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Orpingto​n Community

Welcome to the ASSOCIATION (AKA the VILLAGE SOCIETY)

The Green Street Green Association (CIO) - a charity, also known as the Village Society - is for residents in the Green Street Green area to raise issues, to ensure our village is well maintained and sustains its special environment.  Read more....

WARNING - REPORT UNEXPECTED SUSPICIOUS CALLERS - RECENT REPORTS INCLUDE:
OFFERS OF TREE-CUTTING FOR CASH - PEOPLE WITH ODD REQUESTS AND EXCUSES FOR TRYING TO GAIN ENTRY TO YOUR HOME
HELP TO PROTECT YOUR VULNERABLE NEIGHBOURS


MEMBERS: If you advise your email address you will be able to access the Members Only area and receive information about local issues

High Elms September 2020
Light at the end of the 'tunnel'
VILLAGE SOCIETY COMMITTEE NEXT MEETING January 2021 TBC 
(4 January cancelled)

New members wishing to join the Committee will be very welcome.
​The Committee cannot operate without volunteers to manage its myriad responsibilities.  With enough members, each one will not have an onerous number of tasks and we still need a few more to make its operation more viable.

​Please join us and enjoy being part of a committed community group. 
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GSG High Street - 8 flower baskets Summer 2020

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​Join the Association Only £2pa
Click here for more details​

**STOP PRESS**

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NEW GREENGROCERY
TO OPEN IN GSG HIGH STREET
Between Tailwaggers and Bilash takeaway

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Former public conveniences - conversion to offices
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Former Public conveniences in the High Street
All quiet again

RESULT - APPLICATION REFUSED.
Click here for
 the Decision Notice.

We will be keeping an eye on developments - it appears to have been converted to single storey offices, to which there was no objection.
​See the complete history since 2012: VILLAGE NEWS


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December Newsletter
Next newsletter will be MARCH 2021.
Printed copies will be delivered to members who have not provided their email addresses or do not have internet access.  
Membership is only £2 a year - with 4 quarterly newsletters and access to the Members' Area on this website, where there is additional information only available to members.
​Click here for more details​

Get involved
​​Can you offer your expertise in helping to improve our village hall and local environment for the benefit of our community or perhaps you have experience in organising events and fund-raising?    
Contact us now and apply to become a Trustee, Committee Member or ​Road Contact
​Click here to download the Trustee poster for full details  

​NEW CHAIR OF TRUSTEES SOUGHT
Our current Chair, Bob Trott, will be retiring in the near future.  Please contact gsgaTrustees@gmail.com if you have experience of Chairing meetings and have some knowledge of how charities operate - visit the Charity Commission website and read our Constitution.

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Brilliant Butterfly Project
idVerde are working with London Wildlife Trust to positively promote lepidoptera  species and reduce their decline.
Following successes with similar installations in London Borough of Croydon, t
he London Borough of Bromley was identified as a key area which has a wide range of lepidoptera.
Read how our Green will be involved



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The Croydon Art Society Virtual Annual Exhibition
16 November 2020 - 16 January 2021

​For art lovers anywhere......
A virtual gallery tour - view a wide range of beautiful paintings.
Read the article here.


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Orpington Video and Film Makers - Old newsreels to view

​Take a trip down memory lane and see what was happening in and around Orpington during 1987 and 1988.
Visit the website here: Classic Newsreels
You can also view some short films made by members - some of the comedy ones are very funny!  Read the article for more information - and more films!


greenwood events​:

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Digital Inclusion - FREE drop-in sessions
You are never too old to learn - nor too young!
Once the Covid-19 pandemic is resolved and life returns to more normality, it is planned  to hold FREE sessions on Sundays at the Greenwood Centre - SO WATCH THIS SPACE!
If you or someone you know would like a friendly helper to show you how to use your device (mobile, tablet, laptop), you will be able to bring it along and we will teach you what you need to know.
One of the Trustees, Margot Rohan, will be available to answer all your questions (to the best of her ability).  Margot trained as a digital tutor and provided help to local residents at free drop-in sessions at Croydon Council.  She has also given one-to-one classes for local Orpington residents of ages ranging from 20 to 80, in their own homes.  Having used computers on a daily basis since the 1980s, she has a wealth of experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Access.
Currently we only have a couple of laptops available for those without any experience of using computers. 
IF ANYONE HAS A WORKING LAPTOP THEY DO NOT NEED AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THIS PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT GSGAssn@gmail.com.

