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bromley and Beckenham Philatelic Society : Mayor Elect to open Stamp Fair
Mayor Elect to open Stamp Fair
It has just been confirmed that the Mayor Elect of Bromley, accompanied by the Consort Elect, will attend and open the Kent Federation of Philatelic Societies FEDERATION DAY STAMP FAIR, AGM and COUNCIL MEETING to be held at Langley Park Boys School.


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Local  
St Georges Parish Church : St George's Arts Festival 2008
St George's Arts Festival 2008
Building upon previous years successes, the St George's Arts Festival brings together local artists and crafts people for a week long festival. Arts & crafts displays and sales, celebrity talks, as well as classical, jazz and popular music are all centre stage at St Georges Parish Church, Beckenham


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Leisure : Anyone for Golf?
Anyone for Golf?
Beckenham Place park (or should that be Lewisham Park?) is famous for two things, its vast park that has beautiful surroundings and walks for all who want to escape the busle of town life, and of course (excuse the pun) its public Golf.


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Other Features
Local
Guide - Famous of Beckenham
Ever wondered who has lived in the town in years gone by? You'd be surprised that Beckenham has had a fair few names live and pass through.
Local
Guide - Who is Tom Thornton?
A name that you may have come across in Beckenham. Possibly from the stone plaque in Kelsey Park and more recently a plaque in the high street. But who was Tom Thornton and why is he so famous for the people of Beckenham?
Area
Guide - Beckenham Town
Beckenham is a small suburban town within the London Borough of Bromley. Thought to be named after its earliest settler at the beginning of the first millennium. Together with ham - meaning Village "Beckenham" was named. The river Beck that runs through the area was named after the town.

In Brief
Local: Guide - Who were the Cators?
Visitors: Guide - Beckenham Map & Weather Information
Local: Guide - Sightseeing

  Name, Address telephone brief description   
  Acorn Rise
111 Stanhope Grove Beckenham, Kent
020 8402 7737 Acorn Rise is a family run guest house, with twin bedded accommodation with en suite shower room (clean towels provided daily)with sink and wc, the bedroom is equipped with a trouser press,colour tele.....  
 
  Amnesty International
St Edmund’s Hall, Village Way Beckenham, Kent
020 8659 0569 About Amnesty:

We have two main ways of working to achieve human rights for everyone:
Promoting general awareness of human rights; and
Opposing specific abuses of human rights

Du.....
 
 
  Azelia Hall
258 Croydon Road Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 1646 Small hall available for hire for social groups, parties, fetes and more.

Full kitchen, stage and clean toilets.

Public phone booth.

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  Beckenham and Borders NCT
07005 802 070 Our Branch has over 220 members in the Beckenham, Penge and Sydenham area, and with a full and varied diary of activities, it’s a great way to get to know other local parents. We can also offer suppo.....  
 
  Beckenham and Bromley National Trust Centre
mailto:ntbbcentre@freeuk.com 4 Bromley Road, Public Hall, Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 9041 The Beckenham and Bromley Centre was formed in 1975 with these aims:

-to enable members of the National Trust to enjoy more fully their membership by arranging lecture meetings, visits and soc.....
 
 
  Beckenham Cator Townswomens Guild
details to follow details to follow
details to follow Details to follow  
 
  Beckenham Civic Society
Public Hall 4 Bromley Road, Beckenham
020 8650 2221 The Beckenham Civic Society, founded in 1943, meets monthly on Thursday for talks and discussion of local issues, from October to May 8:00pm-10:00pm at the Public Hall, Bromley Road, Beckenham.
 
 
  Beckenham Crematorium
Elmers End Road Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 0322 Beckenham's largest and most well known cemetery and crematorium. Otherwise known as the Elmer's End Crematorium & Cemetary.

Internationally famous because of Thomas Crapper, W.G. Grace, Frede.....
 
 
  Beckenham Heritage Group
21 Broomfield Road, Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 7347 A society that celebrate Beckenham's famous heritage from Iron Age remains to modern day hero's the likes include Enid Blyton and David Bowie.

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  Beckenham Place
Beckenham Place Park Beckenham, Kent
+44 (0) 8450 941 806 The Ideal Meeting Place.

An historic and landmark venue for Beckenham and the surrounding area. The Manor is set in 115 acre open park grounds of Beckenham Place Park, also known as Lewisham P.....
 
 
  Beckenham Rotary Club
Fitness Exchange, Copers Cope Road Beckenham, Kent
020-8650-2950 Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in th.....  
 
  Bromley Council
Civic Centre Car Park, Stockwell Close, Bromley, Kent
n/a The Council’s role is to champion and represent the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area; its role as a community leader is based on its position as the locally elected democratic.....  
 
  Chinese Garage
Langley Roundabout, Wickham Road Beckenham, Kent
0208 650 3466 Voted the most unusual service station/garage in England in 2001, Beckenham's Chinese Garage was built in 1928 by Edmund B Clarke.

The Garage is currently not a service station and is used by .....
 
