What's On

INDOOR BOOT SALE

Our Autumn Boot Sale will take place on Saturday 12^th October at St Paul’s Church Hall, Croham Park Avenue, South Croydon from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm.

There will be 30 or more stalls selling a variety of pre-owned goods including clothing and shoes, books and games, toys, bric a brac, collectables and much more at bargain prices.

Admission is 50 pence and accompanied children under 14 are admitted free of charge. Early bird admission is from 9.00 am and costs 2 Pounds.

Sellers need to pre-book tables by contacting the Organiser on 01883 723081 or by email (tinkerscorner@aol.com).

We have been running boot sales at St Paul’s for almost 20 years and have attracted a loyal following. All proceeds go you supporting youth work in the area.

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SELSDON FLOWER CLUB

We are a small friendly club who meet on certain Wednesday afternoons at 2pm at the rear of St. John the Divine Church, Selsdon.  Subscription £25 per annum.  We have demonstrations, workshops and practices.  

09 October            Practice - Autumn Box

23 October            Demo - Halloween - Christine Milburn          

Please contact the Secretary, Maureen Browning on 020 8651 5821 for more details

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SELSDON PRIMARY SCHOOL REUNION

If you, your parents or grandparents attended Selsdon Primary school between 1939-1946, we invite you to attend this year’s reunion of the ‘Wartime Children’.  This lunchtime reunion will be held on:

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at Farleigh Golf Club, Old Farleigh Road, Warlingham, CR6 9PE - From noon onwards – lunch to be served at 12.30pm

This annual event is becoming more popular. Starting a few years ago with just half-a-dozen or so, last year it attracted over 30 ex-pupils, despite the passing years! The last seventy years passed like a flash as fond childhood reminiscences were exchanged. A stoic generation indeed.

For those wishing to attend this year’s event, a menu will be sent to you nearer the time so you can order your dining requirements beforehand.

For more information please contact Jill Maynard

Email:  jill.m.maynard@gmail.com      Phone:  020 8657 3858

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FRIENDS OF LITTLEHEATH WOODS

Join the Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society and Friends of Littleheath Woods for a Fungus Foray on Sunday October 27^th @10am. This will be led by Dr Jane McLauchlin and Malcolm Jennings. Meet at the junction of Queenhill and Littleheath Roads

More information including maps can be found at www.folw.co.uk.

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FRIENDS OF SELSDON WOOD

GUIDED WALKS of DISCOVERY - All our walks are slow and easy – a meander rather than a hike! Meeting in Selsdon Wood car park, Old Farleigh Road, at time shown. Why not join us for about 2 hours?            

WORK DAYS - Habitat management and general maintenance – helping to improve our wood! You work for as long as suits you and choose jobs to suit your strengths. Tools are provided but please bring food and drink if you feel you need them. We do need more help and would welcome your assistance. Meeting in Selsdon Wood car park on Sundays at 10am. 

Our forthcoming workdays are on October 6th and 27th, November 3rd and 24th, December 1st  

MEMBERS' MEETINGS - All are welcome to come along – we would value your opinion. If you are interested in the future of Selsdon Wood, we need your views. Members’ meetings are generally on the last Monday of each alternate month – except where this is a Bank Holiday. All meetings start promptly at 8pm at The Forum, Forestdale. Our next meeting is on Monday November 25th 

To make enquiries or to check the above, see the Walks and Workday pages of the website www.friendsofselsdonwood.co.uk

Or phone 020-8657 0423 or e-mail: selsdonwood@gmail.com

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THE RSPB CROYDON LOCAL GROUP 

Monthly Illustrated Wildlife Talks in South Croydon

Whitgift Sports Club, Croham Manor Road - off Croham Road. South Croydon, CR2 7BG. Second Monday of each month, 2pm and again at 8pm. Admission £4. Everyone is welcome, not just RSPB members. Free refreshments. A selection of RSPB goods, nuts & seeds are on sale. Parking limited on site but free in adjacent roads. 64 & 433 buses stop nearby in Croham Road.

Monday Oct 14^th 2019: “Hedgehog Update”. At the time of Pat Morris’s original research in the 1970’s little was known about hedgehogs. His book on the subject became the longest running mammal book still in publication. The future well-being of the hedgehog is threatened like never before, so it is a real pleasure to have Dr Pat back in Croydon to update us on the plight of this most lovable mammal.

For more information contact John Davis on 020-8640 4578 or see www.rspb.org.uk/groups/croydon

Note: on request we give illustrated bird talks to local organisations.

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MUSIC EVENTS FROM THE PHOENIX COLLECTIVE – SAVE THE DATES!

*  Do you write songs?  Are you a singer or choir leader who would like some help arranging a piece to sing?  If so, put this date in your diary!  The Selsdon-based Phoenix Collective are excited to announce a visit by American a cappella expert Chris Rupp (founder of the NBC Sing-Off winners, Home Free), on Sunday 19^th October 2019.  Chris will work with individuals or groups on aspects of song-writing and a cappella arranging.

*  Are you a primary class teacher wanting to learn how to teach music?  Are you a primary music specialist looking to refresh your practice with new ideas and insights?   If so, come to the ‘Music in the Primary Classroom’ course on 26^th-27^th October 2019!   This is hosted by Selsdon Resident Cyrilla Rowsell (author of the Jolly Music series) and Gerard Klaassens, a creative music educator from The Netherlands.

More details to follow but SAVE THE DATES NOW! www.thephoenixcollective.co.uk

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