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IN THIS ISSUE: • Join in the royal wedding celebrations • Orpington’s Finest Business Recognised • Dementia Action Week • Your guide to Food, Shopping and Local Services Supported by Orpington 1st: www.orpington1st.co.uk info@orpington1st.co.uk 01689 829527

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Welcome to Orpington 1st

By Orpington 1st BID executive director Sharon Baldwin elcome to our summer edition - hopefully the good weather is here to stay for a while!

It has been a busy few months behind the scenes as we at Orpington 1st have been preparing for our second five-year term representing the local business community and agreeing the priorities for the year ahead.

The Royals have also been busy with the welcoming of their newest addition to the family, Prince Louis, who arrived on St George’s day and Meghan Mania reaching fever pitch.

We have put together a comprehensive list of events for the year ahead and it all starts with the celebration of the Royal Wedding on Saturday 19th May when the Market Square will be transformed into a street party. The wedding will be broadcast live on the big screen direct from St George’s Chapel, Windsor, so do come along, join in the fun and help us mark this momentous event.

Windsor town centre has been criticised for the way it deals with rough sleepers in the build up to the wedding. It is a challenging and difficult subject, especially distinguishing those in need from those that are professional beggars.

We have several individuals that have taken up residency in various parts of the high street but please be assured that we are working with the local police and local authority to provide any support that is necessary. However, we would like to discourage customers giving money as we do have professional beggars that are not homeless. We will be introducing a diverted giving scheme where you will know that your money is going to directly help those that are genuinely in need, so please look out for information.

The look and feel of the High Street plays an important part in how people use the town and this year following our

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previous success in Bromley in Bloom we have entered London in Bloom, a prestigious competition and one that we hope all our businesses will support.

On Wednesday 30th May we have the Big BID Clean Up, an opportunity for additional cleaning of any grot spots and the removal of any dumped rubbish.

This will prepare the town for the installation of our floral displays in situ from June to October and the maintenance of our public realm. Hopefully the correction and installation of new signage from the council will soon follow as will the urgent resurfacing of the highways.

The environment is an important part of the customer experience and Orpington is leading the borough on becoming friendlier to those living with dementia, as well as their carers. Our town centre will once again be the focus for National Dementia Action Week starting on 21st May when we will host a range of activities and provide valuable information to both customers and businesses.

Please see our website for more detail.

Executive director Sharon Baldwin Email: sharon.baldwin@orpington1st.co.uk BID Manager Chris Travers Email: chris.travers@orpington1st.co.uk Follow us on Twitter @orpington1st Like us on Facebook /Orpington1st Website: www.orpington1st.co.uk Instagram: Orpington1st 01689 829527 Published by Biggin Hill News Ltd, Winterton House, High Street, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1AT. Advertising: Laura child on 07850 139386 or email laurachild@BigginHillNews.co.uk.

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Gifted: Just what you’ve always wanted ifted has popped up in The Walnuts, selling a range of unique furniture, women’s wear, jewellery, and accessories.

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Officially opened in March by the mayor of Bromley, Cllr Kathy Bance MBE, the pop-up shop supports and promotes local micro businesses

All artists stocked in Gifted work in the shop one day a week to meet customers and manage the tills. Artist Sarah Humphrey sells her unique handmade jewellery and art made with nature inspired elements such as woods, resin and silver.

Gifted owners, Carina Dixon and Tracey Madeley made the move to Orpington following a successful pop up in nearby Penge. They have a wealth of experience in product development and retail.

In addition to selling local artisan products, Tracey has curated a range of bought-in items each with a unique story behinds its origin. Customers will find recycled wrapping paper made with by-products from the cotton industry, Indian bags made from carpet materials and Danish jewellery.

including artists, makers and entrepreneurs by providing a professional retail outlet from which they can sell their products.

Gifted will be open for one year as part of the Pop Up Orpington project and is looking for artists and entrepreneurs who want to test trade and take their business to the next level.

Artist Sarah Humphrey (right) with Gifted owner Carina Dixon test trade in a professional retail outlet, Carina and Tracey would love to hear from you (email giftedpopups@gmail.com).

Gifted also sells gift-wrap and cards, so it's the ideal stop if you're shopping for a present, or you just fancy treating yourself. Gifted is located at 48 The Walnuts.

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" I am both thrilled and honoured to have been asked to sponsor and judge the Green award for the Bromley Business awards 2018. I am also very proud to be able to support and sponsor our local youth football teams and I wish them every success" Bill Perera MCDONALD’S FRANCHISEE: BILL PERERA McDonald’s franchisee Bill Perera, began his McDonalds career at the Catford restaurant in 1980 and today is the owner and operator of seven McDonald’s restaurants in total including five restaurants in the London borough of Bromley.

Bill has always been committed to contributing to the local communities around his restaurants through a number of different initiatives, including working to protect the local environment, supporting local employment, sponsoring grassroots football teams such as St Mary Cray Athletic FC and Orpington FC’s U11 Colts team. McDonalds are committed to supporting local community through various initiatives including sponsorship of sporting teams. Franchisee and owner, Bill Perera said “I attended a game to watch my nephew play and was really touched by the way the boys and their supporters gelled together and how even in their celebrating the victory were also sensitive to the defeated team. It is my absolute pleasure to fund new tracksuits for the squad along with an away kit as part of the sponsorship deal.”

Often working closely with local councilors and MPs within the London Borough of Bromley and Bexley and Otford parish council, Bill’s restaurants organise regular litter events, supporting the Keep Britain Tidy ‘Love Where You Live’ campaign.

In recognition of his investment in the local area, Bill’s businesses have won many environmental and best employer accolades including ‘Best Green Business’ at the 2016 and 2017 Bromley Business Awards. This year Bill is delighted to be sponsoring and presenting the award later in the year, at the Business Gala evening. McDonalds Orpington was presented with the Green award at Orpington Finest Business awards, for the second year running in recognition on his commitment to environmental awareness.

As well as providing continual support to the local community, Bill supports Bromley, Orpington and Sidcup Business Improvement Districts. Becoming a Board member in Orpington in 2013 and Sidcup in 2017.

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Avalon offers free permanent make up treatment to cancer patients men, who are either in remission or currently receiving treatment for cancer.

ward-winning Avalon Laser Clinic in Orpington town centre is offering completely free of charge permanent make up treatments to cancer patients. On the last Thursday of each month, patients are invited to pop in and chat through the various options.

