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Changes at Addington Road surgery
In September the Addington Road Surgery is moving to a Triage System for appointment booking. This will be implemented through Accurx Patient Triage. This provides a much fairer, efficient allocationof resources and smoothes out demand (no more 08:00 rush). The surgery recognises the requirement for flexibility in meeting the needs of all patients.Requests for appointments […]
Read MoreSafer Neighbourhood Team contact session - 21 August
The Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) have let us know there’s just one contact session this month, on 21 August from 12:00pm - 1:00pm at The Warren, Committee Room. The address is: The Warren, Croydon Road, Bromley, BR2 7AL. The SNT is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving our community. The team is […]
Read MoreElsy Borders documentary on Radio 4 today
Today’s the day for the Elsy Borders documentary on Radio 4. Tune in at 3pm, or listen to it later on iPlayer. There are contributions from Stella Etheridge (of CHVRA), Jeremy Tagg and Phillipa Tagg who are current residents of the house where Elsy and her family lived. To quote the BBC: “Anne-Marie Duff stars […]
Read MoreUnauthorised encampment in Coney Hall rec
5:15pm Update: the Police have worked with the travellers and they are leaving Coney Hall now. Thank you to the kind Sylvan Way residents who picked up all the litter left behind. Residents might be aware that a group of travellers have moved on the Coney Hall Recreation Ground this morning. They had been evicted […]
Read MoreBourne Vale, Hayes - closed for 3 weeks
SGN are closing Bourne Vale, Hayes from Wednesday 24 July, for 3 weeks, while they complete gas main replacement work. The road will be closed at the junction of Mead Way, with traffic being diverted via Mead Way and Pickhurst Lane in both directions. Temporary traffic signals will also be in place on Mead Way […]
Read MoreHave your say - park user satisfaction survey
Bromley council have let us know that they’re collecting feedback on the park, green spaces and woodlands in Bromley. You can complete their survey online, and find out more about why they’re asking for feedback. Feedback from residents helps the council to decide where they should be allocating their budgets, so it’s important to let […]
Read MoreLearn about NHS app - event on 26 July
Addington Road GP surgery invites you to an Open House on Friday 26 July, to learn about the NHS app. The aim is to make it easier to manage your health with direct access to your NHS services via your smart phone. This is an information session to help you understand how to use these […]
Read MoreGet training for Wimbledon!
If you’ve been inspired by Wimbledon, and fancy playing tennis yourself, the courts at Coney Hall Park have been refurbished and are looking spectacular! For just £25 per year anyone in your household will have access to the courts and the booking system. Not only that, but you’ll have access to other tennis courts nearby […]
Read MoreElsy Borders comes to Radio 4 - 27 July
If you’ve read previous issues of the CHVRA newsletter, or visited the exhibitions Stella Etheridge, former CHVRA chair has put on, you’ll know about Elsy Borders. A local resident, Elsy campaigned for nationwide housing reform and railed against the 1930’s system of payments between house builders and building societies, which often led to poor quality […]
Read MorePeer support group for new parents, carers and relatives – 25 June
Bromley PANDAS is a FREE calm and inclusive community for expectant, new and not-so-new parents experiencing mental health challenges before or after baby’s arrival. Meeting in Coney Hall, they’re affiliated with the PANDAS Foundation (a national charity for perinatal mental illness and support). The group meets on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Ellie, […]
Read MoreSafer Neighbourhoods Team contact session - 21 June
The next Safer Neighbourhoods Team contact session is on Friday 21 June, 3 to 4pm, at The Warren, Queen’s Room. The Safer Neighbourhoods Team (SNT) is a group of Met police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers based in our area (or ‘ward’), supported by additional officers from […]
Read MoreChess Blitz Tournament raises £600+ for community hub
Last week we let you know that Conrad Community Chess was hosting its first Charity Blitz Tournament and casual boardgames event. The aim was to unite adult and junior chess enthusiasts for a worthy cause. We’re thrilled to report that the tournament raised over £600! The event, held in The Greener and Cleaner Community Hub combined […]
Read MoreUrgent roadworks - Pickhurst Lane and Hayes Lane
We’ve been told that the following roadworks may cause delays. Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham – Urgent UKPN WorksUK Power Networks (UKPN) are working under temporary four way signals at the junction of Pickhurst Lane / Mead Way / The Avenue, while they make urgent repairs to an electrical fault. The works started on Monday and […]
Read MoreChess Blitz Tournament + boardgames - 2 June
If you’re a chess player, join the fun and friendly chess tournament in the Glades on 2 June. It’s open to all ages and abilities, and you can win prizes, make friends and show off your chess skills! There are prizes to be won for: Arrive and register by 10.45am on the day.Play from 11am […]
Read MoreLaw & Order Question Time - 29 June
At the last Safer Neighbourhood Team meeting in March, it was agreed that more communication between organisations and the public would be helpful. So you’re invited to join a public meeting with a panel made up of representatives from the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, London Assembly, Local Councillors, Principal of Hayes School and a […]
Read MoreInflatables day in Coney Hall Park - 25 May!
Next Saturday, 25 May, is Inflatables Day in Coney Hall Park! Organised by Friends of Coney Hall Park, 20% of ticket sales go towards the park improvements. Here’s what’s in store: This is a family event, with parents, grandparents and guardians being asked to help supervise their children throughout each session. There will be lots […]
Read MoreConey Hall Gardens for Wildlife - open day, 16 June
A date for your diary: Come and see what Environmental Action Coney Hall (EACH) supporters are doing to help wildlife in their gardens! Join their garden open day on Sunday 16 June, 2pm – 5.30pm. Tickets are £5 each in advance and include a cup of tea, coffee or juice at Rouse Farm. Under 16s […]
Read MoreJumble sale - Saturday 18 May
There’s a jumble sale this weekend, to support the 3rd West Wickham Scout Group! Doors open at 2pm, at 3rd West Wickham HQ, Greenacres, Tiepigs Lane, West Wickham. BR4 9BT They welcome donations which can be delivered to Greenacres, Tiepigs Lane between 3 and 7 pm on Friday 17 May. (Just so you know, no […]
Read MoreOpen top bus parade for Bromley FC on Saturday
Following Bromley FC’s incredible promotion and final victory at Wembley, fans are being invited to join for their open-top bus parade in Bromley Town Centre on Saturday, 11 May. Residents and fans will come together on Saturday as the team are expected to arrive at midday at The Glades in the town centre, travelling from […]
Read MoreWork scheduled to start in the park on Tuesday 7 May
Iverde have let us know that, weather permitting, work is scheduled to start in the park on 7 May. Here’s what they’ve told us: We are extremely pleased to announce that the commencement of the works to install phase one of the Coney Hall ‘Play for All’ project is scheduled for Tuesday 7 May. It is anticipated to be […]
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