Bexley Magazine

Spring

Bexley

Latest news and information from your Council

MAGAZINE SPRING 2019

RECYCLING CHANGES COMING SOON

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Have your say on the Local Plan Hall Place & Gardens

Community news

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ALCOCK & BROWN CELEBRATIONS

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Inside your magazine 5

Welcome

Council Tax

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Erith Exchange Opens

Alcock and Brown Celebrations

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Living Well

Time walking

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Spring into action!

Your community 18-19

What’s on 26-27

Your local health service 23

Services 29

Local Information 25

Local organisations 30

Longer days, warmer weather and the first flowers are a sign that Spring is here. It’s a fresh start for nature and for us all.

Following a large-scale public consultation, we will be making changes to our recycling services.

We heard you when you told us you were unhappy with the idea of 3-weekly recycling collections, but that you would prefer wheelie bins to your current recycling boxes. We will be switching to 2-weekly recycling collections and two wheelie bins this summer – saving you £450,000 a year.

We are working hard to explain what the changes will mean, starting with the article on page 7.

On page 5 you can read about our Budget and Council Tax. We will be continuing to protect the vital services on which you rely and to plan for the future.

These plans include investing to improve life for local people and reduce avoidable costs.

Our priorities include more temporary accommodation, affordable and extra care housing, and creating new opportunities in places that will be the focus of future growth.

I hope you enjoy the chance to get and about around the borough to see the joys of spring for yourself.

If you would like to know more about the services the Council provides, or would like either a translation of this document or the information in a different format, please call our Customer Contact Centre on 020 8303 7777, quoting reference: 602063/03.19 London Borough of Bexley, Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent DA6 7AT • Phone: 020 8303 7777 Website: www.bexley.gov.uk • Email: communications@bexley.gov.uk • Distributed free of charge to every property in the borough • Editorial: Bexley Communications Team. Designed and produced by: Bexley Graphics.

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Cllr Teresa O’Neill OBE Leader of the Council

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news Bexley’s emerging Local Plan

Have your say on Bexley’s emerging Local Plan and be in with the chance to win £100 of gift vouchers.

You need to submit your comments by Sunday 7 April.

Bexley’s Local Plan will help control the kind of housing and job growth that will happen in your community, and the infrastructure that will be needed to support it.

The Council is working hard to achieve ‘good growth’ that benefits local people and business and reflects the Borough’s character.

“We are taking a transparent approach to deciding how we manage development in the future,” said Cllr Louie French, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Growth.“

The Local Plan is a key document in determining how the borough will grow and where.”

Among the content of the emerging Local Plan are proposals for • the best places to build new homes • greater flexibility on the use of land and property in town centres, with controls on activities such as hot food takeaways • requirements for good design • a new tall buildings policy • support for a high-quality transport system Following the consultation, we will look at all the comments received and publish a further version later in the year.

Visit www.surveymonkey. co.uk/r/BexleyLocalPlan or www.bexley.gov.uk/ consultations for more details or call 020 3045 5869.

Evening parking Arnsberg Way car park in Bexleyheath will be open for all motorists and motorcyclists from 1 April between 5pm and 8am daily.

Motorists can either pay and display a ticket, or book by RingGo parking at www.ringgo.co.uk Parking is free for motorcyclists.

Disabled Blue Badge holders can still park free at any time. www.bexley.gov.uk/parking

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Changes to Council Tax Support Scheme Bexley’s Council Tax Support scheme is changing to an income-banded scheme for working age people from 1 April.

Weekly household excess income (not including some benefits)

Support you will receive

£0 - 50.99

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£51 - £75.99

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£76 - £100.99

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£101 - £150.99

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£151 - £200.99

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£201 - £250.99

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You can receive up to 100% of Council Tax support if you are of pensionable age. Single person discount on Council Tax is also not affected.

For more information visit www.bexley.gov. uk/services/council-tax/counciltax-reduction-scheme

Free public Wi-Fi People living, working or simply visiting the borough will soon be able to enjoy a fantastic new free public Wi-Fi service in many of Bexley’s main shopping areas.

It will be launched in Bexleyheath town centre in early spring, and in Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Crayford and Bexley Village over the coming months.

It’s all part of the Council’s strategy to improve digital connectivity so that Bexley is well placed to take advantage of future growth.

The free service is being provided by Ontix Ltd, telecoms infrastructure specialists, at no cost to the Council or its residents. It will deliver high quality, superfast connectivity for all.

Investing in Bexley Councillors have agreed next year’s Council Budget, including a programme of investment to improve the Borough.

Financial pressures mean that Bexley’s Council Tax will increase by 4.99% from April.

This increase includes a 2% precept to partly meet the extra cost of social care for a growing number of vulnerable older people.

The Mayor of London is increasing his share of the Council Tax by 8.9%.

“We would prefer not to increase Council Tax, but our priority is to manage Council taxpayers’ money responsibly and provide the services on which our quarter of a million residents rely.”

Councillor Teresa O’Neill OBE, Council Leader Demand for services is increasing while the Council’s income is reducing. Bexley needs to find an extra £10m over the next four years to care for growing numbers of children and adults. Responding to an increase in homelessness will need a further £4m.

Councillors approved savings of £6m to balance the budget. They responded to public feedback and rejected a proposal for threeweekly recycling collections.

Most of the other savings will have no direct impact on local people.

The Budget includes a £150 million programme of future investment. This will include • Extra temporary accommodation.

• More affordable housing.

• ‘Extra care’ housing.

• Development of the very latest digital infrastracture.

• Improvement projects in Erith, Sidcup, Abbey Wood and Thamesmead.

“We continue to work hard to find efficiencies and better ways of doing things, particularly through the use of new technology, innovation and transformation.”

Councillor David Leaf, Cabinet Member for Resources Did you know?

In 2018 Bexley’s Council Tax was £165 lower in real terms than 2006

children’s services including education, adult social services, libraries, planning, recycling & waste collection, licensing pubs, clubs and restaurants, road maintenance, parking enforcement, free travel on buses, tubes and trains for older & disabled londoners, environmental services, including consumer protection, parks & leisure services

Council Tax eBilling Why not register to change to e-billing for your Council Tax bill? By doing so you will receive notification whenever you have a new bill – and you’ll be able to securely access your account online at any time.

Go online to • receive Council Tax bills by email • view and update your details • change your billing preferences

Benefits of e-billing • faster access to bills • never mislay your bill again • access 24/7 • saves on paper • reduces printing and postage costs • each person named on the bill can receive their own copy • a secure email system • it’s free For more information visit www.bexley.gov.uk/ counciltax

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Further investment for Erith Background Riverside Gardens Inset - Pier Road units

The first phase of refurbishment work on Erith’s iconic Carnegie Building is complete. New operator, The Exchange, opened the lower ground area of the building to the public in February.

It has a ‘Conversation Room’, an area for creativity and community events, as well as a new café known as ‘The Bookstore’.

Bexley and The Exchange have secured National Lottery Funding to continue the refurbishment of the

building. During 2019 they plan to apply for a full grant to fund the renovation of the upper two floors.

Following the Council’s successful bid for a further £1.6m funding from the Mayor of London, a number of other exciting improvements will begin in Erith in the spring.

The Riverside Gardens will be redesigned in partnership with the community.

Units 66 and 68 Pier Road that have stood empty for some years

Cllr Louie French, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Growth said: “I am delighted this latest round of funding will see The Riverside Gardens rejuvenated and refurbished based on designs developed in partnership with local residents and community organisations.

The project will upgrade this much-loved open space”.

Shannon says: “This role has given me a chance to influence change and it has also taught me so much.”

Shannon has helped represent the views of children in care and young adults leaving care and helped to develop Bexley’s children in care

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The Exchange 6 & 7 April

Take part in craft worksho ps and activities. Explore the building’s past and presen t.

Evening celebration with music and entertainmen t www.theexchangeerith.co m

Apprenticeships in Bexley

Goodbye to our Young Director Shannon Lidbury has been Bexley’s Young Director for Children’s Services for the past 18 months. Her apprenticeship finishes at the end of March.

will be brought into use.

Subject to consultation and approvals, plans for the units include creating a café and community event area.

New office space in the town centre will be provided for business start-ups and the pedestrianised area on Erith High Street will be improved.

Keep up-to-date with all the improvements at www.greatererith.com or follow Greater Erith on Facebook and Twitter.

council,’Positive Journeys and ‘Positive Journeys Seniors.’

Director for Children’s Services, Jacky Tiotto said: “Shannon has

influenced how we hear the voices of young people in and leaving our care. She has been fabulous.

We are delighted that Shannon will be progessing her career through a level 3 apprenticeship with Children’s Services.”

Our annual Apprenticeship Cabinet Member event took place in February for Education, Cllr John and was a great success.

