Lamourby swimming pool in Sidcup once again, hosted a charitable swimathon for the public, raising plenty of money for a worthy cause. Dozens of volunteers turned up to assist with the registration and swift, easygoing turnout of the event. Swimmers
Sunday 11 March 2012 saw the second annual Marsden march, with 4,000 people being sponsored to complete the 14 mile walk between the Chelsea and Sutton hospitals, in order to raise money for the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The Marsden March is an incredible
Football is the most popular sport in the UK, which means around 25 million people in the UK watch football on a regular basis. Everyone knows a footie fanatic, and some are them themselves. Football shirts are seen almost everywhere on Saturdays, but
On the 24th March a group of 40 English students filled their school cafeteria, nervously awaiting the arrival of their French exchanges; the 20th exchange between Townley Grammar School and St Joseph Carnoles was about to begin. Despite what people may
In Orpington, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats are the two strongest political parties. They have two branches in Orpington, situated closely to each other where they hold regular meetings, and where members of the public can book appointments
It has been rather hot this month and this unseasonal weather has had many effects (some good, some bad) on many different youth ‘species’ of Bexley. First is the species known as the preteen, in my youngest brother’s case they seem to be shedding their
On Wednesday 14th March 2012 I, along with my sister, were one of the lucky few who got to attend ‘The Hunger Games’ Premiere and then be some of the first to see the film. For those of you who have not heard of ‘The Hunger Games’ (what have you been
Charity is a word that inspires compassion, generosity and human empathy. Well, actually, it isn’t. These days charity inspires groans and sighs; we all gently swerve round charity campaigners in the high streets, and awkwardly avoid eye contact with
HAVING spent most of the season scoring freely but conceding regularly, Welling United played out their second consecutive 0-0 draw in a match lacking much goalmouth action at Salisbury City. Results elsewhere, however, meant that the point
Like many people, I am a great fan of theatre in all its forms. Therefore I’m glad that we, as citizens of Bexley, are blessed to not be too far from the West-End and the world class entertainment it brings us. However, I am not ignorant to the vast expense
The Iroko theatre company paid a visit to Newstead Wood School as the inspirational end to year 10’s enrichment week. After an insightful introduction in to the origins of the Iroko theatre company, the year 10 students were asked to participate into
With exams lurking just around the corner for most school-aged students, including all important A-levels and GCSE’s for many, the BIG question on everyone’s mind is: how will I cope? Whether you’re the student in question, the teacher, or even the parent
As we all know Spring is upon us, these short and freezing days are only going to get longer and more lovely . We are liberated from the rather depressing rain that is English weather because winter is dead and gone, until next year of course. However
With summer fast approaching, festival season begins to loom; it provides that little surge of motivation we need to get through exams, final lessons and work. Every year, festivals are a breeding ground of fun, music and memories, and nowadays seem to
Research from 2008 indicates a strong positive correlation between the academic results of the younger generation and a country’s gross domestic product. Forty years worth of education records confirm that the quality of students’ teachers is the major
This year British Summer Time began on Sunday 25 March. To most people that only meant one thing: the clocks went forward. It’s darker in the morning and lighter in the evening. Summer Time became an Act of Parliament in 1916. For most people, the changing
CHARLTON moved a step closer to promotion this afternoon by beating Leyton Orient at The Valley. Scott Wagstaff celebrated his 22nd birthday by firing the Addicks in front early on before substitute Dany N’Guessan grabbed his second goal in
BROADWAY Shopping Centre will be running a selection of fashion and beauty events to celebrate the arrival of Spring. On April 12 Bexleyheath's youngsters can enjoy catwalk shows at the River Island Kids Roadshow. The latest women’s
STAFF at Bexleyheath's NatWest bank have raised £3,000 for a hospice by holding a black tie ball. The event took place at the Marriott Hotel, in Broadway, and included a disco, prize draw, music and a magician. Cash raised was donated
DARTFORD and Sevenoaks Councils have come together to provide a joint environmental health service. The partnership, which goes live at the beginning of April, will save the councils a combined £1.7m over five years. Residents will continue
On Sunday the 25th of march, hundreds of people turned up in Norman park to either run the sport relief mile or to support the on going runners. All the money raised will go to Sport Relief, which will help millions of people across the globe.
As the rate of youth unemployment soars, Barclays recently announced that they were launching an apprenticeship program in a bid to tackle the radical surge of unemployment. The program offers 1,000 young people a chance to gain an insight into the world
A SLIMMING World group has raised £650 for charity by completing a sponsored walk. Vikki Walsh, who runs the group in Erith Sports Centre, organised for her members to tackle a 4.5mile walk to get slimmer for summer while raising cash for Howbury
On Friday 23rd March, Townley Grammar School PTA organised a Pamper Evening, featuring a range of professional therapists offering a variety of treatments including Indian Head and Back Massages, Reflexology and Reiki. There was also a cupcake stall,
A THREE-YEAR-OLD boy has been injured after falling from the first-floor window of a house in Plumstead. Police officers were called by the London Ambulance Service on Wednesday (March 28) at around 12.28pm to Paget Rise. The child was
A SECONDARY school is celebrating after its parents’ association donated £10,000 towards buying a new minibus. Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, in Hurst Road, Sidcup, will use the 13-seater vehicle to transport children to and from sporting
To many people, rain is a nuisance which we in England have to put up with through extended winter periods. Yet, we seem to take it for granted, and only realise its importance once we suffer the consequences of not having it. South-east England
This year’s production at Beths Grammar was Alice in Wonderland – and I was lucky to have a behind-the-scenes look at the play as part of the cast. The story is an interesting one – a young girl, Alice, falls down a mysterious rabbit hole to find herself
On the 9th of March, Hammersmith Apollo was Jack Whitehall's London venue on his 'Let's Not Speak of This Again' UK tour. Although Hammersmith itself is a rather crummy part of London, the venue itself is easy to access on the Picadilly line and there
The Bexley Youth Council is a group of young people understanding the need for a “youth voice” in the local community. Meeting three times a month, their aims focus around attempting to improve the Bexley Borough for young people, whether this be regarding
LARGE shops will no longer be able to display tobacco products to the public. A new law is being introduced from April 6 which spells the end of displaying tobacco and cigarettes. It is part of a move to prevent young people starting
Sport Relief really has come to Bromley. It all started last Tuesday night when Crystal Palace were playing at home to Barnsley. The crowd, agitated by the players’ poor performance, were in need of a lift-me-up and luckily, the Crystallions were there
PUPILS at a Higham school were thrilled to meet Bafta nominated actor Phil Davis. The actor held question and answer sessions with all of the senior pupils at Gad’s Hill School and discussed his acting and directing career as well as his lifelong
AN ANNUAL fun run has raised more than £1,000 for charity. Around 200 people completed the Christ Church fun run, in Main Road, Sidcup, on March 24. Cash raised was donated to Wateraid. Serious runners, people in fancy dress and
A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been charged following reports of suspicious behaviour in Dartford. James Butler, of Meadside Walk, Chatham, was arrested in the early hours of Thursday (March 29) by police responding to a report that two men were allegedly
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze in a range of garden sheds in Plumstead. London Fire Brigade was called at 9.45pm on Thursday (March 29) to St Nicholas Road. Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters from Plumstead and Erith fire stations
London Fire Brigade is urging people thinking of storing fuel to take extreme care after a woman suffered serious burns when she tried to decant petrol in her home. It is believed the woman, who suffered 40 per cent burns, was decanting
