what's on - OCTOBER 2021 community & charity Carradine’s Cockney Sing-A-Long Saturday 23rd October
All Saints Church, Bark Hart Road, BR6 0QD Contact: 01689 872317 The Social & Fundraising Committee at All Saints' Church are delighted to present Tom Carradine and his CockneySing-Along! Tickets cost £15 for adults/£7 for children and include a light supper; there will be wine & soft drinks available for a small donation. We look forward to welcoming you for this not-to-be-missed chance to 'Roll out the Barrel' because we have the Coronavirus blues on the run!
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.
Bromley Mencap Services
Contact: 020 8466 0790 Helpline open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Email support: enquiries@bromleymencap/org www.bromleymencap.org.uk Call for advice and a friendly voice. Please phone our helpline should you require any support or need advice.
Bromley Well
Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm
Contact: 0808 278 7898 Email: spa@bromleywell.org.uk www.bromleywell.org.uk Bromley Well provides help for you to stay emotionally and physically well and to remain independent. Bromley Well is running workshops which are free but you need to be registered as a Bromley Well service user. See website for details.
Forget-Me-Not Survivors Of Suicide Loss
Meet the first Thursday of every month
7.45pm - 9.45pm Cost: Free Contact: Sandra - 07519 105354 Email: sosl.orpington@gmail.com www.survivorsofsuicideloss.org.uk Twitter: @ForgetMeNotSoSl Forget-Me-Not offers support for all those affected by suicide loss. The group is self-led and informal, where you can connect with other survivors.
Knitting Club for the Intensive Care Baby Unit at the PRUH Knit from home or attend the ‘drop-in” knitting club 2pm-4pm on Wednesdays during term time
14 Life in... Orpington October 2021
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Crofton Baptist Church, Orpington Contact: Contact Crofton Baptist Church (Lin Harewood) 01689 877010 - during term time Email: lincbc2020@outlook.com We are knitting for the intensive care baby unit at Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH), Orpington. Anyone is welcome to join – you don't have to be an experienced knitter.
CHRISTMAS Enchanted Grotto at Coolings Lifestyle Grotto Dates: Saturday 27th November – Friday 24th December 2021
Contact: 01959 532269 www.coolings.co.uk/enchanted-grotto Tickets for this years Enchanted Grotto at Coolings Lifestyle are now available to buy online. Join us this year for a brand new experience. Discover a magical journey through our enchanted woodland forest and Christmas themed rooms with activities. The experience doesn’t end with seeing Santa, your ticket also includes free entry to Willow’s Birds of Prey & Wildlife Trail.
EDUCATION Lipreading classes
Monday afternoons 2-4pm (term time only)
Poverest Centre, Bromley Adult Education College Cost: Approx £7 per class. Concessions available see https://baec.ac.uk Contact: Email lisa.cox@baec.ac.uk One in five people in the UK has hearing loss. It is the most common disability and lipreading classes can be a huge help to many.
Fairs and mARKETS Coolings Antiques & Collectables Fair Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th October
10am – 4pm Coolings Garden Centre, Rushmore Hill, Knockholt, TN14 7NN (in one of our large glasshouses) www.coolings.co.uk/events/antiques-fair With free entry and no parking fee you can browse to your hearts content! The dealers have been handpicked to bring you their wares to peruse. A great opportunity to find something new for your home or collection.
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