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“I’m always amazed at how strong and positive people are and I’m really proud to be working in an industry that can make such a positive impact to someone’s confidence and outlook.”

Avalon’s Rosie Bellington said: “I’ve spent over six years working as a permanent makeup artist and during this time I’ve met many women, and

Using permanent make up and medical tattooing, Rosie recreates eyebrows using ultra fine hair strokes that imitate natural hair growth. She can add colour to the scalp where thinning or hair loss has occurred through chemotherapy and apply eyeliner through the original lash line to help brighten and define tired eyes that have lost their lashes.

Managing director Sara Barton added: “We’re really pleased that we can offer these treatments to

the community and are looking forward to making a difference. If you’d like to know more about any of the services and products we offer, or you want to book an appointment, Rosie Bellington from Avalon please give us a call on 01689 837 546.”

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By Sgt. Baker

Helping to make your town safer t only feels like yesterday that I was writing my last update yet so much has happened. We've finally started to have some decent weather and seeing people sitting outside along the High Street and in the square.

Looking forward to the summer brings some new challenges which some of you have already brought to our attention.

Vagrancy is an emerging issue of which we are well aware. I have been told today that three characters have already been to Bromley to moan that they are being harassed by the PCSOs, so have now set up camp there rather than stay in Orpington. I certainly won't stop them. However, I know that others are still with us making a nuisance of themselves.

To that end we shall continue to deal with these people and gather sufficient evidence to use ASB powers where applicable - as well as work with Social Services and homeless charities to get these people off the High Street and surrounding area. Nuisance children on pedal cycles has come back to the fore. Some excellent CCTV from Bromley Council has gifted us with footage of a large group of youths doing wheelies along the High Street. Once we have identified them, some conversations with their parents will follow. If we need to, then another Dispersal Zone will be sought.

On a personal note I attended the recent Orpies awards

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evening, which was outstanding. It showed what a wide range of businesses there are in Orpington and gave me some good ideas on where to go for some fixtures and fittings once the extension is finished on my house. The numbers who attended was impressive, as was the venue (the Odeon cinema).

Having a coffee in the college, which should get an award for the best-behaved students in England, I cast an eye to where the old police station once was. Some very impressive flats have gone up, which reminded me that the town centre isn't just somewhere to go shopping, socialise or have an evening out – it’s also now home to an increasing number of people. I'm sure this change will bring new challenges and opportunities for all of us.

Back to policing. Many things work on a cycle and policing is no different. Looking past the summer, an eye is cast towards this year’s Remembrance Day. The 100th anniversary is rightly a major local event and I'd expect lots of people attending. PC Young will soon be beginning to work with all the groups in Orpington to make sure we all see the best event possible to commemorate this occasion.

I expect a busy and eventful summer for all. With that in mind I hope to see all the different businesses busy and prosperous over the next few months.

CONTACT DETAILS: Tel: 0208 721 2729 Email for non-emergencies: Orpington.snt@met.police.UK POLICE SURGERIES: Tuesdays , 11am to 12 noon, Starbucks, High Street, Orpington; Thursdays, 3 to 4pm, Finch House Coffee Shop, High Street, Orpington

BID launches crime information sharing scheme he BID has launched a Business Crime Reduction Partnership, strengthening our partnership with the Met police and providing local business owners and managers with the tools they need to more effectively share information in the fight against crime.

Launched in April, members of Orpington Businesses Against Crime, or “OBAC", will sign up to participate in a banning scheme, which aims to exclude shoplifters and persistent perpetrators of anti-social behaviour from all member premises.

Membership of the scheme, which is free for BID levy paying businesses, will

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give users access to the DISC online information sharing system which can be accessed through the website or via smartphone by downloading the secure DISC App free of charge.

Once logged in, users can view “Mugshot Galleries” to search for known offenders, read or add incident reports

and keep up to date with any relevant news or events.

Members using the app benefit from quick and secure login with a pin code, the use of voice-to-text to complete free-text elements of reports quickly, the ability to transfer images from CCTV to the DISC system using your phone's built in camera, and the option to receive push notifications on your phone, for urgent, important alerts.

Businesses should speak to members of our town centre police team or BID Manager, Chris Travers, for more information.

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Town to benefit from new surgeries RPINGTON residents will benefit from a range of new community health services with the opening of two GP surgeries.

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The practices will be housed in the new Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre at Brunswick Square which will provide a range of primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services, including out-patients, x-ray and ultrasound, when it opens.

The Brunswick Square site is owned

by Berkeley Homes, who purchased the former Orpington police station site in the town centre in 2015.

Dr Angela Bhan, chief officer of NHS Bromley Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “It has been a detailed and complex process to agree firstly the business case for the building and then the commercial agreements.

“I am delighted that these are now agreed and that it hasn’t delayed the actual building of the new centre which is well underway.

“Once it is opened we can provide a

range of community based services for Orpington people much closer to home and avoid them having to go to hospital for some of their treatment.”

NHS Property Services will take responsibility for the management of the new Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Catherine Webster, a senior construction manager at NHS Property Services, added: “We are delighted we are able to support this development and help create a modern and welcoming health environment for the Orpington community.”

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New and improved rail services from Orpington ay will see an improvement in rail services to and from Orpington station as a result of Southeastern’s new timetable which is being introduced from Sunday, 20th May. The new improvements include direct services to more central London stations with two Thameslink trains per hour travelling to Blackfriars, Farringdon and St Pancras, as well as two trains per hour to Victoria (passengers can also change at Bromley South for additional connections to and from Victoria).

Off-peak travellers will benefit from four trains per hour instead of two and there will also be faster off-peak journey times to Charing Cross.

Ellie Burrows, train services director at Southeastern, said: “The new Southeastern timetable includes major changes to train times across our

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network. There’ll be more frequent services and new journey opportunities from some stations.

“We’ll be doubling the capacity on some morning peak Highspeed services, and we’ve worked closely with Govia Thameslink Railway to integrate their new Thameslink services into the timetable. Thameslink trains will replace our services on some routes, and we’ll replace Thameslink services on others.

“I would encourage our passengers not to get caught out, and check how their journey will change.”

Staff at Orpington celebrated the station’s 150-year birthday in March, with a special ceremony to mark the occasion. The event, attended by dignitaries including the local MP, councillors and business groups, featured an historic photo exhibition, and the cutting of a special birthday cake.

rpington station manager Elliott Waters may be a familiar face to local commuters, as he takes on the daily task of ensuring that all runs safely and smoothly at our local station. He found time in his busy schedule to talk to about his role and the new improvements for passengers.

