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It’s all hearts and flowers this Valentine’s Day – Croydon has some special ways to show you care
‘Be my Valentine my love, as I will be for you, and we will love the whole day long, and share our whole lives through’ - well you should do if you get the present right! Take a look beyond red roses and see what else Croydon has to fan the flames of love
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Jacqueline M 10 February 2012

Is your Croydon home protected from what the 'Big Freeze' has to throw at us?
So after being lulled into a false sense of security by one of the mildest Januarys on record, we now find ourselves shivering in sub zero temperatures. With a bit of preparation we can protect ourselves from potential pipework predicaments!
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Jacqueline M 08 February 2012
Croydon may not yet be in full bloom - but now is an ideal time to sow the seeds for a blooming lovely spring!
Is your outside space looking sad and neglected? Admittedly there hasn't really been much incentive to get out into the garden and be at one with nature recently, but a little groundwork now will pay dividends in the coming months
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Jacqueline M 30 January 2012
Could you really make a living direct selling to friends, family and colleagues in Croydon? Here's a few ways to find out...
From Tupperware to Ann Summers - the world of 'party plan' has come a long way. Pin money or big bucks? The answer is entirely down to your effort and entrepreneurial spirit, and the advice and support is there for the taking.
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Maud A 25 January 2012
Natural remedies may mean you don't have to buy out the contents of Croydon's pharmacies to combat winter colds!
It’s that time of year when we seem to go from one sniffle to another, with friends and family generously sharing their germs. Before you head to the chemist, check the contents of your kitchen cupboards and try some natural remedies
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Jacqueline M 16 January 2012
Fill up these last few days before Christmas with some energy busting activities in Croydon
As excitement reaches fever pitch for the kids, and your nerves reach breaking point in direct proportion, Pro Direct Football Academy and Purley John Fisher Rugby Club are here to offer a lifeline to your sanity
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Maud A 20 December 2011
Try to keep your waste down - and don't miss Croydon's collection dates this Christmas!
Every year we throw away mountains of waste after Christmas. Take a few tips to help keep it down, or put it to good use. And make a note of these dates to make sure you don't 'miss the bins' for the stuff you HAVE to throw away
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Jacqueline M 14 December 2011
Keep on running! Pounding the streets of Croydon can be fun AND good for you!
We all know we should exercise more, but although gym membership will soar in January, once again by March numbers will have dwindled significantly. So why not try an affordable, sustainable exercise routine?
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Maud A 08 December 2011
Seasons Greetings! Are you still sending PROPER Christmas cards across Croydon?!
Are we in danger of losing one of our most valued Christmas traditions? Before you abandon the 'old fashioned' notion of sending out Christmas cards, take a moment to think about what we may be losing.
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Jacqueline M 06 December 2011
Fantastic fun for Croydon kids... come join the party at Christmas and all year round!
If you haven't discovered Kidspace yet then now is the perfect time... Christmas parties and Santa's Grotto have been added to the impressive list of events and entertainments provided by Croydon's ultimate indoor adventure park!
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Jacqueline M 06 December 2011
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