Fuller said: “It’s clear to us that apprenticeships More than 1,300 people, are becoming increasingly registered to come along popular with our young to speak to trainers, people. We’re proud to employers, colleges, be able to help them on universities and training their way to reaching their providers. career goals by providing There was also this hugely successful the chance to see event, year on year.” what vacancies were For more information available and apply for about apprenticeship apprenticeships. opportunities visit www.bexley.gov.uk/ apprenticeships

Mayoress of Bexley, Cllr Christine Bishop at the event with some of Bexley’s Apprentice Ambassadors

CHANGES TO RECYCLING Changes designed to increase the amount we recycle, and reduce collection costs, will be rolled out during the summer.

The changes are – l You will be given two wheelie bins to

replace the three boxes you currently have for recycling.

- A blue lidded wheelie bin for paper/ cardboard recycling.

- A white lidded wheelie bin for recycling plastics, cans, cartons and glass.

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These will be collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. The new recycling wheelie bins will be available in a choice of sizes.

Food waste will continue to be collected weekly.

INFORMATION ROADSHOWS Roadshows will take place in Bexleyheath Broadway shopping centre from 8am – 6pm on Thursday 25 April, Friday 26 April, Saturday 27 April For details of other roadshows go to www.bexley.gov.uk/recycling-changes www.be

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Following your feedback residual waste (green bin) collections will remain unchanged and still collected fortnightly.

You will shortly receive a leaflet explaining the service changes.

This will include a form to complete to choose the size of the wheelie bin you need. You will also be able to make your choice on our website when the rollout begins.

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The current street services contract with Serco will be extended by 18 months to enable these service changes to take place.

The changes do not affect people living in flats or flats above shops.

Thank you Your support for these recycling changes will save Council taxpayers £450,000 a year

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Passport to learning

HAVE YOUR SAY

Changes to housing allocations We want your views on changes to Bexley’s housing allocations policy.

The existing policy has been in use since 2013 and since then there have been significant changes in both legal duties and in the demand and supply of social housing.

The policy needs to better reflect the new duties, local

circumstances and priorities.

The proposed policy has been designed to ensure that properties are allocated to those with the highest level of need and to meet the new legal duties.

To find out more and have your say please visit: www.bexley.gov.uk/ consultations

More than 1,300 Bexley children have been taking part in the Children’s University following its introduction last year.

Children taking part in the programme receive a ‘passport’ and get a stamp for every hour of activity they complete at a validated ‘Learning Destination’. These are places where children can ‘travel’ with their passport, and include a growing number of destinations such as libraries, after-school clubs, sports activities and cultural attractions, Including Hall Place & Gardens and Danson Park.

A special university-style graduation ceremony will be held at the end of the school year to celebrate the children’s success.

Children’s University is a national charitable federation that encourages children to try new experiences and acquire new skills through extra-curricular activities.

For more information email Bexley.CU@bexley.gov.uk or sign up to the email newsletter at www.bexley.gov.uk/ newsupdates

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Books – and so much more!

This year’s Book Buzz festival was a great success. The fortnight in February saw visits from renowned authors and poets, illustrators, storytellers and animators.

There were classes for budding writers and artists young and old and a special Book Buzz quiz to end the event.

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Libraries at Night ran alongside Book Buzz this year.

Our libraries opened up their doors after dark to host music, dancing, a murder mystery, an escape room challenge, a comedy night, board games for adults and much more.

Find out what’s happening at your local library www.bexley.gov.uk/libraries

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ALCOCK & BROWN

Knights of the Air The Alcock and Brown Centenary Project Group (Crayford) invite you to join in community celebrations to mark the 100 year anniversary of the first successful flight across the Atlantic.

The historic flight was made by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown on 14-15 June 1919 in a Vickers ‘Vimy’ plane originally designed and built in the Vickers factory in Crayford.

The group were granted funding through The National Lottery Heritage Fund to run a number of events in schools and local groups as well as a community event on 21 July at Hall Place & Gardens.

Local and national sponsors have also come on board to help with the community event and a VIP visit to Crayford on 23 July. This will see the unveiling of a number of plaques to mark the centenary and a special bench (picture top right) made possible by a generous donation from Erith Group.

The free event on 21 July will be packed full of fun for all ages. There will be fairground rides for smaller children, as well as inflatables, a vintage village, delicious food stalls, the local History Fair and much more, including a Guinness World Record model plane flying attempt.

Find out more at www.alcockand brownevents.co.uk The Knights of the Air exhibition will run at Hall Place & Gardens from 17 April to 27 October. Free entry to the Halcot Gallery

All aboard for Hall Place!

Proposals for Hall Place & Gardens that include an exciting new children’s playground, a remodelled visitor centre, a seasonal artisan marketplace and a new summer home for the popular Welling and District Model Engineering Society (WDMES) have been approved.

The changes will also see a new shop and improvements to exhibition spaces, including interactive displays and tours.

The improvements will be funded with £600,000 of Council investment. A small garden entrance fee of £4 for adults and £2 for children aged five to 16 - with a 50% discount for all Bexley residents - has been agreed.

Annual season tickets will also be available for regular local visitors.

The Riverside tea room, a new shop, gallery, glasshouses, orchards and model gardens will continue to be free.

The WDMES will arrive in 2020 bringing a mini-railway that will run every Sunday throughout the summer.

Parking will remain free.Cabinet Member for Places, Cllr Peter Craske said: “To continue to compete with other local attractions, we have to move with the times. Introducing a modest entrance fee will make the site financially sustainable and help us to significantly improve the experience for visitors.”

The plans are subject to the usual planning approval.

Keep up-to-date with Hall Place & Gardens news at www.hallplace.org.uk or by signing up to their regular email newsletter.

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Help shape adult social care We would like your views on plans to change the way residents access social care support.

The plans mean considering a significant change to how people’s needs are assessed and responded to. This will ensure residents get timely access to care and support from organisations they know and trust.

The changes would provide a more personalised response to residents while ensuring that access to support is available when it is needed.

The proposal is that, if you are already in touch with one of the Council’s trusted partners including care providers and local voluntary sector services, you would be able to access direct support from them without having to wait for a Council assessment If you want to get involved in shaping the new proposals please contact us at pathways.programme@bexley.gov.uk The plan is for the final proposal to be put to the Council’s Cabinet for approve later this year.

Shine at Nyne

Preparing for adulthood

NYNE Lounge in Bexleyheath holds a monthly event exclusively for over 18s with learning difficulties, such as autism and Asperger’s.

NYNE’s Shine event is on every second Tuesday of the month from 7pm to 10.30pm.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and carers get free entry.

You can find NYNE Lounge at 267 Broadway, Bexleyheath DA6 8DB. To find out more visit www.nynelounge.com

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Bexley is holding an information event for young people aged 14–24 with special educational needs and disabilities. It is designed to support them and their parents and carers as they prepare for adulthood.

The free event will take place on 17 May from 2pm to 6pm at the Civic Offices, Bexleyheath.

Young people and their parents and carers will get the opportunity to speak with schools, further education providers, careers advice organisations, supported employment teams and other employment-related organisations.

The event will also provide access to advice on the move from education to employment.

It will also have a dedicated quiet space.

To register your interest visit https://bexleysendevent. eventbrite.co.uk for more information call Catherine Aird on 020 3045 3075 or email catherine.aird@bexley.gov.uk

health

Twelve weeks for free Want to lose weight? You could be referred to Bexley’s Weight Management Referral Service, provided by Slimming World.

You’ll receive 12-weeks free membership to any Slimming World group in the borough.

You must be aged 16 and over and fit into one of the following criteria • have a long-term health condition and a Body Mass Index higher or equivalent to 27.5kg/m2 • have a Body Mass Index higher or equivalent to 30kg/m2

Visit your Bexley GP and ask to be referred, and then contact Slimming World to register.

A list of local Slimming World groups can be found at www.slimmingworld.co.uk

Childhood obesity Bexley currently has among the highest rate of excess weight in London for reception aged children.

Our new Obesity Strategy will look at what we can put in place to help reduce excess weight in children.

It will aim to encourage, motivate and inspire healthy lifestyle changes, rather than tell people what to do and how and when to do it.

Bexley currently offers a 12-week family lifestyle programme called Alive ‘N’ Kicking to parents and children

aged 4 to 11. It is available to children who are overweight or obese.

Parents and guardians receive guidance to support healthier eating and lifestyles for the whole family in a friendly, non-judgemental and supportive environment.

A list of programmes, contact details and more information is available at www.ank.uk.com The final draft strategy will go out to public consultation later this year.

Prevention is better than cure Bexley has been working with local organisations to develop our Prevention Strategy.

So far, over 100 people have visited our ‘Lab’ at the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath to give their views on what needs to be done to improve the health and wellbeing of Bexley residents.

We have now analysed all of the ideas put forward and will be adding them to our developing action plan. The ideas will be prioritised by which will make the most positive difference to people in Bexley and those which will help us avoid any unnecessary costs in the future.

You’ll be surprised at what you can eat!