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Opened on 2 March 1868 by the South Eastern Railway, the station was built on a new, more direct line between London and the Kent coast.

The original station was rebuilt in 1905 with additional platforms – the station that is familiar with passengers today.

Electric trains reached Orpington in 1925.

Over the past 150 years, the station has played a crucial role connecting the edge of the Greater London commuter belt with the centre of the capital and the wider South East. Today, Orpington station is used by over 1.1 million passengers each year.

Orpington will now be able to take trains direct to Catford, Denmark Hill, Blackfriars, St Pancras, and beyond without having to change at Bromley South. These Thameslink services will be operated by state-of-the-art new trains.

Thameslink will also begin stopping cross-London trains at London Bridge again, which will allow more connectivity to reach destinations such as Brighton, Cambridge, Luton Airport, and Peterborough without having to use the Underground. In addition, there are two extra services each morning from Orpington to Charing Cross, and one extra return journey on weekdays. The new timetable will also deliver improvements in performance on the Victoria to Orpington route.

Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?

A: I have spent nearly Q: How has the role of station manager changed the past 10 years over the years? working on the railway, A: The role has evolved considerably. As the number of starting off as an passengers has increased, the trains have got longer and apprentice engineer more frequent, there’s more and more for you to do. maintaining the tracks.

When the railways first started, every station had it’s own I’m originally from the station master, dealing with the day to day running and North East of England, moving to the sunny South when I ensuring everything was in tip-top condition. They were joined Southeastern in 2015. I was able to become more there as a figurehead of the station, with some often living involved with the customer-facing side of the business at the station itself. Today as things have moved on, I’m during the London Bridge blockades and The World responsible for Orpington but also four other stations in Athletics in London, being out and helping my colleagues the area. It’s a big task keeping on top of everything that’s on the front line and station management teams. This required, there’s a lot less standing outside being the gave me the desire to join the station management role, manager for that station, and a lot more safety and and I took up my current position in January 2018. compliance related work to be undertaken behind the The team at Primo Caffe scenes. It’s all to keep people safe, and our facilities in Q: What does the new connectivity mean for order so the the service The Orpington 1st Magazine...

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Orpington’s Finest Crowned at Annual Business Awards he high-spec ODEON Orpington was once again the venue for the annual Orpington’s Finest Awards, affectionately dubbed “The Orpies” by regular host, Greg Davies.

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Organised by Orpington 1st Business Improvement District and sponsored by Perrys, The Walnuts Shopping Centre, Shopper Anonymous and Aces, this year’s gala ceremony was attended by nearly 200 people.

Guests enjoyed a prosecco and pizza reception before being welcomed with a video message from Deputy Mayor of London for Business, Rajesh Agrawal, from City Hall.

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Films of the shortlistees for each award were played on the big screen with 29 businesses represented across nine independently judged categories and two further awards, ‘Favourite Business’ and ‘Best Employee’, voted for by the public.

Special guests included LBB portfolio holder for renewal, Cllr. Peter Morgan, who presented the award for ‘Best New Business’ to Cow & Pig and Cllr. William Huntingdon Thresher, portfolio holder for the environment, who presented The Green Award to McDonald's Orpington.

A congratulatory and celebratory mood prevailed, with a great generosity of spirit demonstrated, even between direct competitors.

Julie Dawson, manager of Roman, who won the 'Fashion' category, said: "Obviously we're delighted to have picked up the award but I'd like to accept it on behalf of all our neighbours. We do work together wherever possible, and of course we all benefit from more people being attracted to Orpington town centre. The stronger we are as a whole the more opportunity there is for all of us."

With Orpington businesses leading the way for dementia awareness, this year’s competition saw the introduction of an award for the most dementia friendly business, The Clayton Turner Award, named after co-chair of the Bromley

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Dementia Action Alliance, Angela Clayton Turner and her late husband, Ted. Angela Clayton Turner herself was in attendance to present the accolade to Clarkson Wright & Jakes.

Clarkson Wright & Jakes tweeted: "CWJ are honoured to have won The Clayton Turner Award at the Orpington Finest Awards #TheOrpies for the most dementia friendly business. Well done to @orpington1st for a great evening and bringing our business community together."

The awards also marked the start of a new chapter for the town, after businesses voted

MegaSun Tanning a fantastic example and great ambassadors for the business community and Orpington.”

FASHION Roman WINNER M&Co Yours

THE GREEN AWARD McDonald's Orpington WINNER The full list of winners & short-listees is:

Pat’s Textiles overwhelmingly in favour of renewing Orpington’s Business Improvement District, which will now invest at least a further £750k in the town centre throughout a second term running until March 2023.

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“Tonight has been a great celebration of the strength of business in Orpington,” said Chris Travers, Orpington 1st BID Manager. “We’ve had an incredible response to this year’s Orpington’s Finest, and the fantastic comments we received from the public really demonstrate our businesses’ understanding of the need to provide an exceptional customer experience.”

Linay & Shipp WINNER Thomas Dunton Solicitors Valentine & Turner Compassion Homecare Aces Orpington Village Halls

Orpington 1st Executive Director, Sharon Baldwin, added: “I am delighted that this competition, which is a showcase for excellence, continues to grow and develop alongside the town centre itself. Having City Hall involved this year highlights the fact that we are succeeding in getting the recognition and support that we expect and require to take us forward.

“I would like to thank and congratulate all of the winners who are

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BEST NEW BUSINESS Cow & Pig WINNER Masala Dabbas Julian Charles Orpington Pet Supplies BR6 Bakehouse

THE CLAYTON TURNER AWARD Clarkson Wright & Jakes WINNER Masala Dabbas Thomas Dunton Solicitors VTB Mobility Compassion Homecare ODEON

FAVOURITE BUSINESS Anytime Fitness WINNER Pato Lounge ODEON Orpington Walnuts Leisure Centre MegaSun Tanning

BEST EMPLOYEE Sarah Sterry from MegaSun Tanning WINNER Leanne Trower from The Salon Sarah Smith from ODEON Orpington Karen Anderson Morris from Walnuts Leisure Centre Natalie Wood from Anytime Fitness

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Orpington's Royal Wedding Celebrations Saturday May 19th from 10am to 3pm. Market Square, The Walnuts Join the celebration as His Royal Highness Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle. Watch the historic event live from St George’s Chapel, Windsor, on the big screen in the heart of Orpington town centre.

