The Phoenix Theatre Company will shortly be performing a musical compilation show at The Barn Theatre in Oxted. The Company, which was formed by, and made up of people from the Croydon area, will be presenting a show brimming with favourites. The revue
The exhilarating energy and thundering rhythms of the Mugenko Taiko Drummers can be heard at Fairfield's Ashcroft Theatre on Friday, September 17, 7.45pm. Mugenkyo's style is unique, steeped in the traditions of Taiko and infused with diverse musical
Direct from the Edinburgh Festival and playing only at the Warehouse Theatre Dirty Fan Male is possibly the funniest and most risqu production this year. Genuine letters sent to real Page Three girls are the subject of this outrageously original evening
The international best-seller by Rosamunde Pilcher, The Shell Seekers, is coming to the stage of the New Wimbledon Theatre this month starring Rosemary Leach. An evocative and passionate modern day classic, this heart-rending story of an English family
Perfect for a girls' night out, a trip down memory lane and a reminder of some of the best and worst music to come out of the 80s, Boogie Nights 2 is more of an event than a show, writes Chrissie van Emst. The musical extravaganza continues the story
To millions Susie Blake is known as Bev Unwin, the brassy man-eating mother of Rovers Return barmaid Shelly in Coronation Street. But Susie had more than 30 years acting experience on stage, TV and film before her 14-month stint on the soap. Now she
Thirty years after her first trip to Selhurst Park, Britain's first female sports photographer Hy Money remembers the day that changed her life as vividly as her images have captured the world's top sportsmen. Muhammad Ali, Diego Maradona, George Best
Whether Croydon is "a vice hot spot" is of little interest to me (Guardian, August 25). Rather what concerns me most is the very existence of the flesh trade in itself that belittle and endanger a part of our humanity. Against the Sex in the City Report
It is quite ridiculous for Chris Rutter of the Shirley Business Association to suggest that the council could be spending "10s of millions" (Guardian, September 1) on Christmas lights in the town centre this year. In fact the council won't be spending
I do hope the Guardian will keep us updated about Feroz Abassi. If Milosevic can have a fair trail, I really don't see why Feroz can't. Kathleen O'Neill Beckford Road Croydon
After writing to Malcolm Wicks MP with my concern over Government policy in April I received a postcard acknowledging receipt of my letter, and then nothing more. I wrote to him again in June asking why I had received no further response. I haven't
We agree with Mr Tilly about the black blobs of discarded chewing gum and the people who put them there. Transport for London has been asked to try and remove the blobs and to make the paving slabs level which their contractor has failed to do. The
The dates for enrollment on courses beginning in September at Croydon College are as follows: Further education (full and part-time programmes) Wednesday, September 8 9am 7pm Thursday, September 9 9am 7pm Friday, September 10 9am 4pm Higher
Work on the £25million Ashburton Learning Village has begun with part of the old school building being demolished. Part of the old building is being knocked down to make way for the state-of-the-art complex. The remainder of the school will relocate
Children skiving off school will be targeted this month by the police and council. In a previous truancy sweep in Croydon, 84 school-aged children were stopped during school hours with more than half having no valid reason for their absence. According
Croydon is bucking the London-wide trend for declining numbers of 18-year-olds carrying on into higher education. Figures from the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) show that across London the percentage of 18-year-olds accepted into higher
Ever wondered how Croydon will look in 10 years time? If so you can get a sneak preview when the Future of Croydon exhibition opens next Tuesday. Several major building projects will transform the face of our town by 2014, so Croydon Marketing and Development
Behind the mass of high-rise buildings and sprawling network of roads in Croydon's town centre lies a colourful past. Borough archivist Chris Bennett will be leading a series of historical walks around the town taking in some of the key sites that have
