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What's on this Month
community & charity
Carradine’s Cockney Sing-A-Long
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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.
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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.
libraries Orpington Library
Contact: 01689 831551 Email: Orpington.library@gll. org www.bromley.gov.uk/orpingtonlibrary Open Monday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm
Petts Wood Library
Contact: 01689 821607 Email: Pettswood.library@gll. org www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley Open Monday - Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday from 10am - 5pm
SOUTHBOROUGH Library
Contact: 020 8467 0355 www.better.org.uk/library/london/bromley/ southborough-library Open Monday - Tuesday and Friday - Saturday from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Please check websites for the latest library updates and opening times..
sports & nature
Flin's Online & Live Outdoor Fitness Classes
See website for class dates & times
Cost: PAYG £5 - £8 Contact Fran: 07976 412027 www.flinsfitness.co.uk
Online streaming plus live offerings - 40+ classes a week, early mornings, mid mornings and evenings, including weekend classes. Body Conditioning, Strength, Cardio, Pilates, Yoga, Back2Basics beginners classes and more. Come to our NEW OUTDOOR POD at Westcombe Park, or evenings at Tubbenden School.
Grace Rose Pilates
Monday: 7pm Tuesday: 9.45am Thursday: 5.30pm (Beginner) and 6.30pm
Christ Church Hall, Tudor Way, Petts Wood BR5 1LH Claim your FREE trial class at www.gracerosepilates.co.uk or contact 07913912411, email gracerosepilates@hotmail.com
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theatre/ Performances
Dial M For Murder
21st - 25th September
Various times Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £22.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk
Tom Chambers stars alongside Diana Vickers. Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned film of 1950, the iconic Dial M for Murder focuses on charismatic and manipulative Tony Wendice, a jaded ex-tennis pro who has given it all up for his wife Margot.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Thursday 30th September – Saturday 2nd October
Various times Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £20.00 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk
With Hallowmas celebrations fast approaching, the residents of Sleepy Hollow spin tall tales of legends and unsightly entities. But who can tell truth from nightmare? Stars Coronation Street legends Wendi Peters and Bill Ward.
David Baddiel: Trolls Not The Dolls
Thursday 7th October
8pm Churchill Theatre, Bromley Cost: Tickets from £31.50 Contact: tickets@churchilltheatre.co.uk
David has stories to tell, of the dark, terrible and hysterically absurd cyber-paths that interacting with trolls has led him down. Join him on this comedy journey into our culture’s most dank virtual underground.
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