Open air cinema evening Saturday May 19th from 6.30pm to 11.00pm. High Elms Golf Course, Downe An open air showing of Top Gun with food and drink available to purchase. Bring your own chairs and blankets to keep you warm during the film. Tickets: theopenaircinema.com St Christopher's Food Festival Saturday June 9th from 11am to 4pm. The Green, Green Street Green The recipe for the day includes a mix of local producers, a big serving of stunning hot food, cider and wine, a dash of craft and gift stalls, topped off with a fantastic cake stall and all stirred together to make a lovely foodie family day out.

Orpington 1st Charity Golf Day Friday June 15th from 7.30am to 2.30pm. High Elms Golf Club, Downe A chance to join the local business community for the fifth annual Orpington 1st charity golf day. The day will begin with breakfast rolls and practice nets, followed by 18 holes on the lakes course, ending with lunch at the clubhouse and a charity raffle. Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment by contacting rachelle@lollipopevents.co.uk

Orpington Prior y Enchanted Children's Festival Saturday June 2nd from 10am to 6pm, Priory Gardens A one-day event that will allow children and their families to enjoy a free, fully programmed day of arts and creativity.

A Country Affair Sunday June 10th from 2pm, Priory Gardens A new country music festival with a great line up of some the best of the UK's emerging country talent.

The Big O Vintage Festival Saturday July 7th, Priory Gardens A vintage festival that celebrates the past, with classic cars, scooters, bikes, retro gaming, toys, fashion show, live bands and DJs. Priory Live Saturday August 11th from midday to 9.30pm, Priory Gardens A vintage festival celebrating the past, with classic cars, scooters, bikes, retro gaming, toys, fashion show, live bands and DJs.

Scottish da ncing Orpington and District Caledonian Society offers classes for beginners and improvers on Monday evenings and experienced dancers on Thursday evenings.

Society’s Summer Dance Saturday June 2nd from 7.15pm to 11.00 pm, Petts Wood Memorial Hall Bring a plate of food to share, cutlery provided. Drinks available. Dancing to Chris Dewhurst. Tickets (in advance only) £12. See www.kass.org.uk/Orpington

Orpington and District Archaeologica l Society Monthly meetings Meetings include illustrated talks on a variety of archaeological subjects by visiting speakers and sometimes by ODAS members. For details visit www.odas.org.uk.

All meetings take place at 8pm at Christ Church (United Reformed), Tudor Way, Petts Wood.

May 2: Ightham Parish with author Jean Stirk.

June 6: Death of the Gods: From Paganism to Christianity in the Late Roman Period with Dr David Walsh, Assistant Lecturer, Classical and Archaeological Studies SECL at the University of Kent.

July 4: Timber and Taxes: Excavations at the Old Custom House, Sugar Quay, City with Sadie Watson, Project Officer, Museum of London Archaeology

Orpington Floral Art Society Second Thursday of every month Monthly meetings with flower arranging demonstrations to learn traditional and contemporary techniques. Methodist Church Hall, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington at 7.45pm.

Orpington Bridge Club Mondays and Thursdays Duplicate bridge played Monday and Thursday evenings. Liberal Democrat Club, 7 Station Road, Orpington.

7.25pm to 10.30pm.

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Your one stop guide to businesses, shopping and services

Parking in Orpington Town Centre Car park

Spaces Disabled Cost per hour Max Cost

Post Code

Augustus Lane

3

BR6

-

£0.80

£1.60

Aynscombe Angle 35

-

£0.80

£2.40

BR6 0HJ

Berwick Way

16

-

£0.60

£4.80

BR6

Bruce Grove

9

2

£0.80

£2.40

BR6

Chislehurst Road

2

1

£0.80

£3.20

BR6 0DT

Gravel Pit Way

17

-

£0.60

£4.80

BR6 0PH

High Street

39

4

Various

BR6

Knoll Rise (East of Orchard Grove) 7

3

£0.60

£4.80

BR6 0EJ

Lych Gate Road

4

£0.80

1.6

BR6

49

Oakhill Road

6

-

£0.60

£4.80

BR6 0AE

Orchard Grove

22

2

£0.60

£4.80

BR6 0RX

Useful numbers

Spur Road

33

-

£0.80

£3.20

BR6 0QL

A quick guide to some local numbers you may need...

Emergency ........................................................999

The Approach

13

-

£0.60

£4.80

BR6

Vinson Close

28

-

£0.60

£4.80

BR6 0EQ

Police

White Hart Road

7

3

£0.80

£1.60

BR7 0HD

£0.50

£4.40

BR6 0TE

Non Emergency ..........................................................101 Orpington Safer Neighbourhood Team......020 8721 2729

Bromley College (LBB) 83

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Homefield Rise (LBB) 15

-

Priory Gardens (LBB) 13

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£0.40

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Orpington Railway Station

443

BR6 0RU

(Southeastern) Tesco

664

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FREE

Memorial (Euro Car Parks)

200

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TABLE

Sainsbury

289

13

FREE

Walnuts Shopping Centre

525

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Various

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Various

£2.60

BR6 2QY BR6 0SX BR6 0NH

Hospital Orpington ..................................01689 863 000 NHS Direct/EmDoc ......................................................111 Pharmacy Tesco Extra, Orpington ..........0845 026 9567 Petts Wood Pharmacy, Queensway ..........01689 898 580 Street Pastors Margaret Travers........................................07817 944 653

Orpington 1st Business Improvement District £6.00

BR6 0EX BR6 0RT

BID Office ..................................................01689 829 527 Sharon Baldwin - Executive Director..........07741 253 427 Chris Travers - BID Manager ......................07914 689 380

Bromley Council

Commodore (Prime Parking Services) 27

£10.00

BR6 0TW BR6 0NN

Main Switchboard......................................020 8464 3333 Business Rates ..........................................020 8313 1010

Member of Parliament Jo Johnson ................................................020 7219 7125

Local Councillors Cllr Kim Botting ..........................................07947 714394 Cllr Pauline Tunnicliffe................................01689 857 407 Cllr William Huntington-Thresher ..............07733 116 799

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Orpington Business Directory elcome to your guide to everything that Orpington has to offer from fashion, health and fitness, beauty and hairdressers to estate agents and solicitors.

