Events (2009 archived)

The Memorial Hall is an active community venue in the centre of Petts Wood, Orpington, Bromley, hosting a variety of events, functions and activities.

This page is an archive of the 2009 diary by month of events, functions and gatherings of local clubs, groups and societies. Please see the current version of the events page for up to date details.

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The diary shows one-off as well as regular monthly and annual events and functions taking place in the Memorial Hall, Towncourt Rooms and the Memorial Gardens. We also have a weekly timetable of regular meetings of local community clubs, societies and interest groups on our regulars page. The venue is available for private hire.

For location, address, directions and contact information please see our contact page.

To list an event at the Memorial Hall on this page please contact Ralph Ambrose on e-mail events@pettswoodhall.co.uk.

January 2009

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Saturday 10 January 2009:

Calgary Stampede Line Dancing

Social dance

20:00 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Julie and Dave Mott on 01689 876 940

Wednesday 14 January 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Saturday 31 January 2009:

House of Faith Anniversary Weekend celebrations

19:00 to 21:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Pastor Israel Ukoko 01689 890 921

February 2009

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Sunday 1 February 2009:

House of Faith Anniversary Weekend celebrations

14:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Pastor Israel Ukoko 01689 890 921

Saturday 7 February 2009:

Cheese and wine

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Wednesday 11 February 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Tuesday 17 February 2009:

Petts Wood Parking Review - Public exhibition

11:00 to 19:00 in the Memorial Hall

Open to the public - a chance for residents and local businesses to drop in to ask questions and view plans for the overall area.

For further information please contact Lisa Allen of Bromley Environmental Services, Traffic Section, on telephone 020 8313 4528 or e-mail lisa.allen@bromley.gov.uk

Saturday 21 February 2009:

Elvis Night

19:30 to midnight in the Memorial Hall

Tickets in advance only.

For further details please contact Mrs Payne 020 8402 2318

Friday 27 February 2009:

RNLI

Fish & Chip Lunch

13:00 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Saturday 28 February 2009:

The Maypole Project
80's night

20:00 to midnight in the Memorial Hall

Come join the fun and party! There's a prize for the best 80's outfit and fabulous raffle on the night. Licensed bar. Tickets are on sale now at £10 each.

For more information on Maypole Project events, telephone 01689 898 910 or e-mail info@themaypoleproject.co.uk

March 2009

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Saturday 7 March 2009:

Orpington & District Caledonian Society

March-On Beginner's Dance

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please e-mail orpington@kass.org.uk or contact John Campbell on 01689 818 153

Wednesday 11 March 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Tuesday 24 March 2009:

Petts Wood & District Residents Association

Annual General Meeting

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

Saturday 28 March 2009:

Hotsteps School of Dance

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance evening

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Jacqui and Tony Maslin on 01689 822 702

April 2009

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Saturday 4 April 2009:

Calgary Stampede Line Dancing

Social dance

20:00 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Julie and Dave Mott on 01689 876 940

Tuesday 7 April 2009:

RNLI

Spring Coffee Morning

10:00 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Wednesday 8 April 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 April 2009

Taekwon-Do

Children's Easter Camp

For further information please contact Lisa Dennis on (01737) 644 050 or 07743 653 654 or visit the Taekwon-Do Impact website www.tkdimpact.com

Saturday 18 April 2009:

7th Petts Wood Scouts

Jumble Sale

14:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Kenneth Parry-Husbands 01689 819 935

Wednesday 22 April 2009:

Petts Wood War Memorial Trust

Annual General Meeting

19:30 for 20:00 in the Towncourt Rooms

Saturday 25 April 2009:

Jazz Dance Evening with live Music

‘It's-de-lovely’ dance/musical evening featuring the songs of Cole Porter with Cabana, hosted by Jan Marshall.

19:30 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Jan and Mike Marshall on 01689 839 621

May 2009

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Saturday 2 May 2009:

Petts Wood May Queen Group

Crowning of the Petts Wood May Queen

14:00 in the Memorial Gardens

For further information, please contact Samantha Nemeth on telephone 01689 829 426

Monday 4 May 2009:

10:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall, Gardens and Towncourt Rooms as well as adjacent street and car park!

We would be delighted if you could join us for a fun day for all the family in support of local charities.

We could really use the help of as many volunteers as possible, so please get in touch.

For further information, please contact Ralph Ambrose on e-mail events@pettswoodhall.co.uk or telephone 0845 8900 780.

