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Welcome to the March to June 2013 issue
The Yips – Baker
This spring there are some fantastic new books out and some great titles into paperback ready for your summer reading...... Adult Choices Peaches for Monsieur Le Cure – Joanne Harris The third in the Chocolat series, published in paperback end of March. The Last Dance – Victoria Hislop These bittersweet tales of love and loyalty, of separation and reconciliation, captured in Victoria Hislop’s unique voice, will stay with you long after you reach the end. Published paperback £7.99 end May. Bringing Up the Bodies – Hilary Mantel
Nicola Barker’s Man Booker-longlisted novel ‘The Yips’ at once a historical novel of the pre-Twitter moment, the filthiest state-of-the-nation novel since Martin Amis’s ‘Money’ and the most flamboyant piece of comic fiction ever to be set in Luton. PB £8.99 end March. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky – Simon Mawer The new book from author of Bookshop bestseller The Fall. When Marian Sutro is recruited from her desk job by SOE to go undercover in wartime France, it seems her hybrid status - and fluent French - will be of service to a greater, more dangerous cause. Parachuting into south-west France, her official mission to act as a Resistance courier. As she struggles through the strange, lethal landscape of the Occupation towards this reunion, what completes her training is the understanding that war changes everything, and neither love nor fatherland may be trusted. A gripping adventure story and a moving meditation on patriotism, betrayal and the limits of love. PB £7.99, end April. If This is Home – Stuart Evers Also new into paperback, £7.99, by a bookshop favourite.
edition. As Erk and the crew of The Golden Dragon set off in search of adventure, little do they know that their courage, skill, strength and stamina will all be tested to the extremes. HB £10.99 early March. Varmints – Helen Ward Once, the only sounds to be heard were the buzzing of bees in the grass, the murmuring of moles in the earth, and the song of birds in the sky. These warmed the hearts of those who cared to listen - until the others came to fill the sky with a cacophony of noise. Varmints tells of a pastoral world in need of protection and of the souls who love it enough to ensure its regeneration. PB £8.99 early March The Dark – Lemony Snickett Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo but mostly it spends its time in the basement. It doesn’t visit Laszlo in his room. Until one night it does. With emotional insight and poetic economy, a universal and empowering story about conquering fear. Join a brave boy on his journey to meet the dark, and see why it will never bother him again. HB £11.99 early April. The Sacrifice – Charlie Higson
Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2012 and the 2012 Costa Book of the Year. Finally in paperback £9.99 published early May. An astounding literary accomplishment, the story of this most terrifying moment of history, by one of our greatest living novelists.
Since the age of eighteen, Mark has been running away, and hard. Bethany Wilder, beautiful goth, carnival queen, partner in dreams, tragic ghost, never made it with him to America. This is an inventive and emotional novel about the power of dreams to destroy, of memory to distort, and of courage, ultimately, to heal.
The Sacrifice is the third gruesome and horrifying book in Charlie Higson’s brilliant zombie series. The sickness destroyed everyone over the age of fourteen. All across London diseased adults are waiting, hungry predators with rotten flesh and ravaged minds. New into paperback £6.99 early April.
Kingmakers Daughter – Phillipa Gregory
May We Be Forgiven – A N Holmes
Ruby Redfort: Take Your Last Breath – Lauren Child
Set against the backdrop of the court of Edward IV and his beautiful queen, Elizabeth Woodville, the gripping and ultimately tragic story of Anne Neville and her sister Isabel, the daughters of the Earl of Warwick, the most powerful magnate in England through the Cousins’ Wars. In the absence of a son and heir, he ruthlessly uses the two girls as pawns. PB £7.99 middle March. Ancient Light – John Banville Ancient Light is a story of obsessive young love and the power of grief. Startlingly brilliant. Terrific, full of sadness and yearning. PB £8.99 early April.
A darkly comic look at 21st century domestic life. At the novel’s heart are the spaces in between, where the modern family comes together to re-form itself. May We Be Forgiven explores contemporary orphans losing and finding themselves anew; and it speaks above all to the power of personal transformation simultaneously terrifying and inspiring. PB £8.99 early April.
Fantastic Children’s Choices The Saga of Erik the Viking – Terry Jones The fantastically brilliant and amazingly adventurous saga of Erik the Viking returns in this special 30th anniversary
Everyone’s favourite kid detective is back for a second mind-blowing installment, packed with all the off-the-wall humour, action and friendship of the first book. This time, though, it’s an adventure on the wide open ocean, and Ruby is all at sea... PB £6.99 end April Disgrace of Kitty Grey – Mary Hooper Kitty is living a happy, carefree life as a dairymaid in the countryside. And there is Will, the river man who she thinks is very fond of her, and indeed she is of him. Surely he will ask her to marry him soon? Then one day disaster strikes: Will disappears.
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When Kitty is asked to go to London to pick up a copy of Pride and Prejudice, the latest novel by the very fashionable Jane Austen, Kitty leaps at the chance to track down Will. But Kitty has no idea how vast London is, and how careful she must be. It is barely a moment before eagle-eyed pickpockets have spotted the countryborn-and-bred Kitty and relieved her of her money and belongings. Dauntingly fast, she has lost her only means of returning home and must face the terrifying prospect of stealing in order to survive - and of being named a thief... PB £6.99 early May. The Ocean Book Noel Grammont A dazzling tale about a very curious giraffe who is fascinated by the sea and wants to know who lives and what happens in all that shimmering water. With plenty to do and spot throughout, this is a great summer story book for young children. PB £5.99, pub early April. Dinosaur Farm – Frann Preston Grannon Jack and his pet dino-dog get up early each morning to tend to the duties on the dinosaur farm. First the pterodactyl eggs need collecting. Then the triceratops need to be let out to graze. Of course the diplodocus need a good scrub after their mud bath - they do get very messy! Exhausted after his daily chores, Jack collapses into bed. But wait! Did he close the gate to the T-Rex pen?! And if you’ve fallen in love with Dino Dog? So have we. Join him on his own adventures coming soon! PB £5.99, pub end of March. And The Train Goes... – William Bee All aboard the train for this cumulative picture book, full of delicious read-aloud sounds! Join the eclectic and eccentric passengers on the train: ladies off to the races, chattering children on a school trip, business men going to the city, chickens off to market...and all the while the train goes Clickerty Click Clickerty Clack...Chuff Chuff Chufferty Chuff...Woo Woooooo! PB £5.99, early May. All titles available at the Beckenham Bookshop. 42 High Street, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1AY. Tel: 020 8650 9744 Email: help@beckenhambooks.com
Welcome to the Spring edition of the Family Grapevine. I cannot believe it is spring already! Where does the time go? Well I am sure you’ll all agree our time is very precious so if you are looking for childcare to High Schools, activity clubs to keep your little ones energised to local business’ for your every need you’ll find it right here. Don’t waste hours searching on the net, grab that cuppa and get reading! Look out for the ‘Essential First Aid Guide to Travel, puzzles and book reviews. Party bus are offering an exclusive 20% off to the first three readers that book a party with them. Also don’t miss the 20% coupon for Diggerland where your kids can ride spin dizzy and dippy ducks, sure to be a great day out. Gambado Beckenham are offering our readers a fantastic chance to win a Family Pass, there is three up for grabs, so get your entries in don’t miss out. If you enjoy reading the Family Grapevine then please drop me an email and tell me what you like best. As I would love to have some testimonials from our lovely readers to share (see email below) I hope you find everything you are looking for and please don’t forget to tell them you found their details in the grapevine!! Don’t forget our magazine comes out three times a year March, July and November so look out for your copy. To book an advertisement or/and add a free listing, please contact me on 01435 661123 or email: dawn@bromleyfamilygrapevine.co.uk Readers and advertisers feedback is always welcomed and greatly appreciated. If you have any information on local events or activities, please do let us know. Also we always like to know if you find a mistake or if you notice something is missing!!! It is thanks to you guys that help to keep the Family Grapevine as up-todate as possible. Thanks for taking the time to read this issue, we hope you enjoy it and find all the information you are looking for!! We hope you have a lovely Easter and not forgetting those oh so needed bank holiday weekends. See you in the Summer!
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Contents Adult Fitness & Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Places To Go & Things To Do.. . . 16-17
Childcare .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pregnancy & Babies .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Children’s Activities.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-30
Day Nurseries & Preschools .. . . 12-14
Colleges .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Photographers .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Extra Curriculum Classes.. . . . . . . . . . . 23
Primary, Secondary & Independent Schools .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15, 18-21
Local Businesses, Community Information & Support.. . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Out of School Clubs & Holiday Schemes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24 Party Time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26
Special Needs .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 15 & 30 Toddler Activities .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Toddler Groups .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
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4 Local Businesses, Community, Information & Support Child and Family Welfare
Animal Lovers
Child and Family Health
Beaver Water World, Tatsfield, Westerham, tel. 01959 577747 Bromley Cats Protection League, tel. 020 8851 9374 Cats Protection, Eltham, tel. 020 8859 6009 Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, tel. 01689 861603 Friends of Animal League (F.O.A.L.Farm) Animal Rescue Centre, tel. 01959 572386 K9 Courses Dog and Puppy Training, Bromley, tel. 020 8777 5776 RSPCA Animal Action Club, under 12 yrs, tel. 0300 1230346 RSPCA, Bromley & District Branch, tel. 07538 472822 St Edwards Dog Training Club, Orpington, 14 yrs+, tel. 01959 509177 Waggles Pet Emporium, 34, Chatterton Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8290 1457 Waggles Pet Emporium, 60, High Street, West Wickham, tel. 020 8325 1717
Allergy UK, provides information, advice & support, tel. 01322 619 898 Asthma UK, tel. 0800 121 62 44 Bromley and District Osteoporosis Group, tel. 020 8467 5140 Bromley Children’s Fund, tel. 020 8461 7261 Bromley Diabetes Support Group, tel. 01689 850785 Bromley Homeopathic Group, tel. 020 8290 1721 CARE, The Heart Information Centre, tel. 020 8289 5591 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, tel. 020 8315 4761 Childrens Kidney Trust, tel. 0845 230 1640 Children’s Liver Disease Foundation, Bromley, tel. 020 8467 1915 Childrens Physiotherapy, physiotherapy, neurodisability, tel. 0845 094 5134 Community Dietetic Service,, tel. 01689 866 201 Community Physiotherapy for Children, tel. 020 8315 4700 Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 7211 Educational Psychology Service, provides child development, tel. 020 8313 4141 M.E.N.D. (Mind, Exercise,Nutrition, Do It), 7 to 13 yrs, tel. 020 8323 1719 National Meningitis Trust, tel. 0800 028 1828 Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre, Masons Hill, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 8811 The Maypole Project, Orpington, tel. 01689 851596 Young Minds, National charity for mental health of children, tel. 020 7336 8445
Bereaved Parents Bereavement Centre for the Borough of Bromley, tel. 01689 898979 Bromley Community Bereavement Service, tel. 020 8290 6293 Child Death Helpline, tel. 0800 282 986 Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, tel. 020 7222 8001 Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (S.A.N.D.S.), tel. 020 7436 7940
Carers Support Carers Bromley, tel. 0800 0157700
Al-Anon Family Groups, are you affected by problem drinking?, tel. 020 7403 0888 Bromley Carelink (Community Alarm Scheme), tel. 020 8461 7777 Bromley Child, Family & Adolescent Service (CFAS), tel. 01689 829577 Bromley Mencap Family Service, tel. 020 8466 0790 Bromley Welcare, Social Work Agency for Families, tel. 020 8466 0399 Bromley Women’s Aid, tel. 020 8313 9303 Bromley Young Persons Alcohol and Substance Service (BYPASS), tel. 020 8460 9952 Centre for Counselling, Widmore Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 5671 Child Benefit Enquiry Line, tel. 0845 302 1444 Childline (FREE CALL), tel. 0800 1111 Childline (FREE call), tel. 0800 1111 Family Law Advisory Service, tel. 020 8460 8414 Home-Start Bromley, Offers Help to Young Families, tel. 020 8857 7128 Hope UK, alcohol and drug awareness presentations, tel. 020 8466 7144 Lighthouse Family Centre, ‘Anerely, tel. 020 8778 5141 National Association for Children of Alcoholics, tel. 0800 358 3456 NSPCC,National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, tel. 0800 800 5000 NSPCC,National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, tel. 0800 1111 Outmates, Bromley, Offers Help to Families of Prisoners, tel. 020 8315 2522 Outreach to Schools Team, provides support to pupils, tel. 020 8290 0274 Refuge, 24 Hour Helpline, tel. 0808 2000 247 RELATE Bromley, tel. 020 8315 1999 Samaritans of Bromley and Orpington, tel. 01689 833000 Sick Childrens Trust, tel. 020 7791 8695 SMILE’S Support Group was Cat’s, Orpington, tel. 07789 955512 Tax Credits Helpline, tel. 0845 300 3900 Winstons Wish, charity for bereaved children, tel. 08452 03 04 05 Women’s Aid National 24 Hour Helpline, tel. 08457 023468 Working Families, helps parents balance work with home life, tel. 020 7253 7243
Children and Young People with Disabilities Acction-Led Charity, tel. 020 8658 2387 Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (A.S.B.A.H), tel. 020 8441 9967 BATH (Bromley Association of People with Disabilities), tel. 020 8663 3345 Bexley&Bromley Advocacy,for learning disability & autism,14+, tel. 020 8300 9666 Bromley Association for People with Disabilities, tel. 020 8663 3345 Bromley Children’s Fund, tel. 020 8461 7261 Bromley Disability Trust, tel. 020 8663 3345 Bromley Family Link, Service for Disabled Children, 13-18yrs, tel. 020 8466 6644 Bromley Scope, serves children with cerebral palsy, tel. 0808 800 3333 Childrens Disability Social Work Team, tel. 020 8313 4511
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Kent Association for the Blind, tel. 020 8464 8406 MERU, custom made disability equipment for children, tel. 01372 725203 Preschool Specialist Early Support Services, tel. 020 8315 4752
Children and Young People’s Social Care Bromley Welcare, Social Work Agency for Families, tel. 020 8466 0399 Child Protection Referral and Assessment Team (East), tel. 020 8461 7379 / 7404 Child Protection Referral and Assessment Team (West), tel. 020 8461 7089 / 7058 Social Services, Bromley Area Office, tel. 020 8464 3333 Social Services, Orpington Area Offices, tel. 01689 836900 Social Services, Penge Area Office, tel. 020 8659 2131 The Greenwich Young People’s Support Centre, Eltham, tel. 020 8859 4492
Citizens Advice Bureau Beckenham & Penge Citizens Advice Bureau, tel. 020 8778 0921 Bromley Town Citizens Advice Bureau, tel. 020 8315 1940 Greenwich (Eltham) Citizens Advice Bureau, tel. 0300 303 8080 Orpington Citizens Advice Bureau, tel. 01689 827732
Dentistry Bromley Open Access Dental Service, tel. 020 8676 9786
Family Planning and Well Women Clinics Family Planning, Bromley Primary Care Trust, 24 hr info line, tel. 020 8658 3490
First Aid Training for Parents and Carers Baby Steps, Baby Resuscitation, Child Illness & First Aid, tel. 07796 942771 First Aid for babies children and adults. Home courses poss, tel. 07527 047438 Peak Skills, quality First Aid Training you can afford, tel. 07801 254334 Private Baby First Aid Class, tel. 08450 944 220 Private baby first aid classes St John Ambulance, first aid training, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 701281 The Biggin Hill severe weather ambulance scheme, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 701281 The London Ambulance Service,community responder,Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 701281
Food for Families Abel & Cole, fresh organic food delivered to your door, tel. 08452 62 62 62 Cook, Petts Wood, frozen ready meals, tel. 01689 839100 Pampered Chef, cooking shows, Anna Young, tel. 020 8776 1597 The Wicked Chef, delicious home cooked dinners, tel. 020 8294 2348 Zinho,allergy friendly foodies,gluten,dairy,egg & soya free, tel. 07854 156330
Fostering and Adoption Bromley Fostering & Adoption Information, tel. 0800 0288298 Cabrini, professional and caring adoption service, tel. 020 8668 2181 Families for Children, Chislehurst, Fostering Agency, tel. 020 8295 2229 Kindercare Fostering Ltd, Beckenham, tel. 020 8663 6327
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General Property Maintenance Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical Flat Pack Assembly • Laminate Flooring Light Fittings • Hanging TVs Shelves • Dripping Taps • Toilet Overflow Curtain Rails • Made to Measure units
NO JOB REALLY IS TOO SMALL! Steve – 07732 066 028
Health Centres Addington Road Health Centre, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 9696 Beckenham Clinic, tel. 020 8650 3035 Biggin Hill Clinic, tel. 01959 575277 Eldred Drive Clinic, Orpington, tel. 01689 837005 Hawes Down Clinic, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 4521 Health Visiting Service, tel. 01689 853339 Mottingham Clinic, tel. 020 8857 3322 Penge Clinic, tel. 020 8778 8511 Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre, Masons Hill, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 9988 Princes Plain Clinic, Bromley, tel. 020 8462 1524 St Pauls Cray Clinic, tel. 020 8302 6322 Station Road, Kennedy House, Orpington, tel. 01689 866202 Sundridge Medical Practice, tel. 020 8466 8844 The Willows, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8467 1631
Hospitals Beckenham Hospital, tel. 01689 863000 Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham, tel. 020 3228 4399 Chelsfield Park Hospital, Orpington, tel. 01689 877855 Oak View, St Mary Cray, Orpington, tel. 01689 883180 Oxleas NHS Trust, Farnborough Common, Orpington, tel. 01689 880000 Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, tel. 01689 863000 The Sloane Hospital, Beckenham, tel. 020 8466 4002
Libraries Anerley Library, Anerley Town Hall, Anerley Road, Anerley, tel. 020 8778 7457 Beckenham Library, Beckenham Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 7292 Biggin Hill Memorial Library and Pool, tel. 01959 574468 Bromley Central Library, High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 9955 Burnt Ash Library, Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 3405 Chislehurst Library, Red Hill, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8467 1318 Coldharbour Library, William Barefoot Drive, Eltham, tel. 020 8857 7346 Eltham Centre Library, Archery Road, Eltham, tel. 020 8921 3452 Hayes Library, Hayes Street, Hayes, tel. 020 8462 2445 Mobile Library Service, tel. 020 8467 0355 Mottingham Library, 31 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, tel. 020 8857 5406 New Eltham Library, Southwood Road, New Eltham, tel. 020 8850 2322 Penge Library, 186 Maple Road, Penge, tel. 020 8778 8772 Petts Wood Library, Frankswood Avenue, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 821607
Reference and Information Service, Central Library Bromley, tel. 020 8461 7155 Shortlands Library, 110 Shortlands Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 9692 Southborough Library, Southborough Lane, Bromley, tel. 020 8467 0355 St Paul’s Cray Library, Mickleham Road, St Paul`s Cray, tel. 020 8300 5454 West Wickham Library, Glebe Way, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 4139 Westerham Library, London Road, Westerham, tel. 01959 562326
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Local Information Offices Anerley Town Hall, tel. 020 8676 5666 Bromley Council’s Green Team, tel. 020 8313 4989 Bromley Families Information Service (F.I.S) Bromley, tel. 020 8464 0276 Community House, South Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8315 1900 Deaf Access, Community House, Bromley, BR1 1RH, tel. 020 8315 2550 London Borough of Bromley (Council Offices), tel. 020 8464 3333
One Parent Families Both Parents Forever, Help & Advice to Parents & Children, tel. 01689 854343 Families Need Fathers, support, advice & information, tel. 0300 0300 363 Lone Parent Helpline, independent information & advice, tel. 0800 018 5026 RELATE Bromley, tel. 020 8315 1999 SE London Family Mediation Bureau, Bromley, tel. 020 8315 7460
Parenting Courses and Support Acorn Project, Orpington,support for families & preschoolers, tel. 01689 827810 All Souls Church, Pratts Bottom, parents support group, tel. 01689 827810 Beacon Centre, drop in & advice centre, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 6571 Bromley & District LIFE, Help for Pregnant Women, tel. 020 8464 6745 Bromley Parent Partnership Service, tel. 020 8851 4842 Deaf Access Harmony Project, Join our group & learn BSL for, tel. 020 8315 2550 First Aid for babies children and adults. Home courses poss, tel. 07527 047438 Helen James Associates, coaching for young people and adults, tel. 020 8663 1563 Mottingham Children’s Project, tel. 020 8851 0884 Nct antenatal classes, postnatal classes and support, tel. 0844 243 6235 Parentline Plus, UK registered charity supporting parents, tel. 0808 800 2222 Penge & Anerley Children’s Project, tel. 020 8676 0975 Private Baby First Aid Class, tel. 08450 944 220 Private baby first aid classes The Bromley Children’s Project, tel. 020 8461 7261 The Crays Children’s Project, St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, tel. 01689 825686 The Princess Royal University Hospital, Parent Classes, tel. 01689 863000 Women’s Network, Helen James Associates, tel. 020 8663 1563 Young Parents Support Group, Bromley Social Services, tel. 01689 827810 Your Pregnancy & Motherhood Journey, Helen James Associates, tel. 020 8663 1563
124 High Street, West Wickham, Kent BR4 0LZ 020 8777 7995 www.optionsbeautysouth.com Police and Crime Prevention Bromley Police Station, tel. 0300 123 1212 Community Safety Unit, Bromley Police Station, tel. 020 8284 8760 CRB Checks. UK Umbrella Service Ltd, tel. 01825 761407 Metropolitan Police Friendly Society, Orpington, tel. 01689 891 454 Orpington Police Office, The Walnuts, Orpington, tel. 01689 891212 Rat on Rat, Drug Dealers Ruin Lives (Crimestoppers), tel. 0800 555 111