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 DURING THE COVID RESTRICTIONS, WE WILL PROVIDE SESSIONS  MONTHLY ONLINE BY ZOOM EVERY FIRST SUNDAY AT 3PM. 
It will be an opportunity for anyone to join and ask questions about how to use their digital devices.
PLEASE
PASS ON DETAILS OF THESE SESSIONS TO ANYONE THEY KNOW WHO IS DIGITALLY CHALLENGED BUT ABLE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET.  
To register: email your name and any specific issues you wish to resolve and you will be sent the link to the 40 minute sessions.

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Something to Look Forward to?
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FREE LINE DANCING CLASSES!
​Ever fancied giving line dancing a go but didn't know where to go to learn?
Our Association Chair is a keen proponent and is offering FREE classes.

​Find out more here and let us know of your interest.


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The GSGA Quintessential Quiz returns to the Greenwood Centre!
When: HOPEFULLY September 2021 if not before!

NEW DATE TO BE CONFIRMED AS SOON AS DEFINITE

Vegetarian option available - veggie or bean burger with onion rings and chips


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Greenwood Talks - The History of Madeira
A talk by Dr Brian Philp, well-known local archaeologist
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NEW 2021 DATE TO BE ADVISED AS SOON AS FEASIBLE
Tickets: £2 including refreshments
Book by email: GSGVillageSociety@gmail.com
Full details to follow


Other local events and activities:

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Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel - read feedback from meetings 
Next meeting: 2 December 7:30pm
These are public meetings - young people are particularly welcome to provide a balanced view of issues in the area.  If you wish to join the next virtual meeting, please email aaron.hewit@met.police.uk with your name and email address, so you can be sent the link.
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​Did you know about dialling 999 and then pressing 55 if in danger but unable to speak? ​Read about it here.


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Green Street Green Community Choir 
STARTING UP AGAIN 3 DECEMBER WITH SOCIAL DISTANCING
Do you like singing? 
Maybe you have never been in a choir, or perhaps you sing with another more disciplined one and would welcome something less taxing and more fun?  Why not come along one evening and sing with the choir - no auditions.
​Director, Amanda Butler, provides free music-reading tuition.
​Every Thursday 7:00-9pm at St Mary's Church, World's End Lane


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Orpington Band - looking for new members of all ages
Beginners 7pm-7.30pm.  Main Band 7.30p.m-9.30pm.  Every Monday.
St. Mary's Church Centre, Worlds End Lane, Green Street Green, Orpington BR6 6AG
£50 for a term - take a two-week trial before you pay.
Musical Director: Roy Garman  - Tel: 01689 854657  Email: roygarman@btinternet.com
Website: www.orpingtonband.co.uk


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Monthly Meetings are normally held on the third Monday of each month
from 2.00 to 4.00pm at the Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington.
Potential new members are welcome to attend one of these meetings. 


Orpington U3A website

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The Bereavement Help Point
The Bereavement Help Point is a place where you can drop in and find out more about bereavement services.  We also offer advice, guidance and a listening ear to those who are finding life difficult at this time.
Closest Centre: United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY



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Bromley Council website
The  Bromley Council website is a useful resource for anyone looking to keep tabs on events and activities in the local area.
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Upcoming events are listed on their events page and regularly updated.

​See also Useful Links page on this website.

CORONAVIRUS
​KEEP SAFE AND DON'T LEAVE HOME UNNECESSARILY - CHECK GUIDANCE ON:
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION WEBSITE AND LBB WEBSITE
DON'T BE MISLED BY MISINFORMATION

Greenwood Centre
Available for children's & family weekend parties
(4 hrs minimum for £60)


HALL ALSO AVAILABLE FOR HIRE
on some MON, WED and THU EVENINGS plus THU and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS (5-7pm)
Small room suitable for small groups (10-12) also available
​Please use
ENQUIRY FORM
Cheapest rates & cleanest facilities in the borough!
​(Click here to see what's on)
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Greenwood Centre

Links for local information

Fix my Street
Bromley Council Parking Enforcement
Orpington Community Website
GSG Useful Links
Orpington Useful Links
Local Business
Local Events
Post part & full time local jobs for FREE
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Cost of survey for refurbishment to provide disabled facilities provided by City Bridge Trust:
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If you have any comments, please let us know by completing the form on the Contact Us page. 
We want this website to be useful, informative and popular, so recommendations are very welcome.

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Green Street Green Association (CIO) is a registered charity no.1172661
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  • Village History
    • Village Sign
    • Local History
    • Reminiscences
  • Village Information
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    • Gallery
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