Saturday 9 May 2009:

Darren Brittain

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Janet Birdseye

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please telephone 020 8778 8562 or e-mail darren@darrenbrittain.co.uk

Tickets £10

Saturday 16 May 2009:

Petts Wood Safer Neighbourhoods Team

Public meeting

19:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please telephone 020 87212 609 or 07920 233 853 or e-mail PettsWood.Knoll.snt@met.police.uk

June 2009

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Thursday 4 June 2009:

European Elections

Polling Station in the Memorial Hall 07:00 to 22:00

For further information please contact Carol Ling, the Electoral Services Manager at London Borough of Bromley Legal, Domestic & Customer Services department on telephone 020 8313 4366 or e-mail carol.ling@bromley.gov.uk

Saturday 6 June 2009:

Orpington & District Caledonian Society

Summer Dance

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please e-mail orpington@kass.org.uk or contact John Campbell on 01689 818 153

Sunday 7 June 2009:

Petts Wood Churches Together

Annual Service

16:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Ann Lockwood on 01689 600 215

Saturday 13 June 2009:

Hotsteps School of Dance

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance evening

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Jacqui and Tony Maslin on 01689 822 702

Thursday 18 June 2009:

Petts Wood Lynwood Evening Townswomen's Guild

45th Birthday Celebrations with entertainment

20:00 in the Towncourt Rooms

For further information please contact Anne Carter on 01689 825 083

Sunday 24 June 2009:

Orpington & District Public Transport Users' Association

Annual General Meeting

20:00 in the Towncourt Rooms

For further information please contact Alan Cornwell on 01689 858 155

July 2009

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Thursday 2 July 2009:

Petts Wood Women's Institute

"The Story of English Cheeses", a talk by Mr D J Marsh

19:20 to 21:45 in the Towncourt Rooms

Saturday 4 July 2009:

Calgary Stampede Line Dancing

Social dance

20:00 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Julie and Dave Mott on 01689 876 940

Friday 10 July 2009:

RNLI

Strawberry Tea

14:00 to 15:30 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Tickets £6

Saturday 18 July 2009:

House of Faith 'Praise Party'

17:30 to 18:30 in the Memorial Hall

Live Gospel Music sponsored by the House of Faith Christian Church.
FREE ENTRY and refreshments.

For further details please contact Pastor Israel Ukoko 01689 890 921

Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2009

Taekwon-Do

Children's Summer Camp

For further information please contact Lisa Dennis on (01737) 644 050 or 07743 653 654 or visit the Taekwon-Do Impact website www.tkdimpact.com

August 2009

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Monday 3 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

16:30 to 18:00 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Friday 7 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

11:00 to 12:30 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Monday 10 August to Thursday 12 August 2009:

Emmerson School of Dance

Summer Dance Workshop

09:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact Kate Bowers on 07779 139 197, 01689 832 634 or e-mail emmersondance@googlemail.com for further information.

Additional information can be found on the Emmerson School of Dance website www.emmersondance.co.uk.

Monday 10 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

16:30 to 18:00 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Monday 10 August to Thursday 12 August 2009:

Emmerson School of Dance

Summer Dance Workshop

09:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact Kate Bowers on 07779 139 197, 01689 832 634 or e-mail emmersondance@googlemail.com for further information.

Additional information can be found on the Emmerson School of Dance website www.emmersondance.co.uk.

Friday 14 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

11:00 to 12:30 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Saturday 15 August 2009:

House of Faith 'Praise Party'

17:30 to 18:30 in the Memorial Hall

Live Gospel Music sponsored by the House of Faith Christian Church.
FREE ENTRY and refreshments.

For further details please contact Pastor Israel Ukoko 01689 890 921

Monday 17 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

16:30 to 18:00 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Tuesday 18 August 2009:

RNLI

Coffee Morning

13:00 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Friday 21 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

11:00 to 12:30 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Saturday 22 August 2009:

Jazz Dance Evening with live Music

19:30 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Jan and Mike Marshall on 01689 839 621

Monday 24 August 2009:

Summer Cheerleading Classes

16:30 to 18:00 in the Memorial Hall

Learn cheerleading through the summer! Ages 8-11 years, boys and girls welcome, no experience necessary.

An incorporation of dance and basic cheer moves, taught by a qualified coach with 3 years experience and BCA champion titles.

To book a class, or for general enquiries, please call Danielle on 07980 349 826

Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2009

Taekwon-Do

Adult's Summer Camp

For further information please contact Lisa Dennis on (01737) 644 050 or 07743 653 654 or visit the Taekwon-Do Impact website www.tkdimpact.com

September 2009

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Saturday 5 September 2009:

The Maypole Project
Autumn Fayre

A fabulous family day, with stalls, bouncy castles, face painting and displays. Fantastic prizes to be won. Lots of fun for the whole family

Please come along and support this local charity.

13:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall and Memorial Gardens

For more information on Maypole Project events, telephone 01689 898 910 or e-mail info@themaypoleproject.co.uk

Wednesday 9 September 2009:

Athena Lights

An evening of clairvoyance.

19:45 to 21:30 in the Towncourt Rooms

For further information please contact Anthony Jones on telephone 07960 585 639 or 020 7378 6304 or e-mail tonejones@tiscali.co.uk.

