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Tag Archives: South Norwood Country Park
There be dragons in South Norwood Country Park this summer
A dragon has been asleep under the surface of South Norwood Country Park for hundreds of years. It’s been there for so long, a forest has grown up on its back. Now, the dragon guardians are looking for recruits to … Continue reading
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Tagged South Norwood Country Park, Stanley Arts, Stanley Halls
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Police make arrest in South Norwood murder investigation
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Jamie Gilbey have made an arrest. According to a Metropolitan Police statement issued at lunchtime today, a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been taken to a south London police … Continue reading
Murder inquiry in South Norwood park linked to missing man
The police have launched a murder investigation in South Norwood – even though there has not yet been any formal report of a body being found. A crime scene was put in place last night in South Norwood Country Park, … Continue reading
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Tagged Jamie Gilbey, Love Lane, Met Police, Metropolitan Police, South Norwood, South Norwood Country Park
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Groups set off for autumn walks to stride on from covid
The nights might be closing in as we head into autumn, but that doesn’t seem to have deterred the organisers of some group walks being held around the borough, with one set even encouraging participants to bring a head torch … Continue reading
Delays at Croydon put Parkrun’s national return in jeopardy
Delays at Croydon Council could force the abandonment of the post-covid return of hundreds of popular Parkruns across England. Following the government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown, national organisers have been targeting June 26 as their English resumption date – but … Continue reading
South Norwood police meeting leaves public feeling anxious
The latest ransacking of the Croydon FC clubhouse came just days after the police in South Norwood, together with the local MP and Croydon Council’s cabinet member for community safety, staged a meeting intended at rebuilding confidence in the local … Continue reading
Teenager charged on six counts over South Norwood attacks
A 16-year-old boy was yesterday bailed to appear at Camberwell Magistrates Court in September after pleading not guilty to three charges of sexual assault, two counts of theft and one of attempted robbery. The boy was arrested on Monday in … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Croydon parks, South Norwood, Woodside
Tagged South Norwood, South Norwood Country Park, Woodside
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South Norwood park attacks: police announce second arrest
Police have made another arrest in their on-going investigation into a series of attacks and sexual assaults on women in South Norwood Country Park over the last two months. According to a statement from the Metropolitan Police issued overnight, a … Continue reading
Big turn-out for Country Park walk, while Met waits in the car
At barely 24 hours’ notice, the people turned out in force yesterday to “reclaim our park”, following the series of sexual assaults and daylight robberies in South Norwood Country Park. A Metropolitan Police inspector was there, too, but he chose … Continue reading
Reclaim the Country Park! Tourist Board stages group walk
The community-minded South Norwood Tourist Board is staging a group walk tomorrow, declaring their aim to: “Reclaim the Country Park!” As Inside Croydon reported yesterday, there have been six assaults on women in South Norwood Country Park in the past … Continue reading
Women advised to be ‘vigilant’ after park attacker sighted again
Concerned residents and community groups have asked women to avoid walking on their own in South Norwood Country Park until the local police are able to confirm that they have arrested and charged a man wanted for six assaults, four … Continue reading
Bird-watchers are on the look-out in annual species count
JOHN BIRKETT, of the RSPB Croydon group, spotted his first swallow of the summer at the weekend. He’s now preparing himself for a very long day on Thursday. Here, he explains why. Photos by JOHN FLYNN This month sees the … Continue reading
How you can fight the Beast from the East in your garden
NATURE NOTES: You can turn your garden into a vital refuge from the cold snap for local wildlife, writes PETER ALFREY The Beast from the East is taking a fierce bite at our local wildlife, just when they are at … Continue reading
Look up – don’t miss the migration motorway overhead
NATURE NOTES: As we head into November, with the nights closing in, PETER ALFREY, the ‘Birdman of Beddington’, suggests what to look for in your parks and open spaces, and how to provide wildlife with some help into the winter … Continue reading
Time to take a container for those brambles on your rambles
We’re in the midst of the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and as MOIRA O’DONNELL suggests, it’s the perfect time to discover the pleasures of foraging for free food As a child, one of my greatest joys was a … Continue reading
History talk starts fund-raising for park’s wildlife project
Friends of South Norwood Country Park are seeking donations for their newest project “Wetlands for Waders” which will encourage different waders and waterfowl to the park. A free talk is being staged next week to try to raise money towards … Continue reading
Sticking the rock into South Norwood Country Park
South Norwood Country Park, a slice of nature in the midst of suburbia, is about to rock. The South Norwood Tourist Board are channeling Donald McGill by getting their sticks of rock out for the new year, to have “South … Continue reading
South Norwood Country Park family fun day, Oct 25
Family Fun Day South Norwood Country Park Saturday, 25 October 2014, 12 noon – 4pm Have fun with nature! Bring a picnic and enjoy an afternoon of activities bushcraft, den building, water filters, natural navigation, bug hunts, nature walks, games, … Continue reading
Plans for school next to Country Park revealed tonight
The latest version of a plan to build a 1,200-pupil academy-operated secondary school close to or even on (supposedly protected) Metropolitan Open Land in South Norwood Country Park and next to Croydon Arena will be given an airing tonight. Croydon … Continue reading
Council killjoy tries intimidation to halt Conan Doyle lake event
It appears that Tony Brooks, the “director of environment” at the council, has redoubled his efforts to be cast as the villain of the piece, the evil Professor Moriarty of Croydon if you like, with another letter to the South … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Community associations, Croydon Council, Environment, Paul Scott, Phil Thomas, South Norwood, South Norwood Tourist Board
Tagged Conan Doyle, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Lake Conan Doyle, London Borough of Croydon, Moriarty, Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, South Norwood, South Norwood Country Park, South Norwood Tourist Board
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94% back staging of Lake Conan Doyle naming ceremony
The ceremony in South Norwood Country Park to rename its lake after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the Sherlock Holmes author, will go ahead on February 1 “officially or unofficially”, according to the organisers, in spite of opposition from Croydon Council. … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Art, Comedy, Community associations, Croydon Council, Environment, Mike Fisher, South Norwood, South Norwood Tourist Board
Tagged Conan Doyle, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Lake Conan Doyle, London Borough of Croydon, Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, South Norwood, South Norwood Country Park, South Norwood Tourist Board, Tory
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