The Friends were busy at the library on Tuesday morning raking and bagging up leaves which had fallen from the large beech tree. There was a large pile of blue bags and a builders bag full of sticks for the Council to collect! https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jan-25-blue-bags-at-library.jpg And still quite a lot more to bag up.... https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/jan-25-what-needs-to-be-done.jpg We … Continue reading The Friends of Sanderstead Library Work Party
Home Security
The following is an extract from the latest Neighbourhood Watch Our News publication. We put links to these monthly updates on our policing page as well as the local SNT monthly newsletter and information received from Croydon Trading Standards. Please check the policing page regularly to keep up to date. A simple and affordable way … Continue reading Home Security
New Met For London
Please find the below a link and a QR code for a ‘New Met For London’ event that will take place on Friday 10th January at Christ Church, Purley on Brighton Road and starts at 6pm. This will be an opportunity to speak and find out what is going on in the local area and … Continue reading New Met For London
Bin Collection Dates over Christmas
Please see the information below from the Council regarding bin collection dates over the festive period and tips on recycling. Recycling News - December 2025 There will be a kerbside collection of real Christmas trees again this year. Put outside your property by 6am on Monday 6th January and it will be collected within a … Continue reading Bin Collection Dates over Christmas
Pantomine – Robin Hood – performed by Sanderstead Dramatic Club
“Robin Hood” 11th – 18th January 2025 A traditional pantomime featuring Robin Hood and his Merry Men battling the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, along with the Sheriff’s nephew and niece, whom he plans to dispose of to seize their fortune. Plus, of course, there’s Maid Marian, whom both Robin and the Sheriff are competing for … Continue reading Pantomine – Robin Hood – performed by Sanderstead Dramatic Club
Mince Pies and Mulled Wine at Abbeyfield, Sanderstead, Tuesday 17th December, 6.30pm
Join Abbeyfield House for an evening of Christmas Cheer. 'Songsation' will provide the evenings entertainment with a range of Christmas Carols and Songs. Please call 020 8768 3737 or email afldsan@tiscali.co.uk if you would like to attend. Everyone welcome. Abbeyfield House, 2 Beechwood Road, CR2 0AA, is a registered charity who provide sheltered residential accommodation … Continue reading Mince Pies and Mulled Wine at Abbeyfield, Sanderstead, Tuesday 17th December, 6.30pm
Cantilena Singers Christmas Concert – Thursday 12th December, 7.30pm
Join the Cantilena Singers at their free Christmas Concert at All Saints' Church, Onslow Gardens, CR2 9AB. Parking is available at the church. This free concert will have refreshments and a raffle. The Cantilena Singers are collecting contributions for the Purley Food Hub, please visit their webiste http://www.purleyfoodhub.net to see what they need. THere will … Continue reading Cantilena Singers Christmas Concert – Thursday 12th December, 7.30pm
St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival – 6th and 7th December
St Mary's Church in Purley Oaks Road are once again organising a Christmas Tree Festival. Friday 6th December from 2.30pm to 9pm and Saturday 7th December from 10am to 6pm The London Jazz Orchestra will be there are 7pm on Saturday 7th. Come and see enchanting trees, delightful stalls, enjoy fabulous entertainment and tasty Christmas … Continue reading St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival – 6th and 7th December
Sanderstead Christmas Lights Switch on by Santa
Last night Santa came on his sleigh to switch on the Sanderstead Christmas Lights. There was a slight delay as he didn't press the button firmly enough but they did come on eventually! It was lovely to see so many families enjoying the event despite the weather and we are very grateful to Paul Meakin … Continue reading Sanderstead Christmas Lights Switch on by Santa
Library Services Update – including free shuttle bus to Selsdon on Wednesdays
We have received the following library service update from the library team at Croydon Council. The library service is changing to a model with fewer library buildings which will be open full time, and provision of activities and books in other local venues. Residents in Sanderstead can use library services at any other Croydon Library … Continue reading Library Services Update – including free shuttle bus to Selsdon on Wednesdays
Sanderstead Residents' Association 
