Bin collection days over holidays and 2025
Attached is the Recycling and Rubbish Collection timetable late 2024 to 2025. THis relates to those whose paper and card and general waste were collected on December 4. We think this covers most of Park Hill but attempts to check other addresses were defeated by the council's website. It is much as last year but as usual over Christmas and New Year some days change.... Read more
Christmas is coming
Although some retailers would have had us order our turkeys in early October and finish our shopping by now, things are much more civilised round at St Matthew’s. Pre Christmas celebrations begin on a busy weekend, 30 November and 1st December, with a Christmas bazaar, the start of the Christmas Tree Festival and its associated concert. Details of all are on the Upcoming Events page.... Read more
AN EXHIBITION NOT TO MISS
What you may remember as The Milan Bar at Grants is now the Hobby Cove. It is home to the first in a chain of exhibitions planned around the UK and receiving enthusiastic reviews beyond South London. Come as you Really are says it features thousands of objects created, modified or collected by hobbyists across the UK shown alongside a new artist film. Thousands of objects were sent in, and arranged with related items by the artist Hetain Patel, who has added some of his own creations. So you are... Read more
Arts Society Croydon Autumn/Winter Programme Programme
See the attached poster for details of the Arts Society Programme for Autumn/Winter.... Read more
What's on at Fairfield Halls?
A varied programme is planned for the second half of 2024 at the Fairfield Halls July 2024 Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit (Thursday 4 July) Multi Story Orchestra: Verified (Friday 12 July) Reductio Presents: The Mashup Dance Event (Friday 12 July) LDN Wrestling (Sunday 14 July) August 2024 Tiny Dancer: The Music of Elton John (Friday 2 August) Chineke! Junior Orchestra Summer Concert (Saturday 10 August) Bowie Experience (Saturday 17 August) Joe Pasquale: The New Normal â€... Read more
Park Hill opportunities - Some hidden gems
New residents to Park Hill sometimes take a few weeks (or even months) to realise the full recreational potential and opportunities of this area. The northern parts of Park Hill have witnessed much of the recent development leading to a world of high-rise flats, East Croydon Station and the daily commute. It can come as a pleasant surprise to become aware of the greenbelt and a rich diversity of outdoor events that are available almost on your doorstep. Running, cycling and walking routes ope... Read more
Croydon Healthy Homes Drop-in sessions in town centre
if you missed meeting them at the Park Hill Showcase, you may be interested to know that Croydon Healthy Homes hold regular drop-in sessions in the town centre. You will be able to talk to a qualified energy advisor at Our Space, 50 High Street (where Milletts used to be) on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am to 2pm and at Croydon Central Library on the first and fourth Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm.... Read more
Arts Society Croydon Area Spring/Summer Programme
April 11th, 2024 -Albert Godetsky Tilman Riemenschneider and late medieval sculpture in Germany May 9th, 2024 - Andrew Davies The English Cathedral: An Architectural and Social History June 13th, 2024 - Ronnie Ireland John Singer Sargent: Portraits in oil and charcoal July 11th, 2024 - Nicole Mezey Jewel of the Crown, La Sainte Chapelle in Paris SPECIAL INTEREST DAY August 8th, 2024 - Clare Ford-Wille Merrymaking and Morality - A History of Genre Painting Tw... Read more
New for toddlers
A new Toddler Group started at St Matthew's on 11th April. it will meet every Thursday from 8.30am/9am to 10.30am. It will offer toys for little ones and some relief for those looking after them.... Read more
Youth Night
Bored? Nothing to do? Aged 11-17? Why not visit the Youth Night at St Matthew's. it happens twice a month. To check the dates, go to www.stmatthew.org.uk or email revruthchapman@gmail.com... Read more
More than trams disrupted
The closure of part of the tram network over half term has been well advertised. it will be closed from Saturday 10 February to Friday 23 from Sandilands to Reeves Corner. There will be a replacement bus service. Tfl's website indicates that the 64 and 433 will only be on diversion on the weekend of 10-11 February. but pedestrian routes will also be affected. there is a barrier up between East Croydon station and the tram tracks. Pedestrians are being told there is no access to the bus stops and... Read more
Changes in the Park
Many of you will have seen children enjoying the new playground, which opened at the start of the year and had its formal opening in late January. But that's not the only change in the park. As discussed on page 22 of the Winter Park Hill newsletter, the tennis courts have been refurbished, with new nets and new lines, financed by the Lawn Tennis Association. Two have access control in place; the third last seen was locked by a padlock. To book the courts follow the link in the notice below a... Read more
Record litter pick
Many thanks to all who braved the warnings of wind to help clean up Park Hill. We had around 34 volunteers, which is a lot for us… and they collected 59 bags of rubbish, as well as some hubcaps, a suitcase, a metal trolley and various other bits of hardware. The bag count is a record for the Association - and we are very pleased. ... Read more
Bus stop changes town centre - 433
If you usually walk from the town centre shops to bus stop KC opposite the Fairfield Halls to catch a 433 bus that you know you will get a seat on, you will have to walk a little further from Saturday 13 January. The stop will then be stop KM on St George’s Walk. The 119, 312 and 466 will also move there. The 109 to Brixton and the 60 to Streatham will stop at KL on St George’s Walk. Other changes are detailed on the TfL website. We do not know if these bus stops will have any bus shel... Read more
Art Society Programme
Attached is the up to date programme for the Art Society Croydon... Read more