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Accountants Cooley & Co Perry’s Chartered Accountants TaxAssist Accountants Wilkins Kennedy

01689 835435 01689 823175 01689 414870 01689 827505

Bishop Edmund Estate Agents Haart Kenton Langford Russell Lets Only Linay & Shipp Proctors Robinson-Jackson Thomas Brown Estates Your Move

01689 873796 01689 821904 01689 898899 01689 822207 01689 661400 01689 835999 01689 825678 01689 666999 01689 833322 01689 884444 01689 872926

Architecture/Building Consultancy Bailey Associates Calford Seaden

01689 813813 01689 888222

Banks Barclays Bank PLC Halifax PLC HSBC Lloyds Bank Nationwide Building Society NatWest Santander

0345 7345345 01689 301113 0345 7404404 0845 3000000 0800 5540274 0345 7888444 0845 7654321

Bikes Cycles UK

01689 898923

Bookmakers BetFred Coral William Hill

0800 7839146 0800 3284273 0870 5181715

Bowling Alley Orpington Superbowl

01689 838333

Cars Church Hill Garage Old Forge Garage

Finance

07884 367500

Funeral Directors

0333 006 7777

Francis Chappell & Sons The Co-operative Funeralcare Valentine & Turner Funeral Directors

Cinema Odeon

Dentists A.J.M. Whittome Dental Practice Beaconsfield Dental Practice Orpington Dental Care

01689 825161 01689 890205 01689 872217

Poundworld B & M Stores Poundland

01689 823731 01689 877781 01689 834248 01689 872898

Chantler Kent Investments 01689 607007 Independent Mortgage Solutions 01689 867700 01689 823777 01689 876036 01689 798448

Gaming/DVD CeX Entertainment Exchange

01689 871119 01689 829919 01689 639276

Cards Direct Card Factory Florist Gifted

01689 867302 01689 884100 0300 3032554

Gyms/Health Clubs

Education Explore Learning JTL London South East Colleges

Estate Agents

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01689 870151 01689 836555 01689 821439 01689 829853 01689 820633 01689 824252 01689 875238 01689 832404 01689 890516

0845 3451664

Gifts

Discount Stores

Alan de Maid Andrew Reeves Andrews Estate Agents

Aces (MWC) Bonmarche (MW) Graduates Schoolwear (C) M&Co (MWC) New Look (W) Peacocks (MWC) Priya (W) Roman (W) Shoe Zone (MWC) Trespass The Edinburgh Woollen Mill (MW) Tone Clothing (MWC) All Bags Claire’s Yours

01689 821836 01689 823292

Childrens’ wear Aurora Royal

Fashion

01689 814544 01689 838866 01689 831619

Anytime Fitness Cards Direct number Pure Gym Ripped Muscle & Fitness Ltd Shapers Orpington Walnuts Leisure Centre

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01689 828498 07985 390463 07902 565027 01689 422027 01689 870353 0845 8356900 01689 874579 01689 833818 01689 870533

Your one stop guide to businesses, shopping and services Jewellery Gemini F.Hinds Ruth Brushett

01689 871570 01689 839719 01689 823035

Laundry

Hair & Beauty American Golden Nails Angelo’s Barbers Art’s Avinit Tattoo Barber King Cutting Remarks Elegante Elegant Nails Essensuals Graham Webb Groom Barbers Headmasters Hollywood Star Nails Jacob Barbers Jon’s Hair Again New Image My Nail Bar My Turkish Barber Nola Hair & Beauty MegaSun Tanning Supercuts The Avalon Laser Clinic The Fragrance Shop The Salon The Marble

01689 874006 01689 890505 01689 818974 01689 871175 01689 638082 01689 830024 01689 822333 01689 891839 01689 897222 01689 839950 01689 898915 0345 4597745 01689 874375 01689 639764 01689 820565 01689 837502 01689 826066 01689 638479 01689 830007 01689 637310 0800 0699986 01689 898669 01689 875577 01689 822777

Home Care Compassion Home Care 01689 825155 Day to Day Care 0203 1378842 Link Care 01689 898840

A.S.A Launderette Fifth Avenue Dry Cleaners

01689 830304 01689 821777

Library Mobile Phones

01689 831551

3 Store EE Mobile City O2

01689 825995 01689 878642 01689 825549 01689 835566

Mobility Mobility Centre VTB Mobility

Orpington Village Halls Opticians Boots Opticians Specsavers Opticians Orpington Eye Care Vision Express

01689 873007 01689 837800 01689 891828 01689 820848 01689 890168 01689 820866 01689 669626

Pets Incredible Paws (Dog Grooming) Orpington Pet Supplies

07887 836672 01689 821190

Pharmacy Boots The Chemist Chinese Herbal Medicine Farncray Pharmacy Holland & Barrett Savers Health & Beauty Superdrug

01689 821611 01689 829664 01689 831113 0168 9874773 01689 822200 0168 9823915

Post Office Shoe Repairs

0345 7223344

Eddie & Mark Shoe Repairs Shoe Repairs

01689 891927 07972 168147

Hotel Premier Inn

0871 527 9606

House & Home Amity Argos Grand Design HSL Imms Carpets Kutchenhaus Magnet One Stop Gas & Plumbing Pat’s Textiles PJ Timber Supplies Ponden Home Interiors Robert Dyas Stak’s DIY The Fabric Place Wickes Kitchens & Bathrooms Wilko

01689 878418 0345 1657378 01689 891600 01689 867820 01689 833337 01689 770195 01689 897707 01689 601611 01689 870592 01689 825958 01689 830753 01689 877773 01689 871166 01689 898215 01689 303100 01689 821500

Solicitors CWJ Manak Solicitors T G Baynes Solicitors Thomas Dunton

01689 887887 01689 870769 01689 886000 01689 822554

Stationery/Books/Printers Cut Price Cartridges Nettl Ryman The Stationer The Works

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All about food

Pubs, cafes, restaurants, take aways, supermarkets and convenience stores

Bakers Greggs Greggs

Supermarkets & Convenience Stores 01689 896815 01689 890336

Butchers Majestic Catering

01689 821568

Aces Express Aces Local Harrys Allsorts Iceland Kram Oriental Food Sainsbury’s Tesco Extra

01689 830946 01689 897204 01689 821687 01689 832467 01689 823886 01689 823160 0345 0269567

Sweet Shop Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe

01689 820384

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Cafes BR6 Bakehouse Caffe Tea Tree Costa High Street Costa ODEON Costa Tesco Creams Finch House Cafe Olive Tree Cafe & Restaurant Melange Primo Caffe Scotts Pie & Mash Star Cafe Starbucks Coffee Swell Café

0208 2957096 01689 822268 020 89473536 01689 822063 01689 834987 01689 874269 01689 822654 01689 827779 01689 876744 01689 820911 020 35100444 07737 836421

