Listed on this page is just a small selection of the many activities, groups, clubs and societies in the local area. Most are non-profit, community focused and run by volunteers. Our SRA Facebook, Twitter and Gazette pages (as well as our high street noticeboards) will also contain more details of special events held throughout the year. We also recommend our local library and the Council webpages for other information and contact details. Below you will find some activities and details categorised by theme where possible. This is by no means an exhaustive list and was correct when posted here! Please check their websites for up to date information.
Nature and the Outdoors:
FREE WALKING GUIDES/ROUTES click here
CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER opportunities at local green spaces? click here
FRIENDS OF SELSDON WOOD (FSW) – find out more and get involved
The Friends are volunteers who regularly hold informative walks, carry out sustainable conservation and restorative work and monitor wildlife in Selsdon Wood. We welcome new members to support us financially by subscription or additionally on maintenance workdays or join the Committee. Download a printable leaflet (with map) from here or email David Malins, at davidmalins@btinternet.com for information. www.friendsofselsdonwood.co.uk Phone 020-8657 0423 or e-mail: selsdonwood@gmail.com
FRIENDS OF LITTLEHEATH WOODS (FoLW) – find out more and get involved
The Friends website contains information about how to become a Friend, support with donations and how to join one of their Guided Walks or their regular Tuesday workparties carrying out practical conservation work. There are also details of Maps, a Nature Trail which can be downloaded and a Contact Us page. www.folw.co.uk Ian Leggatt - 020-8651-1140
FRIENDS OF KINGSWOOD - contact friendsofkingswood@hotmail.co.uk
SANDERSTEAD PLANTATION PARTNERS - contact michaellishmund@gmail.com
RSPB – Croydon Local Group - Monthly Illustrated Wildlife Talks
Whitgift Sports Club, Croham Manor Road - off Croham Road. South Croydon, CR2 7BG. Second Monday of each month, 2pm and again at 8pm. Everyone is welcome not just members. Contact John Davis on 020-8640-4578 or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/croydon
SANDERSTEAD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – talks, excursions and shows for people with an interest in gardening http://www.sandersteadhorticulturalsociety.org.uk
Arts and Crafts:
SELSDON ART GROUP – a painting group open to all levels
We meet in the Selsdon Centre for the Retired on the second Thursday evening of each month, and throughout the year have a varied program of events, including painting evenings, demonstrations, talks, and slideshows. Contact Fiona Hooper on 07973-412952
Sports and Fitness:
SELSDON TENNIS CLUB - Open to all ages and standards
We have 5 All Weather Courts including 2 floodlit and a clubhouse at 21A Queenhill Road. Contact Geoff Littlewood 020-8651-4748 or go to the webpage http://www.selsdon-tennis-club-ltd.co.uk or via e-mail info@selsdon-tennis-club-ltd.co
Science and History:
SANDERSTEAD LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
2-4pm at All Saints Church Hall Onslow Gardens Sanderstead the last Wednesday in the month.
Contact sandersteadlhg@gmail.com
Social:
SELSDON CONTACT (Neighbourhood Care) – Bringing free help and care to your door
Contact is a charity, which responds to the needs of the local community at home (e.g. elderly, housebound, families in need), using a large network of volunteers (more welcome!), by offering help with transport, shopping, befriending, information and advice (e.g. on services and benefits), equipment loan and practical help (e.g. carer respite), even social events/outings. Find us at Selsdon Community Centre, 132 Addington Road. Contact Jasmine Singh 020-8651-4944 - email info@selsdoncontact.org.ukf@selsdoncontact.org.uk
SELSDON CENTRE FOR THE RETIRED welcomes the retired and elderly living locally for lunches, activities and outings. Minibus escort available. Run by volunteers for over 50 years. We are open three days a week from 10:00 – 15:00, inside the Sainsbury’s building in Selsdon, Surrey. Contact Craig Anderson 020-8651-1111
ROTARY Sanderstead and Selsdon – a voluntary society raising funds and holding events for local, national and international communities. Meets every Monday at Farleigh Court Golf Club www.rotarysandersteadandselsdon.com Contact Wendy Parr 07774-186792
SELSDON AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD – a social club for local women
Our meetings are held on the third Friday of every month in the church hall at St. John the Divine, in Selsdon, between 1.30 and 4.00 pm. We look forward to seeing visitors. Contact Christine Holland 020-8657-4861
CAFE ST COLUMBA - Open to all community cafe with proceeds to charities.
