Wow. Just wow. This is such a heartwarming initiative and I'm going to continue supporting it…read more I can't quite remember, how I stumbled upon their website, but as soon as I read about their work, I put a date in my calendar to check them out. Basically what it is: they rescue surplus food from businesses in the area and distribute it among the community for a super-discounted price: £4.50 for a shopping cart that was filled to the brim. Granted, you don't have much choice and some of the food isn't at its peak anymore, but I have a brain and I can sort out (or cut out) what's not so nice anymore. Integral to their operation are the volunteers who are your shopping companions: they go through the aisles with you and point out what you can take and how much. It sounds a bit prescriptive at first, but I understand that otherwise some folks would go bonkers and grab everything! Thank you for doing this!

Ever had a childhood dream to play in a ball pit and never had the chance? Well here you can play…read moretill your hearts contempt... And boy did I lavish that feeling... Yes I was that person who never did it as a child and now.. Bam! I'm in... Shamahs the owner has written many a books about the simple things in life about happiness and mindfulness and his energy and passion really shines through.. His impromptu meditation in the ball pit was so much fun and I couldn't imagine a more energetic and funny host... I loved it! I also know they do other activities that relaxes the mind and soul and I totally recommend a visit..

Wow, what a wonderful pleasant experience…read more We did a UYC event here after work. They had a ball pit! (I think the last time I was in a ball pit was when I was 10!...it a very interesting and different experience when you're a little bit older ;-) So we chilled in the ball pit for about 15 minutes. Surprisingly it was very relaxing...I was contemplating on getting one for home to read in...it's amazingly comfortable. The guy who runs it seems to always be laughing...so jealous of his job! He made the experience SO much more fun (otherwise I would have only given 4 stars). He got us to start a ball fight, do some ball meditation and even sinking to the bottom under the balls, and then jump out for an awesome photo scene ;-) I would completely recommend this experience at anytime. Threw yourself into it, laugh, be happy and just enjoy the 15 minute experience..it'll take all the stress of the week off your shoulders.

The Swanscombe Children's Centre is fantastic. I have had two children since living in Swanscombe…read moreand the staff and the service I have received has been great. They offer ante natal groups pro natal groups, toddler groups, assistance with breast feeding, drop in sessions, weigh in sessions, christmas / easter days off, lots of day sessions for children in the Summer involving lots of different activities. The staff also visit your homes for regular checks. I have had also had a speech therapist visit regularly who was also excellent. The effort the staff put into this centre is amazing.

This Red Cross Shop is hidden off the King's Road and hidden is truly the operative word. I've…read morevisited 3-4 times over the past couple of years and the things that you can find here never ceases to amaze me. There are actually two shops - a clothing store and a "everything else" store (you know, books, CDs, ornaments etc). Being a girl, I tend to be in the clothing store more often than not. It's generally quite quiet in the store and the staff are really friendly, sharing stories of people who have brought stuff in and generally having a chat with you, which is nice. I've had some great finds too - but you have to be prepared to rummage around. I've bought a few coats and one really nice Shanghai Tang dress, which I was super pleased with! If you like a bargain, then the Red Cross Shop is for you. From time-to-time, they also seem to have half price sales on the clothes, which is nice too. And you leave the store with a feel-good feeling - you are reusing something that somebody else didn't want, you can gift-aid your purchase so that the Red Cross gets the tax back, and a donation goes to the Red Cross too. It's nice to come here, even if it's just for a browse.

This is a really nice little charity shop, all the money goes locally to people with mental health…read moreissues, there's a gigantic ginger cat that seems to love loafing around everywhere in the shop, the staff are exceptionally nice friendly and helpful and stuff is much cheaper than the charity shops on the main drag in Camden, so if charity shops are your thing, this is the place to come....

Clothing, bric a brac, books, records, cds, videos. Belts, ties, handbags, shoes 10-4.45 mon-fri…read more Big radius of clientele - well known in London. There are many branches of the mind shop and their all fab! Staff are friendly and helpful. There is a real homely feel in the shop and you can pick up few antique pieces. You can also donate any unwanted items you have at home or donate financiallyafterm all it is for charity:D

Being a carer is a tough job. But, if you are prepared to hold your hand up and say you want some…read morehelp (and can recognise that this is NOT an admission of defeat), the gals at this charity will link you up - if you live in the borough of Bromley that is. Carers of Bromley is a charity that focuses primarily on the needs of the carer, as opposed to the person requiring care, and are a really useful source of information for everything from benefits to support services and beyond. They are funded in part by Bromley Local authority, so have good relations with departments there too. Although I've never used the support groups, I've found the short term sitters list extremely helpful and they even provide a limited volunteer service for the odd whole day off. In short, if this charity is relevant to you, you have nothing to lose from contacting them.

I'm a bit of a charity shop enthusiast, and this has to be one of my favourites…read more Whereas Oxfams in other high profile areas (e.g. Notting Hill Gate, Kensington High Street, Gloucester Road) carefully note their most prized donations and price them a little too high, this one still has hidden gems. Barely worn Ferragamo flats and Longchamp bags can be found for good prices amidst Primark tat. But beware, other customers can provide a lot of competition!

I agree on the previous review of this charity shop compare to other branches they seem a bit…read morecheaper than other shops but yesterday 04 of September the one in the tills this muslim woman who is so rude to every customer ,the way she speak doesnt represent this shop and should not volunteer ,i noticed as well on weekends or sunday that the normal English people managing this shop are not around,2 weeks a go i witnessed an eastern european girl helping other felllow relatives to choose a clothes what they like,the muslim family or friends around are also the same.i will not recommend them to volunteer,i will ask someone to pretend as a buyer and chat with this Muslim woman and for sure you will be appalled ,i wonder why she is volunteering to help or to help fellow countryman to buy stuff at low price.

St Stephens Church is a fantastic building with walls of flint which many visitors to St Albans…read morecoming from the South will pass on their way in. It is opposite the King Harry pub and has it's own parking area. My daughter was christened here and it's a great church to visit, or to come to regularly. The vicar Rev David Ridgeway is very friendly and approachable and I'm sure he'd welcome any newcomers. At church on a Sunday there is a pretty full congregation, lots of families and also people who have been coming to the church for a long time. The fairs are well attended. St Stephens is partnered with St Julians nearby. The church holds Brownies on a Tuesday evening at 6pm and a toddler group on Friday morning at 10am as well as other events.