Category Archives: Lloyd Park

What a load of rubbish! Lockdown picnickers trash Lloyd Park

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

Friends groups of the borough’s parks are becoming increasingly concerned at the behaviour and conduct of some of those who swarmed into the open spaces at the weekend, leaving tons of rubbish behind them. The photograph above was taken near … Continue reading →

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Lloyd Park café opens with ‘Rainbow Boy’ art at its heart

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

There surely can be no more difficult time to try to open a new business than the present, especially if your business is in the hospitality trade and the nation is under coronavirus lockdown. But that’s the hand that has … Continue reading →

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Cancer Research fires starter’s gun for autumn charity runs

Posted on April 26, 2020 by

Today should have seen the staging of the 40th London Marathon. But the decision to postpone the event for the first time in its history was taken a month ago, in common with many sports and charity events – including … Continue reading →

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Friends of Lloyd Park Conservation Day, Feb 9

Posted on February 4, 2020 by
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Get in the running for Croydon’s Race for Life on July 5

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

Fun runners, racers, joggers and those who want to get a bit fitter and raise cash for charity have just one week left to register for this year’s Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Croydon and still be eligible … Continue reading →

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Lloyd’s legacy to Croydon offers a real breath of fresh air

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

DAVID WHITE on one of Croydon’s greatest, greenest assets For all its faults and challenges, Croydon is a great place to live. One feature which makes it great in my eyes is its parks and green spaces. All 127 of … Continue reading →

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Friends of Lloyd Park bulb-planting, Nov 9

Posted on October 17, 2019 by
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FOLP Lloyd Park to Shirley Park autumn walk, Sep 29

Posted on September 19, 2019 by
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Croydon Wayfinder Walks Family Day, Lloyd Park, Aug 10

Posted on August 8, 2019 by
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Be in the Vanguard for a hike from Croydon to the south coast

Posted on July 27, 2019 by

In the middle of the hottest of heatwaves, KEN TOWL set off from East Croydon for the sea. He travelled not by train, but on foot along the Vanguard Way I am looking at a plaque on the side of … Continue reading →

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