Mytime Active at Crofton Halls & Sports Centre

17/01/2025

Calling All Bromley Foodies!

Do you have a family recipe that deserves to be celebrated? Whether it’s Granny’s famous apple pie, Mum’s secret banana bread or Dad’s special celebration curry, here’s your chance to share it with the whole community!

We’re creating the Bromley Community Cookbook!

In partnership with One Bromley, we are gathering healthy, delicious recipes from Bromley residents to create a unique cookbook that celebrates the rich diversity of our borough. Each recipe will include:

- The story behind the dish
- A picture of the recipe
- Nutritional information

We want recipes from every district in Bromley, featuring a mix of healthy options and a few indulgent treats. A limited number of printed copies will be available, and a free online version will ensure everyone can enjoy these culinary treasures.

Submit your recipe here: https://ow.ly/vJcH50UHCmg

09/01/2025

Welcome to your comprehensive like-for-like wellbeing offer, ensuring access to everything from HIIT and yoga to gym sessions and swimming, all at nearby locations, while Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington undergoes a multi-million-pound refurbishment.

Gym, group exercise, aquafit, indoor cycling and swimming, along with the familiar staff our customers know and love, have been relocated to venues including Crofton Hall & Sports Centre and Darrick Swimming Pool, both in Orpington.

This week, we launched indoor cycle classes in our new temporary home at Darrick Wood Swimming Pool.

Just a month ago, this space was occasionally used for parties. Thanks to our team’s efforts, it has undergone a complete transformation, and we are proud to now host our cycle classes in this dedicated studio.

08/01/2025

Our team has been working hard to create a comprehensive, like-for-like wellbeing offer, covering everything from HIIT and yoga to gym sessions and swimming, all at nearby locations, while Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington undergoes a multi-million-pound refurbishment.

Gym, group exercise, aquafit, indoor cycling and swimming, along with all the familiar staff faces our customers love, have been relocated to nearby venues, including Crofton Hall & Sports Centre and Darrick Swimming Pool.

Additionally, all other Mytime Active venues in the borough, including The Spa at Beckenham and The Pavilion, remain available to our customers too.

Yesterday, we were honoured to welcome the Mayor of Bromley and his wife to Crofton Hall & Sports Centre, where they officially opened our new Walnuts Community Wellbeing Offer. We thoroughly enjoyed having them visit and try out some of our facilities.

19/12/2024

Phil and Anne from Bromley are both in their seventies. Together they are certainly enjoying their retirement. Together they attend around six line dancing classes a week, sometimes doing two classes a day, whilst Anne additionally attends a paracise session, a gentle workout designed to improve mobility, flexibility and balance.

Both Phil and Anne recommend Primetime saying: ‘We would tell anyone to give it a go! Although our passion is line dancing, there are plenty of other classes and sessions available. The Primetime Buddies, who volunteer their time, are always on hand to meet and greet everyone, take the register and make sure everyone feels welcome. The buddies go above and beyond and are a wonderful asset to both Mytime Active and the borough. The classes are good for both your mental and physical health, so don’t give up on life at retirement, it’s just the beginning of the next stage in your life!”

Find out more about their Primetime story here:
https://ow.ly/aY8Y50UtnfR

18/12/2024

17/12/2024

⭐ Christmas Classes at Crofton Halls & Sport Centre⭐

Come and join your team this Saturday for the first day of classes at your new community centre. We are kickstarting our Group Exercise Program with some fabulously festive team teaching classes for you to enjoy. Why not add some sparkle to your gym kit and help us spread some Christmas Cheer!! 🎄🥳🎅⭐

📅Saturday 21st December
📍 Crofton Halls & Sport Centre

Aerobics 08:00
BodyPump 09:00 (team teach)
BodyBalance 10:00 (teach teach)
Zumba 11:00 (team teach)
Legs Bums & Tums 11:15

Book in and lets get festive!!
🎄⭐🎅❄️🥳⛄⭐🎄🎅❄️🎅⛄🥳

12/12/2024

Linda began visiting Mytime Active’s Spa at Beckenham leisure centre in 2021 to take part in an ESCAPE-Pain course. Arthritis in her knees was causing severe pain and Linda had recently experienced a fall. Three years later, her mobility has been transformed and she has completed a Walk to World Arthritis Day fundraiser for Versus Arthritis, where she walked an incredible 41 miles in 12 days.

Linda says: “The Mytime Active instructor talked us through everything from how to best take medication and when to move around or rest, to what exercises we should be doing. It was so reassuring to know it wasn’t just me who struggled with pain.

“The ESCAPE-Pain course gave me the confidence to think ‘maybe I can do this’. Now I can do so much more without having to think about it or plan my next move. I used to have to psyche myself up to get off the sofa. Now I just stand up!”

Read more about Linda’s wellbeing journey here:

https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/wellbeing-mission/mytime-active-stories-linda

08/12/2024

Under the one Primetime umbrella, members can engage in everything from senior football, line dancing, table tennis, Pilates, dementia-friendly golf, senior circuits, Zumba Gold and strength and stability exercises to social gatherings like coffee meet-ups and Christmas and summer gatherings.

