Hello, Elle!
I was surprised to learn about all London's "green places"!
I do not know where the pub is, but Richmal Crompton taught at Bromley High School, but had to give up her job when she developed poliomyelitis and lost the use of her right leg.
With the money she earned from writing she bought a house for her mother and herself, The Glebe, Cherry Orchard Road, Bromley, or is it Bromley Common?
In spite of her illness, she volunteered for the Fire Service during the last War.
(Now, Elle, I did not know any of this, but found it on Google!)
Kirsty was tallish, with thick, dark, curlyish hair.
I thought the record was held by Zola Budd, but she may have lost it when she gave up British nationality?
The skiing will be good.
The first run is in daylight and the second run under floodlights.
And I may watch a bit of the horse racing, too!