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Hello there.....and welcome to issue 92. Well, where to start? Facts first I suppose -

Deep didn’t come out last month simply because we’d written it before theriots, and it was due to come just after it had all kicked off. The contentstherefore seemed entirely inappropriate, so we abandoned it until thisissue. We hope you understand.

To be honest, this issue has been one of the most difficult we’ve everwritten, in terms of tone if nothing else. We were going to do a piece onthe actual riots, but we chose not to for two reasons; 1) No-one still seemsentirely sure of what happened when, so it’d be a lot of conjecture, andwe’re not a tabloid, and 2) we’ve been busting our arses shining a light onthe positive side of living in Croydon for over eight years now - it’s a hellof a lot more difficult than slagging the place off - but that’s what we do,we believe in it, we’re quite good at it, and we refuse to let a few hundredmindless, amoral, grasping little scrotes change that.

At this juncture, I would just like to point anyone who still thinks thatthe riots in Croydon were caused by anything other than a bunch ofmindless, amoral, grasping little scrotes in the direction of the little tv repairshop in Cherry Orchard Road. It’s been there, independent andindependently run, tiny and wonderful, for donkey’s years. They werecompletely cleaned out, so now the owners are having to buy replacementtvs, with their own money, for people whose own tellys were in the shopawaiting repair (looters - happy with your non-functioning tvs are you?Idiots). I’m not sure you can call that in any way smashing the system...Incidentally, in my very humble opinion, anyone who actually asks for areplacement should be ashamed of themselves - would you go anddemand a telly from someone whose livelihood had been destroyed? No,you wouldn’t. And while we’re here, if you are thinking of buying a telly inthe near future, can we suggest you go down there and give them yourcustom. Cheers.

So anyway, yes, we’re going to continue to do what we do,highlighting the wealth of talented, creative, generous, community-spirited,as it says on the window of the Dragon ‘fantastic weirdos’ who live, workand play in sunny Croydon. So there.

And thusly, in that vein, this month’s mag is a veritable plethora ofpositivity (even more so than usual), with articles focusing on people andthings that make us feel a warm glow inside, and that’s even before we’vehad a drink.

And finally, as Deep readers, we’re going to assume you’re like us,already digging the ‘yay - Croydon!’ vibe we’ve been emitting for the pasteight years, (I don’t know why I went a bit 70s there) and while we’reimmensely heartened to see everyone else getting with it, it’s a shame ittook the aforementioned scrotes to do it. Still, we sincerely hope it

continues. As will we. Until next month then, belike us, f*** the riots, lovethe Cronx...Avanti, allons-y, cheers!Angela xxx

(The picture, incidentally,is your Bonsai Editorwhizzing round on a silverspinny-thing in aplayground in Croydon.Don’t ask why...)

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LISTINGS:

THIS MONTH’SFEATURES:

What’s On Guide 19

Croydon All StarsCharity Gig 4

Secret Garden 6

Geocaching 8

Concrete Market 10

James Hunter 12

The Odd Shoe 14

Auntie May 16

Month in pix 38

SEPTEMBER 2011

COMPETITIONS:

Surrey Street / Deep Photography Competition - inside frontcover

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Petal Dunwoody catches up with Boot-Led Zeppelin drummer, Croydon All-Stars CharityGig organiser & all round superstar Mat Martin to talk riots, recovery and rock’n’roll. . .

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Having been in bands most of mylife, and knowing how difficult itis to get 5 musicians to agree to

be in one place in one time, it’s ameasure of how apalled everyone wasby the riots, how much everyone wantsto do something to help and what highregard Mat himself is held in that notonly has he managed to organise over30 musicians, plus helpers, sponsors anda host of other folk to be in one place atone time, but he’s managed to do it allin a fantastically short amount of time.

The Croydon All Stars Charity gig wasconceived about 3 weeks ago, and ithappens on the 18th September, all toraise money for those affected by theriots through the Mayor of Croydon’s‘Recovery’ charity. So, without soundingtoo obvious, what made you want toput the gig on?

“I was looking at the news footagewhen it was all going off and seeingRockbottom get looted. I worked thereyears ago, know the owner really well

and know Colin the drum teacher there,they were such sad images, and thenafter seeing other people setting upthings - not particularly to raise money -but awareness pages, I thought it’d benice to actually do something to raisemoney.

“After hearing some of the stories ofpeople trying to escape burningbuildings and looters and rioters andwhatever throwing stuff at them, Ithought actually, yeah, people have losthomes in this as well as businesses andit’d be nice if something which I knowCroydon does really well - which is ahealthy live music scene - could cometogether and raise money for it.

”I was walking around Croydon theother day and even though they’ve donea great patch-up job you go and lookaround and you actually realise thedamage that’s been done is ridiculous.You have to see it for yourself to realisethat you want to put your hand in yourpockets and try to help out.”

Obviously the event is to raise moneybut what else do you hope will come outof it?

“I think just from the programmeitself there are a lot of diverse bands thatmight not have ever played togetherbefore, and they’re all quite notoriousCroydon bands in their own right. Wehave such a good lively music scenehere.

“The fact is £12 is pretty cheap to seea bill like that and I think it’s moreimportant for people to come and seethat and feel like they’re being involvedwith something whilst being entertainedrather than just having to dip in theirmoney to put a tenner in a box. It’s abig collection of diverse music loverscoming together and enjoying a daytogether - that’s the main purpose, tosort of lift the spirits a bit.

“Even if you’re not from Croydon -for example, the keyboard player in myband used to live in one of the buildingsthat was burned down so he was

straight up for it, and he now lives inBrighton so he’s disconnected fromCroydon - I think there’s a lot of peoplewho used to live here and haveconnections to here that have looked atit and thought ‘if there’s something thatI can get involved with and besupportive of...’

“It would’ve been nice if there was abigger venue that we could’ve usedcloser to the centre of Croydon thatcould’ve catered for the amount ofpeople we’re hopefully going to get, butthat can’t be helped. If we’d have had afew months prep and had maybe gotthe Fairfield Halls then we could’ve fittedmore bands in, but by that time we’dhave lost the immediacy of whathappened. The venue we’ve got is great,it’s got a good bar, they’re lovely people,and they’re really behind us, so it’shopefully going to be a really goodday.”

How long did it take to fill the bill?“It took about 20 minutes. I wanted

us (Boot Led Zeppelin) to headlinebecause we don’t do a lot of charitystuff and we also don’t do a lot inCroydon, so it was kind of a spurring onto do something where I live as well assupport a good cause. No one in theband said no, they all gave me theirdiaries and then it was a case of findinga venue that was free.

“As soon as we’d got that sorted andset the date everyone else we asked wasstraight in - Al (Banned Sauce) said yesimmediately, Geoff (DJ) was straight upfor it, ‘whenever wherever’, Ritchie(Kitty Hudson) was straight back to me -he was the first person to post on thefacebook wall saying it was going to befucking awesome! Dave (23 Enigma)was brilliant and they were straight onboard, as was Barry (Miss Nic).

“Junk Time Party said yes straightaway, then found that their drummerwas away, but they’ve found asubstitute (who is actually Ricky thedrummer’s son, Ricky Jr - Ed) so thatthey can still do it. That tells I think ofhow much people want to do it. Theresponse has been fantastic. And evenapart from the bands, everyone I workwith is volunteering to help out on theday.

“Basically to sum it up, everyonethat I’ve asked to be involved hasn’teven thought about it before getting onboard - everyone’s seen it as a positivething to do, the companies that havegot involved to sponsor it by giving uswhat we need to put the event on havebeen brilliant and I’m just hoping that it’sgoing to be a really really special daythat people will remember for a longtime and they take a positive messagefrom it. I hope more than anything elsethat the people taking part really enjoy itas well because no-one’s getting paid,everyone involved is giving up their timeand their effort to put on somethingspecial, everyone just wants to beinvolved in something positive to raisemoney for a really good cause, andevery single penny that’s made from it isgoing towards the charity.”

Croydon All Stars Charity Gig in aidof ‘Croydon’s Recovery’, Sunday 18thSeptember 2011 at Croydon SportsArena. £12 in - a bargain! For fulldetails see poster to your right, or theback cover, or dotted about Croydon!

"I thought it’d be nice if something that Iknow Croydon does really well - which is ahealthy live music scene - could cometogether and raise money. . ."

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There’s been a lot of talkrecently about ‘communityspirit’, like it’s a new thing.

Unfortunately, some of those samepeople who think it’s a new thingseem to be using it to gain themselvessome sort of credibility, which, in ourbook, means they just aint got it.

Luckily there are thousands ofpeople out there (and we humblyinclude ourselves in this category)who’ve not only got it but who’vehad it for a considerable amount oftime. Groups, individuals, clubs andassociations, businesses, pubs andtheir punters and many many morewho go about their work, quietly andwith no little amount of dignity,raising funds for good causes,volunteering, just generally helpingout and in the main having fun,meeting new friends and fosteringfurther spirit into the bargain. Onesuch group is the ‘Friends Of HalingGrove’, who’ve been doing exactlythat since 2009 and don’t intend tostop any time soon.

For those not acquainted, HalingGrove is a park in South Croydon. Infact, it’s the park nearest to where Igrew up, where I nearly killed myselfon the ‘Witches Hat’ in theplayground, where Butch the dog gotoff his leash and properly buggeredoff through people’s gardens forabout six hours, where we used toplay football before going to the pubon a Sunday and, on one memorableoccasion, a freezing Boxing Daymorning.

So far so parky, I hear you say, butthis one is a bit special. Originally partof the Haling Grove Estate, it wasowned by horse-breeder Mr SydneyShorter, who was regularly seenexercising his horses on the grove,.The whole place was bequeathed toCroydon by his widow on thecondition that it remain a park. Theactual estate house is long gone andthe grass has extended over its site,but bits of it remain in the shape of aha ha (I had to look this up - it’s atrench designed to keep grazinglivestock off the ornamental gardens),it’s kitchen garden, which is now a

rose walk and, the really special bit, awalled garden with fish-filledornamental pond.

This walled garden, unfortunately,isn’t open all of the time as one of itsconditions of opening is a need tohave someone supervising (becauseof the water, you see - someonemight fall in) and this is what theFriends of Haling Grove do, give uptheir time to be there when they can,to look after the park, maintaining itin association with Croydon Parks,making sure no scrotes ruin it foreveryone else, raise funds forplayground equipment (theplayground is fab) and other neededstuff, look after the shelter and theflowers, generally do good deeds and‘encourage more people to use thepark facilities and enjoy its beautifulsetting’. They’re made up of localresidents and other caring types, andrather than being the staid group youmay have expected, they’re all aboutthe fun down there in South Croydon.

When we were there, it was for thegrand opening of their latest initiative,a Community Orchard, lots of nascenttrees near the back of the walledgarden, which was heralded by athree piece jazz band playing all dayin the park shelter and an invitation toall to bring picnics and BBQs, drinksand nibbles. The sun shone (mainly),kids were running about, the people

mingled and ate and drank and weremerry, and the local characters wereout in force.

After some rousing speeches andthe ribbon-cutting ceremony theorchard was officially declared openon 28th August 2011, after whichthere was more eating and drinking,more excellent jazz and some dancingin front of the shelter as the sun wentdown.

This was the first event we’d beento in the park, but it won’t be our lastas they hold loads of events up there.In the recent past they’ve had dog-shows, big lunches, easter-egg hunts,mulled wine and mince pies for StNicholas’ Day, impromptu BBQs andhalloween parties. In fact, the nextevent is another halloween do on30th October and as usual, all arewelcome to come down, have somefun, meet some new people and getinto this new-fangled thing ofcommuntity spirit. We’ll see youthere!

Haling Grove Park, St Augustine’sAvenue, Croydon, CR2 6DQ.

To find out about forthcomingevents, to subscribe or donate to thecharity, or to join the Friends, pleasevisit the ‘Friends of Haling Grove’Facebook page.

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Have you ever found a bit of cashon the street or some niftydoodad on the floor that gets

forgotten in a drawer? Or done a bit offreganism down the market at closingtime (such a good idea at the time untilthe kitchen gets full of tiny flies)? All thisstuff dropped, discarded and otherwisemisplaced is all random is it not? Well, itappears some not at all. Last month wesigned up to, and had our first forayinto, the world of Geocaching.

