Croydon's business community is being offered the chance to stretch the boundaries of networking at a charity cricket match next month. Businessmen can hit the competition for six and make a few worthwhile contacts at the match which will raise cash
Ann Summers has enjoyed another bumper year with soaring sales figures, underlining its position as the UK's top sex toys and lingerie firm. Delighted chief executive Jacqueline Gold released the promising sales and profits figures last week. Ann Summers
Every Saturday Anerley Bicycle Club is arranging beginners' rides from South Norwood Country Park every Saturday. The rides will also cover basic bike care and instructors will be on hand to give advice on how to ride safely. For more information call
Wednesday, May 10, and Thursday, May 11. Conservation charity BTCV would like volunteers to join it on a trip to Happy Valley Park to construct horse barriers in Pond Field to keep animals on designated routes and stop them from causing damage to grassland
Environmental protesters made their way to Malcolm Wicks' constituency office last Wednesday to highlight the alternatives to nuclear energy as a means of powering Britain. They visited the office of Mr Wicks who is energy minister and also Croydon
More than 240 children and staff from five schools in the borough have helped the RSPB get an insight into the variety of birds that live in the capital. The Croydon schools teamed up with almost 130 other primaries from across the capital to gaze out
Like many schools in the borough St Mary's Catholic Infant School in Bedford Park is close to main roads and surrounded by high rise tower blocks. But that has not stopped the school from doing its bit to help protect the environment and escape its own
The Metropolitan Police's Service's air support unit landed a helicopter in the grounds of Archbishop Lanfranc School in Croydon last week as part of Operation Safeguard which is aimed at reducing burglary in schools. Schools in the borough that have
A former member of London's underworld will be making his way to the borough this Friday to talk to pupils at a Croydon school. Having switched from terror to teaching, John Pridmore will speak to John Fisher School pupils about the dangers of gang culture
Childminder Vanessa Pettitt says she learns something new every day in her job and it is all down to the children she cares for. For the past 25 years Vanessa has worked as a childminder and cannot imagine a day when she does not work with children.
With its marble headstone and lead engravings the grave of Minna Elise Bailey looks just like any other at Croydon Cemetery. However, a closer inspection reveals the tragic and intriguing story behind the young woman's death. The 18-year-old pauper
I have been a speedway supporter all my life. Do any readers remember the Crystal Palace speedway team which rode from 1928 to 1940? Some of the riders were Joe Francis, Alex Peel, George Newton and Tom Farndon. When a track closes down many people
I was delighted to learn from Raymond Rowsel that another former member of Coulsdon and Purley UDC has survived (Letters, April 26). Although I don't recall Mr Douglas Thornton I suspect from his age that his service on the council pre-dates mine he
I sympathise with Mrs Ridgen (Letters, April 26). I can say from my own personal experience that parking authorities in Croydon seem to have a policy of by issuing unnecessary parking tickets and towing cars away, even when it is not required. It is
The Combined Armed Forces Federation UK is in the process of challenging the Government over the fact many members of the armed forces who left before qualifying for a full pension prior to 1975 are nevertheless entitled to a pro-rata pension based on
I am sure most of your readers feel as much revulsion as I do over the plight of pensioner Jackie Rigden and her parking experience in Croydon on a bank holiday (Letters, April 26). However, to tow a car away in the circumstances described by Mrs Ridgen
I agree with K Pope of Thornton Heath (Letters, April 19) that the north of the borough is far from clean, green or safe. The A23 at Norbury is one of the most polluted roads in London with rubbish dumped on it and the side roads are not much better.
Can a town have too many shops? Current media coverage would wish us to say no but one wonders. Croydon's Centrale shopping centre seems to remain undiscovered while at the Whitgift Centre it seems like business as usual. My husband and I have stopped
So many accolades have been heaped on to Sir James Galway that he could be forgiven for being a tad aloof being interviewed by someone who has a schoolgirl knowledge of Mozart's music, who can play no musical instrument and can only really aspire to enjoying
Due to ill health globe-trotting chef Keith Floyd has cancelled his UK tour, Floyd Uncorked. He was due to appear at the Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield, this Friday. Anyone who has purchased tickets, should call Fairfield box office on 020 8688 9291.