NHS advocacy service for Bexley residents Advocacy for All provides an independent NHS Complaints Advocacy Service for Bexley residents who want to complain about NHS services, including hospitals, GP surgeries, dentists and ambulance services.

It gives people the opportunity to speak confidentially to somebody independent of the NHS. The service helps residents through the complaints process, including writing letters, attending meetings, talking over what to do at each stage and signposting people to the right advice.

“My advocate was incredibly supportive” “Having someone with me was very helpful and reassuring” “Polite, informative and above all empathetic and patient” The service works to ensure that complaints are used positively to improve NHS services for the whole community.

For more information please call 0345 310 1812 (option 3) email bexleynhscomplaints@advocacyforall. org.uk or visit www.advocacyforall.org. uk/nhs.php

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ageing well

Fitness

with Friends The People’s Dance company have introduced two new classes in Bexley for the mature and retired.

Ageing Well in Bexley “In Bexley our ageing well plans focus on the areas we know are of real concern to our residents. These include tackling loneliness, enjoying life at home and keeping healthy and active.

The new classes are Bexley - St John the Evangelist Church Hall each Monday morning at 10.30am Sidcup - St John the Evangelist Church Hall just off Sidcup High Street every Monday at 1.45pm Each session costs £6 and includes 45 minutes of dance fit and a 45-minute social slot when you can enjoy refreshments with old friends and new.

For more information visit www.thepeoplesdancecompany.co.uk or call 07990 972789.

“A very good way to socialise plus keeping fit and healthy” “At 70 this was my first exercise class ever and I never thought I’d enjoy it, yet I did.

It was great. I’ll definitely be coming back.”

In these two pages we have brought together just a few of the local organisations that provide activities or support for our older residents or their families or carers.”

Cllr Brad Smith, Cabinet Member for Adult Services

The Bexley Care Hub is a central place to find more local information https://carehub.bexley.gov.uk You can also find a useful list of local organisations on page 30 of this Magazine.

Freedom Pass

Older residents who have a Freedom Pass that expires in March 2019 should have received a renewal letter from London Councils.

Each letter had a unique code needed to renew the pass online. Pass holders that do not have access to the internet can

complete a form and return it to London Councils using the reverse of the letter.

You must respond to the letter by post or online in order for your pass to be renewed.

If you have not received your renewal letter contact London Councils on 0300 330 1433.

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Create new friendships with Crossroads Care “I would like to show my appreciation to my befriender Chrissie for taking me to see a show in London.

No words can express the joy I felt on that day.”

Local resident Crossroads Care South East London hours of support. has been running its befriending “I have been service for older residents since volunteering with 2012. It works closely with likeCrossroads Care for over five years. I minded organisations and local cannot put a price on the satisfaction businesses to support older I get from being a Befriender and to people to feel valued by their own see the faces of the people I visit community and live healthy lives. light up, cannot be put into words.”

Today, it has more than 100 Volunteer Befriender volunteer befrienders giving their The service provides a mutual free time to support around 110 benefit to both the ‘befriender’ older people. By the end of 2018, the and the older person receiving volunteers had given 13,500 direct

Helping you stay connected & well “I went to different libraries.

It was really good and it helped me a great deal. I also went to a church group and had a coffee. I am more myself now. Before I didn’t want to mix with other people.”

If you’re feeling stressed, isolated or unwell, Community Connect can help you to find activities, support and services in your community to improve your health and wellbeing.

In Bexley there is a wide range of fantastic activities that Community Connect can put you in touch with, including support, activities, social and walking groups, support as a carer, information, advice and more.

It’s easy to get started, if you’re over 18 and registered with a Bexley GP, then you can complete an online referral at www.communityconnect bexley.co.uk or call 01322 524682.

the support. It can lead to new social circles, help people to make positive lifestyle changes and has even opened doors to job and training opportunities. It also helps to give people a voice in helping to improve the service or even become befrienders themselves. www.crossroadscaresouth eastlondon.org.uk

l Age UK – Men in Sheds is a community space for men to make things, make friends and stay active. The shed is run as a micro business selling products to contract for individuals and local service providers www.ageuk.org.uk call 020 8300 0883 or email information@ageukbexley.org.uk l Bexley Voluntary Service Council – Find out about local groups in your area or local volunteer roles www.bvsc.co.uk or call 01322 524682 l University of the Third Age ‘U3A’ – A co-operative movement of people in the third age of their lives coming together to continue their educational, social and creative interests. Email dandare9@hotmail.com or visit www.u3a.org.uk l Evergreen Care Bexley – Providing friendship and practical support for older people in Bexley. Home to a local ‘trusted trades’ programme. Call 01322 431765 or visit www.evergreencarebexley.org l Alzheimer’s Society Bexley – Support for anyone affected by dementia. Giving practical support on a range of topics and can help residents find local support. Email bexleybranch@alzheimers.org.uk or call the National Dementia Helpline on 0300 222 1122. l Friends against scams – Bexley Trading Standards are supporting the ‘Friends Against Scams’ campaign. To find out more about scams, how to share your experiences and how you can protect yourself visit www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk or call 0300 123 2040

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environment

Litter Heroes wanted in Erith From 10am, Friday 12 April Erith Yacht Club Anchor Bay, Erith DA8 2AD In support of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean (22 March -23 April) we are hosting a community clean-up event on the Erith foreshore.

On the day, we will be working to rid the area of nonbiodegradable nasties such as cotton buds, plastic bottles and other micro-plastics.

All litter-picking equipment and protective gloves will be provided, as well as tea and coffee. All you will need is sensible clothing.

Simply email your details to swac@bexley.gov.uk if you would like to take part

Diud yo know?

Volunteers picked up 1,380 plastic bottles on the foreshore last year

Have your say on electric car charging points We would like your views on the introduction of electric vehicle charging points in the borough. They will help shape the Council’s plans for creating a network of publicly accessible charging points.

Complete the survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ chargingupbexley before 8 April and help us plan for creating the greener Bexley of tomorrow.

Keep up-to-date with Bexley news between issues of the Magazine Sign up for our email newsletters on the subjects you choose – www.bexley.gov.uk/newsupdates Follow us on Twitter – Facebook – Instagram - YouTube

Visit www.bexley.gov.uk/news

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community #doitforbexley - volunteer Raymond Hudson Long-term Bexley resident Ray Hudson has helped #doitforbexley for the past 26 years in a wide range of voluntary roles.

Ray began volunteering for the Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association (BBNWA) in 1992, when he joined the committee. He was elected vice-chairman in 1995 and then chairman in 2004. Although Ray retired from this role in 2013, he continued as a member of the committee and as senior adviser until his retirement last year.

Ray also volunteered as a BBNWA co-ordinator for his local area from 1992 to 2018. In 2009, he also became a BBNWA representative in the Bexley Community Policing Engagement Group, which later became the Safer Neighbourhood Board – until 2018.

Ray also volunteered as a magistrate for 26 years, school governor for 38 years and served for many years as chairman of

Lesnes Residents Association, a member of the executive committee of the Inner London Magistrates (1994 to 2001) and BCPEG vice chairman and chairman from 2002 to 2009.

Today Ray is enjoying retirement with his wife as residents of Heathfield Court Care Home, where he still devotes his time and energy to the home’s groups.

Share your stories If you know people who regularly #doitforbexley by volunteering or by doing something different, or if you need help or have ideas that would help you to do more, please tweet @BexleyTogether using #doitforbexley or email strongercommunities @bexley.gov.uk

New Inspire shop for Sidcup

Foster for Bexley Fostering allows children and young people the chance to develop and thrive in a stable and loving home when they are unable to live with their own parents.

As a Bexley Foster Carer you will be part of a professional team working together to ensure our children are safe and can thrive.

It can be a challenging role, but also be very rewarding.

You can see the children grow and develop and perhaps return home when their situation has improved, or move on to a permanent family.

Visit www.bexley.gov.uk/ fostering, call 020 3045 4400 or email fostering@bexley.gov.uk

Leader of the Council, Cllr Teresa O’Neill OBE and the Cabinet Member for Adult Services Cllr Brad Smith, officially opened a new Inspire Living Solutions and Mobility Shop in Sidcup last month.

The new shop in Sidcup High Street joins its existing shop in Slade Green.

Inspire Community Trust aims to promote independence and enable older people and people with disabilities to manage as independently as possible.

The new shop will provide impartial advice by trained professionals and a “Try and Buy” service for people experiencing difficulty, and their families and carers.

Living Solutions and Mobility Shop 50/50A High Street Sidcup High Street, Kent, DA14 6EH. Call 020 8300 6038, visit www.inspirecommunitytrust.org or email info@inspirecommunitytrust.org

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community

On the look out for fraud Evidence shows that people with mental or physical disabilities and older people are more susceptible to certain types of fraud.

Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association aims to raise awareness of crime involving fraud. As part of that work our coordinators do their best to make vulnerable residents aware when they hear about this kind of crime.