Geocaching is a treasure hunt typegame on a global scale. People leavewaterproof containers anywhere thatthey find interesting or significant. Theywill put a paper log in there, which isfilled in by the finders, and sometimesitems to trade or swap. The 'Cacher' willthen record the item's co-ordinates on alisting website: (this is the one we usedwww.geocaching.com) and put up a

description of the cache where they’ll tellyou why they’ve put one there, so youmight just learn something about yourimmediate environs into the bargain,and, given that they’re in the maindropped by locals, you may even beguided to somewhere you’ve never beenbefore right on your doorstep. Once youhave found an item you will update theonline details with when you found itand make any comments e.g. the paperlog in the container is full, or justthanking the hider for an interestingcache.

This is one of those special activitiesthat eludes the notice of the workadayworld to such an extent that there havebeen various caches around all over theworld, including Antarctica (and in space- there’s one on the International SpaceStation apparently), for the last 10 yearswithout anyone I know having a clue.On the website there is a nifty map thatshows where the caches are near to yourpostcode. if you zoom out a bit you’llsee the whole of north western Europe iscovered with caches.

I've always loved these 'aside'activities: not being at school and

watching the roadworks, club basedCarolina hardcore ecstasy on Tuesdayearly afternoon or gigs on snow daywhere fans were unable to get to thedoor to extend their enthusiasm. There isan awful lot of utter crap both on andsupported by the internet but here wehave something, apparently trivial, whichtends to make me feel slightly gladder tobe a human in this age.

You know us at Deep Towers,drinking and having a laugh aroundtown is a bit of a priority. However, asbeer gets ever nearer to £4 a pint, 20fags to £8 and soon saying boo to agoose will be punishable by death(except of course if you own anewspaper or if you are a goose)geocache offers an alternativeentertainment. It's generally free (thegeocache iphone app does cost money,but you don’t technically need it, we just

found it helpful as we’re beginners) and,not wishing to sound nerdish, engagesyou with your environment (geocacherstend to pick up litter at sites and havegenerally accepted rules to minimise

their impact on nature, to respect privateproperty, and to avoid public alarm).Also, it offers benign communicationwith people from all over the world whoare happy to simply be somewhere andacknowledge that fact. I could wax onabout exploding stars but I shan't. Dogo and visit your local cache(s), have alook around you, perhaps hold your chinand go 'mmmmmmmmmmmmmm'.

This is precisely what we did, lookingaround, smack bang in the centre ofCroydon, attracting stares from the pubopposite’s clientele, for about 30 minutesuntil we found the little prize of our firstgeocache. Well worth the effort.

We found the easiest to use websiteis the ‘official’ one at:www.geocaching.com, which has a goodintroduction section and highlightscaches suitable for beginners. Oh, anddon’t let some of the smug terms usedby (very few) participants put you off -we didn’t, and we’re looking forwardnext weekend to a couple of days ofwalking in places we wouldn’t normallygo, taking in the surroundings (andhopefully the sunshine) and looking forthings we didn’t, until a couple of weeksago, even know existed...

Petal Dunwoody’s rough guide to the global GPS treasure hunt that is ‘Geocaching’

“I’ve always loved these ‘aside’ activities - thingsthat elude the notice of the workaday world andmake me feel slightly gladder to be a human. . .”

Every dot on this map is a cache placedby someone, for a reason, that you canboth go and find, and find out why.

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It’s a new arts & crafts market at The Oval Tavern.

See what we did there..?

One of the things, we’ve foundover the years, that Croydonseems to have a wealth of is

people who get off their backsides andDO STUFF. A case in point is wasproved on Sunday 4th September byone Tina Crawford when she launchedthe ‘Concrete Market’ a new arts andcrafts fair being held at The Oval Tavernin East Croydon. Actually, the samecould be said of Graham and the gangat The Oval for being forward-thinkingabout the use of their pub, so kudos allround!

The actual fair was the first of whatTina hopes will be many such events tobring like-minded craft businessestogether to promote quality, creativeproducts, and she had already enlistedmany interesting crafts-people toshowcase their wares (see below) onstalls, as well as some vintage makeoverartists to spruce up willing punters onthe day.

As well as organising the market,Tina has a long history of arts and craftswork herself, training at Central StMartins before going on to jewellerydesign & textile decoration withtelevision production sandwiched inbetween.

Her first role was working on achildren's art programme creating the'makes', but her career ended 10 yearslater due to chronic illness. Rather thanbeing confined to the sofa Tina took tothe sewing machine re-teaching herselfold skills and started to make Twinklehandbags which adorned the shouldersof presenters such as Donna Air, Lisa

Rogers and Jools Oliver. Just as Twinkle looked to be getting

off the ground, Tina’s conditionworsened and she had to give it up.Since then, Tina has started a newventure, named after her son Toby,called Tobyboo, whose freehandmachine embroidered products will beat the market. See what we mean aboutgetting off backsides and doing stuff?

So far so fabulous, but it does seem aslightly odd juxtaposition of idea andvenue, so why the concrete market andwhy The Oval? Tina explains;

“I wanted there to be regular eventsto showcase the vast variety of crafttalent in a really informal environment.

“We’ll take things one stitch at atime but I intend to run these eventsregularly. It’s great to have this amazingvariety of talent under one roof. Thisisn't just a fair for local people this is adarn good market for all to venture tofor quality craft.

“I've been thinking about starting upsomething like this in Croydon for ayear now and had seen other places butthey never felt right. Sometimes whatyou're looking for is right in front ofyou. I wanted another outlet to sell mybespoke creations from and knew therewould be like-minded people wantingto do the same.

“I’m getting more and more excitedand slightly worried about how much Iwill be spending on the day because ofall the fantastic makers on board.”

We popped along to the firstConcrete Market and, as someone elsewho was in there, who didn’t know it

was going on andhad just poppedin for a pint said ‘Ithought I’dwalked into thewrong pub’. TheOval wasunrecognisable,absolutelycrammed full ofknick-knacks,doodads and bitsand pieces. Entrywas free, the BBQwas in full swing,the bar was openand there was ahealthy number ofpunters poringover the crafts on

display. The rain was annoying, buthappily it was only a couple of showersand didn’t seem to have dampenedanyone’s spirits. All the stall holders, andindeed the punters, were enthusiasticabout this new venture, very friendlyand, I think, having a relativelysuccessful day given it was the first one.

We bumped into Tina the next dayat, bizarrely, Legoland, and she hopes tohold another concrete market soon, butshe’s not sure when yet (the latestpossible date we’ve had is 26thNovember). We’ll keep you informed,or you can keep up to date atwww.concretemarket.blogspot.com Inthe meantime, if you’ve seen somethingyou fancy in our photos, or if you’re aprospective stallholder and want tocheck out what sort of thing everyoneelse is doing, you can find most of thestallholders online at the addressesbelow.

the-aviary.co.uk

www.etsy.com/shop/BuntingandBeads

www.notonthehighstreet.com/claudetteworters

www.etsy.com/shop/CupOfSea

Facebook - Charming-Grace-Jewellery

dearsweetagatha.blogspot.com

www.folksy.com/shops/DiDoesVintage

emilythepemilys.blogspot.com

fabricnationadventures.blogspot.com

www.handmadeandvintage.co.uk/

jennycairns.com

www.folksy.com/shops/LemonadeAndLamingtons

www.munazuberi.co.uk/

tobybooillustrated.weebly.com/

handinhandgallery.co.uk

Keep up to date with future concretemarket events at

www.concretemarket.blogspot.com

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Another month, another fantasticStand! event and, this month, another

new Deep writer who, because he’s yet to furnish me with his preferred nom de plume (one daysomeone will write for us under their own name), we’ll simply call ‘The Shadow’. Ooh, mysterious!

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Standing room only @ STAND, herein The Arnhem Gallery, well apartfrom the 25 chairs/stools dotted

around, (I know ‘cos I counted them) butthese were already taken by the time Iarrived, mainly by middle aged womenaccompanied by compliant husbandswho were dispatched to the bar every sooften to purchase the required G and T,not much Sambuca being sold tonight.Brixton Academy it ain’t but why was Ihere? Let me explain!

I couldn’t believe it, I’d finally got thecall, 13:52 GMT (ok, text, as this is 2011),my writing career was about to take off.What was the assignment, a superstarperforming at the 02, the Fringe Festival

in Edinburgh, the preview of the BigBrother contestants going into the house?Nothing quite so glamorous, but therewere 2 tickets with the words “PRESSTICKETS” on them waiting for me at thefront desk. Our bonsai editor finallyrealised that being in all places at oncewasn’t gonna happen tonight, not unlessshe got some time and space wormholejiggery pokery manipulation shit goingon.

“James Hunter” was midway througha song, so I propped up the bar, myselfand my plus one, and surveyed the 150or so crowd, nodding appreciatively to hismelodic guitar playing. “Nothing toooffensive’ i thought, sounds like a mix ofPaul Weller and Van Morrison. The nexttrack was “Home Grown Man” whichwas one i really got into, especially thesounds coming out of the keyboard, lotsof sliding up and down the keys. “OneMore Chance” was another that rolledinto my eardrums rather pleasantly. “Wellthanks for coming early” said the frontman, “this is the last one from us”.“HANG ON!”, I thought, “something’snot right here” The band played out with“Don’t Bring Me Down” a much liveliernumber but pretty much in the same veinas the previous tunes. Frantic to-ing andfro-ing ensued, the sound engineer didn’tknow, the bar staff didn’t know, the guyin the shiny gold paisley shirt, cowboyboots and stetson probably knew but ididn’t ask him. Eventually i found out, I’d

actually been listening to the support,SAM HARE and his band for the last 45minutes.

The real JAMES HUNTER stood centrestage, totally in charge of his Gibsonguitar looking resplendent in a tonic bluesuit, and, from were I was standing,bearing a slight resemblence to both BillyJoel and Michael Keaton. Either side werethe 5 other members of the band, 2 onsax, a cravat wearing upright bassist,keyboard player and drummer. (Thekeyboard player is apparantly the manbehind the music for Rastamouse and setfor big things, does it get any bigger thanRastamouse?). Straight away JamesHunter launched into some lively banter

with his loyal followers and then intosome even livelier big band sound music.This Grammy nominated artist, aftergiving us a little taster of R&B, movedinto a slower, reggae/ska style beforetearing it up again with a number called“Riot” which reminded me of Yeh Yeh byMatt Bianco, the 2nd riot I’d experiencedin a week, minus the looters,arsonists and Boris the Mayor. AJames Brown sounding number,remeniscent of “Please” coupledwith the playing of the keyboardmaestro had the sax playersengaged in some choreographedhand waving and the audiencejiving around.

The crowd had swelled toaround 250 by now and MrHunter was in full swing. “Whatd’you wanna hear?” he askedthe gatherers. As one the handsflew up and the unanimouschoice was “Carina”, “Bollocks”he sighed, jokingly of course.Once more a subtle reggae vibefilled the hall. It was 10.15 nowand the entire front of the stagewas boppin’ jiving and shufflingto the sound of “ConcreteLove”, an intense, big band, footshuffling tune which spread themovement of the peoplethroughout the room, old schoollovers were jiving at the bar andbloody good at it they were too.

“What’s Going On” was his ‘pretend’ lasttune before the entire band left the stagefor what was about 15 seconds. Backthey came, the Big band Sound beltedout from the speakers and Mr Hunterfinished in fine voice with the addedbonus of some James Brown-esqemoving-and-a-shaking.

As the auditorium emptied, little dideveryone know, Graham, (the oldguv’nor from the Oval) was dj-ingafterwards to wind down with an eclecticmix of vinyl music. “STAND”, check itout.

Monthly @ The Arnhem Gallery, nextevents -

2nd September - Phantom Limb, SizeNine, Nuke Bnana - this is now a

fundraising gig in aid of Croydon’sRecovery. Also, it’s Size Nine’s LAST

EVER GIG (BOO!) and Jonny Bolax’sbirthday, so it’s going to be, er, large!.

22nd September - Dustaphonics +Modeste + the Jet Tricks

(October events tbc)17th November - The Selecter®starring Pauline Black and Gaps

Hendrickson.Tickets and more info on all these

from www.standatfairfield.co.uk

“James Hunter was tearing it up with a song called‘Riot’, the second riot I’d experienced in a week,minus the looters, arsonists and Boris the Mayor.”

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In what seems to be something of a running theme this month, here are yet more people who’ve got off their backsides and done stuff...

There is possibly only onething sadder than an shut-down pub and that’s a well

loved pub that suddenly becomes achrome plated wine bar (The CoolRooms, anyone? Or that brief dark(I say dark, it was so bright shadeswere required) period The Ship wentthrough? *Shudders*). Actually, inlight of recent events, seeing a pubthat’s been set on fire is sad too, but,in a small mercies kind of way, atleast The Eagle was actually emptyat the time.

But I digress - It’s nice, therefore,when - in a bit of happy serendipity- an old empty pub is re-opened bypeople who frequented its previousincarnation. We’ve all thoughtabout it, talked about it, usuallywhen we’ve had a few - we shouldre-open that pub / buy a pub / club/ venue / insert drunken idea here -the difference between most of therest of us and Claire and Simon, newowners of The Odd Shoe (more onthat later) is that they’ve actuallygone and done it. And yes, itapparently was a direct result of adrunken conversation.

The Odd Shoe, in case youhaven’t come across it yet, stands

on the site of the old Rat and Parrott(or, for those of you of a certain age,the old The Croydon (MKII)) on thecorner of Park Street and StGeorge’s Walk, architectually notthe prettiest of areas, but the pub isnice - they’ve kept the fantastic pull-back doors which gives it an airy feelin any hot weather we may or notexperience again before autumnsets in. Inside too it’s airy open plan,with plenty of seats and a new pooltable. They haven’t got a kitchen atthe moment - from what we cangather the last incumbents (anyoneremember Windy City?) took it withthem when they went, removinghalf the back wall in the process, sothere’s no food available, but, in abit of forward thinking similar tothat of the Half and Half, people areencouraged to bring their lunnch in,and have a sit down and a pint.Claire explains that the idea camefrom when she used to be an officeworker, not wanting to sit at herdesk eating her sandwiches, and notbeing able to find anywhere nice tosit outside the office. Makes sensethen.

Elsewhere, they’ve got a goodline in drinks deals, with the wine

being particularly reasonable, andan ever-growing roster of eventsand dos.

They’ve been open for a coupleof months now, and are slowlyincreasing in both regular clienteleand experience. Of course therehave been teething troubles, acouple of blocked toilets on openingnight, the staff having to guard thebar all night in case of rioters, youknow, the usual, but the great thingis that they’re new, they’re totallyindependent, they’re keen andenthusiastic, they’re open to ideasand they were, until very recently,pub punters.

And why ‘The Odd Shoe’?Apparently it comes from shortlyafter the conversation about buyingthe pub when Claire had anunfortunate hungover coutureincident and turned up to workwearing alarmingly mismatchedshoes. Now, do these or do thesenot sound like people after our ownheart? Exactly, reward them withyour custom!

The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street,Croydon.

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Acouple of weeks ago, Edith andI were delighted to be invitedto Portofino to celebrate the

birthday of one of our oldest friends."How generous!" we thought, andcommenced packing for a trip to apicturesque coastal town in Italy famedfor its watersports and pastel-colouredhouses. Edith had thoroughly waxedher trusty wakeboard although weremembered she had left the shallowfin in Lyme Regis so we had to quicklyebay for another. My new Thrusterboard arrived from Surfed Out alongwith an extensive selection ofboardshorts and rash vests. By the time

we'd assembled everything, cancelledthe fruit and veg man, fathomed outthe automatic timer for the lava lamp(it's best to look as if you're at home, Ialways say), we looked (and felt) as ifwe'd packed for a six month hiking tripto the Antipodes.

We took a taxi to "just off the M23”as instructed where we were met bythe Birthday Boy who looked ratherperplexed at the huge amount ofluggage assembled around us. Havingloaded it precariously onto his roof rackwe climbed into his car and off wewent. Halfway down the A264 werealised were going in the oppositedirection to Gatwick and a few minuteslater we pulled up in front of"Portofino", a nondescript lookingItalian eating establishment in EastGrinstead.

Well can you imagine ourdisappointment? Still, we thought,there are bound to be some exquisiteItalian waiters to soften the blow. Wewere met at the door by Luigi (notexquisite at all - in fact he walked like aThunderbirds puppet) who lookedaskance at our pile of luggage, andseated us in the far corner. The closestto pastel coloured anything was a buffcoloured menu although there was a

poorly executed painting of the realPortofino on the wall by the till.

Edith and I studied the buff menu.Starters were all over £7 and we onlyhad a pocket full of Lira (Edithsteadfastly refuses to deal in any waywith the fiasco that is the Euro). Wesettled for a bottle of house rosé andgot stuck in. By the time our maincourses arrived we were at the tiddlystage and I felt moved to tackle Luigi(marginally less repulsive after half abottle of rosé) about the pitiful quantityof "rosti" (very small potato squares)on my plate. He scowled a lot butproduced a tablespoon more. At some

stage I must have ordered anotherbottle of wine but there wasn't a lot tosoak it up with so, as you can imagine,mischief-making rose to the top of themenu. We set about attempting to re-enact the potato basketball match of1991 by lobbing most of Edith's newpotatoes into the uplighters. Edith hadbrought along a small radio with an earplug so she thoughtfully provided ablow by blow account of the Arsenal-Udinese game, using a raffia mat as thepitch and peas and diced carrots as thetwo teams (we were peas – Italyobviously). Quite why our teamcontained Fern Britton's husband and awoman named Maria is a mystery tome but then I never really understoodsport. No wonder we lost.

At last the dessert menus arrived andI was very surprised (and delighted) tosee that I could order a Semifreddo."I'll have half a frog", I guffawed to abemused Luigi, while Edith shriekedwith laughter at the Affrogato.(Actually it was Affogato, but after twobottles of wine it's hard to see straight).Menus successfully amended with eyepencil (much to Luigi's obviousdispleasure) we wondered if we shouldcarry out an impromptu kitcheninspection. No, apparently that just

wasn't going to happen. Luigi managedto assemble an assortment of kitchenytype people who linked armspurposefully in front of the door andsomebody in our party decided that itwould be advisable if we paid and left.Edith left a large pile of Lira as a tip(afterwards I worked out that she hadactually left the equivalent of 8p) andpromptly lay down on my surfboard asher legs had given way. Between us wetowed her out and poked her into apassing taxi, along with the rest of ourparaphernalia.

Edith felt a bit more lively by 1amand on the way home we thoughtfullyknocked up the fruit and veg man (andmost of his family) to tell him that wewanted to reinstate our Wednesdaydelivery. Wasn't he pleased! Buonanotte i miei amici. Surfing felice.

Auntie May returns next month. . .

Congratulations to KimberleyRichardson who found 32 names of

football teams in Auntie May’scompetition. Auntie says: “I think I'llpresent her with a year's subscription

to Deep Magazine and a packet ofcock soup. Now, back to my cornflake

cakes. . .”

Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton AuntieMay quite sensibly gets the hell out of Dodge. . .

“We set about attempting to re-enact thepotato basketball match of 1991 by lobbingEdith’s new potatos into the uplighters. . .”

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Book Now For:• Music: The Selecter®starring Pauline Blackand Gaps Hendrickson17th November 2011Two tone legends appear at STAND! Witha new album launch in September 2011and Pauline's book published this year too,these are exciting times for the mostSKANK-heavy of ska bands. More newsand support details to follow.Doors 7pm / Support act on stage 8pm /Tickets £12 no booking fee. Buy onlinefrom Stand! or Fairfield.STAND! at Fairfield -www.standatfairfield.co.uk.Arnhem Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane,Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book onlineat www.fairfield.co.uk

Every Day:• Market: Surrey Street(Not Sunday) London’s oldest continuouslyrunning market since 1276, with fruit andveg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hotfood, all sorts. Use it or lose it, people. Open Mon-Sat from ridiculously early... Surrey Street, Croydonwww.surreystreetmarket.com• Museum: Museum Of CroydonMonday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm(Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays)Permanent Galleries:Croydon History - Follow the story ofCroydon from 1800 to now.The Riesco Collection of Chinese Ceramicsis on permanent display in the RiescoGallery at Croydon Clocktower.The Croydon Art Collection contains over2000 paintings, prints and drawings.Depictions of local scenes and landmarksare stored alongside works by HenryMoore, Bridget Riley and Bengali poetRabindranath Tagore. Museum Of Croydon, Clocktower,Katharine Street• Wildlife: Beaver Waterworld We at deep are HUGE fans of BeaverWaterworld, and not just because of theamusing name. They’ve got birds, beavers,lizards, snakes, crocodiles, tons of otheranimals. A registered charity, BWW is alsoa rehoming centre. “Our aim at BeaverWater World Reptile Zoo is to be a refuge- a Noah's Ark for rare and rescuedreptiles”. Open EVERY Day except XmasDay - 10am to 5pm. Adults - £4.00, Children - £3.00Beaver Water World, Waylands Farm,Approach Road, Tatsfield, Nr. WesterhamKent. TN16 2JT, Tel: 01959 577747www.beaverwaterworld.com

• Farm: Fanny’s FarmTo complement Beaver Waterworld...Farmshop, Tearooms and tea gardens,Childrens play area, Florists, Chickens, pigsand sheep, The famous treehouse,Landscape garden/garden centre, chickens,2 new vietnamese pot bellied pigs - Burtand Ernie - and sheep. Fanny's Farm Shop, is the perfect place toenjoy a cream tea, fresh coffee or aploughman's lunch featuring local cheeses.Fanny's features a wide range of localproduce to buy, including jam andmarmalade, honey, floral arrangements,pickle, mustards, fresh vegetables, baconand eggs, cakes and handmade gifts.Opening Hours - 9.00am to 6.00pm everyday including bank holidays, although wedo stop serving teas at 5.00pm.Fannys Farm Shop, MarkEdge Lane,Merstham, Surrey RH1 3AWemail: fanny@fannysfarmshop.co.ukTel: 01737 554444 http://fannysfarmshop.co.uk

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1st Monday of themonth:• Music: Folk/Blues Singers &Musicians NightNo need to book just come along to singand play! £3Croydon Folk and Blues Club,Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon,CR0 1BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795

1st Tuesday:• Live Music: Rob and FriendsJamming. From 8.30pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street,Croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749For more events, find us on facebook!

1st Wednesday:• Quiz: Wendy’s Wednesday Quiz -NEW! Fun and fab pub quiz. 8pm. £1 per person.Loads of prizes including bonus prizes forthe excellent ‘music bingo’ round.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

1st Thursday:• Live Music: The New Delta BigBandFrom Ellington to Herman, big band jazz atits best! 8.15-11pm. FREE!The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road,Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.

• Gay: Quiz Monthly quiz night.The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road,Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104www.birdinhand.uk.com• Music: Rob’s Musical Zoo - NEW! Unplugged music. 8.30pm.The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon• Quiz: The Stag and Hounds -NEW! Hosted by wonderful Wendy - £1pp. 9pm.The Stag and Hounds, 26 Selsdon RoadSouth Croydon CR2 6PB020 8686 0007

1st Friday:• Club: Groove OnFunk club.Upstairs at The Treehouse, 78 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1DP, 020 8688 9837www.treehousepeople.com• Poetry: Poets Anonymous Friday Poetry at the Fairfield Hotel Bar, 1Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey CR92BN. Floor spots. From 8pm. £2 waged,£1 unwaged. Contact Peter for furtherdetails; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 86459956.