Special Needs and Learning Difficulties Acction-Led Charity, tel. 020 8658 2387 Area Special Needs Coordinators (S.E.N.C.O.s), tel. 020 8315 4739 BATH (Bromley Association of People with Disabilities), tel. 020 8663 3345 Bexley&Bromley Advocacy,for learning disability & autism,14+, tel. 020 8300 9666 Bromley Autistic Trust, offers support & information, tel. 020 8464 2897 Bromley Children’s Fund, tel. 020 8461 7261 Bromley Mencap, learning disability support organisation, tel. 020 8466 0790 Bromley Parent Partnership Service, tel. 020 8851 4842 Bromley Portage, service for children who have special needs, tel. 020 8466 8822 Dyslexia Association for Bromley, tel. 020 8315 2526 Learning Support Service, for children in mainstream schools, tel. 020 8290 6784 Petts Wood Playgroup for Children with Special Needs, tel. 01689 872053 Preschool Special Educational Needs Services, tel. 020 8663 2709 Sensory Support Service, 0 to 19 yrs, tel. 01689 889856 (Vision) Sensory Support Service, 0 to 19 yrs, tel. 01689 889850 (Hearing) Special Educational Needs Team, 5 to 14 yrs, tel. 020 8313 4739 Special Needs Health Visitor, tel. 01689 894427 The Maypole Project, Orpington, tel. 01689 851596 Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS), tel. 020 8462 7439
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Speech and Language Astley Centre,Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, tel. 020 8467 2732 Bromley Children’s Fund, tel. 020 8461 7261
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6 Local Businesses, Community, Information & Support Helping mothers and babies with their breastfeeding experience
Home visits with Trish Molinari, IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Phone: 020 8300 2606 Text: 07535 283570 Email: trishmoli@hotmail.co.uk www.bromleyandbexleybabes.co.uk Also agent for breastpump hire
Speech and Language Bromley EAL Support Service, english is not first language, tel. 020 8290 5397 Preschool Specialist Early Support Services, language groups, tel. 020 8315 4739 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Helen Guntrip, tel. 07528 219646
Voluntary Work With Children Bromley Children and Families Voluntary Forum, tel. 020 8315 1909 Home-Start Bromley, Offers Help to Young Families, tel. 020 8857 7128
Youth Services Alternative Creative Youth Development, tel. 07814 038 447 Bromley Y, Counselling for Young People aged 11 to 23 yrs, tel. 020 8464 9033 Bromley Youth Council, tel. 020 8464 3333 Bromley Youth Service, Bromley Town Centre Provision, tel. 020 8290 6654 Bromley Youth Service, Castlecombe Youth Centre, tel. 020 8857 0047 Bromley Youth Service, Children’s Rights, tel. 020 8776 3078 Bromley Youth Service, Darrick Wood Youth Centre, tel. 01689 869324 Bromley Youth Service, Phoenix Youth Centre, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 7350 Cray Valley Hub, 71 High Street, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 827601 Jace Training, Bromley, Childcare training for 16 yrs +, tel. 020 8462 0599 One Stop Shop, drop in centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 4479 Spitfire Youth Centre, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 574835 Youth Offending Team, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 3080
Adult Fitness and Exercise Adult Tap & Ballet, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Anne-Sophie’s Body Conditioning Class, West Wickham, tel. 07798 888764 Belly Dancing, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255
Bodysculpt, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Bootcamp, classes in your area, tel. 0800 9101234 Breeze, the urban yoga company, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 1990 British Wheel of Yoga, Amanda Abbott, Bromley, tel. 07930 498392 British Wheel of Yoga, Anita Green, tel. 020 8402 8175 British Wheel of Yoga, Ann Brandon, West Wickham, tel. 020 8658 1917 British Wheel of Yoga, Julia Clarke, West Wickham, tel. 020 8460 2967 British Wheel of Yoga, Pam Keeper, Chelsfield, tel. 01732 458930 British Wheel of Yoga, Sheri Greenaway, Beckenham & Bickley, tel. 020 8467 9930 BWY, General yoga classes, all levels, Beckenham/Penge, tel. 020 8659 5201 Circuit Training, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Dance Fitness, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 9111 Flamenco, Jazz, Ballroom & Latin, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Fortitude Academy, Biggin Hill & Westerham, 3 yrs to adults, tel. 08701 662568 Penelope Fitstar, Personal training Bootcamps & Postnatal, tel. 07787 432230 Pilates, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Piloxing and Pilates classes Beckenham, tel. 07967 964548 PipSqueaks Music Ltd, Zumba for children and adults, tel. 01689 823880 Scottish Country Dancing Classes in Orpington, tel. 01689 873511 Spirit Dance & Fitness, Adult tap dancing & pilates, tel. 07789 996013 Synergy Pilates, ideal way to strengthen your core, tel. 07983 637894 West End Workout, Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 West Wickham Leisure Centre, adult fitness classes, tel. 020 8777 5686 West Wickham Leisure Centre, personal trainers, tel. 020 8777 5686
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Yoga Alliance Qualified, Jane Houlding, Yoga For Everyone, tel. 07726 554298 YogaBright classes in Beckenham, tel. 07881 524900 yogasense.com/yogabirth.org, for adults and pregnant women, tel. 07815 792857 Ysabelle Taylor Ballet School, Beckenham, 18 yrs+, tel. 020 8658 5447 Zumba Fitness, “drop a dress size”, Get Fit, Have Fun, Lose, tel. 07542 953408 Zumba, Studio 74, Bickley, 14 yrs to adult, tel. 020 8295 4255
Maternity Wear Debenhams, 113 High Street, Eltham, tel. 0844 561 6161 Debenhams, 262 The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley, tel. 0844 561 6161 Debenhams, Unit 14, Nugent Shopping Park, Orpington, tel. 0844 561 6161 Dorothy Perkins, 140/144 High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8850 0367 Dorothy Perkins, 187 High Street, Orpington, tel. 020 8850 0367 Dorothy Perkins, 79 Eltham High Street, tel. 020 8850 0367 H&M, The Glades Shopping Centre, High Street, Bromley, tel. 0844 736 9000 M&S, 115 Eltham High Street, London, tel. 020 8859 0916 M&S, 123-131 High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 9131 M&S, 44-46 High Street, Beckenham, tel. 020 8663 0682 M&S, Nugent Park, Cray Avenue, Orpington Nugent Park, tel. 01689 834 404 Mamas & Papas, Unit 12, Nugent Shopping Park, Orpington, tel. 0845 2682000 Mothercare, 146 High Street, Eltham, tel. 020 8859 7957 Mothercare, Unit 13, Nugent Shopping Park, Orpington, tel. 01689 888990 Mothercare. 156-160 High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 6730 Next, 148-154 High Street, Bromley, tel. 0844 844 5347 Next, 162-164 Eltham High Street, Eltham, tel. 0844 844 5386 Next, Nugent Park, 15 Nugent Park, Orpington, tel. 0844 844 5730 Pumpkin Patch, 257 High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 1905 Top Shop, 145 High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 7142
Midwives and Doulas Antenatal & Birth Preparation Classes, One-to-One, tel. 01732 884895 Beautiful Beginnings Doula Service, tel. 07977 489 092
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Birth companions, experienced and local, tel. 07929 871465 Birth Doula, Bromley & Orpington, tel. 01689 853719 Childcare Unlimited, provides maternity nursers, tel. 020 8466 7658 Independent midwife offering ante & postnatal care & classes, tel. 07946 826480 Independent Midwife offering Antenatal and Postnatal home, tel. 07850 952537 Independent Midwives, covering South East London, tel. 07736 629 353 Rachel Robbins, Post-natal Doula, TN16, tel. 01959 563638
Antenatal Ana Wiz Ltd, specialists in prenatal and infant healthcare, tel. 01932 228827 Apeekaboo Imaging, specialist midwife & ultrasound clinic, tel. 020 8320 1222 BabyTENS Hire 6 wks hire 19.95, free delivery, tel. 01322 288526 Bromley & District LIFE, Help for Pregnant Women, tel. 020 8464 6745 Bumps & Babies, a group for expectant & new mums, New Eltham, tel. 07837 762922 Fathers-To-Be, helping men understand birth, tel. 01892 890614 Heart and Sole, antenatal and fertility treatment, tel. 01689 834717 Maternity reflexology & massage, Emma Coleman RGN, MAR, tel. 01689 856284 Maternity reflexology. Home visits, Annette Dawson, tel. 07939 578701 Nct antenatal classes, postnatal classes and support, tel. 0844 243 6235 Nicola Warran Reflexology, maternity reflexology, tel. 020 8698 8725 Pregnancy & postnatal massage by trained therapist & midwife, tel. 07904955492 Pregnancy Acupuncture, tel. 07748 901873 The Avenue Clinic, Sevenoaks, 3D and 4D Ultrascan scans, tel. 01732 465995 The Princess Royal University Hospital, Antenatal Classes, tel. 01689 863000
Antenatal and Postnatal Exercise Ante/Postnatal Fitness, tel. 07958578992 Antenatal Yoga Pilates Body Conditioning and Aquafit, tel. 020 8650 0233 Breeze, the urban yoga company, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 1990 British Wheel of Yoga, postnatal, baby massage, tel. 020 8464 1553 Daisy Birthing,pregnancy yoga,active birth,breathing, hypnos, tel. 0845 465 0925 Heart and Sole, specialist in maternity reflexology, tel. 01689 834717 Maternity reflexology & massage, Emma Coleman RGN, MAR, tel. 01689 856284 Maternity reflexology, Home visits, Annette Dawson, tel. 07939 578701 Mummy and Baby Yoga, West Wickham, tel. 07956 578494 Penelope Fitstar, Personal training Bootcamps & Postnatal, tel. 07787 432230
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Personal Trainer, postnatal exercise, tel. 07949 247092 Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga, Bromley, tel. 07742 591311 Postnatal Mum and Baby Yoga, Beckenham, Jane Houlding, tel. 07726 554298 Pre-natal yoga, Beckenham, Jane Houlding, tel. 07726 554298 Reflexology for Pregnancy, Bromley, tel. 07790 207363 Relax,Stretch & Breathe for pregnanct & birth (NCT), Bromley, tel. 020 8462 2004 SMILE’S Support Group was Cat’s, Orpington, tel. 07789 955512 YogaBright pregnancy & postnatal classes in Beckenham, tel. 07881 524900 yogasense.com/yogabirth.org, for adults and pregnant women, tel. 07815 792857
Babies Ana Wiz Ltd, specialists in prenatal and infant healthcare, tel. 01932 228827 Apeekaboo Imaging, specialist midwife & ultrasound clinic, tel. 020 8320 1222 Art on a Plate, parties, baby prints, unique gifts, Bromley, tel. 07946 564641 Baby Explorers, Sensory Classes from newborn to 12months, Baby Sensory, baby signing, massage, music, lights etc., tel. 07813 303 887 www.beckenham@babysensory.co.uk Baby Sensory, Bromley & Orpington classes, tel. 07938 436 252 Biggin Hill & District National Childbirth Trust, tel. 0300 33 00 770 Breeze, the urban yoga company, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 1990 Bromley Gymboree and Party Centre, Bromley, tel. 07855 661764 Ceramic/Stone Cast Imprints, tel. 07951 308110 Civil Ceremonies...looking to arrange a naming ceremony?, tel. 0845 004 8608 Eltham Baby Café, every Wednesday 10.00am to 12.00pm, tel. 020 8856 9111 Fathers-To-Be, helping men understand birth, tel. 01892 890614 Fertility Acupuncture, tel. 07748 901873 Fired Up, Petts Wood, baby footprints to treasure forever, tel. 01689 825414 Glam Your Pram,professional pram cleaning service,nationwide, tel. 07962 352142 Green Baby, organic cotton clothing, nappies, wooden toys, tel. 0870 240 6894 Heart and Sole, mother & baby post pregnancy care, tel. 01689 834717 Little Fingers multi sensory baby classes, Bromley areas, tel. 07738 247259 Mummy & Baby Yoga, Studio 74, Bickley, birth to pre-crawling, tel. 020 8295 4255
Mummy and Baby Yoga, West Wickham, tel. 07956 578494 National Childbirth Trust, Beckenham and Penge Area, tel. 0844 243 6046 National Childbirth Trust, Bromley and Chislehurst Branch, tel. 0844 2436064 National Childbirth Trust, Orpington District, tel. 0844 243 6235 National Childbirth Trust, West Wickham & Hayes Branch, tel. 0844 243 6320 Postnatal Mum & Baby Yoga, Bromley, tel. 07742 591311 Postnatal Mum and Baby Yoga, Beckenham, Jane Houlding, tel. 07726 554298 The Avenue Clinic, Sevenoaks, 3D and 4D Ultrascan scans, tel. 01732 465995 Toddler Yoga, Studio 74, Bickley, from crawling to 3 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255
Baby Massage Baby Massage Classes, Bromley & Orpington, tel. 07816 873632 Baby Massage, Studio 74, Bickley, from birth, tel. 020 8295 4255 Baby Sensory, massage, Bromley & Orpington classes, tel. 07938 436 252 Bambinis, baby massage classes, Neil’s Yard, Bromley, tel. 07834 515894 Breeze Yoga, tel. 0208 658 1990 Bubs and Mama, baby massageGroups or One-2-One, Chislehurst, tel. 07872 018545
Nappies Bromley Real Nappy Campaign, tel. 020 8313 4913 Green Baby, organic cotton clothing, nappies, wooden toys, tel. 0870 240 6894 Lollipop Modern Washable Nappies, tel. 020 8850 2055 The Nappy Lady, real nappy supplier, tel. 0845 652 6532
Signing for Babies Baby Sensory, baby signing, Bromley & Orpington, tel. 07938 436 252 Baby Sensory, baby signing, massage, music, lights etc., tel. 07813 303 887 Baby Talk UK, Orpington, tel. 0121 288 3848 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Sing & Sign, baby signing music classes, Bromley & Beckenham, tel. 01689 837905
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Sing&Sign, baby signing music classes, Bromley & Beckenham, tel. 01689 837905 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Helen Guntrip, tel. 07528 219646 Talking Tots, classes to help 1-4 yr olds communicate, tel. 07504 166107
Baby and Childrenswear Baby Goods Store, online baby clothes & equipment, tel. 020 8407 6470 Babybaby, online store, tel. 020 8777 2251 BuzzBeeKids, your local eco childrens boutique, tel. 020 8249 9644 Curly Locks, Locksbottom, www. curlylocksclothing.com, tel. 01689 860490 Gap (and Baby Gap), Bromley High Street, tel. 020 8460 1881 Green Baby, organic cotton clothing, nappies, wooden toys, tel. 0870 240 6894 Mamas & Papas Store, Orpington, tel. 0845 2682000
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Buzz Zone, Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, Under 11’s, tel. 01689 870533 Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Creche, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 2848 Pickles Fun, creche for children, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 07594 651984 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Virgin Active Creche, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 7111
Baby and Childrenswear Monkey McCoy Childrens Clothing, online store, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 5861 Mothercare UK Ltd, Cray Avenue, Orpington, tel. 01689 888990 Mothercare UK Ltd, High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 6730 Mothercare UK Ltd, High Street, Eltham, SE9, tel. 020 8859 7957 Pumpkin Patch, 257 High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 1905 The Kids Shoe Company, discounted Clark’s kids shoes online, tel. 07745 860477 Toddicare, retailing back packs, shoes & baby grows, tel. 07931 102913 Wonky Pocket, website available, handmade clothing for 1-8yr, tel. 07736 312352
Baby and Children’s Equipment Baby Goods Store, online store, www.babygoodsstore.co.uk, tel. 020 8407 6470 Babybaby, online store, tel. 020 8777 2251 Babycare, independent nursery specialist, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 896665 Green Baby, organic cotton clothing, nappies, wooden toys, tel. 0870 240 6894 Mothercare UK Ltd, Cray Avenue, Orpington, tel. 01689 888990 Mothercare UK Ltd, High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 6730 Mothercare UK Ltd, High Street, Eltham, tel. 020 8859 7957 Punkin Patch, baby & childrens online store, Bromley, tel. 0845 224 6836
Toys and Gifts Avicraft Ltd, Model Shop, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 0818 BABY CAKES, Handcrafted nappy cakes, tel. 01435 872818 Beckenham Toys, 226 High Street, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 5355 Chatterton Toys, Chatterton Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 3000 D’Arbos Dollies, Dolls & Dolls’ Houses, Orpington, tel. 07944 152395 Dixie Collection (Mini Haberdasery), Dolls & Dolls’ Houses, tel. 020 8462 0700 Dolls House Parade, Dolls & Dolls’ Houses, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8295 0688 Early Learning Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8290 5301 Early Learning Centre, Eltham, tel. 020 8294 1057 Gamleys Ltd, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 7956 Gamleys Ltd, Orpington, tel. 01689 839913 Green Baby, organic cotton clothing, nappies, wooden toys, tel. 0870 240 6894 Just Trains, Model trains & accessories, Bromley, tel. 020 8249 3949 Kent Garden Railways, Model Shops, Orpington, tel. 01689 891668 ModelZone Ltd, Model Shop, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 1735 Olly & Bea, Gifts and home accessories, Petts Wood, tel. 07734 684 483 Petts Wood Toys, 105 Queensway, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 638274 Signature-Prints, handcrafted silver fingerprint jewellery, tel. 01932 860380 Steiff Gallery, Teddy Bears, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 8444
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Childminders and Babysitting
Young Folk Toys, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 2251
Outdoor Play Equipment Safeplay, Kelsey Park Depo, Manor Way, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 9060 Toy Time, Tonbridge, huge range of outdoor play equipment, tel. 01732 833695
Children’s Modelling Agencies Bright Sparks Children’s Modelling Agency, babies to teens, tel. 0844 809 9218 Childsplay Models llp, Beckenham, newborn to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8659 9860
Photographers Brendan O’Sullivan Photographers, Beckenham, tel. 07860 822884 Brian and Sue Capon Photography, Petts Wood, tel. 020 8289 9250 Brian Morris Photography, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 1550 Camilla Harney Photography, Keston, Bromley, tel. 01689 860155 Carine Spira, Children Smiles Photography, tel. 07734 301090 Chris Eggleton Natural Light Portrait Photography, Beckenham, tel. 07979 338608 Chris Flook Photography, lifestyle family photographer, tel. 07884 280120 Danielle Owen Photography, tel. 07971 630 731 Eddie Standen Photography, Orpington, tel. 01689 876243 Face Photographic Studios, West Mount Road, Eltham, tel. 020 8859 3815 Heart of Photo, tel. 020 8658 8968 Helen Bartlett Photography, tel. 0845 603 1373 Jade Tinkler Photography, Bromley, tel. 07875 011741 Jill Collier Photography, Orpington, tel. 07050 132314 John Carmichael Photography, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 5869 Kate Darkins Photography, tel. 07956910019 www.katedarkinsphotography.co.uk Ken Alexander Photographic Studios, SE20, tel. 07850 125248 Lee Burroughs Photography, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 570967 Life Photography, Family & Children’s Photography, Bromley, tel. 0800 096 1991 Lime Photographics, Orpington, tel. 07974 202475
Littlewood Photography, Biggin Hill, Westerham, tel. 01959 574127 LP Portraits, SE20, tel. 020 8776 9759 Michael Bassett Photography, Bromley, tel. 020 8860 9391 Michelle Fry Photography, New Eltham, SE9, tel. 020 8850 4421 Michelle Walsh Photography, Natural child portraiture, tel. 020 8144 2132 www.michellewalshphotography.com More Than Prints, modern, wedding & portrait photography, tel. 07528 275716 Nancy Collins Photography, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0039 Owens of Queensway, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 601601 Paul Glover Photography, Bromley, tel. 07540 875609 Purple Vision Photography, fun, relaxed family portraits SE9, tel. 020 8850 4421 Raven & Martin, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 0400 Reflections Photo Studio, Family & Children’s Photography, tel. 07803 293843 Reflections Photography, Chislehurst, tel. 07843 673865 Robin Chanda Photography, Bromley, tel. 07973 337834 Sarah Bailey Photography, baby and children’s photographer, tel. 07956 922905 Snappy Snaps, Market Square, Bromley, tel. 020 8325 8888 Stuart Oakley Photography, tel. 07813 813176 Studio 74, Bickley, tel. 020 8295 4255 Sue Greetham Photography, newborn & family photographer, tel. 07905 139007 The Image Studio, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8467 8151 Tony Isbitt Photography, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 5710 Town & Country, Orpington, tel. 01689 839505 Viva La Foto Ltd, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 6055
Childcare Advice Bromley Childminding Association, tel. 020 8777 7559 Bromley Early Years, Out of School Provision, tel. 020 8461 7206 Daycare Trust, childcare & early years service, tel. 020 7940 7510 National Childminding Association (N.C.M.A.), tel. 0845 880 0044
Creches Buzz Creche at the Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9911
Catherine Burr, Registered childminder, Bromley area, tel. 07756 171625 Childcare Angels, childcare agency, covering Bromley & SE, tel. 020 8698 2826 Happybunnies Childminding, Orpington, tel. 01689 606475 J P Johansen Childminding Services, Orpington, birth to 12, tel. 0208 300 4303 Ofsted & Network Registered Childminder, Sharon, tel. 01322 663701 Ofsted Reg Childminder ex-teaching assistant, Orpington, tel. 01689 896114 Ofsted reg Childminder.Orp South. Excellent Refs, tel. 01689 853011 OFSTED Registered Childminder, Orpington/Chelsfield, tel. 01689 870433 Ofsted Registered Network Childminder, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 07971 802461 Registered childminder. References available, tel. 07734305290 Registered childminder. References available, tel. 07734305290 Sitters, Experienced evening & Daytime babysitters, tel. 08447 367 367
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Children’s Centres
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Biggin Hill Children and Family Centre, Sunningvale Avenue, tel. 01959 571694 Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 831 193 Burnt Ash Children and Family Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8697 4503 Castlecombe Children and Family Centre, tel. 020 8851 3487 Community Vision Children and Family Centre, Penge, tel. 020 8778 2970 Cotmandene Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 020 8300 2548 Family Fund, lower income families with disabled children, tel. 08451 304 542
Christchurch ABC, Lubbock Road, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8467 7172 Cudham Mother & Toddler Group, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 572673 Edgebury Parent & Toddler Group, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8462 7172 M & M’s Toddler Group, Bromley Common Methodist Church, tel. 020 8460 7554 Mother & Toddler Group, Bromley Parish Church, tel. 020 8777 4164 Mother & Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 7226 NCT, Mothers & Others, Orpington Methodist Church, tel. 0844 243 6235
Nannies and Au Pairs
Toddlers Monday am
ABC Au Pairs, provide services throughout the UK, tel. 0845 4592162 Able Hands, Nanny Agency, covering Bromley area, tel. 020 3393 0906 Amazing Nannies,specialises in permanent & temporary nannies, tel. 020 8487 9583 Burlington Nannies, covering Kent, tel. 020 8650 9911 Childcare Unlimited, provides nannies and au pairs, tel. 020 8466 7658 Holiday Nanny, For perfect holiday childcare, tel. 01494 772400 Little Kingdom Childcare Agency, Bromley & surrounding areas, tel. 07883 942510 Little Masters & Misses, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 3232 Live out nanny, ofsted reg. BR1. References, tel. 07734305290 Live out nanny, ofsted reg. BR1. References, tel. 07734305290 My Travelling Nanny, temporary and holiday childcare, tel. 020 8133 3126 Nannylink, Nanny agencies covering the South East and Kent, tel. 020 8300 8988 Night Nannies UK Ltd, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8467 9761 Peek-a-Boo, Nannies & Au Pairs Agency, covers all areas, tel. 0207 600 9880 Plus Staff Recruitment, caring for all your childcare needs, tel. 020 8299 1492 Professional Nanny with 12 yrs experience, CRB checked, tel. 07754 303909 The Childcare Company, leading childcare company in the UK, tel. 01732 451997 thenannysharers, share a nanny with a local family, tel. 020 8789 9556 Tigerlilly Childcare Agency, Bromley, tel. 01732 862777 Tinies Childcare, Nannies, Mothers Help, tel. 0845 600 3590
Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 831 193 Happy Mondays NCT Playgroup, Beckenham Methodist Church, tel. 07961 374981 Jigsaw Parent and Carer Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 7311 M & M’s Toddler Group, Bromley Common Methodist Church, tel. 020 8460 7554 Playdayz, playgroup birth to 4yrs old, West Wickham, tel. 07956132785 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 St Edmunds Parent & Toddler Group, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 0576 St Marks Toddler Group, St Marks C of E Church, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 572312 Westerham Playgroup, Churchill School, Rysted Lane,Westerham, tel. 01959 563839