Pubs & Bars Pato Lounge The Harvest Moon The White Hart

01689 891427 01689 876931 01689 837778

Restaurants Bella Italia BR6 Restaurant Cafe Medi Cow & Pig Crystal Lake Ephesus Fiesta Mexicana Hisar Meze Bar Joy Kitchen King Palace Masala dabbas Miso Noodle Bar Nando’s Osteria Da Fabizio Parkside PizzaExpress Reku Zen Scala Shimla Pink Xi’an Vibe 22

01689 769342 020 82957096 01689 821561 01689 820033 01689 820888 01689 832444 01689 823334 01689 898000 01689 829341 01689 831848 01689 601429 01689 896808 01689 831716 01689 874488 01689 822033 01689 833811 01689 826880 01689 871111 01689 828800 01689 871881 01689 891558

Burger King 01689 823638 Chandni 01689 870511 Chummy's fresh seafood stall 01303 251712 Crispy Cod 01689 870312 Domino’s Pizza 01689 836836 KFC 0345 753 2532 Lotus House 01689 833320 McDonald’s 01689 828360 Naz Balti 01689 825298 Sandwich Bar 10 01689 877979 Subway 01689 820685 Quality Fish ‘n’ Chips & Kebabs 01689 897755 Sun Moon Lake Take Away 01689 897770 The Best Kebab 01689 822252

Stroke rehabilitation day centre Here to help

Charity No. 1012681

We are a small friendly day centre in Green Street Green providing rehabilitation, care and support after a stroke, including: • • • • •

Physiotherapy Speech therapy Practical activities Hobbies Carer support

To find out more contact Sue Chown on 01689 862883 or

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Changes, Refits and New Businesses xperienced kitchen designers Lily and Charlotte have opened a Kutchenhaus franchise in The Walnuts. The pair previously worked for Homebase where they acquired experience to help you create a kitchen that complements your home and lifestyle.

At their grand opening in February, the pair invited a local chef to cook up tasty treats and serve Lily and prosecco.

Charlotte of Kutchenhaus Kutchenhaus is part of German company Nobilia, the world’s largest manufacturer of high quality kitchens. Lily and Charlotte offer a free design and consultation in-store and provide a range of appliances from brands such as Neff, Bosch, Siemens and Miele.

Charlotte said: “The kitchen - the heart of the home - is the room where family and friends most often gather. If you dream of a super efficient world-class German kitchen but think that the cost would be prohibitive you might be pleasantly surprised that an alternative option might be found in Orpington.”

Kutchenhaus is based at Unit 7-9 in The Walnuts and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm; and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

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rimo Caffe is already a popular choice for locals, ranked No1 on TripAdvisor for coffee and tea in Orpington.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, the Italian caffe and deli has had a facelift.

Owner Giovanni and his team have brightened up the exterior with a smart red sun awning and wind-shields protecting the outdoor rattan seating. The red theme flows through inside where Giovanni and his team wear red Primo Caffe aprons. No detail has been missed and the red even carries through to the caffe’s loyalty cards.

Proudly displaying his Italian heritage, Giovannni has adorned the walls with photographs of his family from back home.

Primo Caffe serves a range of hot drinks, pannini, wraps, pastas and salads and offers a daily special, cooked in its West Wickham restaurant. The caffe is based at 320 High Street and is open 7 days a week.

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perfect place to relax with a glass of wine. It is open from 7.30am to 10.30pm on weekdays; from 8.00am to 10.30pm on Saturdays; and from 9am to 5pm on Sundays. rpington Eye Care Centre (OEC) has taken over from Wilkinsons Opticians at 277 High Street. Practice owner Nishit Patel is a hospital-trained optometrist and took over the store last September, bringing with him a wealth of clinical knowledge.

OEC has invested heavily in hospitalgrade equipment for the practice.

Nishit said: “We’re not a multiple, there is only one store, so visitors can expect a personal service.”

OEC is open 9am to 5.30pm from Tuesday to Friday; and from 9am until 4pm on Saturday. Appointments are advised.

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elange Cafe Bar Lounge opened earlier this year at 190 High Street.

The décor is chic, modern, clean and comfortable, while outside you’ll find seating with blankets for those slightly chilly days.

Melange serves up a taste of Austria offering Stiegl beer, Pago fruit juices, and Mozart chocolate, as well as a range of coffees and cakes, including gluten free options.

Melange is also licensed, so it’s the

OEC

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Orpington leading the way in bid to become dementia friendly town ollowing the success of 2017, Orpington is again leading the way in 2018 by helping to make Bromley borough a dementia friendly community.

Orpington 1st is working with the Bromley Dementia Support Hub and local partners for Dementia Action Week 2018, running from 21st to 27th May. Orpington High Street will be hosting a number of events for local businesses and the public.

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Tesco’s Orpington will be hosting a Dementia Fair, where people can find out about local support services to help people live with dementia or care for a family member with dementia, on Tuesday 22nd May between 10am to 3pm.

A Virtual Dementia Tour bus will be giving invited guests a powerful, interactive experience of what it may be like to live with dementia on the same day. In 2017, several local businesses, councillors, health and social care professionals took part in the Virtual Dementia Tour, gaining insight into how to support someone with dementia in their everyday

personal and professional lives.

There are over 4,000 people living with dementia across Bromley borough and this number is expected to grow over the coming years. Add to that all the people caring for friends and family with dementia, the total number of local people affected by dementia increases even more.

With more lives being touched by dementia, it is becoming more important that everyone living and working in Bromley borough understands how dementia affects people and their carers, to create a vibrant local community benefiting residents and businesses.

With Orpington businesses leading the way for dementia awareness, this year’s Orpington’s Finest Awards saw the introduction of an award for the most dementia friendly business, The Clayton Turner Award. Named after co-chair of the Bromley Dementia Action Alliance, Angela Clayton Turner and her late husband, Ted, Angela herself attended the Orpies to present the accolade to Clarkson Wright & Jakes.

Find out about more events taking place across Bromley borough during Dementia Action Week 2018 on the Bromley Dementia Support Hub.

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Orpington’s Most Dementia Friendly Business *

One of the fastest growing health issues in UK society is dementia. This terrifying category of diseases combined with an older population means that it’s never been more important to get your affairs in order as early as possible. But if dementia does take hold, at what point do you hand over responsibility to a nominated person and grant them power of attorney over your financial affairs? And what alternatives do you have?

