Tag Archives: Bourne Society

Purley and Coulsdon might be set for new Bourne adventure

Posted on January 30, 2024 by insidecroydon

It’s been 10 years since heavy rainfall and rising groundwater levels saw flooding along the valley road between Kenley and Purley. There were power cuts. The Army was mobilised to provide flood barriers. The underpass at Purley Cross was turned … Continue reading →

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Walk in the Roundshaw woods and revel in splashes of colour

Posted on May 2, 2022 by insidecroydon

NATURE NOTES/MAY 2022: Early spring flowers and woodland walks are not-to-be-missed treats. Plus news of the next Inside Croydon guided walk later this month Part of the sheer joy of Roundshaw Downs is its diversity. As wide open and wonderful … Continue reading →

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Work to stop floods in Kenley and Purley scrapped by council

Posted on November 23, 2020 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s bankrupt council has cancelled vital flood-prevention measures in the south of the borough because it has already spent the money it was given for the works. That’s according to the Town Hall opposition Tories, who say that funding had … Continue reading →

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The Bourne Legacy: plaques walk that charts Coulsdon history

Posted on June 2, 2020 by insidecroydon

A local history society has pulled together a special walk that links a series of sites of interest in and around Coulsdon and Old Coulsdon. The Bourne Society has 23 blue plaques on display around the area, and their walk … Continue reading →

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