Toddlers Tuesday am Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 831 193 Bumps, Babies & Little Bees, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 7674 Clockhouse Mother & Toddler Group, Beckenham, tel. 020 8663 6149 Coffee, Cakes and Kids, Keston Village Hall, Heathfield Road, tel. 07866 509696 Humpty Dumpty Toddler Group, Ethelbert Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 4743 Kiddiwinks (Birth to 4th Birthday), Crofton Lane, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 877010 Little Acorns Toddler Group, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, tel. 01689 829859 Playdayz, playgroup birth to 4yrs old, West Wickham, tel. 07956 132 785 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Razzle Dazzle, Rectory Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8662 6850
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gerry.musicalsteps@gmail.com
07818 066 726 www.musicalsteps.co.uk
Toddlers Tuesday am St Anthonys Parent & Toddler Group, Anerley, tel. 020 8778 8597 St. Martins Parent & Toddler Group, Chelsfield Village, tel. 07986 297 399 The Ark at St John’s, Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 3515 The Tuesday Toddler Group, Petts Wood, tel. 020 8467 8121 The Tufty Club, Salvation Army Church Hall, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 834762 Tiny Twinkles, Small White Halls, Orpington, tel. 01689 815582 Trinitots, Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Bromley Common, tel. 020 8249 5167 Twins Plus, Multiple births only, Bromley Baptist Church, tel. 01689 862169
Toddlers Tuesday pm Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 831 193 Greystones Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 1219 Holy Trinity Baby & Toddler Group, Penge, tel. 020 8778 7258 Just Babies, St Nicholas Church, Orpington, tel. 01689 852843 Little Lambs Toddler Group, St Francis of Assisi, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 852843 Razzle Dazzle, Rectory Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8662 6850 St George’s Parent & Toddler Group, Bickley, tel. 020 8467 5323 St James Mother & Toddler Group, St James Ave, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 4660 St Johns Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 4326
St Johns Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 4326 St Marys Parent & Toddlers, Hayes (For Hayes residents only), tel. 020 8462 2971 St Marys Tiddlers & Toddlers, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 2754 Yoga for children with Yoga Wizards, 2-11 yrs, tel. 07799 462284 www.yogawizards.co.uk
Toddlers Wednesday am Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 831 193 Christ Church Group (for Toddlers),Fairfield Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 3847 Christ Church Group, Fairfield Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 3847 Contact Toddler Group & Playcentre, Bromley, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 3307 Emmanuel Mothers & Toddlers, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 5478 Hedgehogs Toddler Group, Hayes, tel. 020 8462 3269 Humpty Dumpty Toddler Group, Ethelbert Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 4743 Mother and Toddler Group, Kechill Gardens, Hayes, tel. 020 8462 5084 Parent & Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 0374 Parents & Toddlers, Salvation Army, Maple Road, Penge, tel. 020 8659 7321 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Razzle Dazzle, Rectory Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8662 6850 St Augustine’s Parent & Toddler Group, Bickley, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 1550 St Barnabas Baby & Toddler Group, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 8198 St Marys Parent & Toddler Group, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 826429 St Nicholas Mother & Toddler Group, Orpington, tel. 01689 852843 The Sunshine Club, Salvation Army Hall, Welington Road, Orp, tel. 07941 020724 The Toddler Groups, St Johns URC, Orpington, tel. 01689 898492 Tunes for Tots, Christchurch, Anerley Road, Anerley, tel. 020 8658 0340
Toddlers Wednesday pm ABC (Adults, Babies & Children Group), Penge, tel. 020 8778 6176 Bromley Methodist Church Parent & Toddler Group, tel. 020 8460 4518 Chislehurst Parents’ Group, alternative Wednesday’s, tel. 07885 499885
Group for 1st Time Mothers, St Johns URC, Orpington, tel. 01689 810504 Hope Community Church Parent & Toddler, Beckenham, tel. 07957 916662 Jubilee Club, St Marys Church, Green Street Green, tel. 01689 606497 Not Just Toddlers, Baptist Church, Tower Road, Orpington, tel. 01689 877265 St Nicholas Mother & Toddler Group, Orpington, tel. 01689 852843 Sunshine Parent & Toddler Group, Bromley, tel. 020 8325 7524 Tea and Toys, Charterhouse Road, Orpington, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 829754 Tea and Toys, Christchurch, Charterhouse Road, Orpington, tel. 01689 837351 The Toddler Groups, St Johns URC, Orpington, tel. 01689 898492 Treasure Tots,Coppice Christians Community Church,Petts Wood, tel. 07764 517365 Under 5’s Drop In, Christchurch, Orpington, tel. 01689 829754
Toddlers Thursday am All Saints Tots, All Saints Church, Orpington, tel. 01689 832031 ALLSORTS, Bromley Town Church, tel. 020 8466 0191 Baby & Toddler Group, Albermarle Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 6459 First Steps, Hayes Lane Baptist Church, tel. 020 8466 6765 Jubilee Church, Southlands Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8249 9634 KT’s Baby and Toddler Group, Biggin Hill, tel. 07758 804256 KT’s Baby and Toddler Group, Spitfire Youth, Biggin Hill, tel. 077588 04256 Lighthouse, Bromley, 0 to 4 yrs & their carers, tel. 020 8778 5141 Little Friends, parent & toddler group, New Eltham, tel. 07837 762922 Parent & Toddler Group, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 0374 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 St Marks Lion Cubs, St Marks Church, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 1288 St Marys Mother & Toddler Group, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 3871 The Ark, Court Farm Evangelical Church, Mottingham, tel. 020 8857 8410 The Tufty Club, Salvation Army Church Hall, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 834762 Tots & Tiddlers, Bromley Common Baptist Church, tel. 020 8462 6110
Toddlers Thursday pm Keston Kids, Church Hall, Church Road, Keston, tel. 020 8462 6966
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Lighthouse, Bromley, 0 to 4 yrs & their carers, tel. 020 8778 5141 Little Angels Group, Penge Baptist Church, tel. 020 8676 0635 St Mary’s Baby & Toddler Group “BATS”, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 1960 St Marys Mother & Toddler Group, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 3871 St Nicks Toddler Group, Chislehurst, 10 mths to 4.5 yrs, tel. 020 8467 0196
Toddlers Friday am Beckenham & Bromley Twins Club, term time, 10 to 12 pm, tel. 020 8325 8931 Blenheim Children and Family Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 831 193 Bumps & Babies, a group for expectant & new mums, New Eltham, tel. 07837 762922 Kenilworth Parent & Toddler & Baby Group, Penge, tel. 07736 712669 Kiddi Cardio Sports & Fitness for 2-5 years, tel. , tel. 07812676815 Mums and Babies, Orpington Baptist Church, tel. 01689 877265 NCT West Wickham & Hayes, St Marks Church Hall, West Wickham, tel. 07711 697049 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 St Martin’s Toddler Group, Chelsfield, tel. 01689 853415 St Pauls Mother & Toddler Club, Orpington, tel. 01689 605614 The 3 Ts, Beckenham, group for parents with twins/triplets, tel. 07752 763466 Tiddlers, Baptist Church, Tower Road, Orpington, tel. 01689 877265 Toddlers & Tiddlers, Beckenham, tel. 020 8857 7650 Yoga for children with Yoga Wizards, 2-11 yrs, tel. 07799462284
Toddlers Friday pm Hayes Free Mother & Toddler Group, Pickhurst Lane, Hayes, tel. 020 8462 3023 Little Steps, Baptist Church Hall, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 603673 Parent & Toddler Group, Pickhurst Lane, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 5664 St Andrews Parent & Toddlers, Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 0546 Toddler and Tiddlers, 4 Bromley Road, Beckenham, tel. 07882 357337 Toddler Group, Biggin Hill Christian Fellowship, tel. 01959 571667 Tots Club, St Barnabas Church, St Pauls Cray, tel. 020 8300 8093
Toddlers Saturday am Dads Pop In, Bromley Baptist Church, 1st Sat of month, tel. 020 8460 3307 Kiddi Cardio Sports & Fitness for 2-5 years, tel. , tel. 07812676815
Toddler Arts & Crafts Art on a Plate, mobile pottery painting studio in Bromley, tel. 07946 564641 Arty Crafty, Petts Wood, 18 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 608504 Bromley Gymboree and Party Centre, Bromley, 18 to 36 mnths, tel. 07855 661764 Chaos Art Club, Beckenham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8650 9697 Sensational Creators, Bromley Common, Saturdays, 2-3 yrs, tel. 07944 706100
Toddlers Gym and Fitness Baby Ballet, Studio 74, Bickley, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Baby Cheerleading, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Baby Gymnastics, drop in, The Spa at Beckenham, tel. 0208 650 0233 Ballet Belles, Ballet Classes, Tues am/pm 20 mths & up, tel. 07703 531060 Balls, Bibs and Cones, various venues across Bromley, tel. 07757 865350 Bromley Gymboree and Party Centre, tel. 07855 661764 Children’s acrobatics & tumbling classes, Anerely, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 0844 809 9218 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years, tel. 07969 669153 Diddi Dance, Beckenham, dance classes, 2 to 4 yrs, tel. 07720 319 940 Have a Ball, Toddler Football, Beckenham, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 07812 571440 Kiddi Cardio Sports & Fitness for 2-5 years, tel. , tel. 07812676815 Little Kickers,learn through play & a football, 18mths-7yrs, tel. 020 8432 0982 Microsport, Bromley & Beckenham, sport coaching for children, tel. 01263 741938 Microsport, Orpington, sport coaching for preschool children, tel. 07863 330200 Mini Movers, Preschool Dance & Movement Classes, 2 yrs+, tel. 01689 822702 Parent and Toddler Yoga, West Wickham, tel. 07956 578494 PipSqueaks Music Ltd, dance classes, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 823880 PipSqueaks Music Ltd, Zumba for children and adults, tel. 01689 823880 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171
Rugby Munchkins gently introducing rugby to 2-7 year olds, tel. 0800 0235 801 www.munchkinsportsltd.com Tiny Ballers, football training for boys & girls, 2 to 5yrs, tel. 07535 948727 Toddler Sense Classes, from Babysensory in Bromley, tel. 07809 427789 Toddler Yoga, Studio 74, Bickley, from crawling to 3 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Tots Funky Freestyle, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Tots Tennis, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Tumbletots, UK leading physical play programme for children, tel. 0208 658 9176 Tumbletots, UK leading physical play programme for children, tel. 020 8777 4483 Tumbletots, Westerham, walking to 2 yrs, tel. 01892 655556 Yoga for children with Yoga Wizards, 2-11 yrs, tel. 07799462284 Yoga for children with YogaBright, Beckenham, 3 yrs to teens, tel. 07881 524900
The Olympic legacy lives on in
Toddlers Music Boppin Tots, musical fun & visual stimulation, Bromley, tel. 07541 966872 Bromley Gymboree and Party Centre, Bromley, tel. 07855 661764 Bunny Beats Preschool Music Classes,Studio 74, 3 mths to 4yr, tel. 020 8295 4255 Caterpillar Music Biggin Hill , 0 to 4 yrs, tel. 07531915349 Caterpillar Music, Beckenham & West Wickham, tel. 0870 199 9090 Jo Jingles music & movement for children, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8290 0909 Jolly Dinosaurs Music Club, Orpington, tel. 01689 852194 Monkey Music, 3 mnths to 5 yrs, Penge, tel. 020 8699 0977 Monkey Music, Beckenham, Bromley, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 6700 Music for Little People, Beckenham & Bromley, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8852 0118 Musical Bumps, Biggin Hill & Westerham, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 01732 454826 Musical Madness, fun music classes, West Wickham, tel. 07721 672651 Party Madness, monthly class of traditional party fun, tel. 07721 672651 PipSqueaks Music Ltd, music classes, 6 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 823880
Following on from the success of Rugby Munchkins, Munchkin Sports are introducing a similar concept in Athletic Munchkins. With the hugely successful Olympics behind us, we feel it is imperative to maintain the legacy and make sure young children are given the opportunity to try out and enjoy the various activities that track and field can offer. It doesn’t seem right to wait for children to be old enough to join an athletics club when they are more than capable of participating in sport from the age of 2yrs old. Since ancient times, athletics is traditionally regarded as the oldest sport, but most children in this country don’t get the opportunity to participate. Munchkin Sports are attempting to change this as most children like to run as fast as they can, jump as high as they can, and more often then not, throw things as high as they can. Athletic Munchkins offer 2-7yr olds the opportunity to learn all the various disciplines whilst having lots of fun in a safe environment. The classes are designed to not only teach and develop sporting skills but to gain self confidence and friendships which for children is very important for self development. For more information about classes and to book please visit www.munchkinsportsltd.com
01435 661123 • dawn@bromleyfamilygrapevine.co.uk • www.bromleyfamilygrapevine.co.uk
Preschools 13
12 Toddler Activities - Day Nurseries Kia Mena Montessori Pre-School
St Joseph’s Playgroup Limited
For children 2 - 5 years old Cudham C. of E. Preschool Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Kent TN16 3AX
Open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12 Noon Term Time Only For children aged from 2.5 years
For further information, please telephone 01959 572673
Little Lillypips soft play hire for the under 4’s
07850 605456 www.littlelillypips.co.uk
Toddlers Music Sing&Sign, baby signing music classes, Bromley & Beckenham, tel. 01689 837905 Toddler Sense, adventure, discovery, music and mobility, tel. 07590 013 358 Tunes for Tots, Anerley, young children, tel. 020 8658 0340
Toddler Storytime Baby Bounce and Rhyme, Bromley Central Library, tel. 020 8460 9955 Bromley Library, Story time 2.15pm2.45pm Wednesdays, tel. 0208 460 9955 Stay ‘n’ Play and All Join in, Anerley, tel. 020 8778 7457 Storytimes, various libraries in the Bromley Borough, tel. See Library Telephone Numbers Toddler Time, Bromley Central Library, 1st Fri of the month, tel. 020 8461 7162
Toy Libraries Bromley Mobile Toy Library, Different Venues, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8467 0196 Play Time Toy Library, St Mary Cray, Orpington, tel. 07967 916565
Soft Play Areas Adventure Kingdom, Bromley Civic Centre, tel. 020 8290 1998 Buzz Zone @ at The Spa, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0233 Buzz Zone, Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, Under 11’s, tel. 01689 870533 Gambado, Beckenham, Under 10’s, tel. 020 8662 6910 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Spikes Mad House, Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, tel. 020 8778 9876 Tumblewood, Darrick Wood Pools, Orpington, Under 5’s, tel. 01689 857021
Daycare Nurseries Anerley Montessori Nursery, Penge, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8778 2810 Archangels Montessori Day Nursery, Penge, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8659 9009 Asquith Nurseries, College Road, Bromley, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 01753 201122 Asquith Nurseries, Elizabeth Terrace, Eltham, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8294 0377 Asquith Nursery, New Eltham, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8851 5057 Avery Hill Day Nursery, Eltham, 6 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8294 2152 Blenheim Nursery, Orpington, 3-5 yrs, all sessions are free, tel. 01689 831 193 Blossom Years Daycare Nursery, Imperial Way, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8295 2137 Bright Sparks Day Nursery and Preschool, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 865246
Pickles
Day nursery for children 0-5 years
We offer the following types of care:
• Full day care between 8am and 6pm • Sessional care – morning, lunch club and afternoon sessions • Crèche facility for adhoc care 185 Elmers End Road, Beckenham BR3 4EH www.picklesfun.com mail@picklesfun.com
07594 651 984
Bromley Day Nursery, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8466 1585 Busy Bees at Farringtons, Chislehurst, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8467 7356 Cannock House Day Nursery & School, Orpington, 3 mths +, tel. 01689 871771 Crofton Day Nursery, Crofton Lane, Orpington, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 873311 Crystals Early Years Centre, Penge, 6 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8776 9792 Eltham Green Nursery, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8850 4720 Fennies Under 5’s Day Nurseries Ltd, Beckenham, tel. 020 8778 4396 Funshine Daycare Nursery, Beckenham, 3 mths +, tel. 020 8658 9021 Happy Child Montessori Baby Nurseries, Mottingham, tel. 020 8249 2453 Happy Child Montessori Day Nurseries, Eltham, tel. 020 8857 9990 Hayeswick Day Nursery & Pre School, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 8228 Honeys Nursery, Biggin Hill, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 01959 540366 Kentwood Nursery, Penge, tel. 020 8460 0020 Kidsunlimited Day Nursery, Bickley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 0845 365 2929 kidsunlimited Day Nursery, Beckeham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 0845 365 2929 Lemongrove Day Nursery, Bromley Common, 6 mths+, tel. 020 8466 5597 Les Enfants Day Nursery, Bromley, 1 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 4609 Little Cherubs Nursery, Bromley, 3 mths to 4 yrs 11 mths, tel. 020 8650 6507 Little Elms Daycare Nursery, Beckenham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8658 4282 Little Learners Early Years Centre, Bromley, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 0208 466 0808 Little Stars Children’s Nursery, Bromley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8464 0965 Little Sunflowers Day Nursery, Beckenham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8663 1835 Lollipops Child Care Ltd, Eltham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8859 5832 Mrs Bonds Village Nursery, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 896135
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Nikki’s Children Day Nursery, New Eltham, 6 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8265 1584 Norris Day Nursery, Anerley, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8778 9152 Pavilion Pre School, Orpington, tel. 01689 606487 Petit Pembrokes Daycare Nursery, Bromley, 18 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 6260 Pickles, 185 Elmers End Road, Beckenham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 07594 651984 Pixie Day Nursery, Beckenham, 1 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8658 3982 Poverest Nursery, Orpington, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 822886 Princes Plain Day Nursery, from 6 mths, flexible hours, tel. 020 8462 7958 Raglan Day Nursery, Bromley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8466 7654 Rainbow Day Nursery, Bromley, 4 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 5335 Riverston Nursery, Eltham Road, Lee SE12, 1 to 3 yrs, tel. 020 8318 4327 St. Paul’s Cray C of E Nursery School, St Paul’s Cray, tel. 01689 873519 Station House Nursery, Penge, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8659 9477 Stembridge Hall Day Nursery, Anerley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8776 9008 Sunnyfields Day Nursery, Bromley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8313 9191 Sunnyfields Day Nursery, Orpington, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 830623 Teddies Nurseries, Beckenham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8658 7499 The Community Vision Nursery, Penge, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8659 1972 The Ladybird Montessori Day Nursery, Beckenham, 3 mths +, tel. 020 8650 0842 The Learning Tree Day Nursery, Bromley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8695 9550 The Nursery on the Green at Eltham Ltd, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8850 0122 Threshers Day Nursery, St Mary Cray, Orpington, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 870772 Tiny Lives Day Nursery, Penge, tel. 020 3252 1078 Tubbenden Nursery, Orpington, 3 to 5 yrs, term time only, tel. 01689 851653 Twixus Child Care Centres, Orpington, 0 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 821033 Valeswood Nursery, Shroffold Road, Bromley, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8698 6755 Westerham Day Nursery, Rysted Lane, Westerham, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 01959 565969 Wickham Court School, West Wickham, Boys & Girls 2 ½ +, tel. 020 8777 2942
Widmore Day Nursery, Bromley, 1 mth to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 0020 Willow Park Montessori Nursery, Eltham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8850 8988 Winlaton Day Nursery, Bromley, 12 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8698 7400
Preschool Nurseries and Playgroups Absolute Beginners, Farnborough, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 07714 661035 Adam & Eve Kindergarten, tel. 020 8777 8703 Ashgrove School, Bromley, min age 3 yrs, tel. 020 8460 4143 Asquith Court Preschool, Bromley, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8466 1585 Avalon Preschool Playgroup, Orpington, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 871371 Babington House School, Early Years, Chislehurst, 3 yrs+, tel. 020 8467 5537 Beckenham Baptist Preschool, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 07952 424340 www.beckenhambaptistpreschool.co.uk Beckenham Generation Play Club, Playgroup, tel. 020 8290 0058 Betts Park Preschool, Penge, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8659 6807 Bickley Park Pre-Preparatory, boys & girls, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 9800 Bishop Challoner (Preschool), Bromley, mixed 2.5 to 4.5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 3546 Bizzy Bees Preschool (ex-blues), West Wickham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8777 9904 Bizzy Bees Preschool, Wickham Park, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8777 2550 Blossom Years Montessori, High Street, Chislehurst, 2-5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 2137 Blossom Years Preschool, Albany Way, Chislehurst, 2-5yrs, tel. 020 8295 2137 Blossom Years Preschool, Bickley Park Road, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 2137 Blossom Years Preschool, Bromley, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 2137 Breaside Preparatory, Bromley, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8460 0916 Brick by Brick, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8650 7176 Bright Start Montessori Preschool Group, Orpington, 2.5, tel. 07761 677223 Bromley Bright Beginnings Preschool, 2-5yrs, tel. 07773134091 Bromley Methodist Church Preschool, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8313 1029 Busy Bees Preschool Playgroup, Petts Wood, min age 2.5 yr, tel. 01689 831736 Busy Bees, Chislehurst, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 1131 BusyFingers Preschool, Bromley Common, 2 to 5yrs,, tel. 07941 496716
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Morning, afternoon or full day sessions Wide range of activities available All teaching on a one-toone basis Based in a beautiful setting in Beckenham Funding available for 3 & 4 year olds
Please call 020 8658 9009 to request a prospectus, or to make an appointment to visit us
