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ORPINGTON: Orpington Photographic Society's Spring Exhibition

10:20pm Monday 15th March 2010

The Orpington Photographic Society had over 350 visitors to their 2010 Spring Exhibition during the weekend of March 13th and 14th at Coolings Garden Centre Rushmore Hill Knockholt. On display were more than 200 Monochrome Prints and Colour Slides.

Orpington Photographic Society Flickr

Easter craft

7:01am Friday 19th March 2010

On Saturday March 27 there is an 'Easter Eggy' Family craft day held by Riverview Baptist Fellowship at Whinfell Way scout hall from 2-4pm. Admission is free and includes salt dough, car-marking, painting, free refreshments, homemade cakes and jams for sale, nearly new book and cd stall. There will be a small charge for any craft materials that are used.

Stamp Club

7:05am Friday 19th March 2010

Mr F French will be displaying stamps from the Netherlands at the club on April 9. The club meets at St Paul's URC Church, Singlewell Road from 7.45pm.

CCADS

7:09am Friday 19th March 2010

Christ Church Amateur Dramatic Society rehearsals are in full swing for thier Spring production on April 29 and 30 adn May 1. The play is a two act comedy by Hugh Janes, entitled Two of a Kind. Watch this space for futher news

Railway enthusiasts society

6:56am Friday 19th March 2010

The next meeting for this group will be on Tuesday April 6 from 7.45pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Hall, Windmill Street. David Larkin will be revisiting Gravesend Central. For further information please contact Peter Willis on 01474 534889.

Art

6:50am Friday 19th March 2010

If you are interested in early 20th Century art, you might wish to join a freindly group, which is learning about the artists who painted in this era. There are no forms to fill in or exams to take, just the opportunity to relax and absorb the information. The group meet on a Wednesday evening. For further information please contact Jenny Wood on 01474 813701.

Thamesmead's Most Inspirational Woman Award

3:07pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Trust Thamesmead presented the second annual Trust Thamesmead Most Inspirational Woman Award yesterday, Wednesday 17 March 2010.

Trust Thamesmead

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LEWISHAM: Gordonbrock Primary School Rebuild - Delayed

10:23pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

In January, I reported on the Gordonbrock Primary School decant and rebuild, which was scheduled to take place this Easter.

Speedgate Ride for Life 2010 Cancer Research UK

3:11pm Wednesday 17th March 2010

Speedgate Ride for Life 2010 - 10 mile off-road course in aid of Cancer Research UK

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ORPINGTON: Orpington Photographic Society

11:22pm Tuesday 9th March 2010

Experienced botanist and Orpington Photographic Society member, Irene Palmer - assisted by her husband, John - enthralled and entertained the Club for their regular Tuesday evening meeting with a photographic slide show entitled "A Day Out With Darwin".