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Book worms

One of our eagle-eyed ‘Friends of Life In Orpington’, Mary CodyCowdery, spotted this unique bookcase. Mary told us… "Have you seen this bookcase at the top of Spur Road? [left hand side coming from War Memorial near bus stop and the traffic lights – outside Number 123 Spur Road]. It brings a smile to me seeing it and what a lovely cabinet. Plaque reads “Take a book, Leave a book”. Has a selection of books for all ages."

Musicians required

Would you like to come and play for the Orpington Folk Dance Group sometimes? The group puts together Playford style dances from the 17th/18th centuries and each one has its own tune, so there's plenty of variety.

The group meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 11.45am-1.45pm at Farnborough Village Hall. If interested, please email janetmaile@rocketmail.com or call 01689-836407.

Biggin Hill Memorial Museum is working on a new exhibition about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) and is aiming to track down any descendants of a lady called Lesley Cairns Murray (1917-1945). Lesley was educated in Bromley and the Sorbonne in France, and, in the early years of the war, she drove ambulances in the Compiegne region of France, dodging the bombs. When the ambulances were evacuated back to England, she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA). Sadly, Lesley was killed in a crash at Taplow, Berks in 1945.

Lesley lived in Westmoreland Road and the museum would love to talk to anyone who knew her. If you have any information please email director@bhmm.org.uk

SUPPORTING LOCAL AUTHORS…

You might just recognise the house style on the cover of Patricia Latter’s book And Some Have Witchcraft Thrust Upon Them. It’s based on Patricia’s own home in leafy Petts Wood. The book tells the story of Jane who, after being made redundant, struggles to adapt to a new lifestyle in leafy suburbia. She is appalled by the superstitions of her neighbours and horrified when rumours circulate that she practises witchcraft. Jane ultimately faces being burned at the stake - but all is not quite as it seems. This – and Patricia’s other books - are available in paperback and ebook versions from Amazon.co.uk

Are you a local author? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch at hello@lifeinmagazines.co.uk

ICARE is a small, charity-based, friendly day centre in Orpington that improves lives after a stroke through rehabilitation, friendship and support for stroke survivors and respite for their Carers. We are welcoming new clients. Please visit icarecentre.org.uk or contact us on 01689 862883 or admin@icarecentre.org.uk

LATE NIGHT TRAINS RESUME

Southeastern has announced the return of its late-night trains meaning that, for the first time since the early 2020 lockdown, trains will depart Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge stations after midnight. There will also be increased trains at peak and off-peak times on weekdays. For details see www.southeasternrailway.co.uk

Seven cheers!

Gracious Care has announced that seven of its care workers were shortlisted as finalists in the following areas: Newcomers To Care; Dementia; Frontline Leaders Award and Homecare Award in the Great British Care Awards. The company was awarded the Care Planner and Assessor Award and will therefore go through to the National Final in March. Christine McNamara, Director of Gracious Care, said that the accolade was a “massive achievement for the team who have worked so hard through the pandemic.”

Keto fix

On a keto diet after over-indulging over the festive season? Did you know that Nanny Smith’s Deli offers keto food and takeaway options? They also cater for gluten-free and vegan diets. See www.nannysmithsdeli.com

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Aware of Bromley Chain?

by JENNY FROUDE, author of Making Sense In Sign - a lifeline for a deaf child, Multilingual Matters Ltd Local charity, Bromley Chain, was founded in 1980 by parents of deaf children to forge a link between deaf and hearing people of all ages. The group was instrumental in leading to the set-up of Deaf Access (now merged with deafPLUS) at Community House in Bromley. Our independent charity continues to be supportive of deaf and hard-of-hearing people by campaigning, informing, sponsoring and raising deaf awareness. Recently, as a result of its two-year bursary, there is now an additional fully qualified teacher of the deaf at Darrick Wood School in Orpington. For more information see www.bromleychain.org.uk

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