thebestof croydon Alternative Therapy Directory

More school holidays?! What can we do apart from pray the rain stops and the Jubilee celebrations will take care of at least some of the entertainment? Fortunately Croydon can provide plenty of alternatives to keep the youngsters occupied this half term

You don't have to be David Walliams to swim for Sport Relief and add your contribution to the funds helping the people in greatest need both here and worldwide. Many Croydon residents will be joining the world's biggest fundraising swim this weekend.

Does getting fit conjure up visions of feeling the burn in the gym or pounding the pavements at 6am? Well fear not as a long term, sustainable exercise regime is by far the best way to good health, and Croydon Health Walks provide just that.

Next weekend sees the staging of the Sainsbury's Sport Relief Mile in hundreds of towns the length and breadth of the country. Croydon has no less than three such Miles in the local area so get those trainers on and do your bit for charity!

With our troops in conflict zones for an ever-increasing period of time, few of us will be left untouched by the devastation, either directly or through news reports. Support Help for Heroes and raise vital funds at the 10k Charity Fun Run

Have the Christmas excesses left your mind and body feeling a little worse for wear? Bid farewell to the Quality Street and say hello to meditation, dance classes and yoga!

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?

Mindful of the need to support local initiatives aimed at giving young people a chance to take part in a positive activity, Croydon's Thai Boxing Community Centre has been presented with a cheque for £3,000 through the Police Property Act Funding Scheme.