 
  Copers Cope Area Residents Association
Copers Cope Area Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 5844 Founded in 1935, the Copers Cope Area Residents Association (CCARA) covers some 2000 families in central and northern Beckenham, either directly or through smaller affiliated associations for single b.....  
 
  Dance Company Studios
76 High Street Beckenham, Kent
020 8325 7316 Dance Company's top-quality professional studios are available most days and hours for dance classes, rehearsals, auditions, workshops, photo shoots and other functions. Suitable for clubs, societies,.....  
 
  Friends of Beckenham Place Park
Beckenham Place Park Beckenham, Kent
not available Established in 1996, the Friends of Beckenham Place Park is an organisation which aims to ensure the protection and improvement of the park’s ecology, landscape, historic buildings and facilities for .....  
 
  Friends of Croydon Road Recreation Ground
friends@becrec.net
none A local group who aim to ensure the Croydon Road Recreation Ground is looked after in the way that befits the parks role in the area.
Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham is one of the most po.....
 
 
  Friends of Kelsey Park
95 Westgate Rd Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 4031 The Friends of Kelsey Park objectives are to secure the conservation, protection and improvement of the park as a place of historic and ecological interest and natural beauty.

The Friends form.....
 
 
  Goodwood Hotel
Awaiting information Awaiting information
Awaiting information Awaiting information  
 
  Innkeeper's lodge
422 Upper Elmers End Road Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 2233 Part of the Toby Carvery public house and restaurant, short stay accommodation is provided as part of the Innkeeper's Lodge chain - a collection of Lodges that ensures the quality, satisfaction and va.....  
 
  Langley Park Residents Association
Langley Park Waterside Beckenham
refer to web site What is the Langley Park Residents Association?

The committee works with Peverel on a voluntary basis to ensure that the Langley Development is maintained and secure for all of us. The Associat.....
 
 
  Melrose House
89 Lennard Road London
(020) 8776 8884 Melrose House is a family run guest house in easy reach of Penge or a short drive to Beckenham. Melrose House offers bed and breakfast accommodation for visiting guests in a traditionally built Victor.....  
 
  Number Forty Seven
47 Stone Park Avenue Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 5254 Number Forty Seven is a luxury detached villa in Beckenham offering a "home from home". Bed and Breakfast. Ensuite and private bathrooms. Heated outdoor swimming pool.

Only 25 minutes to Centr.....
 
 
  Oakfield Estates
Oakfield House 107 South Eden Park Road, Beckenham, Kent
020 8658 4441 9 short stay, self catering, serviced accommodation flats with accommodation for 2 to 6 people in studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units.

Prices include linen and towels, cable TV and heating/li.....
 
 
  Park Langley Residents Association
see web site
see web site The Association exists to promote and protect the interests of the residents of Park Langley. It is governed by a committee elected by subscribers at the Annual General Meeting. It is non political .....  
 
  Police
High Street Beckenham, Kent.
0208 284 8989 Beckenham Police Station has recently been reopened as a Community Sector Station. There is now a Full time Sergeant, 6 Full time Constables and 4 Full time Police Community Support Officers working v.....  
 
  Public Halls
4 Bromley Road Beckenham, Kent
020 8650 3483 This Victorian building, central to Beckenham, was built in 1883 by George Vigers, this grand building hosts many of the general meetings, classes, clubs and society's meetings and even wedding recept.....  
 
  Strathmore
Strathmore, 2a Manor Road Beckenham, Kent.
020 8658 2643 Strathmore is a family run B&B in the very centre of Beckenham.The High Street shops are one minute's walk away and Beckenham Junction is 4-5 minutes walk, with access to London in around 15-20 minute.....  
 
  The Green Door
75 Altyre Way, Beckenham, Kent
0208 650 8273 details to follow  
 
  Town Centre Manager
Civic Centre, Room S219, Stockwell Building, Stockwell Close, Bromley, Kent
020 8461 7793 Nicola Musto is the new town centre manager. As such her role is to improve the quality and commercial viability of Beckenham Town Centre for all its users, by acting as a catalyst and by encouraging .....  
 
  West Beckenham Residents Association
84 Kings Hall Road Beckenham, Kent
n/a The West Beckenham Residents Association Was Founded in 1945
This page is dedicated to the Founder Members of the Association.

Representing residents of Lawrie Park, Kent House, Clock House.....
 
 

Politics

The Main Political parties for the area are:

Conservative Party
Liberal Democrats Party
Labour Party


Beckenham is looked after by Bromley Council who has an excellent web site with plenty of resources that are bound to answer any of your borough questions.


Beckenham's History

The Beckenham Heritage Group explores the famous and historical aspects of Beckenham.


Entertainment
In and Around

Beckenham's Park life can even surprise the locals


cinema releases can be found in Beckenham's Odeon Cinema in the high street.


theatre plays in The Studio and The Beckenham Theatre Group entertain audiences through the year. Up the road is the famous Churchill Theatre in Bromley.

 
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