Author: josemsl
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Community Connections: Upcoming Visits and Historical Insights
As autumn settles in, our community has an exciting lineup of visits and events that promise to enrich our understanding of local history and foster connections among residents. Here’s what you can look forward to in the coming months. Upcoming Visits: Town Hall, Whitgift School and St Augustine’s church Watch our calendar and announcements for…
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Restaurant Review: Abshar
In February 2024 a member of the SCCA had their first meal at Abshar a restaurant in Southend, South Croydon. Abshar is a really wonderful restaurant offering a fantastic array of really tasty Persian cuisine. Whether you are eating in, or ordering takeout, the quality and service of the food is superb and authentic. The restaurant…
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Restaurant Review: Raggio di Sole
In June 2024 a member of the SCCA had their first meal at ‘Raggio di Sole Pizzeria’ a restaurant in Southbridge Road, South Croydon, and keeps coming back for more ever since! ‘Raggio di Sole’ – Rays of the Sun, is an amazing little restaurant – far more than just a Pizzeria. Whether you are…
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Editorial: The Waldrons
The Waldrons in 1910 Haling Manor extended from Duppas Hill, known variously in the past as Dubbers, Doubers and Dowbers, in the north almost to the southernmost point of the parish. The origin of the name Duppas seems to have been lost. It was bounded by Violet Lane (where wild violets grew in profusion) on…
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Restaurant Review: Truro
In March 2024 members of the SCCA had their first meal at ‘Truro’ a restaurant in South End, South Croydon, formerly Pizza Express. It’s an unusual Indo/African restaurant that opened a few months ago and I’m still thinking about the incredible flavours their chefs created. Where does the name Turo come from? In 1860, the…
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Spotlight On: Care Dogs
CareDogs is a charity that aims to “solve social isolation, one walk at a time through the companionship of our volunteers and their dogs”. They operate in several South London boroughs including Croydon and support older people who are still mobile. Christopher, a client, joined CareDogs in March 2024 and was introduced to the charity…
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Perfect Image hair salon
One of our team, Sandra, visited Perfect Image hair salon at 101 South End, South Croydon. Here’s what she thought: “As a black woman who has chemically straightened (normally called relaxed) my hair for the past 50 years it was time to stop. In truth, I was forced to stop as my hair is now…
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Fire Station Visit
On the 31st May, the South Croydon Community Association arranged a visit to Croydon’s Old Town fire station. We had around 18 people for our very first visit. Committee member, Simon, recalls the event: “Adam of Blue Watch – the chief firefighter – had arranged to put a show on. The whole of Blue Watch,…
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Community Notice Board Update
The SCCA is very interested in reaching out to people who are not digitally connected, or those not wishing to be on social media in South Croydon and the most effective way of doing this is via a community notice board. A notice board in a central location will create a spot for everyone to…
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Supporting the local community
On Thursday the 11th of July we attended the Croydon Council Planning Subcommittee in support of local residents objecting to the conversion of the old GP practice on 39 Heathfield Road into an 11-bedroom HMO. In support of the local community of neighbours, we presented the case that this would negatively impact the character of…