At Clarkson Wright & Jakes our staff can provide helpful and friendly advice on making a lasting power of attorney as well as a whole range of other issues including: • • •

Inheritance tax planning Community care and how to protect assets in the event of an individual needing residential or nursing care Deputyship

Come along to our free seminar on ‘Protecting your family assets’ where you can learn about some of these topics.

The next available dates are: 10th May at 4pm or 14th June at 4pm at Valiant House, 12 Knoll Rise, Orpington, BR6 0PG. Book a place on the seminar by calling 01689 887887 or going to www.cwj.co.uk/seminars

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London Square Orpington supports town’s royal wedding celebrations ward-winning developer London Square, which is delivering London Square Orpington, is delighted to support Orpington’s royal wedding celebrations in May.

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Set in spacious, landscaped grounds, London Square Orpington is a desirable collection of oneand two-bedroom apartments and three- and four-bedroom houses.

Offering the very best in contemporary design, the development is set in tranquil surroundings that boast mature trees and shrubs, all within a short distance of Orpington station where trains connect to London in just 16 minutes. Residents can also

part of our continued commitment to the local area.”

Phase one of London Square Orpington has already seen a number of residents move in – and the remainder of the phase will be completed by autumn 2018.

benefit from the local amenities on offer in Locksbottom and Farnborough Village.

Three beautiful show homes, including a twobedroom apartment and two four-bedroom houses are available to view on-site, showcasing the outstanding design and specification that is on offer at the

development, which has already proved popular with a range of buyers.

Rebecca Littler, sales and marketing director of London Square, said: “London Square Orpington will deliver a friendly new gated community and we are delighted to be supporting these royal wedding celebrations, as

Properties are on offer for immediate occupation or to move into within the next six months. A part exchange option is available on selected properties, while London Help to Buy is available on selected apartments. Prices start at £425,000 for apartments and £645,000 for houses.

Visit londonsquare.co.uk or call 0333 666 0104 to find out more.

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by Executive Chef - Jason Main. Book now and find out why we are No.1 on TripAdvsior Lunchtime specials and evening fine dining at affordable prices

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ORPINGTON & DISTRICT THE SAXON DAY CARE CENTRE Lychgate Road, Orpington, Kent BR6 0TJ

FOR COMPANIONSHIP & CARE We are an independent day care centre in central Orpington, catering for anyone in need of care and/or companionship.

We have carers trained to assist any clients with mild to moderate dementia. There is no upper or lower age limit.

The cost of attending is assessed according to individual care needs. In addition to day care, we offer an hourly sitting service within the centre.

Transport can often be arranged in our own minibuses.

We have friendly, qualified carers to assist with any personal care needs that you may have, as well as optional assisted bathing in easy access baths.

We provide a wide variety of optional daily activities from discussions to dancing and from pampering to pets, or just a social chat if you prefer.

We provide refreshments, a breakfast service, freshly cooked lunch, a take home sandwich service and a shopping service for essentials.

Our aim is to provide quality care in sociable surroundings and ensure that all our clients are given the opportunity to take part in person centre social activities that they enjoy.

Other conveniences such as hairdressing and chiropody are also available at additional cost.

An optician visits annually and hearing aid checks are also carried out periodically by visiting practitioners.

For more information and to arrange an introductory visit.

Please telephone 01689 830055.

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Five times in your life when you should make a Will

OFTEN, people think that Wills are just for older people, but regardless of age, they are vital in giving clear, legal protection on what happens to your assets if you die. Below are five times in your life when you should make a Will:

1. Buying a House

This will probably be one of the biggest purchases you make in life, and having a Will ensures that after you die, it will go to the people you intended it to. Without one, your assets including your house, will be subject to the rules of intestacy. Would this leave your loved ones adequately housed?

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2. Getting Married

Once you are married or form a civil partnership, any existing Will becomes invalid. Your prior wishes will not be followed, and your estate will be divided by the rules of intestacy. This may result in an uncomfortable division of assets between your spouse and your children.

3. In a Serious Relationship

There is no such thing as a ‘common-law’ marriage, and hence, unmarried couples have very few rights compared with those who are married.

Without a Will you, or your partner, may not have a legal right to a share of each other’s estate if either of you die.

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4. Becoming a New Parent

Having a Will protects your children, if the unthinkable happens. In it, you can designate a Guardian to care for your children, and Trustees to manage your children’s inheritance until they are old enough to do so themselves.

5. Getting Divorced

Until your divorce is finalised, in the eyes of the law you and your ex-partner are still married and any existing Will that benefits your ex-spouse remains valid. Alternatively, if you do not have a Will, your ex-partner will stand to inherit part, or all, of your estate under the intestacy rules.

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BID Manager Chris Travers and Executive Director Sharon Baldwin

Moving On Up hose of you that attended this year’s Finest Awards would have heard that our second term (2018-2023) is about ‘Moving On Up’, ensuring that we continue to drive up the quality of all aspects of the town centre, from the environment to the quality of our customer offer.

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Annual General Meeting

We have finally got agreement from LBB that they are conducting a full signage review and that we can support a programme of maintenance and correction. Please get in touch with any issues, observations or comments so that we can ensure the most appropriate and useful signs are in place.

Orpington has a higher occupancy rate than the UK average, but we have seen a recent rise in vacancies including some larger premises, which makes them more obvious and their effect on neighbouring businesses more negative.

Nobody benefits from empty properties, especially when they are located in high footfall areas that should act as a showcase for the town centre.

Along with facilitating temporary use, such as for ‘Gifted’ as part of Pop Up Orpington, we are working with the agents and landlords to agree to Orpington 1st either putting in window displays or activating space until suitable commercial tenants are found.

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This year’s AGM will take place at 12 midday on Thursday 14th June at the OZONE Orpington college campus – all levy payers are welcome. Refreshments will be served with an opportunity for networking ahead of the formal proceedings.

A week later, you are invited to join us for networking over a glass of something bubbly and some light refreshments on midsummer night.

Meet your neighbours, the BID team and our partner groups in a

relaxed and informal setting to discuss business or just have a drink! The event takes place on June 21st from 6pm at the alfresco lounge bar @ HIZAR. We hope to see you there.

Business Show will be bigger and better his year’s business and investment show, which is planned to be bigger and better than ever, will take place in October.

Opportunity Orpington will be held to coincide with the launch of the Orpington town centre development plan

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which is being delivered in partnership with the local authority.

