to do so. For more information, visit: https:// www.better.org.uk/coronavirus
For Library Customers who use the Library to access other Council services e.g. to pay their Council Tax or to use Library computers to access housing or benefits information, support and advice is available from Bromley Council by phone or e mail-see details below For customers who make cash Council Tax payments using the kiosk at Penge please call 0300 303 8670 For Housing queries please call 020 8313 4098
For Social care enquiries please call either Social care ( adults) 020 8461 7777 Social care (children) 020 8461 7373
For benefit queries and information please call 0300 303 8670
For general enquiries please contact the LBB switchboard who can re-direct your query to the relevant department Tel 020 8464 3333
Please be patient as due to the national situation regarding COVID-19, the Council can only operate a restricted service via our phone lines and may offer reduced opening hours.
Whilst this is a temporary situation, if at all possible, please use our online services if you can www.bromley.gov.uk or follow the links below https://www.bromley.gov.uk/apply Apply for Services https://www.bromley.gov.uk/pay Pay for Services https://www.bromley.gov.uk/report Report issues
For general library enquiries please check out the Better Website for further details or via our social media accounts
https://www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley https://www.facebook.com/BromleyLibraries https://twitter.com/BromLibraries
Check out the GLL Better website for more details
www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ beckenham-library/alerts/215
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ONLINE library SERVICES AVAILABLE
Though we can't open our libraries, our events are still on...online. Don't miss our Live Bounce and Rhymes, craft activites, storytimes, book reviews and much much more from the comfort of your home. https://www.facebook.com/BromleyLibraries; https://twitter.com/BromLibraries
Virtual Workouts Cost: Free
We're pleased to let you know, that we're offering all of our members free access to a fantastic range of virtual classes and at home workouts via the Better UK app - so you can continue to exercise during this time.
Simply download the free Better UK app, sign in with your online membership details and use the access code BETTERFREE, so you will be able to enjoy free at home workouts and virtual classes today.
Courses & Activities Cost: Free
There is a wide range of resources which cater for all age-groups and tastes. You can look up facts; download great novels and music; or even take an online course – all from the comfort of your home.
Our libraries will also be running an online programme which will include activities for children and adults. We’ll also be sharing lots of free online activities for you to access – follow your local library on social media to keep up-to-date: Bromley Libraries: Twitter | Facebook
Borrow ebooks & Audiobooks Cost: Free
Enjoy free access to a large range of eBooks, eAudiobooks and eComics as part of the Better Libraries Digital Consortium. Browse via our library catalogue, our Overdrive website or via the Libby app. All you need is your library card number and your PIN. If you aren’t already a member of Bromley Libraries you can become a member of Bromley Libraries by joining online
Flin's On-line Fitness Classes See website for class dates and times Cost: PAYG £4 or 10 classes for £35 Contact: 07976 412027 www.flinsfitness.co.uk/online-classes/
A new online streaming service offering 40 online classes, starting at 7am right through the day and 5 classes over the weekend. All your instructors doing their thing, in the comfort of your own home! Calsses include: HIIT, Body Conditioning, Cardio, Strength, Pilates, Yoga, Teens, Zumba, Low Impact Fitness
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 grow veg at home to a butterfly and caterpillar activities.
Orpington Priory & Gardens Conatct: https://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.
Isolation Nation Sunflower Project Facebook Isolation Nation Sunflower Project
Adults/kids, whatever your age....get involved! Let's get some fun and colour in the world and grow some sunflowers. Post your pics and see how others are doing via the facebook group.
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 puxxles, nature hunts and around the block scavenger hunts.
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