Tag Archives: Captain Sensible

When You’re Young: film makers get the bands back together

Posted on January 25, 2022 by insidecroydon

RICHARD PACITTI got a phone call recently that struck a chord… “Are you free to meet up with a bunch of old punks?” It was an old pal on the phone. “I have been talking with someone called Griff who … Continue reading →

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Will South Norwood and Woodside ask the sensible question?

Posted on April 25, 2021 by insidecroydon

KEN TOWL takes to the campaign trail and discovers that in a couple of the more contentious ward by-elections being held on May 6, community mutual aid is getting more of a hearing Let’s be honest – if the Daily … Continue reading →

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Stormzy to get a bench as Tourist Board triumphs again

Posted on March 1, 2018 by insidecroydon

Fresh from last month’s High Court success in overcoming the threat of legal action from the Qatari royal family, Ian Bone, the antiquated anarchist and co-founder of the South Norwood Tourist Board, was claiming another victory over Big Business this … Continue reading →

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#FindRobbie: Captain Sensible unveils second bench

Posted on October 17, 2016 by insidecroydon

It was a filthy wet night, but friends, neighbours, the South Norwood Tourist Board, Crystal Palace Transition Town members and even Captain Sensible himself all turned out on Saturday to celebrate the Sensible Garden and, more importantly, to remind everyone … Continue reading →

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Sensible? Norwood garden party goes ahead – despite rain

Posted on July 27, 2015 by insidecroydon

Despite unpromising weather, around 30 hardy souls turned out to celebrate the first anniversary of the Sensible Garden in South Norwood on Sunday afternoon. Members of the South Norwood Tourist Board, Crystal Palace Transition Town and local residents enjoyed calypso … Continue reading →

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Happy, happy talk in South Norwood delivers community pride

Posted on August 9, 2014 by insidecroydon

Here’s four minutes’ worth of video that should cheer up many a dull morning. Congratulations to Ian Bone and his mates at the South Norwood Tourist Board, the Crystal Palace Transition Team, Robert Gibson and to Councillor Jane Avis, who … Continue reading →

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Sensible is as Sensible does, as the Captain unveils his bench

Posted on July 29, 2014 by insidecroydon

“It has always been hard being known as ‘Sensible’ when sometimes I’m not,” Raymond Burns said on Saturday, wearing a bright Hawaiian shirt, baggy shorts and trademark red beret. “But it helped me in my career so I shouldn’t really … Continue reading →

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Let’s be a borough of old scrubbers, says Captain Sensible

Posted on July 23, 2014 by insidecroydon

Captain Sensible has called on the people of Croydon to “get up off their arses” and take up their scrubbing brushes, their brooms and buckets, and start to get the borough cleaner, doorstep by doorstep. The former Damned frontman is … Continue reading →

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Help with South Norwood’s Sensible Garden, June 25

Posted on June 24, 2014 by insidecroydon

South Norwood Tourist Board and Crystal Palace Transition Town will be back at the Sensible Garden tomorrow, June 25, at 6pm to work at creating what they call “a pocket park on this verdant gateway site to South Norwood”. They say, “You, … Continue reading →

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Johnny Moped does another lap at Stanley Tech: July 8

Posted on June 21, 2014 by insidecroydon

The Save the David Lean Cinema Campaign is to screen Basically Johnny Moped at the South Norwood Arts Festival on July 8. The film is highly recommended.

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David Lean Cinema re-opening is a people’s authentic triumph

Posted on April 17, 2014 by insidecroydon

STEVEN DOWNES was delighted to return to the Clock Tower’s arthouse cinema when it welcomed home Johnny Moped last month The David Lean Cinema is re-opened. Please note, Madam Mayor. It is re-opened. Not “opened”. The fizzy stuff was flowing … Continue reading →

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David Lean Cinema re-opening night is sold out within hours

Posted on February 25, 2014 by insidecroydon

So much for Croydon Council’s claims, made when they closed the David Lean Cinema three years ago, that there’s no demand for an art house cinema in the borough. Seats for the re-opening night of the David Lean Cinema on … Continue reading →

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Council forced to re-open David Lean Cinema after three years

Posted on February 24, 2014 by insidecroydon

Tickets for the first public screenings at the David Lean Cinema at the Clocktower in nearly three years go on sale tomorrow morning – a victory for the “little people”, and Ronnie Corbett. The David Lean Cinema will be re-opened … Continue reading →

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Lots of happy talk as residents do the Sensible thing

Posted on February 18, 2014 by insidecroydon

Almost 30 people from South Norwood, Shirley, Penge and Crystal Palace united to transform a long neglected piece of greenery on South Norwood High Street at the weekend. Crystal Palace Transition Town joined forces with South Norwood Tourist Board and … Continue reading →

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