1st Saturday:• Music: DJ Rob DeltaPlaying Funk, blues, soul and psychedelia.The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, EastCroydon, CR0 6BRwww.ovaltavern.co.uk• Club: Retro-Rewind Get your platforms on and dust off thoseflares as John Lazenby of DISCO79.comand The Arc, transport you back in timeplaying hours of the best 60s, 70s and 80smusic guaranteed to pull you to the dancefloor. Concentrating mainly on the 70’sand 80’s disco era with a bit of 60’s soul,R&B, pop and rock, 70’s glam rock, 80’snew romantic and happy songs fromWham and the like to have you jumping tothe beat!£5 in advance or £8 on the door. Strictly over 21s. Doors open at 8pm and bar closes atMidnight. Booking line: 01883 330380. More infoemail info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk or visit www.the-arc-caterham.co.ukThe Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham,Surrey, CR3 5XY

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1st Sunday:• Green: Heathfield Ecology CentreNormally open from around 10 o'clockuntil about 5 o'clock (or dusk, whichever issooner) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of eachmonth except for 1st January or whenthere is another event. Established in 1997and operates out of the Old Orchard inthe grounds of Heathfield House. Thecentre raises awareness of Croydon's greenheritage and helps to preseve theborough's biodiversity. For full details ofactivities and membership visitwww.heathfield-ecology.org.ukThe Old Orchard, Heathfield, CoombeLane, Croydon CR0 5RH• Music: ‘The Ukelele & OtherMachines’ Ukelele JamA relaxed, informal ukulele play-alongsession where you are the band! Everyonejoins in, playing songs from our ownsongbook, from 60s classics to Bon Jovi,Radiohead, The Smiths and everything inbetween. Bring your own ukulele if youhave one but we do have a couple ofspares if you want to try it out. Absolutelyall abilities welcome, from completenovices to good players. Everyone can playsomething, we guarantee it!See “the ukulele & Other Machines”websitehttp://ukulele.website.orange.co.uk formore details and link to all our songs. Green Dragon, 58-60 High St, CroydonCR0 1NA. 1st and 3rd Sunday of month, 7:30pm to 10-00pm, upstairs bar

2nd Monday:• Group: Croydon WritersWriting group. 7.45pm. New Memberswelcome.. Annual membership - £16.00Meetings - £2 per meeting for members,£4 per meeting for non members. Moreinfo from www.croydonwriters.org.ukThe Library, Croydon Cloctower, KatharineStreet, Croydon

2nd Tuesday:• Comedy: Comedy Nightwith host Gareth and guest comedians.From 8.30pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street,Croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749For more events, find us on facebook!• Group: Croydon Round Table ofInventorswas established to provide a network andforum for local Croydon inventors to shareideas and experiences. It is a non-profitclub, run by inventors and for inventors.Meetings take place on the secondTuesday of every month in the Town Hall,

Katharine Street, Croydon from 6:30pm to9:30pm. Please check this event is onbefore heading out.

2nd Thursday:• Live Music: The BrianHetherington Jazz BandListen or jive to the authentic rythyms ofNew Orleans! 8.15-11pm. FREE!The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road,Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.

2nd Saturday:• Poetry: Poets Anonymous Saturday Poetry in the Primary Room,United Reformed Church, AddiscombeGrove, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5LP. 2.30-4.00pm. £2.00. Bring your poetry to readand share. Contact Peter for furtherdetails; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 86459956

3rd Monday:• Music: Folk/Blues Singers &Musicians NightNo need to book just come along to singand play! £3. Croydon Folk and Blues Club, RuskinHouse, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR01BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795

3rd Tuesday:• History: East Surrey FamilyHistory SocietyMeetings on 3rd Tuesday of the month inthe small hall of East Croydon UnitedReformed Church. Doors Open at 7.30 pmand the meeting starts at 8.00pm. Seedaily what’s on for details of this month’stalk / event. East Croydon UnitedReformed Church, Addiscombe Grove,Croydon CR0 5LP

3rd Thursday:• Music: The New Delta Big BandFrom Ellington to Herman, big band jazz atits best! 8.15-11pm. FREE!The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road,Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.• Gay: QuizThe Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road,Croydon, CR0 2EL, 020 8683, 3104www.birdinhand.co.uk.

3rd Sunday:• Group: Heathfield Ecology CentreNormally open from around 10 o'clockuntil about 5 o'clock (or dusk, whichever issooner) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each

month except for 1st January or whenthere is another event. Established in 1997and operates out of the Old Orchard inthe grounds of Heathfield House. Thecentre raises awareness of Croydon's greenheritage and helps to preseve theborough's biodiversity. For full details ofactivities and membership visitwww.heathfield-ecology.org.ukThe Old Orchard, Heathfield, CoombeLane, Croydon CR0 5RH• Music: ‘The Ukelele & OtherMachines’ Ukelele JamA relaxed, informal ukulele play-alongsession where you are the band! Everyonejoins in, playing songs from our ownsongbook, from 60s classics to Bon Jovi,Radiohead, The Smiths and everything inbetween. Bring your own ukulele if youhave one but we do have a couple ofspares if you want to try it out. Absolutelyall abilities welcome, from completenovices to good players. Everyone can playsomething, we guarantee it!See “the ukulele & Other Machines”websitehttp://ukulele.website.orange.co.uk formore details and link to all our songs. Green Dragon58-60 High St, Croydon CR0 1NA1st and 3rd Sunday of month, 7:30pm to 10-00pm, upstairs bar.

4th Tuesday:• Live Music: Open MicSimon Hughes's blues and acoustic OpenMike nights. We let you entertain us! From8.30pm. FREE!The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, EastCroydon, CR0 6BRwww.ovaltavern.co.uk

4th Thursday:• Live Music: The BrianHetherington Jazz BandListen or jive to the authentic rythyms ofNew Orleans! 8.15-11pm. FREE!The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road,Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.

4th Saturday:• Music: DJ BennyManyHatsPlaying the way only Benny can.The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, EastCroydon, CR0 6BRwww.ovaltavern.co.uk

Last Monday:• Science: Cafe ScientifiqueFree talks and discussions with a scientist

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on a subject of topical interest on the lastMonday of each month from 18:30 to20:00 in the Braithwaite Hall (CroydonClocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon) -no ticket necessary.

Last Tuesday:• Music: Live JazzJazz on the Last Tuesday of Every Monthat 8.30 PM. See www.jazznet.co.uk forwho’s on.The Golden Lion, 116 Sydenham RoadLondon SE26 5JX, Tel: 020 8778 6859Car Parking at rear of Pubwww.jazznet.co.uk

Last Friday:• Club: Histree HouseLast Friday of the month. Old-skool house.Open til 3am. Free entry for Treehousediners, otherwise £5.Upstairs at The Treehouse, 78 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1DP, 020 8688 9837www.treehousepeople.com

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Every Monday:• Quiz: Green DragonWendy’s marvellous pub quiz.8pm every Monday. Jackpot round!£1.50 in, winning team gets the cash.Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon• Music: Community Choir 6:30pm, upstairsThe Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpub• Games: Poker NightPoker at the Jolly Farmers.The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, PurleySurrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Club: Half Price Mondays 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne)from 7pm til midnight. Free entry before10pm.Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.comwww.myspace.com/blacksheepbar• Group: Croydon Natural Historyand Scientific Society meets on most Monday evenings from19:45 at the Small Hall of the UnitedReform Church in Addiscombe Grove, EastCroydon. For more information about thesociety go towww.greig51.freeserve.co.uk/cnhss/index.htm#about• Quiz: Rough Trade Shop Pop Quiz 8pm-10pm £1 per team member, up to 6

in a team. Picture rounds, name that tunerounds, anagrams, bad puns (good puns?)and brain teasing musical questions fromPaul Guided Missile. Prizes include wine,Rough Trade Shop Record Tokens andCheezy Wotsits for best team name!The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville RoadLondon, N1 9JB. Tel: 020 7837 5371www.thelexington.co.uk• Games: Magic the Gathering -NEW! with M&M Games.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

Every Tuesday:• Music: Jazz Jam SessionEvery Tuesday Night at The Lord NapierJazz Pub. All welcome.The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286• Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 9-10pmAlso croydon roller derby are taking onnew skaters so anyone who's Interestedplease contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.comor deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Quiz: The Pembroke8pm. 50p per person per round. Plus 2 for1 on pizzas.The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead ValleyRoad, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA020 8763 0800• Quiz: The Builders ArmsFun general knowledge quiz.The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road,Croydon, CR0 6TP, 020 8654 1803• Club: Cheap Sheep Tuesdays -DJ Magoo plays the most ripe Electro,DnB, Dubstep, Indie and Ska while youenjoy £1.50 PINTS, £1.25 SPIRIT MIXERS,£1 SHOTS + £2.50 VODKA RED BULLALL NIGHT. Doors 7pm til late, FREEENTRY before 9pm.Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com• Music: Freedom of Expressionpresents the best in acoustic music,comedy, poetry and magic - see dailywhat’s on for who’s playing when. From 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpub• Karaoke: The Odd Shoe - NEW! Give it some welly. Every Tuesday.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon• Fitness: Yoga ClassesEvery Tuesday from 7.30pm-9pm. £5 aclass for 6 sessions. Beginners welcome. 140 Brighton Road, Purley.0208 763 2629• Dance: Strictly Fun DancingBallroom Dancing every Tuesday.Beginners - 7pm. £6

Improvers - 7.45pm. £6Social Dance - 8.30pm. £7Buy two sessions for £11, 3 for £16.Arnham Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG.Box Office: 020 8688 9291www.fairfield.co.uk• Community: Women-OnlySwimming SessionsSouth Norwood pool: Tuesdays 8-10pm.The cost for a non-member adult swim is£3.30 per hour. For further information onmembership, activities, prices andtimetables go to www.fusion-lifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council

Every Wednesday:• Museum: East Surrey MuseumOpen 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdaysand SaturdaysPermanent Galleries: Local History -The development of our area from earliesttimes. It contains sections on Geology andfossils, Stone Ages, Bronze and Iron Ages,the Romans in East Surrey, an Anglo-Saxoncorner, medieval times and modern history.Also stages various transient exhibitions.Admission is free but donations arewelcomed.East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford RoadCaterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275www.eastsurreymuseum.org• Quiz: Mike K’s GeneralKnowledge QuizFrom 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledgequiz, non-members welcome!Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road,Caterham CR36QB• Quiz: Foxley HatchEvery Wednesday from 8pm. £1 entry perperson - winner takes all. Maximum 4 on ateam. The Foxley Hatch, Purley• Event: Talent NightTalent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday.£200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 GodstoneRoad, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EEwww.whyteleafetavern.com• Dance: DancerciseKeep fit and meet new people at this funand friendly beginners dance class. Comeand join the fun every Wednesday.7.30pm. £3.50.Central Court, Croydon Clocktower,Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk• Dance: Swing Patrol swing dance classes, 7pm, £5.The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpub• Club: Dub Kultureheavy vinyl dubstep collective, featuring

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controller PISTONSBENEATH and guestDJS. Doors 8pm til late, FREE ENTRYbefore 10pm, £2 after. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8-11pm. £1.50pints, £1.25 spirit mixers, £1 shots, £2.50vodka Red Bull.Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.comwww.myspace.com/blacksheepbar• Event: Film & Food plus...Films & Food every week, Poker, RockQuiz night and Live comedy on monthlyrotationSee www.myspace.com/screamstudios ordaily listings for what's on and when8pm, Free EntryScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN• Music: FREE Classical Concerts Free lunchtime classical musicperformances at the Clocktower Croydon.All performances start at 1.30pm. Bringyour own picnic, wear a tux if you like, orjust come as you are and enjoy your lunchin the incredible unique setting of theBraithwaite Hall at The Clocktower, agrade 2 listed building, island of heritage inCroydon’s town centre. George Mayne willpresent a specially curated free programmeof some his favourite classical pieces everyWednesday lunchtime throughout August.The Clocktower Cafe is launching a specialoffer to celebrate these lunchtime recitalswith 20% off all hot meals and a specialHigh Tea consisting of mini sandwiches,tea, scome and clotted cream for £3.95after the concert.Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower,Katharine Street, Croydon.www.croydonclocktower.org.uk• Sport: Brighton DogsEvery Wednesday afternoon - GreyhoundRacing. Doors 1pm. More info fromwww.brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk• Music: Liquid Drum ‘n’ BassEvery Wednesday evening. Taberners Lounge Bar,St George’s Walk, Croydon.www.tabernersloungebar.com• Social: Croydon D&S Social ClubARE YOU DIVORCED - SEPARATED - orWIDOWED ? ARE YOU LONELYStuck indoors with nowhere to go?THEN THIS IS THE CLUB FOR YOU!!!Why not come along and give it a tryPlenty of Car parking spacesDISCO, DANCING and VARIOUS EVENTSduring the year - Car rally, DartsTournament, Saturday Dances, Days out,Weekends away, Outings to Warners,Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, etc. etcWhatever your age, we all get lonelyWhy not meet new people, make new

friends and enjoy yourselves.Bring your own alcoholNo admittance after 10.00pmSmart Jeans - NO TRAINERSMembership £10 per yearWednesday Admission £3.00Every Wednesday evening. 8-11pm. St Mary's Church hall, Wellesley RoadCroydon opposite Station RoadNear West Croydon Bus/Tram/TrainStation. www.croydon-ds.co.uk• Gay: Darts & Free PoolFrom 7pm. All welcome.The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road,Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104www.birdinhand.uk.com

Every Thursday:• Museum: East Surrey MuseumOpen 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdaysand Saturdays. See every Wednesday.East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford RoadCaterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275www.eastsurreymuseum.org• Tattoos: Walk-In DayNo need to book in advance on aThursday only at Sims, get there early!11am-6pm. Sims Tattoos, 69 Windmill Road, Croydon,CR0 2XR, 020 8684 6967• Quiz: Two BrewersFrom 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road,Croydon, 020 8684 3544• Quiz: Purley ArmsEvery Thursday. Purley Arms, 345 Brighton Road, SouthCroydon, 020 8686 3792• Quiz: JF Big Quiz£1 per player, win prizes, league points,and maybe cash in our Open The Boxgame! New teams always welcome.The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, PurleySurrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Quiz: Crown and SceptreFrom 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road,South Croydon, 020 8688 8037• Music: Unplugged - NEW! Live local acoustic acts, every Thursday.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon• Club: ALT.X Rock / Metal / Alternative with DJ Tony Xplus guests. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till10pm, plus £1 shots of Jager all night! FREE ENTRY before 10pm, doors 7pm..Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.comwww.myspace.com/blacksheepbar• Music: Live JazzCheck monthly regular events for who’splaying when. 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE!

