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Beckenham Biscuit Teddy repairs, park views and a roofer warningThursday 27 August · View online |
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The free teddy-bear hospital comes to the Mansion on bank-holiday Monday. Image/source: Beckenham Place Mansion. |
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Beckenham couple targeted by rogue roofersBromley Trading Standards has issued a warning after four recent roofing cases across the borough, including a Beckenham couple who had agreed to £25,000 of work and were asked for another £10,000. Do not rush into work after a cold call: get several written quotes, check references independently and avoid paying under pressure. Read the warning and find reporting advice. Waldo Road recycling centre due back in NovemberWaldo Road Reuse and Recycling Centre is expected to reopen in mid-November after its depot upgrade, initially with a booking system. Until then, the temporary Baths Road disposal site remains open for weekend appointments. Read the reopening update. Share your views on local parks by 4 SeptemberYou can tell Bromley Council what works and what needs attention in local parks, woodlands and open spaces before its annual survey closes on Friday 4 September. Feedback helps guide maintenance and investment decisions. Complete the parks survey. Final day to shape support for young people with SENDYoung people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities, along with their parents and carers, have until Friday 28 August to share what would improve the move into adult services. Take part in the SEND survey. |
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Friday 28 August West End singers bring musicals to Bromley, 11–11.45am · adults £15.50 · children £6.50 · under-2s free. Baby Broadway at Churchill Theatre is a 45-minute family concert of songs from musicals and films, with bubbles, puppets and actions for children to copy. It is open to all ages and recommended for under-7s. See the family-concert details. Sunday 30 August Soulful live music in the Homestead courtyard, 3–5pm · free. Ruby and the Revival play a free afternoon set in the Homestead Cafe courtyard at Beckenham Place Park. See the live-music details. Monday 31 August Bring a favourite toy to the teddy hospital, 10am–noon · free. The Soft Toy & Teddy Bear Hospital offers small repairs and plenty of care for well-loved toys at Beckenham Place Mansion. Bring along a teddy or soft toy that needs attention. See the teddy-hospital details. |
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Buses replace Hayes-line trains over the bank holiday: On Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, buses replace trains between Lewisham and Hayes. On bank-holiday Monday, buses run between Beckenham Junction and Hayes while the rest of the network uses a Saturday timetable. Check the latest Southeastern travel advice. Closures continue around Eden Park: Stanhope Grove, Cherry Tree Walk and Glanfield Road are scheduled to remain closed through Sunday 13 September during gas works. Temporary traffic lights are also in place on Eden Park Avenue. Copers Cope Road lights start on Tuesday: Two-way temporary traffic lights are scheduled on Copers Cope Road from Tuesday 1 to Thursday 3 September for Thames Water work. Overnight multi-way lights are also planned on Beckenham Lane from Tuesday night through Friday morning. |
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Garage demolition and garden building on Ambleside Avenue: Plans at 38 Ambleside Avenue seek permission to demolish a detached garage and retain a garden outbuilding at the rear. Bromley Council received application 26/03323/HPA on Thursday 20 August. View the planning application. |
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