When they forward on our weekly crime reports, we ask our co-ordinators to make sure that vulnerable residents know the different types of fraud to lookout for - and what actions to take.

We continue to look for new co-ordinators across the Borough. If you are concerned about crime in your area and would like to support the more vulnerable across the borough in this way, please email bexwatchoffice@btconnect.com or call 020 8284 5537

Barnehurst 020 8721 2577 Barnehurst.SNT@met.police.uk Belvedere 020 8721 2050 Belvedere.SNT@met.police.uk Bexleyheath 020 8721 2021 Bexleyheath.SNT@met.police.uk Blackfen and Lamorbey 020 8721 2585 Blackfen.lamorbey.SNT@met. police.uk Blendon and Penhill 020 8721 2503 Blendon.penhill.SNT@met. police.uk Crook Log 020 8721 2504 Crooklog.SNT@met.police.uk Crayford 020 8721 2584 Crayford.SNT@met.police.uk

Falconwood and Welling 020 8721 2022 Falconwood.welling.SNT@met. police.uk Longlands 020 8721 2507 Longlands.SNT@met.police.uk Northumberlandheath 020 8721 2502 Northumberlandheath.SNT@ met.police.uk Slade Green and Northend 020 8721 2023 Sladegreen.northend.SNT@met. police.uk Sidcup 07464 492489 Sidcup.SNT@met.police.uk St Mary’s and St James 020 8721 2816 Stmarys.stjames.SNT@met. police.uk

East Wickham 020 8721 2502 Eastwickham.SNT@met.police.uk

Thamesmead East 020 8721 2049 Thamesmead.SNT@met. police.uk

Erith 07717 782523 Erith.SNT@met.police.uk

West Heath 020 872 12885 Westheath.SNT@met.police.uk

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CONTACTS DETAILS FOR YOUR LOCAL SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS POLICING TEAM

Understanding Dementia Are you caring for someone in your family, or a friend, with memory loss issues whether formally diagnosed or not?

Come along to a free training session provided by Carers’ Support (Bexley), the charity supporting Carers in Bexley, on 12 June or 23 July from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Sessions will be held at the Carers’ Support (Bexley) offices at The Manor House, Jenner Close, Sidcup. Light lunch will be provided.

Celebrate Carers Week 2019 Carers and their families and friends are invited to the Carers’ Support (Bexley) afternoon tea party at Manor House, Sidcup on Friday 14 June. Meet other carers and find out about the support available, enjoy some home-made cakes, and raise funds for Carers Support. Tickets are £5 each.

To book a place on the training or a ticket for the afternoon tea, please contact Jenny on 020 8302 8011 or email her at jennym@carerssupport.org

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Making home buying easier Coming soon The Engine House, currently the Thames Innovation Centre.

Offering a fresh, modern environment where you can work think and grow.

We provide flexible furnished memberships, offering access to a private office, coworking or hot desking space, complete with access to: conference rooms, comfortable lounges for networking and Bexley 4 Business events, a growing business-2-business support community services, and a new coffee shop.

It will be home to a Tech Studio that includes 3D printing for rapid prototyping, computer-aided designs and laser cutters.

Specialists will be on hand to take on tasks as small as one off prints and prototypes to full scale 3D mass production. Offering Autocad & Autodesk training courses 2D to 3D; modelling and printing.

Keep an eye out for updates at www. enginehousebexley.london To arrange a visit and tour contact Anilla Purrott 020 8320 1016

Bexley for business The seventh annual Bexley Business Excellence Awards in association with Ocado will take place in June.

Following the launch in January nominations were open until 15 March.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Hall Place & Gardens in June.

Visit www.bexleyawards.co.uk for more information.

To sign up to our regular Bexley for Business e-newsletter visit www.bexley.gov.uk/ newsupdates

Erith Baths is the smart new development available for Shared Ownership from L&Q. The new one and twobed apartments and fourbed houses are a short walk from Erith station, boasting fantastic views of the River Thames.

The shared ownership scheme allows you to buy a percentage share of a property and pay rent on the remainder. Shared

owners have the opportunity to buy further shares in your home - known as ‘staircasing’ – providing the chance to eventually own the property outright.

For more information on shared ownership in Bexley and the upcoming London Home Show, please visit www.bexley.gov.uk/ housing

Looking for your apprentice?

We are looking for employers who can provide apprenticeship opportunities to Bexley looked after children and young people leaving our care, aged 16 to 24.

Small businesses who recruit a looked after child or a young person leaving care into an apprenticeship role are not only giving someone a great opportunity, they can also receive government funding to cover all apprenticeship training costs.

If this is you, please contact skills@bexley.gov.uk to start a discussion on how we can work together to give a Bexley young person a great start to their career.

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your community

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Erith fun

Erith’s residents will be spoilt for choice with a series of exciting events planned for 2019.

Erith Kitchen will return to Pier Road for more fantastic food and summery sounds one Friday a month throughout the summer. The Erith Pier Festival will return to the riverside on Saturday 21 September.

The events are part of the Greater Erith Regeneration programme. Find out more at www.greatererith.com Follow Greater Erith on Facebook and twitter.

There are also lots of events taking place at The Exchange who have recently launched at Erith’s Old Library.

These include performing arts and drama classes for young people, spring holiday family activities and workshops, exhibitions about the Old Library and the future of Erith, and a feast in celebration of the people of Erith.

Visit https://www.theexchangeerith.com

Volunteer fair Are you looking to meet new people or learn new skills? Perhaps you want to use your experience to help local people or have some time that you’d like to fill?

Come along to the next Volunteer Fair at Christ Church, Broadway, Bexleyheath (near Asda) on Monday April 29 12.30 -2.30pm.

Meet local groups who are looking for volunteers to have a chat about what they do and find the perfect opportunity for you!

No need to book just turn up on the day.

Call Bexley Volunteer Centre on 01322 524682 or bexleyvc@bvsc.co.uk

Sporting success Bedonwell Junior school teacher Matt Bird has become a specialist leader of education in PE after buying into Bexley’s PE support package and working with Bexley’s PE and school sport team.

Matt has embraced his role as PE leader at the school, effectively spending the school’s sport premium

Last year’s Pier Festival

Key role for local landmark Danson House in Welling provided the setting for Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, when they share a mud bath during a scene in the multi-award winning movie The Favourite.

Film crew dressed an area to look like a luxurious Turkish bath for Golden Globe and Oscar winner Olivia Colman (Queen Anne) and Rachel Weisz (Sarah) to shoot the scene.

The basement also provided the setting for the servant quarters.

Danson House is open to the public from 10am to 4pm every Sunday from March until October. Entry is £7 per person, £3.50 for English Heritage members/concessions.

Under 7s go free.

Filming in Bexley is managed by FilmFixers. Find out more at https://bexleyfilmoffice.co.uk/

funding by upskilling staff members to deliver high quality PE and making sure that PE and school sports has a high profile at the school.

Matt says: “I couldn’t have done this without the support of my headteacher and the PE and school sport team at Bexley. It has been a fantastic journey.”

Schools that are interested in finding out more about Bexley’s PE support package can email julie.fuller@bexley. gov.uk or to express an interest in specialist leader of education support in PE contact BTSAdmin@ thebedonwellfederation.org

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Barnehurst • Bexleyheath • Blackfen • Foots Cray • orthumberland Heath • Falconwood • Welling

your community Return for exciting community project This summer Bexleyheath Broadway will once again be the focus of the colourful ‘Performing Places’ project.

Two ‘Vists’ helping Par-Bexians at Broadway, Bexleyheath last year

Cleeve Meadow School Bexley’s Mayor joined a special event in January to mark the start of construction of the new Cleeve Meadow School in Sidcup for children with special educational needs.

The new school will be designed to provide specialist education for 120 pupils aged 11-19 with moderate learning difficulties.

The school has been made possible by Government funding, along with a £2 million contribution from the Council, which is also leading the project on behalf of the Department for Education.

Cabinet Member for Education, Cllr John Fuller said; “By careful forward planning we meet the demand

for school places for our mainstream pupils but places within the borough for local children with different needs can often be a challenge. This new school will make a huge difference.”

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKRT) will manage the school.

To find out more about the new school visit www.cleeve meadow-tkat. org

Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Brian Bishop and Dr Karen Roberts TKAT CEO

Performing Places uses drama to create an exciting story aimed at encouraging those that live in or visit a place to see it in its best light and to understand each other better.

Schools and community organisations close to the town centre have been taking part in workshops that involve ‘visitors’ from the planet Par-Bexia.

Everyone will be invited to join in an exciting event in the Broadway from 3-6 July, where they will meet the Par-Bexia visitors before they return to their parallel universe.

London Borough of Bexley has partnered with The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama on Performing Places with funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

For more information visit www.vistsbexley.com

Crossness celebrates founder’s bicentenary 2019 is a significant milestone for Crossness Pumping Station, also known as ‘The Cathedral on the Marsh’. It marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of its founder, Joseph Bazalgette.