The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road,Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286• Dance: Clog DancingFree taster sessions for newcomers to tryout some lively N.W. English clog teamdances - wear trainers or similar footwear.Musicians with portable acousticinstruments always welcome too. PLEASECALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as someThursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm.FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056(eves.) for detailsUnited Reformed Church Hall, cornerEnmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood• Dance: Morris DancingNorth Wood Morris Men are teachingMen's Morris to complete beginners onThursday evenings at the Scout Hut inPurley Park Road at 8.15 pm andnewcomers are welcome(first call 020 8668 1830) seewww.northwoodmorris.org.uk• Dance: The South East LondonLindy Hop Club Come and learn to dance Lindy Hop(Jitterbug) like they did in the 1940's. Nopartner required and Caron and Stevespecialise in helping those with two leftfeet get together with those with tworight. Doors open 7.30pmBeginners Class 7.45pmIntermediate Class 8.30pmFreestyle (practice) 9.15pmThe Royston Club, 85 Royston RoadPenge, London, SE20 7QWwww.52ndstreetjump.co.uk• Gay: Quiz New every Thursday, quiz night at TheBird. The Bird In Hand, 291 SydenhamRoad, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104www.birdinhand.uk.com• Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Thursday night - Greyhound Racing.Doors 6.30pm. More info fromwww.brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk• Club: Liquid Thursdays Any drink, all day £2! (large £1 extra)Music policy: Live DJ mixing Liquid Drum& Base from DJ Phyco. Come and try someof our complimentary tasty Nachos (whilestcoks last). Taberners Lounge Bar,St George’s Walk, Croydon.www.tabernersloungebar.com• Burlesque / Cabaret: Tassel Club Our Thursday Show - £28 summer supper& show. £15 show only - fully seated,candle lit cabaret. Doors from 7.30pm.Contact info@thetasselclub.com or call07981 909 177 for direct bookings for anyThursday night show.The Bath House, 8 BishopsgateChurchyard, City of London, EC2M 3TJ

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• Music: Lunchtime JazzJazz Every Thursday Lunchtime.Starts 12.15 - 2.00 pm Admission FREE!The Clocktower Cafe, Katherine Street,Croydon, Surrey CR9 1ET

Every Friday:• Music: DJsEvery Friday NightThe Folly, 13-15 Selsdon Road, Croydon,020 8688 3920 • Music: Live MusicAlternating live bands and karaoke everyFriday NightThe Bedford Tavern, 16 Sydenham Road,Croydon, CR0 2EF, 020 8688 2584 • Karaoke: Wheelwright’s ArmsFrom 8.30pm every Friday night.Wheelwright’s Arms,126 Southbridge Road,Croydon, CR0 1AF• Music: Oval DJsThe regular Oval faves, plus guests,keeping Fridays funky.The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR020 8686 6023, www.ovaltavern.co.uk• Music: Live MusicEvery Friday night from 8pm. Plus 2 for 1on Corona and Jacques.The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead ValleyRoad, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA020 8763 0800• Event: Wii NightEvery Friday evening.The View, 188 selsdon Road, SouthCroydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315.• Club: WTF? our decades of Indie, Alternative, Electroand Punk hits from DJ Zoe Urchin. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm.Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.comwww.myspace.com/blacksheepbar• Photography: Camera ClubCamera Club meeting in West Croydonevery Friday night welcomes visitors andnew members. Full programme of eventsincluding print/slide talks, portraitevenings, competitions, etc.Ample parking.Contact Colin on 020 8665 1678. Visitwww.thorntonheathcameraclub.co.uk• Karaoke: Karaoke Madness (In the bar from 9pm) + Fresh Fridays @The Edge Nightclub with guest club DJsplaying club anthems till 3am*FREE PUB 2 CLUB ADM B4 10pm*The Norbury & Edge 1300 London RoadNorbury Croydon SW16 4DG• Club: Fresh Fridays@ The Edge Nightclub with guest club DJs

playing club anthems till 3am*FREE PUB 2 CLUB ADM B4 10pm*The Norbury & Edge 1300 London RoadNorbury Croydon SW16 4DG• Sport: Wimbledon Dogs Every Friday night - Greyhound Racing.First race 7.30pmThe turnstiles open at 6:30pm and therestaurant doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission PricesIf you just want to turn up on the nightthe prices are:* Adults: £5.00 (including racecard)* Children 12 - 17: £3.00 (no race card)* Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note, pushchairs and buggies arenot permitted in the Stadium.Loads of admission offers and more info atwww.lovethedogs.co.ukGRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane,London, SW17 0BLStadium Telephone: 0870 880 1000• Club: Blow Techno, Electronic, Drum ‘n’ Bass,Dubstep, House, Mash Up across 3 rooms.Every Friday 10pm til super-late. £8 adv,£10 on the door.Egg, 200 York Way, King’s Cross, LondonN1• Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Friday lunchtime - GreyhoundRacing. Doors 10.30am. More info fromwww.brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk• Music: DJs - NEW! A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes andrequests. Every Friday and Saturday.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

Every Saturday:• Museum: East Surrey MuseumOpen 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdaysand SaturdaysSee every Wednesday.East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford RoadCaterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275www.eastsurreymuseum.org• Music: VariousLive music every Saturday Night.The Surrey Cricketers, corner of LowerCoombe Street and West Street, Croydon.• Market: Garden Market The Alma Garden Market hopes to createa vibrant bustling market place in the largeprivate courtyard of The Alma pub inCrystal Palace. It runs every Saturday withover 20 stalls selling plants & flowers,beauty products & treatments, exotic oils,olive oils, capers, strawberries, chocolates,jewellery, hand made cards, rugs,leatherwear, knitwear, deli produce & awide range of arts & crafts from localartists, plus hot food and collectables - and

the Jerk Chicken man will be there!10am - 4pmThe Alma, 95 Church Road, CrystalPalace, London SE19www.thealmapub.com• Music: Live Rock BandsEvery Saturday NightPortmanor, Portland Road, SouthNorwood, SE25 4UF, 020 8655 1308• Club: Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beat-seekingmissiles. Never outgunned. The biggestdancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON.Because it's war on the dancefloor. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm.Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.comwww.myspace.com/blacksheepbar• Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM DesPaul and Chris Brooks playing out the bestin commercial party and danceanthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House.Admission free before 10pm, £7 after.Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dresscode: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear.Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon,CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk• Music: The Big Double featuring top live acts + The Edgenightclub playing club classics & partyanthems till 4am. ADVANCED TICKETS £5OR PAY ON THE DOORThe Norbury & Edge 1300 London RoadNorbury Croydon SW16 4DG• Music: New Orleans JazzQuality live jazz every Saturday Night.From 8.30pm. £6 entry includes free raffle.Blackheath Hockey Club, Rubens Street,Sydenham, SE6 4DH (behind Old RutlandPub)• Music: Various Live music most Saturday nights.The Good Companions, Hamsey Green,South Croydon. 020 8657 6655• Gay: Party NightEvery Saturday nigt is party night at TheBird. The Bird In Hand, 291 SydenhamRoad, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104www.birdinhand.uk.com• Burlesque: Tassel Club Tassel Club Supper Club.Contact reservations@proud.co.uk fordirect bookings Proud Cabaret, London.www.proud.co.uk• Sport: Wimbledon Dogs Every Friday night - Greyhound Racing.First race 7.30pmThe turnstiles open at 6:30pm and therestaurant doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission Prices

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If you just want to turn up on the nightthe prices are:* Adults: £5.00 (including racecard)* Children 12 - 17: £3.00 (no race card)* Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note, pushchairs and buggies arenot permitted in the Stadium.Loads of admission offers and more info atwww.lovethedogs.co.ukGRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane,London, SW17 0BLStadium Telephone: 0870 880 1000• Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Saturday night - Greyhound Racing.Doors 6.30pm. More info fromwww.brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk• Kids: Storytime with JennyLockyer Stories, songs, puppetry, activities and lotsof fun! It's aimed at 3-7 year olds, but allare welcome!It's every Saturday and it's FREE!1pm-3pm.Upstairs at the Green Dragon58-60 High Street, Croydon,CR0 1NA• Community: Women-OnlySwimming Sessions Thornton Heath pool: Saturday 4.45 -6.45pm. New Addington pool: Saturdays2.30-3.30pm.The cost for a non-member adult swim is£3.30 per hour. For further information onmembership, activities, prices andtimetables go to www.fusion-lifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council• Music: DJs - NEW! A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes andrequests. Every Friday and Saturday.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

Every Sunday:• Music: New Orleans JazzEvery Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The LordNapier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor,raffle, great atmosphere at one of thelongest running Jazz Pubs in Great BritainThe Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road,Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286• Music: Live Jazz Lunchtime Jazz every Sunday from 1pm.See daily what’s on for who’s playing thismonth. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpub• Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’son for who’s playing when. Every Thursdayand Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays,5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry!The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road,Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023

• Quiz: The ViewEvery Sunday evening.The View, 188 selsdon Road, SouthCroydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315.• Quiz: Wheelwright’s ArmsFrom 8pm. Wheelwright’s Arms,126 Southbridge Road,Croydon, CR0 1AF• Quiz: Two BrewersFun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm.Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road,Croydon, 020 8684 3544• Quiz: The Spread Eagle Fun quiz with round prizes as well as mainprize. £1 per person. From 7pm. The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine St,Croydon, CR0 1NX, 020 8781 1134• Karaoke: The White HorseEvery Sunday Night from 7pm.The White Horse, 1 Selhurst Road,Selhurst, South Norwood, 020 8240 0948• Music: Open Mic Musicians (all instruments) welcome. Withone of our 4 fantastic hosts: Dave Mac,Rob Cushman, Neil Mac and Steve BrightThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Poker: The Alma Tavern From 6pm.The Alma Tavern, Lower AddiscombeRoad, Addiscombe, East Croydon• Music: Acoustic Sundays From classical to folk, poetry to unpluggedpunk rock, Scream Lounge's acousticnights guarantee you a night to remember.Most evenings are free entry, don't runlate, so you won't ruin your week with aMonday hangover! 7pm start. Seewww.myspace.com/screamstudios or dailylistings for what's on and when.Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN• Music: Sunday Jazz Lunch From midday until 4pm every Sunday, whynot come down for a delicious roast dinnerstraight from the club’s acclaimed kitchens(not compulsory for entry but highlyrecommended!) and enjoy a couple of setsof laid back music from some of London’sbest musicians and singers.Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street,London W1D 4HTBox Office: 020 7439 0747www.ronniescotts.co.uk• Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 2pm till 4pmAlso croydon roller derby are taking onnew skaters so anyone who's Interestedplease contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.comor deathpixie666@hotmail.com

• Gay: Open The BoxEvery Sunday at 7pm.The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road,Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104www.birdinhand.uk.com• Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Friday lunchtime - GreyhoundRacing. Doors 11am. More info frombrightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk• Community: Women-OnlySwimming SessionsPurley pool: Sundays 2.30-3.30pm.The cost for a non-member adult swim is£3.30 per hour. For further information onmembership, activities, prices andtimetables go to www.fusion-lifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council

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Wednesday 7thSeptember• Food: Scottish Food & DrinkFortnight 3-18th September. A celebration ofScottish produce, encouraging people tosample the country’s quality food anddrink. We say - have an Arbroath smokieand a whisky!www.scottishfoodanddrinkfortnight.co.uk• Music: Jukebox Monkey, Fly ThisFor Me, David Coslett Trio Wildfire Exposure PresentsDoors 8pmFREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Something Borrowed 9.15pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry,comedy and magic from around Londonand further afield' presents: Gabi & TheWhoremoans++Roshi Nasehi++open mic..8pm. FREE!The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street,Croydon, CR0 1NA• Club: Dubkulture 7/9NIGHTMARE BIRTHDAY BASHMONSTERS (AD/CURZED/SHIVERZ) 12-1NMO 1030-12KOMBINE 10-1030NIGHTMARE 930-10PACEMATIC 9-930PISTONSBENEATH 8-9, 1-finishCatch everyone there!.