Cannock House Preschool, Orpington, 2.5yrs +, tel. 01689 871771 Cator Park Montessori Preschool, Beckenham, tel. 020 8778 9893 Charterhouse PreSchool, Orpington 2 to 5years, tel. 07540 493396 Chelsfield Methodist Preschool, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 856290 Chelsfield Preschool, Chelsfield, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 869335 Crofton Early Learners, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 877010 Cudham School Preschool, Biggin Hill, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 01959 572673 Farnborough Village Playgroup, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 07715 860504 Farringtons and Stratford House, Early Years, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8467 0256 Fledglings Montessori Pre School, Ravensbourne Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8402 0025 Forster Park under Fives, Bromley, tel. 020 8461 4207 Foxbury Under Fives, Chislehurst, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07971 226864 Gates Green Preschool, West Wickham, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07850 910566 Grays Farm Playgroup, St Paul’s Cray, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8309 9348 Greenhayes Preschool, West Wickham, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8777 4392 Greenwood Preschool, From 2.5yrs, tel. 01689 861269 www.gwpreschool.co.uk Greystones Preschool, West Wickham, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8289 2388 Happy Days Kindergarten, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 07765 903 747 Happy Preschool, St Mary Cray, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 819303 Hilltop Preschool, Stock Hill, Biggin Hill, 2.5 to 4.5 yrs, tel. 07941 206036 Holy Trinity College Prep School, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8313 8100 Holy Trinity Preschool Playgroup, Penge, tel. 020 8659 0630 Holy Trinity Preschool, Bromley, 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8462 1280 James Dixon Primary School Nursery, Anerley, 3 to 5 years, tel. 020 8659 6763 Jigsaw Preschool Playgroup, West Wickham, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8462 7311 Kia Mena Montessori Preschool, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8658 9009 Lakeswood Group, Petts Wood, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 826960 Lakeswood Preschool, Petts Wood, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 07772 026064 Langley Preschool, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8402 8320
Chelsfield Community Centre Windsor Drive, Orpington Kent BR6 6HD Open Monday to Friday 09.15 to 12.15 Tuesday and Thursday are longer days 09.15 to 15.15 Special Needs Co-ordinator as a permanent member of staff (s.e.n.c.o)
Please call 07984 628754 for more details Liberal House Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 858310 Linden Leas Preschool, West Wickham, min age 2 yrs, tel. 07933 763183 Little Bees Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07710 862 272 Little Learners Preschool, Keston, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 860625 Little Learners Preschool, St Francis, Petts Wood, 2.5, tel. 020 8467 8528 Little Oaks Preschool,Family & Children’s Centre,Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 572582 Little Owls Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 897865 Lotus Montessori Childcare, Bromley, 6 mths to 8 yrs, tel. 020 8464 2095
We offer a warm, caring environment for children to learn through play
Mon – Fri term time only 08.45 – 12.15 Good Ofsted report Contact Mrs Maureen Spencer
Tel: 07961 413694
St Joseph’s Church Hall, 83 Plaistow Lane, Bromley BR1 3JF
Liberal House Preschool Station Road, Orpington Mon- Fri (9.15 - 12.15) Term time only. 2 to 5 years For more details, please contact Jan on 01689 858310 or 07748 085572 www.liberalhousepreschool. co.uk
Love and Learn Montessori Preschool, Bromley Common, tel. 07786 553664 Malcolm Primary Preschool, 3 yrs+, Penge, tel. 020 8778 4742 Maryfield Preschool, Kimmeredge Road, Mottingham, tel. 020 8857 6224
When they are ready, it's time to get a headstart
This child learned the phonetic sounds of the alphabet and knows the letters by sight. She has listened for the sounds in words when learning them. She is now ready to build three letter phonic words with the Montessori Large Movable Alphabet. She builds the word with letters from the box using the sounds she can hear in the word. Here you can see she has made two words: cat and dog. She is now building the word pig. These words are from a group of three letter words called the Pink Series. Shining Stars Montessori PreSchool Pratts Bottom village www.shiningstarsmontessori.co.uk
Orpington Montessori PreSchool Orpington high street www.orpingtonmontessori.co.uk
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14 Preschools - Primary Schools Preschool Nurseries and Playgroups Maryfield Preschool, Leysdown, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 4874 Mottingham Community Centre, Playgroup, tel. 020 8857 9360 New Eltham Preschool, SE9, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8851 5057 Newman Preschool Playgroup, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07967 764384 One World Montessori Preschool, Chislehurst, min age 2.5, tel. 01689 891857 Orpington Montessori Preschool, Orpington, 2yrs+, tel. 07957 324314 PALS, Plaistow Lane, Bromley, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8290 4298 Parklands Nursery, West Wickham, 3 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8462 0671 Pavilion Preschool, Petts Wood, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 606487 Pebbles Preschool Group, Penge, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8778 1930 Penge Community Preschool, Penge, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8289 6771 Petts Wood East Preschool, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07989 806402 Phoenix Preschool Centre & Portage, 40 Masons Hill, Bromley, tel. 020 8315 4752 Pickhurst Lodge Preschool, Bromley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8462 5985 Plum Tree Preschool, Biggin Hill, 2 yrs+, tel. 01689 837618 Poppets Preschool, Poverest Baptist Church Hall, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 01689 603673 Rainbow Preschool, Knockholt, tel. 01959 533934 Rainbow Preschool, Main Road, Biggin Hill, 2.5 to 4.5 yrs, tel. 07784 531306 Riverston Preschool, Eltham Road, Lee SE12, 3 to 4 yrs, tel. 020 8318 4327 Robins Den Preschool, Orpington, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 07957 644488 Royal Eltham Preschool, tel. 020 8859 7718 Royston Playgroup, Penge, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8402 7178 Sandway Playgroup, St Mary Cray, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07730 033979 Seedlings Montessori Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yr, tel. 01689 608512 Shelly-Tots Preschool, St Paul’s Cray, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07789 503741 Shining Stars Montessori Preschool, Pratts Bottom, 2 yrs +, tel. 07957 324314 Squirrels Preschool, West Wickham, 2.5 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8462 3399 St Andrews Playgroup, Burnt Ash La, Bromley, min age 2.5, tel. 07767 617943 St Annes Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 828915 St Barnabas Preschool, St Paul’s Cray, min age 3 yrs, tel. 01689 821353 St Edmunds Preschool Kindergarten, Beckenham, tel. 07762 098572 St Francis Preschool, West Wickham, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07762 808157 St Georges Preschool, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8650 6459 St Georges Preschool, Bickley, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8467 5323 St James’ Preschool, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8650 1144 St James Preschool, Crescent Drive, Petts Wood, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 07815 464837 St Johns Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 830453 St Joseph’s Playgroup Ltd, Plaistow Lane, Bromley, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 07961 413694
St Lukes Preschool, Bromley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 01689 810938 St Marys Preschool Group, Worlds End Lane, Orpington,2.5yrs+, tel. 01689 862841 St Marys Preschool Playgroup, Bromley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8290 6704 St Nicholas Preschool, Orpington, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 857490 St Paul’s (Crofton) Preschool Playgroup, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07821 721741 St Pauls Preschool, Beckenham, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8650 4281 St Pauls Sunbeams Preschool, Anerley, 2 to 4.5 yrs, tel. 020 8249 2751 St Peters Preschool, Park Langley, Beckenham, 2yrs +, tel. 020 8659 7935 St. Saviours Preschool, Eltham, tel. 020 8850 0511 Sunshine Montessori Preschool, Bromley, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 020 8325 7524 Temple Preschool, St Mary Cray, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 01689 819422 The Ark Preschool Group, Bromley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8460 1660 Tiddlywinks Preschool, Petts Wood, min age 2.5+, tel. 07890 587892 Tillingbourne Kindergarten, St Mary Cray, min age 2.5 yrs, tel. 07973 501322 Tower Preschool, Orpington, 2.5 to 4.5 yrs, tel. 01689 877265 Tubbenden Nursery, Orpington, 3 to 5 yrs, term time only, tel. 01689 851653 Valeswood Preschool, Valeswood Road, Bromley, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8698 4333 Valley Preschool, Bromley, min age 3 yrs, tel. 020 8460 1121 Village Nurseries Limited, New Eltham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8295 2494 Village Nurseries LTD (Emmanuel), West Wickham, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 020 8295 2494 Village Nurseries LTD (Methodist), Chislehurst, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8295 2494 Village Nurseries, Mottingham Primary School, tel. 020 8295 2494 Wickham Court School, West Wickham, Boys & Girls, tel. 020 8777 2942 Winnie’s Preschool Playgroup, Westerham, tel. 01959 569400
Education Information Helpline for families wanting home or community education, tel. 01942 897779 Pupil Support Services, tel. 020 8290 6784
Schoolwear Bromley Schoolwear, High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 0032 Graduates (Schoolwear), Orpington, tel. 01689 821439 Oz Schoolwear, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 824767 S’Coolwear for Less, Keston, Bromley, tel. 01689 856756
Performing Arts Services Oh! Co, Organic Cotton Dancewear, tel. 020 7610 0363
Primary Schools Alderwood Infants & Juniors Mixed School, SE9, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 6841 Alexandra Infants School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8778 4714 Alexandra Junior School, Beckenham, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8778 3961 Balgowan Primary School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8658 6374
Bickley Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 6790 Biggin Hill Junior School, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 575846 Biggin Hill Primary School, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 01959 575846 Blenheim Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 831 193 Bromley Road Infant School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8650 5246 Burnt Ash Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8697 2441 Castlecombe Primary School, Mottingham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8857 1504 Chelsfield Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 825827 Chislehurst (St Nicholas) CE Primary School, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8467 2993 Churchfields Primary School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8650 5247 Churchill CE VC Primary School, Westerham, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 562197 Clare House Primary School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8658 4633 Crofton Infants School, Petts Wood, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 01689 826320 Crofton Junior School, Petts Wood, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 821716 Cudham CE Primary School, Biggin Hill, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 572673 Darrick Wood Infants School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 01689 857278 Darrick Wood Junior School, Orpington, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 857370 Deansfield Primary School, SE9, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 1218 Dorset Road Infant School, SE9, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8857 3742 Downe Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 853916 Dulverton Primary School, New Eltham, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8302 3573 Ealdham Primary School, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 5484 Edgebury Primary School, Chislehurst, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8467 4199 Eltham C of E Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 1528 Farnborough Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 853295 Good Shepherd Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8698 4173 Gordon Primary School, Eltham, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 5486 Gray’s Farm Primary School, St Paul’s Cray, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8300 5283 Green Street Green Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 852781 Greenacres Primary School, Mottingham, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8857 4965 Haimo Primary School, Eltham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs , tel. 020 8850 4911 Halstead Community Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 532224 Hawes Down Infant School, West Wickham, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8777 4420 Hawes Down Junior School, West Wickham, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8777 4174 Hayes Primary School, Bromley, mixed 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8462 1769 Henwick Primary School, SE9, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8856 8627 Highfield Infant School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8464 7804 Highfield Junior School, Bromley, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 2597 Hillside Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 830383
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Holy Innocents Catholic Primary School, Orpington, tel. 01689 813040 James Dixon Primary School, Anerley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8778 6101 Keston CE Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 858399 Launcelot Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8697 2304 Leesons Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 602786 Malcolm Primary School, Penge, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8778 4742 Manor Oak Primary School, St Mary Cray, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 828099 Marian Vian Primary School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8658 6524 Mead Road Infant School, Chislehurst, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8467 1730 Merlin Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8697 2804 Middle Park Primary School, New Eltham, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 8747 Midfield Primary School, St Paul’s Cray, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8300 6161 Montbelle Primary School, New Eltham,SE9, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8857 3909 Mottingham Primary School, Mottingham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8857 4181 Oak Lodge Primary School, West Wickham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8777 5697 Oaklands Infant School, Biggin Hill, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 01959 574609 Oaklands Junior School, Biggin Hill, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 573963 Parish CE Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 7336 Perry Hall Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 820313 Pickhurst Infant School, West Wickham, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 020 8462 3196 Pickhurst Junior School, West Wickham, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8462 5867 Poverest Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 816060 Pratts Bottom Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 532225 Princes Plain Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8462 2443 Raglan Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 6558 Rangefield Primary School, Bromley, tel. 020 8698 3112 Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8467 4223 Royston Primary School, Penge, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8402 7178 Scotts Park Primary School, Bromley, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 8899 Southborough Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8467 2343 St George’s, Bickley, CE Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 4266 St John’s CE Primary School, Penge, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8778 5066 St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 1976 St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Beckenham, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8650 2355 St Paul’s Cray CE Primary School, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 821993 St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, Orpington, tel. 01689 828208 St Philomena’s RC Primary School, Orpington, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 826550 St. Anthonys R.C Primary School, Anerley, mixed, 5 to 11yrs, tel. 020 8778 7681
St. James R.C Primary School, Petts Wood, mixed, 5 to 11yrs, tel. 020 8467 8167 St. Katharines Knockholt C of E Primary School, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 532237 St. Marks CE Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 0524 St. Mary Cray Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 826081 St. Mary’s R.C. Primary School, Mottingham, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 7835 St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Eltham, mixed, tel. 020 8856 9153 St. Vincents Catholic Primary School, Mottingham, mixed, tel. 020 8857 5134 St.John Baptist Primary School, Bromley, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8698 3059 Stewart Fleming Primary School, SE20, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8778 5510 Tatsfield Primary School, Westerham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01959 577356 The Highway Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 827990 Tubbenden Infant School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 7 yrs, tel. 01689 851653 Tubbenden Junior School, Orpington, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 851653 Unicorn Primary School, Beckenham, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8658 0282 Warren Road Primary School, Orpington, mixed, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 853798 Wickham Common Primary School, West Wickham, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8462 4927 Worsley Bridge Junior School, Beckenham, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8650 2977 Wyborne Primary School, New Eltham, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8850 4933
Secondary Schools Beaverwood School for Girls, Chislehurst, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8300 3156 Bishop Justus CE School, Bromley, mixed, 11 to 14 yrs, tel. 020 8315 8130 Bonus Pastor R.C School, Bromley, mixed, 11 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8695 2100 Bullers Wood School for Girls, Chislehurst, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8467 2280 Cator Park School for Girls, Beckenham, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8778 5917 Charles Darwin School, Biggin Hill, mixed, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 01959 574043 Coopers Technology College, Chislehurst, mixed, 11 to 18 yr, tel. 020 8467 3263 Crown Woods School, Eltham, mixed, 11 to 19 yrs, tel. 020 8850 7678 Darrick Wood School, Orpington, mixed, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 01689 850271 Eltham Green School, specialist sports college, mixed, tel. 020 8859 0133 Eltham Hill Technology College for Girls, 11 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8859 2843 Hayes School, Hayes, Bromley, Mixed, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8462 2767 Hextable School, Swanley, performing arts,11 to 18 yrs, tel. 01322 668621 Kelsey Park School, Beckenham, boys, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8650 8694 Langley Park School for Boys, Beckenham, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8650 9253 Langley Park School for Girls, Beckenham, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8663 4199 Newstead Wood School for Girls, Orpington, tel. 01689 853626 Ravens Wood School, Bromley, all boys, 11 to 19 yrs, tel. 01689 856050 St Olave’s and St Saviour’s Grammar School (Selective), boys, tel. 01689 820101
St Thomas More RC School, Eltham, mixed, 11 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8850 6700 The Priory School, Orpington, mixed, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 01689 600841 The Ravensbourne School, Bromley, mixed, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8460 0083
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Independent Schools Ashgrove School, Bromley, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 4143 Babington House School, Chislehurst, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8467 5537 Babington House School, Chislehurst, girls, 11 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8467 5537 Bickley Park School, Bromley, boys only, reception, 13 yrs, tel. 020 8460 9800 Bishop Challoner School, Bromley, mixed, 4 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8460 3546 Breaside Preparatory School, Bromley, mixed, 11 yrs+, tel. 020 8460 0916 Breaside Preparatory School, Bromley, mixed, 3.5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8460 0916 Bromley High Junior School (GDST), girls only, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8781 7001 Bromley High School (GDST), girls only, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8781 7000 Croydon High School, Girls only Independent Education, tel. 0208 260 7543 Darul Uloom London Islamic School, Chislehurst, all boys, tel. 020 8295 0637 Eltham College Junior School, SE9, boys, tel. 020 8857 3457 Eltham College Senior School, SE9, boys, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8857 1455 Farringtons School, Chislehurst, girls, 11 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8467 0256 Farringtons School, Chislehurst, mixed, 2.5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8467 0256 Riverston School, Eltham Road, Lee SE12, 5 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8318 4327 St. Christopher’s School, The Hall, Beckenham, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8650 2200 St. Davids College, West Wickham, mixed, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8777 5852 St.Olaves Preparatory School, Eltham, mixed, 3 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8294 8930 Walthamstow Hall Senior School, Sevenoaks, girls,11 to 18yrs, tel. 01732 451334 Wickham Court School, Boys & Girls age 2.5 to 16 yrs, West, tel. 020 8777 2942
Special Schools Brown’s School, Orpington, mixed, 7 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 876816 Burwood School, Orpington,emotional & behavioural difficulty, tel. 01689 821205 Glebe School, West Wickham, moderate learning difficulties, tel. 020 8777 4540 Marjorie McClure School, Chislehurst, physical disabilities, tel. 020 8467 0174 Pendragon School, Bromley, moderate learning difficulties, tel. 020 8698 9738 Riverside, Orpington, 4 to 19 yrs, tel. 01689 870519 Riverston PLUS, Eltham Road, Lee SE12, tel. 020 8318 4327
Colleges 16 to 18 yrs Bromley College of Further & Higher Education, tel. 020 8295 7000 Eltham College, SE9, tel. 020 8857 1455 Jace Training, Bromley, Childcare training for 16 yrs +, tel. 020 8462 0599 Orpington College, tel. 01689 899700 Pascals College, Beckenham, 16 yrs +, tel. 020 8663 6733 Swanley Technology College, tel. 01322 665231
Next Open Morning, Saturday 16th March 10am-12noon The Dighton Memorial Scholarship Entrance Exam - Tuesday 26th March. The scholarship is awarded to a boy entering Year 3 in September 2013. It will provide a fully funded place. For more details please contact the school office.
