GREENWOOD CENTRE NOW CLOSED FOR REFURBISHMENT 26 JULY-3 SEPTEMBER
- see the plans here
- see the plans here
GREAT NEWS!! Lilly Brook Greenwood pre-school will open on 6 September
Read more here (updated 17 July)
Read more here (updated 17 July)
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 (and beyond) to raise issues, to ensure our village is well maintained and sustains its special environment. Read more....
2021/21 AGM POSTPONED UNTIL MEETING AT THE HALL POSSIBLE
Please let us know if you would like to join the Village Society Committee:
Committee Nomination Form
Please let us know if you would like to join the Village Society Committee:
Committee Nomination Form
In the past year there have been three or more accidents at the mini-roundabout at the bottom of Glentrammon Road
Please report all incidents here so we have a full record to present to Bromley Council requesting further action to reduce risk
Please report all incidents here so we have a full record to present to Bromley Council requesting further action to reduce risk
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
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
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VILLAGE SOCIETY COMMITTEE
Next Meeting TBC The current Chair, William Sear, is standing down at the AGM so we are looking for a keen new Chair. Members wishing to join the Committee will be very welcome and are essential in order for the Committee to meet and be quorate. It cannot manage its responsibilities without additional volunteers. With enough members, each one will only need to be involved in one area, unless they want to do more. Without the Committee, monitoring of local planning issues and liaison with our local councillors and other authorities will not receive the attention it has received in the past. Please join us and enjoy being part of a committed community group. Minutes are available in the Members' Area. |
BASKETS ARE UP IN THE HIGH STREET!
Thank you to all the local businesses which contributed (listed on the back page of the June newsletter).
June 2020
July 2021
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Subscriptions (£2 Annually, due 1 April) can be paid by:
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**STOP PRESS**
Biggin Hill Airport
Application to change the Permitted User Clause of the Lease to include the acceptance of fare-paying passengers. Council Executive meeting 26 May 2021.
Application to change the Permitted User Clause of the Lease to include the acceptance of fare-paying passengers. Council Executive meeting 26 May 2021.
Young boys approached in Beckenham
Police have issued an appeal for information after an 11-year-old boy reported that he’d been approached by two men in Whitmore Road, Beckenham on the afternoon of Friday, 30 April.
A second incident occurred on the same evening, when an 8-year-old boy reported being approached by an unknown male while in the wooded area of Kelsey Park, Beckenham.
Officers will be deployed in these areas to provide reassurance to young people and their parents in the coming days.
The police are urging anyone with any concerns, or with relevant information about either incident, to contact police on 101.
Police have issued an appeal for information after an 11-year-old boy reported that he’d been approached by two men in Whitmore Road, Beckenham on the afternoon of Friday, 30 April.
A second incident occurred on the same evening, when an 8-year-old boy reported being approached by an unknown male while in the wooded area of Kelsey Park, Beckenham.
Officers will be deployed in these areas to provide reassurance to young people and their parents in the coming days.
The police are urging anyone with any concerns, or with relevant information about either incident, to contact police on 101.
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, the London Borough of Bromley was identified as a key area which has a wide range of lepidoptera.
Read how our Green will be involved.
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, the London Borough of Bromley was identified as a key area which has a wide range of lepidoptera.
Read how our Green will be involved.
 Former public conveniences - conversion to offices
Former Public conveniences in the High Street
Public land illegally developed. Bromley Council is still investigating..... and we keep chasing for news. Equipment has been taken into the building and vans have been parking in front - on the public land area - perhaps we need a campaign to persuade Bromley Council to act more quickly to:
See the complete history since 2012: VILLAGE NEWS |
Red line shows correct border of the site - not where the bollards are!
New window in the side
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June 2021 newsletter now available in the Members' Area and printed copies being delivered
June 2021 Newsletter - front page
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Printed copies will be delivered to members who have not provided their email addresses or do not have internet access. If any members want a hard copy, please email and you will be able to collect a copy from the Lucky Store in Brittenden Parade.
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 Committee Member or Road Contact Click here to download the Trustee poster for full details NEW TRUSTEES
We will be recruiting again at the end of the year, as our Chairman, Bob Trott, will be retiring following the AGM in June. Anyone interested should complete the Trustee Application Form and we will get in contact. |
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!
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:
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, hopefully, we will be able to 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 in Croydon Council. She has also given one-to-one classes for local Orpington residents of ages ranging from 30 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.
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, hopefully, we will be able to 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 in Croydon Council. She has also given one-to-one classes for local Orpington residents of ages ranging from 30 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.
MONTHLY ONLINE SESSIONS BY ZOOM 3pm SUNDAYS - if you are interested please email your name and any specific issues you wish to resolve and the passcode for this link will be emailed to you so you can join the next 40 minute session (11 July) - you will go into a 'Waiting Room' and Margot will let you in.
It is 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 YOU KNOW WHO IS DIGITALLY CHALLENGED BUT ABLE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET. |
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Something to Look Forward to?
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.
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.
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
Other local events and activities:
Safer Neighbourhood Ward Panel - read feedback from meetings
Next meeting: 30 June 2021 at 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 marianito.vidamo2@met.police.uk with your name and email address, so you can be sent the link.
Did you know about dialling 999 and then pressing 55 if in danger but unable to speak? Read about it here.
Next meeting: 30 June 2021 at 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 marianito.vidamo2@met.police.uk with your name and email address, so you can be sent the link.
Did you know about dialling 999 and then pressing 55 if in danger but unable to speak? Read about it here.
Green Street Green Community Choir
RETURNING TO 'LIVE' REHEARSALS AS SOON AS ALLOWED - EMAIL FOR INFORMATION
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
RETURNING TO 'LIVE' REHEARSALS AS SOON AS ALLOWED - EMAIL FOR INFORMATION
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
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.
(Meetings currently being held via Zoom)
Orpington U3A website
from 2.00 to 4.00pm at the Crofton Halls, Station Road, Orpington.
Potential new members are welcome to attend one of these meetings.
(Meetings currently being held via Zoom)
Orpington U3A website
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 and the latest updates on Covid-19 restrictions.
Upcoming events are listed on their events page and regularly updated.
See also Useful Links page on this website.
The Bromley Council website is a useful resource for anyone looking to keep tabs on events and activities in the local area and the latest updates on Covid-19 restrictions.
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
TAKE CARE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE HAD A VACCINE
KEEP SAFE AND DON'T LEAVE HOME UNNECESSARILY - CHECK GUIDANCE ON:
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION WEBSITE AND LBB WEBSITE
TAKE CARE, EVEN IF YOU HAVE HAD A VACCINE
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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) |
Greenwood Centre
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Links for local information
Post part & full time local jobs for FREE
Refurbishment of the Greenwood Centre, to provide disabled facilities, supported by
City Bridge Trust, the funding arm of The City of London Corporation's charity,
Bridge House Estates (1035628)
City Bridge Trust, the funding arm of The City of London Corporation's charity,
Bridge House Estates (1035628)
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.
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
