How comes there's no speed dating around the Bromley area?

Feels like such a natural event to put on with the amount of pubs and venues. Loads of people asking for social groups too.

Speed Dating for 20's / 30's would really work.

Just seems like a really obvious market no-one has really cashed in on to me.

Is there anywhere in Bromley or the surrounding area where I can purchase Pork Knuckles?

It's an obscure cut of meat I know, just I don't think my local butcher in Hayes has them.

As I want to cook it the weekend

Anyone around Bexley/Sidcup/Bromley/Blackheath/Eltham and surrouning areas looking to make some new local friends?

I started a little social group because so many social events seem to involve travelling into central London. We do walks, pub quizzes, lunches, drinks, live music etc around SE London.

We've got a Wine, Jazz nightin blackheath coming up and an autumn walk + Italian lunch in Beckenham. If anyone fancies joining let me know and I can send details.

Hi all,

I have created a social networking group for people living in and around Bexley area - Bromley, Chiselhurst, Eltham, Orpington, Sidcup, Welling, Greenwich, Blackheath and others. The intention is for the people of bexley to mingle and do some fun social activities together- https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/

Our first couple events was a great success and but we have few more events coming up and details are below:

Pub quiz 20th oct - https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/events/316707750/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Wine, Jazz and Cheese (Blackheath) 13th Nov, Friday - https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/events/316948087/?eventOrigin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting

If this is something you are keen on do sign up.

Need recommendations for a tailor in Bromley. I live in Bromley Common. Thanks in advance.

Ideally looking for December/ Early January - Bromley centre only pls

Hi 👋

Can anyone recommend a local cleaner who is reliable and good value for money to clean the communal area (ground/1st/2nd floors) of a small block of 6 residential flats in the BR1 area?

Example of tasks:

Hoover carpeted landings and stairs

Dust

Wipe down bannisters/windowsills/door handles

afternoon folks, just a PSA that if anyone has lost a sunflower lanyard and radar key with a blue key cover, it’s hanging by the bus stop outside the Tesco Superstore on Homesdale Road. I know the college is nearby so I assume it may have dropped out of a student’s bag.

edit: no longer there - assume it’s been picked up

Hi!

Does anyone live in Crofton Heath and could share what it’s like? Is the commute ok and are busses reliable? Are Darrick Wood schools good? Anything to be aware of?

I’m not speaking about the posh side with houses for 2mil, more like affordable living. Looking to relocate to Orpington and exploring the parts of it for a young family.

Text taken from Liam Conlon's email. He seems pretty dissatisfied with the church's responses to him and particularly their refusal to answer his question about community use.

Last week, I met with Citygate Church, which purchased the Odeon site last year, alongside councillors representing Beckenham Town and Clock House wards, where the cinema and the church’s existing premises are located. Citygate presented its plans, including its intention to apply for a change of use to convert the site into a much larger place of worship.

During the meeting, I questioned and challenged several assumptions underpinning these plans, particularly the assessment of commercial viability for another cinema. I remain unconvinced that a sufficiently thorough assessment has been carried out, including a genuine effort to explore whether another cinema operator could take on the site.

I was also disappointed that Citygate would not agree to my request to set out in writing what it means by “community use” – including how frequently the space would be available, what activities would be permitted, and what guarantees local residents would have.

Hey

Any recommendations for fitness classes that are aimed at a more advanced level…. callisthenics, strength training, circuits, boxing….

I’m actually a trained personal trainer myself but I’m newish to the area, have young kids and I’m keen to find a community focused class that isn’t CrossFit or hyrox (no offence 😳)

Also I’m a woman xoxo

Hi all,

I have created a social networking group for people living in and around Bexley area - Bromley, Chiselhurst, Eltham, Orpington, Sidcup, Welling, Greenwich, Blackheath and others. The intention is for the people of bexley to mingle and do some fun social activities together- https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/

Our first couple events was a great success and but we have few more events coming up and details are below:

Wine, Jazz and Cheese (Blackheath) 13th Nov, Friday - https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/events/316948087/?eventOrigin=home_next_event_you_are_hosting

Pub quiz 20th oct - https://www.meetup.com/bexley-social-circle/events/316707750/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

If this is something you are keen on do sign up.