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Free before 10, £2 after! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0.020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.comwww.myspace.com/blacksheepbar• Comedy: Stephen Merchant8pm. For more info please visit thewebsite.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Animals & Friends withvery Special Guest, the legendarySteve Cropper8pm. For more info please visit the websiteor call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Comedy: Brighton ComedyFestival7-22 September 2011. A host of fantasticevents at a variety of venues. For fulldetails please visitwww.brightoncomedyfestival.com

Thu 08• Music: Open Your Skull Presents:Close Your Skull - A Night Ofbizarre and weird experimentalmusicCementimental, Taggerung, The Andy KShow, Brood Ma Doors 8pm / £3 EntryScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Rock and Roll Paradise7.45pm. For more info please visit thewebsite or call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 09• Sport: Rugby World Cup Starts today! For fixtures see our newsports page on page 34. Both THEGLAMORGAN in East Croydon and THESPREAD EAGLE in central Croydon areopening early for certain games. Ask at therelevant bar for details!• Music: Bleed To This present Thunderwolf, Forever Exiled, Seven7 (rock/metal) UPSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (IDrequired). Doors 8pm / £4 EntryScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: John Otway & RichardHolgarth Cult legend John Otway teams up with

Eddie & The Hotrods guitarist RichardHolgarth for a marathon set of all theweird & wonderful classics.DOWNSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required)Doors 8pm. £9 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Jinn House 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Music: White Rabbit Good songs played by people youprobably know. And its free. 8-11pmThe Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street,Croydon, CR0 1NA• Comedy: Four Screws Loose After last year’s massive sell-out success atthe Edinburgh Festival and an even biggersuccess this year, Four Screws Loose bringyou their latest high-energy, fast-pacedsketches with weird and wackycharacters. It’s fast, funny and feisty andNOT to be missed!'A massive crowd-pleaser ... simplybrilliant' **** British Comedy Guide'One of the funniest comedy shows I haveever seen' ***** Youth ReviewFor performance times and prices pleasecheck the websitewww.warehousetheatre.co.ukThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Comedy: Barry Cryer - ButterflyBrain7.30pm. For more info please visit thewebsite or call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Hats Off To Led Zeppelin8pm. For more info please visit the websiteor call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 10• Paralympics: Tickets Applications to apply for Paralympics 2012tickets open today until 30 September.More info visit: www.london2012.com• Poetry: Poets Anonymous Saturday Poetry in the Primary Room,United Reformed Church, AddiscombeGrove, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5LP. 2.30-4.00pm. £2.00. Bring your poetry to readand share. All welcome.The special guest at this meeting will beTally Koren, singer/songwriter who has

performed around the world. Following onthe release of her song '72 Names(Hallelujah)' Tally will be promoting apoetry competition for poems constructedwith 72 words, and will be performing acouple of her songs.Contact Peter for further details;peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 07712 180437www.poetsanon.org.uk• History: RatcatchingINDUSTRIAL STUDIES / LOCAL HISTORY- "Ratcatching", a return visit andillustrated talk by David R. Cuffley onsome aspects of the economics andmethods of ratcatching.Meetings are held in the Small Hall of theUnited Reformed Church Hall, AddiscombeGrove, East Croydon CR0 5LP at 19.45.Visitors welcome, donations accepted.Croydon Natural History & ScientificSociety. For more information search forus on facebook or e-mail:cnhssprogramme@btinternet.com • Music: Robin Bibi Band Live music at The Oval. FREE! 131 Oval Road Croydon CR0 6BR • Music: Visions, Red Seas Fire,Subversion, Sentience Of Eschaton,Tradjectory (Tech/Metal). UPSTAIRSAges 16+ Welcome (ID required)Doors 7.30pm. £5 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Wildfire Music Presents Homebrood, Gazz Marlow (InMe), MattBonner, Dirty Scavenger, Kaleidoflyunplugged, Simon KnightDOWNSTAIRSAges 16+ Welcome (ID required)Doors 7.30pm / £2 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Sociology 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Event: Autumn Craft and BeautyFair 10AM-4PM. £1 Adults. 50p children(Children under 5 yrs free)For lovers of art and crafts or those withjust have a curious eye, the fair will be atreat for the senses. Local photographers,artists and artisans will be exhibiting theirwork, along with a selection of beautyspecialists ranging from masseurs to make-

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up artists. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham,Surrey,CR3 5XYbox office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.• Event: Abba Tribute Night 8pm - Midnight£20 (£18 for Friends of the Arc) includingBuffet. ABBAGAIN is an exciting AbbaTribute Show which will take you back tothe sensational sounds of the 70s.Featuring two incredibly talented singersthe show is one of the most captivatingand authentic tribute show. Established in2006 ABBAGAIN have touredinternationally. All of the ABBAGAIN showvocals are performed live and promisefresh and electrifying renditions of popularhits like Waterloo and Dancing Queen.The dazzling costumes, foot-tapping musicwill have the audience dancing in the isles.Ticket includes a delicious Buffet and musicuntil Midnight!.The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham,Surrey,CR3 5XYbox office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.

Sun 11• Music: DEREK NASH QUARTETArranger & composer (Sax)Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpubwww.jazznet.co.uk• Music: Emily Saunders Emily Saunders makes her debutperformance at Half & Half singing songsfrom her album 'Cotton Skies'. As one ofthe most promising up and coming Jazzartists its not to be missed. Emily will beperforming twice in September (11th &25th). 6.30 - 9pm. FREE! Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 HighStreet, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080www.halfandhalf.uk.cominfo@halfandhalf.uk.com• Music: Open Mic / Jam Night Hosted by Harmonica Al and friends.9.00pmThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Music: Nigel Bagge Strong vocals and a fiery but sensitiveguitar……from classic acoustic tocontemporary electric Blues with a touch

of Country, Soul & Rock ‘n’ Roll. Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• Music: Singer’s Night 8pm. All welcome.More info fromwww.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, RuskinHouse, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.folkandblues.org

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• Music: Saviour ManagementPresents Nouvelle - debut live showDaybreak, Up River, Rough Hands(Metalcore), UPSTAIRSDoors 7.30pm, £2 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Pete Coe (Mems £7) £10. 8pm.www.backshift.demon.co.ukCroydon Folk Club - Join us for first classfolk and real ale at club prices! ContactJenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 07703210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.croydonfolkclub.org.uk

Tue 13• Comedy: After the Riots: AStandard Comedy Special Apart from, hopefully, being an amusingnight out: all monies raised from whip-rounds, raffles etc will go to CroydonTogether. 8pm.The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street,Croydon• Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classicsfrom New Model army, Adam Ant, RobBase and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo,Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present,Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with yourHostereo, Terry O'StereoFrom 7pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry,comedy and magic from around Londonand further afield' presents: MarkWoods++Bec Sandridge++Morrissey &Marshall.. 8pm. FREE!The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street,Croydon, CR0 1NA• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Quiz: Dog and BullFrom 8pm-11pm.The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 14• Music: Free Live Comedy night Our monthly comedy nights continue witha line-up of top touring UK comics. Starts 8pm / FREE Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: MIDWEEK MUSIC CLUB ACOUSTIC NIGHT 9.00pm.Hosted by ROB CUSHMANGUESTS: JULES PHOENIX and REMEI The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Music: National Youth JazzOrchestra8pm. For more info please visit the websiteor call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

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• Film: The Spread Eagle FilmClub Come and join us every Monday!This month’s films are the staff’sfavourites. Today’s film is hosted by Patrick and is:AVATAR @ 8pm

FREE ENTRY!The Spread Eagle, 39-41 KatharineStreet, Croydon CR0 1NXTel: 020 8781 1134

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Thu 15• Music: Scream Exposure Night The Frescaders, Silver Seam, Kakuzi (Alt/Rock). UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Burlesque / Cabaret: Double RClub 2nd Birthday Party! There will be partybags, birthday CAKE, party HATS,PRESENTS and party poppers for ALL! Itwill be a night like no other....More info from www.thedoublerclub.co.ukBethnal Green Working Men's Club,London• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Music: The Everly Brothers andGuests - A Tribute Band8pm. For more info please visit the websiteor call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

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• Music: Beach Party - Surf’s Up @The Ship with Dr Smutglove Say Aloha to The Tom Selleck Fan Club!http://www.facebook.com/groups/135380156555549DONT FORGET Your Flip Flops..Echo Beach, The Clash, Green Day,Buggles, Ramones, Feeder, Undertones,The Cure, Nirvana, Arctic Monkeys,Blondie, Stranglers, Queen PLUS - TheDamned, Sham 69, Sex Pistols,Buzzcocks...and lot's more - AwesomeParty Music from the guys in the HawaiianShirts - Not to be Missed... (don't forgetyour flip flops!). 8.30-11.30pm. FREE!The Ship, High Street, Croydon• Music: Friday Night Showcase A regular night showcasing the best localbands of all genres, old and new, FREE OFCHARGE. this week...Gabi & The Whoremoans, OliviaSebastianelli, Arizona Bay(Rock). UPSTAIRSDoors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Bad Influence 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road,Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Music: LILY KENNY Lily is an up and coming young singerfrom Croydon, she taught herself how toplay the guitar and has not looked backsince. Her unique style ranges from Adeleto Rod Stewart. Come on down! 6.30 - 10pm. Lansdowne Lounge Bar, 1 LansdowneRoad, Croydon, CR9 2BNOPPOSITE THE JURYS INN CROYDONNEXT TO SOLUTIONS GYM• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060

Sat 17• Event: Oktoberfest 17th September - 3rd October.Despite it being called Oktoberfest, thisBavarian beer festival is actually held in thelast two weeks of September. This ancientbeer festival is the largest in the world andat Half & Half we'd thought we'd be partof the celebrations. During the 2 weekfestivities there will be a German beertasting, Lowenbrau Launch night and awide selection of German beers to buy atthe bar. Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080www.halfandhalf.uk.com

• Music: Saviour Managementpresent Odessa, Almost Failed, Blind Ambitions, Finisher, Foundations DOWNSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required)Doors 7pm / £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Vicious Rumours, Code 1,Black Marias, Skingraft (Old School Punk/Oi) DOWNSTAIRS. Doors tbc / £6 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Soapy Jefferson eARmusic night with Ellie Rumbold, OfArrowe Hill, Sophie Yau. £5.00. 7.30pm -10.30pm.The Silver Bullet, 5 Station Place, N4 2DHLondonwww.soapyjefferson.co.uk• Music: TRANSIENTCONSTELLATIONS ALL-DAYER2011 DOORS: 2pm-2amADM: £10adv/£12 doorAGE LIMIT: Over 18s onlyLive acts: An 11 hour blast of what’s goodin noise and electro at this always rammedevent.Z'EV, GNOD, KYLIE MINOISE,DETHSCALATOR, DIETER MÜH, GUMTAKES TOOTH, DRUNK IN HELL, TROJANHORSE, HEXADECI, GRIMALKIN555, BADGUYS, SPASTIC BURN VICTIM, SLY ANDTHE FAMILY DRONE, ANDREW PERRY+ MORE + DJsGenre: Noize/electroWindmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens,London SW2 5BZwww.windmillbrixton.co.uk BUY ONLINE:www.wegottickets.com/event/131409TEL: 020 8671 0700• Music: JB and the Misfits 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Theatre: Dearest Nancy, DarlingEvelyn7.30pm. The dramatised letters of NancyMitford and Evelyn Waugh. For more infoplease visit the website or call the boxoffice. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

