Information, services, matters of general interest for the residents of Bromley, Beckenham, Bickley, Biggin Hill, Chislehurst, Swanley, Wickham, Orpington, Brasted, Penge, Westerham, St Pauls Cray, Farnborough.
Bromley Art Society Bromley Art Society, formed 1947, brings together local painters, sculptors, art teachers & students who share an appreciation of the fine arts. Most members are amateur artists working in a wide variety of media.
Bromley Arts Council Bromley Arts Council owns Ripley Arts Centre & hosts daytime, evening courses & activities including concerts, recitals, art classes, recordings, poetry meetings, public speaking, dance, drama, instrumental, lace making.
Location: Bromley
Postcode: BR1 2PX MAP Telephone: 020 8464 5816
Bromley Camera Club Weekly meetings to promote the enjoyment, understanding & appreciation of photography. Enthusiasts in a friendly sociable club keen to create better pictures, improve technical skills, show their work. Advice, tuition, outings, events.
Location: United Reforn Church, Bromley
Bromley Evening Decorative and Fine Arts Society (BEDFAS) One of 3 NADFAS groups in the Borough of Bromley, the others being North Kent and Beckenham. They aim to promote an appreciation & understanding of the decorative & fine arts across painting, sculpture, architecture, furniture, porcelain, jewellery.
Location: Bromley
Postcode: BR1 3UH MAP
Chislehurst Artists Chislehurst Artists meets in the evenings once a month throughout the year and has a lively and mixed programme of events. They have at least six demonstrations which cover different mediums, subjects and techniques.
Telephone: 020 8856 8171
Kent Potters Association Open to all who have an interest in pottery, members include students, hobbyists, amateurs, collectors, full & part time professional potters, manufacturers, suppliers, teachers. Regular events, demonstrations and exhibitions.
Penge Green Gym The Penge Green Gym is an innovative way to get active & benefit your health, community & local environment, free green “workout” and gardening experience in Winsford Gardens on Wednesdays.
Location: Winsford Gardens
Postcode: SE20 7RN MAP
Raring2Go Bromley A local magazine going out to 17,000 families in the local area via the school book bag. The definitive guide on what to do and where to go.
Location: Bromley, Kent
RSPCA Bromley and District Branch Independent registered charity run by volunteers in the area. Responsible for raising funds to cover the cost of animal welfare. Advice, subsidised veterinary treatment, neutering, microchipping, rehoming, adult & junior membership available.
Location: Bromley
Telephone: 07538 472 822
Samaritans of Bromley and Orpington Samaritans provide confidential, non-judemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feeling of distress or dispair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Location: Orpington
Postcode: BR6 0RZ MAP Telephone: 01689 833000
Mobile: 08457 909090
Spring Park Film Makers Friendly local club dedicated to amateur film and video making, meet weekly on Thursday evenings in West Wickham. Learn to make entertaining and informative films, good enough to show to a wider public, learn filming and editing techniques.
Location: West Wickham
Postcode: BR4 9JS MAP
The Beckenham Link The Beckenham Link provides local businesses with a colourful, stylish and ever evolving publication to showcase their services.
Telephone: 020 8406 9820
West Wickham Photographic Society The society aims to provide a friendly atmosphere where members can discuss both the technical and artistic problems of picture taking. The emphasis is on the artistic quality of the work, club & inter club competitions, outings.
Location: West Wickham Active Age Centre
Postcode: BR4 0JX MAP Telephone: 020 8462 4454
WRVS Bromley Delivers practical support so older people get more out of life. Offer a Good Neighbours service with visits to people in their own homes to offer friendship & heat up lunchtime meals. Community club in Beckenham where people meet for entertainment.
Location: Beckenham
Postcode: BR3 4DA MAP Telephone: 01727 865601
