Monthly Archives: July 2021

History Update 31 July

Posted on July 31, 2021 by seancreighton1947

Sunday 1 August. Emancipation Day See Emancipation Day Matters? Materiality and Cultural Contestation in Jamaica via the UWI Museum YouTube livestream  Sunday 1 August. 7pm. The Masque of Anarchy Actress Maxine Peake reads Shelley’s poem. https://sslh.org.uk/2021/07/29/maxine-peake-and-jennifer-reid-bring-the-culture-shaped-by-peterloo-to-life Monday 9 – Friday … Continue reading →

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Deprivation & Poverty Issues Loom Over Croydon

Posted on July 31, 2021 by seancreighton1947

It is ten years since the disorders triggered by the shooting of Marc Duggan. Croydon was badly affected. A study in today’s The Guardian ‘A tinderbox of tensions still in place’ has a map of Croydon. It shows the Borough … Continue reading →

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Croydon Update 31 July

Posted on July 31, 2021 by seancreighton1947

To  8 August. Big Butterfly Count https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org Monday 2 August. 3 Libraries Expand Offer Bradmore Green, Sanderstead and Shirley libraries will be opening their doors to allow browsing, computer access and study spaces two days a week. https://news.croydon.gov.uk/welcome-back-to-croydon-libraries Saturday 7 … Continue reading →

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Call For Croydon Black History Month Activities

Posted on July 29, 2021 by seancreighton1947
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Ruskin House Folk & Blues Festival 7 August

Posted on July 29, 2021 by seancreighton1947

RUNNING ORDER FOR THE FESTIVAL The three G’s (Geoff, Garry & George)   12.00 -12.20 Christine Halpin                                   12.25 – 12.45 Joe Stoeser                                         12.50 – 13.10 Paul Fairhall                                        13.15 – 13.35 Dave Marshall                                     13.40 – 14.00 Cohorts Folk Band                              14.05 – 14.35 … Continue reading →

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The Green Credentials of Eurostar Discussion 4 August

Posted on July 28, 2021 by seancreighton1947
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Marc Wadsworth Paid Compensation By Jewish Chronicle And Helps Establish New Black Led Anti-racist Alliance The Liberation Movement

Posted on July 28, 2021 by seancreighton1947

On 22 July Croydon based anti-racism campaigner Marc Wadsworth won his libel case against The Jewish Chronicle, with the newspaper agreeing to pay “substantial compensation” and issue an apology. The main news media have failed to report it. Other media … Continue reading →

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Tooting’s Sprout Gallery Community Arts Loan Scheme

Posted on July 28, 2021 by seancreighton1947

Further details at: https://tooting.nub.news/n/tooting-event-of-the-week-loan-original-art-pieces-for-free—sprout39s-artloan-event What an excellent initiative. Can the idea be copied elsewhere?

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Croydon Planning Committee And Infrastructure Funding Gap Up-dates

Posted on July 24, 2021 by seancreighton1947

Planning Committee Thursday 29 July 6pm 116 Reddown Road,  Coulsdon Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two 3 storey terraced blocks comprising 8 3 bedroom dwelling houses. 289 objections, including East Coulsdon Residents Association. It has raised concerns about … Continue reading →

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Croydon Financial Crisis & Governance Up-date

Posted on July 23, 2021 by seancreighton1947

On Monday 26 July the Croydon Council Cabinet will be considering a number of aspects of the progress with tackling the financial crisis and governance changes: £4.m overspend in May, extra funding for rough sleepers, the new Housing Improvement Board, … Continue reading →

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