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Art exhibition in Petts Wood

art exhibition

12:24pm Monday 20th May 2013

Art show on May 23 for two weeks.

5th Petts Wood Scouts community week

10:53am Friday 10th May 2013

5th Petts Wood Scouts in conjunction with Bromley Council undertook a clear-up of the footpath in Berger Close.

Toddler group urged to enter awards

3:20pm Tuesday 30th April 2013

Toddler groups are being asked to show they are ‘Top of the Tots’ by entering the UK’s biggest parenting awards.

Spring ball success

Local AmDram group support Freddie’s charity at annual panto

10:45am Monday 8th April 2013

A Spring charity ball at Oakley House on Bromley Common on March 23 has raised an estimated £30,000 for the Freddie Farmer Foundation. 

The Big Debate on Education in Bromley

The Big Debate

4:45pm Thursday 28th March 2013

The Big Debate Education in its broadest sense was the topic for debate at Hayes School.

Festival Winners

4:42pm Thursday 28th March 2013

As a culimination of the Bromley Festival of Music and Speech a Star Music Performer competition was held in Bromley Parish Church on Sunday 24th March.

Bromley women through to Miss London City beauty contest semi-finals

Miss London City hopeful Amy Carlin

4:11pm Monday 18th March 2013

Two women from the Bromley borough are through to the semi-finals of the Miss London City beauty contest.

Our Son Alfie's Fun Run for Shelter at Norman Park

Our Son Alfie's Fun Run for Shelter at Norman Park

9:49am Thursday 7th March 2013

We would like to tell you about our young son Alfie who competed his charity fun run at Norman Park this weekend - he ran 4 x round the 400 metre running track completing one mile!

Bromley museum curator features in BBC history series beginning tomorrow

Marie-Louise Kerr

12:52pm Wednesday 6th March 2013

BROMLEY Museum’s curator is starring in a BBC programme on tomorrow about a local ‘hero’ who helped make history a century ago.

Bromley men complete gruelling 300-rep workout for charity

Bromley men complete gruelling 300-rep workout for charity

3:57pm Wednesday 20th February 2013

Paul Martenstyn from Bromley, Kent has completed the “300 Challenge”, a gruelling 300-rep Spartan workout to raise funds for Save the Children.

Bromley Creative Community relaunches website www.bromleycreative.org.uk

BCC members enjoy informal networking at Thirsty Thursday pub club event

2:15pm Monday 18th February 2013

After months of expert twiddling and tweaking, Bromley Creative Community (BCC) has relaunched with a new-look website. The new website replaces the BCC’s previous design that was live for the last three years.

Bromley golf clubs amnesty

11:30am Wednesday 19th December 2012

Young adults in Bromley and surrounding area look set to get greater access to golf through a new initiative that has been launched at High Elms Golf Course in Bromley by former Charlton and Chelsea defender Paul Elliot CBE.

Lions Support Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance

Lion John Scott presents a cheque to Kent Air Ambulance

9:52am Wednesday 19th December 2012

A partnership between the South East Lions Clubs and the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance will help to save even more lives, at night, in 2013.

Guide to Accessible Transport in Bromley

Guide to Accessible Transport in Bromley

9:41am Friday 30th November 2012

How do I apply for a Blue Badge? Am I eligible for Dial-a-Ride? How can I feel safe when travelling alone? Where can I hire a wheelchair to take an a disabled friend out for the day?

Fishing Competition: The Lenny Bolt Cup

A Charity Fishing Competition at Hawkhurst Fish Farm in Hawkhurst, Kent on August 26 raised £523 for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice

9:48am Monday 17th September 2012

ORPINGTON Tackle & Bait are holding a Charity Fishing Competition at Greenacres Fishery in Biddenden, Kent on Sunday, September 23.

NEW creative craft studio opens its doors

Sewing tutor Tracey Martin and Karen Murphy from Crafts Bee

9:21am Monday 30th July 2012

Beckenham High Street’s newest tenant, Crafts Bee, opens its doors to the public this week (Wednesday, August 1) to offer a wide variety of craft classes and workshops to suit all levels of ability, beginner to advanced.

BIGGIN HILL & WESTERHAM LIONS CLUB - SHOEBOX APPEAL

Lions President John Scott with donated items from last years appeal.

12:24pm Sunday 17th June 2012

Biggin Hill & Westerham Lions Club are again combining with other Lions Clubs in the South East to send aid to Gomel in Belarus As in previous appeals we are asking for shoeboxes (or any small strong boxes ) of goods to be donated.

Rugby heroes get on their bikes for charity

Rugby heroes get on their bikes for charity

8:47pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

Bromley Rugby Club vets will cycle from Brussels to Lille via Bruges to raise funds for charity.

Jubilee Raffle to boost charity coffers

12:02pm Friday 25th May 2012

THE Royal Parade Traders Association in Chislehurst is holding a Diamond Jubilee raffle to raise funds for the Freddie Farmer Foundation charity, with the draw taking place over the Jubilee weekend.