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• Music: Moke+ The 23 Enigma + Wake(Moke's first live show in 10 years)DOWNSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (IDrequired). Doors 7.30pm. £8 advScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk

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• Music: Roger Hill + singer’s night 8pm. All welcome.More info fromwww.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, RuskinHouse, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.folkandblues.org• Music: Bob Geldof7.30pm. For more info please visit thewebsite or call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September.Today: Thornton Heath Festival (High St)all day featuring many local music artists &free your voice workshop (12.40) Moreinfo: Catherine@naturalvoice.net .• Music: David Raphael Band Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• Music: Wayside After making a fantastic debut at Half &Half, Wayside return to perform a set ofrock and pop covers from the 60's topresent day! 6.30 - 9pm. FREE! Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 HighStreet, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080www.halfandhalf.uk.cominfo@halfandhalf.uk.com• Music: BB’s Blues Club Live music at The Colourhouse Colourhouse Theatre,Merton Abbey Mills SW19 2RD

• Music: KELVIN CHRISTIANEQUARTETOne of the top Sax players aroundLive lunchtime jazz every Sunday from1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpubwww.jazznet.co.uk• Music: Open Mic 9pm. Hosted by Neil MacThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• History: George Bax Holmes(1802-1887) of HorshamGEOLOGY - "George Bax Holmes (1802-1887) of Horsham". Early collector ofSussex Dinosaurs, protégé of RichardOwen and rival to Gideon Mantell. JohnCooper describes Holmes' career and rolein early dinosaur researches.Meetings are held in the Small Hall of theUnited Reformed Church Hall, AddiscombeGrove, East Croydon CR0 5LP at 19.45.Visitors welcome, donations accepted.Croydon Natural History & ScientificSociety. For more information search forus on facebook or e-mail:cnhssprogramme@btinternet.com • Music: The DriftersThe Drifters are back on tour in the UKwith an exciting new show ahead of theirhotly-anticipated new album. Thisenergetic show features the only legitimateDrifters line up in the world, performingclassics such as Saturday Night at theMovies, Under The Boardwalk and ComeOn Over To My Place,as well as a host ofmaterial from their new album.New Wimbledon Theatre. Tickets and infofrom www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Mon 19• Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September.Today: Peace Songs Evening, GreenDragon Pub, 6.30 – 8 upstairs (£10/5 concwith proof) or cheaper if you join for theterm. All welcome. Info:Catherine@naturalvoice.net• Music: Frantic PromotionspresentsActions To Onslaught, No Consequence,Silhouette Of a Ghost, more tbc(Metal/Metalcore), UPSTAIRSDoors tbc / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Tue 20• Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry,comedy and magic from around Londonand further afield' presents: Ben Cosh +Lesley Spiers. 8pm. FREE!The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street,Croydon, CR0 1NA• Music: 80s night!2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classicsfrom New Model army, Adam Ant, RobBase and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo,Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present,Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with yourHostereo, Terry O'StereoFrom 7pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: New Performers Night 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Quiz: Dog and BullFrom 8pm-11pm.The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 21• Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September.Today: 6.30 – 7.45 pm Peace in ourtown...' Peace centred readings and simple

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What’s On - Daily Guide:• Film: The Spread Eagle FilmClub Come and join us every Monday!This month’s films are the staff’sfavourites. Today’s film is hosted by Tilly and is:FOUR LIONS @ 8pm

FREE ENTRY!The Spread Eagle, 39-41 KatharineStreet, Croydon CR0 1NXTel: 020 8781 1134

• Music / CHARITY: Croydon All-Stars Charity GigIn aid of the Mayor of Croydon’s RiotCharity - ‘Croydon’s Recovery’. Livemusic from:BOOT LED ZEPPELIN, BANNED SAUCE,KITTY HUDSON, MISS NICARAGUA, 23ENIGMA, JUNK TIME PARTY plus DJsAnimal Geoff and Elmo’s Muppet Show,Andy Nicholls. Raffle etc. 2pm-11pm. £12.Tickets available from TIme Bomb, HighStreet, Croydon or online atwww.skiddle.com/events/11517062(booking fee applies to online tickets)Be there or be missing out!Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road,South Norwood, SE25 4QL.Tram Stop - ArenaFind us on facebook - Croydon All StarsCharity Gig

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songs by candlelight to remind us of thepeaceful strengths in our community. Feelfree to bring short readings and reflections.Holy Innocents Church, Selhurst Road,close to South Norwood Library, SE25.With South Norwood Community choir,others welcome to join uscommunitymusiccroydon@gmail.com .Donations to Croydon Together & WaterAid.• Music: Midweek Music Club JF BLUES CLUB 9.15pm hosted by BluesHammer The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Comedy: Frankie Titters On!7.45pm. For more info please visit thewebsite or call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Thu 22• Event: German Beer Tasting As part of the Oktoberfest celebrationsHalf & Half bring you our first GermanBeer tasting evening. Tickets cost £18PPwhich includes the tasting of a selection ofbeers with a light snack. To book yourtickets please contact the bar.Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 HighStreet, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080www.halfandhalf.uk.cominfo@halfandhalf.uk.com• Music: Scream ExposurePresents: The Wild Mercury Sound plus more tbc (Alt/Rock/Indie). UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Music: Dustaphonics + Modeste +the Jet TricksAnother triple header showcase at STAND!brings together the guitar twang thick withR&B and surf influences of theDustaphonics, the upllifting talents ofMadagascan guitarist and song writerModeste and the creative spontaneity ofthe Jet Tricks with their innovativeapproach to creating future soul classics

and heavy dance floor fillers.Doors 7pm / First band on stage 8pm /Tickets £7 in advance or £9 on the doorSTAND at Fairfield -www.standatfairfield.co.uk.Arnhem Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane,Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book onlineat www.fairfield.co.uk • Opera: Carmen7.45pm. Sung in English.For more info please visit the website orcall the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 23• Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September.Today: Passionate Peace - Evening chantsession at Antenna Studios, Crystal Palace;Global sounds for London week of Peace.Uplifting, chilled. 7.30 – 9.30pm.http://www.antennastudios.co.uk/ (2flights stairs). PRICE: £10/ 7 conc inadvance if paid by 22/9, £12 on the door.Katie Rose, Kate McKenzie and CatherinePestano. Catherine@naturalvoice.net• Music: Electric Trees, The 9s, KillGoliath (Alt/Rock) UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: The Tunics plus guests tbcDOWNSTAIRSDoors 8pm / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Inside Edge 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Opera: The Magic Flute 7.45pm. Sung in English.For more info please visit the website orcall the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Battle Of The Bands Doors 7.30pm. Gig 8pm£5 in advance, £8 on the doorAdvance tickets end 5pm 22/9/11

6 new and unsigned bands play for yourvote. Performing three tracks (originalmaterial or covers), the audience vote for 2of their favourites. The one with the mostvotes wins Recording Studio time, a guestappearance on Ridge Radio and presscoverage.To play at future BOTB email andy@the-arc-caterham.co.ukThe Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham,Surrey,CR3 5XYbox office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.

Sat 24• Music: Brothers Of Mothershovel+ Elliot Mason (Roots/Americana plus bizarresinger/songwriter) UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Felix Da Housecat plus many more come together tocelebrate the grand opening of Electric,Brixton (formerly the Fridge).Tickets £15 + booking fee fromwww.seetickets.com/Event/FELIX-DA-HOUSECAT/Electric-Brixton/582221• Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September.Today: FREE Singing Hospitals event partof Mayday Hospital Open day, noon till 1pm in the Chapel, Woodcroft Roadentrance, Croydon University Hospital.Interfaith chants for spiritual comfort andconnection. Come and sing, sit, rest, listenas you feel. Drop in any time. A tranquilsession in a beautiful space. 530 LondonRoad Croydon CR7.• Music: Last Chance Saloon 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Club: Skew-wiff - and now forsomething completely different... 8pm to 1am - FREE ENTRYIn true Skew-Wif style we're throwing ourusual music policy out of the window for aspecial one off night of classics. SpinningOld School House anthems from '85 to '00along with a few curve balls will be theusual suspects plus two very specialguests... The Raving Buddha, 77 Goldhawk Road,Shepherds Bush, London W12 www.ravingbuddha.com• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060

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• History: Industries in Southwark,Bermondsey and RotherhitheLOCAL HISTORY / INDUSTRIAL STUDIES- "Industries in Southwark, Bermondseyand Rotherhithe", a talk by StephenHumphrey, Southwark's archivist.Meetings are held in the Small Hall of theUnited Reformed Church Hall, AddiscombeGrove, East Croydon CR0 5LP at 19.45.Visitors welcome, donations accepted.Croydon Natural History & ScientificSociety. For more information search forus on facebook or e-mail:cnhssprogramme@btinternet.com • Music: Last Night of The CroydonProms 7.30pm.For more info please visit the website orcall the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sun 25• Music: ARUN GHOSH BANDWorld Jazz Music - One of the exiting newbands around today - Jazz News Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpubwww.jazznet.co.uk• Music: Andy Smythe Trio +singer’s night 8pm. All welcome.More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, RuskinHouse, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.folkandblues.org• Music: Emily Saunders Emily Saunders makes her debutperformance at Half & Half singing songsfrom her album 'Cotton Skies'. As one ofthe most promising up and coming Jazzartists its not to be missed. Emily will beperforming twice in September (11th &25th). 6.30 - 9pm. FREE! Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 HighStreet, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080www.halfandhalf.uk.cominfo@halfandhalf.uk.com• Music: Acoustically Speaking Acts tbc. (Poetry/Acoustic/Spoken Word)Doors 7pm / £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Open Mic Night 9pm. Hosted by Steve BrightThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076

www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Music: Roland Chadwick Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• Comedy: Ed Byrne - CrowdPleaserAfter the massive success of his last show,Different Class, master of observationalcomedy and star of Mock The Week andHave I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is backwith his new show Crowd Pleaser.Exploring subjects and situations Ed findsfrustratingly maddening Crowd Pleaser, is ahilarious insight into Ed’s life. Continuinghis quest to turn into a grumpy old man,whether he is talking about his cat, cake,religion or potential fatherhood, Ed isalways certain to deliver the laughs inabundance. Age limit 16yrs plusChurchill Theatre, Bromley.Tickets for all shows are available bycalling Ticket Sales on 08448 717 620(bkg fee) or online atwww.ambassadortickets.com/bromley(bkg fee)

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• Film: The Conspirator(cert 12A). 2.30pm. For more info pleasevisit the website or call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

• Music: My Sweet Patootie (Mems £8) £11. 8pm.www.mysweetpatootie.comCroydon Folk Club - Join us for first classfolk and real ale at club prices! ContactJenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 07703210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.croydonfolkclub.org.uk

Tue 27• Music: DON WELLER / JOHNHORLER QUARTET Lunchtime Jazz 1.00 to 3.00pm - Free The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpubwww.jazznet.co.uk• Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry,comedy and magic from around Londonand further afield' presents: Ivor Game +The Blowpipes + Blabbermouth + MartaBigeriego. 8pm. FREE!The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street,Croydon, CR0 1NA• Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classicsfrom New Model army, Adam Ant, RobBase and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo,Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present,Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with yourHostereo, Terry O'StereoFrom 7pmFREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Local Bands Night 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Quiz: Dog and BullFrom 8pm-11pm.The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 28• Music: Midweek Music Club acts tbc 9.15pm hosted by Blues Hammer The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 29• Music: Frantic Showcase night Bands tbc. Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk

What’s On - Daily Guide:

• Film: The Spread Eagle FilmClub Come and join us every Monday!This month’s films are the staff’sfavourites. Today’s film is hosted by Izabela and is:THE GHOST @ 8pm

FREE ENTRY!The Spread Eagle, 39-41 KatharineStreet, Croydon CR0 1NXTel: 020 8781 1134

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• Theatre: The Girls A special one-off production presented bythe critically acclaimed companyTHE GRASSMARKET PROJECT. Powerful,disturbing and truly eye-opening from theaward-winning writer, Ray HarrisonGraham. THE GIRLS recounts the truestories and real lives of five dynamic youngpeople, who at an early age have livedthrough and seen more than most adults.3 performances only!For performance times and prices pleasecheck the websitewww.warehousetheatre.co.ukThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Film: Portiche(cert 15). 7pm. For more info please visit the website orcall the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 30• Event: Lowenbrau Launch Join us for the official launch party at Half& Half Lounge Bar of it's newest arrivalLowenbrau Original. This fantasticBavarian Beer at 5.2% is not sold in anyother Croydon bar or pub and we areoffering to our members only a chance totaste a half pint for just £1 between 5pm - 7pm.Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 HighStreet, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080www.halfandhalf.uk.cominfo@halfandhalf.uk.com• Music: Stolen ID 9.30pmThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Theatre: The Girls See Thursday 29th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Film: Norwegian Wood(cert 15). 7pm. For more info please visit the website orcall the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Saturday 01 October• Poetry: Poets Anonymous Poets Anonymous will be hosting a readingat Purley Library, Bansted Road, PurleyCR8 3YH from 2.00 to 4.00pm onSaturday 1st October 2011. The theme willbe autumn, but bring any other poemsyou would like to read. Free!Contact Peter for further details;peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 07712 180437www.poetsanon.org.uk• Music: Saviour Managementpresent Surfaces, Fall Against Fate, Animus Sadist,Eyes Of Munity, The Last LegionUPSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (IDrequired). Doors 8pm / £5 EntryScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Junkyard Choir plus guests tbc Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Swamp City Shakers Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• Music: Main Vein 9.30pmThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Theatre: The Girls See Thursday 29th SeptemberThe Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road,Croydon, 020 8680 4060• Club: Retro Rewind Prebooked tickets FREE9pm - 1amAlways on the 1st Saturday of the MonthDoes your Sister Sledge? Are you feelingChic, full of Earth, Wind and Fire, lookingfor a Heatwave or maybe just in need ofsome Style Council at a proper CultureClub? Then come on down to RetroRewind the coolest, funkiest club around!Free Parking!The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham,Surrey,CR3 5XYbox office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.

