Monthly Archives: September 2015

Petition Calls for Community Tickets for Develop Croydon Conference

Posted on September 23, 2015 by seancreighton1947

A petition has been launched by Susan Oliver calling on Develop Croydon Forum to make cheap tickets available to community and voluntary groups for its Conference on 18 November. Susan was one of the few Croydon residents to give evidence at … Continue reading →

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The Enduring Inspiration of Songs of Struggle

Posted on September 20, 2015 by seancreighton1947

The Enduring Inspiration of Songs of Struggle A presentation by Bethany Elen Coyle This talk takes place at the AGM of the North East Labour History Society Tuesday  22 September Lecture Theatre of the Mining Institute (next to Lit & … Continue reading →

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Government Approves Whitgift Centre CPO

Posted on September 18, 2015 by seancreighton1947

To the delight of Croydon Council’s leadership the Tory Secretary for State for Local Communities and Government has confirmed the CPO for the Whitgift Centre redevelopment. Detailed coverage of the decision can be seen at: http://news.croydon.gov.uk/council-welcomes-cpo-as-historic-moment-for-croydon-residents http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/BREAKING-systems-Westfield-Hammerson-development/story-27808967-detail/story.html http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/croydonnews/13754200.Westfield_and_Hammerson_s___1bn_redevelopment_of_Whitgift_Centre_clears_final_hurdle_by_winning_Government_approval http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/13754200.Whitgift_Centre_purchase_to_pave_way_for_Westfield_Hammerson_given_the_all_clear_by_Government http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/westfield-and-lend-lease-chase-british-projects/story-fnko7zi0-1227532252879 … Continue reading →

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Croydon Events & News at 18 September

Posted on September 18, 2015 by seancreighton1947

Tuesday 22 September. 6pm. Future Tech City meeting. From youth to adult education, apprenticeship programmes to full-time jobs, Croydon Tech City wants to make sure every Croydon resident has the opportunity to participate in the tech economy of the (near) … Continue reading →

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Raphael Samuel History Centre’s MA in Heritage Studies scholarships available for October entry

Posted on September 14, 2015 by seancreighton1947

URGENT: MA Heritage Studies – scholarships available for October 2015 entry Scholarships covering 50 per cent of MA course fees are available for the Raphael Samuel History Centre’s MA in Heritage Studies. The course can be taken full or part-time … Continue reading →

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Europe’s Black History Conference 26 September

Posted on September 10, 2015 by seancreighton1947

Europe’s Black History. One Day Conference  Hosted by Narrative Eye and Black History Walks Q & A’s after  each presentation plus panel discussions and action planning 9.50am   Conference opening- Marchu Girma – Narrative Eye 10.00   The African presence … Continue reading →

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Sugar, Saris and Green Bananas – Radio 4 18 & 25 September

Posted on September 10, 2015 by seancreighton1947
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Urban Leisure, History and Heritage Conference 14 November

Posted on September 8, 2015 by seancreighton1947

The Big Match reproduced by permission of Mackenzie Thorpe Ltd on ublicity flier BSSH North East and Yorkshire Network Symposium Call for Papers: Urban Leisure, History and Heritage Teesside University, Middlesbrough Saturday, 14 November 2015 The British Society of Sports History … Continue reading →

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Lambeth & Wandsworth Events & News at 7 September 

Posted on September 7, 2015 by seancreighton1947

To end of September. Lambeth Heritage Festival  For the full month-long programme go to the library or to http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-libraries/libraries/lambeth-heritage-festival-2015. The Festival includes:  Saturday 26 September. 10am-5pm Lambeth Local Archives Open Day Full programme of talks and local history groups’ stalls, as … Continue reading →

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Croydon Town Centre News at 7 September

Posted on September 7, 2015 by seancreighton1947

Foxton’s to open shop in High St On Saturday 26 September the estate agency Foxton’s opens a shop in Croydon High St. The news is reported by Croydon Guardian at http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/13647406.Foxtons_eyes__considerable_growth__in_Croydon_s_regeneration. A Guardian reporter rang me up for a comment … Continue reading →

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