Tag Archives: Richard Pacitti

Keeping busy is keeping punk star Griffiths so much happier

Posted on April 8, 2025 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Griff Griffiths is the one-time member of a punk band, now hosting a drivetime radio show on NewDawn FM. Invited on to the show, before they went on air, old friend RICHARD PACITTI, pictured left, had a catch-up … Continue reading →

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More than 2,500 sign petition to save Sanderstead Library

Posted on April 16, 2024 by insidecroydon

A petition to keep Sanderstead Library open has attracted more than 2,500 signatures. Sanderstead is one of four libraries earmarked for closure as part of Mayor Jason Perry’s plans to “reorganise” Croydon’s library service. The petition demands that Croydon Council … Continue reading →

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£51,000pa saved on library won’t touch council’s £1.6bn debt

Posted on March 21, 2024 by insidecroydon

Three years ago, RICHARD PACITTI, pictured left, explained how to save the borough’s libraries. With half of Croydon’s public libraries once again under threat of closure or being down-graded, he’s back to make the case for a properly funded, essential … Continue reading →

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Musician Griffiths’ reign in Spain that came at a real cost

Posted on December 8, 2022 by insidecroydon

RICHARD PACITTI reviews an anecdotal autobiography about life in Punk and New Wave-era Croydon and an artist’s mental health crisis It’s been a bit of a busy year for Griff Griffiths. In September, there was the launch of Are They … Continue reading →

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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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Cornering the market in smocks, dockets and community care

Posted on June 20, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Our local shops are an important part of the fabric of society, and have played an often vital role during lockdown. We should cherish them, writes RICHARD PACITTI I have been reading Babita Sharma’s book The Corner Shop, … Continue reading →

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Wondering wanders: our thought-provoking covid walks

Posted on March 22, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: Getting out and about has taken on added importance during lockdown, and given RICHARD PACITTI cause for thoughts… For me, an unexpected pleasure brought about by the coronavirus restrictions has been the walks I have been taking with … Continue reading →

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Libraries are our long-term investment. Don’t squander it

Posted on March 4, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: On World Book Day, RICHARD PACITTI outlines why closing any of the borough’s libraries is a very bad idea Think of an ideal public service. It would be one that was accessible to all members of the … Continue reading →

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We shouldn’t take mental health for granted in the ‘new normal’

Posted on February 27, 2021 by insidecroydon

Earlier this week, RICHARD PACITTI, right, who spent much of his career working for a charity specialising in dealing with the issues raised around mental health, outlined how people have used well-established techniques to help them cope with the past … Continue reading →

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We can all deal with lockdown if we put our minds to it

Posted on February 25, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: It has still been possible to lead a ‘mentally healthy lifestyle’, even under pandemic conditions. RICHARD PACITTI offers some helpful advice Like so much else concerned with covid-19, we are “learning as we go” as far as the … Continue reading →

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Despite all the walking and talking, every day is like Sunday

Posted on February 17, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: ‘Every day is silent and grey…’. Lockdown has stirred memories of songs and sitcoms for RICHARD PACITTI (right) During the coronavirus restrictions, a friend sent me an email with the heading No Particular Place To Go, a light-hearted … Continue reading →

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National government needs to take the adult social care burden

Posted on January 21, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON COMMENTARY: After spending his career working in senior positions in the voluntary sector, RICHARD PACITTI (pictured left) says that if we funded adult social care differently, it would solve a lot of problems Most people are aware of the … Continue reading →

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