Greener & Cleaner

05/06/2026

🌍 Today is World Environment Day.

At Greener & Cleaner, we believe environmental action is built from small actions that create real impact - repairing, reusing, sharing skills, reducing waste and strengthening community.

These photos were taken at our recent Tech Donation & Recycling event at West Wickham Library in collaboration with James Broomfield from www.facebook.com/OurTechnicianUK

♻️ Want to take action yourself?

Join us at our next Tech Donation & Recycling event and bring along unwanted laptops, tablets, phones, cables and adaptors. We'll help securely wipe data, assess devices for reuse and ensure anything beyond repair is responsibly recycled.

📅 Or explore our many other upcoming events at:
greenerandcleaner.co.uk/events
or find us on Eventbrite.

💚 Want to help us create more impact like this?

Regular monthly donations help us plan ahead and continue providing practical services that benefit both people and planet.

You can support us with:

🌱 £3/month – a small action that helps keep community activities running
🌿 £5/month – helps support regular workshops and events
🌳 £7.50/month – helps us expand our reach and support more local people

You can set up regular giving via the Linktree in our Instagram bio or find full details at:
www.greenerandcleaner.co.uk/donate

Small actions. Real impact.

01/06/2026

🧵🌱 THIS WEEK AT GREENER & CLEANER 🌱🧵
1st – 7th June 2026

‣ A week of creativity, connection, practical skills and community action — from sewing and gardening to creative wellbeing, mending and family-friendly activities.

📍Events take place across The Hub (The Glades, Upper Mall, next to HMV, BR1 1DN), West Wickham Library (BR4 0SH) and Southlands Road Allotments (BR2 9QZ).

🟢 Most sessions are free thanks to our funders, partners and volunteers — helping us keep The Hub open as a welcoming and inclusive community space.

🎟️ Even where sessions are free, spaces can be limited — book via the link in our Instagram bio or visit:
www.greenerandcleaner.co.uk/events/

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🧶 Mon 1st

‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 11:30–1:30
Friendly, social crafting for all abilities. Bring your own project or join one of our community makes.

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‣ Introduction to Hand Stitching & Embroidery Techniques | 3–5
Learn basic hand stitching and embroidery techniques with Gerlinde. Suitable for ages 7+ to adults.

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🧵 Tues 2nd

‣ Community Sewing Circle (West Wickham Library) | 10–12
A welcoming space for sewists, menders, embroiderers, quilters and complete beginners to share skills, ideas and inspiration.

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🌱 Wed 3rd

‣ Community Gardening (Southlands Road Allotments) | 5–6:30
Learn how to grow your own food crops and companion plants while getting hands-on outdoors with Efi.

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🎨 Thurs 4th

‣ ADHD Creative Unmasking | 10:30–12:30
A supportive creative space for neurodivergent adults (18+) exploring self-expression, connection and personal strengths through creativity.

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‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 2–4
Relaxed crafting, community conversation and plenty of opportunities to learn from fellow makers.

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👶 Fri 5th

‣ Baby & Toddler Group | 10:30–12
A warm and welcoming space for parents & little ones to meet each other, with toys, colouring, free tea & coffee.

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🪡 Sat 6th

‣ Mending Clinic | 12–1:30
Fix it, don’t bin it. Learn practical repair skills and extend the life of your clothes while reducing waste.

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❄️ Sun 7th

‣ Sunday at The Hub | 11–5
Drop into our air-conditioned cool space, try the Library of Things, get creative or simply take a breather.

💚 Everyone welcome

24/05/2026

🧵🌱 THIS WEEK AT GREENER & CLEANER 🌱🧵
25th – 31st May

‣ A week of creativity, repair, and practical skills incl. sewing, gardening and family arts & crafts.

📍Events take place across The Hub (The Glades, Upper Mall, next to HMV, BR1 1DN), West Wickham Library (BR4 0SH), Southlands Rd Allotments (BR2 9QZ) and Christ Central Church, Penge (SE20 7JA).

🟢 Most sessions are free (unless stated) thanks to our funders, partners and volunteers — helping us keep The Hub open as a welcoming and inclusive community space.

