Tag Archives: Charles Barber

Friends on a mission in Selhurst’s neglected Whitehorse Rec

Posted on July 27, 2026 by insidecroydon

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: In the first of an occasional series, our intrepid correspondent KEN TOWL sets off to discover more about the various groups of volunteers who strive to maintain and improve the borough’s green spaces This week, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activities, Community associations, Croydon parks, Environment, Friends of White Horse Park, Gardening, Ken Towl, Selhurst, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Mayor accused of ‘cynical ploy’ over garden centre closure

Posted on December 6, 2022 by insidecroydon

Nearly 800 people have already signed a petition calling on Croydon’s Tory Mayor to reverse a “hasty decision” to shut down a council-owned garden centre which has provided valuable livelihoods for local people with learning difficulties for more than 30 … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Charity, Croydon Council, Croydon parks, Education, Environment, Gardening, Mayor Jason Perry | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments