HEATHFIELD NATURE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS: Heathfield Ecology Centre, The Old Orchard, Heathfield , Coombe Lane. Meet first and third Sunday of every month, 10.30am. Children welcome; vegetarian lunch provided. Wear old clothes. Car parking available
FAIRFIELD: Sunlounge, Croydon. Enamels by Julie Higgins, until December 24. CROYDON CLOCKTOWER: Katharine Street, Croydon. The Jewel in the Lotus: Hidden Buddhist Symbols In The Heart of Croydon, until March 2005. 8253 1030. SOUTH CROYDON HERITAGE
CROYDON OUTDOOR PURSUITS AND SPECIAL EVENTS CLUB: Meets St Andrew's Church Hall, Lower Coombe Street, Croydon. Every Tuesday, 8.30pm to 10.30pm. 8688 5051. OLD PORTLIANS CYCLING CLUB: Weekend cycle rides. Meet at bottom of Corkscrew Hill, West Wickham
UP THE CREEK TOO COMEDY CABARET CLUB: 3 Brighton Road, Croydon. Christmas comedy specials, December 21, 22 and 23. Call box office for details. 8680 5363. UP FRONT COMEDY CLUB: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. WAREHOUSE THEATRE
FAIRFIELD CONCERT HALL: Park Lane, Croydon. The Nutcracker, December 22-30. 8688 9291. THE CARTOON: 179/183 London Road, Croydon. Moyz II Hen, December 22. Boogie Bear Promotion, December 23. Boot Led Zeppelin, December 24. The Papa George Band, December
ASHCROFT THEATRE: Peter Pan pantomime, Fairfield, Park Lane, Croydon. 8688 9291. WAREHOUSE THEATRE: Dingwall Road, Croydon. Femme Fatale, until February 20. 8680 4060. CROYDON CLOCKTOWER: Katharine Street, Croydon. 8253 1030. HARLEQUIN THEATRE:
He is something of an enigma, our Paul Carrack. He writes a fair tune, plays a cracking bit of blues piano and is arguably the best male vocalist this side of the Atlantic. So why isn't he huge? The faithful fans were out in force at Fairfield Concert
Two top acts will be appearing at Fairfield in 2005. King of the jungle and winner of the recent I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Joe Pasquale has confirmed he will bring his new touring show to the venue on November 11 next year. The squeaky-voiced
Having just celebrated her 10th birthday, local schoolgirl Ellie Mackey is now appearing in the star-studded cast of Aladdin at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, writes Christine van Emst. Britt Ekland is Genie of the Lamp, Sylvester McCoy is Abanazar
It might not be very rock 'n' roll to get on down' to Aled Jones, but personally, I along with the other 2,000 attending his concert at Fairfield Concert Hall on December 10, couldn't care less! You see we had come to hear some proper' music. In fact
The London Mozart Players will be the first act to perform at Fairfield Concert Hall on Saturday, January 1, to celebrate the new year. The fun-filled musical extravaganza for the whole family will be hosted once again by the brilliant Alasdair Malloy
Opening with a bright and breezy London Town scene, the songs, the fun and the thrills never stop in Peter Pan. The show is a joy from start to finish. Not one blue joke, not one satirical dig at politicians, just the story of the boy who never grew
Swashbuckling, flying and still smiling, Kirsten O'Brien is wowing audiences at the Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield, in one of her favourite roles: Peter Pan. When we spoke she had just taken a break during rehearsals sword-fighting with John Boycie'
The display at John and Carole Hunt's home in Calley Down Crescent, New Addington, comes complete with a modern day version of Mr and Mrs Christmas above the porch
The Bryant family, from Jasmine Gardens, Shirley, has already had their Christmas display featured in The Sun's competition to find the country's best lit home. Now they are hoping to show their class in Croydon's contest
Yvonne Gray created a winter wonderland at the front of her house in Coleridge Road, Addiscombe, especially for her seven-year-old daughter Emily
Thomas, James, George and Samantha love the Christmas display outside the Prudence family's home in Brampton Road, Croydon
The front of the Brown family home in Violet Lane, Croydon, has been transformed into a magical Christmas wonderland
Santa will be sure to find Hazel Simpson's home in Hawthorn Avenue, Thornton Heath. A collection of miniature Father Christmas statues line the path to the front door
Santa's sleigh is perched on the roof of the Summerfield family's home in Woodside Green as part of their Christmas lights display
Terry Barter decorates his home in Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, every year. This year he is raising money for the Chaldon Animal Sanctuary in Caterham
Father Christmas sits atop of the roof of Sheila Ledger's home in Cator Crescent, New Addington
Sisters Abbie and Melissa Hammond proudly show off the Christmas display that lights up the garden of their home in Thursley Crescent, New Addington
Gary Smith has spent hours decorating the outside of his home in Gascoigne Road, New Addington and the inside is a sight to see too
Colourful lights adorn Frederick Lock's home in Frensham Drive, New Addington
Last year's winner has upped the ante with this display. More than 13,000 bulbs light up Geoff and Penny Stimson's home in Foxearth Road, Selsdon
Caretaker Len West has delighted the pupils of Courtwood Primary School, Courtwood Lane, Forestdale, with his lights
An inflatable snowman takes pride of place outside the Yates' home in Homestead Way, New Addington.
