Tag Archives: Arnhem Gallery

Now Fairfield operators want to re-name the Ashcroft Theatre

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

Our arts correspondent, BELLA BARTOCK, on the latest piece of meddling going on around the much-delayed arts venue’s refurbishment Neil Chandler, the former cruise ship entertainments officer who has been placed in charge of the Fairfield Halls’ artistic programme has … Continue reading →

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People of Arnhem say ‘We won’t change Croydonplein’s name’

Posted on October 12, 2018 by

The good burghers of Arnhem, Croydon’s twin town in the Netherlands, won’t be changing the name of Croydonplein, the residential square in the town centre, regardless of how the Fairfield Halls might discard part of this borough’s heritage by renaming … Continue reading →

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92% say council should stop Arnhem Gallery name change

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

Even long-standing council staff have been outspoken about the proposals to change the Arnhem Gallery’s name. “Who comes up with this twaddle?” they said, as our arts correspondent, BELLA BARTOCK, reports Nine out of 10 responders to an Inside Croydon … Continue reading →

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Arnhem link could be dropped from refurbished Fairfield Halls

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

The council and BHLive, the venue managers appointed to run the Fairfield Halls, have been accused of “crass cultural vandalism” over secretive plans to change the name of the Arnhem Gallery when the town centre arts venue re-opens. The arts … Continue reading →

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Fairfield Halls: progress being made, but still no opening date

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

The London Open House weekend gave Croydon residents a chance to peek inside the workings of the £30million refurbishment of the Fairfield Halls. Already months late for completion, and with suggestions that it is also running over-budget, plans for performances … Continue reading →

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Fairfield Halls ‘Grand Re-opening Gala’ date set for June 2019

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

EXCLUSIVE: Arts correspondent BELLA BARTOCK on the latest delay to the borough’s ‘Cultural Quarter’ plans The Fairfield Halls’ “Grand Re-opening Gala”, to be staged in the Concert Hall in the presence of the Earl of Wessex, won’t be taking place … Continue reading →

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Delayed Fairfield Halls now won’t fully open until March 2019

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

A cabinet report ahead of Monday night’s meeting has revealed that the Fairfield Halls now won’t be ready to open fully until the end of March 2019 – a full nine months later than promised. The Halls closed for a … Continue reading →

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