Daily Archives: February 27, 2013

Fairfield in discussions over cinema use of new studio threatre

Posted on February 27, 2013 by insidecroydon

Supporters of two of the borough’s neglected arts venues, the David Lean Cinema and the Warehouse Theatre, are expected to be very concerned that management at Fairfield Halls have been holding meetings with cinema operators over the possible use of … Continue reading →

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Library deal collapse leaves “£1m black hole” in budget

Posted on February 27, 2013 by insidecroydon

The last-minute cancellation by John Laing Integrated Services of the deal to privatise Croydon’s libraries has created a £1 million “black hole” in the Conservative-run council’s budget for the coming year, according to a senior opposition councillor. Timothy Godfrey, the … Continue reading →

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Dozen primaries sign up for Code Club afterschool lessons

Posted on February 27, 2013 by insidecroydon

Nearly a dozen local primary schools have signed up to the Croydon Code Club, an initiative backed by the Lives Not Knives youth charity group which aims to bring relevant digital training to pre-teen children – with secondary school pupils … Continue reading →

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Foodstock music fest rounds off Fairtrade celebrations

Posted on February 27, 2013 by insidecroydon

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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