Upcoming events

Queen's Diamond Jubilee event

15 May 2012

Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visited Bromley as part of the UK Diamond Jubilee tour.

Location: Bromley High Street

Cost: Free

Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Bromley town centre and attended a preview of a special public event in Queens Gardens, to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee .

The unique all day public event, 'London as a Global Centre of Fashion' will see Queen's Gardens and the Glades Shopping Centre transformed with fashion exhibits, celebrations of British fashion designers from the past 60 years and fashions of the future. There will be a party atmosphere in Bromley High Street all day with live music, roving entertainers and much more. Queen's Gardens will be open to the public from 12pm so why not go along and the interactive displays and fashion exhibitions for yourself?

Falconry displays and a Duke of Edinburgh Award exhibition will also be put on show in Queen's Gardens throughout the day. Look out for a large crown in Queen's Gardens in celebration of the Jubilee, made of living plants and sponsored by Coolings Garden Centre.

Use #bromleyjubilee to keep up to date with the latest news in the run up and on the day. www.bromley.gov.uk/diamondjubilee

Avoid the queues and use the free park and ride service at Norman Park. Buses will run regularly from 6am - 6pm. Parking available via the Hook Farm Lane entrance.

Event organiser: Bromley Council
Telephone: 020 8464 3333
E-mail: csc@bromley.gov.uk

The Diamond Jubilee celebrations are supported by The Mayor of London's Outer London Fund, Coolings Nurseries Limited and Mytime Active.

You can download a copy of the Bromley Jubilee event leaflet.

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BiggINwheels Skatepark Competition

19 May 2012

Freestyle BMX, Skateboard and Scooter Competition.

Location: Biggin Hill Recreation Ground, Church Road, Biggin Hill TN16 3LB

Time: 11:00 - 17:00

Cost: Competitor registration £2.00

Freestyle BMX, Skateboard and Scooter Competition.
Demonstrations by professional performers, competitions for amateurs and experts (age 10 and up) and coaching sessions throughout the day.

Former BMX amateur world champion will present and 3 professional riders will judge the competitions, present prizes and give advice.

If you are under 16 years of age and want to take part you will need to print off, complete and bring with you the Team Extreme disclaimer form.

Event organiser: South Hub at the Spitfire Youth Centre in partnership with TEam Extreme Ltd
Telephone: 01959 574835
Email: Andrew.Ceolin@bromley.gov.uk

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Forever Amber Talk

19 May 2012

A talk on the history of the Cray Wanderers football club

Location: Bromley Museum, The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington, BR6 0HH

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

Find out more about the history of the second oldest football club in the world!

Jerry Dowlen is the official club historian and author of 'Forever Amber: Cray Wanderers: The History of London's Oldest Football Club'.

Event Organiser: Bromley Museum
Phone: 01689 873826
E-Mail: bromley.museum@bromley.gov.uk

Our Sporting Life - Exhibition

19 May 2012 - 22 June 2012

This premier touring exhibition, produced in partnership with other museums across the UK is all about championing sports in Bromley.

Location: Bromley Museum, The Priory, Church Hill, Orpington, BR6 0HH

Cost: Free

Find out more about Bromley's sporting stories and local heroes. Did you know that David 'the Hayemaker' Haye, the former boxing heavyweight champion lives in Beckenham? And don't forget about W.G. Grace, one of the most well known cricketers of all time! He spent the end of his life in Mottingham and was buried at Elmers End Cemetery when he died in 1915.

More information about visiting Bromley Museum

Event Organiser: Bromley Museum Service
Phone: 01689 873826
E-Mail: bromley.museum@bromley.gov.uk