🕗 Ghosts, Jazz and Bourbon

IT’S 8:01 ON FRIDAY MORNING

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The holidays and new term are fully behind us, and it seems we’re in full work mode now. The City feels busier this week than at any point since before Covid. I’ve always loved travelling into central London to go into the office, but for the first time, I’ve found it quite frustrating this week. There seem to be people everywhere, all heading in a myriad of directions.

Closer to home, it’s fun to see some Halloween decorations go up, with some excellent window art by Laura Gardner on display at Go Travel on the High Street.

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If you’re looking for a tipple to take off the premises, then Amathus in Leadenhall Market is the place to go. Predominantly selling a fine selection of wine, they also have an excellent selection of premium spirits, including items like the Weller Bourbon I bought today. Along with this location, they also have a number of others dotted around London. If you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, the staff are always very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely pop in if you need a gift, or just a treat for yourself.

Chislehurst Caves is turning out the lights for a series of special Halloween ghost tours. Armed with little more than a lantern, visitors will venture through its pitch-black passages while hearing stories of apparitions, unexplained whispers and the spectral figures said to remain underground. Tours run at 7pm and 9pm across two October weekends—possibly not one for the faint-hearted.

Chislehurst Methodist Church is hosting an afternoon of big-band favourites on Sunday 22 November, with the Bromley Jazz Collective joined by John’s Blues Busters. Tickets are £12, under-12s go free, and every note will help support the vital work of The Maypole Project.

A new private GP service has opened in Chislehurst with a mission to increase the number of healthy years lived by people across South East London. Located at 59 Chislehurst Road, as part of its launch, The Chislehurst GP is also offering free brief health checks, giving local people the opportunity to take a quick look at some key aspects of their health and meet the team.

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Remembrance Day is just one month away, and as usual, Chislehurst will have a Parade as an act of remembrance. However, this is with little to no government funding that covers the cost of running this, and they still need £1,074 to cover expenses. Along with the money, they also need volunteers to help coordinate and run the Parade. If you can help, please reach out to [email protected]

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See you next Friday!
Simon

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