A day in the life of Elmhurst... come and see for yourself If you would like to book a place at our next Open Morning to request a prospectus, or to arrange an individual tour, please contact Carole or Paula on 020 8688 0661 or email office@elmhurstschool.net Elmhurst School, 44-48 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 7DW www.elmhurstschool.net
Outstanding achievements, outstanding individuals A consistently high record of scholarships and places to top sought after schools such as Whitgift, Trinity, Royal Russell, Dulwich, St Olaves’s, Wilson’s and Wallington.
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THE DIGHTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Entrance Exam - Tuesday 26th March 2013 Elmhurst is delighted to offer this opportunity to apply for a fully funded scholarship for a boy starting in Year 3 and ending when he leaves at the end of Year 6. It is provided in memory of Mr and Mrs Barry Dighton who both worked at Elmhurst and provided so many boys with the most wonderful education and opportunities. Next Open Morning, Saturday 16th March 10am-12noon
This Scholarship is intended for a boy whose parents are unable, for The Dighton Memorial Scholarship Entrance Exam - Tuesday 26th March. financial reasons, to enrol their sonYearat3Elmhurst The scholarship is awarded to a boy entering in September School. 2013. It will provide a fully funded place. For more details please contact the school office.
There will be an Entrance Exam and a Financial Application
day in life ofinElmhurst... The followingAcriteria are the considered making this award: The boy come see yourself should be a member of aand family in for which there is a definite need of If you would like to book a place at our next Open Morning financial assistance. to request a prospectus, or to arrange an individual tour, please contact Carole or Paula on 020 8688 0661 or email office@elmhurstschool.net
He should be of good character, be conscientious in his studies and his Elmhurst School, 44-48 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, Surrey CR2 7DW level of achievement should be sound. www.elmhurstschool.net For further information please visit our website at www.elmhurstschool.net Outstanding achievements, outstanding individuals or call Carole or Paula on 020 8688 0661.
A consistently high record of scholarships and places to top sought after schools such as Whitgift, Trinity, Royal Russell, Dulwich, St Olaves’s, Wilson’s and Wallington.
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16 Things To Do & Places To Go Heroic Adventures of the Ancient Gods!
Wed 3rd & 10th, and Fri 5th and 12th April Find out about the Incredible Roman Gods—hear an amazing story about some of their adventures, and make a collage and votive offering (perfect for cursing your enemies) to take home. Sessions at 10.30pm and 2.00pm. Sessions approx 2 hours long. For 5-11 year olds - NO BOOKING REQUIRED! Telephone 07805 138 46 or email crofton.roman.villa@gmail.com for more info. Children MUST be accompanied, accompanying adult free. Entry £4 per child.
Penhurst Place & Gardens
Easter Events in London
EASTER FUN... The Beckenham Round Table Great Easter Egg Hunt 2013
Free event, 29 Mar - 01 Apr 2013 Mon, Fri - Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Cutty Sark’s chickens are laying eggs in odd places. On this Easter Egg Hunt, how many can you spot around the ship?
will take place at the Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham on Good Friday (March 29th) from 10am until 12pm. Entrance fee £2.50 per child. Each year we try to anticipate the size of the crowd, please be patient everyone will get a turn. The children are asked to collect a number of tokens and then to return to the start to collect a prize. There’s no advanced registration, just turn up, pay your money, collect a bucket and start hunting. See you in the park.
Royal Air Force Museum London
Hever Castle
Crofton Roman Villa
March 29th – April 1st Fun for all this Easter exploring the gardens as you hunt for clues with the help of Henrietta the Hen and friends to claim your chocolate egg. Look out for a clutch of hens and their chicks, and learn about the different rare breeds from their owner. Those with an interest in keeping hens can find out how to set up a chicken coop at home and start collecting freshly laid eggs each morning. Traditional brass bands playing throughout the Easter weekend add to the festive atmosphere.
Free event, 06 - 12 Apr 2013 Daily 11:30 AM; 1:30 PM; 3:30 PM Birds of prey have been associated with the Royal Air Force since its foundation. The Eagle has been given pride of place on the Royal Air Force’s badge. To celebrate the contribution that birds of prey have made to the RAF, we will be running daily, in conjunction with the English School of Falconry three free displays on the Museum’s Helipad. Open from 1st April to 1st November 2013 Wednesdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00am - 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm (last admittance 4.30pm) Every 1st Sunday of the month, with a special guided talk by an archaeologist 2.00pm - 5.00pm (last admittance 4.30pm) Admission Charges: Adult: £1.50. Concessions: £1.00. Family (of 4) ticket: £4.00, 50p each additional child
CELEBRATION OF MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY Penshurst Place will be ‘the place’ to celebrate Mother’s and Father’s Day this year. We will be laying on several craft activities and workshops for visiting children to get stuck into and enjoy with all the family – with the help of the Sussex based Hands on History team and some mini cross bows on Father’s Day. Special Restaurant menus. For more information www.penshurstplace. com/whatson As one of This is Kent’s 2012 top 10 things to do in Kent, this aMAZING entertainment, designed for us by Mazescape, re-opens for the school summer holidays. Get yourselves lost in a field of maize - lots of eco-fun for all the family! Accessed via our main visitor entrance and located behind the Adventure Playground and through the Woodland Trail. All children to be accompanied by an adult - adults need not be accompanied by children! For further details about what a maize maze is, go to: www.maize-maze.com or visit www.penshurstplace.com/ maizemaze for more information.
Family Holidays
Acorn Family Holidays, tel. 0800 074 9791 Butlins, tel. 0845 070 4734 Center Parcs Holidays, tel. 08448 267 723 Coombe Mill, child friendly farm holidays in Cornwall, tel. 01208 850344 Eurocamp, great affordable family holidays, tel. 0844 406 0402 Haven Holidays, tel. 0871 230 1930 Mountains-2-Coast, Child-friendly holidays in SW France, tel. 01622 747840 Park Dean Holidays, tel. 0844 335 3561 The Valley, Cornish Holidays, tel. 01872 862194 YMCA, Carefree family holidays in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, tel. 01489 772215
Places to Visit
Beaver Water World, Tatsfield, Westerham, tel. 01959 577747 Bromley Environmental Education Centre, tel. 01689 862815 Bromley Museum, Orpington, history of Bromley, tel. 01689 873826 Chislehurst Caves, tel. 020 8467 3264 Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, tel. 01689 861603 Coolings Green & Pleasant Nursery, Knockholt, tel. 01959 532269 Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, activities for children, tel. 020 8460 1442
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Crystal Palace Park, Penge, tel. 020 8778 9496 Downe House, Orpington, study Charles’s Darwin gardens, tel. 01689 859119 Eagle Heights, tel. , tel. 01322 866 577 Fishers Farm Park, tel. 01403 700063 Friends of Animal League (F.O.A.L.Farm) Animal Rescue Centre, tel. 01959 572386 Polhill Garden Centre, Badgers Mount, tel. 01959 534212 Scadbury Park Nature Reserve, Orpington, tel. 020 8302 7496
Out of Area Attractions
Bocketts Farm Park, Leatherhead, Surrey, tel. 01372 363764 British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, Surrey, tel. 01342 834658 Bromley Boy Singers, 14 to 17 yrs, tel. 01322 660151 Chessington World of Adventures, tel. 0871 663 4477 Crystal Palace Museum, story of the Crystal Palace 1851-1936, tel. 020 8676 0700 Cutty Sark Clipper Ship, Greenwich, tel. 020 8858 3445 Diggerland, Rochester, Kent, tel. 0871 2277007 Drusillas, small zoo, East Sussex, tel. 01323 874100 Eagle Heights, Kent’s Bird of Prey Centre, Eynsford, tel. 01322 866466 Godstone Farm, Godstone, Surrey, tel. 01883 742546 Groombridge Place, Gardens & Enchanted Forest, tel. 01892 861444 Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge, tel. 01732 865224 Horton Park Childrens Farm, Surrey, tel. 01372 743984 Imperial War Museum, London SE1, tel. 0207 416 5000 Kidspace is a magical, awardwinning indoor adventure park, tel. 0208 686 0040 Leeds Castle, tel. 01622 765400 Legoland, Windsor, tel. 0871 2222 001 Livesey Museum for Children, London SE15, tel. 020 7635 5829 London Transport Museum, tel. 020 7379 6344 Lullingstone Roman Villa, Eynsford, tel. 01322 863467 Marwell Wildlife, Hampshire, tel. 01962 777407 Museum of London EC2Y, tel. 020 7001 9844 National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, tel. 020 8858 4422 Natural History Museum, London, tel. 020 7942 5000 Natural History Museum, London SW7, tel. 020 7942 5000 Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst, Kent, tel. 01892 870307 Pooh Corner, Hartfield, tel. 01892 770456 Port Lympne, Wild Animal Park & Gardens, tel. 0844 842 4647 Royal Observatory Greenwich, tel. 020 8858 4422 The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, tel. 01622 872068 The Woodlands Farm Trust, Welling, tel. 020 8319 8900 Yalding Organic Gardens, tel. 01622 814650
Railways
Beckenham and West Wickham Model Railway Club, 14 yrs+, tel. 07703 461298
Bluebell Railway, East Sussex, tel. 01825 720800 Kent & East Sussex Railway, tel. 01580 765 155 Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, tel. 01797 362353 Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells, Day out with Thomas, tel. 01892 537715
Theatres and Cinemas
Beckenham Theatre Centre, 8 yrs+, tel. 07500 908331 Biggin Hill Musical Theatre Company, 16 yrs+, tel. 01959 700330 Bob Hope Theatre, Eltham, tel. 020 8850 3702 Churchill Theatre, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 7131 Empire Bromley, tel. 0871 4714714 Odeon Beckenham, tel. 0871 2244007 Theatre 62 Wickham Theatre Centre Ltd, tel. 020 8777 3037
Eating Out
A Taste of Cyprus, Beckenham, tel. 020 8663 6004 Abbaye Belgian Restaurant, The Glades, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 8522 ASK Pizza & Pasta, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0999 Beefeater Restaurant & Pub, Orpington, tel. 01689 852519 BR1 lounge bar restaurant, High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 5336 Bread & Butter, Chatsworth Parade, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 837 539 Breeze Yoga, Le Traiteur, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 1990 Cafe Rouge, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 0470 Cafe Rouge, Chislehurst, tel.
020 8295 5000 Deli Kats, Petts Wood, tel. 01689 898277 Frankie & Benny’s, New York Italian Bar & Restaurant, Orping, tel. 01689 869500 Gourmet Burger Kitchen,Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 7512 Harvester, Bromley, tel. 020 8467 1124 La Pasta, 60, High Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 6898 La Rascasse, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 2291 Lavender House Cafe, Sundridge Park, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 0700 Little Lounge, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8295 1888 Miso Noodle Bar, 10 East Street, Bromley, tel. 020 8460 4678 Miso Noodle Bar, 132, High Street, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 4498 Pizza Express, 15 Widmore Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 2708 Pizza Express, 8 Royal Parade, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8295 0965 Pizza Hut, High Street, Orpington, tel. 01689 872921 The Bickley, Chislehurst Road, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8468 7613 The Crown and Anchor, 19 Park Road, Bromley, tel. 0871 971 4054 The Crown Beefeater, Bromley Common, tel. 020 8460 1472 The Richmal Crompton, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 1586 The Widmore, Bickley, tel. 0871 961 1872 Zizzi Restaurant, 11-13, Widmore Road, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 6663 Zizzi, 157 High St, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 2050
Christmas Tree Farm If you would like a fun day out, why not visit us at Christmas Tree Farm Come see the many varieties of farm animals which can be fed and stroked ~ Snacks available ~ Available for hire - A Farm Themed Party Room! Farm Open Daily Opening times are 10.00am -5.30pm Cudham Road, Downe BR6 7LF
01689 861603
For more information, please visit our website at www.xmastreefarm.co.uk
Visit us at Beaver Water World Reptile & Animal Rescue, as seen on TV Open All Year 10am - 5pm Waylands Farm Approach Road Tatsfield Nr. Westerham Kent. TN16 2JT Tel: 01959 577747 www.beaverwaterworld.com
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18 Independent Schools CATHOLIC INDEPENDENT SCHOOL FOR
Saturday 9th March 2013 9.00am—12 noon For a copy of our Prospectus or if you would like to a tour of the school, please call Sue Long on 020 8460 3546
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High Academic Standards Small Class Sizes Individual Care and Attention Strong partnership between Parents, Pupils and Staff
• Traditional Values ‘Dare to do your Best’
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130 Years of Excellence
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magine the changes in the last 130 years…. Increased industrialisation (and then decline) in the UK, the growth of a technological society, population growth and improved standards of living and, for girls, the introduction of schools at which they can excel. In 1883, on Elmfield Road in Bromley, Bromley High School opened its doors. As one of the second wave of schools opened by the Girls Public Day School Company, which had formed in 1872, it was a pioneer. At the time there were about 15,000 residents in Bromley, a town covering 4700 acres, there was a new public baths and the Baptist church was a recent edition. Miss Heppel was the founding headmistress and the educational landscape then was very different to that which we inhabit today. Quite apart from the long dresses, the horse drawn carriages, the lack of modern technology and the quaint advertising, the world that girls inhabited, and the world that, as women, they were destined for, was determined, almost exclusively, by their class and their gender! At Bromley High School the girls were lucky; they belonged then, as they do now, to a forward thinking, innovative and ambitious group of schools, the GDST (we are now 26 schools, educating 20,000 pupils nationwide) who believed that girls and young women deserve to have an equal
Louise Simpson, Head
education and equal chances in life to their brothers. We continue to believe this and it for this reason that our girls outperform girls educated in maintained schools at every age and stage. It is for this reason that our girls are more likely to study Maths and Sciences than their counterparts in co-educational and maintained schools and it is for this reason that our girls leave us to become productive and contributing members of society, often to high profile and very successful roles. In 2013 we celebrate 130 years of Bromley High School. In that time the face of education has changed, but our aims have not. We continue to put girls at the heart of all that we do and we are very proud of all that they achieve. Please email admissions@bro. gdst.net or visit our website on www.bromleyhigh.gdst. net to find out more about January 2013 assessments and taster days and to organise a tour of the School. We look forward to meeting you and your daughter.
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20 Indepdendent Schools You probably think your daughter is unique.
We certainly do. Come and find out more about our exceptional school. ■ Easter Eggs-travaganza Craft Session All welcome ages 2+ Saturday 16th March 2.30-4pm ■ Nursery & Reception Taster 23rd April 10.30 -11.30am ■ Junior School Open Morning 23rd May 9.30-12pm Call 020 8260 7508 for more details.
Girls who are going places go to Croydon High School An Independent Day School for Girls aged 3 -18 Croydon High School ESTD. 1874
www.croydonhigh.gdst.net
Croydon High Junior School – where happiness leads to success! Life is very exciting at Croydon High Juniors at the moment. The school is in the middle of a major refurbishment project, which will see its already impressive facilities enhanced and extended. Croydon High Juniors enjoys a fantastic reputation, both for outstanding teaching and pastoral care and its exciting curriculum is designed to encourage creative and enthusiastic learning. Girls are welcomed in to a warm and caring environment, where learning is fun and being happy is always the most important thing. After 138 years’ experience teaching girls, the school understands that they respond best when they are secure and happy. That is why they are able to stretch even the youngest to achieve more than you could imagine . Girls join the Nursery in the term immediately following their third birthday, when the priority is to build confidence and to put in
place the building blocks for their future education. The school always welcomes visitors, so call 020 8260 7508 to arrange a personal tour where you can see the school in action. Date for your diary! Christmas Crackers at Croydon High! Bring your little ones to a special Christmas Craft session at Croydon High on Saturday November 17th from 2-4pm. Boys and girls from age 2 and up are welcome to join us for some Christmassy Craft and Refreshments. No charge but limited spaces – please call 020 8250 7508 to book your place. Every Thursday in term time… Little Ivy’s at Croydon High - Stay and Play for Babies and Toddlers up to 3. Thursdays from 10-11.30am Girls and Boys welcome – as long as they bring an adult! Call 020 8260 7508 for details.
An outstanding* education that goes way beyond the curriculum
*Inspection Report 2012
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Year 7: External entry assessments on Monday 11 March 2013 Year 12: Additional places available
SydExperience Morning Thursday 14 March, 2013 8:45am - 11:45am Book a place for your daughter now by calling:
020 8557 7004
020 8557 7003
www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net admissions@syd.gdst.net 19 Westwood Hill London SE26 6BL
www.sydenhamhighschool.gdst.net admissions@syd.gdst.net 15 Westwood Hill London SE26 6BL
Senior School
Tutoring 11+, English and Maths tuition in Bromley, tel. 0203 609 8059 1st Education, all subjects taught at all level, home visits, tel. 020 8249 1271 A level Mathematic tuition, tel. 020 8249 0953 Ashgrove Tutorial Centre, Bromley, 3 yrs+, tel. 020 8460 4143 Bow Tutors, Bromley, one to one help. Established over 30yrs, tel. 020 8460 0353 CRB Checks for tutors/self-employed individuals, tel. 01825 761407 English tuition, GCSE & A level, English Lang, media studies, tel. 07813 191 945 Fleet Tutors, covering all areas, tel. 0845 644 5452
ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Central Bromley Saturdays ages 5yrs upwards STARTS NOV 10th “Fun Art Day”- DEC 22nd
With Sue Lamb MA
Call 01732 811 241 Johnson tuition B.A. Dip Ed. • Maths and English all ages • SATs or grammar selection • Qualified & experienced teacher Bromley, West Wickham and Croydon
01323 639 396 or 0773 055 6590
www.jamilajohnson.net
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An outstanding* education that goes way beyond exams
Inform Tuition, your local tuition centre, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 7111 Jace Training, Bromley, Childcare training for 16 yrs +, tel. 020 8462 0599 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Beckenham, tel. 020 8468 7742 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Biggin Hill, tel. 01689 880497 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Bromley, tel. 01622 817544 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Chelsfield, tel. 01689 602196 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Elmstead, tel. 01689 812731 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English, Orpington, tel. 020 8325 2250 Kumon, after school studies for Maths & English,West Wickham, tel. 020 8402 2443 Mathematics tution for GCSE and A levels students, tel. 020 8289 0558 New Eltham Tuition, maths, english & science, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8857 9878 New Eltham Tuition, one-2-one for key stage 2 or higher, tel. 020 8857 9878 One-2-one & group tuition, maths, science, ICT, physics,chem, tel. 01689 838 317
11+ Exam Coaching Classes/Practice Tests
• Customised, individually paced & tailored lessons/tests • CRB cleared, efficient tutor, established author of 11+ material • Non-verbal reasoning, Verbal reasoning, English and Mathematics
Contact: 07984 616908
Sixth Form
MOCK TESTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
11+ FOR CHILDREN IN YEAR 5 AND 10+ FOR CHILDREN IN YEAR 4
Venue: Darrick Wood Junior School, Orpington, BR6 8ER
• Test dates in April-August 2013 • Pupils can sit up to 5 papers Please contact us at elevenplusmock@aol.com Visit www.kentmocktests.org.uk or telephone Susan on 020 8642 5239 www.elevenplusmock.org.uk Private home tuition in maths & statistics, GCSE, A levels, tel. 07946 713 014 Private one-2-one secondary level maths tuition, tel. 01689 608785 Private tuition for GCSE and A Level students, tel. 07545 025350 Saturday Schools Tuition Centres, English, Maths, Beckenham, tel. 020 8360 6294 Small group tutorials, english, maths, courses for 11+ test, tel. 020 8309 1159 The Basic Skills Centre,one-2-one help with maths or english, tel. 0208 663 3535 The Interesting Education Company, tuition for 11plus, tel. 020 8249 7307 The Tutorial Foundation,offers expert tuition, most subjects, tel. 020 8460 0181
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Tutoring Tuition in A level economics, tel. 0208 464 9564 Tuition in business studies, marketing, maths & physics, tel. 01689 830540 Tuition in English, Maths, Science and TEFL, tel. 07908 302236 Tuition in mathematics and English, tel. 020 8290 4472 Tutor for 11+, general maths, science, tel. 07984616908 Tutoring in secondary history & english, 9 to 13 yrs, tel. 020 8777 7369 Tutoring, English Literature, RE & History, GCSE & A level, tel. 07917 653462 V K Anand, tutoring in English, Maths & Physics (GCSE Level), tel. 020 8295 1483
Language Classes
Sydenham High celebrates double success
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ydenham High School has not one but two reasons to celebrate this term.