With the help of the Council, the Trust that manages the much-loved building, has found the funding needed to resolve an asbestos problem discovered in the iconic Beam Engine House during

restoration works.

Following generous donations from Thames Water, Cory Riverside Energy and individual supporters, plus help from Historic England the works have been completed.

The building will reopen in Spring, in time for the Bazalgette birthday celebrations.

For information on Pumping Station Open Days and Tours visit www.crossness.org.uk

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The gift that grows!

Bexley’s sponsor a tree programme gives you the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. Whether you are celebrating or commemorating, a new tree in one of the borough’s parks or on a street can make the ideal gift. The packages are available in three levels of sponsorship. Email trees@bexley.gov.uk to find the right location and tree species for you.

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all our yesterdays

Let’s do the time walk again “Walking is man’s best medicine” Hippocrates “Let a man walk ten miles steadily on a hot summer’s day along a dusty English road, and he will soon discover why beer was invented” G.K. Chesterton Everyone agrees that walking gives us the chance to breathe, reflect and observe. If you combine a walk with an interest in local heritage, then you’re onto a winning formula.

There’s no doubt that walking in the footsteps of our Bexley forebears gives us a unique insight into the history and heritage of these people and the places where they lived.

Walking these very same streets today brings history alive, particularly when you can spot a landmark or building that past generations would have known.

Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre are keen to get you out and about, to look and learn, and to enjoy some guided walks and talks.

We’ve always included a local walk in our annual events programmes and this year we’re doing even more. We’ll be leading guided walks from North Cray to Foots Cray, from Hall Place to Crayford, a war memorial walk between Bexleyheath and Welling, and an East Wickham wander.

Contact Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre for more details, or call in to look at a unique collection of our historic local maps, images and books to help you research your local heritage and plan your own history walk

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We have a selection of pictures here from our unique archives collections, all featuring Bexley residents taking a stroll in bygone days. Can you work out where and when they were taken?

Answers at the bottom of the page.

Don’t forget, too, our great new BexleyWalks self-guided walking app. This provides guided tours that include maps and interesting facts and images that appear when you arrive at different stop points on the routes. Download the app for free today from the App Store or Google Play Store.

You can find the Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre on the first floor of the Central Library in Bexleyheath archives@bexley.gov.uk Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @BexleyArchives

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Answers 1 - Bexley Village around 1905 2 - Erith High Street 1906

3 - Frognal Avenue in Sidcup 1912 4 - North Cray 1913

5 - Gravel Hill around 1916 6 -Pre-WW1 Upper Wickham Lane

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ways to spring into action

Green fingers at your local parks

Come down to your local park for some spring fever! Hall Place and Lesnes Abbey have regular opportunities for you to get involved in lots of different conservation and gardening sessions. You can learn new skills and meet new people while enjoying the fresh air. Visit the Hall Place & Gardens and Lesnes Abbey volunteer websites for more information.

Hall Place & Gardens - www.hallplace.org.uk/volunteers Lesnes Abbey- www.visitlesnes.co.uk/volunteering

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Help out at one of the borough’s key heritage sites.

Crossness Engines Trust are looking for volunteer tour guides to show groups of visitors around the site and explain its historical significance. Volunteers will engage with visitors, speaking to both individuals and small groups.

Full training will be given.

Visit www.crossness.org.uk/ get-involved.html

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Over 250 communityspirited residents from across the borough have been working with the Council to help keep their areas looking clean and tidy by joining the community litter pickers scheme.

If you take pride in your local community and are interested in joining the scheme, or want to find out more, email worksdirect@bexley. gov.uk

Join a community of runners that combine getting fit with doing good in your local area.

All GoodGym runs cater for all levels of ability making sure no-one gets left behind.

They are also a perfect way to meet new people and get into the running mood. For more information visit the GoodGym website www.goodgym. org/bexley

Give a helping hand at your local library. You can tell stories, play games or share knowledge about computers.

There are lots of different ways you could help your local community. Find out about volunteer opportunities at your local library by visiting www.bexley. gov.uk/ libraries or pop along and ask.

Become a Crossness guide

Help keep your community clean

Do good and get fit

Support your local library

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Help keep our borough one of the safest in London by joining Neighbourhood Watch. It will get you to work with your neighbours to reduce local crime and disorder in your local area, helping to make our borough a great place to live, work and play.

If you are community spirted and want to help tackle crime and disorder in Bexley visit www.bexleywatch.org.uk

To find about other ways you can spring into action for your local community visit www.bvsc.co.uk/volunteer

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Your Local Health Service We need your help

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We are looking for volunteers to help shape the health services in Bexley.

Patient involvement is very important to the NHS Bexley Clinical Commissioning Group as it helps us to improve all aspects of health care – such as patient safety, patient experience and health outcomes – giving people the power to live healthier lives.

Hearing from people who use and care about NHS services allows us to understand and respond to their needs, including those people who have the poorest health. This helps us to improve access to services and reduce differences in health across different communities. It allows us to see things through the eyes of those who use services and to be innovative, leading to better use of taxpayers’ money.

Regardless of how much time you are able to commit, there are a number of ways for you to play a part in driving improvement and change, and our Patient Experience Team will be happy to talk you through these opportunities.

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Become a mystery shopper If you are over 16 years old and registered with a Bexley GP, you could become a mystery shopper.

The scheme allows local residents – whether you are a patient or carer – to influence how healthcare services are planned and delivered in Bexley. All you have to do is feed back on your experience after you have had contact with a service. Your identity will remain anonymous and will not be shared with service providers.

Since the launch of the scheme in July 2014, hundreds of local people have registered to take part and we have received almost 5000 pieces of feedback.

CASE STUDIES: “I joined about 4 years ago as I have had mixed (both good and bad) experiences with the NHS and wanted to be able to feed back on both aspects.

I have been very pleased to praise on a few occasions, and equally feel it must have helped when I have pointed out failings in the system. In most cases it is the system, not the staff, that needs to change.”

Roy from Sidcup

“I joined the scheme because little things make a difference, whether it be an observation when visiting a local hospital, or as an inpatient. I frequently attend hospital as an outpatient. Quite honestly, the standard of treatment has been good but we need to speak up if something is not quite right. The mystery shopping scheme gives the public a chance to speak up without fear of reprisals.

It’s a very good scheme that in my opinion has been a success.”

Camille from Bexleyheath

“I’ve had many visits to hospitals and found my experience to be rather hit and miss regarding care I received, so I thought that if I could report some, that it might help improve areas of concern.”

Joan from Bexley

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local information Council meetings All the meetings featured are held at the Civic Offices, Bexleyheath and take place at 7.30pm.

These meetings will be webcast and available at www.bexley.public-i.tv.

LOCAL MPS James Brokenshire MP Old Bexley and Sidcup Surgeries are by appointment only by calling the MP’s office on 020 7219 8400.

A full list of meetings is published on the Council’s website at www.bexley.gov.uk/meetings.

To contact James Brokenshire MP Write to: House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA Email: james.brokenshire.mp@ parliament.uk Telephone: 020 7219 8400

Free access to the internet is available at all Bexley libraries.

Sir David Evennett MP Bexleyheath and Crayford

11 April –meetings Public Cabinet Council –

Surgeries are held on the first and third Friday of the month except August.

Venue: 17 Church Road, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 4DD

13 April – Planning Committee 9 April – Public Cabinet 26 April – Council 11 April – Planning Committee 24 May - Annual Council 17 April – Council meeting 25 May – Planning Committee

22 May – Council meeting 23 May – Planning Committee

Time: 4pm until 6pm No appointment is necessary, but please

YOUR COUNCILLORS THEATRES Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre Crayford 01322 526390 www.thegwt.org.uk

Edward Alderton Theatre, Bexleyheath 020 8298 1269 Book online at www.edwardalderton.org or call 0333 666 3366

Playhouse Theatre, Erith www.playhouse.org.uk 01322 350345 (Box Office)

Old Barn Theatre & Theatre in the Round Rose Bruford College, Sidcup 020 8308 2616

news

The London Borough of Bexley is divided into 17 wards and has 45 councillors.

To find out which ward you live in, or for up-to-date details of how to contact your local Councillors or members of the Council’s Cabinet, please visit www.bexley.gov.uk or call 020 8303 7777

do ring 020 7219 8403 in advance to discuss your case when possible.

To contact Teresa Pearce MP Write to: House of Commons, Westminister, London, SW1A 0AA Email: teresa.pearce.mp@ parliament.uk Telephone: 01322 342991

To contact David Evennett MP Write to: House of Commons, Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA Email: david.evennett.mp@ parliament.uk Telephone: 020 7219 8403 Fax: 020 7219 2163 Website: www.davidevennett.com Twitter: @davidevennett Facebook: fb.com/DavidAEvennett

London Assembly Member Gareth Bacon AM (Bexley & Bromley)

Teresa Pearce MP Erith & Thamesmead Teresa Pearce MP holds four advice surgeries each month. Teresa’s surgeries are held on the first Saturday of the month in Thamesmead, the second Saturday of the month in Erith, the third Friday of the month in Northumberland Heath and the fourth Friday of the month in Abbey Wood.

