A Penge Library family survey deadline, a free under-fives author session, half-term activities at the Mansion and the roadworks to plan around.

Beckenham Biscuit

Library survey, half-term plans and road closures

Thursday 21 May · View online

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Penge Library family survey closes on Wednesday

Bromley is asking residents about plans to move Penge Library to the Kentwood Centre in 2028, with engagement running for two weeks from Monday 18 May. The council's Penge Library relocation page links both the main survey and a separate children and families survey, which close on Wednesday 27 May.

Copers Cope Road closure starts after the bank holiday

SGN works are scheduled to close Copers Cope Road from late Monday 25 May until Sunday 26 July, with delays likely around New Beckenham and Beckenham Junction.

Free under-fives author session is bookable by phone

Children's author Alom Shaha is due at Community Vision Children and Family Centre, Woodbine Grove, on Wednesday 27 May, 2.30-3pm. The free session is for children aged five and under with parents or carers; Bromley says places should be booked by calling 020 8778 2970 and attendees need a completed registration form before entry. Details are on the Bromley event page.

Three To Put In The Diary

Monday 25 May, 10am-5pm

So Last Century's Vintage Market at the Mansion

The bank-holiday market brings vintage traders, street food, live music and artists' open studios to Beckenham Place Mansion. Entry is free; see the Mansion event page.

Tuesday 26 May and Thursday 28 May

Kids Clothesmaking at Beckenham Place Mansion

KHY Sewing School's half-term clothesmaking sessions run 10am-4pm, with fabrics and materials included. Tickets are £70; see the Tuesday class and Thursday class.

Wednesday 27 May

Creative Makers and Accessories & More

Kids and teens can make textile projects at the Mansion in the morning, then accessories in the afternoon. The Creative Makers session runs 9.30am-12.30pm and Accessories & More runs 1.30-5pm.

What's On

Thursday 21 May

Baby Bounce and Rhyme at Penge Library, 10-11am. Penge Library lists Baby Bounce and Rhyme as part of its relocation engagement activity programme. See the Penge Library relocation page for the activity list and survey links.

Sunday 24 May

PRE SCENEUK and SCENEUK youth theatre, From 9.30am. Beckenham Place Mansion has PRE SCENEUK for ages 4-6 from 9.30-11am and SCENEUK for ages 7-18 from 10am-1pm. Tickets are £16.50; see the PRE SCENEUK event page and SCENEUK event page.

Monday 25 May

Sewing Machine Drivers Licence for Kids, 10am-12.30pm. A beginner sewing-machine class at Beckenham Place Mansion for children aged 7 and over. Tickets are £40 and pupils do not need to own a machine; see the event page.

Tuesday 26 May

Teens Fashion Hub, 8am-5pm. Older siblings with sewing experience can spend the day on fashion projects at Beckenham Place Mansion. Tickets are £75 and places are limited; see the event page.

Thursday 28 May

Story and Craft at Penge Library, 2.30-3.30pm. Penge Library lists a Story and Craft session during the relocation engagement period. See the Penge Library relocation page for the activity list and consultation details.

Roadworks and Transport

Rectory Road: Road closure is scheduled to continue until late Saturday 23 May.

Worsley Bridge Road: Bromley works have multi-way signals scheduled until Monday 15 June.

Wickham Road: Thames Water works have multi-way signals from late Wednesday 20 May to Tuesday 26 May, with delays likely.

Croydon Road and Blandford Road: Croydon Road has stop/go boards into Thursday 21 May, while Blandford Road has give-and-take control until Friday 22 May.

Elmers End and Penge-side routes: Elmerside Road has a lane closure, Bromley Road has two-way signals and Hackington Crescent has give-and-take control from late Monday 25 May to Thursday 28 May.

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