Could someone please explain to me why I had to jump through so many hoops and pay through the nose just to have a kitchen extension? An extension which was on my property and would not even be seen by others. And yet there are god-awful huge eyesore
We would like to thank all those who supported the Royal Marsden cancer campaign during our collection at the Whitgift Centre, Croydon, on Saturday, December 4. Never before have we raised such an extraordinary sum and words cannot express how grateful
In response to your article John Lewis in as Allders loses out' (Guardian, December 15), if John Lewis goes ahead it will finally put Croydon among the retail premiership of shopping facilities. I worked for a John Lewis store in London for 18 years
Being a recent dog owner myself and always picking up if it fouls I'm horrified and disgusted at the state of our pavements. I walk our dog three times a day with my six-year-old son. He is always treading or just missing piles of the stuff! My argument
In reply to Dr Enetia Robson's letter (Guardian, December 8). I agree we are better off under a Labour Government. Since Labour has been in power we have had the lowest inflation and unemployment with the creation of 2million jobs. This is in stark contrast
I read with interest the letter sent to you by Dr Enetia Robson (Guardian, December 8). It would appear Dr Robson needs to open her eyes and see what a sorrowful state this Labour Government has brought about by its mismanagement of the economy. Our
Generous sixth form students and staff at Riddlesdown High School presented £350 worth of Christmas presents to the charity Women's Aid last Wednesday. The gifts will go to the children of women who have been victims of domestic violence. The students
Croydon College has launched a new initiative to encourage students to respect diversity. The college in College Road hopes its scheme, entitled Respect For All, which was launched on Wednesday, December 8, will ensure students treat each other with
Archbishop Tenison School raised more than £6,000 for charity in memory of a pupil who died after an asthma attack. Pupils at the school in Selborne Road presented a cheque for £6,142 to Claire Tate of Asthma UK after they held a sponsored walk as a
A Croydon primary school found to have one of the worst rates in the country for unauthorised absence is taking steps to improve its attendance figures. Oval Primary School in Cherry Orchard Road was found to have the seventh highest levels for unauthorised
Businesses in Croydon can enter the Croydon Seeboard Energy Local Business Awards 2005. The awards, which promote best business practice, good customer service, excellence and innovation, are open to all businesses in the borough. There are 16 categories
A community website for Purley has been revamped to make it more accessible. The www.purleyinfo.com website, run by Purley Rotary Club, has been redesigned to give people in Purley information on what is available in the town as well as making it easier
Warlingham 29 Old Reigatians 5 Warlingham's U16s enjoyed their most comprehensive victory of the season, never giving Old Reigatians a real chance of getting into their Surrey League match at Hamsey Green. Rob Butler opened the scoring when he
Cobham 18 Purley John Fisher 30 PJF finished 2004 with a fine win at Cobham on Saturday which extended their second place lead to five points over the third-placed team and kept them in touch with league leaders Maidstone. Hession opened the scoring
The goals flowed freely for Croydon Schools' Football Association's borough sides on Saturday, writes David Lomas. Croydon's U11s moved to top spot in the Surrey Schools' FA Sydney Black League with an impressive 6-2 away win against neighbours Sutton
On the last Saturday before Christmas the Leafe were in no mood to give a festive present which at this moment is much needed at Croydon FC, writes Micky Taylor. As always when you are down at the bottom nothing seems to go right for you, not even when