Saturday 19 September 2009:

Hotsteps School of Dance

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance evening

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Jacqui and Tony Maslin on 01689 822 702

Saturday 26 September 2009:

House of Faith 'Praise Party'

17:30 to 18:30 in the Memorial Hall

Live Gospel Music sponsored by the House of Faith Christian Church.
FREE ENTRY and refreshments.

For further details please contact Pastor Israel Ukoko 01689 890 921

October 2009

| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |

Saturday 3 October 2009:

Calgary Stampede Line Dancing

Social dance

20:00 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Julie and Dave Mott on 01689 876 940

Friday 9 October 2009:

RNLI

Charity Christmas Card Fair

More than a dozen separate charities sell cards to raise funds at this event, kindly organised by the RNLI.

10:00 in the Memorial Hall

Please support local charities.

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Entry is free

Saturday 10 October 2009:

Orpington & District Caledonian Society

Autumn Dance

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please e-mail orpington@kass.org.uk or contact John Campbell on 01689 818 153

Wednesday 14 October 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Tuesday 27 October 2009:

RNLI

Tea with Symphony

14:30 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Wednesday 28 October 2009:

Life Line Screening

Health screening day

09:00 to 17:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further information, please contact Darren Fagan on telephone 01903 223 360 or e-mail darren.fagan@lsa.com.

To enroll for screening please call 0808 168 2969. Please see the website www.lifelinescreening.co.uk for additional information and pricing.

Friday 30 October 2009:

Petts Wood Art Group

Art Exhibition

17:00 to 21:00

Please contact Ron Holcombe on (01689) 832 073

Saturday 31 October 2009:

Petts Wood Art Group

Art Exhibition

10:00 to 17:00

Please contact Ron Holcombe on (01689) 832 073

Saturday 31 October 2009:

Darren Brittain

An Evening of Clairvoyance

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please telephone 020 8778 8562 or e-mail darren@darrenbrittain.co.uk

Tickets £10

November 2009

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Saturday 7 November 2009:

Hotsteps School of Dance

The organiser has cancelled this event - apologies for any inconvenience.

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance evening

For further information please contact Jacqui and Tony Maslin on 01689 822 702

Sunday 8 November 2009:

Royal British Legion

Remembrance Sunday wreath laying ceremony

11:45 in the Memorial Gardens

(Following the parade through Petts Wood)

Wednesday 11 November 2009:

Royal British Legion

Armistice day

The Two Minute Silence at 11am on 11th day of the 11th month

11:00 in the Memorial Gardens

Wednesday 11 November 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Saturday 14 November 2009:

7th Petts Wood Scouts

Jumble Sale

14:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Kenneth Parry-Husbands 01689 819 935

Saturday 14 November 2009:

RNLI

Quiz Night

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact:
> Margaret Hoare on telephone 01689 834 896; or
> Sheila Williams on telephone 01689 820 967

Tickets £4.00

Saturday 21 November 2009:

Folk in West Kent

Folk Dance evening

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

Please contact Dilys Purvis on 01689 821 062 for more information.

Wednesday 25 November 2009:

Athena Lights

An evening of clairvoyance.

19:45 to 21:30 in the Towncourt Rooms

For further information please contact Anthony Jones on telephone 07960 585 639 or 020 7378 6304 or e-mail tonejones@tiscali.co.uk.

December 2009

| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |

Saturday 5 December 2009:

Jazz Dance Evening with live Music

19:30 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Jan and Mike Marshall on 01689 839 621

Wednesday 9 December 2009:

Association of Men of Kent and Kentish Men

20:00 in the Memorial Hall

Despite our title the majority of our members are "Fair Maids", so ladies, please do not be afraid to come along and join us.

For further details please contact Alan Barker (Chairman) 01689 855 168

Saturday 12 December 2009:

Bromley Cats Protection League

Christmas Fair

14:00 to 16:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Jannette Fergus on telephone 020 8289 1429 or e-mail jannette.fergus@ntlworld.com

Friday 11 December 2009:

Petts Wood Bowls Club

Cheese & Wine Evening

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

Saturday 12 December 2009:

Calgary Stampede Line Dancing

Social dance

The organiser has cancelled this event - apologies for any inconvenience.

20:00 to 23:00 in the Memorial Hall

For further details please contact Julie and Dave Mott on 01689 876 940

Tuesday 15 December 2009:

Life Line Screening

Health screening day

The organiser has cancelled this event - apologies for any inconvenience.

For further information, please contact Darren Fagan on telephone 01903 223 360 or e-mail darren.fagan@lsa.com.

To enroll for screening please call 0808 168 2969. Please see the website www.lifelinescreening.co.uk for additional information and pricing.

Saturday 19 December 2009:

Hotsteps School of Dance

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dance evening

19:30 in the Memorial Hall

For further information please contact Jacqui and Tony Maslin on 01689 822 702

Thursday 31 December 2009:

Orpington & District Caledonian Society

Hogmanay: New Year's Eve Dance

19:30 to midnight in the Memorial Hall

For further details please e-mail orpington@kass.org.uk or contact John Campbell on 01689 818 153