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Bishop pays return visit to Addington’s ancient church

  St Mary’s in Addington celebrated its patronal festival on Sunday with a visit from the Bishop of Southwark, Bishop Christopher Chessun, to preside over the Eucharist service. At nearly 1,000 years old, St Mary’s is Croydon’s oldest church and … Continue reading

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Concrete Croydon gets a pop-up youth club: for one night only

For one summer’s evening only, Croydon is going to be able to enjoy having a youth service. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. “The Croydon Club” will have an official opening. And then it will close just four hours later. … Continue reading

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Local LibDem leads campaign against bishops in the Lords

“Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” David Cameron is far from the first to complain of bishops’ involvement in politics. The clergy’s role in the House of Lords vote last night on Child Benefit and the government’s … Continue reading

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