Being back at Old Trafford on Saturday after an absence of seven years and it seemed nothing had really changed, writes Neil McSteen. Palace fans making the most noise, over-zealous stewards, cockney reds in the away end and, of course, defeat for us
Crystal Palace boss Iain Dowie is refusing to panic despite his side going seven Premiership games without a victory and slipping into the bottom three for the first time since October. The Eagles have only collected three points out of a possible 21
Manchester United 5 Scholes 22, 49, Smith 35, Boyce og 48, O'Shea 90 Crystal Palace 2 Granville 27, Kolkka 46 Iain Dowie was left livid as once again his side conceded straight after scoring to let Manchester United off the hook and bag victory
A children's magazine that was the brainchild of a mum-of-four has won an award for its environmentally aware outlook. Alternative Kidz is a magazine designed for children with alternative reading tastes. Lucy Farndon, of Woodplace Lane, Coulsdon, launched
Police will be able to use new powers to disperse groups gathering in Queen's Gardens, Croydon. The order started last Wednesday and will initially run for six months. It will give police the power to break up groups of two or more people who hang around
The council is in talks with rival developers Stanhope and Schroder's and Arrowcroft in an effort to break the deadlock over the Croydon Gateway site. Stanhope and Schroder's, which owns the 12-acre site next to East Croydon station, submitted new plans
A bedsit landlord whose tenants were allowed to live in neglected and unsafe conditions has been prosecuted by Croydon Council. Liverpool-based Dee Tuaima was fined more than £25,000 at Croydon Magistrates' Court after being found guilty in his absence
Not many people can boast of having their own waxwork in a museum, but New Addington resident Nan Jenkins is just one person immortalised in the Lifetimes exhibition. Last Thursday Nan, along with other residents, viewed the exhibition in its current
If you stare hard enough you might just see Santa's sleigh parked on the roof of the Whitgift Centre when he makes a flying visit to Croydon on Christmas Eve. As thousands of children across the borough count down the final days to Christmas, Santa will
People will be able to call on the council to investigate licensed premises where there are allegations of nuisance or crime. Residents and businesses will be able to request that the local authority reviews licensed premises if they do not appear to
Not even Christmas will stop Croydon Council from ensuring that its services run like clockwork. The council's social services department will provide round the clock care for the most vulnerable. Emergency cover will also be available and people with
A heavily pregnant woman was kicked in the stomach three times during a violent robbery. The woman, who is seven months pregnant, was walking home when she was attacked in Penrith Road, Thornton Heath. The 29-year-old had her bag snatched after being
The family of a man brutally killed in an axe attack are still no closer to understanding the motive behind his murder, despite the conviction of those responsible. The younger brother of Thirukumar Sothilingam, who died in October last year, said he
A New Addington market trader has been fined more than £2,500 after admitting selling fake Chanel, Gucci, Playboy and Burberry goods on his stall. Shoe and fashion trader Rasib Hussain pleaded guilty to six offences under the Trade Marks Act and was
A serial, drug-addicted burglar with 400 convictions has been given the chance to go straight by a judge who took pity on him. Despite being described as a "one man crime wave", 27-year-old Andrew Fairley was not given a custodial sentence for his latest
The council is advising pubs, clubs and night caf owners to start getting ready for new licensing laws coming into effect in the new year. The Licensing Act 2003 makes Croydon Council responsible for granting all liquor, entertainment and late night
Santa's little helpers spread a little Christmas cheer when they took over a car wash on Saturday. Staff at ARC car wash in Purley Way dressed up as elves for the day and received a little bit of assistance from Father Christmas aka manager Paul Young
