Our local SNT police officers will be at Sanderstead Library on Wednesday 28th June at 1pm. Do come along to see them and raise any concerns you may have.
The Friends of Sanderstead Library workday
We had another successful morning tending to the library garden - 30 bags of garden waste are now awaiting collection! Maintenance was carried out in the wildflower section where we were pleased to see the bee orchids in bloom. We also raked up fallen matter from the beech tree and did some weeding. The WI … Continue reading The Friends of Sanderstead Library workday
Sanderstead Library request for volunteers to help with lunchtime cover and the children’s summer reading scheme
Residents may have noticed that the library has been closed between 1-2pm on a number of occasions recently. This has been due to staffing issues over the lunchtime period. Croydon Council have mostly been able to avoid this happening at the other smaller branches by having lunchtime volunteers who assist the staff during the 12-2pm … Continue reading Sanderstead Library request for volunteers to help with lunchtime cover and the children’s summer reading scheme
Gruffy Fayre – 10th June 2023
We were delighted to support 16th Purley Scout Group by having a stall at their annual Gruffy Fayre which has been running for over 50 years. As usual the cubs football tournament was central to the proceedings and 16th Purley won the cup. The excellent BBQ, with meat supplied by Bashfords in Elmfield Way, refreshments, … Continue reading Gruffy Fayre – 10th June 2023
The Friends of Sanderstead Library gardening morning – Friday 16th June from 10am
We will be at the library tidying up the garden in the front, in particular the flower beds and removing weeds from the pathways. Please do come along to help as we want to make this a more welcoming outdoor space for visitors. All SRA members are covered by insurance.
Gruffy Fayre – Saturday 10th June – 12.30 to 5pm
16th Purley Scout Group have been organising the Gruffy Fayre for the benefit of the Sanderstead Community for over 50 years now. Please come along to a fun filled afternoon with lots of stalls and activities. We will be there with our gazebo and look forward to meeting members of the community. We hope to … Continue reading Gruffy Fayre – Saturday 10th June – 12.30 to 5pm
SRA AGM Thursday 11th May 2023
We had a successful AGM on Thursday 11th May at All Saints' Church Hall. Nearly 100 members attended and many commentated afterwards how useful it was to hear the speeches. We had invited Chris Philp, our local MP who gave an interesting insight into the police organisation at the recent Coronation amongst other local issues; … Continue reading SRA AGM Thursday 11th May 2023
The Friends of Purley Beeches Community Day
will be held on Sunday 11th June starting at 12 noon. There will be a dog skurry, egg and spoon and wheelbarrow races, a cake stall, tombola, and refreshments.
Elmer activities at the library
Come along to Sanderstead Library on Wednesday 24th May for Elmer themed stories at 10.30am and Elmer Puzzles and Crafts from 2-5pm.
CroydonNeighbourhood Watch Crime Prevention Day
This annual event, combined, with their AGM, will be held on Saturday 7th October 2023 at Royal Russell School. The following speakers will be attending: Mayor Jason Perry Cabinet Member for Safety Ola Agboola Andy Britton Brough Commander Chief Executive NNHW MP Sara Jones Shadow Policing Minister Citizens Advise Scams talk Inspectors James Weston and … Continue reading CroydonNeighbourhood Watch Crime Prevention Day
Sanderstead Residents' Association 