All surgeries booked by prior appointment by calling Teresa’s office.

To contact Gareth Bacon write to: Gareth Bacon AM, Greater London Authority, City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA, call: 020 7983 6571, or E-mail: gareth.bacon@london. gov.uk

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Visit www.bexley.gov.uk/ visitbexley

You can now search for the names of your local Ward Councillors on the Council’s website using your home post code.

Visit http://democracy.bexley. gov.uk/mgFindMember.aspx

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what’s on!

April - July 2019

For a list of events throughout the borough, visit the Council’s website at www.bexley.gov.uk/events Thursday 4 April 2 - 5pm Old Bexley floral arrangement society

Thursday 11 April 1 - 2pm Barry-wavy Argent and Azure: a lunchtime look at heraldry

St Mary’s Church Hall, Bexley DA5 3LX

Local Studies and Archive Centre, 1st floor, Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7HJ

Linda Clatworthy demonstration, ‘where to now?’ 020 8302 9984

Thursday 4 April 11am - 4pm Ex Libris: The story of the old library The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road, Erith, DA8 2AE

Learn about the history of Erith’s old Library and the important role it played in creating a thriving community in Erith. www.theexchangeerith.com

Friday 5 April 11am - 3pm Made in Thamesmead Pop Up Market The Link, Bazalgette Way, Thamesmead SE2 9BS

Browse across our great range of local businesses selling their unique items. info@CCEventsuk.com

Saturday 6 April to Sunday 28 April 10am - 4.30pm Easter Garden Trail Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

Find out which bunnies are competing in the Egg-Olympics and what sports they’re playing! Admission: £2.50 per trail, small prize included. Bring a pencil or buy one for 50p on the day. 01322 621 238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Saturday 6 to Saturday 13 April Bug Edward Alderton Theatre 5 Brampton Road Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ

At a rundown desert motel, lonely Agnes begins a relationship with a newcomer named Peter. (Not suitable for under 16s).

Book tickets online Admission: £10 - 0333 666 3366 www.edwardalderton.org

Sunday 7 April 10am - 2pm Monthly Farmers Market Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

The first Sunday of every month. Local produce at Hall Place. Meet the farmers and producers.Admission: Free - 01322 621 238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April 10am & 2pm (1hr session) The Bunny with the BIG Feet!

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA50 1PQ

Come and hear about the funny bunny with BIG feet! Make your own pop-up bunny to take home. Story and craft Admission: £4 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking required. 01322 621 238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Come and see the documents which tell the story about the Bexley and local family crests . Tickets £2.05.

Advanced booking required.

020 3045 3369 - archives@bexley.gov.uk

Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 April Dr Faustus Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, Beech Walk Crayford DA1 4NP

The legendary tale of Faustus.

01322 526 390 - www.thegwt.org.uk

Saturday 13 April 2.30 - 3.30pm The bits that don’t fit Dickens Room, 1st floor, Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7HJ

Historical presenter Steve Hookins reminds us that history doesn’t always have to be serious! Tickets £4.30. Advanced booking required. 020 3045 3369 archives@bexley.gov.uk

Saturday 13 April 9.45am - 1pm Grand Spring Fair United Reformed Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath DA6 7DJ

Tuesday 16 April to Tuesday 4 June 1.30 - 3.30pm Art & Music Appreciation: Anniversaries & Exhibitions

Tuesday 30 April 5 - 9pm Wedding Fayre

Tuesday 14 May 11am Spring Garden Walk

The Learning & Enterprise College Bexley, 5 Brampton Road, Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ

The Boat House Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8HL

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

Enjoy free samples of our delicious canapés and selected house wines. 020 8304 5566 www.dansonboathouse.com

Join our Estates Manager for a gentle 45 minute walk around the Hall Place grounds. Learn how we maintain our gardens and pick up some tips. Meet in the Visitor Centre. Admission: £4.30 per person. Advance booking required 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Explore works of art and music, course runs over seven sessions. Admission: £60.20.

FREE for those in receipt of certain benefits.

020 8300 1845. weabexley@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 17 April Sunday 27 October Knights of the Air exhibition

St Mary’s Church Hall, Bexley DA5 3LX

June Garrett demonstrations 020 8302 9984

Thursday 16 May 1pm - 2pm A lunchtime look at May Place

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

Saturday 4 to Saturday 11 May Her Naked Skin

Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre, 1st floor, Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7HJ

Free entry to the Halcot Gallery www.alcockandbrownevents.co.uk

Wednesday 17 April to Saturday 20 April Alice in Wonderland

Local charities will be selling CDs; DVDs; Jewellery; Cards; Books; Jams; Cakes; Pickles; Toys, Model railway accessories; Collectables; Children’s games.

Admission 50p, accompanied children free 020 8310 5018 - mail@johnsalt.plus.com

Erith Playhouse, 28-40 High street, Erith DA8 1QY

Saturday 13 April 11am - 4pm Easter Family Craft: Make a home for wildlife

Saturday 20 April 12 - 4pm Lesnes Abbey Easter Fayre

Red House Lane, Bexleyheath, London DA6 8JF

Join us this Easter to decorate a mammal box to take home and provide shelter for those little animals in your garden.

Admission: £3 - 02083036359 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/red-house

Saturday 13 April 12 - 2pm The Erith Melting Pot Feast The Old Library, Walnut Tree Road, Erith DA8 2AE

An opportunity for everyone to bring a dish that reflects your identity, culture or faith and share the stories behind them. www.theexchangeerith.com

Sunday 14 April 11am - 4pm Lambing Day The Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling DA16 3RP

Join us for Lambing Day, an opportunity to see the new born lambs and browse craft stalls. 020 8319 8900 admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Thursday 2 May 2 - 5pm Old Bexley floral arrangement society

A performance that is madder than you’ve ever seen. Nothing’s really what it seems.

Admissions: £12 - 01322 350345 www.playhouse.org.uk/

Lesnes Abbey Woods, New Road, London DA17 5DH

Join in two Easter egg hunts, with a mystery guest appearance to help children look for eggs. Plus there will be an array of community stalls in the Lesnes Lodge. www.visitlesnes.co.uk

Sunday 21 April 10am - 3pm Plant Fairs Roadshow Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

Join a collection of small specialist nurseries for a spring plant fair with a difference. Chat to experts and shop for plants, shrubs & grasses.

Admission: Free - 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Sunday 28 April and Sunday 5 May 10am - 12pm Bird Walk The Woodlands Farm Trust, 331 Shooters Hill, Welling DA16 3RP

Join us for a guided bird walk and discover about the variety of species which use or pass through the farm. 020 8319 8900 admin@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org

Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, Beech Walk Crayford DA1 4NP

A play about love and friendship, belief and betrayal, hope and despair Contains nudity, violence and strong language. 01322 526 390 www.thegwt.org.uk

Wednesday 8 May 10am - 12pm Painting the Place 1.Trees in the Landscape Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

The first of this seasons art classes run artist Anthony Nield. Understand the techniques behind ‘Pen & Ink/Wash‘ while learning how to illustrate trees. Admission £12 per person (includes tea & coffee). Advance booking required. 01322 621 238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Saturday 11 to Saturday 25 May Learn to play bowls Danson Park, Danson Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8HL

Fancy playing bowls? Come along to a free session. 07853 478 561 07518 680 990 www.dansonparkbowls.co.uk

Sunday 12 May 10am - 2pm Auctioneers Valuation Day Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

BBC and local antiques expert Catherine Southon and her team to value your antiques and collectibles in the Visitor Centre. No appointment necessary. Free entry. 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Take a look at the history of the May Place estate and some of its owners using historic materials.

Tickets £2.05. Advanced booking required.

020 3045 3369. archives@bexley.gov.uk

Thursday 23 May 2.30pm Alcock & Brown Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

A captivating talk by David Gilham on the heroic story of John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown who were the first to fly non-stop across the Atlantic in 1919 in their Vickers Vimy. (Doors open for talk at 2.15pm) Admission: £4.30 per person.

Advance booking required. 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Friday 24 May 11am Crayford History Walk Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

Join Archivist Oliver Wooller as he takes you on a walk from Hall Place to Crayford, stopping at various points to bring the history of the area alive. Walk lasts 90 -120 mins. Meet in the Visitor Centre at 10.45am. Admission: £4.30 per person.

