We’ve got a new website!
As you may know if you’ve ever tried to share a link to this site, some people have trouble accessing it. It’s also a little bit old and out of date. So we’ve made a new website which should make life much simpler for everyone. You can visit the new site now: coneyhallvillagera.org The new […]
Read MoreFun, fireworks & Friends of Coney Hall Park
On Saturday 9 November, it’s the Rotary West Wickham Fireworks & Music spectacular at Club Langley! Gates open at 4pm – so go early for hot food, snacks, mulled wine, coffee and a licensed bar. The display starts at 6.30pm – and after the display there’ll be live music and the bar will be open ’til 10pm. Tickets cost: Proceeds […]
Read MoreSafer Neighbourhood Team Contact Sessions
The Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have let us know there are two contact sessions next month: 13 November5pm to 6pm at the Assembly Halls18 Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, West Wickham, BR4 9JW 19 November12pm to 1pm at The Warren, Queen’s RoomThe Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AL The SNT is a group of Met […]
Read MoreA silver award for Coney Hall’s community garden
By Sarah Chant We are proud to report that on 17 October we were presented with a Silver Award for Community Gardening from The London Gardens Society at The Guildhall in London! It was a lovely event show-casing and rewarding the work being carried out by volunteers to enhance the beauty of parks, squares and […]
Read MoreCome to the Open Meeting: 22 October
Tuesday 22 October, 7pm, The Assembly Halls, Gates Green Road It was great to have a very well attended AGM earlier this year. We hope we’ll see you at our next Open Meeting. The Open Meeting is a more informal gathering than our AGM, but it still gives all residents the opportunity to come together and […]
Read MoreCrime walk & talk: Hayes Station Approach
The Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) are holding a ‘Crime Walk and Talk’ for local residents, on 17 November, from 12pm to 1pm. Meet At Hayes, Station Approach. They will talk about local issues that could arise as we draw towards the dark early evenings of Autumn. The SNT is a group of Met police officers […]
Read MoreBromley Safer Neighbourhood Board: Conference
The councillors have let us know about the Bromley Safer Neighbourhood Problem Solving Conference. It’s being held on Friday 8 November, 10am to 4pm at The Warren. You can read the full agenda and register on Eventbrite. If you’d like to know more before you click, these are the highlights: Bromley Problem Solving Conference at The Warren on Friday 8th November. […]
Read MoreOpen afternoons at St John’s on Thursdays
Saint John the Baptist Church (off Layhams Road, BR4 9HJ) is a lovely local church building which has a history dating back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The oldest part of the current building dates from the 15th century with various more recent additions. There is a 15th century rood screen and some notable […]
Read MoreWorks At Bourne Way: Temporary Signals From Monday
The councillors have let us know that SGN will be working under temporary traffic signals at Bourne Way, Hayes from Monday 7 October, while they complete gas main replacement work. The temporary signals will be in place at the junction of Kemsing Close for up to three weeks.
Read MoreA new choir in Coney Hall!
If you love to sing and you’ve always wondered what it’s like to join a community choir, now’s the chance to find out! The new no-audition Good Afternoon Choir starts on Monday 4 November, from 1pm-3pm at The Assembly Halls (16-18 Gates Green Road.) What’s the benefit of a ‘Good Afternoon’ choir? You don’t have to worry about travelling to rehearsal in […]
Read MoreSafer Neighbourhood Team contact sessions
The Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have let us know there are two contact sessions this month: 9 October3pm to 4pm at the Assembly Halls, Minor Halls18 Gates Green Road, Coney Hall, West Wickham, BR4 9JW 24 October5pm to 6pm at The Warren, Committee RoomThe Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AL The SNT is a group […]
Read MoreLatest issue of the newsletter: out now
The latest issue of the Coney Hall Village RA newsletter is out now. Hopefully, thanks to the hard work of our wonderful road stewards, it should have dropped through your letterbox over the last week. You’ll find information about updates to the GP surgery, you’ll hear from Ellie about a brilliant new group for parents and […]
Read MoreCrime walk & talk: Coney Hall Rec
The Safer Neighbourhood Team are holding a ‘Crime Walk and Talk’ in Coney Hall Rec, for local residents tomorrow: They will talk about local issues that could arise as we draw towards the dark early evenings of Autumn. They’ve told us there will be another Walk & Talk on a Saturday but haven’t given us […]
Read MoreOpen House Festival: this weekend!
Open House Festival is a London-wide festival that opens up and celebrates the city’s architecture, special sites and neighbourhoods, with open days and events taking place across all 33 London boroughs – including ours! These are some local places you can visit, starting this weekend: Close to home: In Croydon
Read MoreGuided walk: Well Wood and neighbouring farmland – Wednesday 18 September
On Wednesday 18 September, join the RSPB Bromley Local Group on a guided walk through the attractive woodland of Well Wood and around the neighbouring farmland. Little Owls can often be seen in the oak trees on the farm fields. The walk will be lead by Ian Micklewright. Meet at 9:30am in Well Wood car […]
Read MoreRSBP Bromley talk – 11 September
The next RSPB Bromley talk will be on “Iceland and Back” by Brian Nobbs. Brian will share his insights into the breeding birds in Iceland, including Whooper Swans, Pink Footed Geese, Whimbrel, Black-tailed Godwit, Golden Plover (as shown above) and more. He’ll also cover Iceland’s amazing geology. Interesting migrants there include Arctic Terns and Red-necked […]
Read MoreSculpture exhibition – 31 August
There’s a sculpture exhibition this Saturday, 31 August from 10am to 3pm at the Assembly Halls, on Gates Green Road. Local sculptor Dreene Cotton will be exhibiting her works, all of which will be for sale. Dreene Cotton was born, lived and trained in Liverpool. She then moved to London and continued her sculpture studies […]
Read MoreThomas Turrell reports back
Thomas Turrell was elected as the London Assembly Member for Bexley and Bromley in May. He is planning to send out a monthly newsletter reporting back on what he’s been up to at the Assembly and here in the local community. You can read the first newsletter online, and sign up if you’d like to […]
Read MoreAugust travel and transport updates
Rail ServiceDisruption at Crystal Palace A20 By-Pass Works and Closure Changes to Frequency of 289 and 314 Bus Services
Read MoreWalk & talk support groups
There are two ‘walk & talk’ support groups starting in August with spaces available. They’re free to join and run by local resident Chris, a trauma informed health and wellness practitioner. For pre and post natal women aged 18+ For women and their supporters/family members aged 18+ To book your place for either group, email […]
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