Community focus
If you’re looking for things to do in your local area or to connect with others, look no further! Check out what local events and activities you can take advantage of nearby.
August:
- 50th Anniversary of hip hop.
- Croydon Stands Tall.
September:
- Open House Festival.
- Liberty Festival at Fairfield Halls.
October:
- This is Our Croydon at David Lean Cinema.
- The Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra at Fairfield Halls.
WhatsApp for neighbours
Sharing the group and getting neighbours to sign up:
If you are setting up the group, you will need to get the mobile numbers of your neighbours who would like to join. You could do this by speaking to them when you see them, or by dropping off a note in their letterbox. Once you have their numbers, you can add them to the group. Make sure you get their permission to add them to the group and don’t forget to introduce yourself!
Community hubs & spaces
Croydon
Croydon Libraries hold regular events and are a great place to borrow books and use computers for free. You can find your local library here. They offer services such as rhymetime for children, homework help club and reading groups, which can be a great place to meet new people.
Brigstock Road Community Hub hold drop-in sessions every Monday, 10am-1pm, for residents to have a chat over a cup of tea with friendly faces. They can offer support for yourself or someone you care for, help you connect with residents and find resources to help you stay independent.
Sutton
Sutton Libraries hold regular free activities for adults and children. You can find out more here. Some popular events include storytime and rhymetime, Code Club, craft classes and board games.
Sutton Community Farm offers volunteering opportunities and holds events throughout the year which are either free or sometimes offer discounted rates for those who meet the criteria.
Bromley
Bromley Libraries offer regular free events, reading groups, support and advice, arts and crafts and more. You can find your local library here.
Crystal Palace Park also holds a farmers market most weeks which you can attend for free.
You can find social activities being held in Bromley on the ageUK website. These include Good Will Gardening, exercise classes, Memory Lane Café and a monthly walking group.