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In this week’s issue, there’s a look at the Six Nations and Winter Olympics as welcome signs that winter is easing, a spotlight on the City’s Bridewell Theatre, local men’s mental health support via the Nuthatch Retreat’s Men’s Campfire, where to watch the rugby in Chislehurst, Bromley FC’s form and new website, plus a quick note on Southeastern’s attempts to cut delays.
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So hear we are in February and things are definitely looking up, particularly if you enjoy sport. First off, many of our local pubs will be showing the Six Nations, which to me, always signals that the depths of winter are behind us. But along with the rugby, we also have the winter olympics.
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If you’re after a Theatre In The City…
Bridewell Theatre, Bride Lane
When you think of London theatres, you would be forgiven for immediately think of the famous west end. However, London is a city with world class culture that can be found in many different areas, including the more corporate parts of the City. Bridewell Theatre is a 200 person venue, that I was interested to read was built on top of London’s first ever swimming pool! It could well be worth seeing what’s on if you want something different.
🏘️ In Chislehurst… 🏘️
Men’s Campfire Collective
Over the last few years, it’s been well document that many men struggle with mental health. Thankfully, society is slowly changing it’s attitude to how we view men and their emotions. As a consequence, there are now many more resources to support them. One such group is the Nuthatch Retreat, who run a monthly “Men’s Campfire”. The next session is on Thursday 12th Feb, and you can book here.
Watch the Six Nations Down the Pub
In a rare move, the Six Nations 2026 already started last night with France hosting Ireland in Paris. However, there are still two other games to go this weekend and what better way to watch than down the pub. The Bickley Arms is often a good place to watch with a couple of TVs in side and a larger screen out in the garden. Pints of Guinness are optional, but I strongly recommend one.
Bromley FC Have a New Website
I’m sure most avid Raven’s fans will already know this, but Bromley have a brand new fancy looking website. With such great performance on the pitch right now, leading EFL Division Two, it’s only fitting that they also have a website that looks the business.
🚂 The Commute 🚂
According to a recent Southeastern poster, their camera’s have saved over 200 hours of delays and hold ups on the line. Given that trains still rarely run it time, it’s good to see something making a positive impact, but there’s clearly so much more to do.
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See you next, Friday!
Simon
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