NHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP (Bromley branch) At the September meeting of the NHS Retirement Fellowship the guest speaker Dr Adrian Thomas gave a fascinating history of healthcare in the Bromley area - along with films he covered the birth of the Workhouse
BECKENHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY Our chairman, Steve Wilbur, gave a fascinating insight into the development of digital photography over the past ten years. He demonstrated how intrusive objects can now be easily removed by merely pressing a button. Colours
FLOWERS FOR ALL We are a new flower club called 'flowers for all' located in Chislehurst. We are opening on October 19, from 1pm-3pm at Chislehurst Library. We will be hosting monthly demonstrations and workshops, outings and raffles. Tea, coffee and
ORPINGTON & DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY Scadbury Park in Chislehurst contains at its heart, the ruins of an old manor house. The first house, surrounded by a moat, was built in the 13th century and the estate has been occupied ever since - eventually
CHISLEHURST AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD The Chislehurst Afternoon Townswomen's Guild is a very strong one. We take an interest in world and local affairs, we have wonderful speakers, outings, social studies and lunches. We have a strong drama group
SPRING PARK CINE & VIDEO SOCIETY (West Wickham) Recently the society had a visit from CIRCLE 8 film makers based in Guildford. They presented some outstanding films including "The phantom of Milford Saint Giles" an exquisitely drawn animation about a
ASSOCIATION OF MEN OF KEN & KENTISH MEN (Bromley & Beckenham Branch) The family-run Coolings Nurseries, Knockholt, have been voted the United Kingdom's best horticultural establishment for training in 2005. Ex-chairman, Michael Cooling, revealed the
CHELSFIELD AFTERNOON WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Four our October meeting the talks was listed as Making a Mouse Book'. Little did we know that we were on for an interesting and an amusing afternoon with author Mr Streeter, explaining with the aid of slides, how
ORPINGTON U3A Orpington's U3A's Monthly General Meeting is on Monday, November 21 in the Large Crofton Hall (near Orpington Station) from 2.30pm till 4.30pm. "Journey through the Hidden Land" Kev Reynolds will be telling his story of a very remote
GROUP 88 ORPINGTON On your own and over 40? Join our lively, supportive social group for weekly meetings with speakers, slides, games, cards, quizzes etc., on Tuesdays at 8pm. September saw a visit to Orpington Organ Club, board games, a talk about
THE ORPINGTON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY The Orpington Astronomical Society is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year by holding the 3rd Kenneth Budd Memorial Lecture and Exhibition on Saturday, October 15 at Newstead Wood School, Avebury Road, Orpington
BECKENHAM WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Beckenham WI are enjoying a busy year with a varied programme of engrossing speakers, we recommend Vanessa Williamson's "A history of Penge", and Tim Moorey "The most popular indoor activity" (solving and compiling crossword
BECKENHAM PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY A recent meeting of the society was an opportunity for members to show their recent work. New member, Julie Avenell, showed some delightful close-ups of flowers, focusing on the patterns and shapes of the flower heads and
WELLING EVENING TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD An amusing talk with slides was given by Malcolm Young on Seaside Postcards' at our October meeting. He explained that the Edwardian era was the hey-day of postcards as a method was perfected of producing cards cheaply
BEXLEY DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP On Saturday, October 9 a group from The Bexley Diabetes Support Group met at the Cutty Sark ship in Greenwich for a very pleasant health/historical walk along the Thames. David Sims-Baker talked about the river and its
GRAVESEND EPILEPSY NETWORK Gravesend's Epilepsy Network's September Experiences of Epilepsy evening went very well. Members had stories of negative and positive reactions when they had seizures in public places. Some people were taken aback on hearing
LAMORBEY AND SIDCUP LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY As always, the AGM passed quickly and happily. The move to St Lawrence's Hall is now firmly established, the financial condition most satisfactory and the Committee re-elected en bloc. The second part of the
GRAVESEND FLORAL ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY The Gravesend Floral Arrangement Society will be presenting Robin White for a demonstration evening entitled "It's not all Black and White" on Wednesday, October 26 at 7.30pm in Christ Church Hall, Echo Square, Gravesend
LONGFIELD WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Alan Stockwell, better known as Pavlovs Puppets, came with puppets to our 40th birthday celebrations. He shared reminiscences of the time he and his wife toured the theatres of Britain, appearing in seaside specials, summer
LONGFIELD HILL WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The president warmly welcomed two visitors to our well-attended October meeting. It was reported that the knit-in session last month raised £18 and knee blankets were being made from all the squares knitted. Members
ELTHAM PARK TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD The Guild's drama section provided the entertainment for the October meeting, with a performance of the play Cuckoo Time' by Mable Constanduros, a well-known comedy actress of the 30s and 40s. the play revolved round a
Joy Diamond, 57, of Holbrook Way, Bromley, has nominated her neighbours David, 69, and Helen Pucknell, 68. The couple regularly look after Joy's 12-year-old son Charlie, who is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy. Whenever Joy needs a hand, the couple
Does the husband of the woman my husband had an affair with know? It is getting to me, wondering if he ever found out. I didn't tell him because of her children. - Sharon, Bexleyheath Graham says ... I feel he knew something was wrong. And wondered why
Is my wife OK and does she know how much I miss her? - Simon, Deptford Graham says ... I feel she wants to write to you. She is OK, but misses you.
Will I get pregnant before December or do I have to wait longer? - Reanna, Barcelona Graham says ... You will get pregnant on December 12.
When will he call and is this guy for real? - Ann, Melbourne Graham says ... He will call Saturday, October 29 at 5pm, and give him a try.
I remember I asked you if I would do an MA, and you said I would, but in France. Well, you were right in a sense ... I was recently accepted into an MA programme at the Hebrew University which is situated on the French Hill in Jerusalem. But now I have
Myself and my immediate family have lost contact with my mum's side of the family. She doesn't know wether her mum, dad and brothers and sisters are alive. Are they? - Emily Morris, Bury St Edmunds Graham says ... I feel the sisters, one brother, and
MEMBERS of a school choir are busy exercising their vocal chords as they prepare to take part in a prestigious concert. Around 40 young singers from Deansfield Primary School, Dairsie Road, Eltham, have been chosen to take part in a charity concert at
THE race to become the next Young Mayor of Lewisham is entering its final stages. With nominations now closed, 33 youngsters have spent the past two weeks campaigning to succeed Manny Hawks, who is standing down after a year in office. The Young Mayor
HUNDREDS of children were sent home from school because of a suspected gas leak. The incident happened at Midfield School, Grovelands Road, Orpington, just before 9am on October 10. Teachers arriving at the school thought they could smell gas and called
DOCTOR Who fans posed with a Dalek at a bookshop's birthday celebrations. The Dalek invaded Kirkdale Bookshop, Kirkdale, Sydenham, on Saturday. The idea came to owner Geraldine Cox, 58, when the bookshop had a recent Harry Potter evening. She said:
