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Thanks to these honest folks
My daughter and I have both had some wonderful luck within days of each other thanks to a couple of good honest locals. My story is from Sunday, August 28, at the Tesco store in Purley when I absent-mindedly left £40 in the cashpoint machine. To my
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UK could learn some lessons from South Africa when it comes to recycling...before it’s too late
Something must be done about recycling before it is too late. But who cares? Why recycle? I'm in a hurry, I've got no time is the usual answer. I'm from South Africa and the South Africans recycle more than the UK. Why? People there are paid for scrap
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The spirit of old Croydon’s been smashed out of town
I fully appreciate your correspondent's letter Deep roots and golden memories of land I love' (Croydon Guardian, August 31), having lived through the war in West Croydon, right up until 1958 when I got married and moved away. I have been back to Croydon
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School dinners: Why my children have little choice
I find it hard to believe that meals which are served in Croydon's schools are considered to be "more than adequate" and contain the recommended daily vitamins etc. I strongly disagree with the findings as I have children who attend a primary school
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Former actors wanted for glittering ruby anniversary
We hope your readers may be able to help us in our search for former members and associates of Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation (CYTO). We are trying to contact as many of them as possible to invite them to join in the celebration, later this year
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I’m a recycling refusenik and happy to be that way
I am sick of the misguided recyclers' writing to your paper. We already have hundreds of people recycling daily in Croydon they're called dustmen. If these people want to do free work for the council why not volunteer to sweep the streets or issue
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Clint’s made my day...
It is just terrific to see Clinton Morrison is back at Palace. Welcome back Clinton all is forgiven. Morrison should blend in well with Andrew Johnson and Dougie Freedman and help to form the new Palace spearhead with some much needed and new firepower
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Golf day
If you want a chance to lower your handicap and make some valuable business contacts at the same time, Croydon Business is organising a golf day. The event is at Shirley Park Golf Club on Tuesday, September 2l, and includes a three- course meal. To
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Interest grows
Croydon Chamber of Commerce has been inundated with enquiries for the Business First exhibition. The exhibition, which will be held at Croydon's Fairfield Halls on November 9 and 10, has attracted interest from companies throughout south London and the
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Harvester’s staff wish for green skies
Dozens of green balloons were released into the skies above Old Coulsdon last Tuesday. The balloon launch was the culmination of a month-long fundraising drive by staff at the Tudor Rose Harvester - which included a sponsored walk - for the Make-A-Wish
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Job surge in Croydon
There has been an upsurge in enquiries for jobs in Croydon following the July 7 bomb attacks, it has emerged. Recruitment companies in the borough were inundated with calls in the weeks after the London bombings from people looking for permanent and
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Young Croydon at its very best
Youngsters who dreamed of performing on a real stage had their wish granted. The Younger Generation Theatre Group presented Britain at its Best from September 1 to 3 at the Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield. It was an ambitious project by Diane Rexstrew who
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All Nadim wants is some more touring
Enduring actor and writer Nadim Sawalha has worked steadily on British television and feature films in a career that spans almost four decades. The Upper Norwood resident made his screen debut in 1973 in A Touch of Class, the romantic comedy starring
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Favourites 4families...
The Warehouse Theatre launches its new season of the popular Theatre4Kidz. The excitement starts with Pirate Pete and Captain Eye Wash. Follow the swashbuckling puppets as they go in search of hidden treasure on a tropical island. The magic begins when
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What happens when he marries the mistress
One of Joanna Trollope's most popular and widely read novels has been adapted for the stage for the first time. Extraordinary storytelling at its best, Marrying the Mistress sees a distinguished judge announce that he is leaving his wife to marry his
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Great things come from small packages
A season packed with cutting-edge new writing and a superb treat for Christmas and new year are planned at the Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon. Once again the line-up proves that the theatre may be small but it's big on fresh, exciting productions