Advance booking required 01322 621238 - www.hallplace.org.uk

Saturday 25 May to Saturday 1 June Not safe for work (NSFW) Edward Alderton Theatre 5 Brampton Road Bexleyheath DA7 4EZ

It is a must see…open to conversations and debate. Book tickets online 0333 666 3366 www.edwardalderton.org

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Online updates Tuesday 28 - Friday 31 May 10am & 2pm (1hr session) Dino May Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ

Come and have a ROARING time with us this May! Includes a hilarious story and dinosaur craft to take home. Admission: £4 children, adults free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance booking required. 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Saturday 1 to Saturday 8 June The Father Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, Beech Walk Crayford DA1 4NP

This exciting and extraordinary play cuts through the boundaries of reality and illusion. It is intensely funny and deeply moving. 01322 526 390 www.thegwt.org.uk

2 June The Big Lunch Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for a nationwide act of community and friendship. Come down to Hall Place and picnic in the beautiful grounds. 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

visit www.bexley.gov.uk/events

@whatsoninbexley

4 June 11am Tree Walk

Saturday 8 June Honour Walk

Saturday 15 June Annual Rotary Event

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

Danson Park

Cray Gardens, Crayford

A fund-raising event for the poppy appeal organised by the Royal British Legion Bexleyheath and Welling Branch. www.bexleyheathandwellingrbl.co.uk

Duck Race + Alcock and Brown stall www.alcockandbrownevents.co.uk

Our Estates Manager imparts interesting facts and amusing anecdotes on this fascinating walk. Meet in the Visitor Centre.

Admission: £4.30 per person.

Advance booking required 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

Thursday 6 June 2 - 5pm Old Bexley floral arrangement society St Mary’s Church Hall, Bexley DA5 3LX

Gill Mcgregor demonstration ‘Summer Flair’ 020 8302 9984

8 - 16 June Children’s Art Week Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA51PQ

A UK wide programme to encourage children, young people, families and teachers to engage with the visual arts.

Join in by visiting Hall Place and drawing your favourite scene. We will display as many as we can in the Visitor Centre.

Admission: Free entry 01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

See website for more details www.bexleyheathandwellingrbl.co.uk

Saturday 29 June Saturday 6 July Display and historic photos Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, Beech Walk, Crayford, DA1 4NP

Monday 10 June 2.30 – 3.30pm A Lady Explorer? – The adventures of Mary Kingsley

Thursday 20 June 7pm 8.15pm Repeated Sunday 23 June 11am – 12.15pm An East Wickham Wander – a guided walk around East Wickham

Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre, 1st floor, Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7HJ

Bexley Local Studies and Archive Centre, 1st floor, Central Library, Townley Road, Bexleyheath DA6 7HJ

After her youth in Bexleyheath, Kingsley set out on her own to explore West Africa.

Tickets £4.30. Advanced booking required.

020 3045 3369 - archives@bexley.gov.uk

12 June 10am - 3pm Painting the Place 2. A view of the House Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA5 1PQ

Anthony Nield will help you understand the techniques behind watercolours to make a picturesque scene of the house.

Tea & coffee on arrival and Tearoom lunch (max value applies). Admission: £28 per person. Advance booking required.

01322 621238 www.hallplace.org.uk

‘Privates on Parade’ www.alcockandbrownevents.co.uk

Join Bexley Archives staff as they lead a guided walk around East Wickham.

Tickets £4.30. Advanced booking required.

020 3045 3369 - archives@bexley.gov.uk

Saturday 29 June to 6 July Privates on Parade Geoffrey Whitworth Theatre, Beech Walk Crayford DA1 4NP

A vivid record of a slice of showbiz history and politically astute…

01322 526 390 www.thegwt.org.uk

23 June 10am – 3pm Plant Fair

Sunday 30 June 9.45 - 11.30am London Borough of Bexley Civic Parade

Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road Bexley DA51PQ

Bexleyheath Broadway

A chance to track down specialist varieties and something different for your garden this year. The ‘Plant Doctor’will be on hand to answer all your gardening questions.

Free admission 01322 621238 - www.hallplace.org.uk

Thursday 4 July 2 - 5pm Old Bexley floral arrangement society

Monday 24 June Armed Forces Day 2019 – Flagraising

Saturday 6 July - 12pm - 6pm

Bexleyheath Civic Centre

Organised by the Royal British Legion Bexleyheath and Welling Branch.

Football for all ages, from as young as 1 to 16 year olds.

This unique training programme encourages children of all abilities to have fun whilst playing football.

St Mary’s Church Hall, Bexley DA5 3LX

Morag Bennett demonstrations 020 8302 9984 Erith Fun Day

Erith Recreation Ground (adjacent to Leisure Centre, Avenue Road) Come along for a fun community event for the whole family. Admission: Free

Under 5’s will be taught basic movement patterns, colours, Numeracy, balance & co-ordination skills.

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a-z information Council news via email newsletters at www.bexley.gov.uk/news

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Automated payments – 020 3045 5200

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Adoption and Fostering - 0800 783 7699 Bexley Local Offer - Special Educational Needs and Disability Support for 0-25 year olds - 020 3045 5677 Bexley Magazine - 020 3045 3605 Births, deaths and marriages - 03000 415252 registerofficebexley@kent.gov.uk Council Tax & Housing Benefits – 0345 302 2317 Emergency Out of Hours Service - 020 8303 7777 /

020 8303 7171 Home Library Service – 020 3045 4565 Housing advice - 020 3045 3400 Temporary Accommodation – 020 3045 3155/ 020 3045 3156 Parking Services - 020 3045 3000 Adults Social Services - Residential care – 020 3045 4900

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Other useful contacts Domestic Violence – 0808 2000 247 Job centre plus – 0345 604 3719 Resources Plus - 020 3045 3800 Citizens Advice Bureaux – 01322 517150 Age UK information and advice – 0800 678 1174 For other enquires call 0800 169 8787 Bexley Voluntary Service Council – 01322 524682 Bexley Foodbank - 07932 431350 For all other Council services please call our automated switchboard on 020 8303 7777 to request the department you require

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local organisations Academy Photographic Group 07976 760488 Academy - United Judo Bexleyheath www.unitedjudo.com Active Horizons Youth 07833 477651/020 8310 5481 Adult Community Art Lessons @CleevePark www.sandiecamilleri.wixsite.com/ artlab 07931 824110 Age UK Bexley 020 8300 0883 Air Training Corps (Youth) Welling Sqdn - 020 8303 7379 Bexleyheath Sqdn - 01322 559056 Sidcup Sqdn - 020 8309 9926 Erith Sqdn - 01322 340749 Alzheimer’s Society Bexley Branch - 01322 524950/ 559308 Association of Bexley Charities ‘78 www.bexleych.wix.com/bexleycharities-78 Assyrian Community of Kent 01322 335479 Avante Community Support: Homecare 01322 344 980 107 (Bexleyheath) Army Cadet Force 07756 775294 Advocacy for All 0345 310 1812 Barnehurst Yoga Club-0771 222 6261 Barnehurst & Ivor Thomas Pool League davidleeds452@btinternet.com Belvedere Art Group-01322 556876 Bexley Borough Mummies 07572 473 272 Belvedere Community Forum and Centre 020 8311 5550 Bexley Accessible Transport Scheme 01322 311333 Bexley Active Retirement Club 020 8303 9675 Bexley African Caribbean Community Association (BACCA) 07946 497 731 Bexley Archaeological Group 020 8300 1752 Bexley Art Group 01322 430681 Bexley Arts Trust 020 8303 8177 Bexley Bards Story Tellers 0771 222 6261 Bexley Blind bowlers club 020 8856 8954 Bexley Borough Pensioners Forum 01322 527097 Bexley Boys & Girls Hall 020 8858 5123 Bexley Centre for the Unemployed 020 8301 3187 Bexley Churches Housing Assoc. Ltd 020 3866 5999 Bexley Civic Society secretary@bexleycivicsociety.org.uk Bexley Coin Club 0208 303 0510 Bexley Community Library Art Club 01322 836303/07446 480619 Bexley Cricket Club steventhomas.crawley@openreach.co.uk Bexley Croquet Club 020 8300 3172 / 01322 525975 Bexley & Dartford Cats Protection 01322 611911 Bexley & Sidcup Lions Club 07790 279683 Bexley Deaf Centre Fax/Minicom - 01322 351122 Bexley Federation of Allotment & Leisure Gardeners (BFALG) 07470 468594