Firstly, latest government performance tables confirm Sydenham High’s strong academic standing, becoming the top performing girls’ school in Lewisham and continuing a five-year trend of high scores in GCSE and A level outcomes. The school’s average 2012 GCSE point score was 417 with an average of 10 GCSEs per pupil. The level of pupils achieving A*-C grades also rose to 96 per cent from 94 per cent in 2011. In addition, the percentage of GCSE pupils meeting the government’s new English Baccalaureate performance standard in the core subjects of English, Maths, Science, a Modern Foreign Language and a Humanity subject (History or Geography) – was 74 per cent, rising to 98 per cent when taking into account those who took Religious Studies as their Humanity subject. Meanwhile the average point score per pupil at A level was 855 with 93 per cent achieving three or more A levels.
we also believe that education is about much more than just exams so we work equally hard to ensure that every girl can discover her spark and is equipped with the confidence and resilience to thrive in a challenging world and reach her fullest potential.” Secondly, Guinness World Records have just confirmed that Sydenham High has entered the record books by taking part in the world’s biggest practical science lesson in multiple venues. The attempt took place back in November and involved 68 girls from year 8 conducting two science experiments to measure the value of acceleration due to gravity. They joined 2,215 girls at 26 schools and academies across the country - all members of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST). “It’s inspiring to be part of making science history but more importantly to be bucking a negative educational trend”, said Kathryn Pullen. “Studies have shown that women who go to girls’ schools are more likely to study stereotypically male subjects like physics and chemistry, both at school and at university. We know this to be true from our own experience, with around a quarter of our girls taking science subjects in the sixth form, compared to the much lower national average – for example 1.6% for physics.”
“Sydenham High has always delivered academic excellence but it is great to have achieved some of our best results to date in our 125th Anniversary year”, said Headteacher, Kathryn Pullen. “Academic success is vital in today’s competitive university and work environment and we work hard to ensure that all our girls can achieve the qualifications they needforget and deserve. Don’t to sayHowever, you saw it in The Family Grapevine
Chinese language tutor, all ages & levels, tel. 020 8289 2075 Chinese Workshops, Cantonese and Mandarin group, 7 yrs+, tel. 07738 216 211 El Quijote Spanish Club in Bromley for children 4 yrs+, tel. 020 8325 1043 El Quijote Spanish Clubin Bromley for babies & toddlers, tel. 020 8325 1043 English as an Additional Language Support Service, tel. 020 8290 5397 English, French & German tuition, GCSE & A level standard, tel. 01689 830036 French tuition for GCSE, A levels, tel. 01689 606409 Fully qualified German teacher, GCSE, A/S, and A-Level, tel. 020 8464 1472 Fun French and Spanish, LCF Clubs, tel. 020 8402 9534 La Jolie Ronde, French classes, Bromley, tel. 020 8325 3841 Le Club Francais, French & Spanish lessons, 6 yrs +, tel. 020 8313 0876 Le Club Francais, Fun French, Orpington, tel. 01689 831755 Les Petits Francais, french tuition, 6 yrs +, tel. 020 8313 0876 One Language TS, teaches Italian to beginners to advanced, tel. 07598 943606 Patricia Biggs, tutoring in French, tel. 01689 825353 Private French tuition, 13 to 19 yrs, tel. 07846 727 215 Qualified Chinese teacher, tutoring in this language, tel. 020 8461 4373 Spanish lessons, all levels, fully qualified Spanish Teacher, tel. 07958 460842 Spanish tutor, coaching for students for GCSE’s & A levels, tel. 07973 764798 Tuition in all languages, GCSE, AS, A level, tel. 020 8466 1073 Ursula Bendle, tuition in German, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8467 0793
Music Teachers Boogie Mites Preschool Music Workshops, tel. 07918 070491 Bromley Youth Music Trust, Bromley, tel. 020 8467 1566 Cello lessons, beginner to diploma, 10 yrs+, tel. 020 8778 2634 Clive’s Easylearn Rock & Pop School, Chislehurst, 7 yrs+, tel. 07593 787 701 Elizabeth Mace, Clarinet and SaxaphoneTeacher, tel. 01689 810795 French horn, beginners to advanced and group coaching, tel. 020 8289 8864 Guitar, theory and zither music composition tuition, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8778 8240
EL QUIJOTE SPANISH CLUB
4 years upwards
Supports the National Curriculum
GCSE Year 7, 8 and 9 Bromley Area
0208 325 1043 spanishclubbromley@yahoo.co.uk
www.spanish4all.co.uk Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts, singing 7 yrs+, tel. 07858 459018 Marisa Cooper LTCL, Piano Teacher, Orpington, tel. 01689 820533 Piano and electronic keyboard tutor, tel. 01689 877121 Piano teacher, tuition to all ages & standards, Bromley, tel. 020 8325 3324 Piano Tuition, beginners to advanced, Beckenham, 6 yrs+, tel. 07779 581816 Piano Tuition, Sundridge Park, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9548 Piano/keyboard tuition. All levels and ages. GCSE & A Levels, tel. 01689 862002 Pianoforte and Theory Tuition available, 5 yrs+, tel. 01689 872 750 Private clarinet and singing tuition, tel. 020 8464 1645 Singing lessons, all ages, levels & musical genres, tel. 0208 460 0048 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Beckenham, 4 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8979 2156 Trumpet tuition for pupils from the age of 5 upwards, tel. 01689 602121 Violin tuition, aimed at gifted preschoolers, tel. 01689 821855
Out of School Clubs After School & Breakfast Club, Burnt Ash Primary School, tel. 07940 394926 After School & Breakfast Club, Crofton Infants School, tel. 07746 054901 After School & Breakfast Club, Darrick Wood Infants School, tel. 07951 958397 After School & Breakfast Club, Darrick Woods Infants School, tel. 07951 958397 After School & Breakfast Club, Gray’s Farm Primary School, tel. 07903 652125 After School Club, Darrick Wood Junior School, tel. 07903 916420 All Souls Church, Pratts Bottom, after school club, tel. 01689 827810 Bromley Football Club, coaching sessions, 4 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8460 5291 Bromley Mytime, Play and Childcare, tel. 020 8323 1777 Chaos Art Club After School Club, Beckenham, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8650 9697 Children of the Future, Out of School Club, Anerley, tel. 07939 722506 Chucklebox Out of School Club, various locations 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8777 0218 Coksie Kids Club (St Peter & St Paul), St Paul’s Cray, tel. 020 8302 3046 Darrick Wood After-School Soccer Club, tel. 01689 860522 Darwin Leisure Centre AfterSchool Soccer Club, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 540606
Early Risers Out of School Club, Anerley, 4 to 15 yrs, tel. 07949 579019
Priory After-School Soccer Club, Orpington, tel. 01689 897793 Red Hill Primary School, Chislehurst, After School Club, tel. 07932 254583 Royston Primary School, Penge, After School & Breakfast Club, tel. 07903 652126 Sara Phillips School of Dancing, Bromley & Bickley,Saturdays, tel. 020 8290 5581 Skills Academy, out of school soccer club, 5 to 15 yrs, tel. 01689 828385 St Vincent’s Primary School, Mottingham, After School Club, tel. 07930 289522 Stingers Kids Club Holiday Playscheme, Biggin Hill, 5 to 11, tel. 07889 361200
J’amies Gymnastics Academy,Beckenham, Chislehurst, all ages, tel. 020 8464 1477 Langley After-School Soccer Club,Eric Liddell Leisure Centre, tel. 020 8663 1906 Mottingham Primary School, After School Club, tel. 020 8857 9675 Pavilion After-School Soccer Club, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9911 Petts Wood & Orpington Chess Club Pixies Kidz Clubz, St Marys, Beckenham, 4.5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8405 5483
Open all year for 4-11yrs
Fantastic Play Areas
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24 Holiday Schemes and Activities - Party Time
Out of School Clubs Sunnyfields After-School Club & Holiday Playscheme, 4 to 11, tel. 020 8313 3745 The Pavilion Leisure Centre, After School Club, tel. 07904 289462 The Spa After-School Soccer Club, Beckenham, 3 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8650 0233 Unicorn Primary School, Beckenham, Buzz After School Club, tel. 020 8663 2638 Valley School. Before and after school care, tel. 07734305290 Valley School. Before and after school care, tel. 07734305290 Walnuts After-School Soccer Club, Orpington, tel. 01689 870533
Holiday Schemes and Activities Activate Sport Day Camps, Eltham College, 25 July - 19 Aug, tel. 0115 973 1676 Babington House Holiday Scheme, Chislehurst, 3 to 8 yrs, tel. 07790 380094 Barracudas Activity Camps, 4.5 to 16 yrs, tel. 0845 123 5299 Bromley Environmental Education Centre, nature lessons, tel. 01689 862815 Bromley Family Link Holiday Club, tel. 020 8466 6644 Bromley Mytime at the Spa Holiday Playscheme, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 3636 Bromley Mytime at the Walnuts Holiday Playscheme, 5 yrs, tel. 01689 883804 Bromley Mytime, CONNECT, programmes run in the holidays, tel. 020 8323 1706 Bromley Mytime, Darrick Wood Holiday Playscheme, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 883804
Bromley Mytime, Pavilion Holiday Playscheme, 5 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8313 3800 Children’s Riding, New Lodge Centre, Mottingham Lane, tel. 020 8851 6447 Chucklebox Out of School and Holiday Provision, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8777 0218 Cookery clubs, parties & school holiday workshops, 5-18yrs, tel. 0774 871 5644 Cudham Environment Activities Centre, residential centre, tel. 01959 574 660 D&D Footie Focus, coaching and activities, 2 to 15 years, tel. 07969 669153 Dance Fusion Holiday Workshops & Activities, tel. 07973 559158 Darrick Wood Holiday Camp, tel. 020 8323 1718 David Lloyd, Stanhope Grove, Beckenham, tel. 020 8662 6160 Day Camps, Downe Activity Centre, 8 to 16 yrs, tel. 01959 542642 Early Risers Holiday Playscheme, Anerley, 4 to 15 yrs, tel. 07949 579019 HJA Summer School, 10-3pm, 1st to 5th August 2011, all ages, tel. 020 8249 3299 Indelible Studios, holiday workshop for young children, tel. 07502 149418 Italia Conti, Chislehurst, summer school, tel. 020 8325 0921 Jumoke (Holiday Club), Anerley, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 020 8656 8684 Little Stars Dancing Holidays, Anerely & Keston, 4 yrs +, tel. 0844 809 9218 Love2Dance summer, dance and arts school, July 2011, tel. 07940 233882 Mrs Bonds Village Nursery (Holiday Playscheme) 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 01689 811295
Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Holiday Scheme, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 2800 Oakey Cokey Club, Orpington, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 07958 159405 Shelly’s Summer Scheme, Orpington, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 07746 480065 Skills Academy Soccer Camp, Orpington, 5 to 15 yrs, tel. 01689 828385 Stingers Kids Club Holiday Playscheme, Biggin Hill, 0 - 8yrs, tel. 07889 361200 Superkids Holiday Playscheme, Beckenham, 4 to 11 yrs, tel. 07732 305454 The Lucy Griffiths Dance & Theatre Classes Summer Courses, tel. 01689 827669 The Park Langley Club, Beckenham, 4 to 12 yrs, tel. 020 8658 9028 Tubbenden School Link, Orpington, 5 to 12 yrs, tel. 01689 860276 Twixus Child Care Centre Holiday Playscheme, 4 to 16 yrs, tel. 01689 821033 United Angels Cheerleading Squad, Summer camps, Bromley, tel. 07946 780 005
St. Albans Hall, Mottingham, tel. 020 8300 4648 St. Andrew’s Church Hall, Lower Road, Orpington, tel. 01689 823775 St. Barnabas Church Hall, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 1671 St. Georges Church Hall, Bromley, tel. 07793 394 467 St. Marys Church Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 871318 STC Sports Club, New Eltham, tel. 020 8850 4698 The Azelia Hall, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 1646 The Chelsfield Community Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 854976 The Civic Halls Booking Office, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 4300 The Orpington Halls, tel. 01689 823563 The Petts Wood Memorial Hall, tel. 01689 877313 Valley Community Hall, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 573917 Valley Community Hall, Biggin Hill, suitable for parties, tel. 01959 573917 West Wickham Leisure Centre, hall hire, tel. 020 8777 5686
Hall Hire
Party Venues
Anerley Methodist Church Halls, children’s parties, tel. 020 8289 3524 Anerley Town Hall, tel. 020 8676 5666 Assembly Rooms, West Wickham, 12 yrs and under only, tel. 020 8462 5208 Beckenham Public Hall, great for children’s parties, tel. 020 8650 3483 Bromley Catholic Social Club, tel. 020 8402 4863 Bromley Parish Church Youth Centre Hall, children’s parties, tel. 020 8777 2459 Bromley United Reformed Church Hall, tel. 020 8464 8217 Chris Mumbray Hall, Mottingham, suitable for parties, tel. 020 8851 0683 Christ Church Hall, Chislehurst, kids parties up to 10 yrs, tel. 020 8467 6669 Christ Church, Charterhouse Road, Orpington, tel. 01689 871601 Clock House Methodist Church Halls, parites for 11 yrs under, tel. 020 8325 5243 Crofton Halls, Orpington, tel. 01689 832158 Dance Company Studios, Beckenham, tel. 020 8325 7316 Flamingo Park Sports & Leisure Club, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8309 1012 Hayes Old Church Schools, available for children’s parties, tel. 020 8462 4029 Kingshall Country Club, Beckenham, tel. 020 8778 8322 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Poverest Coronation Hall, Orpington, tel. 01689 876314 Sanderson Hall, Orpington, tel. 01689 878344 Spitfire Youth Centre Hall, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 574835 St Giles Centre, Farnborough, capacity of 30/40 for parties, tel. 01689 853471 St Mark’s Church Room, Bromley, suitable for parties, tel. 020 8460 6220 St Mary’s Church Centre, Orpington, children’s parties, tel. 01689 852905 St Michael’s Hall, Bromley, capacity of 100 for parties, tel. 020 8464 2369
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Adventure Kingdom, Bromley Civic Centre, tel. 020 8290 1998 Antics, tel. 07878931775 Art on a Plate, paint your own ceramics, birthday parties, tel. 07946 564641 Beaver Water World, Tatsfield, Westerham, tel. 01959 577747 Bromley Gymboree and Party Centre, Bromley, tel. 07855 661764 Bromley Ski Centre, Sandy Lane, St Pauls Cray, tel. 01689 876812 Buzz Zone, Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 870533 Chislehurst Caves, tel. 020 8467 3264 Christmas Tree Farm, Downe Village, tel. 01689 861603 Colfe’s Leisure Centre, let us organise your child’s party, tel. 020 8297 9110 Crystals Palace Park, Children’s Farmyard, Zoo, Penge, tel. 020 8778 5572 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 9111 Face Studios, photo shoot parties, birthday, school leavers, tel. 020 8859 3815 Fired Up, Petts Wood, pottery painting studio, fab parties, tel. 01689 825414 Gambado, Beckenham, Under 10’s, tel. 020 8662 6910 Hayes Country Club West Common Road, Hayes, tel. 020 8462 3846 Little Kickers, football parties, party details on request, tel. 020 8432 0982 Playtimes Inc, LA Fitness,Sandy Lane,St Pauls Cray,Orpington, tel. 01689 836 171 Purple Vision Photography,children & teenager photo parties, tel. 020 8850 4421 Quasar Elite, Bromley, 7 years +, tel. 020 8466 7689 Rock n Roller, Family Roller Disco, The Walnuts, Orpington, tel. 07970 266790 St Michael’s Hall, Bromley, capacity of 100 for parties, tel. 020 8464 2369 Stormit Enterprises, party venues, tel. 0800 083 3040 The Buttermilk Barn Cookery School, birthday parties, tel. 01689 820061 The Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9911
The Spa Leisure Centre, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0233 The Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 870533 West Wickham Pools, pool parties, tel. 020 8777 5686
Party Supplies All Dressed Up, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 9625 All Shapes and Slices, Novelty Cakes for every Occasion, tel. 01689 838262 Anything U Fancy, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 8476 Ashley Aspin Homemade Cakes, tel. 07808 887528 Balloonease, Party balloon specialists, tel. 020 8249 5598 Balloons at Ellies Gems, balloons for all occasions, tel. 01959 574494 Beckenham Bouncers, bouncy hire company based in Beckenham, tel. 07947 838346 BJ Bouncy Castle, Orpington, tel. 07956 838687 Bounce Away, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 571266 Bouncy Bees, castles available for toddlers to adults, tel. 020 8462 0687 Bouncy Parties, castles for all ages, unique designs, tel. 01689 710012 Bromley Cake Craft Celebration and novelty cakes, tel. 020 8313 0090 Brownies Bouncy Castles, bubble machine, tel. 07957 663412 Cake Expectations cake decorations and tin hire, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 2338 Cakes by Nichola, for any occasion, novelty, wedding etc, tel. 020 8460 8375 Cakes for all occasions, individually designed to order, tel. 020 8777 9998 Easy Party Box, tel. 0871 200 3360 Fancier Dress, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 3611 Fancy Dress Me, West Wickham, tel. 020 8462 3664 Fancy That, Eltham, SE9, tel. 020 8333 4500 Jay’s Bouncy Castles, tel. 020 8467 3663 Larger Than Life Stagewear, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 9010 Lusher Cakes,all occasions,accommodate dietary requirements, tel. 020 8289 1399 Monster Parties.co.uk, tel. 01702 528400 Orpington Bouncy Castles, tel. 01689 600676 partypieces for great children’s parties, tel. 01635 201844 SAY IT WITH CHOCOLATE personalised chocolate bars for all oc, tel. 01689 821021 Says Sugercraft 230 Eltham High Street SE9, tel. 020 8850 1231 Shelley’s Cakes, special occasion cakes made to order, tel. 020 8325 6930 Stormit Enterprises, party supplies, tel. 0800 083 3040 The Balloon FX Company, professional balloon decorators, tel. 01959 574785 The One Stop Party Shop, High Street, Penge, tel. 020 8676 7900 The Party Pirate, funky & oool one-stop party shop for kids, tel. 07964 874129 The Tea Cosy Cake maker, Downe, tel. 0843 257 1239 Worlds End Cake Craft, Orpington, tel. 01689 851574 Your Party By Post, tel. 01293 575314
