PUBLIC MEETING: The Friends of Cator Park and Alexandra Recreation Ground will be holding a public meeting on October 28 at 8pm to update residents on what the group has been up to since it was formed in February. It will be held at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Lennard Road, Penge.

CHARITY BALL: The Deli Kats black tie charity ball will be held from 6.30pm on November 22 at the Bickley Manor Hotel, Thornet Wood Road, Bickley. Tickets cost £70 and all proceeds will go to Great Ormond Street Hospital. Call 07793 973839.

FRESH FOOD: A French market is coming to Locksbottom this Sunday from 10am to 4pm along Princess Parade, Locksbottom. Produce on offer includes bread, cheese, cured meats, olives and sweets. Call 020 8461 7498.

FASHION SHOW: Orpington Friends of Cancer Research UK is holding a fashion show with Celeste Boutique on Friday at Broke Hill Golf Club, Halstead, from 7.30pm, tickets cost £10. Call 01689 854968.