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 GROUP: Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall. 8651 5707.

CROYDON AND DISTRICT WRITERS CIRCLE: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. Every second Monday at 8pm. 8660 5783.

CROYDON WRITERS WORD FACTORY: URC Hall, Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon. Every fourth Monday at 8pm. 8660 5783.

THE SPEAKERS OF CROYDON: Above the Spread Eagle Pub, Katharine Street. 6.55pm, twice a month on Tuesdays. Develop your confidence. Guests welcome. Free.