Following the Deputy Mayor of London for Business Rajesh Agrawal kindly agreeing to provide the welcome to this year’s Finest Awards, we have been invited back to City Hall to discuss priorities and opportunities to work more closely with the Mayor.

Please check the website for further details on how you can get involved either as an exhibitor or as an Orpington 1st Executive Director Sharon Baldwin attendee. with the Deputy Mayor of London for Business

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Business is blooming in Orpington ollowing excellent results in prior Bromley in Bloom competitions, we are continuing to “Move on up” as Orpington 1st have put forward the BID area into the LONDON IN BLOOM 2018 competition.

Orpington 1st will be installing 28 flower cubes as well as additional hanging baskets from early June until late October. This year’s floral displays in the High Street will be themed red, white and blue in celebration of key royal events and the commemoration of important historical dates such as the end of World War I and the 100 years of the Royal Air Force.

Businesses are encouraged to “green” their own premises and use shop windows or offices to welcome visitors with eye-catching displays. It may be by using products such as botanical fabrics/ horticultural books / gardening tools / floral print home wear or just with creative flower and plant arrangements – all businesses have

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the ability to join in and if you need ideas or assistance please contact us, we will be happy to help.

Customers can look forward to improved public spaces and even pop-up parklets!

During the summer season and to coincide with this year’s Orpington in bloom project, the town will welcome a flock of scarecrows.

Get involved in a fun and engaging way by creating a bespoke scarecrow that represents your business, service, club or community, to be displayed during July and August.

See the website for details and get started on making your own scarecrow, a chef, solicitor, Scout or ballet dancer, the list is endless.

A printed scarecrow trail will allow visitors to explore the town and vote for the best dressed.

The winning entry voted for by the public will receive a prize.

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Government is right to bear down on crime am shocked, as I am sure you will have been, by the recent increase of violent crime across the capital.

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I therefore welcome the Government’s recent announcement of a major crackdown on serious violent offences. This multi-million-pound commitment will target knife and gun crime, homicide and the recent increase in acid attacks.

In order to stamp out these abhorrent crimes, the Serious Violence Strategy will bring together a range of government departments with partners in the public, voluntary and private sectors, who will work together to address the root causes of violent offending.

As the former Home Secretary has said: “We cannot arrest our way out of this issue... tackling serious violence requires a multiple-strand approach involving police, local authorities, and

education partners.”

The creation of the new National County Lines Co ordination Centre will significantly strengthen the government’s response to these highly exploitative networks, which have fuelled crime in and around Bromley, as well as in London and Kent.

It is essential that, in tandem with community measures, we continue to enforce the rule of law. I welcome the commitment in the plan to ensuring this will be happen.

facility offering training in mechanical, electronic and service engineering, creating employment opportunities in aviation for young people in Orpington.

And on the subject of jobs, it’s fantastic too to see the January unemployment figures showing a further fall, demonstrating the strength of Orpington’s local economy.

Jo Johnson is pictured with Sam Parrett OBE, principal and CEO of London South East Colleges.

There are exciting developments at Biggin Hill airport, where it has been confirmed that the planned Aerospace and Aviation College will now become a reality. This £11 million project, the London Aerospace & Technology College, will provide a state-of-the-art

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New museum will be tribute to famous fighter station new memorial museum is scheduled to open in Biggin Hill this November.

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Based at the St. George's RAF Chapel of Remembrance site on Main Road, the museum will tell the story of one of Britain’s most famous fighter stations, from its role during the First World War to the building of the chapel in 1951.

According to the Trust behind the project, the Museum will fulfil a longstanding wish of the community to honour those who served at Biggin Hill and the people who supported them. It will also provide a sustainable future for the Grade II listed St. George’s Chapel of Remembrance, built at Winston Churchill’s instigation.

In partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, the Biggin Hill Memorial Museum Trust has so far

raised a total of £5.325 million to fund the delivery of phase one, which includes new permanent exhibition galleries and facilities including a café and shop, as well as the restoration of the historic Chapel of Remembrance.

Building works commenced in September 2017 and upon reopening, St George’s Chapel of Remembrance will have been restored back to its original 1951 design, following the removal of the 1990 extension. The Chapel will

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The museum will be both a respectful and dynamic space that encourages visitors to think differently and more deeply about the experience of war at Biggin Hill.

In particular, it will tell the story of Biggin Hill’s role during the Second World War and the Battle of Britain.

Exhibits include an RAF uniform tunic of a Second World War Fighter Plotter belonging to a Sergeant who worked in Biggin Hill’s Operations Room during the Battle of Britain, maintaining contact with the fighter pilots while they were in the air. He also met his wife at Biggin Hill, a WAAF who was working on the plotting table below.

If you have any stories about Biggin Hill you would like to share with the museum team email hello@bhmm.org.uk or telephone 020 8313 4069.

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A clean sweep for the Conservatives

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ORPINGTON’S Conservative candidates were all victorious at last month’s local elections.

Retaining their seats on Bromley council are Kim Botting with 2,857

votes (22 per cent); Pauline Tunnicliffe with 2,729 votes (21 per cent); and William Huntington-Thresher with 2,694 votes (20 per cent).

Overall, the Conservatives declared

Save the date It may only be May but we have already s t a r t e d organising Christmas.

This year’s Light up event will be held on Thursday November 15th 2018 from 4pm to 8pm followed by the Orpington panto at the Village Halls on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of December.

If you missed out on the London Marathon then why not start your training now for the Orpington Santa dash, which will be taking place on Sunday 9th December!

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a hold on Bromley borough. The Tories won 50 seats with 50 per cent of the votes, while Labour picked up eight seats. Two independent candidates were elected in Biggin Hill ward.

Borough’s new BIDs As from April 1st this year the London Borough of Bromley now has four Business Improvement Districts.

We welcome the town centres of Penge and Beckenham who were both successful at recent ballots and look forward to working together to strengthen the business community and share best practice.

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Homefield Rise In our last magazine we were awaiting the outcome of the appeal from McCulloch’s on their planning application. The local authority’s decision to refuse planning on the site at 18-44 Homefield Rise was upheld.

It is understood that the developers were given clear guidance as to the changes that would need to take place for the build to be acceptable, so we now wait to see if new plans will be submitted.

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Join us for the final weekend of Wimbledon when we will have a live broadcast on the big screen in market square. Relax in a deck chair on the grass court whilst sipping a Pimm’s and eating strawberries and cream. Garden games and competitions will keep the younger customers entertained. From Friday 13th until Sunday 15th July.

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