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Better For Business - Spring 2019
Orpington 1st Business Improvement District: Representing your views.
The Orpington 1st Magazine
The Spring 2019 Edition of The Orpington 1st Magazine is available to read online now...
Children's FUNdamental Movement Class
A new class opening at the Orpington Village Hall, Thursdays between 11.40 and 12.20pm.
Half term activities at Walnuts Leisure Centre
Sports and fun for everyone... We're running children's activities and swimming courses between Monday 18th February and Friday 22nd February.
OFSTED PRAISE FOR BROMLEY BEACON ACADEMY
Ofsted inspectors have rated Bromley Beacon Academy as ‘good with outstanding leadership’ following their visit to the school last month.
Firefighters seeking new talent at London South East Colleges
A team of firefighters stationed in Bromley and Orpington has offered students at London South East Colleges’ Bromley Campus an insight into the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and its many careers.
Eagle-eyed care home residents enjoy birdwatch weekend
Residents at a care home in Orpington took part in the world’s largest garden wildlife survey – and it was a flying success!
Jo Johnson MP: Developing digital skills in a changing world
Shoppers on Orpington High Street on the 30 November will have seen a rather unusual bus make an unexpected stop outside of the Walnuts centre. Google had come to town with their Digital Garage, hosted in a white double decker Rou
Profile: Compassion HomeCare
Providing high quality at home care for residents in the Orpington area, the award-winning Compassion HomeCare is owned and run by husband and wife team Tony and Eniko Benfield. We dropped by their office in Priory Gardens to find
Mixing it up with Melange
Now under new management, Melange has undergone a revamp. Owned and run by husband and wife, Leonard and Rosie, the café/bistro/restaurant is now fully licenced and open until 11pm.
Arts Barbers makes the cut
Arts & Co Barbers is a family run business which arrived on Orpington High Street 11 years ago, having branched out from Chislehurst.
Public vote for The Orpies now open
Applications for the judged categories have closed but your customers can now vote for their 'Favourite Business' and 'Best Employee'.
The Orpington 1st Magazine - Spring 2019
Shining a spotlight on local businesses, looking back at Light Up Orpington & The Orpington Santa Dash, looking forward to Enchanted Festival and much more...!
Business Rates Relief Update
The government has issued local authorities with more details on the "Retail" Rates Relief.
What's happening in Bromley for Young Carers Awareness Day this January?
Local health and wellbeing service, Bromley Well, celebrates national Young Carers Awareness Day on 31st January. To mark this national event run by the Carers Trust, Bromley Well Young Carers (BWYC) Service are raising awareness
Orpington St John Ambulance offers free first aid demonstrations after being awarded the Metropolitan Police Trophy
Volunteers from St John Ambulance in Orpington are offering local residents the chance to learn the skills to save a life at a number of free sessions in January, February, and March following on from the success of being awarded
Orpington care home residents flock together for birdwatch
Residents at a care home in Orpington have their binoculars at the ready ahead of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.
London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone
The Mayor is taking bold action to clean up London’s air and on 8th April 2019 the Ultra Low Emission Zone will start in central London to reduce harmful road transport emissions.
Summary of the BID's response to Planning Reform Consultation
Thank you to those who submitted their views on the government's consultation on Planning Reform Proposals. Below is a summary of the response sent by Orpington 1st on behalf of the town centre.
Vote for Orpington's Finest 2019 - 1 week left!
Vote for your 'Favourite Business' or the 'Best Employee' in Orpington town centre and be in with the chance of winning £100 cash.
Julian Charles - FLASH EVENT
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The Orpington Launches Supper Club
We are very excited to be launching our very first Supper Club on Thursday 24 January from 6pm, then every Thursday evening afterwards.
Save the date - The Orpies 2019
Orpington's Finest Awards 2019 will soon be open for entries!
Julian Charles' Readymade Curtain Collection
Come in and browse our Readymade Curtain Collection.
Julian Charles Home Delivery
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Former Orpington student inspires others to fly high in travel and tourism industry
A former travel and tourism student from Orpington has returned to London South East Colleges this week to give an inspiring talk and presentation to the current cohort of budding travel agents, tour guides, reps and cabin crew.
Top chef joins BR6 Restaurant team
A top chef has joined the team at BR6 Restaurant and Bakehouse in Orpington, bringing with her a wealth of sector experience and accolades – including cooking for HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Orpington resident takes on fundraising challenge
Orpington resident Ray Betts is taking on a 24-hour treadmill challenge to raise money for Olivia Falconer, who has cerebral palsy.
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Orpington's Finest Awards 2019 Open For Entries
Showcasing the very best within our business community and providing an opportunity to celebrate quality and excellent service, Orpington’s Finest Awards 2019 is now open!
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