For more than 20 years The Comedy Store Players have been entertaining audiences in London and around the world with their unique brand of improvisational comedy. Now Paul Merton one of the founder members of The Comedy Store Players accompanied by
Police searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing from an address in Kent say she has passed through Croydon. Concerns are growing over the safety of Daisy Taylor who has been missing since last Wednesday. Daisy went missing from an address in
Cleanse your karma and chuckle at the same time with Soul Sikher at Croydon Clocktower. Soul Sikher follows the journey of the imbalanced Paul, also known as Palwinder, who stumbles from his Sikh path into the belly of materialistic Britain. His pleasure
A man who tried to make an early hours confession' about the murder and rape of teenage model Sally Anne Bowman has come forward. Police had been hunting a man who called at the home of a neighbour of the 18-year-old's mother, Linda Bowman, in March.
It's been 15 years since the hideous Tory MP Alan B'Stard graced our television screens in The New Statesman. But reviving his sleazy creation for the stage, Rik Mayall proves B'Stard fits surprisingly well with New Labour after defecting from the Conservatives
Shoppers in the Whitgift Centre had the chance to nominate someone for a fabulous award when the Croydon Champions roadshow rolled into town. Award runner-up in 2004 and now the campaign's official mascot, West Highland terrier Hamish McFee was on hand
Several other parties are contesting wards including: l The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has 12 candidates standing for election across the borough. Policies are available from its website www.ukip.org. l The Green Party has 19 candidates standing across
Labour says it hopes to build on its achievements by focusing on these key points: l Making Croydon cleaner, greener and safer. l A pledge to make the borough's streets as nice as inside residents' homes. l A promise to make sure residents feel safe
Croydon's Liberal Democrat Party say their commitment to environmental issues is demonstrated by the launch of their manifesto online instead of on paper. Their key points include: l Tackling crime: By strengthening safer neighbourhood teams to combat
Croydon Conservatives six key pledges include: l Security: The introduction of uniformed neighbourhood enforcement officers in every ward to provide a visible deterrent to antisocial behaviour who also have the powers to deal with it. l Value for money
The desert kingdom of Dubai is now home to British comic Jim Davidson but he is back in Blighty touring with his adults only, Uncut stand-up show. Yet he chose the shimmering blue skies of Dubai a few weeks ago for interviews to promote his Christmas
Married couple Peter and Jane Murton live with their four sons Denholm, 16, Jarod, seven, Drew, six, and four-year-old Joel. Risising council tax bills are their primary electoral concern. The family, who live in Windermere Road, Coulsdon, say the council
Croydon pensioner Christine Webb says she is very unhappy with Croydon's Labour council and will demonstrate this by voting Conservative next week. The former college lecturer, from Sanderstead, said the closure of the Crosfield factory which employed
A-level student David Tran, 18, says more should be done to ensure that youngsters are more aware of local issues. David will vote either Labour or Liberal Democrats at next week's ballot, but insists more people his age should be encouraged to vote
The current exhibition at Pepperton Gallery, Selhurst Road, South Norwood, continues until May 27. In Quest is the spring show and explores the notion of the artist seeking their creative expression. It looks at the triumphs, trials and tribulations
With just a few seats needed to change hands tomorrow (Thursday) for the Conservatives to take control of Croydon Council, the repercussions of last week's Labour Party scandals could end up leaving a making impression on the borough's political make-up
May 3, 2006. Recycleyourcar.co.uk. Public unaware of recycling laws and what we do with dead cars In worrying figures released today, more than 90% of car drivers questioned had not heard of legislation introduced last year to encourage car recycling
May 2, 2006. Country Land and Business Association. An opportunity to support entrepreneurial farmers in the South East who produce crops for biomass fuel has been missed, according to the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). The Government's
Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at a bookmakers in Croydon during which staff were threatened with a knife. On Saturday, April 22, at around 2.30pm a man entered the William Hill shop in Wickham Road. He followed the manager behind the
Northern Broadsides return to Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre this month with Shakespeare's Wars of the Roses a trilogy of plays that includes Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III. The plays tell the thrilling tales of the fall of Henry VI, the troubled
A top Mayday director could be in for a grilling next week as he faces questions from Croydon's pensioners. Steve Wells, director of facilities at Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, is due to speak to members of Croydon Retired People's Campaign next Monday
A man left severely injured in a road accident 10 years ago has been awarded £2.8million damages but will still not be able to get a season ticket for his favourite football team. Darren Wild, 22, was knocked down by a car in Croydon in February 1996
