NEW BROOM: The Churchill Theatre’s first-ever chief executive — Derek Nicholls, who takes over at the Bromley theatre after nine years at the Grand Opera House, Belfast — wants to strengthen links with the community and to produce more productions in partnership with other bodies.

RIDE SAFELY: Bromley Council’s road safety team launched a one-day advanced ridingcourse as bikers make up less than two per cent of London’s traffic, but are the victims in 24 per cent of all fatal collisions. Call 020 8464 3333.

CAN YOU FOSTER?: People interested in becoming foster carers can find out more at an information evening, organised by Bromley Council, at the St Blaise training room, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley at 7.30pm tomorrow. Children attending the meeting should be aged over 14. Call 0800 028 8298.

JOYFUL NOISE: Bromley Council’s noise team marked Noise Reduction Day last Wednesday by donating confiscasted hi-fi equipment to the Birth Defects Foundation, which is dedicated to improving child health by combating birth defects.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Langley Pre-School, which meets in the United Reformed Church hall on Langley Road, in Beckenham, celebrates its 30th anniversary tomorrow. A number of events have been arranged. Proceeds go to the school.