Bromley Experts by Experience (X by X)

28/04/2026

Join us tomorrow. Details below.

All Deaf and Disabled people and carers welcome to join us at Coffee and Chat for great coffee and friendly conversation in a relaxed, inclusive space. Optional activities or simply relax and connect with others.

Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Rhiannon’s Café, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY

At this session, we will be making wildflower seed bombs, and you can take part in 2026 resolution bingo. Free refreshments provided.

Please let us know about any access needs and/or dietary requirements in advance.

More accessibility information on our website: www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/coffeeandchat26.

If you have any questions, please contact us.
Email: info@xbyxbromley.org.uk
Phone: 0208 650 2102
Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762

28/04/2026

Are you a Deaf or Disabled young person aged 16-25?

Our Youth Forum is your space to meet others, share your experiences, and have your say in shaping future services. Each session is built around what young people tell us matters. This could be health, education, employment, independent living, online safety, or anything else that affects your transition into adult life.

This event is free and open to all young Deaf and Disabled people aged 16-25. This includes people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, long term health conditions and neurodivergent young people.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Time: 4.30pm to 6pm
Location: Anerley Town Hall, Anerley Road, Anerley, SE20 8BD

We aim to make our events as accessible as possible. The venue is wheelchair accessible with a Disabled toilet, BSL interpretation will be provided, and we can offer support with transport if needed. Please let us know when registering how we can make this session accessible for you.

We will provide free food. Please let us know any dietary requirements when registering.

Registration is required: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/youthforum

If you have any questions, please contact:
Email: info@xbyxbromley.org.uk
Phone: 0208 650 2102
Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762



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23/04/2026

All Deaf and Disabled people and carers welcome to join us at Coffee and Chat for great coffee and friendly conversation in a relaxed, inclusive space. Optional activities or simply relax and connect with others.

Date: Wednesday 29th April 2026
Time: 11am to 1pm
Location: Rhiannon’s Café, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY

At this session, we will be making wildflower seed bombs, and you can take part in 2026 resolution bingo. Free refreshments provided.

Please let us know about any access needs and/or dietary requirements in advance.

More accessibility information on our website: www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/coffeeandchat26.

If you have any questions, please contact us.
Email: info@xbyxbromley.org.uk
Phone: 0208 650 2102
Text/WhatsApp only: 07454 288762

21/04/2026

The Timms Review steering group wants to hear your views and experiences of Personal Independence Payment. Submitting evidence helps us get the best outcome for Deaf and Disabled people.

Deadline: 28th May. https://www.gov.uk/government/calls-for-evidence/timms-review-of-personal-independence-payment-call-for-evidence

21/04/2026

Following our local council election hustings last week, read responses from candidates on our website:
https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/hustings2026

20/04/2026

Don't forget to register to vote. You have until 23:59 tonight!

More information on our website: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/voting-in-2026-local-council-elections-in-bromley/

Have your say by voting in the local council elections.

Key deadlines:
20 April: Register to vote
21 April: Apply for a postal vote
28 April: Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate
28 April: Apply for a proxy vote
7 May: Polling day

More info: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/voting2026

17/04/2026

Lived experience led the conversation at Wednesday’s hustings. Co-production, people responsible for services working alongside people with lived experience as equal partners from design to delivery of services, was the main theme. Accessible housing, SEND support, Deaf awareness training, health services and funding for grassroots groups were among topics discussed. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Together, we will keep pushing for a more inclusive and accessible Bromley for all.



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17/04/2026

The Local Government Chronicle attended our hustings event this week and wrote this article.

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Hustings in one London borough put the spotlight on issues that may be familiar to people with disabilities across the country, writes acting editor

17/04/2026

Democracy in action! Yesterday we attended the local council election hustings. It was brilliant to see local Deaf and Disabled people quiz their candidates on issues that matter to them. We took the chance to ask about their plans for accessible housing.

Could you run an election hustings in your area? Our elections toolkit can help! https://www.inclusionlondon.org.uk/campaigns-and-policy/how-to-campaign/2026-council-election-toolkit/organise-a-hustings/

14/04/2026

Join us tomorrow.

Join our hustings event next week:
🗓️Wednesday 15th April 2026
⏰2.30pm to 5pm
📍Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY

For more details, including accessibility information, visit our website https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/hustings.



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10/04/2026

Join our next Coffee and Chat:
🗓️Wednesday 29th April 2026
⏰11am to 1pm
📍Rhiannon's Cafe, Bromley United Reformed Church, 20 Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY.

For more details, including accessibility information, visit our website: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/coffeeandchat26

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10/04/2026

Have your say by voting in the local council elections.

Key deadlines:
20 April: Register to vote
21 April: Apply for a postal vote
28 April: Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate
28 April: Apply for a proxy vote
7 May: Polling day

More info: https://www.xbyxbromley.org.uk/voting2026