Category Archives: Selsdon & Ballards

Village fears as council bites into cherished conservation area

Posted on May 19, 2019 by

There is a growing suspicion, and some fear, among residents living in the close-knit community of Addington Village that council plans to alter the boundaries of the long-established conservation area are because of some deep ulterior motive to allow more … Continue reading →

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Car Boot Sale, Greenvale Primary, Selsdon, May 18

Posted on May 17, 2019 by
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Autographs from Laker’s legends up for sale in Mayday auction

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

There’s a big summer of cricket coming up, with the World Cup and Ashes series, but before it gets underway in earnest, historians of the game may be drawn to one of the lots at an antiques auction at Fairleigh … Continue reading →

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Council to extend conservation area around Addington Palace

Posted on April 20, 2019 by

The conservation area around Addington Village is to be expanded to include Addington Palace, under proposals unveiled by Croydon Council this week. The Palace was built in the 18th Century, but has historic associations going back to a hunting lodge … Continue reading →

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Jubilee 10k road race, Selsdon, Jun 23

Posted on March 26, 2019 by
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Friends of Selsdon Woods Bluebells and Birds Walk, May 4

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Walks, talks and work days to cherish Selsdon Wood

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

The Friends of Selsdon Wood have a busy programme of events – walks, work days, and some meetings – planned for 2019, with their first walk coming up on March 9, and the group’s annual meeting on March 25. Owned … Continue reading →

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