Category Archives: Upper Norwood

Football coaching for kids: Westow Park, June 27

Posted on June 17, 2013 by
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Ten women declare for Labour’s Central shortlist

Posted on June 15, 2013 by

Ten women have put themselves forward for selection by the Labour party as the prospective candidate for Croydon Central parliamentary seat at the General Election, due to be held in 2015. The deadline for applications was yesterday, and saw a … Continue reading →

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New gallery puts art at the heart of Crystal Palace

Posted on June 9, 2013 by

An art gallery is to open in the former Thicket Pub on Anerley Hill, Crystal Palace, which will raise money for the Upper Norwood Joint Library. Local developer Lightbox is opening the gallery as part of the residential re- development … Continue reading →

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Transition Network founder to launch book in Crystal Palace

Posted on May 30, 2013 by

Rob Hopkins, the co-founder of the Transition Network, is coming to Crystal Palace next month for the British launch of his book The Power of Just Doing Stuff. “We are particularly pleased that Crystal Palace Transition Town is mentioned and … Continue reading →

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How to set-up a busy street market in less than 12 months

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Compare and contrast. Yesterday, for the second week, a busy and buzzing street market was staged in Crystal Palace, at Haynes Lane, off Westow Street. Around a dozen independent traders, selling locally sourced products, had stalls at the market. More … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed for Crystal Palace Festival: Jun 27-30

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

This year’s Crystal Palace Underground Festival is taking place between Thursday 27 and Sunday 30 June. And the organisers are looking for volunteers. The free four-day community arts festival, now in its seventh year, will start with “fringe” events around … Continue reading →

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Join the celebration for Crystal Palace’s transition: May 8

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

The Crystal Palace Transition Town group is inviting residents from near and far to join them tonight for their annual meeting and celebration tonight at The Salvation Army Building, 58-60 Westow Street, SE19 3AF from 7.30pm. “It’s been a very … Continue reading →

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Appeal judges’ decision on Crystal Palace puts parks at risk

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

An appeal court decision to allow “luxury apartments” to be built in Crystal Palace Park could see parkland up and down the country subject to speculative development, according to a concerned London Assembly Member. Earlier this week, three Lords of … Continue reading →

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The riots in London: lecture offers historical perspective

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

The impact of a single night’s rioting in Croydon is still deeply felt, more than 18 months on from 8/8. The impact of week of rioting on the streets of the capital in 1780 would impact British society profoundly for … Continue reading →

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It gets worse: three-day week plus five jobs lost at UNJL

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

It was under Ted Heath’s Conservative government in the 1970s that Britain was reduced to a three-day week. Until, that is, Croydon’s 2013 Tories came along, because they have managed to reduce the operation at Upper Norwood Joint Library to … Continue reading →

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£7.5m renovation gives Anerley a Palace of a station

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Step-free access has this week become a reality for all passengers at Crystal Palace station, a fine example of Victorian railway architecture but built with little consideration for the disabled or infirm. Three new lifts from the ticket hall to … Continue reading →

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Foodstock music fest rounds off Fairtrade celebrations

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Crystal Palace Transition Town is staging a day’s activities on Saturday, March 2, as the centrepiece of its Fairtrade Fortnight activities. Many of the activities are free, but any money raised will be used to help fund the local food … Continue reading →

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Fairtrade “Foodstock Fortnight” is coming to Crystal Palace

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

Crystal Palace Transition Town is staging a fortnight of food events, and is taking bookings now for a special meal on Sunday, March 3 at the Domali on Westow Street. Bookings for the meal – £22.50, with proceeds going to … Continue reading →

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Flavours of a Caribbean island from Norwood coffee bar

Posted on February 2, 2013 by

Casa Cuba, opened in October at the southern point of the Upper Norwood Triangle, provides both genuine Cubans and Cuban products. And when we talk of “real Cubans”, we are not just talking of the rolled Havanos cigars. Proprietors Sandra … Continue reading →

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Junction’s new cafe is definitely on the right tracks

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

Our loyal reader might be surprised to learn that there is, indeed, more than one new coffee shop in Croydon, and on a rare staff outing from Inside Croydon Towers, we were delighted to discover Yeha Noha, on Station Road … Continue reading →

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