Businesses looking for new ways to manage and motivate their staff can take advantage of Peter Hinkson's 20 years of experience in human resources. Mr Hinkson's company, Hinkson Associates Ltd, will be at Business First 2004 next month. Hinkson Associates
A funeral director is hoping his business will recover after the scaffolding obscuring his shopfront was taken down. Cliff Hollett opened the business 18 months ago but 11 months in, major scaffolding was put up against the building in Station Road,
The £12million Capital Business Centre due to open in the autumn has appointed a new manager. Jane Allen will run the new centre which is still being constructed on the six-acre site just off Carlton Road. She is a degree-qualified business support
The popular Tropical Butterfly Display will be at Banstead Countryside Day on Sunday, September 12. People will be able to walk among live tropical butterflies, handle them and watch them emerge. Contact details butterflydisplay@btinternet.com The
Parentline Plus is appealing for volunteers to work on its helpline. The Croydon-based charity has seen an increase in the number of parents and carers calling for support and information and needs more volunteers to help meet the demand. Louise Butcher
Saturday saw our clubs swap their hectic league programme for the glamour of the FA Cup. It was a case of too little too late for Whyteleafe, currently fourth from bottom in the league as they crashed out at home to Southern League Eastern outfit Erith
A man who ran a firearms factory from a lock-up garage in a quiet street in South Norwood has been jailed for seven years. The extent of Shaun Halcomb's work was only discovered when armed police raided the garage at the back of Dixon Road after a month-long
The startling progress of Croydon Harriers' U20 International Martyn Rooney continued last week with two more top class runs in open meetings. Last Wednesday he went to Watford in search of a good electric time over his favourite 400m distance only to
Croydon's South Area welterweight champion Chas "Bomber" Symonds is predicting a clinical finish to his rematch with the man he deposed, Brett James. In his 10th professional fight in June, the 21-year-old, from Stroud Green Way, claimed his first title
Thirty years after her first trip to Selhurst Park, Britain's first female sports photographer, Hy Money, remembers the day that changed her life as vividly as her images have captured the world's top sportsmen. Muhammad Ali, Diego Maradona, George Best
Croydon Schools' U11 173- 3 Havering Schools' U11 89- 9 Croydon Schools' Cricket Association's U11 borough side ended the season on an upbeat note on Sunday, writes David Lomas. They added the London Schools' Hansford Trophy title to their Surrey
Croydon's safer pub initiative is to be launched in the autumn and Budweiser has already agreed to be a sponsor. This year's Best Bar None scheme will be launched with a reception on October 6 at Tiger Tiger. Best Bar None, a joint initiative between
Police are investigating a suspected arson attack which gutted changing rooms next to Croydon Arena. Firefighters were called to the sports stadium in Albert Road, South Norwood, shortly after midnight on Sunday, August 29. It took almost four hours
The Battle of Britain will be re-enacted at this year's Biggin Hill air show. Biggin Hill was one of the key RAF bases during the Battle of Britain in World War Two and the air show will open on September 18 the date the battle ended in 1940. Actor
Pupils at the newly amalgamated Davidson Primary School celebrated the start of a new school year with a multi-faith ceremony. Croydon Council's decision to amalgamate Davidson Infant and Junior Schools in Dartnell Road under one headteacher and to link
Streatham-Croydon 22 Bromley 14 Streatham-Croydon kicked off the new season with a hard-fought victory at home over Bromley. After an even start to the match, Streatham's forwards began to get on top of their opponents. The deadlock was broken by a
- Crystal Palace have been drawn at home in the Carling Cup second round to League One side Hartlepool. The match will be played at Selhurst Park on Tuesday, 21 September, kick-off 8pm. Tickets cost £15 for adults, £5 for juniors in advance, and £20
- The Guardian's Joseph O'Shea is at Portsmouth's Fratton Park on Saturday for the kick by kick report service from 2.50pm. For the fullest reports available anywhere on the web log on during the match to: www.croydonguardian.co.uk/eagleye/live/
