As we step into a new year, we’re taking a nostalgic look back at 2025 – a year filled with achievement, growth, community spirit and more than a little heart. It was one of our most memorable yet, and here’s a round-up of the moments that made it so special.
How we supported our community
Alongside our regular editorial work, we rolled up our sleeves and got stuck into local volunteering — clocking up around 84 hours across the year (roughly seven hours a month). From hosting quiz nights to helping out at fundraisers, supporting charities and partnering with community groups, giving back remained at the core of everything we do.
Our highlights of the year
January – April
- Jumped from Page 10 to Page 1 on Google for ‘Events in Bromley’ in just three weeks thanks to targeted research and a strong editorial push – a great example of how consistent, quality local content boosts visibility.
- Were invited as a guest speaker at Helen Manchip and Jane Rogers’ Scaling Up event with Startup Bromley.
- Formed a meaningful partnership with the Lifestyle Health Foundation, helping raise awareness of emotional health and lived experience.
- Joined Advisor In Your Pocket’s Start Up Game podcast to talk business, creativity and community.
- Were shortlisted for a Small Business Awards 2025 accolade.
- Sponsored Books in the Park event in Beckenham.
- Supported Ladies Who Latte with a donated prize.
May – August
- Launched the brand-new ‘Bromley Life’ iOS app (download it at https://apple.co/4lSNi4m)
- Received a touching thank-you letter from Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid after supporting their fundraiser.
- Were shortlisted for the Business UK Regional Awards.
- Helped sponsor Bromley Experts by Experience (X by X), raising awareness of their brilliant work with deaf and disabled people and carers.
- Welcomed Chas as a new committee member for The Above and Beyond Bromley Business Awards (see https://the-abbbas.co.uk)
September – December
- Were proud media sponsors for the Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2025, hosted by Community Links – and were honoured to be invited as judges.
- Supported the Business Marketing Boost event with media sponsorship.
- Donated prizes to help fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support and Flin’s Fitness Aerobathon.
- Welcomed pupils from Scott’s Primary School into the office to share tips on creating their school magazine.
- Sponsored Sharing Joy in Bromley — a dementia-inclusive theatre production by Quest Soul Theatre and Vamos — and supported their October show as media sponsors.
- Supported Beckenham Arts Association with prizes for their artisan markets.
- Served as media sponsors for Beckenham Business Day.
- Hosted The Above and Beyond Bromley Business Awards for the 3rd year running – the biggest business celebration in the borough — with a record 317 attendees!
- Donated a prize to Darrick Wood Junior School for their fundraising.
- Took on six work experience students, supporting the next generation of storytellers.
Editorial, features & media milestones
- Community engagement continued to rise, echoing Ofcom’s Media Nations 2025 findings on growing trust in local publications.
- Our Remarkable Residents series kept shining a light on extraordinary locals doing brilliant things.
- We launched All About You, which quickly became one of our most-read wellbeing features.
- Delivered 52 weekly kindness tips – one for every week of the year, supporting our mission to spread positivity.
- Continued to champion local voices through our monthly Cover Star spotlight.
- Strengthened support for local businesses with profiles, competitions and community-driven coverage.
- Expanded our digital presence with new newsletters, app features, videos in development and affiliate integrations.
- Held monthly team review meetings, improving workflows and ensuring a smoother customer journey.
Here’s to 2025 – and what comes next?
2025 was a year of growth, gratitude and genuine community spirit. We couldn’t be prouder of what we achieved together – or more excited for what 2026 will bring.
We’re excited to continue to grow and improve on the Above and Beyond Bromley Business Awards (The ABBBAs) – it’s such an important initiative for businesses large and small in the Bromley Borough. Fundamentally, we believe that individuals, businesses and organisations deserve to be highlighted and celebrated – so long may they continue!
In other news, under our parent company brand, Luna Creative Media, we are looking at helping businesses grow by developing our marketing arm in 2026. We’ve got our printed magazines – 21,000 distributed across the borough every month, alongside our digital issues and App – but we’ll also be looking at offering digital advertising options, social media support, videography – and also looking at the important role of AI implementation and support. Plenty to keep us busy and a whole heap of things to look forward to.
Here’s to more connection, creativity and local celebration in the year ahead. Cheers to another brilliant chapter!