Sun 02• Music: MIKE HOBART BAND Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NAwww.myspace.com/greendragonpubwww.jazznet.co.uk

• Music: Scream Unpluggedpresents The Marauders, David Grout, plus moretbc, Live in the Lounge Bar Starts 7pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: OPEN MIC / JOLLY JAMNIGHT 9.00pm. Hosted by Roger W and FriendsThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk• Music: Robin AuldLive music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• Music: Singer’s Night 8pm. All welcome.More info fromwww.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, RuskinHouse, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.folkandblues.org• Comedy: Milton Jones: LionWhispererMilton Jones - you know the weird blokewith the shirts from Mock the Week. Aswell as star of the Michael McintyreRoadshow, and the voice of 8 series forRadio 4 (including The Very World ofMilton Jones and Another Case of MiltonJones) and all sorts of other radio and tellyas well. Awards too. Well it's his new showwith new stuff, not in his last show.Youtube him or something….'Sultan of the surreal' The Guardian'The best one-liner merchant in BritishComedy' Chortle websitePlease note – this show may containmaterial unsuitable for children and agerestrictions may apply; please check withthe box office if in doubt..New Wimbledon Theatre. Tickets and infofrom www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Mon 03• Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday!Today’s film tbc - check the Spread EagleFilm Club facebook pageFREE ENTRY!The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street,Croydon CR0 1NXTel: 020 8781 1134

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Tue 04• Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classicsfrom New Model army, Adam Ant, RobBase and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo,Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present,Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with yourHostereo, Terry O'StereoFrom 7pm / FREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Quiz: Dog and BullFrom 8pm-11pm.The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 05• Circus: Cirque Du Ciel's ShangHi7.30pm. For more info please visit the website orcall the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Quiz: Wendy’s Wednesday QuizFun and fab pub quiz. 8pm. £1 per person.Loads of prizes including bonus prizes forthe excellent ‘music bingo’ round.The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

Thu 06• Music: Wildfire Exposurepresents Bands tbc. Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 07• Music: Another BLEED TO THISpresentation PYTHIA + THE MARIANA HOLLOW +SILAS + BELOW DEFECT.Our first of two promo gigs in Octoberand we're looking to bring the place downwith the best rock and metal around!!Confirmed on the night are classicthrashers BELOW DEFECT, the seriouslyfunky SILAS, the gorgeously melodic metalof THE MARIANA HOLLOW and toppingthe night off with the fantasy metal of theawesome PYTHIA!!!Keep an ear out between sets for tunesand demos from local / unsigned bands.B2T are using these nights to not onlybring you the best metal out there but givethe local scene a shout too.If you're a band and want to get involved- send tracks to bleedtothis@hotmail.comDoors open at 7.30pm and it'll cost you ameasly £4 to get in.

Lineup as follows:8.00pm - BELOW DEFECT8:45pm - SILAS9:30pm - THE MARIANA HOLLOW10:15pm - PYTHIA Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Marti Wilde and theWildcats8pm. For more info please visit the websiteor call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Cabaret: Sacre Bleu The Cabaret8pm. For more info please visit the websiteor call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 08• Music: Blasphemy Nights Extreme Metal / Bands tbcDoors 8pm / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Wildfire Music presents borderline:FIRE, LazyTalk, Brightlight City,Polaris Condition (Alt/Rock/Indie)Doors 8pm / £5 EntryScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: B’Mused Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• History: The Mullard Radio ValveCompanyINDUSTRIAL STUDIES / LOCAL HISTORY- "The Mullard Radio Valve Company". Anillustrated talk by Paul Sowan based on hisfather's unpublished reminiscences of theBalham and Mitcham factories, andresearches into the history of thermionicvalves and of the firm.Meetings are held in the Small Hall of theUnited Reformed Church Hall, AddiscombeGrove, East Croydon CR0 5LP at 19.45.Visitors welcome, donations accepted.Croydon Natural History & ScientificSociety. For more information search forus on facebook or e-mail:cnhssprogramme@btinternet.com • Music: London Mozart PlayersFairfield Orchestral Series2011/20127.30pm. For more info please visit the

website or call the box office.Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 orbook online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sun 09• Music: Scream Unplugged Beatles/Lennon night Local bands & acts celebrate the birthdayof John LennonStarts 7pm FREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon,CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. emaillounge@screamstudios.co.uk• Music: Pape George and AlanGlen Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ishSundays, 8pm-ish all other days.131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BRTel: 020 8686 6023• Music: Singer’s Night 8pm. All welcome.More info fromwww.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, RuskinHouse, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.folkandblues.org

Mon 10• Music: Elsie’s Band (Mems £6) £8. 8pm.www.elsiesband.comCroydon Folk Club - Join us for first classfolk and real ale at club prices! ContactJenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 07703210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BDwww.croydonfolkclub.org.uk

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This Month’s Sport: RUGBY WORLD CUP:Pool A:All fixtures are in UK time.09/09 - 09:30 - New Zealand v Tonga10/09 - 07:00 - France v Japan14/09 - 06:00 - Tonga v Canada16/09 - 09:00 - New Zealand v Japan18/09 - 09:30 - France v Canada21/09 - 08:30 - Tonga v Japan 24/09 - 09:30 - New Zealand v France27/09 - 05:00 - Canada v Japan01/10 - 06:00 - France v Tonga02/10 - 03:30 - New Zealand v CanadaPool B:10/09 - 02:00 - Scotland v Romania10/09 - 09:30 - Argentina v England14/09 - 08:30 - Scotland v Georgia17/09 - 04:30 - Argentina v Romania18/09 - 07:00 - England v Georgia24/09 - 07:00 - England v Romania25/09 - 08:30 - Argentina v Scotland28/09 - 07:30 - Georgia v Romania01/10 - 08:30 - England v Scotland02/10 - 01:00 - Argentina v GeorgiaPool C:11/09 - 04:30 - Australia v Italy11/09 - 07:00 - Ireland v USA15/09 - 08:30 - Russia v USA17/09 - 09:30 - Australia v Ireland20/09 - 08:30 - Italy v Russia23/09 - 09:30 - Australia v USA25/09 - 06:00 - Ireland v Russia27/09 - 07:30 - Italy v USA01/10 - 03:30 - Australia v Russia02/10 - 08:30 - Ireland v ItalyPool D:10/09 - 04:30 - Fiji v Namibia11/09 - 09:30 - South Africa v Wales14/09 - 03:30 - Samoa v Namibia 17/09 - 07:00 - South Africa v Fiji18/09 - 04:30 - Wales v Samoa22/09 - 09:00 - South Africa v Namibia25/09 - 03:30 - Fiji v Samoa26/09 - 07:30 - Wales v Namibia30/09 - 08:30 - South Africa v Samoa02/10 - 06:00 - Wales v Fiji

FOOTBALL:• European ChampionshipQualifyingFriday 7 October:Northern Ireland v Estonia - 19:45Wales v Switzerland - 19:45Montenegro v England - 20:00Andorra v Rep of Ireland - 20:30Saturday 8 October:Liechtenstein v Scotland - 18:30Tuesday 11 October:Rep of Ireland v Armenia - 18:45Bulgaria v Wales - 19:05Italy v Northern Ireland - 19:45Spain v Scotland - 19:45

• Crystal Palace:Sat 10 - 15:00 - Away - Leeds United Tue 13 - 20:00 - Home - Wigan Athletic Sat 17 - 15:00 - Home - Middlesbrough Sat 24 - 15:00 - Away - Doncaster Tue 27 - 19:45 - Away - Brighton Tickets and more info fromwww.cpfc.co.uk

FORMULA ONE:• Italian Grand PrixMonza, 9-11 SeptemberFriday 9 September: Practice one - 0900-1030; Practice two - 1300-1430Saturday 10 September: Practice three -1000-1100; Qualifying - 1300-1400Sunday 11 September: Race - 1300. BBC TV • Singapore Grand Prix23-25 SeptemberFriday 23 September: Practice one - 1100-1230; Practice two - 1430-1600Saturday 24 September: Practice three -1200-1300; Qualifying - 1500-1600Sunday 25 September: Race - 1300 BBC TV • Japanese Grand PrixSuzuka, 7-9 OctoberFriday 7 October: Practice one - 0200-0330; Practice two - 0600-0730Saturday 8 October: Practice three - 0300-0400; Qualifying - 0600-0700Sunday 9 October: Race - 0600 BBC TV

HORSE RACING:• Lingfield RacesFlat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train fromEast Croydon, 5 min walk to course.Tuesday 16th September:- Afternoon For more details and to book tickets see www.lingfield-racecourse.co.ukOr call 01342 834800. Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ• Brighton RacesFlat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train fromEast Croydon, FREE bus to the course.Monday 12 September:- 2for1 AfternoonRacing - 2 tickets for the price of one.More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580.Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road,Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ• Epsom RacesFlat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train fromEast Croydon, 5 min walk to the course.Sunday 25th September:- Afternoon. For more details and to book tickets seewww.epsomdowns.co.uk or call 01372726 311. Epsom Racecourse, EpsomDowns, Surrey, KT18 5LQ.

• Windsor RacesFlat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train fromClapham Junction. River taxi to the course.Monday 3 October: Afternoon Racing For more details please visitwww.windsor-racecourse.co.uk• Sandown RacesFlat horse racing - turf. Direct Train fromClapham Junction to Esher. Free minibusshuttle to the course.9 September: Afternoon Racing 14 September: Afternoon Racing For more details please visitwww.sandown.co.uk or call 01372 46 43 48. Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher,Surrey. KT10 9AJ• Plumpton RacesJumps horse racing - turf. Direct Train fromEast Croydon. 5 min walk to track18 September: Afternoon Racing For more details please visithttp://plumptonracecourse.co.uk/• Prix de L’Arc De Triomphe1 & 2 October: French classic flat racing Longchamps, France

CRICKET:• England9 September: NatWest One DayInternational Series - England v India, TheKia Oval, 14:0011 September: NatWest One DayInternational Series - England v India,Lord's, 10:1516 September: NatWest One DayInternational Series - England v India, TheSwalec Stadium, 14:0023 September: NatWest InternationalTwenty20 Match - England v West Indies,The Kia Oval, 18:1525 September: NatWest InternationalTwenty20 Match - England v West Indies,The Kia Oval, 18:30All live on Sky Sports and BBC Test MatchSpecial, Highlights Channel 5.For all England Home International ticketsplease visit www.ecb.co.uk/tickets • Surrey12 September: Surrey v Derbyshire, TheKia Oval, 10:3017 September: Surrey v Somerset, Lord's,11:30For tickets and more info please visit:www.kiaoval.com

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