Image: the first Bromley BuzzUp networking meeting, held in Newman Flexible Workspace in April 2024.
THE BROMELIAN
A Handy Handbill for Bromley – issue 1 – 20.7.25
By the team behind the Bromley Buzz podcast
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We have heard Bromley residents described as ‘Bromelians’. This is a news and events update for Bromelians and for those who simply like positive news.
Arts. Bromley Little Theatre’s recent production of The Sting was big and beautifully put together. Next up ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ 12-20 September. Interview short with young actors here.
Bromley Hidden Gem 1. Murals in Penge. Spectacular street art in the car park above Sainsbury’s! With Open Days shared here.
Bromley Buzz. Our news! Interview with Mayor of Bromley Cllr Jonathan Andrews here. And with the Dungeon Master of Bromley’s Dungeons & Dragons sessions here!
Business. Local libraries have free facilities, services and opportunities for people starting or growing businesses through Start Up Bromley. Also, talk to Chandra Sharma!
Charity. People, Planet, Pastry at Bromley’s Greener Cleaner Hub on 18 August.
Culture. Exhibition at Bethlem Gallery 2 July to 20 September, MUD: I AM ALIVE.
Education. Check out BR6 Bakehouse – where the cuisine is delivered by students….
Environment. 24 July – Greener & Cleaner Hub event – Teddy Bear & Soft Toy Hospital.
Events. 12 October – Big Jalebi Diwali Celebration, Oakley House. Our latest ‘Bromley BuzzUp’ free, all-sector networking event is on 23 July.
Food and drink. Wine tastings at the Shampan restaurants, next at Shampan Westerham on 18 September.
Health. Interview with Helen Marsh from the NHS on better health and local support here.
History. Bromley Borough Local History Society here.
Leisure. 16 August – Priory Live Festival, Orpington. More here.
Media. The South London Press newspaper sadly closed down after 160 years recently. The News Shopper, meanwhile, featured Bromley as ‘the happiest place to live in south east London’.
Politics. We don’t do politics! But we do interview our representatives about who they are, what they do, and their communities. Peter Fortune, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bromley and Biggin Hill here, Gareth Bacon, MP for Orpington, here, Liam Conlon, MP for Beckenham and Penge, here, and Clive Efford, MP for Eltham and Chislehurst, here.
Positive News. There is a magazine called Positive News. We like it. Check it out!
Religion. We don’t do religion as well as politics! But faith groups are valuable in the community. Interview with Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue here. Recorded April 2024. Interview with Omar, a Trustee of the Al-Emaan Centre (Keston Mosque) here. Recorded January 2022.
Retail. Orpington 1st supports local high street businesses through events, making the high street attractive, and more. Listen to Manager Tyler Smith here.
Science. Bromley has a hand in a rocket project! To be covered in an upcoming episode of the podcast. The former RAF base at what is now Biggin Hill Airport was part of the history of the development of radar. Find out more at the RAF Biggin Hill Memorial Museum.
Sport. New basketball club in Bromley! Welcome Bromley Phoenix.
Transport. By buzz, sorry, bus, to Downe Village? Read on.
Other good stuff!
The Bromley Buzz podcast is almost 4 years old. Listen to the Pilot episode from 4 August 2021 here.
Lolli’s Sweet Shop in Bromley town centre is a sweet spot… interview with Darren from the shop here.
Other sources of news and stories about Bromley include: the Bromley News Shopper newspaper, the Life In magazines, Chislehurst, Beckenham and Bromley Life magazines, SE20 magazine., and the County Chronicle. Also, check out The Londoner online and The Standard in shops, now a weekly newspaper.
The Bromley Buzz is sponsored by the Shampan Restaurant Group, London Biggin Hill Airport, and Ian Wood Property.
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