Culture News & Updates
- 25th July 2009
As many of you will be aware, the Croydon Ambassadors scheme has gone from strength to strength this year, promoting Croydon and its businesses and culture.
- 23rd June 2009
Annual event to teach people of all ages and backgrounds how to ride a bike. Location: Richmond Park.
- 29th May 2009
I see Ricky Tomlinson's Laughter Show is coming to Fairfield Halls on Wednesday 3rd June next week. Hurah!
Royle Family character Jim Royle will be hosting the show, accompanied by Tony Barton (Coronation Street), Edie Arhcher (The Commedians), and c
- 28th April 2009
Get your thinking caps on everyone - The eminent Croydon Ambassadors are currently compiling an exclusive book of local facts to help with their ongoing promotion of our wonderful Borough.
If you know of any stories, historical facts or current snipp
- 28th April 2009
Treasures from Henry VIII's flagship The Mary Rose are on display at the Whitgift Conference Centre until 7th August. Helping to celebrate the 500 year anniversary of the Tudor King's accession to the throne, the exhibition is an exciting venture for Cr
- 30th March 2009
- 28th November 2008
Get The Tube TalkingYOU can make it happen onWednesday 17th December 2008!
You can be part of Get The Tube Talking in London on Wednesday 17th December 2008.
Have you ever asked yourself why people don't talk on the tube? Make a difference, don't go r
- 25th November 2008
Richmond and Twickenham set to become more legible for pedestrians
The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) have announced that the Borough of Richmond upon Thames will be developing Legible London, a unique system of on-street signs, maps and fingerpost
- 24th October 2008
Teenagers who think Halloween gives them free rein to annoy neighbours and play anti-social pranks are being warned they risk coming up against the law. The message is clear: Behave yourselves, don't spoil the festivities for the younger children taking
- 30th September 2008
Ah good old fish and chips..
A sunny Sunday afternoon at the coast, walking along the pier with battered fresh fish and crispy chips in-hand, wrapped up in carton or newspaper. This was once a common scene on these shores, well, before the shortage o