Tag Archives: Addiscombe

BINMAGEDDON!: The six-month saga to get one bin changed

Posted on February 12, 2019 by

CROYDON COMMENTARY: We appear to have a new version of the ‘how many people does it take to change a light-bulb’ gag here in Croydon… Only this one, inevitably, involves the bins. From the recent experience of KEN TOWL, pictured, … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe East, Croydon Council, Environment, Ken Towl, Maddie Henson, Refuse collection, Steve Iles, Stuart Collins, Tom Lawrence, Veolia | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Turkish flavours provide some added spice on the high street

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

Good service, tasty coffee, delicious cakes and great bread. KEN TOWL discovered there’s plenty to enjoy in the newest shop in Addiscombe I sit drinking a Turkish coffee while Ilyas serves a customer, a Glaswegian, if my accent-detector is tuned … Continue reading →

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Citizens Advice Quizfest Friday, Bingham Road, Mar 22

Posted on February 3, 2019 by
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Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado, Chichester Road, Feb 9

Posted on February 3, 2019 by
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Junkyard Choir, The Oval Tavern, Jan 25

Posted on January 20, 2019 by
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Sadiq Khan’s intervention sees work start at Blackhorse Lane

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

The long-delayed strengthening works on the Blackhorse Lane bridge, a vital route between Addiscombe and Woodside, appears to have begun. Back in October, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan described as “just not good enough” the suggestion from Transport for London … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe East, Ashburton, Croydon Central, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, Sarah Jones MP, Woodside | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Meeting called over failed Addiscombe one-way scheme

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

The Addiscombe traffic balls-up is set to be discussed at a public meeting next week. The organisers were unable to confirm whether a proposal to change the name of Lebanon Road to “Alderman Watson Boulevard” will be on the agenda. … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiscombe and Shirley Park RA, Addiscombe East, Addiscombe Residents Association, Community associations, ECCO, Friends of Addiscombe Railway Park, Friends of Ashburton Park, HOME, Jeet Bains, Lebanon Road Residents' Association, Maddie Henson, TACRA | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments