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One-third of older Londoners say the capital is ‘unaffordable’
‘The financial struggles of older Londoners are worse than ever’ according to the head of Age UK London The temporary re-introduction of pre-9am use of the Freedom Pass and 60+ Oyster on Fridays, under the Mayor of London’s recently launched … Continue reading
Posted in Age UK Croydon, Charity, London-wide issues, Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, TfL, Transport
Tagged 60+ Oyster Card, Age UK, Age UK London, Freedom Pass, London, TfL, Transport for London
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London’s capital celebration of 50 years of transport Freedom
Former GLC councillor DAVID WHITE, pictured right, looks back to a scheme that revolutionised travel for generations of Londoners and ahead to a 50th birthday event this weekend It is 50 years since the Freedom Pass transformed getting around the … Continue reading
50 years of the Freedom Pass rally, Southwark Park, Sep 23
Posted in Activities, TfL, Transport
Tagged Freedom Pass, GLC, John McDonnell MP, London Transport, Mick Lynch, RMT
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Freedom Pass-users left to wait by Southern’s new timetable
JEREMY CLACKSON, our transport correspondent, on the emerging problems of ‘clustering’ of rail services under Southern and Thameslink’s new timetable, which is due to begin – as long as there are no delays – on Sunday At Victoria Station this … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Coulsdon, East Croydon, Thornton Heath, Transport
Tagged Coulsdon Town, Freedom Pass, Govia Thameslink, Southern Railway, Thornton Heath
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Special lunch club launched for seniors on Selsdon Road
The latest initiative from members of the South Croydon Community Association is a senior citizens’ luncheon club every Tuesday at La Spezia, the Selsdon Road deli run by Giorgio Raffaelli. The special menu offers soup and bread for £1; sandwich … Continue reading
Crisis? What Crisis? Ottaway’s getaway on his yacht
Two years ago, when faced with massive public disquiet over his outrageous expenses claims, including £100,000 towards his second home, the local Tories blinked when they had the chance to de-select the arrogant and self-satisfied Bletchingley resident, Richard Ottaway, as … Continue reading