Guy Johnston to play at Bromley Parish Church in Bromley

Guy Johnston, internationally acclaimed cellist and BBC Young Musician of the Year Winner 2000

1:20pm Monday 23rd April 2012

Classical music fans will be in for a treat when Guy Johnston, internationally acclaimed cellist and BBC Young Musician of the Year Winner 2000 comes to Bromley.

Market stall pitch will help raise awareness for Bromley charity

Bromley volunteers attend CarePlus charity 'thank you' event

1:51pm Monday 12th September 2011

Bromley older people’s charity CarePlus will have a stall at Bromley Market on Friday 23 September on Bromley High Street between 10 am and 4 pm.

Tally Ho CC raise £400 for the Freddie Farmer Foundation

Tally Ho CC

9:59am Tuesday 19th July 2011

If you do anything that’s “not cricket” at Tally Ho CC you’ll be fined at least a tenner. And if you do well for them – for example, score 50 or take five wickets – it could be even more costly! The club plays its home games at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich and every penny raised goes to the Freddie Farmer Foundation.

ST. PAUL'S CRAY: Farming out the fun

10:35pm Sunday 10th July 2011

Hundreds of smiley faces young and old proved that the Gray’s Farm primary school’s fun day was exactly that, fun! And what's more the rain, for once, kept away.

A New President For The Lions

Malcolm Lowing (r) Awards Lion of the Year to Neil Walker

8:18pm Monday 4th July 2011

With effect from 1st July, Biggin Hill & Westerham Lions Club has a new President. At a Barbeque, to mark the change Malcolm Lowing handed over to John Scott, 62, a retired civil servent, from Melody Road, Biggin Hill.

Biggin Hill Festival - A great Success

All the Fun of the Fair

8:10pm Monday 4th July 2011

Saturdays Biggin Hill Festival Fair was a great success.

The Lead Generation Club Bromley (south)

6:21pm Monday 20th June 2011

Business networking meetings of the Bromley (south) Lead Generation Club (TLGC) are held every Friday, 7.15 am to 9 am (followed by informal networking) at The Warren, Croydon Road, Hayes, Bromley. More information from the website, http://bit.ly/tlgcbrom

TLGC comes to Bromley South

The Lead Generation Club

7:46pm Tuesday 31st May 2011

THE Lead Generation Club (TLGC) national network has recently expanded to the south-east region with the first meeting of The Bromley (South) TLGC being held on Friday 10 June at The Warren, Croydon Road, Hayes, Bromley.

National marketing network expands to south east region

The Lead Generation Club

2:08pm Wednesday 25th May 2011

The Lead Generation Club (TLGC) national network has today expanded to the south east region with a team of Area Managers being sought to help the TLGC business grow in Bromley, Bexley, Croydon, Kent, Kingston, Richmond, Surrey, Sussex and Sutton.

Park House day

Uncle Danny Catchesides with his beloved nephew Freddie

11:06am Thursday 19th May 2011

TWO hundred and forty cubs and scouts lent their support to the ‘Ready, Freddie GO!’ campaign at their tag rugby tournament at Park House Rugby Club in Hayes on Sunday, May 15. It was the second year that boys from the Bromley district held their event at the club in Barnet Wood Road - and some of the proceeds from the day helped take Park House’s fund-raising efforts past the £2,000 mark.

ORPINGTON: ORPINGTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

Sundeck by Paul Griffiths, Overall Slide Exhibition winner

9:20pm Friday 6th May 2011

Orpington Photographic Society had their 2011 Spring Exhibition Monochrome Prints and Slides judged and awarded by Keith Evans at their weekly - penultimate - Tuesday meeting of the season held at 7.30pm at The Small Hall, Christ Church, Orpington.

ORPINGTON: ORPINGTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

11:27pm Tuesday 19th April 2011

Orpington Photographic Society had their 2011 Spring Exhibition Monochrome Prints and Slides judged and awarded by Keith Evans at their weekly - penultimate - Tuesday meeting of the season held at 7.30pm at The Small Hall, Christ Church, Orpington.

ORPINGTON: ORPINGTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

10:45pm Tuesday 5th April 2011

The Orpington Photographic Society's fourth Colour Prints competition was held at the OPS's regular Tuesday meeting at The Small Hall, Christ Church, Charterhouse Road, Orpington, judged by Reflex Club member, Malcolm Dilloway.

ST. PAUL'S CRAY: Bridge building across the community

Tyrone (left) and Reggie

5:08pm Sunday 10th April 2011

A vision is only a vision until it is mixed with passion, then it can become a reality. For Tyrone Sterling and Reggie Oliver, their vision to use the power of football to tackle antisocial behaviour in St. Mary Cray mixed with their passionate desire to make it happen, has borne much fruit.

'Breast Ever' Quiz Night

Winning Team 'The Dream Team'

4:12pm Monday 21st March 2011

Biggin Hill & Westerham Lions Club's Quiz Night on Saturday (19/3/2011) was their 'breast ever' according to Lion President Malcolm Lowing.






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