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A Royal Celebration for Orpington Orpington Literary Festival in pictures The Future’s Bright – Children’s Business Fair Previewing Priory Live

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Welcome...

by Orpington 1st BID outgoing Executive Director, Sharon Baldwin

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very warm welcome to our latest edition and my last, as I prepare to leave Orpington 1st. It has been a pleasure and honour to work on behalf of such a fantastic business community and I am delighted that Chris Travers has been appointed as the new Executive Director. He takes over in what is a challenging but also very exciting period for the town.

As the world changes at an ever-increasing pace, we have an opportunity to be at the forefront of what a great town centre can be - to build a modern, engaging, and welcoming place that provides both economic and social well-being for all.

The Children’s Business Fair held back in March - and again mid-July - demonstrated the passion and enthusiasm that comes with youth, and the latest programme from the Saxon Centre, with Men in Sheds and Ladies Lounge, demonstrates that the town has something for everyone.

The news that Lucy Griffiths is to open a dance studio in the heart of the town is really exciting, providing even more opportunities for all age groups to get active. And, we hope that Orpingtonian Dina

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Asher-Smith will be dancing her way to Gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Following the Orpington Literary Festival and our glorious jubilee celebrations, we can look forward to the exciting return of Priory Live in August. So, as we prepare for the school holidays, remember - look local first. There is so much right on our doorstep!

Have a wonderful Summer.

Best wishes, Sharon

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Priory Live 2021 as headliners Toploader thank the crowd

It’s so lover-ly... Priory Live is back!

Orpington’s Priory Live returns to the magnificent Priory Gardens this summer with its best ever line-up

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N Saturday 6th August from 12pm – 10pm, over twenty diverse acts will perform fresh original music across the festival’s two stages.

Topping the bill this year are Indie Pop trio Scouting For Girls. Members Roy Stride, Pete Ellard, and Greg Churchouse have notched up eight top 40 singles - including She’s So Lovely, Heartbeat, and the number 1 This Ain’t a Love Song. They have sold over 2,000,000 records, received over 500,000,000 streams, and their self-titled no. 1 debut album went Triple Platinum.

They’ll be joined by an array of rising stars including Two Weeks in Nashville, The Jane Smith Project, Natalie Shay, Leontas, Flo Gallop.

The Kids Zone, a maker’s market, licenced bar, and a fine selection of food stalls will ensure all tastes are catered for, and a festival firework finale will cap off a fantastic day.

With VIP tickets sold out and general admission only £20 you’d be wise to book your tickets now www.priorylive.co.uk

Friends since they were five, Scouting For Girls (Roy Stride, Pete Ellard, and Greg Churchouse) went triple platinum with their debut album which birthed the generation-bridging anthem She’s So Lovely PHOTO: JAMIE O’GORMAN

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Lemn Sissay OBE addressing the audience at The Spoken Word event.

Speaking Words of Wisdom

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YEAR on from an inaugural festival which took place predominantly online, Orpington Literary Festival took full flight this springtime, with a series of free in-person events taking place in locations across the town.

The celebration of the written and spoken word, running from May 14th – 22nd, was organised

by Orpington 1st in partnership with Bromley Libraries and Rotary Satellite Orpington, and included poetry, music, theatre, and storytelling sessions, many of which took place in the pop-up reading

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Orpington Literary Festival 2022 space The Green Room at 51 The Walnuts, making meanwhile use of the old Pie & Mash shop.

Headlining The Spoken Word, an evening of poetry performance, was renown poet playwright, memoirist performer and broadcaster – Lemn Sissay OBE. Having read on stage across the globe, including The Library of Congress in The United States, the Opera House of Dubai, and at Sir Paul McCartney’s Book launch at Queen’s Theatre in The West End – it’s no surprise that Lemn’s appearance on the bill in Orpington met with a packed pie house.

Number 1 bestselling author and People’s Book Prize 2022 winner Ven J Taylor conducts an interactive workshop based on her book series, the Baller Boys’ adventures

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Midweek Music with Thoma at Pato Lounge A Midweek Music event hosted

by Pato Lounge featured a selection of local singer-songwriters, including the soothing, soulful contemplations of Thoma, whilst the town’s Pallet Parks proved perfect venues for some Pop-up theatre with Zebedee’s production of Hansel & Gretel delighting the young audiences.

