NEWS
Getting to know our Independents – Bootcamp.uk.com
Many of you will have witnessed what looks like the daily torture of fitness fanatics at Chislehurst Recreation Ground, and an ex-Marine keeping the motivation going in all weathers. This is Bootcamp UK, and it is by far one of the best, motivational ways to get fit...
read moreGetting to know our Independents – Cook and Matthews Sport
Paul and Rachel Cook, of Cook and Matthews Sport, have kindly given us an insight into being an Independent in BR7 and tell us how they have managed to succeed and adapt over the years. Tell us a little bit about your business and how it all began? Well initially Paul...
read moreChislehurst bucks trend of Covid closures
Gwen Lardner catches up with some of our new businesses in the High Street and Royal Parade... Chislehurst has seen a spate of new shops opening at a time when small businesses everywhere have closed for good due to the pandemic. A fishmongers, organic grocery and...
read moreHalf Term Activities
Well half term is upon us and whereas usually we are super excited to get out and about we find ourselves in these unchartered waters of either not being able to go on holiday or have a staycation which may involve a few day trips. Visit Chislehurst has compiled some...
read moreWard Panel Meeting January 2021
Hello everyone and welcome to the new look WPM. Included below are the charts for Burglary Residential, Burglary Non-Residential and Theft of and From Motor Vehicle. I have given a brief synopsis under each chart. Due to the exceptional circumstances of the ongoing...
read moreCostcutter Chislehurst celebrates double award win!
Local retailer Anil Patel and the team at Costcutter in Chislehurst are celebrating after being crowned Drinks Retailer of the Year at the prestigious Retail Industry Awards, as well as Convenience Store of the Year at the Drinks Retailing Awards, both of which...
read moreGetting To Know Our Independents!
Visit Chislehurst caught up with the lovely Catherine Southon who owns Catherine Southon Auctioneers and Valuers, based in the centre of Chislehurst. We wanted to find out more about her and how she set up her business. Visit Chis: Tell us a little about yourself and...
read moreLocal businesses join forces to launch Chislehurst Fitness
Three members of the Visit Chislehurst Business Group have worked together to launch a new fitness business: Chislehurst Fitness. Chislehurst Fitness launched in September last year, offering group outdoor fitness classes and personal training sessions at Walden...
read moreChislehurst Commons: A winter buzz-z-z-z
Balmy spring and summer days may be some way off, but one insect we associate with summer may already be out and about. The bumblebee, notably the Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) is our earliest wild bee to be on the wing at this time of year. Over the last...
read moreChislehurst Commons share some exciting news about Prickend Pond... Work on the new access path has already started. The area shown in the photo above is well-used, and becomes muddy and difficult to walk over in wet weather. The new path will run in line with the...
read moreHow To Use Awareness Days To Create Social Media Content
There are so many awareness days to choose from but how do you decide which ones are relevant for your business? How do you create topical and appropriate content that promotes your unique brand across social media? And how do you not get lost in the crowd but instead...
read moreChristmas Eve – Jingle Bells
Get out and Jingle those Bells - Guide Santa to Chislehurst and spread joy! Wishing you all a Happy Christmas full of love and...
read moreBR7 Kiwi in New Zealand Quarantine!
Local resident, Mike, has gone home for Christmas to visit family. Following all the Government Guidelines for both countries he is now awaiting release from New Zealand quarantine. 16th December 2020 The first thing I notice as I flew into New Zealand on a perfectly...
read moreMead Road Marathon 2020
Mead Road Infant School smashes target set to help raise money for the school and Demelza Hospice Care for Children in second year running. As part of Mead Road infants school initiative to facilitate additional daily exercise for children during the school day, the...
read moreHow to make Power Balls!
Tempted by all those chocolate goodies this festive season? Hanna Raymond from Nutrition & Fitness by Hanna Raymond shares her expertise on how to make a healthy swap... It’s December so we have a home full of goodies and the temptation to snack more! Instead of...
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