News and Features

Oh Happy Night! - BMG/SENSE Fundraiser

No one knew what to expect when senior social worker Celia Stapleton proposed the idea of having a benefit concert for Sense (deafblind charity) and the Bromley Music Group (BMG). She said she wanted some live bands and some choirs...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Tony Tang

Opening the doors to Other Worlds

Julie Brooker, Art Therapist/artist and Philippa Cowley Thwaites, writer, are joining 24 more pairs of writers and artists to transform rooms of the former General Post Office in Oxford/The Story Museum into 'Other Worlds' during the month of May. Julie and...

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Julie Brooker

Volunteer performers needed for London 2012 Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympics Games (LOCOG) has today begun a search for enthusiastic and energetic adult volunteer performers to participate in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Jenny Sealey & Bradley...

Section: Dance News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Vote for Community Options!

Develop partner Community Options have applied for Natwest’s Community Force Award, to support their Community Choir, Harmony, and ACE, the Artistic Creative Expression drama group. These groups are aimed at people with mental health needs and support them to have increased confidence,...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Bromley artists exhibiting work at Ripley Arts Centre

SEVEN local artists will be exhibiting their work at the Ripley Arts Centre in Bromley this month. In Our Mind’s Eye will run at the venue in Sundridge Avenue from September 27 until October 20 and will feature works including landscapes,...

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Hands On in Bromley

Creative Bromley invites you to come to the Great Hall at the Civic Centre, where they will have exhibitions of visual art, craft stalls and demonstrations with audience participation (where possible), all with the emphasis on wood. A forum for visual...

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

A Nightingale Sang

There was great excitement as King’s College announced the coming of an important event at the Queen Elizabeth Halls of the Southbank Centre. The singers from the project with John Browne, Composer in Residence at King’s, were invited to sing...

Section: Music Features | Writen by: Pauline Cooper

Celebrate the Peace of Art

Now extended to 29 August! After the success of the Bromley Art Based Recovery Group facilitated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Community Options, the art group has decided to continue independently of mental health services giving themselves a new name...

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Julie Brooker

Are you on for a Really Open Mike night?

The Bromley music group (BMG) are holding a "Really Open Mike" night at Community House in Bromley. It is a "Really Open MIke" as the BMG are not only inviting musicians, but also poets, dancers, actors and comics. If you are...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Tony Tang

BMG presents a "Pearl"

The Bromley Music Group (BMG) launched their debut CD “Pearl” on Wednesday 8th of June at Community House in Bromley. The CD launch was well attended by Oxleas staff and management, members of the BMG, family, friends as well as...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Tony Tang

Pearl - the BMG CD Launches in June

The BMG recently recorded their first CD called Pearl. The album is a showcase of the artists that work in the group and is an eclectic mixture of musical styles. It is however very listenable and has at it's heart...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Tony Tang

Credo Supported by Freda's Garden

On Saturday, 18th June and Sunday, 19th June (10am – 5pm), Freda’s Garden will be open to the public for its annual “Art in the Garden” summer event. Freda Davis has been opening the grounds of her beautiful property - Harcourt...

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Jan Lovett

Brit award violinist coming to Bromley

CLASSICAL music fans will be in for a treat when a Brit award winning violinist comes to Bromley. Jack Liebeck will be appearing at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Church Road, Bromley, as part of the Simon Lane and Friends...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Why do we hate the Eurovision Song Contest?

The 2011 contest starts this week, and there really hasn’t been a lot of news about it. Why has the UK fallen out of love with the Eurovision Song Contests? One of must first memories was sitting on a potty (I...

Section: Music Features | Writen by: Tony Tang

Bromley Music Group record an album

It started with a suggestion from an Oxleas client, began as two people in a church hall with a guitar and has grown into a group of over fifteen members that meet every week at Antenna Studios. For over six...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Tony Tang

Get snapping for a Social Inclusion exhibition!

Do you enjoy taking pictures? Do you think pictures speak louder than words? Would you like to win a £50 voucher? If yes, then get clicking!!The Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust's Social Inclusion Team is holding a photography presentation at its annual Health Festival...

Section: Photography & Film News | Writen by: Japleen Kaur

Liminal is looking for new artists

Liminal at Antenna Studios are looking for artists to display their work. They are especially interested in any new artists who have never displayed before. There is no cost involved. More details can be found at this link: http://www.antennastudios.co.uk/liminal/

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Tony Tang

Bromley Mind's Hay Fever tickets not to be sneezed at

Bromley Mind has been given the first night of 'Hay Fever' by Noel Coward at Bromley Little Theatre on Thursday 10th March 2011, and would love to fill the house with families, friends and supporters. Tickets cost £7.00 each, which must be...

Section: Drama News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Magpie Dance team up for special event in March

A special dance event, held on Monday, 21st March 2011, is being run by Magpie Dance and Greengoose. There will be performances at 1.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. at the United Reform Church, Widmore Road, Bromley. Admission is free, but you do have to obtain...

Section: Dance News | Writen by: Jan Lovett

The Bigger Picture announces course dates for 2011

Professional development of artists and art therapists working in the wellbeing and mental health sectors ENDORSED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND ‘Artists are working in complex and varied settings, often across disciplines and with a diverse range of people. A lack of ethical...

Section: DevelopArts News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Songs of Affliction

King’s College London – Songs of Affliction Project. The fantastic opportunity was established for Dr. Pauline Cooper, Head occupational therapist at the Activity Suite, Woodlands Unit, to partner with King’s College, London, in a new project called ‘Songs of Affliction’. The...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Pauline Cooper

Have you ever wanted to write a short story or pen a poem or two?

If you have already written, or want to, a new group is starting in Hayes in January 2011 from 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.. Why not come along and meet the group? If, like me, you find it difficult to get...

Section: Creative Writing News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Opportunity to learn musical knowledge and skills!

Following the ChoirFest, Community Options will be hosting a training day, led by Trish Vella-Burrows (a Music and Health Researcher and Practitioner from Canterbury Christ Church University) and her team. Aim Participants will develop knowledge and skills in using music...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Art-based Recovery Group looking for members

The aim of the Art Based Recovery Group is to provide a forum for group members to use art making to explore their experiences of mental health issues, to share their thoughts and feelings and explore strategies for recovery using...

Section: Visual Arts News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

An evening at the theatre in support of Credo

In the gloom of a November evening, would you like to spend an evening at the theatre, enjoying yourselves with friends, colleagues and family? Then please join us! The Bromley Little Theatre has offered to Credo the proceeds of...

Section: Drama News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Harmony Choir date changes

Develop partner Community Options have launched a new choir called Harmony and are looking for participants. Singing has been widely recognised as being a good way of maintaining both physical and mental wellbeing, and this group welcomes all standards,...

Section: Music News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

Credo gets the thumbs up!

Develop Partner Credo, a Bromley-based mental health charity, recently conducted a wide-ranging survey of all those who have benefited from Credo’s support, both current and past members of Credo; those who have been involved in ouroutreach projects...

Section: DevelopArts News | Writen by: Steve Cooksley

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