Tag Archives: Arnhem

Arnhem link could be dropped from refurbished Fairfield Halls

Posted on October 6, 2018 by insidecroydon

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 →

Posted in BH Live, Croydon Council, Fairfield Halls, Jo Negrini, Neil Chandler, Tony Newman | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Solemn moments to remember Arnhem events of 70 years ago

Posted on September 26, 2014 by insidecroydon

Last weekend was the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of of the Battle of Arnhem. JOHN CHEETHAM was there with a delegation from Croydon The important folk there last weekend were the veterans of that battle in 1944 – not … Continue reading →

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Croydon to play full part in Arnhem’s 70th commemorations

Posted on August 31, 2014 by insidecroydon

Croydon will, after all, play its civic part – and duty – with its twin town of Arnhem in the 70th anniversary commemorations of the Second World War parachute battle. The weekend of September 19 to 22 will see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Community associations, Croydon Council, Education, History, Mike Fisher | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Council newspaper forgets to mention mayor’s Arnhem trip

Posted on December 27, 2012 by insidecroydon

Croydon Council is “sexing up” its official record of public meetings, apparently in a vain effort to make its controversial and inept mayor, Eddy Arram, look like less of a plonker than everyone knows him to be. Yet even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashburton, Croydon Council, Eddy Arram, Graham Cadle, Hayley Lewis, History, Local media, Mike Fisher | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments