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BromleyTimes Newsfeed

Firefighters fear shift changes will cost lives

Planned cuts across the fire service will cost lives and leave stations in the borough under-manned, warn union members

New High Street will battle shopping 'sabre tooth tiger' says Mayor.

A NEW town centre will take on the sabre tooth predatory tiger of Bluewater shopping centre, claimed the Mayor of London Boris Johnson as he officially reopened Orpington high street with his MP brother, Jo.

Man killed during stab attack outside pub.

Tributes have been paid to a 54-year-old man who was stabbed to death after a pub fight that left another fighting for his life in hospital.

Talks move 'crime village' a step closer

PLANS to create a radical village community for criminals have been discussed with the government during a ground-breaking meeting.

Hurricane tribute to the modest war hero

The daughter of a pilot who fought in the Battle of Britain has revealed her pride at the unveiling of a gate guardian – a replica of a World War II fighter plane – in memory of her modest father.

Beckenham News via Newshopper

Missing man's clothes found

THE clothes of a Kent man missing since May have been found near a cliff-top path close to the Needles.

Christchurch armed robbery admitted

A man at a Christchurch pub narrowly escaped being shot when he rushed to confront an armed robber, a judge has been told.

BECKENHAM: Customs officers discover smugglers' den

THOUSANDS upon thousands of litres of smuggled beer, wine and spirits have been seized in a raid on a smugglers' den.

Cash crisis in NHS leaves patients lying on operating tables

A cash crisis in the NHS has left patients lying on the operating table before doctors realised vital equipment had not been ordered, according to a leaked report.

Reb_BEvans updated As the holidays beckon, parents everywhere are...

As the holidays beckon, parents everywhere are preparing to entertain the kids over the summer months, we want to make to make it a little easier for you to find out what is happening in your local area.

Blog Posts

Jon Clarke

World's Greatest Dance Routines



I've a great passion for 30s 40s 50s music, style & film and these two routines sum up the best. BGT, Xfactor & Strictly you can keep :-)… Continue

Posted by Jon Clarke on July 21, 2010 at 12:46am

Deniz Turan

Fundraising for Non-Profit Organisations Made Simple with The Maximore Voucher Book

If you’re looking for an effective way to raise money for your
organisation that involves selling a product that virtually sells
itself; then choosing the MaxiMore Voucher Book for your next
fundraising event is just right for you.



MaxiMore is an annually published discount voucher book that offers

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Posted by Deniz Turan on June 25, 2010 at 5:00pm

Jon Clarke

Reliving your childhood, NetRetro


What was better, the past or present for TV, Music, Comics, Toys, Sweets etc?











Prisoner? Mary Mungo Midge? Thunderbirds? Captain Scarlet? Monty Python? Two Ronnies? Rent-a-ghost? Not The Ni

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Posted by Jon Clarke on April 25, 2010 at 11:30pm — 1 Comment

Jon Clarke

The Death of Local Newspapers and Local Newspaper Websites - Would you pay?

Regional publisher Johnston Press is about to put up paywalls around some of its weekly newspaper websites.

According to a report on HoldtheFrontPage, JP will begin the rolling-out the paid-for model across the company from Monday.

The subscription system will be the same as that currently used by the Scotsman to view "premium content" on its website, the report said.

It is understood that once the system is in place, users will be unable to view content beyond the homepage without subscri
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Posted by Jon Clarke on November 25, 2009 at 3:00pm

Jackie Groundsell

missing Molly

A friend and 1230 TWC member is very distressed as her cat has been missing for around 10 days now. This lady lives alone apart from her 3 cats. This one is called Molly, a treasured 7 year old female cat, spayed, micro-chipped - no collar, tabby distinctive gold freckled fluffy tummy, her build has been described as chunky, but not fat, missing in the Morgan Road, Bromley area. If anyone has seen her, please contact me direct on admin@1230.co.uk