Read more about 'Primetimer' Bev and the impact the programme has had on her life here:

https://ow.ly/i8o250UmoMV

04/12/2024

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

We had a fantastic time supporting Orpington1st’s annual 2km Festive Dash around the picturesque Orpington Priory Gardens! Hundreds of Santas, walking, jogging or sprinting, took to the route in their festive outfits, spreading holiday cheer along the way. 🎅🤶🏃‍♂️

A special shoutout to our very own reindeer instructor, Sarah from the Walnuts Community Team, for getting everyone warmed up and ready to dash!

03/12/2024

Lynne, 74, has been one of our Primetime Buddies since 2013. After a 30-year career in banking, she shares with us the added value that being a buddy brings to her life and to the Bromley community she serves.

Lynne says: “Primetime buddies offer help, support and information to encourage an active and positive lifestyle. As I love helping out and enjoy chatting to people, being a Buddy was the perfect fit!

“Buddies are an approachable, friendly and welcoming face for Primetime customers; we’re the first face people see when they come into the leisure centre. We also help the instructor if they require any assistance and check the list of members attending classes to ensure they are booked. We also keep a look out for anyone who is unwell and may need some help or anyone struggling in the class.

“I had previously worked in banking, and although I have a lot of friends from my career who I still see, there is something about Primetime people. They are not just members but family. We all look out for each other. If anyone has a problem everyone is there for them. A lot of ‘Primetimers’ live on their own, but they are not on their own, as we are all there for each other.”

21/11/2024

ArtsTrain takes the stage at the London Jazz Festival!

Last weekend, our talented young musicians, aged 11-25, performed original music at the Southbank Centre, responding to the theme Human vs Machine. Their tracks explored the intersections of AI, creativity, and connection, blending jazz, soul, and singer-songwriter influences.

Over months of workshops, our young people crafted powerful lyrics reflecting on growing up in a digital world, from social media pressures to imagining AI friendships. With the guidance of guest artists GeeJay, the group refined their songwriting, gaining invaluable tips on resilience and creativity.

We’re so proud of their inspiring performance and the hard work that made it possible. Supporting the next generation of musicians is what ArtsTrain is all about!

ArtsTrain, is a creative music programme developed and managed by Mytime Active, and was Bromley's first Arts Council National Portfolio organisation, offering exceptional creative music opportunities to young people from Bromley and Bexley

You can read more about ArtsTrain here:

https://ow.ly/zHwK50UbF1c

11/11/2024

Alan, 73, is the full-time carer for his beloved wife, Ann, 68, who has a diagnosis of early onset Dementia.

Together, Alan and Ann, who live in Bromley attend our Primetime programme, which helps Alan to keep active and to create a safe and sociable routine for his wife.

Alan says: “It’s important to me that Ann is treated with respect and dignity and so it’s fantastic that all the Primetime team, be that the volunteer buddies or the fitness instructors, have dementia-friendly training. This gives me peace of mind. They all treat Ann as a person, not as a condition. They see the real Ann. They don’t pity her or patronise her, instead they talk, engage and are mindful of things that might trigger increased anxiety for her. It means I can sit back, relax and enjoy the sport and social activities. What’s especially impressive is that this is seamless, at every site, at every activity and with every member of staff or volunteer. I honestly don’t know what we would do without the Primetime buddies.

“I would recommend Primetime to anyone in the surrounding area who is over 60. There really is something for everyone, every day. I honestly can’t praise it enough. The Primetime groups are so friendly, and when you have full-time caring responsibilities, it can be a lonely and isolating. Primetime is a community within a community. It’s priceless.”

Read more about Alan and Ann here:

05/11/2024

Meet Our Local Hero!

Neil, the coordinator of the Community Fridge at Unity Church on the Ramsden Estate in Orpington, has been doing incredible work to reduce food waste, meet food needs, and foster a sense of community. Recently, Neil was nominated as Mytime Active’s Hero of the Month by Ping, a long-time volunteer at the Community Fridge.

Neil’s dedication to the Community Fridge and the services it provides for our community is truly inspiring. He spends around 20 hours a week ensuring that fresh, unsold food from local stores is redistributed to those in need. Not only does Neil help reduce food waste, but he also fosters a strong community spirit.

In a heartwarming gesture, Neil donated his Hero of the Month prize - a free leisure membership at Mytime Active - to someone who regularly attends the Community Fridge. The impact has been life-changing for him!

Learn more about Neil and the amazing work of the Community Fridge here:

https://ow.ly/frmb50U0avL

21/10/2024

Mytime Active is excited to be attending the Bromley Partnership Recruitment Fair, Wednesday, 23rd October, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Bromley United Reformed Church.

This event is a fantastic chance for local residents to connect with lots of local employers, explore job and volunteer opportunities, and find your next career move!

We’re on the lookout for:
Childcare/Play Assistants
Childcare Deputy Leaders
Childcare Leaders
Greenkeepers
Head Chef

Don’t miss out—come say hello and explore exciting opportunities in Bromley! See you there!

13/05/2024

Primetime at Mytime Active are members of the BDFC helping to make Bromley a Dementia Friendly Community. We are hosting this event as part of the Dementia Action Week events programme.

This is Free to attend so please bring a neighbour, a friend, or if you work in an organisation where you have people who are diagnosed or supporting others please come along.

Booking is essential for catering and seating arrangements. It’s a wonderful event helping everyone who comes to stay positive and live well with Dementia. If you want to book someone in yourself you can do so with the link below. Please share with anyone who you may feel would like to attend.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-friendly-indoor-street-party-tickets-877254260107?aff=oddtdtcreator