A man has been arrested in connection with three firebomb attacks on shops in south London including one in Croydon. Detectives were last night (Tuesday) questioning a 33-year-old man from Stockwell about the deaths of Khizar Hayat who died last Thursday
May 2, 2006. Merton Chamber of Commerce. Over £1 million of London Development Agency money has been won to support local business, it was announced at the Merton Chamber Annual General Meeting on 27th April. Speaking at the event, Diana Sterck, Chief
Bringing a fresh perspective to Latin jazz the Alex Wilson Band comes to the Clocktower with music from Alex's latest recording project, Aventuras. Pianist and band leader Alex Wilson, who won the BBC rising star jazz award in 2001, described his group
Cash-strapped Mayday Hospital is reeling from the news that its chief executive has quit her £115,000 a year post. In a letter sent to staff yesterday (Tuesday) Vannessa Wood who led the trust for three years explained she was proud of her work, but
The critically acclaimed Theatre Company Oddbodies once again delivers a thought-provoking, one-man show. The House of No Return stars Paul Morel and opens at the Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, tonight (Wednesday). An American tourist loses
As predicted, it's Watford in the play-offs and there's 180 minutes of drama on the way. Deep down Dowie will be happy to play the Hornets and not make the long trip up north to play a second leg tie in front of a hostile crowd on a Tuesday or Wednesday
The club are pleased to announce an executive trip to the second leg of the play-off semi-final at Watford on Tuesday, May 9. The fare is £120 for adults and £95 for concessions. The trip includes: champagne reception in the boardroom prior to departure
Sheffield United 1 Morgan 81 Crystal Palace 0 An 81st minute strike from Chris Morgan was enough to grab all three points for the already Premiership-bound Sheffield United in a dour, meaningless affair at Bramall Lane. United's victory means the
Crystal Palace go into Saturday's vital game with Watford with a clean bill of health. It's the first time this season Iain Dowie has had a full squad to choose from and it has come just at the right time. Jobi McAnuff was the only player to pick up
Clinton Morrison is hoping his luck will change in the play-offs after he had a perfectly good goal ruled out on Sunday on his return to the Palace starting line-up. The 26-year-old was axed from Iain Dowie's first 11 for last week's game against Southampton
Purley John Fisher 15 London Irish Amateurs 23 PJF's season crashed on Saturday as they failed to secure the win needed to gain promotion for next season. In an entertaining match the hosts tried in vain to hang on to the visitors who took the initiative
Croydon Athletic's dream of Ryman Premier football is over after a day of drama on the final afternoon of the season on Saturday. The Rams had to beat Fleet Town and hope Kingstonian and Tooting and Mitcham failed to win their last league fixtures to
Croydon Schools Football Association's borough teams gained more silverware when two of their teams won Surrey Schools Cup finals at Croydon Arena last week. The U12s eased their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Woking to retain the Gibson Cup. Croydon
Croydon Harriers boys and girls celebrated their return to National Premier League competition in impressive style at Ashton Playing Fields, Woodford, on Sunday, In a four club tournament, they finished a very close second to winners City of Norwich.
A haul of 148 points would normally have been enough to guarantee promotion but it was not to be for unlucky Old Mid-Whitgiftians who will begin the 2006 season looking for better luck second time around. Mids look to have a stronger line-up this term
Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie is urging fans to make the atmosphere at Selhurst Park red hot this Saturday to help the Eagles gain the upper hand in their play-off semi-final first leg against Watford. Palace's sixth place finish means they entertain
CROYDON WRITERS' CIRCLE: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. Every second Monday at 8pm. croydon-writers.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk. 8660 5783. THE SPEAKERS OF CROYDON: Above the Spread Eagle pub, Katharine Street. 6.55pm, twice a month on Tuesdays
POETS ANONYMOUS: Poetry at the Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon. Floor spots from 8pm. May 5. Plus poetry in the Primary Room, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon. Bring your poetry to read and share, 2.30pm to 4pm, May 13. 8645 9956
CROYDON CHA RAMBLING CLUB: Tuesday evening walks. Forestdale car park, May 9. Four miles or less. Walks start at 7pm. 8651 5494. CROYDON BUSINESS CHARITY CRICKET MATCH: London Community Cricket Association, Plough Lane, Wallington, June 13, 10.30am to
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. 8680 5363. SCREAMING BLUE MURDER COMEDY CLUB: Dorking Halls, Reigate Road, Dorking. 01306 881717. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. Tony Hendrics and
ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. Rentaghost, May 6. 8688 9291. CONCERT HALL: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon. Jim Davidson Uncut, May 6. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. The House of No Return, until May 21. 8680
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Park Lane, Croydon. Lunchtime concert: young artists' platform, May 9, 16, 23. Dancing in the Streets, May 3. Jools Holland and his Rythmn and Blues Orchestra, May 10. 8688 9291. ASHCROFT THEATRE: Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon
