Monthly Archives: April 2019

History events & news at 30 April

Contents: Glasgow commemorates Paul Robeson; DIY Democracy; Brixton Windmill; Sir Charles Trevelyan; play moon 150th anniversary of TUC; Larkhall walk;Tanobuie family in 2WW; Corruzangza strike play; slavery, colonialism and Peterloo; brewing along Wandle Valley; Thames Panorama 1829; Henry Tate Gardens … Continue reading

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Croydon events & news at 30 April

Contents: May Day Rally; defending Corbyn Government; Ruskin House events; Croydonites Festival; Croydon Art Society; Dyslexia School; Minster lunch-time recitals; Croydon has talent; Surrey Opera; South Norwood Community Festival; Inside Croydon stories; other news; Marlpit Lane Bowling Green Thursday, 9 … Continue reading

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Croydon events & news at 22 April

Local events listing: http://www.justcroydon.com/events I have up-dated my profile and added a news item on my history activities 2018 and 2019 which could not fit into the profile up-date. Friday 26 April. 7.30pm. Operation Legacy Documentary film co-produced by HistoryHit … Continue reading

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Council consults on parking policy

The Council is consulting on its draft Parking Policy 2019-2022. The closing date is 5 May. There is an on-line survey for people to complete. The full draft and summary and the report on it to the Council Cabinet can … Continue reading

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History events & news at 13 April

Contents: Events inc. Cannizario Park, journey for Justice, Billy Strachan, 18thC now, radical adult education, Wandsworth Heritage Festival; IHR Seminars; News; Martin Hoyle’s latest book Ira Aldridge: Famous Speeches Tuesday 16 April. 10.30am. Cannizaro Park: Wimbledon’s Cultural Gem Talk by … Continue reading

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Croydon events & news at 13 April

Contents: Ruskin House events; Born & Bred; Crisis. What Crisis?; Mela; News items; Suburban Design Guide; Shirley Windmill & Croydon Airport open days Ruskin House Events Sunday 14 April. 8pm. Folk & Blues Singers’ Night.  £2 Sat 20 April . … Continue reading

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Campaign for Orgreave Truth & Justice

https://otjc.org.uk/orgreave-rally-2019 https://otjc.org.uk/latest-orgreave-leaflet https://www.punx.uk/product/orgreave-truth-justice-campaign-benefit-t-shirt-2/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItPfflfmm4QIVlc13Ch2yKQ-DEAQYASABEgIuw_D_BwE https://otjc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ORGREAVE_rally.pdf otjc.org.uk

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Why BREXIT matters to Croydon

At the Council meeting held on Labour Leader Tony Newman moved a resolution on why BREXIT and its implications matters to Croydon, supported by the new Norbury & Pollards Hill Councillor Leila Be-Hassel who is French. The resolution ‘Following the … Continue reading

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Croydon events & news at 8 April

Bernard Winchester’s April Diary Diary April 2019 Wednesday 10 April. 2pm. Health & Wellbeing Board It will consider items such as the impact of Universal Credit, Croydon’s Health and Care Transformation Plan and the effects of BREXIT. Town Hall Saturday … Continue reading

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Do we need a Croydon Town Centre Action Group/Community Forum?

The Town Centre is full of major planning developments and applications. Recent Council’s planning approvals have been given for: A huge new 18-storey building on Addiscombe Road made by L&Q housing trust with 53% so-called ‘affordable housing’. a residential development … Continue reading

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