Tag Archives: Croydon Airport

Digital radio station in crisis as it declares itself homeless again

Posted on February 8, 2017 by insidecroydon

Croydon Radio’s “live programming” is set to go off-air for the second time in six months. The community-run digital station was forced out of its original studios off Surrey Street by a 150 per cent hike in rents by landlords … Continue reading →

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Croydon Airport open day and collectors’ fair, Jan 8

Posted on January 4, 2017 by insidecroydon

Historic Croydon Airport is staging an open day and airline and aviation collectors’ fair at the Aerodrome Hotel on Sunday, January 8, from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The collectors’ fair promises some 45 stalls. “Come and bag yourself some aviation memorabilia … Continue reading →

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Discover the history and lost industries of Purley Way

Posted on March 4, 2016 by insidecroydon

The Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society is staging a couple of walks and a visit over the next couple of Sundays. This weekend, on March 6, Tom Smith, the council’s former volunteering and learning officer at Wandle Park, will … Continue reading →

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Historic Croydon Airport’s open day this Sunday, Dec 6

Posted on November 30, 2015 by insidecroydon

This Sunday is the last chance this year to visit historic Croydon Airport. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre is open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Doors open at 11am with last entry at 3.30pm. … Continue reading →

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Croydon Airport project nears take-off with Heritage grant

Posted on March 26, 2015 by insidecroydon

Croydon Airport Society has received a £10,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its “Revealing the Hidden Heritage of Croydon Airport”. The cash will allow it to recruit and train volunteers to meet growing demand at the Croydon Airport … Continue reading →

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Free film show tonight showing development of Croydon

Posted on June 24, 2014 by insidecroydon

There is a rare opportunity to see Croydon During the 20th Century in Films at 7.30pm tonight at the Fairfield Halls. Admission is free. Croydon’s development between 1910 and the 1960s will be shown in a collection of short silent … Continue reading →

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Airport House Swing Dance free event, June 21

Posted on May 26, 2014 by insidecroydon
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