Please, only genuine sitings, as you'll imagine… Continue

Posted by Jackie Groundsell on October 27, 2009 at 9:00pm

Jon Clarke

Derren Brown’s National Lottery Prediction Crowd Sourcing


If Derren Brown is to be believed then winning the National Lottery is all about getting together a crowd of people well known to each other, disbanding the nature of greed, and ask them to study the past year’s National Lottery results and then input their own next 6 numbers in order. The average number fo… Continue

Posted by Jon Clarke on September 12, 2009 at 1:40pm — 1 Comment

Jon Clarke

Clock House Zone 2&3 CPZ Public Meeting, 24 June, Report for all those who didn't attend

I wrote this on the major CPZ thread on this site, click here, but I thought I'd post it as a blog too, so it's easier to find for others as the other thread is long and moves quite quickly with new comments. It's important residents know the facts and can find them quickly. So here goes...

Balgowan School - CPZ Meeting Public Meeting Zones 2 & 3

This probably is the only… Continue

Posted by Jon Clarke on June 25, 2009 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

 

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Chris Pinnock no effort today. must: 1. get well, 2. upgrade all my devices, 3. catch up on podcasts and TV
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Chris Pinnock Watch "Locked" on Vimeo! http://ping.fm/5C0PI
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I have always found Eden Park Surgery good doctors and nurses.
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Round up of news from all Beckenham & Bromley residents associations and local neighbourhood groups
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Chris Pinnock iPad Owners Are ‘Selfish Elites.’ Critics Are ‘Independent Geeks.’ Discuss. | Epicenter | Wired.com http://ping.fm/y0jm2
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There's an improved list of allotment sites in LB Bromley - originally based on that one from www.london.gov - here www.balgf.org - or more precisely, on this Google Map I'd be interested if any members of this group are on their allotments' commit…
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For all those gardeners and allotmenteers who love to grow veg, fruit and flowers across Beckenham. Primarily Forster Road, but lots of other sites too. A virtual shed for everyone to meet & make friends
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Tim Lund, Jane Guernier, Nella Mahachi and 2 more joined BeckenhamTown.us
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Jon Clarke added 2 discussions to the group Beckenham 4 Kids
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Youngbromley.info is the website for Bromley's Youth Support Services and Bromley Families Information Service (FIS). Here you will find details of Bromley's hundreds of local organisations, groups and individuals who offer activities, services and…
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St Mary Cray Country Market Date: 28 July 2010 10:30am To: 2:00pm Location: The Mary Rose Inn, 36-50 High Street, St Mary Cray Orpington Kent BR5 3NG Type: Open to the public Details: A country market selling locally produced and hand crafted goods…
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Summer Fun at Bromley’s Children and Family Centres Bromley’s children and family centres will be offering a range of free activities this summer for children aged 0-5 years and their families. Centres will be offering activities with a focus on fu…
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Jon Clarke added a discussion
Click here for website, pre-view video and tickets -> LEEFEST.org.uk     Who's going ? - Tell your friends, looks very good, it was awarded the Grassroots Festival of the Year, 2009
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Jon Clarke added a discussion to the group Beckenham Allotments
Hi everyone   The http://www.BeckenhamAllotments.ning.com website I set up a few years ago was free until Ning.com the solution it's built on decided to change its pricing policy this summer and now they wish to charge for all sites and no more are…
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The virtual shed has flown to here from http://www.beckenhamallotments.ning.com due to Ning's new pricing policy - welcome all!
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Jenny Higham

Doctors in Beckenham 3 Replies

Hello   This is my first post, as I'll shortly be moving to Beckenham (from Sydenham, so not too far away).   I was just wondering what the doctors surgeries were like in Beckenham and if anyone has…

Started by Jenny Higham. Last reply by Chris Leggatt 21 hours ago.

Jon Clarke

Leefest 2010, yes we do have a major local music festival!

Click here for website, pre-view video and tickets -> LEEFEST.org.uk     Who's going ? - Tell your friends, looks very good, it was awarded the Grassroots Festival of the Year, 2009

Tagged: futureheads, tickets, bromley, festival, music

Started by Jon Clarke Jul 27.

Reg Adams

CPZReview: The Genie & The Doughnut 3 Replies

CPZReview: Stage 1 Done, Stage 2 Launched. "If the Council installs a CPZ around ClockHouse Station, it will be like letting the genie out of the bottle. You'll see a doughnut effect: making resident…

Started by Reg Adams. Last reply by Ian Synge Jul 22.

Mark Walkling

Beckenham Green 4 Replies

Hi, does anyone know what the new premises will be at the corner of Albemarle road just oppsite the Beckenham green sign ?

Started by Mark Walkling. Last reply by Mark Walkling Jul 21.

Fiona Murphy

New Co-Ed Harris Academy on Kelsey Park Sports College site. 2 Replies

Hi Jon,   Thanks for your reply, I would love to start a discussion. In summary, Harris Acadamies are a hugely successful group of 9 Academy Schools in various boroughs surrounding Bromley with a fan…

Started by Fiona Murphy. Last reply by Fiona Murphy Jul 17.

Jon Clarke

Website questions, help and info - just ask - happy to help

If you view the site regularly or perhaps you are a member but not yet dived in to adding or starting anything up on this website out of a lack of experience or knowledge, then please do ask me any q…

Tagged: info, and, questions, help, website

Started by Jon Clarke Jul 17.

Sue D

Big Lunch 3 Replies

Why is no-one in Beckenham taking part in this?  Also, how poor was the Park Fete the other week? It gets smaller and smaller every year.

Started by Sue D. Last reply by Jeff Jeffery Jul 16.

Sue D

Local Restaurant Recommendation

Just wanted to big up an excellent local Indian Restaurant called Amber Fort in Eden Park, which deserves custom and local support as the food and service are both first class.

Started by Sue D Jul 14.

Zoe Hannam

SAVE THE STUDIO CAMPAIGN 21 Replies

The studio community group are back in action - see this weeks newshopper page 8. I wholeheartedly support this campaign and feel this is the last chance for the local community to reclaim this magn…

Started by Zoe Hannam. Last reply by Zoe Hannam Jul 12.

Jon Clarke

World Cup Thread... Views, News, Tips 6 Replies

Well we are two Saturdays away from England's first group game versus the USA on ITV at 7.30pm, so I thought I'd start up a World Cup thread. Post your views, news, tips, moans, stories, fan pics etc…

Tagged: football, worldcup, tv, cup, world

Started by Jon Clarke. Last reply by Jon Clarke Jul 9.

Some Useful Local Links...


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Train Times From Clock House, Kent House. Beckenham Junction, New Beckenham, Elmers End
All Bus Routes Superimposed On Google Map - What Bus! Excellent!
Bromley Borough Roads Action Group
Clock House Safer Neighbourhood Team - Metropolitan Police Service 020 8721 2615
Metropolitan Police in non-emergency situations number - 0300 123 1212
Crimestoppers - Give information anonymously - 0800 555111 - Independent Charity
Map of Beckenham Town - Clock House Road
Balgowan Primary School Website
Beckenham Allotments Local urban gardeners at the end of Clock House Road
Beckenham Methodist Church in Clock House Road Hire for events & parties
Sydenham Gardens
Saferservices Female Skilled Trades & Business Web Directory
Bromley Council
Beckenham Tip & Recycling Times - Churchfields Road
Beckenham - Wikipedia
Beckenham History Website
Beckenham Library - opening times & details
Beckenham Rugby Club
Beckenham Tennis Club
Beckenham Cricket Club
Beckenham Swimming Club
Beckenham Town Football Club
Beckenham Theatre Centre
Beckenham Guide & History
Freecycle.org Bromley Group Website - better than eBay, it's free

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Supporting Local Talent - This Month's Nominee

NEW LOCAL TALENT - Sarah Louise singer/song writer

Get in touch if you are a local performer who would like to showcase your talent here and be up on the website home page for a week or two. Our next Local Talent nominee is Sarah Louise, singer and song writer from Beckenham, who has a great voice and been playing acoustic guitar since she was 11. An avid JLS fan check out all her videos at her SarahLouiseMCM YouTube page or follow her on Twitter.. To view more local talent go to the Video section of this site and search Local Talent
 
 
 

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