Story Time events included interactive book readings with children’s authors Karen Owen, Margaret Bateson Hill, Mo O’Hara, Attiya Khan, Ven J Taylor, as well as team members from Orpington Library.

In The Second Home, author and actor Linda Regan gave her signature talk discussing her career, including her time playing Yellowcoat April in the sitcom “Hi-de-Hi!”.

Local boy Harrison J Bodnar and Emily performing at Midweek Music.

Historian, writer, and broadcaster Dr Tessa Dunlop shared the intimate and inspirational story of the final few women who served in World War II’s female army in a

lecture which included the letters, diaries, audio and videos of some of Britain’s oldest women, one of whom trained alongside a young Princess Elizabeth in 1945.

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Novelist Carol Creasy, talked about creativity in lockdown, Paul Hiscock offered his insights and passion for Sherlock Holmes, local author Mohini Singh provided some tips to budding writers on how to engage agents, and Kerry Barret and Anny Lyons chatted about their latest novels, which are set in the local area.

Orpington 1st Executive Director Chris Travers, said, “From day one, the BID has championed the arts and culture, recognising the important role they play in shaping places. The response we’ve had to these events has highlighted the local enthusiasm for literature and created a platform for some impressive local talent.

We’d like to thank Bromley Libraries and the Orpington Rotary Satellite for their support, and we look

forward to growing the Orpington Literary Festival in the years ahead.”

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Pop up panto at the town’s Pallet Parks

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Local Pupils Set High Bar

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for Office Art Competition

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N February 2022, Orpington law firm, Clarkson Wright & Jakes invited students from local secondary schools to produce a piece of art that reflects the community in which we live and work. The office received over eighty entries, which made judging their favourite pieces a difficult task!

Above: Artists from Darrick Wood School with Managing Partner Amanda Mehlin far left, art teacher Mrs Jackson and head of Art Mr Radford on the right

After much deliberation, eight finalists from Darrick Wood School were selected, and their artwork displayed on the newly painted walls of CWJ’s office.

On Wednesday 29th June, the firm opened its doors to welcome the eight artists from Darrick Wood School, alongside their families and teachers, to a private viewing of their magnificent artwork and a celebration of their achievement.

Managing Partner, Amanda Mehlin said: “We are delighted to give local school pupils a chance to showcase their artistic talents and liven our office walls, plus it’s a great talking point for staff and visitors.”

Head of Art, Mr Radford: “It was great to be able to showcase our pupils’ fantastic artwork at CWJ and the Art Department would like to thank CWJ for putting on such an amazing competition and private view.”

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REPARATIONS are underway and Orpington 1st can confirm that the Bromley Borough’s biggest and best Christmas lights event is back following a two-year hiatus.

On Sunday 20th November, from 2pm – 7pm, the town will be transformed for Orpington’s Christmas extravaganza as the high street’s Christmas lights are switched on and the countdown to Christmas officially begins. Featuring everyone’s favourites, including a superb onstage line-up, fairground rides, Christmas stalls and a fantastic firework display, Get it in your diary!

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A Royal Celebration for Orpington On Thursday 2nd June, thousands of Orpingtonians descended upon Market Square for the town’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, organised by Orpington 1st.

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REGAL line-up of entertainment spanning 12 hours included something for all ages and tastes, beginning with a screening of Trooping the Colour and culminating with the lighting of the town’s official Jubilee Beacon and fireworks.

Face painting, Punch & Judy, and Crown Making kept younger ones regaled, whilst favourite musical moments among older subjects included the unbridled ardour of The Renegade Blues Brothers, the inimitable reggae lilt of Dread Centre, and The Abba Dollz – who brought out the inner dancing queen in man, woman, and child alike.

With the whole day expertly hosted by compere Paul Evers, official proceedings included The Proclamation, led by Deputy Lieutenant Geoffrey Thompson, preceded by a prayer led by Rev George Rogers of All Saints, and followed by the national anthem and a toast to Her Majesty The Queen led by toastmaster and Orpington 1st director, Gary Valentine-Fuller - all sandwiched by toetapping swing songs from The Polkadots.

