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Bookings open for Scherzo Strings music courses: Apr and Jul

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‘Modern-Day Art’ Exhibition at Croydon Art Space, to Apr 30

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Junkyard Choir and Bewley Brothers, Oval Tavern, Fri Feb 6

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The Veacock, Haddrell, Savage Trio, The Oval Tavern, Sun Feb 1

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East Croydon station bike racks are saved after public petition

Works have begun this morning just outside East Croydon Station which should provide secure cycle parking space for years to come, and represents a bit of a victory for local campaigners who objected to the railway’s plans to remove their … Continue reading

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Junkyard Choir and Bewley Brothers, Oval Tavern, Fri Feb 6

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MP Irons drops a clanger with ULEZ letter to the wrong mayor

DOH! Newbie Labour MP’s staff send an email to Croydon’s Tory Mayor’s office to complain about the Labour Mayor of London’s policy on road charging “I’m frankly astonished,” Jason Perry, the Mayor of Croydon, wrote on every social media platform … Continue reading

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The Fran McGillivray Band, The Oval Tavern, free entry, Jan 25

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Friends of Addiscombe Railway Park’s Wassail, Sat Jan 24

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Energy Advice Sessions with trained advisors: all FREE

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The Black Diamonds at The Oval Tavern, free entry, Sat Jan 17

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The Paul Garner Band, Oval Tavern, free entry, Sun Jan 18

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Friends of Addiscombe Railway Park’s Wassail, Sat Jan 24

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Energy Advice Sessions with trained advisors: all FREE

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Florence Joelle at The Oval Tavern, free entry, 6pm, Sun Jan 11

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Beats and Eats at The Oval, live music and DJs, Sat Feb 7

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Blues at The Oval, Addiscombe: free every Sunday, from 6pm

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Addiscombe builders’ merchants back charity Hear Us Croydon

Addiscombe-based builders’ merchants Harris and Bailey has pledged its support to local mental health charity, Hear Us Croydon, throughout 2026. Neville Horsfield, managing director of Harris and Bailey, said: “As a business that’s been rooted in the Croydon community for … Continue reading

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Addiscombe fly-tip festering on Hermitage Lane for whole year

Is this Croydon’s oldest fly-tip? Residents in Addiscombe certainly seem to think so, as they say that this pile of dumped rubbish has been festering by some garages on Hermitage Lane for more than a year. The fly-tip is another … Continue reading

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Live music through December at The Oval Tavern, Addiscombe

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Perry and Bains claiming credit for TfL’s Addiscombe crossings

KEN LEE reports on how the same local politicians who have opposed 20mph zones, cycle lanes and other road safety measures in the borough are now scrambling to take credit for TfL spending ahead of next May’s local elections  The … Continue reading

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Live music through December at The Oval Tavern, Addiscombe

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Intriguing secret societies offer more than conspiracy theories

KEN TOWL delved into the little-known world of local literary societies, the ‘Lits’, where talk is cheap and at least the fruitcakes promise ‘no nuts’ I have discovered a hidden world, a world that exists in the shadows, a world … Continue reading

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People and Landscapes on display at Croydon’s hidden gem

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Artisan Craft Market, The Allotments, Glenthorne Ave, Nov 15

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