First Wednesday of the month, Church Hall Queenhill Road, 10m- 1.15pm.
Churches:
ST JOHN THE DIVINE, (CoE) 7 Upper Selsdon Road,
Church services and community aid and events www.stjohnsselsdon.org.uk Parish Office
020-8657-2343
SELSDON BAPTIST, (Baptist) Addington Road
Church services and community aid and events http://www.selsdonbaptist.org.uk/ Office 020-8651-4308
ST COLUMBA’S (Roman Catholic), Queenhill Road
Church services and community aid and events www.stcolumbaschurchselsdon.uk 020-8657-3747
CROYDON JUBILEE CHURCH (Christian, Regions Beyond Group), Selsdon Centre
Church services and community aid and events www.croydonjubilee.co.uk Office 020-8651-2807
ST FRANCIS (Anglican), Tedder Rd, Monks Hill
Church services and community aid and events www.stfrancismonkshill.org.uk 020-8657-7864
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF THE LATTER DAY SAINTS, Addington Road
Church services and community aid and events www.uk.churchofjesuschrist.org 020-8651-2211
FORESTDALE SALVATION ARMY CHURCH - 020-8657-0078
SELSDON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - 020-8668-9779
Uniform Groups:
GIRLGUIDING – For girls aged 5-18 (Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Senior Section) https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved or phone 0800-999-2016
We meet at several units in the local area. Weekly during school term times at Selsdon Baptist Church hall, the Guide hut at St John’s, St Columba’s Church hall and St Paul’s Church hall on Croham Road. We also have a Ranger group (ages 14-18) at St Paul’s
SCOUT PACKS – for boys and girls aged 6-14 There are two units in Selsdon
1st Selsdon & Addington Scout Group (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts), based in Upper Selsdon Road at St. John the Divine www.1stselsdon.org.uk
2nd Selsdon & Addington Scout Group, based in Foxearth Road www.2ndsandascoutgroup.org.uk
CROHAM VALLEY EXPLORER SCOUT UNIT – for boys and girls aged 14-18. Monday evenings between 8 pm and 9.30 pm, the passageway behind 35 Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, Unit members take part in a wide range of challenging activities and life skills. All the members are also working towards gaining their Duke of Edinburgh's and Scout Training Awards. Contact Christopher Dean via tinkerscorner@aol.com
Other:
CROYDON HEARING RESOURCE CENTRE - office 020-8686-0049
A charity providing advice, information and practical help and support to residents of Croydon with any type of hearing loss
CROYDON VISION - 020-8668-2486 - a range of services for visually impaired people to help build life skills
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE HELPLINE - 0808-808-1677
SELSDON BRIDGE CLUB - Bob Steadman - 07545-384899
SELSDON CENTRE BRIDGE GROUP - Every Monday 2.00pm-4.00pm (not Bank Holidays), Selsdon Centre of the Retired.
We play Acol bridge and warmly welcome new players, even if rusty, but regret that we are unable to offer to teach you. Contact Betty Borfiga on 020-8656-4212
SELSDON FLOWER CLUB - Rear of St. Johns Church, Upper Selsdon Road on Wednesday afternoons. There is a charge for members and visitors at demonstrations and workshops. Further details from Maureen Browning 020-8651-5821
ARTS SOCIETY CROYDON AREA - Jean Aarons https://tascroydonarea.org.uk
SELSDON COMMUNITY HALL - Cottie Campbell - selsdonhall.info@gmail.com
ST. JOHN'S WIVES - Jane Guglielmi - 020-8657-6672
66 (SELSDON) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS - Rob Cleeter 020-8651-5958
FRIENDS OF GREENVALE BOOKSHOP - Donated second-hand books for sale to public,raising funds for the school. Open typically term-time Saturdays 10-4, Wednesdays 4-6. See Social media pages or email fogbookshop@yahoo.com
Doctors & Emergency Care:
Farley Road Medical Practice - 020-8651-1222
Queenhill Medical Practice - 020-8651-1141
Selsdon Park Medical Practice - 020-8657-0067
Croydon University Hospital - 020-8401-3000
New Addington Minor Injuries Unit - 020-8251-7225
Purley War Memorial Hospital - 020-8401-3515
Police:
Selsdon & Addington Village - selsdonandaddingtonvillagesnt@met.police.uk
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale - selsdonandforestdalesnt@met.police.uk