The 30 Best Community support in Beckenham

“PopGems is an incredible place where children can truly explore their creativity and talents. The staff are not only dedicated but also passionate about creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere where kids can dance, act, and sing in a fun and supportive environment. It's clear that a lot of hard work goes into making every class enjoyable, and it’s evident how much the kids love being there. I highly recommend PopGems to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow, have fun, and discover their creative potential. It’s been a wonderful experience!”

“I was lucky enough to discover Louisa earlier in the year and have become a regular customer. She always gives me a super,easy to manage cut. She is very personable and friendly,as are all the staff.A great little salon! Sandra Browne”

“These people are brilliant!! I got into the practice where they greeted me with the warmest of welcomes by the reception team and signed in. I then was asked into the surgery room and put at ease by Dr. Maria and her nurse.I was in and out in no time which was great! 5 stars for them!!”

“The guys in this store are so welcoming, always say hello and ask how i am. Im disabled and these guys(all of them) offer to take my basket and help me shop. Ive never had this service in my life. Ive made friends with these guys,Billy,Ryan,Bev and its like nothing ive experienced before. These guys are absolutely brilliant. Coop should be so proud of all these guys. Many thanks ,Nige”

“I have been using this pharmacy for over 20 years and have never had a serious problem. Occasionally there are delays in getting the prescription back from the doctors, but they have always been ready to give me an emergency supply if needed”

“Really impressive care from the woman and man who work on the counter - they are very quick, efficient, really want to help and I also saw them being very patient with someone who was in a muddle. I'm sure they get heaps of frustration thrown their way but I think they do a really great job. I've know I'll get a great service there.”

“Only place that has 200 gram cadburys tiffin bar in a 6 mile radius. cadburys pull your finger out and make deliveries to the supermarkets again”

“Wouldn’t get a tattoo from anyone else. Hollie and the team are so talented, welcoming and accommodating. Have been several times and I have been nothing but over the moon with Hollie’s work. For the (more than reasonable) price you can’t get better!”

“Lovely pub! Service was friendly and efficient. The pub was clean both inside and outside. There is a terrace at the back with some table and booths. The booths are equipped with heaters so you can enjoy them during all seasons. Food was nice and portions were sufficient for a group of 4. Toilets were clean. I would recommend this pub for any type of event. You can enjoy a pint with friends, or a party with colleagues. They also have live music sometimes so check the board at the entrance for information.”

“Called on a Sunday evening due to vandalism. Tony sourced genuine Jaguar part within 48 hours. Arrived nice and early, got on with the job with no drama and I was all done by 9:30 am Tuesday. Great service. Would definitely use again.”

“I can not recommend this pre-school enough. Two ladies co-own the pre-school and do an amazing job in preparing the children for school. The structure and discipline is second to none. They go on to school well prepared with the skills to sit, listen, behave and are well mannered. They do so much with them, including swimming, panto, annual school trip and hold a spectacular fun sports day having access to vast field and woodland beyond their preschool. All my three children thrived there. All went to primary school confident and were well on their way to knowing their numbers to 100 and their phonics/reading. It's like a home to home the ladies are so caring.”

“We currently have our daughter attending the preschool (having started in lower kindie), for 2 years now and it has been a pleasure seeing how far she has progressed. Our daughter has really grown in confidence whilst developing through the EYFS, as well as her own personal development. All her teachers are so lovely, and caring. The pastoral care at this school really is fantastic and that is one of the many reasons why we chose St Christopher’s for our daughters primary education. We look forward to Sept 2022 when she starts Reception, and enjoy everything the school has to offer.”

“We had a few dancing lessons to prepare the first dance for our wedding as none of us can dance. John was an absolute star and had loads of patience, plus he made a whole experience fun and enjoyable! We are seriously considering signing up for more dance classes. The whole process was really collaborative and we ended up with the routine that was perfect for us! Thank you ☺️”

“My old primary school! Years since I've been here and I still miss it!”

“Lovely Chinese and go there often food always taste fresh”

“Overall, the subjects and teachers are ok but many of them lack good communication skills. However, it still a great school to meet new friends.”

“Fantastic school, bringing the best out of a child.Teaching them the values of life and empowering them to be a better person as they grow up.”

“Excellent college staff are very friendly. Expect to achieve top grades.”

“Potential Problems When Reducing and Discontinuing Neuroleptics Note: The following two sections are an excerpt translated by Markus Kaufmann (member of the expert committee) from Breggin 2013 (pp. 119 ff.). Dr. Peter Breggin is an American psychiatrist with extensive experience in reducing and discontinuing psychotropic medications. There is currently very little literature on this topic, particularly regarding the criteria for distinguishing between discontinuation symptoms and symptoms of the underlying psychiatric illness. "Any psychotropic drug can produce withdrawal or discontinuation symptoms. This occurs partly because the brain adapts to the psychotropic drug and is left in an abnormally compensated state when the dose of a medication is reduced or the medication is discontinued." ``` The following symptoms may occur when reducing and discontinuing neuroleptics: 1. Psychotic symptoms may occur during reduction and discontinuation as a result of changes in brain metabolism. They cannot always be reliably distinguished from the original psychotic disorder. They usually develop within days of the reduction and generally improve after 2–3 weeks. 2. Emotional lability or instability (such as anxiety, restlessness, paranoid reactions, depression, irritability, aggression, and increased energy). These also usually develop within days or weeks after reducing or discontinuing the medication. 3. Sleep disturbances can be distressing and contribute to instability. 4. Movement disorders (such as muscle stiffness, tremors, involuntary movements of the face, lips, jaw, tongue, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, knees, toes, neck, shoulders, hips, restlessness) can, in rare cases, be pronounced and associated with restlessness and anxiety. 5. Cognitive impairments such as difficulty concentrating, attention deficit, forgetfulness, and distractibility. 6. Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and abdominal pain. 7. Other physical symptoms such as flu-like symptoms including malaise, sweating, muscle cramps, paresthesia, rapid heartbeat, increased pain sensitivity, headaches, dizziness, and high blood pressure. The extent of these symptoms is significantly influenced by the size of the reduction step. Therefore, it is crucial to proceed slowly and with small reduction steps. Psychotropic medications are far, far more dangerous than the doctors who prescribe them would ever admit. I firmly believe that most people would never use psychotropic medications if they knew how dangerous they are, and I also believe that most doctors would stop prescribing them if they had any idea how dangerous they are. In 2003, the FDA added a warning about the increased risk of stroke to the U.S. prescribing information for risperidone. The same warning followed in 2004 for olanzapine and in 2005 for aripiprazole. Mood stabilizers are anticonvulsants that do not stabilize mood, but suppress emotional responses by sedating and calming people. Psychiatrists have never precisely defined this term. It's no surprise that doctors believe anticonvulsants work for mania, since anything that sedates people helps with mania. All information is provided without guarantee. This is simply meant to be constructive criticism that might help someone.”

“Had Covid vaccination today at Penge PCN Oakfield clinic. Wonderfully well organised, plenty of cheerful marshals, good queing system at 2m apart. Take a book for the 15 mins wait after. Well done our local NHS”

“What is wrong with people?? It's a very normal corner shop that has very normal prices and service, if you want outstanding service go to Harrods not boss man”