We have been approached by Denhill Properties Ltd who own the site at Barrowsfield. You will recall that the residents of Barrowsfield were successful in upholding the covenant so that the large ugly block of flats could not be built and the developer of that scheme has since sold the site to Denhill. In brief … Continue reading Barrowsfield development
Concert at URC on 11th February, 3pm – Songs for Saint Valentine
The next concert at Sanderstead United Reformed Church on Sanderstead Hill is on Sunday 11th February at 3pm. A vocal recital will be given by Sebastian Hill, tenor and Will Harmer on the piano. This will include works by Britten, Schubert, Duparc, Finzi, Mozart and Clara Schumann. The concert will be followed by tea and … Continue reading Concert at URC on 11th February, 3pm – Songs for Saint Valentine
Sanderstead Library Proposed Closure Public Meetings, 20th and 21st February and Consultation has gone ‘live’
The Council have arranged a public meeting to be led by Councillor Stranack, Kristian Aspinall and Stephanie Wilson who will present a high level overview and answer questions on the proposals. This meeting will take place at Sanderstead United Reformed Church on Sanderstead Hill, next door to the library on Tuesday 20th February from 6.30 to … Continue reading Sanderstead Library Proposed Closure Public Meetings, 20th and 21st February and Consultation has gone ‘live’
Sanderstead Library listed for closure – Consultation will be ‘live’ later this week following an online webinar on Wednesday, 7th February
Further to our earlier post about Sanderstead Library being under threat again, we have to inform you that the Council Cabinet meeting last Wednesday approved the proposals - see link below for further details of the proposals. The proposal has to now go out to consultation to the public. The Friends of Sanderstead Library have had … Continue reading Sanderstead Library listed for closure – Consultation will be ‘live’ later this week following an online webinar on Wednesday, 7th February
Chinese New Year Activities for children at Sanderstead Library
On Friday 9th February at 4pm the Storytime theme will be Chinese New Year. This is for children aged 8 years and under. On Monday 12th February between 3pm and 5pm there will be Chinese New Year papercrafts for all ages.
‘All of Us Strangers’, filmed in Sanderstead in 2022, released on 26th January
The film was adapted from the 1987 novel 'Strangers' of Taichi Yamada is a tender ghost story. In the story the main character, played by Andrew Scott, travels back to his childhood home where is parents (played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell) greet him, although they died when he was 12. The house used … Continue reading ‘All of Us Strangers’, filmed in Sanderstead in 2022, released on 26th January
Sanderstead Library under threat of closure, again
Residents may have already seen information that the Council is putting forward to the Council meeting on 31st January a motion to closure four libraries, one of which is Sanderstead. This will have to go out to consultation. You will recall that we 'have been here before' and Sanderstead Residents' Association library sub-committee will be meeting … Continue reading Sanderstead Library under threat of closure, again
The Great British Rail Sale is back
You can get 50% off some pre-booked rail tickets if you book between 23 January and 29 January for travel between 7 February and 15 March. See details below. The Great British Rail Sale is backGood morning,I'm writing to let you know that the Great British Rail Sale is back.Over a million discounted tickets are on … Continue reading The Great British Rail Sale is back
Diary dates – Community Events in Sanderstead in 2024
So far we are aware of the following community events taking place in Sanderstead in 2024. We will update our 'what's on' page regularly with more information nearer the time. Sanderstead Horticultural Society Spring Show at All Saints' Church Hall - Saturday 23rd March Fun Day - at 19th Purley Scout Hut - Saturday 18th May … Continue reading Diary dates – Community Events in Sanderstead in 2024
Have your say to improve health and wellbeing in Croydon – consultation ends Monday 26th February
Residents and people working in Croydon can help shape the key priorities to tackle health inequalities and improve the health and wellbeing of people in the borough. People can share their views in a consultation to develop the five-year Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy for 2024-2029. This is a roadmap to creating a borough where everybody … Continue reading Have your say to improve health and wellbeing in Croydon – consultation ends Monday 26th February