Party Entertainers Lillypips soft play hire for the under 4’s, tel. 07850605456 www.littlelillypips.co.uk Absolutely Fabulous exciting magic & puppets, balloons games, tel. 020 8658 2638 Action Stars Parties, traditional and sporty party games, tel. 07840 352784 Allsorts of Fun, Pirate, Knight, Spy parties, tel. 07845 320001 Amazing Children’s Parties, Fully Guaranteed, Freephone, tel. 0800 0188118 Arty Crafty, Petts Wood, 2 to 7 yrs, tel. 01689 608504 Baby Sensory 1st Birthday partiesmusic,dance,bubbles,lights, tel. 07813 303 887 Balls, Bibs and Cones, football parties, tel. 07757 865350 Be My Bear Ltd, childrens party company, creative party kits, tel. 01492 544666 Boo Hiccup, tel. 07734 101 987 Boogie Mites Children’s Parties, 1-6 yrs, tel. 07918 070491 Bouncy Parties, castles for all ages, unique designs, tel. 01689 710012 Bromley Football Club, children’s parties, 4 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8460 5291 Candy and Floss, tel. 07961 707 222 Cartoon Parties, covering all Bromley areas, tel. 07985 718502 Caterpillar Music Parties, 0 to 4 yrs, tel. 0870 1999090 Catwalk Kids, 4 to 10 yr old girls, tel. 07793 058071 Celebrity Reptiles, tel. 07958 796210 Children’s disco, entertainer, lights, games, bubbles & fun, tel. 01689 822938 Children’s jewellery making parties, tel. 07970 524213 Children’s Recording Studio and pop star packages, Studio 74, tel. 020 8295 4255 Cookery clubs, parties & school holiday workshops, 5-18yrs, tel. 0774 871 5644 Crafy Expressions, mini makeovers, face painting, funky hair, tel. 07904 728 318 Creepy Crawly Show, live exotic animals, exciting parties, tel. 020 3330 2133 Crocodile Encounters, the reptiles that come to you!!, tel. 0845 020 4364 D&D Footie Focus, football themed parties, 2 to 15 years, tel. 07969 669153 Dainty Sue, tel. 07899 771 297 Daisy’s Entertainments, tel. 020 8966 9556 Dance Fusion Dance workshop & Disco Parties, tel. 07973 559158 Dance FX Discos, Biggin Hill, discos for 5 to 15 yrs, tel. 01959 574785 David Wilde, entertainment for all events, Punch & Judy, tel. 020 8650 2840 Dazzle and Fizz Kids Parties, Speciality Performers all ages, tel. 01983 562019 Face Painter 5yrs exp BA Hons From Princesses to monsters, tel. 020 8249 2787
Unleash your child! Don’t make a mess in your own home! Art courses for pre school and after school designed by an artist and lecturer including holiday camps and parties. For details of your nearest club visit www.chaosartclub.co.uk or call 020 8693 4621
Kitchen Stars
Cooking classes and parties for children and teens 07904 238 748 www.kitchenstars.co.uk Face Painting/Tattoo’s/Funky Hair/ Makeovers, tel. 020 8657 8336 Face Studios, photo shoot parties, birthday, school leavers, tel. 020 8859 3815 Faerie, Sparkle & Spa Parties, all areas in Bromley Borough, tel. 01959 540589 Freckles, Party Entertainer www. frecklesandfriends.co.uk, tel. 01621 773966 Froggle the Clown, parties, magic,balloons, puppetry, games, tel. 0845 0504509 Get animated with Brown Bowler Animation Parties, tel. 07816 272744 Glitterize Pamper Parties, tel. 0785883964 Gordon the Magician Parties for children aged 3 years up, tel. 0800 043 7469 www.disbelieving.com Greenbow Entertainment, tel. 0787 233 0021 Have a Ball, Allsports mini games & football parties, tel. 07812 571440 James Hailes Entertainments, fun-discos, magic show, tel. 01689 666103 Jazz Hands and Party Feet. Dance Parties and more, tel. 01689 827 669 JOJO, magical children’s entertainer, balloons, magic, music, tel. 020 8857 4206 Kids Pamper Parties, tel. 07972301684 Kid’s Parties, Dance Shows, Hen Parties, Discos, Studio 74, tel. 020 8295 4255 Kitchen Stars, cooking classes & parties, tel. 07904 238 748 www.kitchenstars.co.uk Krazy K, children’s entertainer, disco and pamper parties, tel. 07967 212664 KT’s Parties, themed parties & discos, tots to teens, tel. 07759 067777
Little Kickers, football parties, party details on request, tel. 020 8432 0982 Loopy Lou’s Fun Factory, ultimate party experience, tel. 07967 346797 Mad Science, South East, birthday parties, tel. 0208 832 7447 MK Dance, childrens dance parties at your choice of location, tel. 07841 527642 Mr Bungle Show, funny pantomime style show, tel. 07831 524713 Mrs Roundabout, under 7’s entertainer, magic, puppets, music, tel. 01474 350712 Munchkin Sports do kids birthday parties for 2-7 yr olds, tel. 0800 0235 801 www.munchkinsportsltd.com Natalie’s World, face painting, cooking, makeovers, discos, tel. 07802 821559 Party Bus, fun anywhere, full catering, tel. 01689 858664 Party Magic, with Uncle Roy & Scruffy the Dog, tel. 01322 349848 Pink Princess,children’s dance parties, 5 to 13 yrs,Bromley, tel. 07912 638 470 PipSqueaks Music Parties, 1 to 8 yrs, tel. 01689 823880 Pixie Blush Face Painting, tel. 07873 405546
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Bromley MyTime, tel. 020 8323 1777 No Limits Scheme, information booklet on leisure activities, tel. 020 8323 1707 Physioactive, physio, sports injury & training centre, SE9, tel. 020 8857 6000 Sport Bromley, organisation covering all voluntary clubs, tel. 020 8467 9744 Swim Bromley, to develop swimming within the LBB, tel. 01689 852773
Bluebird Wheelchair Basketball Club, 13 yrs+, tel. 020 8462 4698 Bromley Family Link, Youth Club, 13 to 18 yrs, tel. 077 78655093 Cannons Holiday Scheme, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 2800 CASPA, Junior Youth Club, St Pauls Cray, tel. 07957 924 287 Cator Park Holiday Scheme, Beckenham, tel. 020 8778 9893 Children’s Riding, New Lodge Centre, Mottingham Lane, tel. 020 8851 6447 Conquest Swimming Club, Beckenham, all ages, tel. 01959 563608 Discovery Club, sports club for people with disabilities, tel. 01689 891981 Environment Bromley, walks for the blind & partially sighted, tel. 020 8658 6953 Epix, Orpington, Scheme for children with special needs, tel. 020 8460 8713 Focus, facilitates leisure, social activities & outings, tel. 020 8658 9663 Football Club, young people with disabilities, 10 yrs+, tel. 01689 838797 Green Dragon Judo Club, Darrick Wood, 6 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8777 5325 HALO Handicapped Activities and Leisure Organisation, tel. 020 8856 4629 Jaspar Group, riding for the Disabled Association,1 to 16yrs, tel. 01689 826535 Magpie Dance, learning difficulties, 11 yrs+, tel. 020 8290 6633 NC Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Days, 8 to 18 yrs, tel. 07892 725 180 Petts Wood Playgroup Holiday Club (Special Needs), tel. 01689 872053 Phoenix Children’s Resource Centre, under 5s, tel. 020 8466 9988 Photo Voice, photography workshop, West Wickham,12 to 18 yrs, tel. 0207 033 3878 Richie’s Den, activities to suit age range & needs, 8-16yrs, tel. 020 8516 5089 Riding for the Disabled Association, tel. 0845 241 6364 Saturday Club for children with physical disability, 5-18yrs, tel. 020 8466 6644 Scoutlink, 9th West Wickham (Special Needs), tel. 020 8462 4432 Scouts, 9th West Wickham Special Needs Group, tel. 020 8462 4432 Sharks Swimming Club, Mottingham, 6 yrs +, tel. 0208 852 1312 Southborough Lane Stables, Bromley, tel. 020 8467 5236 Special K Club, West Wickham, for children with disabilities, tel. 020 8658 9028 Storm Wheelchair Basketball Club, 13 yrs+, tel. 020 8651 0923 The Learning Zone, leisure facilities and social outings, tel. 020 8658 9663 The Lion Swimming Club, Eltham, for all disabilities & ages, tel. 020 8859 3998
Leisure and Sport for Disabled and Special Needs Children
Health Clubs and Sports Centres
ABLE2 Swimming, TheSpa at Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0233 ABLE2 Swimming, Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 870 533 ABLE2 Swimming, West Wickham Leisure Centre, tel. 020 8777 5686 Active Club-facilitates leisure, social activities & outings, tel. 020 8658 9663 Bizz Club for young people with learning disabilities, tel. 01689 853388 Bizz Club, club for young people with learning disabilities, tel. 01689 853 388
Colfe’s Leisure Centre, SE12, tel. 020 8297 9110 Darrick Wood School Sports Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 860522 Darwin Sports Centre, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 540606 David Lloyd, Stanhope Grove, Beckenham, tel. 020 8662 6160 Dragons Health Club, St Pauls Cray, Orpington, tel. 01689 874884 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 9111
Party Entertainers Playdayz, tel. 07956132785 Prostars, football parties, bouncy castles, tel. 020 8464 6453 Purple Vision Photography,children & teenager photo parties, tel. 020 8850 4421 Racing Challenge West Kent, fantastic parties, 7 yrs+, tel. 01732 460614 Reptile Razzmatazz, Party Entertainer with exotic animals, tel. 01689 850760 Rob Page Magic, all areas, all ages, all occasions, tel. 01322 222126 Rock n Roller, Family Roller Disco, The Walnuts, Orpington, tel. 07970 266790 RugbyTots Parties, tel. 0845 313 3242 Sew Fun Parties, sewing parties tailored for your child, tel. 020 8467 3920 Silver Clay Parties,’Make & Take’ Real Silver pendants,8yrs+, tel. 020 8650 8114 Smartie Artie, 1st class children’s entertainment for 40 yrs, tel. 01582 600529 Sparklebrush Face Painting, a fun and professional service, tel. 07722 129428 Sparkles Face Painting, tel. 020 8658 0685 Splat Cooking Parties and workshops for children, tel. 0870 766 8290 Stormit Enterprises, party entertainers, tel. 0800 083 3040 The Buttermilk Barn Cookery School, birthday parties, tel. 01689 820061 The Fab Film Co, animation, film-making parties for 6-12 yrs, tel. 020 8778 4959 The Magical Fairy magic balloons puppets and fun, Shortlands, tel. 020 8464 1889 The Partyman Company, party entertainment specialists, tel. 0800 781 6362 Tippee Toes, under 5’s party entertainment, soft play hire, tel. 07903 618432 Top Entertainers for Children’s & Adults Parties, tel. 01689 824040 Truly Scrumptious Pamper Parties, tel. 0800 002 5 827 TTT’s Parties & Lollipop Events, tel. 020 8857 5664 Uncle Terry, parties, magic shows, Punch & Judy etc, tel. 01689 872386 Vintage Afternoons, tel. 07792 097 325
Leisure and Sport Services
Fitness First, Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8663 6762 Langley Park Sports Centre, Beckenham, tel. 020 8663 1906 Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing, Hayes Lane, Bromley, tel. 020 8466 2800 Parklangley Club, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 9028 The Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9911 The Priory Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 897793 The Spa Leisure Centre, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0233 The Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 870533 Virgin Active, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 7111 West Wickham Leisure Centre, tel. 020 8777 5686 Wickham Park Sports Club, tel. 01689 878595
Scouts, 23rd Bromley (St. Augustine’s), tel. 020 8467 0664 Scouts, 5th Beckenham South, 10.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8778 5746 Scouts, 9th West Wickham Special Needs Group, tel. 020 8462 4432 Scouts, Bromley District, 6 yrs +, tel. 01322 662033 Scouts, Chislehurst District, 6 yrs +, tel. 020 8302 3067 Scouts, Orpington District, tel. 01959 577968
Bikes Cycle Training, Borough Wide, tel. 020 8313 4546 Penge Cycle Club, Get confident on your bike All ages, tel. 07757 951993
Bowling and Skittles
Crystal Palace Bowmen, Beckenham, tel. 020 8460 4542
Beckenham Bowls Club, all ages, tel. 020 8658 7074 Cray Valley Bowls Club, Orpington, all ages, tel. 01689 870387 Crystal Palace Indoor Bowling Club, Anerley Road, SE20, tel. 020 8778 6976
Arts and Crafts
Boys’ Brigade
Archery
Art and Craft Classes for Kids, Beckenham Methodist Church, tel. 07759 045444 Art Club, Anerley Town Hall, 8 yrs+, tel. 020 8676 5666 Arty Crafty, Petts Wood, 18 mths to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 608504 Boogie Mites Craft Workshops, 1 to 6 yrs, tel. 07918 070491 Bromley Arts Council, Ripley Arts Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8464 5816 Chaos Art Club, Beckenham, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8650 9497 Crafts Bee, Craft classes for everoyne, tel. 020 8650 7099 www.craftsbee.com Seams so Easy, machine sewing classes, Bromey areas, 8yrs +, tel. 07717 315735 Sew Fun Classes, introducing children to sewing, tel. 020 8467 3920 Sue Lamb’s Art & Pottery Courses, Bromley, 5 to 14 yrs, tel. 01732 811241
Athletics Beckenham Running Club, all ages, tel. 020 8650 0266 Blackheath & Bromley Harriers AC, BEES Academy, 9 yrs +, tel. 020 8300 7894
Badminton Badminton development coach, all levels (CRB checked), tel. 020 8651 2053 Parklangley Badminton Club, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 9028
Basketball Bickley & Bromley Youth Basketball Club, 10 to 21 yrs, tel. 020 8460 0020 Microsport; ball sports for preschool children, tel. 01263 741938 Storm Wheelchair Basketball Club, 13 yrs+, tel. 020 8651 0923
Beavers Cubs and Scouts 1st Cray Valley Air Scout Group, Orpington, tel. 01689 833 586 8th West Wickham Scout Group, 6 to 25 yrs, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 1365 Beaver Scouts, 5th Beckenham South, 6 yrs +, tel. 020 8778 5746 Emmanuel United Reformed Church, West Wickham, 3 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8777 1007 Scouting Association, tel. 01959 577 968 Scoutlink, 9th West Wickham (Special Needs), tel. 020 8462 4432
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Petts Wood and Orpington Chess Club, 14 yrs+, tel. 020 8663 6212
Chislehurst & West Kent Cricket Club, 9 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8467 0199 Microsport; ball sports for preschool children, tel. 01263 741938 Old Dunstonians Cuaco Cricket Club, Beckenham, all ages, tel. 020 8650 1779 Old Elthamians Cricket Club, Chislehurst, junior section, tel. 07771 825723 Prostars Multi Sport, tel. 020 8464 6453 Sydenham Cricket Club, Beckenham, junior section, tel. 020 8778 8421 Wickham Park Cricket Club, 5 yrs+, tel. 01689 858283
Clay Modelling and Pottery
Croquet
Art on a Plate, mobile pottery painting studio in Bromley, tel. 07946 564641 Fired Up, Petts Wood, pottery painting studio, tel. 01689 825414
Hayes, Bromley and Keston Croquet Club, 15 yrs +, tel. 020 8460 8711
Boys’ Brigade, Borough wide, tel. 01442 231681
Cards and Board Games
Collecting Bromley and Beckenham Philatelic Society, stamps, auctions, tel. 020 8778 7001
Computers Computer Club at Orpington Library, tel. 01689 831551 Independent Computer Products Users Group, Biggin Hill, tel. 020 8651 5436
Conservation and Wildlife Beaver Water World, Tatsfield, Westerham, tel. 01959 577747 British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield, Surrey, tel. 01342 834658 Bromley Environmental Education Centre, tel. 01689 862815 Cudham Environment Activities Centre, residential centre, tel. 01959 574 660
Cookery Cookery clubs, parties & school holiday workshops, 5-18yrs, tel. 0774 871 5644 Kitchen Stars, cooking classes & parties, tel. 07904 238 748 The Buttermilk Barn Cookery School, children’s and adults, tel. 01689 820061
Cricket Beckenham Cricket Club, junior section, tel. 020 8650 0266 Bickley Park Cricket Club, junior section, tel. 020 8467 2211 Bromley Common Cricket Club, junior section, tel. 01689 819158 Bromley Cricket Club, junior section, tel. 020 8460 0281 Bromley District Cricket Coaching, Beckenham, all ages, tel. 07872 109 834 www.bromleydcc.com
Dance and Drama Advanced Musical Production, Studio 74, Bickley, 10 yrs+, tel. 020 8295 4255 All the Arts Theatre Schools, 3 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8850 2384 Alpha Dancing Club, children’s Ballroom & Latin Classes, SE9, tel. 07850 178869 Ballet Belles, Ballet Classes, Tues am/pm 20 mths & up, tel. 07703 531060 Bassett School of Dance, Plaistow Lane, Bromley, 3 yrs+, tel. 020 8289 7676 Belly Dancing, Elaine Armstrong, Eltham, 14 yrs+, tel. 07986 357603 Belly Dancing, Jacqueline Chapman, Chislehurst, all ages, tel. 020 8300 7616 Boys only Hip Hop, Studio 74, Bickley, 5 to 8 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Breakdancing for Boys & Girls, Studio 74, Bickley, 7 yrs+, tel. 020 8295 4255 Breathe Street, street dance, Bromley, 3 yrs to adults, tel. 07707 766874 Bright Sparks Performers Musical Theatre Co, Biggin Hill, tel. 0844 809 9218 Bright Sparks Performers, Anerley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 0844 809 9218 Bright Sparks Performers, West Wickham, tel. 0844 809 9218 Campbell School of Dance, Anerley, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 020 8777 7529 Catherine Gill School of Ballet, www. catherinegill.co.uk, tel. 020 8295 1090 Centre Stage Theatre Academy, Bromley, tel. 07793 058071 Cheerleading, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Children & Teenager Street Dance Classes, Biggin Hill, tel. 0844 809 9218 Children’s Ballroom,Street,Jazz,Hip Hop,Studio 74, 4 to 18yr, tel. 020 8295 4255 Chislehurst and Sidcup Ballet Club, all ages, tel. 020 8464 6848
Cocarola, ballroom & latin dance classes, Hayes & Orpington, tel. 07713 571023 Coleen Man Dance Academy, Orpington, 2.5 to 18 yrs, tel. 07720 289906 Cooper School of Dance & Theatre Arts, Bromley, 3 yrs +, tel. 07956 296376 D & B Theatre School, Bromley, tel. 020 8698 8880 Dance Company Studios, West Wickham, all ages, tel. 020 8402 2424 Dance Fusion, Orpington, all ages, tel. 07973 559158 Dance Jam Company All Dance Styles Tots - Adults Westerham, tel. 07968 103512 Dance Off Studios, Orpington, tel. 07583 085145 Dance4you Performing Arts School, Beckenham, tel. 020 8325 7316 DANCING ART ACADEMIA, Kathak classes for age 5+, Gargee, tel. 07738 473523 Debbie Fyffe Theatre School, tel. 020 8462 9939 Disco Freestyle, Studio 74, Bickley, 5 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Drama Classes, Studio 74, Bickley, 5 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Drama Lab, Beckenham & West Wickham, 7 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8249 9450 Emily Jade Theatre Arts, Farnborough & Eltham, 2.5 to 8 yrs, tel. 07753 346307 Emmerson School of Dancing, Petts Wood, 3 yrs +, tel. 01689 832634 Freestyle Dance Company, dance like MTV stars, Beckenham, tel. 01622 817006 Get dan-n-dance, street dance classes, Bromley,, tel. 07904 424 504 Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, all areas, tel. 01689 812336 Herbert Justice Academy of Theatre Arts, 3 yrs to Adult, tel. 020 8249 3299 Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts, tel. 07858 459018 Hotsteps, children’s dance classes, 5 to 16 yrs, tel. 01689 822702 Indelible Studios,ballet,creative & street dance,Beckenham, tel. 07502 149418 ISTD Modern & Tap, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Italia Conti Associate School, Chislehurst, 3 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8325 0921 Jam Dance Company All Dance Styles. Tots - Adults Westerham, tel. 07968 103512 Janie Harris School of Dance, Ballet classes in Beckenham, tel. 01892 863505 Jay Aston Theatre Arts, Hayes, 2.5 yrs +, tel. 01959 577792
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CHILDREN’S CLASS Starting Sat 9th Mar 12pm - 1pm Boys and girls aged 3 years+ £5 per class
Call Jemma 07814 962016 www.mcsloyschoolofirishdance.co.uk
Dance and Drama Jet Dance Academy, Orpington, 5 yrs+, tel. 01689 878344 Jigsaw Performing Arts School, Bromley & Chislehurst, tel. 020 8447 4530 J’s Dance Factory, Bromley, 3 to 17 yrs, tel. 0844 414 2755 Kindy Drama, Preschool classes, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 812336 Laura Bruce Dance Academy (LBDA), Beckenham, 3 yrs+, tel. 07949 824 881 www.bromley-dance-school.co.uk
Ballet Belles Ballet classes for children aged 20 months and up.