🎟️ Even where sessions are free, spaces can be limited — book via the link in our Instagram bio or visit:
www.greenerandcleaner.co.uk/events/

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🧶 Mon 25th
‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 11:30–1:30
Friendly, social crafting — all abilities welcome.

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‣ G&C Book Club | 4–5:30
Stories, discussion and relaxed conversation.

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🧵 Tues 26th
‣ Sewing Circle (West Wickham Library) | 10–12
Learn, mend and share skills with others in a welcoming community space.

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🌱 Wed 27th
‣ Community Gardening (Southlands Allotments) | 5–6:30
Learn how to grow your own food and companion plants while getting hands-on outdoors.

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✂️ Thurs 28th
‣ Introduction to Sewing Machines: Bunting Workshop | 10:30–1pm (£30)
Learn sewing machine basics and create decorative bunting. Materials provided, or bring your own textiles.

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‣ Butterfly Wings | 11–1
A fun family upcycling activity creating wearable butterfly wings from reused materials.

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‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 2–4
Relaxed crafting and community conversation.

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👶 Fri 29th
‣ Baby & Toddler Group | 10:30–12
Warm space, toys, tea, coffee and friendly faces.

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‣ Fun CD Character Craft | 11:30–1
Get creative using recycled CDs and scrap materials to create colourful animal characters.

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🔧 Sat 30th
‣ Beckenham & Penge Repair Café (Christ Central Church) | 10–1
Bring broken household items and work alongside volunteer repairers to help give things a second life.

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‣ Mending Clinic | 12–1:30
Fix it, don’t bin it — extend the life of your favourite clothes.

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❄️ Sun 31st
‣ Sunday at The Hub | 11–5
Drop into our air-conditioned cool space, refill your water bottle and check us out!

24/05/2026

Hey ! Our next pub party is coming up in 2 days time join us to chat with Dr Giovanna Speciale (Founder and CEO of Selce) will be speaking about how to choose solar contractors.

Find out more about this and our other solar events this summer: https://buff.ly/0rto6JP

23/05/2026

☀️ Too Hot? 🥵 Fancy a cool space to cool down? ❄️

Come and take a breather at The Hub — Greener & Cleaner’s welcoming community space in the Glades, Bromley. Whether you need a break from the heat, somewhere to sit for a while, or just fancy getting involved in something creative, everyone is welcome 💚

🥶 Air-conditioned space
💧 Refill your reusable water bottle at our community fountain
🪑 Sit, rest and take a breather
🎨 Get creative and explore what’s happening at The Hub
👋 Drop in, say hello or simply spend some time out of the heat

📍 The Hub
Upper Mall, The Glades, Bromley
(next to HMV)

Opening hours:
Monday: 10am–6pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–6pm
Sunday: 11am–5pm

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

Want to make the most of your visit? Click the Eventbrite link in our Instagram bio to check out our upcoming activities at The Hub and beyond, or visit
🌐 www.greenerandcleaner.co.uk/events

No need to book to use the space — just pop in. Sometimes on very hot days we all need somewhere to pause, cool down and recharge 💚

17/05/2026

🧵🌱 THIS WEEK AT GREENER & CLEANER 🌱🧵
18th – 24th May

‣ A week of creativity, repair, practical skills and community — from gardening and mending to tech recycling, family activities and relaxed social spaces.

📍Events take place across The Hub (The Glades, Upper Mall, next to HMV, BR1 1DN), West Wickham Library (BR4 0SH), and Southlands Rd Allotments (BR2 9QZ).

🟢 Most sessions are free (unless stated) thanks to our funders, partners and volunteers — helping us keep the Hub open as a welcoming and inclusive community space.

🎟️ Even where sessions are free, spaces can be limited — reserve your spot(s) using Eventbrite via the link in our Instagram bio or visit:
www.greenerandcleaner.co.uk/events/

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🧶 Mon 18th
‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 11:30–1:30
Friendly, social crafting — all abilities welcome.