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Bexley Football Club 020 8858 5123 Bexley Natural Environment Forum 01322 521 259 Bexley Down’s Syndrome Group www.bexleydownssyndrome.co.uk Bexley Heritage Trust Hall Place - 01322 526574 Bexley Historical Society secretary@bexleyhistoricalsociety.org.uk Bexley Ladies Keep Fit Club Hurst Community Centre Bexley & Lewisham Sea Cadets 020 8304 9448 Bexley Masters Swimming Club 07957 447432 Bexley Marquetry Group 01689 851702 Bexley Mencap 020 8303 6336 Bexley ME Support Group 020 8303 8553 Bexley Moorings Project www.bexleymoorings.co.uk Bexley Pain Group 020 8298 6287 Bexley Park Bowls Club selkent01@hotmail.com Bexley Philatelic Society (Bexley Stamp Club) 01322 559210 Bexley Photography Chatter Community www.BexleyPhotographyChatter.co.uk Bexley Rotary Club raymorris1@hotmail.co.uk Bexley Rugby Football Club www.bexleyrugby.co.uk 07791 127331 Bexley School of Dance www.bexleyschoolofdance.com Bexley SNAP 01322 359 475 Bexley Stop Smoking Service 0800 7832514 Bexley Talking Newspaper 01322 445293 Bexley Tinnitus Support Group 01322 525115 Bexley Twofold 020 8303 7777/020 3045 4920 Bexley Turkish Elderly Day Centre 020 8306 6736 Bexley Voice 07512 409936 Bexley Ukulele Group 07711 704033 Bexley WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) 020 8300 1845 Bexley Women’s Aid 020 8301 1536 Bexleyheath & District Club for Disabled 020 8303 4826 Bexleyheath & Barnehurst Bowls Club 01322 526932 or 0744 447 5417 Bexleyheath & Belvedere Hockey Club 07720 412547 Bexleyheath Photographic Society www.bexleyheathphotographicsociety. zenfolio.com Bexleyheath Morning Townswomens Guild 020 8310 4537 Bexleyheath Gaming Club (Pokemon/Yugion) www.facebook.com/BexleyGamingClub Bexleyheath & Crayford Waterside Women’s Institute 020 8303 5158 Bexrose Gardening Society 01322 527 947 Bird College 020 8300 6004 Brampton Art Group 020 8303 9132 The Boys’ Brigade & Girls Assoc 020 8304 9669 Bridge Club at VCD Crayford 01322 446625 / 07955 470762

Bridge Mental Health 020 8298 9677 Bridging the Gap South East 020 8300 5444 British Army Association 01322 449175 British Polio Fellowship (North West Kent Branch) 020 8304 1694 Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) 01727 867201 Cancer Research UK - local fund raising 020 8302 3964 Chislehurst & Sidcup Ballet Club 07746719258 Care Matters UK Ltd - 01322 522440 Carers’ Support Bexley 020 8302 8011 Chislehurst & Sidcup Ballet Club gillian.heyward@gmail.com The Compassionate Friends Child Bereavement Support www.tcf.org.uk Connexions Prospects 020 3045 5555 Contact the Elderly 020 8303 4723 County Gate Lodge www.cgl7849.org Crayford & District Men’s Probus Club 020 8304 2802 Crayford Camera Club 01322 438808 Crayford Judo Club 01322 631108 Crayford Manor House Historical Society 01322 551279 Crayford Town Archive 07800 992931 Crayford Women’s Institute 01322 557229 The Crossness Engines Trust www.crossness.org.uk Crossroads Care South East London 01322 336086 Cruse Bereavment Care 020 8304 5245 Danson Park Bowls Club 07751068274 Danson Youth Trust 020 8303 6052 Darent Cray National Trust Association 01474 705402 Diabetes UK Bexley Support Group 07775 305110 East Wickham Open Space Conservation Volunteers www.eastwickham.org.uk Erith & Belvedere Local History Society 01322 337893/01322 437925 Erith & District Swimming Club edsc@edsc.org.uk Erith & District Synchronised Swimming Squads synchro@edsc.org.uk Erith Model Railway Society www.erithmrs.ukmodelshops.co.uk Erith Nemesis Martial Arts Gym 01322 335076 Erith Veterans Club Singers 01322 553078 Evergreen Care Bexley www.evergreencarebexley.org Feel Good Co-Operative 07908 034081 Friends of Danson Park 07596 657763 Friends of the Earth - Bexley www.foe.co.uk/bexley Friends of Foots Cray Meadows www.footscraymeadows.org Friends of the Red House 01322 865186 Friends of the Shuttle www.friendsoftheshuttle.org

To add your organisation to this list, or to update your contact details please e-mail communications@bexley.gov.uk or telephone 020 3045 7777 and ask for Communications Family Action 020 8310 6570 Geddes Place Widows Group 01322 521754 Dimbleby Macmillian Cancer Support Guys at Queen Mary’s hospital 020 7188 0771 Haven - Gay & Lesbian Social Group 01322 287356 / 07804 808581 Headway South East London/ North West Kent 020 8319 7148 Healthwatch Bexley 020 8304 9344 Helio Mirror Bowls Club www.russellparkbowls.co.uk/helio-mirror Hill Park Autistic Trust 01322 334318 Holy Trinity Lamorbey Social Club 07903 565502 Hurst Horticultural & Garden Society 020 8306 2202 Imago 07710 847812 www.imago.community Insight Bexley 07824 999581 Inspire Community Trust 020 3045 5100 Irish Community Services in Greenwich ,Bexley & Lewisham 020 8854 4466 Kingfisher Bowls C lub 020 8302 8830 Lamorbey Park Archers www.lamorbeyparkarchers.co.uk Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society 020 8302 0059 Lamorbey Park Cricket Club 07741 193133 Lesnes Abbey Woods Conservation Volunteers www.lacv.btik.com London Borough of Bexley Retired Employees Assoc 020 8300 5526/020 8303 0606 Macular Society Bexley Support Group 020 8856 8954 Manor House Bowls Club 01322 400031 07960 862249 The Meeting Place Wed 9.30am - 1.30pm St John Fisher Church Hall Meridian Canoe Club 07801 549601 MIND In Bexley 020 8303 5816 MND Association 01322 228169 Multiple Sclerosis Society 020 8306 7050 New Sidcup / Eagles / Bexley Badminton Club www.eaglesandsidcup.com North West Kent Family History Society www.nwkfhs.org.uk North Kent Scottish Association Wednesday evenings at Barnehurst Golf Club Old Bexley Floral Arrangement Society 020 8302 9984 Old Bexley Music Society 020 8306 0353 Parkinson’s Disease Society 020 8306 5973 The Practical Photographic Group 020 8304 6561 Rainbows, Guide or Ranger Groups 020 8301 1200/01322 294516 The Rendevous Club for over 50’s 01322 287356/020 8859 2035 Royal Airforces Assoc 020 8303 5158 Royal Artillery Association Sidcup Branch 020 8306 1992 Royal Naval Association (Sidcup Branch) 07932 767105

Serenade Singers mcwhitford@gmail.com St John Ambulance Sidcup - 0844 770 4800 Erith - 07974 219471 St Michaels Ladies Club Welling 020 8306 1146 Samaritans 020 8301 1010 Shopmobility Scheme 020 8301 5237 Sidcup Art Club - 020 8302 5390 Sidcup Chess Club www.sidcupchessclub.org.uk Sidcup & District Caledonian Association Scottish Country Dancing 020 8856 4522 Sidcup & District Motor Cycle Club 01634 201268 Sidcup and District University of the Third Age 020 8850 2046 Sidcup Jazz Club 01322 442442 Sidcup Jazz Record Club 01689 835805 Sidcup Literary & Scientific Society 020 8300 8647 Sidcup Musical Productions 020 8304 9150 / 020 8300 1392 Sidcup Philatelic Society 020 8300 9627 Sidcup Symphony Orchestra 01322 552710 Signpost Community Drug & Alcohol Team 01322 357940 SmileyArk Kids Club 07956 263531 Smyth Lodge Care home (Sidcup) 03333 218599 The Scout Association 0845 094 6368 or 0845 300 1818 Speakability Sidcup 080 8808 9572 SSAFA - the Armed Forces Charity 020 8639 0495 Stillbirth & Neonatal Death 07951 454682 St John Ambulance Crayford Sidcup 0844 770 4800 St Mary’s (Welling)Players 020 8303 8933/ 07866 259302 Sunrise Frognal House Residental Care Home (Sidcup) 020 8302 2600 Trust Thamesmead 020 3828 4900 The Link Thamesmead 020 3828 4950 Sporting Club Thamesmead 020 3828 4920 Thames Innovation Centre 020 8320 1000 Thamesmead Running Club 07944 282611 Trefoil Guild - Invicta (Welling) 020 8304 8409 / 01689 811116 United Nations Assoc (Bexley) 01322 335 479 University of the Third Age Abbey Wood & Thamesmead 020 8311 4797 University of the Third Age Bexley 01322 556876 Veterans Club of Bexley 020 8304 2815 Victim Support (Bexley) 020 7277 1433/ 020 8698 4583 Volunteers Information Service (VIS) 01322 335 479 Welling Being Link - 07895 143939 Welling University of the Third Age 020 8304 4130 Women’s Aid Helpline 020 8301 1536

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Pony Fun Weeks – Monday to Friday 10:00-15:45 - £180 Five day programmes of fantastic fun for all pony fans – TWO riding sessions and on the yard activities every day – Plus a variety of extra activities through the week including tractor rides & woodland walks, picnics, arts & crafts and more – Lunch & drinks included – Age guideline, 6 years +

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