Tag Archives: Elsie Gowers

Anyone followed the Music Heritage Trail? Or even found it?

Over the past week, Croydon Mayor Jason Perry and some of his chums from the local business community have been celebrating the ‘success’ (their word, not ours) of the year as the Borough of Culture. We sent ELSIE GOWERS off … Continue reading

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Wilde’s gothic novel given fresh feel by Croydon youth theatre

ELSIE GOWERS was at the first night of the Croydon Youth Theatre’s summer season Excitement and clarity is brought to the traditionally ambiguous story of Dorian Gray. The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde’s only novel, published in 1891, has … Continue reading

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Time to end the stress of summer for teens who are home alone

As schools break-up for the long summer break, ELSIE GOWERS looks at a growing and troubling issue for some teenagers The lazy, hazy days of summer are almost with us, as schools across the country break up for their long … Continue reading

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Votes at 16 is a vote-winner say teenagers not allowed to vote

In the biggest potential change to the way we vote in Britain for more than 50 years, the Labour Party is proposing to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 if they form the government after tomorrow’s General Election. … Continue reading

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