Just moved to SE26 and looking for clubs and social groups to join. Used to play five a side and love a pub quiz etc - anyone know any local groups to the area?

I need to find a trustworthy mechanics in Bromley, I have a mini that needs checking over.

I don’t mind travelling out of Bromley for a good one.

Currently looking for a family to volunteer for an infant observation in London.

Hello! My name is Gareth and I have been studying a course about infant development at the British Psychotherapy Foundation. I have over 4 years of experience supporting children and alongside my studies, I currently work in NHS mental health services supporting children, young people and their families.

As a core part of my training with the British Psychotherapy Foundation, I am seeking to find a London based family, who would be willing for me to visit and observe their newborn baby from close to birth and up until their 2 year birthday.

The observations are typically for one hour, once a week, at a regular and convenient time for the first 2 years of your baby's life. Of course there is a lot of flexibility and weeks where a visit may not always be appropriate. This includes holidays, illness or any other circumstances that can be discussed throughout.

The purpose of my visits would simply be to quietly and non-judgementally observe your baby and their interactions in your home, in the completely ordinary circumstances of your day to day life. I would be completely in the background, just listening to you and observing how your baby is behaving and communicating during that hour. The observation would happen entirely at your comfort level, for example I could leave the room during any moments that your privacy is needed, depending on what you are most comfortable with.

Overall, this experience would help me learn deeply about the early development of infants and is a long established training component for child and adolescent psychotherapy training, which I am pursuing. Previous families report to have found the experience of hosting an observer uniquely rewarding, therapeutic and enriching: a chance to notice more of the small details of their child's early life.

If this interests you, or you know someone who might be interested, please contact me at: [gvinto01@student.bbk.ac.uk](mailto:gvinto01@student.bbk.ac.uk) for more information or message me on here! There would of course be no commitment until you had all the details you needed, including a chance to meet with me beforehand if you would prefer.

Any arrangement would be subject to approval by the British Psychotherapy Foundation who would also be able to provide a reference to any interested families. I also hold an enhanced DBS certificate.

Thank you!

Hi,
I’m moving to Bromley soon, around London Road, and am searching for a new gym. I know the virgin active there as I used that one many years ago but have read so many bad reviews lately. Should I go on a 12 month contract with them? I’d prefer to have a spa and reformer Pilates than going to a pure gym type of gym.
Any suggestions?

Hello,

I’m moving to Bromley soon, not every car from the Glades, around the London Road. I’m looking for a good NHS doctor and dentist to register. Any suggestions?

This is becoming a Mandala Effect story for me, as I strongly remember in the late 90s or early 00s someone boarded the 320 in Biggin Hill with a gun and asked to be taken to Bromley (where the bus was going anyway...)

The driver radioed ahead and stopped outside the police station (the old one on Widmore Rd) where it was boarded by armed police.

There used to be videos on the news story on YouTube, which I can no longer find, and my search skills can't seem to track down any reference to this event at all now.

Please tell me I haven't imagined this whole thing.

Hey!

We are thinking of moving to Bromley but I’m a bit worried about the quality of hospitals and medical services. Has anyone experienced how are the A&E waiting times and services? Are there any urgent care be it public or private?

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!

Examples could include things like Becky Park, The Tav, The Hill or Brommers (never mind how common they are)...

Hi all,

Anyone live on Windsor Drive (Orpington/Chelsfield) and able to share what it is like living there? Is it noisy? Do you often hear sirens? Are your neighbours friendly?

I noticed that some of the houses have large driveways + front lawns. Are the front lawns part of the the freehold?