THINKING GREEN: Shoppers will be encouraged to swap their plastic bags for a free environmentally friendly fabric alternative on Saturday. The Boycott the Bag event takes place between 10am and 4pm at the Walnuts Shopping Centre, High Street, Orpington. Call 01689 832923 for more details.



COUNTRY WALK: Visitors to Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, can see mistletoe planted last year in the grounds on a guided walk. The walk, held this Saturday, is being led by Bromley Council's countryside rangers and starts at 2.30pm. To book a place, call the house on 020 8313 4249.



PILATES TALK: Pilates expert Judith Watson is giving a talk to the Bromley and district branch of the National Osteoporosis Society on February 14 at 2.30pm. The talk will take place at St Mark's Church, Westmoreland Road, Bromley. For further information, call 01689 856744.



HOMES NEEDED: Families are wanted to give homes to vulnerable people as part of Bromley Council's scheme for adult placements (BSAP).

Residents involved with the initiative could expect to earn more than £250 per week. For further information, call the BSAP team on 020 8461 7130.



CLIMATE CHANGE: Bromley Council has issued a leaflet about how climate change affects the borough. To pick up a copy, call the council's Green Team on 020 8313 4989. Alternatively, go online at bromley.gov.uk/climatechange