irport: Biggin Hill airport matters - Flightpath Watch - this Monday 1 June

Good morning

I am contacting you, either because I know you personally or I understand that you may have concerns about the outcome of Bromley Council's meeting on 25 March where councillors agreed 'to extend in principle the operating hours for Biggin Hill airport'.
I'm sorry that this is not a personal note.

Cudham service: VE and Battle of Britain recollections

Sunday 31 May
United all-age service
10:30am
at St Peter and St Paul, Cudham
70th anniversary of VE day recollections, and 75 anniversary of the Battle of Britain remembering the airmen who flew from Biggin Hill.

Met Police Commissioner holds road show in Bromley

Met Chief holds road show in Bromley
Wednesday 24 June 2015
6.30pm
Bromley Central Library
Open invitation

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis will be coming to Bromley on Wednesday 24 June at 6:30pm to hold a roadshow in Bromley Central Library.

Trespassers enter Downe Primary School grounds today

"Downe Primary School

Please report any suspicious sightings or movements in the school grounds outside of school hours.
This afternoon 4 teenagers were spotted climbing over the school gate via the park - they spent 4-5mins strolling around the playground and were not phased by the families in the park that could see them. One of these parents who witnessed the entry, reported them to the police and shouted at them which caused them to flee. All the teenagers had their hoods up to conceal their identities.

A few hours later they were discovered (having re-entered the school grounds again) by the school caretaker, they were smoking (?) in one of the school sheds. They were evicted and the police called.
Descriptions of the suspects have been given to the police on both occasions.
In addition a few of you may be aware that there has been an increase in recent months of
drug paraphernalia left around the park especially around the football goals and the bench by the play equipment.

Please be vigilant - if you are out walking the dog, visiting the churchyard, visiting the park or simply driving past the school and see anything suspicious please report it to the police.

This is our village school and as a village we work hard to provide the children with everything possible to make their school days enjoyable and do not want any of this to be destroyed.

Thank you
Natasha Brooks
Committee member of the Friends of Downe primary. "
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Downe Mailing (139)

Airport: Flightpath Watch - critical dates: 26 May, 1 June

Tuesday 26 May or
Monday 1 June
7pm for 1 hour
Jubilee Room
Keston Village Hall

Residents' campaign to protect the environment in the light of Biggin Hill Airport's application for an increase in operating hours.

Curry night for the men of the villages

Curry evening for the men of the villages

Tuesday 30 June 7.30 for 8pm
Rajdoot restaurant
High Street, Downe

After the success of the first curry evening last November when 31 of us got together, we hare having another one on Tuesday, 30 June, at the Rajdoot restaurant in Downe High Street at 7.30 for 8.00pm.

Residents' Committee launch of new Downe web site

Downe website

"The Downe Residents' Association committee is delighted to announce the launch of the new Downe website.

This is intended to be a "one stop shop" for all things in Downe, with information on what is happening, links to businesses, local information, history, church services, adverts and much, much more.

WI Outing to Little Bentley Hall Garden show on Saturday 30 May 2015

Saturday 30 May 2015
0930 coach from St Mary's Church, Downe

In brief:
Visit to Little Bentley Gardens Garden show (Essex)

Sign up for yoga classes in the Village Hall

My name is Elise Barnes and I am a resident here in Downe Village.

I'm a professional dancer, and currently run fitness classes, and I have recently qualified as a full Yoga Instructor. I want to start holding Yoga classes in Downe - at the Village Hall.

Downe's Nigel Farage has Ukip leader resignation rejected

Nigel Farage has had his resignation as Ukip leader rejected by the party's national executive committee and he remains as leader.

Mr Farage announced in the wake of his defeat in South Thanet that he would quit the post, as he had repeatedly promised to do if he failed to enter the Commons.

For the full News Shopper article click here.

Tree down in Farthing Street

Part of a tree down in road - Farthing Street (from the house, Wyvis) at the Rookery Road end.
Potentially dangerous in this wind.
Not accessible for larger vehicles.
Is being reported via Fix My Street

Friends of St Mary's Church AGM- reminder

Friends of St Mary's Church, Downe - Annual General Meeting
Friday 8 May 2015
6pm
At St Mary's Church

Live Music in Downe

More music in Downe:

Jam night
Wednesday 13 May 2015
The Queen's Head
7.30pm onwards

Quiz Night - 60s and 70s music

Saturday 30 May 2015
7pm
Downe Village Hall

60s and 70s Music Quiz Night