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A Day to Remember

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A Royal Celebration for Orpington Roaming band Das Brass spread the sounds of celebration across the high street and a short film showcasing the best of Britain and highlighting magic moments in popular culture, science, sport, and geopolitics throughout her majesty’s 70 glorious years was shown on the big screen.

Deputy Mayor of Bromley Cllr. Christine Harris undertook the lighting of the beacon, accompanied by a piper, a bugler, and the specially commissioned song for the commonwealth, before a firework finale ensured a majestic start to the extended bank holiday.

Orpington 1st BID Executive Director Chris Travers said, “There’s been an incredible atmosphere in town today and it really has demonstrated the best of Orpington. On behalf of our business community, huge thanks to all who joined us.”

Sharon Baldwin, outgoing Executive Director, added “thanks to everyone who helped make this a very special celebration and such a memorable and happy occasion. Events are an important part of our programme, and it is a joy to have organised and delivered one that was so well attended. The unique sprit of Orpington’s community shone as brightly as our beacon.”

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The future’s bright: Young entrepreneurs shine at Orpington’s first Children’s Business Fair On Saturday 26th March, 60 children launched 33 brand new businesses at Orpington’s Children’s Business Fair (CBF), the first event of its kind to be held in Greater London.

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by Orpington 1st, the fair was hosted by Hope Church at their Community Hub in The Walnuts Shopping Centre.

The businesses sold a range of products including home baked goods, flowers, jewellery, candles, accessories, and bookmarks, with total revenue reaching £3000.

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Over 1,000 people visited the fair, including the then Mayor of Bromley Cllr. Russell L Mellor and consort, Gareth Bacon MP, and Orpington Ward councillors Kim Botting and Pauline Tunnicliffe.

Judges - Sharon Baldwin of Orpington 1st and Hal Khanom – Head of economic development at Bromley Council, awarded prizes for ‘Judges Choice’ ‘Best Stand’ ‘Best Product’ and ‘Best Sales Pitch’ to Tie Tastic, Shoots & Roots, My Little Evil Eye, and DIY Doughnuts, respectively.

Lee Lam from CBF, said, “It was fantastic to see so much support for our first Children’s Business Fair in Orpington and we would like to thank the Mayor of Bromley for helping us celebrate these young entrepreneurs.

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we have tremendous potential, and given the appropriate opportunities, Orpington has a bright future.”

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prove to be one of the busiest periods for Policing. The longer days and warmer evenings result in more people socialising and staying out for longer periods. In the main, this of course is very welcome, but it can, at times, lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour and alcohol fuelled criminality.

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HOPE you are well and enjoying the better weather.

The summer months usually

IN ADDITION TO our routine patrols and visits throughout the ward, we are required to attend public events (large and small), such as festivals and celebrations. The largest of these was of course the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. The team and I were very proud to play our part in policing such a unique and momentous occasion.

Locally, the ward team attended Orpington 1st’s town centre event.

There was an impressive number in attendance and the support from

Policing matters...

the local community was clear to see! I’m pleased to report that the event went very smoothly from a policing perspective.

BACK IN MAY, your Local Policing Team applied for a Section 23 Misuse of Drugs Act Warrant, which was subsequently granted by a Magistrate. The warrant was executed at a retail unit directly on Orpington High Street and the premises searched. Inside the address were over 200 cannabis plants, with an estimated street value in excess of £100 000! A male was located inside the address and subsequently arrested for cultivation of cannabis. He was later charged and will appear in court. This was a fantastic result for the team and will undoubtedly suppress the supply of illegal drugs locally. I wish to note that this started as a single piece of information passed

a column by Sergeant Alex Farmer to police, from a vigilant member of the public. The importance of passing information, anonymously or otherwise, cannot be overstated.

From low level ASB all the way through to acts of terrorism, it can make the difference, so please tell us!

