RAPE CHARGE: A 40-year-old man accused of rape will appear at Croydon Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on October 16. David William Clark, from West Kingsdown, is charged with the rape of a 36-year-old woman in Watts Lane, Chislehurst, on December 17, 1996.

COLLECTION: Residents will have their waste collected one day later than normal next week because of the bank holiday. Collection days will return to normal on the week beginning September 4. Recycling will also be picked up one day later. Call Bromley Council on 020 8313 4557.

TEAM MEETING: Residents can air their concerns at a Plaistow and Sundridge Safer Neighbourhood Team surgery at St Andrews Church, Burnt Ash Lane, Bromley, from 11am to 1pm on September 4. Email plaistow.sunridge.snt@met.police.uk or call 07920 233849.

FOOTBALL ROADSHOW: Crystal Palace fans can enjoy a roadshow from 10.30am to 3.30pm on September 2 in The Glades shopping centre, High Street, Bromley. Fans can meet players and win tickets at the free event. Call 020 8466 8899.

FUN TRAIL: A family fun trail will be taking place through Scadbury Park, Old Perry Street, Chislehurst, tomorrow between 10am and noon. There is a £4 charge for materials. Call Bromley Field Studies on 020 8302 7496.