Arsenal XI 0 Crystal Palace 3 (Danze 4, Shipperley 31, Andrews 64) A new look Crystal Palace side ran out comfortable 3-0 winners over a youthful Arsenal XI in a friendly at the Gunners' London Colney training ground last Thursday. Australian trialist
Croydon's most famous boxing son, three-times World Champion Duke McKenzie, is backing Wayne Alexander to overcome the odds and knock out Takaloo on Friday night. Bookmakers are making the Margate fighter clear favourite to win the bout, but McKenzie
Seven years spent working at one of London's leading casinos has taught Scott Theobald a thing or two about gambling. The 34-year-old from Addiscombe, who has seen punters win and lose a million pounds, became a croupier after he was made redundant from
Television presenter Steve Chalke will be leading a talk to provide practical advice to parents of children of all ages. The talk has been organised by West Wickham and Shirley Baptist Church in partnership with Parentalk, the charity dedicated to supporting
Croydon light-middleweight Wayne Alexander says he is in the best shape of his career for Friday night's win-or-bust World Title showdown with bitter-rival Takaloo. The 31-year-old former British and European champion, from Westcombe Avenue, has vowed
We are halfway there. Our £30,000 appeal to help send little Michael Gannon to America for a vital operation has topped £15,000. The borough has rallied round to help Michael's family reach their fundraising target after reading about Michael's condition
The sister of a South Norwood man stabbed to death following an argument has paid tribute to her fun-loving sibling who was affectionately known as Del Boy. Derek Hamilton, 37, died after being stabbed four times following an argument with his second
Runners will be pounding the streets of Croydon once again next month when they take on the 10k challenge. It was a record turn out for April's 10k race and fun run when more than 680 runners took part, with amateur athletes lining up alongside runners
Croydon Neighbourhood Care Association is this year's Champions charity. The association is an umbrella body which has 25 member groups providing support for people across the borough. Whether it is taking someone to or from the shops or picking up a
Michael Richardson has lived in New Addington for 56 years, his parents moved to the area just before he was born and he is fiercely protective of tit. The dad-of-five has been chairman of the New Addington and Fieldway Partnership for the last three-and-a-half
Eager Palace fans mingled with late-night shoppers last Thursday as they queued to meet their sporting idols. Eagles manager Iain Dowie joined players from his squad, including new signing, goalkeeper Julian Speroni, at the meet and greet session at
Croydon's Alzheimer's Society is to hold a memory walk to raise money. Vicar and television presenter Steve Chalke will start walkers off on the route from Parkhill in Barclay Road to Elizabeth Court in The Avenue, Croydon, at 2pm on September 19. The
Patients and visitors at Mayday Hospital will now be able to use hand-washing kits to prevent the spread of infection. A £5,000 donation from the Friends of Mayday has enabled the trust to provide the kits at every bedside. The wall-mounted dispensers
Detectives are investigating a possible link between an attempted robbery and a robbery that happened just streets away from each other in South Croydon in the early hours of Monday, August 30. The first incident, an attempted robbery, saw a 49-year-old
Crystal Palace have lodged a complaint with FIFA over Hungary's insistence that Sandor Torghelle report for international duty with an ankle injury. Palace's new £750,000 striker has only played once since his summer switch from MTK Budapest, after picking
A new monthly party for single people aged 20 to 49 is being held at the Tree House in South Croydon on Sunday. Just Mingling is all about enabling people to meet in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere without any time pressures or speed dating games.
A sub-postmaster jailed for six months for fraud claimed he had accidentally thrown the missing £12,000 in a dustbin. Tileshkumar Patel, 44, who ran the Station Parade sub post office in Sanderstead, pleaded guilty to five charges of false accounting
Crystal Palace are urgently trying to tie Wayne Routledge to a new contract, to prevent him leaving on a Bosman free-transfer just like Julian Gray. The 19-year-old winger's existing deal expires in the summer, and although Palace would be entitled
