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Gresham School Santa’s Grotto, Sunday 10th December 12-3pm

Immerse Yourself In Our Magical Grotto For A Great Family Christmas Experience. Tickets:  Please purchase a ticket for ALL children participating, whether they attend Gresham or not (a child is anyone aged up to 16). Only those with purchased tickets will receive a gift from Santa.  Non-Gresham families will not be permitted to create an … Continue reading Gresham School Santa’s Grotto, Sunday 10th December 12-3pm

Cantilena Singers Christmas Concert, Thursday 7th December, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Purley Oaks Road

The Cantilena Singers invite you to join them at their Christmas Concert. The concert is free with refreshments and a raffle. They are collecting contributions for the Purley Food Bank - please see their website, http://www.purleyfoodhub.net/ to see what items they need. There will also be a monetary collection at the end of the service … Continue reading Cantilena Singers Christmas Concert, Thursday 7th December, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Purley Oaks Road

New Marks and Spencer food hall at the old Milk and More depot, 823 Brighton Road – planning application applied for – 23/04071/FUL

Outside of our area but probably of interest to our residents, the planning application for a Marks and Spencer food hall together with flexible space for studios and offices, has been submitted. This is on the site of the old Milk and More Dairy on the Brighton Road. The developers claim that the public consultation … Continue reading New Marks and Spencer food hall at the old Milk and More depot, 823 Brighton Road – planning application applied for – 23/04071/FUL

St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival – This Friday and Saturday, 1st and 2nd December

Go down to St Mary's in Purley Oaks Road on Friday 1st or Saturday 2nd December to see the church decorated with christmas trees. There will be entertainment, Christmas treats, Santa's Grotto, Festive food and drink, nursery nativity and jazz concert - something for everyone! On Friday start at 5pm to kick off this festival … Continue reading St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival – This Friday and Saturday, 1st and 2nd December

Sanderstead Christmas Lights

Yesterday evening Santa came on his sleigh and turned on the Sanderstead Christmas Lights. Paul Meakin provided refreshments and games for the children. All Saints' Church provided a choir to sing carols. It was lovely to see so many children, and adults, enjoying the occasion.

Reminder – Christmas Lights Switch on This Saturday

Sanderstead Residents' Association and the Sanderstead Councillors have funded the Christmas Lights again this year. Paul Meakin Estate Agents are kindly providing refreshments and games for the children from 5.30pm on the day of the Switch On. Santa will be coming with Rotary Sanderstead and Selsdon to 'press the button' at 6pm on Saturday 25th … Continue reading Reminder – Christmas Lights Switch on This Saturday

Have your say on Croydon’s 2024/25 Budget – survey closes on 19th December

Croydon residents, businesses and partners are being invited to give their views on the council’s budget proposals for 2024/25. A short online survey is available for six weeks until 19 December – read more and take part here. Residents who cannot access the survey online or would like help filling out the survey can call the … Continue reading Have your say on Croydon’s 2024/25 Budget – survey closes on 19th December