THE CRIMES AGAINST wildlife in Priory Gardens continues to be a priority for the ward team. With the support from our colleagues on the emergency response teams, we have been carrying out regular patrols, both in uniform and plain clothes, as well as conducting weapon sweeps with partners. As a direct result of this proactivity, a person was stop and searched and a catapult and ammunition found of his person.

He was subsequently arrested for possession of an offensive weapon.

The investigation is ongoing and rest assured, patrols will continue throughout the summer.

Local officers with the cannabis seized in Orpington, estimated to have a street value of over £100,000.

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IN JUNE, OFFICERS were carrying out plain clothed patrols when a suspicious vehicle caught their eye.

Super Intendent Andy Brittain and Inspector Woods at Orpington’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations The vehicle was stopped in Orpington High Street and upon speaking with the driver, officers deemed there were grounds for a search of both the occupants and the vehicle. Inside the vehicle was an imitation firearm.

Both occupants were arrested and during a further, more detailed search at custody, several wraps of Class A drugs were found so they were further arrested.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS continue to be an issue across the Borough and further afield. In order to protect members of the public from being a victim of this crime, the local ward team have held 2 Catalytic Marking events in St Mary Cray and Mottingham. This is a free service offered to members of the public and involves having their catalytic converter marked by police and the records registered on a database.

The process is designed to deter criminals as once marked, it makes it more difficult for criminals to dispose of them once stolen. The events have proved very popular with well over

100 vehicles now being registered.

I would encourage you to follow the Bromley Police Twitter page where you will find details of future events being held across Bromley.

AT THE START of June, as part of an outreach programme, the Local Policing Team attended Orpington Fire Station to deliver bespoke talks to 15 local schools over the course of a week. The talks included personal safety advice for children and allowed them to participate in a “robbery” scenario.

The event was very well received.

We see this work as a key activity for local police, as it allows school children to engage positively with the emergency services in a safe and structured learning environment.

I wish you an enjoyable summer and look forward to meeting as many of you as possible, as the team and I patrol the ward.

Thank you for your continued support and stay safe.

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ISTED under Schedule 1 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act, the Red Kite’s return is heralded as one of the conservation success stories of the UK. Human persecution, including egg collecting, poisoning, and shooting, had pushed the bird to the brink of national extinction by the 20th century, but one of the world’s longest-running protection programmes has seen numbers rise to an estimated 4,600 pairs.

A sighting of the first red kite in London for 150 years was reported in The Independent newspaper in January 2006 and sightings have become increasingly common, including around Orpington, with birds spotted recently over Court Road as well as the green belt land at Derry Downs.

Measuring 60-66cm, with a wingspan of up to 2 metres, a reddish-brown body, angled wings,

and distinctively deeply forked tail, these magnificently graceful birds of prey can be seen soaring in looping circles as they scan for food - mainly carrion and worms, but they will occasionally take small mammals when the opportunity arises.

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They breed at two years old and produce a single clutch of around three eggs. Monogamous birds, mating pairs will return to the same nests each season. The female stays with the eggs while the male sources her food.

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Let’s Dance!

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HAT’S the invitation going out to all Orpingtonians as we welcome the arrival of the Lucy Griffiths Dance & Theatre Academy (LGA) into the heart of the town centre.

We are delighted to announce that LGA will be opening a new purpose built dance studio located at 17 Homefield Rise - the ground floor of the wellbeing centre facing Market Square.

Building works are already underway to provide a stateof-the-art venue, including a professional Harlequin dance floor, air conditioning, ballet barres and mirrors. The very best facilities will be complemented with exceptional teaching for all dancers and would be dancers in the area.

Both dance and performing arts classes for children will run during term time, with an extensive daytime

timetable for pre-school classes.

Adult classes will run during the day and in the evening.

With an official opening date in September a full school holiday program will also be available starting during the October halftime.

The principal, Lucy Griffiths, said

“I would like to thank Orpington 1st for all their assistance in helping me find my new venue and for their support throughout the process, especially Sharon Baldwin. We look forward to opening our new venue in Orpington and welcoming our local community to the LGA family.”

