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Daily Archives: May 17, 2017
Flyover pedestrian underpass where rape took place is a ‘good link’ to new primary school, according to council planners
The underpass near the Croydon Flyover where a brutal rape took place in broad daylight last month has been suggested as a safe route to a new school for mothers and young children at a Croydon Council planning committee meeting … Continue reading
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South Norwood hardware store is ready to shut up shop
Emertons, South Norwood‘s long-established hardware store, is finally shutting its doors after 117 years of trading. The store, in Station Road, has been suffering considerable hardship in the last couple of years, made worse since a 150 per cent rise … Continue reading
Black Britain documentary features in film club’s schedule
Stanley’s Film Club continues with its weekly programme of movie screenings in South Norwood, after the recent move to a new venue, South Norwood Conservative Club, on South Norwood Hill. After showing a Polish feature tonight, the club next week … Continue reading
East Croydon community plants tree to remember Joan Pick
East Croydon Community Organisation will be staging a tree-planting ceremony next Wednesday, May 24. The tree is being planted in memory of Joan Pick, a tenacious and dedicated campaigner for sustainable economic policies and one who gave outstanding service to … Continue reading
Morcheeba confirmed as headline act for Overground Festival
The Crystal Palace Overground Festival returns next month, bigger and better than ever before after moving to the heart of Crystal Palace Park. The park, laid out for the Crystal Palace itself, has a long history of gigs including Pink … Continue reading
Planning chairman: I can do nothing to stop overdevelopment
CROYDON COMMENTARY: According to Councillor PAUL SCOTT, pictured left, residents who complain about their neighbourhood being overdeveloped are just Nimbys, and there’s nothing he or the council planning department can do to avoid the over-development that is being inflicted on … Continue reading
Kiwanis International stage a second Croydon meeting, May 18
Kiwanis Croydon will be holding a second meeting tomorrow, when the guest speaker will be Emmanuel Botchway, the founder of My Fitability, a service that delivers exercise programmes for all members of the community.
Soroptimists delight with their donation to women’s charity
The Croydon branch of Soroptimist International has presented a cheque for £1,800 to the Women’s Environmental Network. SI Croydon and District president Grace Onions handed over the cheque to co-directors Kate Metcalf and Julia Minnear and community officer Glenda Trew … Continue reading