Toddlers can enjoy a fun ballet based class, whilst older children can learn The Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Teacher Belle was trained by The Royal Ballet and the R.A.D, she has enjoyed a full career as a dancer and is highly experienced with kids. Belle was White cat in Andrew Lloyd Webbers ‘CATS’.Most importantly, Belle loves to teach and pass on her passion for ballet to her pupils. Tuesday am/pm term time classes St. Marys Church, College Rd, Bromley
Call Belle for info and a FREE TRIAL
07703 531060
Love2Dance, street dancing, Bromley, 3 to 15 yrs, tel. 07940 233882 Lucie Benson School of Dance, West Wickham, 2.5 yrs to teens, tel. 07913 796608 Lucy Lovick Dance School, Penge, 2 yrs+, tel. 07888 657685 Michelle Sidwell Academy of Dance, Chislehurst, all ages, tel. 07743 631920 MKDance Bromley area, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 07841 527642 Paul Nicholas School of Acting, Chislehurst, 6 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8462 9447 Pauline Waller School of Dancing, Orpington, 3 yrs+, tel. 01689 897328 Perform, drama workshops for children, 4 to 8 yrs, tel. 0845 400 4000 Principle Act Arts, tel. 020 8304 7800 RAD Ballet, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Sara Phillips School of Dancing, Bromley & Bickley, 3 yrs +, tel. 020 8290 5581 Scottish Country Dancing Classes in Orpington, tel. 01689 873511 Scottish Country Dancing Classes in Orpington, tel. 01689 873511 Sellors Dance Academy, Orpington, tel. 07912 638 470 Shimmi Shake (Shirley) dance classes, West Wickham, 3 yrs +, tel. 0208 289 2077 Shirley Cox School of Dancing, Biggin Hill & Chelsfield, tel. 01959 572859 Spotlights Theatre School, all Bromley areas, 2.5 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8460 5711 Stage School, Studio 74, Bickley, 4 to 17 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 Stagecoach Theatre Arts School, Beckenham, 4 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8979 2156 Stephaneez School of Dance, West Wickham, tots to adults, tel. 07950 364 299 Studio 88 School of Performing Arts, Bromley Common, tel. 020 8777 9356 Super Arts Theatre Academy, West Wickham, 3 yrs to Adult, tel. 020 8464 1691 Tanya Dirrance School of Irish Dancing, Eltham, tel. 07775 943723 Temple Academy of Performing Arts, Bromley, 2 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8462 6632
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The Dance Company, Beckenham & West Wickham, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8325 7316 The Groover Dance Centre, Beckenham, tel. 020 8778 8381 The Grover Dance Centre, Beckenham, all ages, tel. 01689 856763 The Lucy Griffiths Dance & Theatre Academy,18 mths to Adults, tel. 01689 827669 The Pop Workshop/Urban Dance, Bromley, 6 to adults, tel. 07903 324123 Theatre of the Self Expressive “The RapWhy?”, 5 yrs+, tel. 07943 604 711 Tindles Dance & Drama, tel. 020 76100363 United Angels Cheerleading Squad, Summer camps, Bromley, tel. 07946 780 005 We’ve Got Talent, dance academy, Orpington, 4 yrs to adults, tel. 07877 475218 Ysabelle Taylor Ballet School, Beckenham, 3.5 yrs+, tel. 020 8658 5447 Zebadee Performing Arts, Bromley, 3 to 16 yrs, tel. 07999 604838
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Duke of Edinburgh Award, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 7350
Fencing Bromley Fencing Club, Orpington, 8 to 18 yrs, tel. 01732 356379
First Aid Courses for Children First Aid for babies children and adults. Home courses poss, tel. 07527 047438 Peak Skills, quality First Aid Training you can afford, tel. 07801 254334 Safe & Sound, first aid for children, tel. 020 8449 8722 St John Ambulance (Petts Wood Divison), first aid training, tel. 01689 829164 St John Ambulance, first aid training, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 701281
Fitness and Exercise PipSqueaks Music Ltd, Zumba for children and adults, tel. 01689 823880 Teenage Bootcamp, Studio 74, Bickley, 14 to 17 yrs, tel. 020 8295 4255 West Wickham Leisure Centre, children’s dance classes, tel. 020 8777 5686 Yoga Alliance Qualified, Jane Houlding, Yoga For Everyone, tel. 07726 554298 Yoga for children with Yoga Wizards, 2-11 yrs, tel. 07799462284 Yoga for children with YogaBright, Beckenham, 3yrs to teens, tel. 07881 524900
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Football Achieve your goal,various venues across Bromley, 3 to 11yrs, tel. 07584 244717 After-School Soccer Club, Beckenham & Mottingham, 3 to 18, tel. 020 8663 1906 Beckenham Town Junior Football Club, under 16s, tel. 07973 444269 Bromley Football Club, coaching sessions, 4 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8460 5291 Coney Hall Football Club, West Wickham, tel. 07725 545064 D&D Footie Focus, coaching, ring for venues, 2 to 15 years, tel. 07969 669153 Darrick Wood After-School Soccer Club, tel. 01689 860522 Darwin Leisure Centre AfterSchool Soccer Club, Biggin Hill, tel. 01959 540606 Dutch Football Academy, Wickham Park Sports Club, Hayes, tel. 07411 969264 Goals Soccer Centre, Beckenham, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8663 1600 Have a Ball, Toddler Football, Beckenham, 3 to 5 yrs, tel. 07812 571440 Langley After-School Soccer Club,Eric Liddell Leisure Centre, tel. 020 8663 1906 Little Kickers,learn through play & a football, 18mths-7yrs, tel. 020 8432 0982 Microsport; ball sports for pre-school children, tel. 01263 741938 Old Bromleians Football Club, Bromley, tel. 01689 822402 Palace Guard Football Club, Keston, tel. 07904 950990 Pavilion After-School Soccer Club, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9911 Petts Wood Football Club, 4 yrs+, tel. 01689 834141 Priory After-School Soccer Club, Orpington, tel. 01689 897793 Prostars Football School, preschool programme, 2 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8464 6453 Skills Academy, sports coaching that specialises in soccer, tel. 01689 828385 St. Mary Cray Recreation Ground, tel. 07873 333740 The Spa After-School Soccer Club, Beckenham, 3 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8650 0233 Walnuts After-School Soccer Club, Orpington, tel. 01689 870533 West Wickham Football Club, 4 to 6 yrs, tel. 020 8777 3442
Girls’ Brigade Girls’ Brigade, Petts Wood, Green Street Green & Orpington, tel. 01689 873417
Golf Broke Hill Golf Club, Halstead, tel. 01959 533225 Cherry Lodge Golf Club, Biggin Hill, all ages, tel. 01959 572250 Glendale Golf, Beckenham, Junior Academy, tel. 020 8650 2292 Lost Island Encounter Adventure Golf, tel. 020 8309 0181 Sundridge Park Golf Club, Bromley, 10 yrs +, tel. 020 8460 0278 The World of Golf, golf lessons, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8309 0181
Gymnastics and Trampoline Beckenham Fliers Trampoline Club, The Spa at Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0233 Bromley Valley Gymnastics, Orpington, all ages, tel. 020 8300 5964
Children’s acrobatics & tumbling classes, Anerely, 2.5 yrs+, tel. 0844 809 9218 J’amies Gymnastics Academy,Beckenham, Chislehurst, all ages, tel. 020 8464 1477
History Archaeology and Genealogy Bromley Museum, Orpington, history of Bromley, tel. 01689 873826 Crofton Roman Villa, Orpington, activities for children, tel. 020 8460 1442 Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit, welcomes volunteers 16 yrs+, tel. 020 8460 1442 Young Curators Club, Bromley Museum, tel. 01689 873826
Hockey Beckenham Hockey Club, girls under 14 yrs, tel. 020 8650 0266 BromBeck Hockey Club, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0266 Bromley & Beckenham Hockey Club, mixed, all ages, tel. 020 8663 1906 Bromley & Beckenham Junior Hockey Club, tel. 020 8647 3920 Microsport; ball sports for pre-school children, tel. 01263 741938
Horseriding Chelsfield Equestrian Centre, riding for individuals, 5yrs+, tel. 01689 855603 Children’s Riding, New Lodge Centre, Mottingham Lane, tel. 020 8851 6447 Greenacres Riding School, Keston, 7 yrs +, tel. 01959 572008 Mottingham Farm Riding School, 3 yrs +, tel. 020 8857 3003 Pony Days, Mottingham, all ages, tel. 020 8851 6447 Southborough Lane Stables, Bromley, all ages, tel. 020 8467 5236
Martial Arts 21st Century Tai Chi Club, Bromley, all ages, tel. 07852 756 208 Academy of Wing Chun, Bromley, 14yrs+, tel. 01732 838 477 Beckenham Shotokan Karate Club, 7 yrs +, tel. 07979 591164 Biggin Hill Judo Club, 5 yrs+, tel. 01959 542898 Bromley Martial Arts Academy, tel. 07799 065 590 Bromley Martial Arts, family martial arts, tel. 0800 046 7260 Bromley Muay Thai Club (Thai Boxing), Chung Do Kwan Group, tel. 07831 602 277 Bromley Tae Kwon Do Club, Chung Do Kwan Group, tel. 07831 602 277 Chinese Kickboxing, self defence, Chislehurst, 11 yrs+, tel. 020 8851 0405 Choikwang-Do, Orpington, fitness & self defence classes, tel. 01689 835777 Eltham Choi Kwang Do, all ages and fitness levels welcome, tel. 0208 304 3500 English International all Styles Tae Kwondo, tel. 0208 303 4362 Feng Shou Kung Fu & self defence, Beckenham, tel. 07903 684 839 Fortitude Academy, Biggin Hill & Westerham, 3 yrs to adults, tel. 08701 662568 Gaijin Ryu Freestyle School of Martial Arts, all ages, tel. 07939 958916 Green Dragon Judo Club, Darrick Wood Sports Centre, tel. 01959 540 439 International Academy of WingChun, Bromley Pavilion, tel. 07837 840697
Jujitsu, self defence for juniors, tel. 020 8402 1514 Julian Hitch Martial Art Schools of Excellence, Bromley, tel. 08456 121303 Knights Karate Club, Bromley, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8658 2629 Kombat Kids Hayes, Chinese Martial Arts 5-14yrs, Hayes, tel. 07578 838320 Martial Arts (Little Dragons ) Juniors classes!!!! Wing Tsun, tel. 01959 542898 Martial Arts Bromley, tel. 07834 077372 Moo Sool Academy, Bromley & Beckenham, 4 yrs+, tel. 07710 407021 Northbrook Judo Club, Bromley, 5 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8698 8792 Orpington Choi Kwang Do, self defence techniques, all ages, tel. 01689 835777 Orpington Choikwangdo, martial art, tel. 01689 835777 Phoenix School Of Martial Arts, Beckenham, tel. 07710 633233 Sanshiro Judo Club, Farnborough Village, all ages, tel. 01689 861394 Shaolin Culture, Shaolin Kung-Fu & TaiChi, tel. 07999 118888 Shinsei Jutsu, Bromley, self defence, co ordination, fitness, tel. 0771 7177222 Shodokan Aikido, children & adults, Bromley Pavilion, tel. 020 8313 3108 Shohei Ryu Karate Club, 14 yrs+, tel. 020 8466 0506 Shotokan Karate, all areas, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8325 8072 Taekwondo, Studio 74, Bickley, 3 yrs to adult, tel. 020 8295 4255 Wu Tai Chi Club, Bromley, all ages, tel. 020 8466 6203 Yokohama Judo Club, Bromley, 5 yrs+, tel. 020 8467 8188
Music Groups All Saints Festival Choir and Orchestra, Orpington, tel. 020 8467 9470 Beckenham Concert Band, 14 yrs+, tel. 01689 861929 Beckenham Junior Choir, fun & learning, 6 to 13 yrs, tel. 020 8650 9164 Beckenham Youth Voices, singing lessons for secondary age, tel. 020 8650 9164 Bromley Guitar Society, all ages, tel. 01689 838427 Funky Monkey keyboard classes in Beckenham, 5 to 8 yrs, tel. 0800 1077949 Saturday Morning Music Centre, Bromley, 11 yrs+, tel. 020 8467 1566
Netball Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 9111 Hornets Junior Netball Club, Mottingham, 7 yrs+, tel. 020 8304 3211 Microsport; ball sports for pre-school children, tel. 01263 741938 Telstars Netball Club, Bickley, 10 yrs+, tel. 020 8462 2937
Outdoor Pursuits Centres Bromley Outdoor Group, outdoor & social pursuits, tel. 020 8777 6788 intotheblue.co.uk, outdoor pursuits nationwide, tel. 01959 578100 Wide Horizons Outdoor Education Trust, SE9, tel. 020 8850 1581
Photography Andrea Britz, Beautiful, creative fun photography, tel. 07788115431 Mad Play Soft Play, tel. 01322 385 800 West Wickham Photographic Society, encourages young children, tel. 020 8462 4454
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Rainbows Brownies Guides and Rangers Girl Guides, Greater London and Kent, tel. 020 8301 1200 Guides, Borough-wide, tel. 020 8675 7572 Southborough District, Bromley ages 5 years and up, tel. 020 8467 5128
Rollerskates and Skateboards Rock n Roller, Family Roller Disco, The Walnuts, Orpington, tel. 07970 266790
Rugby and Mini Rugby Beccehamian Rugby Football Club, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 8105 Beckenham Rugby Football Club, 5 yrs +, tel. 020 8650 7176 Bromley Rugby Football Club, under 7’s and 8’s, tel. 020 84623430 Orpington Rugby Club, aims to encourage young people, tel. 01689 823913 Rugby Munchkins gently introducing rugby to 2-7 year olds, tel. 0800 023 5801 www.munchkinsportsltd.com Westcombe Park Mini Rugby, Orpington, 6 yrs+, tel. 01689 834902
Skiing Bromley Ski Centre, Sandy Lane, St Pauls Cray, tel. 01689 876812
Snooker Pool and Billiards Penge Snooker Club, all ages, tel. 020 8778 0107 Petts Wood Snooker and Pool Club, all ages, tel. 01689 829957
Snow Sports Bromley Ski Centre, Sandy Lane, St Pauls Cray, tel. 01689 876812
Squash Biggin Hill Squash Club, all ages, tel. 01959 573 240 Bromley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, tel. 020 8460 0936 Sundridge Park Tennis and Squash Rackets Club, all ages, tel. 020 8460 2558 The Parklangley Club, tel. 020 8658 9028
Swimming and Snorkelling Aqua Swimming Ltd, Crofton Junior School, 2 yrs +, tel. 01732 455800 Aquatots, Petts Wood, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 020 8688 6488 Beckenham Swimming Club, The Spa at Beckenham, tel. 07890 283961 Biggin Hill Memorial Library and Pool, tel. 01959 574468 Conquest Swimming Club, Beckenham, all ages, tel. 01959 563608 Crystal Palace Diving Institute, diving classes for 6 yrs+, tel. 020 8659 4561 Darrick Wood Pool, Orpington, tel. 01689 857021 Diving For Development. Scuba diving from 8yrs to 80yrs, tel. 07527 047438 Dragons Health Club, St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, tel. 01689 874884 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, Junior Swim Lessons, tel. 020 8851 9111 Flippers Swimming Academy Ltd, introduction for young babies, tel. 01883 743 122 Millennium Minnows Swim School, Bromley, 4.5 yrs to adults, tel. 07794 304 717 Orpington Ojays Swimming Club, 6 yrs+, tel. 01689 850735
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30 Children’s Activities Kelsey Park, Kelsey Park Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8313 4471 Norman Park, Bromley Common, tel. 020 8464 8371 Scadbury Park Nature Reserve, Orpington, tel. 020 8313 4471 Scadbury Park, Old Perry Street, Chislehurst, tel. 020 8658 1593 Walking in and around Bromley: Walks and Talks, tel. 020 8313 4471
Watersports
Swimming and Snorkelling Superkids Swimming School, Beckenham, swimming lessons, tel. 020 8651 2002 www.superkidsswimmingschool.co.uk Swimming lessons at Farringtons School, Chislehurst, 5 mths+, tel. 020 8850 5754 The Pavilion Leisure Centre, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 9911 The Spa Leisure Centre, Beckenham, tel. 020 8650 0233 The Walnuts Leisure Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 870533 Tinyfins, Beckenham, Weekend Parent & Baby Swimming Classes, tel. 07757 689303 West Wickham Pools, tel. 020 8777 5686
Table Tennis Wickham Park Table Tennis Club, all ages, tel. 020 8777 2550
Tennis Bromley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, tel. 020 8460 0936 Bromley Tennis Centre, tel. 01689 880407 Chislehurst Lawn Tennis Club, all ages, tel. 01689 839857 Eric Liddell Sports Centre, Mottingham, tel. 020 8851 9111 Healthy Tots, Bromley, 2 to 4 yrs, tel. 020 8466 8473 Jason’s Totally Tennis, tennis coaching for kids, tel. 020 8466 8473 Kid’s Zone at Bromley Tennis Centre, Orpington, 1 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 880407 Microsport; ball sports for pre-school children, tel. 01263 741938
Prostars Multi Sport, tel. 020 8464 6453 Sundridge Park Tennis and Squash Rackets Club, all ages, tel. 020 8460 2558 Wickham Park Sports Club, Tennis Section, all ages, tel. 020 8658 9028
1st Stage Ltd, scuba diving courses, yacht charters etc., tel. 020 8249 3669 Ahoy, young people from 8 yrs taught how to sail, tel. 020 8691 7606 Beckenham Water Polo Club, West Wickham Pools, tel. 07779 809191 Bewl Windsurfing, lessons from 7 yrs+, tel. 01892 891000 Bromley BSAC, scuba diving club, tel. 07758 585077 Bromley Canoe Club, families welcome, 10 yrs +, tel. 07092 105 451 Diving For Development. Scuba diving from 8yrs to 80yrs, tel. 07527 047438
Uniformed Groups
Youth Clubs
Air Cadets, interested in aviation? 13 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8778 3356 Air Cadets, Kent Wing Headquarters, 13 to 18 yrs, tel. 01622 754188 Air Training Corps (173 Squadron), Orpington, 13 to 17 yrs, tel. 01689 834811 Air Training Corps (228 Squadron), Bromley, 13 to 20 yrs, tel. 07847 504 383 Air Training Corps (578 Squadron) Langley Park, 13 to 17 yrs, tel. 07958 328717 Army Cadet Force, 95 London Scottish Detachment, New Eltham, tel. 07507 329022 Beckenham & Penge Sea Cadets, Ages 10 - 12, Tues & Thurs, tel. 0208 778 3398 Penge Air Cadets, 13 to 16 yrs, tel. 020 8778 3356 St John Ambulance (Petts Wood Divison) 11, 16 yrs, tel. 01689 829164
Walking Beckenham Place Park, tel. 020 8464 3333 Green Chain (www.greenchain.com), greenwich walks, tel. 020 8921 5028 High Elms Country Park, Shire Lane, Farnborough, tel. 01689 862815 Jubilee Country Park, Blackbrook Lane, Bickley, tel. 01689 861347
Bromley and Downham Youth Club, evenings, tel. 020 8698 4333 Bromley Youth Service, M2 Youth Club, tel. 020 8300 6749 Castlecombe Youth Centre, Mottingham, tel. 020 8857 0047 Cray Valley Hub, 71 High Street, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 827601 Darrick Wood Youth Centre, Orpington, tel. 01689 869324 Detached Youth Project, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 7350 Duke Youth Centre, Park Road, St Mary Cray, tel. 01689 898009 Grassmeade Youth Centre, Dyke Drive, Orpington, tel. 020 8300 6749 JusB Youth Centre: Fun & support for 1123 years, tel. 020 8464 2722 Link Youth Centre, Midfield Way, St Paul’s Cray, tel. 020 8300 6749 PABYA Centre, 56 Churchfields Road, Beckenham, tel. 020 8658 9663 Penge Centre for Community Education, Penge, tel. 020 8778 3566 Phoenix Youth Centre, Hawes Lane, West Wickham, tel. 020 8777 7350 St Johns Youth Group, West Wickham, 14 to 18 yrs, tel. 020 8462 6571 Streetwise, 1 - 3 Anerley Station Road, Penge, tel. 020 8778 4300
The Pavilion, Parkfield Recreation Ground, Bromley, tel. 020 8313 4471 The Woodcraft Folk, youth organisation for children, tel. 020 8402 0346
Holiday Clubs for Children with Disabilities & Special Needs Bromley Mencap BM Holiday Club, family coach trips, up to 18, tel. 0208 466 0790 CASPA, Holiday Playscheme,The Link Youth Club, St Paul Cray, tel. 07957 924 287 Kids Crew, fun days out, 3 to 8 yrs, tel. 01689 810717 NC Adventures, cookery sessions, Petts Wood, 13 to 16 yrs, tel. 07892 725 180 NC Adventures, Outdoor Adventure Days, 8 to 18 yrs, tel. 07892 725 180 Petts Wood Play Group Summer Fun Club, 0 to 5 yrs, tel. 01689 872053 Photo Voice, photography workshop, West Wickham,12 to 18 yrs, tel. 0207 033 3878 Play Safe & Relax, fun days & pampering for parents, tel. 0208 658 4513 Riverside School, Playscheme, St Mary Cray & Beckenham, 5-18, tel. 01689 870519 The Maypole Project, fun days out, tel. 01689 851596 Vari8, Messy Play, Petts Wood, 3 to 8 yrs, tel. 07898 450568 Vari8, Thomas visit, 3 to 8 yrs, call for more details, tel. 07898 450568
Breastfeeding Support Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, tel. 08444 122 949 Breast 4 Baby: Home visits for Breastfeeding Support, tel. 07809 228 415 Breastfeeding Support Group, Bromley & Beckenham, tel. 01689 880654 Breastfeeding Support Number, tel. 0300 100 0212 La Leche League, Breastfeeding Support Group, tel. 0845 1202918 Lactation Consultant, home visits for breastfeeding support, tel. 020 8300 2606 National Breastfeeding Helpline, tel. 0844 20 909 20 Penge Breastfeeding Buddies, tel. 020 8778 2970 The Breastfeeding Network, tel. 0300 100 0210
Breastfeeding Venues
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Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre, Wednesday am, tel. 01689 880654 Bromley United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Tuesday am, tel. 01689 880654 Bromley United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Tuesday pm, tel. 01689 880654 Churchfields Children & Family Centre, Beckenham, Monday am, tel. 01689 880654 Princes Plain Children & Family Centre, Bromley, Friday am, tel. 01689 880654 Volunteers Room, Beckenham Beacon, Croydon Road, Thursday pm, tel. 01689 880654
Children’s Hairdressers Beautiful Barnets, Stress free Family haircuts in your home, tel. 07974188798
Letter Twins A sudden outbreak of letter twins seems to have cropped up… Can you insert them in the correct place to form new words below?
1. SNI_ _ET WRA_ _ER 2. IDY_ _IC SHE_ _AC
3. BES_ _CH
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SQU_ _ZE 4. BRI_ _LE OMI_ _ED
5. ODY_ _EY CLA_ _IFY
City Chaos All these famous cities of the world have been juggled about a little.. Can you put them out of their misery and unscramble their names?
ANTHER ______
SOLO ____
RIYADH ______
LOUSE _____
UNSHOOT _______
ORATION _______
ANIMAL ______
It’s March It’s March; the Easter bunny is bouncing around your backyard, ladies are dancing their feet off on International Women’s Day and you’re out in the garden picking daffodils. But just how much do you know about this seemingly innocent month? 1. What is special about March 14th to mathematicians? 2. When is the last day of the Japanese fiscal year? 3. Which country has Human Rights Day on the 21st of March? 4. Who is the famous James Bond portrayer who has his birthday between the 1st and 10th of March? 5. Where in the United Kingdom do people celebrate their saint’s day on 17th March?
Answers: (LETTER TWINS) SNIPPET, WRAPPER, IDYLLIC, SHELLAC, BESEECH, SQUEEZE, BRITTLE, OMITTED, ODYSSEY, CLASSIFIED (CITY CHAOS) TEHRAN, HYDRIA, HOUSTON, OSLO, SEOUL, ONTARIO, MANILA (IT’S MARCH!) 1.Pi Day, 2.March 31st, 3.South Africa, 4.Daniel Craig, 5.Ireland