Bromley AI Club launches at Crofton Halls, Orpington, on 26 November, 5pm to 7pm, with live demos and hands-on activities for £10. Checked November 2026.
A new community group, Bromley AI Club, holds its first event at Crofton Halls in Orpington on Thursday 26 November, a £10 evening from 5pm to 7pm for people who want to try AI and learn where it goes wrong.
The launch is called Think with AI, and the club is pitching it at beginners. “Curious about AI but unsure what to trust or how it fits into everyday life?” it asks in its announcement, describing “a friendly, interactive evening exploring what AI can do, where it gets things wrong, and how to make your own judgements.”
Everyone is welcome, the club says, “including students, older residents and local business owners”. No technical experience is needed. Its flyer sums up the night as “Try AI for yourself, see what it can do, and learn how to spot the fakes.”
What happens on the night
The running order on the club’s ticket page is:
- 5pm: welcome and networking, with tea or coffee
- 5.15pm: an introduction to the club, why it is starting and how to get involved
- 5.25pm: AI fundamentals, a “simple, jargon-free introduction” to what AI and generative AI are, what tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini are, and what AI can and cannot do
- 5.40pm: live demonstrations covering everyday life, business and work, and education and careers, including improving a CV and preparing for an interview
- 6.05pm: “Your Turn!”, guided activities such as using AI to write an email or plan something, with help on hand
- 6.25pm: Ask Anything, open questions and discussion
- 6.45pm: ideas for future events, and how to volunteer or contribute
- 6.55pm: what comes next
The demonstrations include a section called “Can You Spot a Scam?”, on how AI can be used to create convincing scam messages and misleading content and how to protect yourself. The flyer’s topic list also takes in the difference between “intelligence vs rule-based” systems, AI slop, deepfakes and the impact on jobs.
The question and answer session invites anyone “worried about AI scams, privacy or how technology might affect your job”. The page adds: “No question is too basic!”
Who is behind it
The club describes itself as a local group for anyone who lives, works or spends time in Bromley and the wider BR postcodes, “whether you’re 15 or 85”. Its pitch is “No jargon, no hype, no fear. Just neighbours figuring it out together.”
Its site says it wants to run talks and beginner workshops in plain English, and demo nights where members share what they are building. The ticket page says “regular monthly meetups, practical workshops, member showcases and community discussions” are planned. The club is also asking for speakers, volunteers and venues.
It explains the entry charge in its FAQ: “Crofton Halls is a hired venue. The £10 ticket pays for the room, and for tea and coffee on the night, so we can put the launch on without a sponsor. It is the entry price for this first event, not a membership fee.”
What it means for you
- When: Thursday 26 November 2026, 5pm to 7pm.
- Where: Crofton Halls, York Rise, Orpington BR6 8PR. The club says the venue is next to Orpington station and has wheelchair access. If you have access needs, it asks you to contact it before the event.
- Tickets: £10, booking required, on the club’s Luma page, which offered 100 tickets at this price when we checked on 4 November. Tea, coffee and biscuits are included.
- Refunds: the page says tickets are non-refundable if you change your mind or cannot attend. If the club cancels, you get a full refund, and if it makes a significant change to the date, time or venue you can ask for one.
- Driving: on-site parking is free, but the club says everyone arriving by car must scan a QR code at the venue and register their vehicle on the day. Failing to do so “may result in a parking fine”.
- Bring: a smartphone or laptop if you have one, and a charger. The club says there is free Wi-Fi and nothing to install beforehand, though some AI tools may ask for a free account, which is optional. Without a device, you can still follow along and join the group exercises.
- Children: under-16s are welcome with a parent or guardian.
- Questions: contact@bromleyai.club, or see bromleyai.club.
For anything else on that week and the rest of the month, see our What’s On in Bromley listings.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the Bromley AI Club launch?
Thursday 26 November 2026, 5pm to 7pm, at Crofton Halls, York Rise, Orpington BR6 8PR, which the club says is next to Orpington station.
How much is it and do I need to book?
Entry is £10 and booking is required, through the club’s Luma page at luma.com/d2zli5wk. The club’s terms say tickets are non-refundable if you change your mind or cannot attend, but refunded in full if it cancels the event.
Do I need any technical experience or a laptop?
No. The club says no technical experience is needed. A phone or laptop is useful for the hands-on activities if you have one, but you can follow along and join the group exercises without a device.
Can children go?
The club says under-16s are welcome with a parent or guardian.
Is there parking at Crofton Halls?
The club says there is free on-site parking, but anyone arriving by car must scan a QR code at the venue and register their vehicle on the day, or risk a parking fine.
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