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- 4th July 2012
The progress of the Olympic torch nationwide has been reported daily, producing some inspiring, heartwarming and occasionally heartbreaking images along the way. London 2012 is just around the corner... which means we must be getting the flame soon!
Croydon Council Cabinet is preparing to discuss plans to fine residents who fail to recycle their household waste in an effort to save in the region of £200,000 of taxpayers’ money.
Join in the High Jinx and enjoy a basketball tournament, live music, dance and Graffiti contests in an event dedicated to the youth of Croydon, created by the youth of Croydon, striving to build a better future.
As part of the national 'Love your Local Market' campaign to showcase markets of all types around the UK, local entrepreneurs are invited to set up a stall in Surrey Street Market for just £10 for a full day.
- 27th June 2012
What if you could lose weight without changing your eating habits one bit – and no, we're not talking major surgery or boot camp here. What if it was free? What if it was easy? Read on...
- 26th June 2012
Armed Forces Day will be on Saturday 30th June and Croydon Council launched a week of events dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces, opening with a flag raising ceremony yesterday outside Croydon Council Offices.
Despite being in the industry, this woman had also had trouble finding a hairdresser who knew how to cut curly hair well, and told me Sacha had this unique way of twiddling a curl and cutting into it that really worked.
- 12th June 2012
The summer is coming, it must be festival time and this year you're in for a real treat. Purley festival will provide you with heaps of activities during the week throughout Purley including historical tours, live music and dance workshops (25-29 June).
Old favourites Wallace and Gromit are once again urging the nation to don The Wrong Trousers in an Olympic special. Red white and blue; perhaps go for gold; or a spot of athlete's Lycra – the wronger you get it, the righter it is!
Nationally we've had the Jubilee, and we're looking forward to the Olympics, but locally Croydon can offer festivals, boot fair booty and all the fun of a Summer Fair. Support your local schools and organisations and have a great time in the process.