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🧵 Tues 19th
‣ Sewing Circle (West Wickham Library) | 10–12
Learn, mend and share skills with others in a welcoming community space.

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🌱 Wed 20th
‣ Community Gardening (Southlands Allotments) | 5–6:30
Learn how to grow your own food and companion plants while getting hands-on outdoors.

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🧶 Thurs 21st
‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 2–4
Relaxed crafting and community conversation.

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👶 Fri 22nd
‣ Baby & Toddler Group | 10:30–12
Warm space, toys, tea, coffee and friendly faces.

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‣ Tech Recycling & Donation (West Wickham Library) | 11–1
Got unwanted tech, devices or cables? Donate, recycle and help items find a second life. Please make sure you have the code(s) to unlock or reset devices!

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🪡 Sat 23rd
‣ Mending Clinic | 12–1:30
Fix it, don’t bin it — extend the life of your favourite clothes.

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‣ Fun Beaded Insect Craft | 2–3:30
Get creative with upcycled beads and wire and create your own colourful insect designs.

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🧵 Sun 24th
‣ Mend with Friends | 2–4
Bring your mending pile, enjoy a cuppa and stitch together.

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‣ Sewing Survival Skills | 2–4 (booking required)
Learn essential hand-stitching skills that can help repair around 90% of clothing fixes.

16/05/2026

10/05/2026

🧵🌱 THIS WEEK AT GREENER & CLEANER 🌱🧵
11th – 17th May

‣ A week of creativity, practical skills, repair, film and community — from stitching and gardening to repair cafés, social groups and family spaces.

📍Events take place across The Hub (The Glades, Upper Mall, next to HMV, BR1 1DN), West Wickham Library (BR4 0SH), and Southlands Rd Allotments (BR2 9QZ).

🟢 Most sessions are free thanks to our funders, partners and volunteers — helping us keep the Hub open as a warm, inclusive community space.

🎟️ Even where sessions are free, spaces may be limited — book via the link in our Instagram bio or visit:
www.greenerandcleaner.co.uk/events/

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🧶 Mon 11th
‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friendly, social crafting — all levels welcome.

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‣ Introduction to Hand Stitching & Embroidery | 3–5pm
Learn creative embroidery and visible mending techniques with expert guidance.

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🧵 Tues 12th
‣ Sewing Circle (West Wickham Library) | 10am – 12pm
A relaxed sewing community for skill-sharing, mending and creative projects.

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🌱 Wed 13th
‣ Community Gardening (Southlands Allotments) | 5–6:30pm
Hands-on gardening and growing sessions at the Greener & Cleaner allotment.

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🧶 Thurs 14th
‣ Knit & Crochet Group | 2–4pm
Bring your own project or join the community creations — beginners welcome.

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👶 Fri 15th
‣ Baby & Toddler Group | 10:30am – 12pm
Warm space, toys, tea, coffee and community for parents, carers and little ones.

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‣ ‘Sauvages’ Film Screening & Discussion | 6–8pm
A special screening exploring environmental and human rights themes, followed by discussion. Suitable for older children (PG / age guidance applies).

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🔧 Sat 16th
‣ West Wickham Repair Café | 10:30am –1:30pm
Bring along broken household items, textiles, toys, electronics and more for repair help from our volunteers.

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‣ Mending Clinic | 12–1:30pm
Fix it, don’t bin it — extend the life of your clothes through repair and visible mending.

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🌿 Sun 17th
‣ Open as usual | 11am – 5pm
Drop in, relax & use our community facilities or get creative.

08/05/2026

🎨🌿 Could you help shape a new summer project for local families?

We’re exploring an idea for the summer holidays: creative children’s activity packs filled with screen-free activities, nature-inspired making, and a handmade item created by older members of our community 💚

Before we develop it further, we’d love to find out what skills already exist in our community.

Are you:
📚 A teacher or ex-teacher?
✏️ An illustrator or creative maker?
🧵 Someone who enjoys designing fun activities for children?

If you’d be interested in getting involved in a voluntary community project, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Contact Rosie at:
[email protected]

Please share with anyone who might be interested ✨