Bookings are now being taken for the 2022 Autumn term. For more details, please email the office at Lucy@griffiths.co.uk or telephone 01689 827 669

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Have your say on proposed ULEZ Expansion A column by Gareth Bacon MP The Mayor of London wants to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) across the whole of Greater London, including Orpington. It will have a huge impact on people’s lives and livelihoods and it’s vital that you have your say on the proposal.

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RANSPORT for London (TfL) is consulting Londoners until the 29th of July on the Mayor’s ULEZ plan. This is your opportunity to raise concerns, say no, or agree.

Unless people speak up now, the Mayor plans to expand the charge in August 2023 - in just over a year’s time.

As your Member of Parliament, I do not have a vote on the Mayor’s plan. It is within his powers to impose this new road charge on Orpington. However, I will be

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responding to the consultation and writing to the Mayor in opposition to the proposal. And here’s why.

Firstly, I oppose the plan because at a time of rising household bills, many people cannot afford the charge. If you own an older petrol or diesel car, you will have to pay the £12.50 daily ULEZ charge to drive under the Mayor’s plans.

Those who rely on their vehicle everyday face an eye-watering bill of up to £4,500 a year.

Secondly, ULEZ was not designed for outer London suburbs like Orpington or the surrounding rural villages like Downe or Biggin Hill. It was originally proposed by Mayor Boris Johnson as a targeted measure to clean up the heavilypolluted congestion charge zone in central London. In an area like that it can work because there are plenty of public transport alternatives.

But unlike the centre of London, Orpington does not have the Tube or many regular, reliable bus routes.

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While we do have a good train-line into London, few other journeys can be quickly done by public transport. That’s why over 80 per cent of households in Orpington own a car and rely on driving to get around.

Finally, outer London’s air quality issues are different to central London. Unlike the centre, air pollution is mainly located on major roads rather than spanning the entire area. That means we need targeted solutions, for example by the Mayor ensuring only electric buses run serve high streets or schools.

The Mayor, Sadiq Khan, does not understand outer London or household budgets. If someone cannot afford £12.50 a day, they cannot afford to buy a newer vehicle. If an area has no good public transport alternatives, people will need to drive.

Ultimately, this charge would penalise people in Orpington for

living their lives, trying to earn a living and get around. It will also deter people from driving into Orpington from outside Greater London. This will mean fewer customers for our local businesses. It will also hit our public services as half our firefighters, police officers and more than a fifth of local NHS staff drive in from Kent or Surrey.

It’s because of these reasons that nearly 10,000 people have signed my petition to stop Sadiq Khan’s ULEZ expansion. I will do all I can to stop it. But it’s vital you have your say. So please respond to Transport for London’s consultation on ULEZ expansion by the 29th of July.

On one final note for my column, I would like to thank Sharon Baldwin, outgoing Executive Director of Orpington 1st, for her tremendous work fighting for local businesses.

She has been a constant champion for our town centre and will be sorely missed by the community. I wish her all the best for the future and Chris Travers, the BID Manager, will be stepping into the role.

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PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE FLAT ROOFING SERVICE

We are a family business with over 40 years flat roofing experience, providing a comprehensive flat roofing service, specialising in mastic asphalt and built-up felt for both residential and commercial clients.

We are happy to provide a free quotation to carry out work for residential customers, builders, local authorities and trusts. All new flat roofing work undertaken is fully guaranteed.

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Contemporary Italian cuisine with a French and British touch Experience the stunning variety of fresh seafood, steak and pasta dishes created with the finest local ingredients

We have an exceptional cocktail & wine list, all served in a stylish, relaxed atmosphere Our fantastic team with a passion for great customer service look forward to welcoming you

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Accidents happen... ...but if you have been involved in one that was not your fault, we can help.

At Thomas Dunton Solicitors we’ve been helping people get back on their feet for over 40 years.

Our specialist personal injury lawyers offer no win no fee funding, so what have you got to lose? We strive for maximum compensation and rehabilitation for all of our clients.

Call us today to start your compensation claim.

217–219 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0NZ T H O M A S D U N T O N SOLICITORS

Freephone 0800 146340 accident@thomasdunton.co.uk

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ESTABLISHED 1978