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We had a very successful Centenary AGM on Thursday 14th May. It was lovely to see so many members present to hear from our newly elected Mayor, Jason Perry, our MP, Chris Philp, our GLA member, Neil Garratt and Sgt Morrow from the Sanderstead Safer Neighbourhood Team. We made donations to local groups who do … Continue reading Our Centenary AGM

Sanderstead United Reformed Church are holding a piano concert on Sunday 24th May at 3pm. Ophelia Gordon will play a mixture of classical music and jazz. Admission is £10 on the door , or £5 for under 18s. Followed by tea and cakes.

In the Spring edition of Sanderstead News there was an article about the likely closure of the Post Office Counter in the Co-op at Hamsey Green which we know that a lot of residents rely on. Cllr Lynne Hale has obtained an update from the Post Office this week:  “Thank you for your email about … Continue reading Hamsey Green Post Office

You will have seen the amazing new duck house on Sanderstead pond built by Bob a local volunteer.  After the old duck house was damaged Bob very kindly agreed to build a new one and went even further by helping to clear much of the excess lilies which were causing a problem for nesting ducks.  … Continue reading Duck House and Lily Clearance

The historic church of Sanderstead which dates from 1230 is having some open afternoons in May: Sundays 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st from 2pm to 4pm. Come and see this historic building which will celebrate 800 years in 2030. You will be assured of a warm welcome and a cuppa. https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/all-saihts-open-days-2026.png

19th Purley Scout Group are holding their annual Family Fun Day on Saturday 16th May from 12 noon to 5pm - you can go and join in the fun after doing the Rotary Sponsored Walk in the recreation ground in the morning! (see earlier post)

The early May Bank Holiday weekend sees the Story Sanctuary hosting a Food Makers Market on the Saturday https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ss-market-may-26.jpg and on Sunday 3rd a table top games day https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ss-games-day-may-26.jpg

In collaboration with Croydon Libraries, The Story Sanctuary, Sanderstead Hill (in the old library building) will be running Rhymetime for babies and toddlers, Listen to Literature and Book Buddies - see details below. About The Story Sanctuary – The Story Sanctuary https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rhymetime-2026.jpg https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/listen-to-literature-2026.jpg https://sanderstead-residents.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/book-buddies-2026.jpg

We were appalled to hear from Sanderstead and Selsdon Rotary last night that the defib unit outside All Saints' Church Hall has been stolen. UPDATE - Rotary checked all the defib units that they have installed locally and found two in the St John's Selsdon box. Rotary have already arranged for a replacement but in … Continue reading Stolen Defib Unit – but training will go ahead – UPDATE

The Parlour Players Spring play is The Diary of Anne Frank. Performances will be on Thursday 14, Friday 15, and Saturday 16 May all at 7.45pm plus a matinee performance on Saturday 16 May at 2.30 pm at Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall, 3 Sanderstead Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0HB.  Tickets will be available through … Continue reading The Parlour Players – The Diary of Anne Frank