Deep London April 10 by angela ferrara

deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • facebook • www.myspace.com/wiredmag • @bonsai_editor Hello there.. ...and welcome to issue 76. First up this month can anyone tell me what that big yellow flaming ball in the sky is? I’m frightened. I’m joking of course, I know it’s the sun, or an asteroid, but it’s been so long since we’ve seen it... Finger’s crossed it’s here to stay for a while. Actually, given that it’s now 7.47am and I’ve been up all night writing, it’s making me feel remarkably chipper. What hasn’t been making me chipper, however, is the debacle that was last month’s article on that most lost of lost Croydon boozers, The Forum, which had big chunks missing out of it thanks to a printing error (not my fault - yay!). You’ll be happy to know all that’s been sorted out now, and we’ve reprinted it properly this month. If you read it in March, why not read it again in its proper state - it may make more sense this time round? Elsewhere this month, I’ve learned not to make dishes with mussels when Croydon’s answer to Johnny Craddock is about. Deciding he felt sorry for them and wanting to adopt them as pets, with them presumably living out a long and fruitful (as much as mussels are ever fruitful) life in the bath, he refused to undertake the necessary de-bearding (oo-er) process. This left yours truly, Croydon’s answer to Fanny Craddock, to do it, resulting in a sorely cut thumb (top tip - be careful when debearding mussels). Plus I’ve had a cold for about three weeks and last night I cracked a tooth (not on a mussel, but on some bread marvellous), but apart from that I’m fine, thanks for asking. I can’t think of anything else to say now, so here is a picture of an angry cat wearing a hat. Until next month, pip pip, avanti and allons-y! Angela x

April 2010 Issue Seventy Six Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: mystic mike, auntie may, lazy-boy, mik tubb, nick booth, wendy freer. cover effects: lupo-cattivo croydonhello! editor: nick razzo e: hello@deep-london.co.uk advertising sales: call angela on 07910 506197 or e-mail angela@deep-london.co.uk publishing & design: deep-london web hosting: europahost, 94 southbridge road, south croydon, CR0 1AF, tel: 0845 644 1484. www.europahost.net random thanks: jean, tony, marie, jamie, johnny, the oval party massive, aide.

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APRIL 2010 THIS MONTHS FEATURES:

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Croydon Film Festival

On Location

Roller Derby

Grand National

Lost Croydon Pubs: The Forum

CROYDONHELLO!

Paul Davis

Letters

Where’s Groove?

The Agony

News

Big Food

Month in Pix

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LISTINGS: What’s On Guide

film-fest!

must say I was somewhat surprised to learn that this was indeed the first ever Croydon film festival - I assumed we’d always had one. Fair play then to Davina and Jenny at The Council for getting it all together and including some genuinely exciting events, so, rather than whittle on, I’ll just get on and tell you what’s happening, shall I? Oh, further details of all these events can be found by visiting the website www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk. Let’s start with a couple of director’s Q&A sessions: First up we have a double bill, beginning with one of my favourite films, Koyaanisqatsi (I wonder if it’ll be so good now I’m not stoned...) or ‘Life Out Of Balance’, an apocalyptic vision of the collision of two different worlds - urban life and technology versus the environment. A wordless, visual masterpiece, this wonderfully powerful movie is directed and produced by Godfrey Reggio and set to the worldly sounds of composer Philip Glass. Also on the bill is Endless Cities, a cinematic exploration of the urban conditions, environments, patterns, divisions, conflicts and hopes that make up the living realities of people living in cities via video collected in numerous countries over several

years. The screening will be accompanied by Matthias Kispert creating a live mix from environmental sounds and London Symphony Orchestra violinist David Ballesteros. As well as the two films, there’s also a Q&A session with Endless Cities director Mike Faulkner. Thu 15 April. From 7.30pm. £10 the lot. Bargain! Wednesday 7th April sees another Q&A along with a screening of the film Freestyle, a uniquely created project in conjunction with Bebo and the NBA which sought to find stars for the film. It’s a British urban drama set in the competitve world of freestyle basketball, and you’ll be able to ask director Kolton Lee all about it, from 8pm, for just £7. A triple whammy of Q&A-ers on Thursday 22nd April where you’ll have the chance to grill not only director Nick Moran, but also designer Russell De Rozario and location manager Tony Hood about their films Telstar - The Joe Meek Story (The first film written and directed by Nick Moran, it’s a music-infused drama about Joe Meek, the flamboyant, tone deaf songwriterproducer behind the ‘60s hits Have I the Right, Just Like Eddie, Johnny, Remember Me and Telstar. Contains very strong language, strong sex and violence. Hurrah!) and new Croydonset tale The Kid. Obviously there will

Welcome, everyone, to the first EVER Croydon film festival hurrah! also be a screening of Telstar and also an exclusive screening of The Kid trailer. It’s £10 in and starts at 8pm. There’s more interactivity with filmmakers to be had throughout the festival, starting with A Film-Makers Conference in the Clocktower on April 10th. A full day of workshops and whatnot, including a Music Video workshop with Adam Linzey, Enrico Tessarin and Robert Rose, a DIY shorts workshop with Barrington Robinson, a documentary Q&A with Ken McGill, director of The Graham Taylor documentary, An Impossible Job, and an afternoon session looking at how to break through into films with Enrico Tessarin (New Treatment/Fourth Passenger Ltd), Manny Bonnett (Director of Sophia’s Diary), Barrington Robinson (Award winning short producer) and David Belshaw (Vice President of Freemantle Media). All this is followed by Making Factual TV, hosted by Simon Collins, Vice Principle of The Brit School with Steve Gowans - Head of Factual Ent, Channel 5, Barrington Robinson Award winning short producer, Ken McGill - Award winning film maker and Jeff Simpson - Television producer and director. Blimey. All this is FREE but you have to register. Do so by visiting croydonfilmfestival.org.uk or emailing film@croydon.gov.uk.

Elsewhere, one reason that the Croydon Film Festival was satrted was to celebrate all the amazingly talented filmmakers living in Croydon (e-mail the festival to join the Croydon Filmmakers’ Network - details on website) so why not get involved with a couple of competitions in the form of MOBILE MOVIES - Make 60 second films on your Mobile Phone and upload them at croydonfilmfestival.org.uk. Deadline 16th April (vote online for your favourite from 17th April); 48HR CHALLENGE: At 6pm on Friday 16th April we’ll be handing out film briefs in sealed envelopes. At 6pm on Sunday 18th April we’ll be collecting in your DVDs. What happens in the intervening 48hrs is down to you! Register at the website by 12th April. If you’re a youngster (aged between 14 and 19) interested in film-making then why not sign up to Croydon Film Ambassadors, a new group consisting of young people who live or study in Croydon and attend weekly workshops with filmmaker Jaime Taylor at the Clocktower on Thursdays from 6–8pm. Using professional equipment, the group develop ideas and create new short films for screening at events (including their own night at this year’s Croydon Film Festival). Croydon Film Ambassadors are currently recruiting so to join or find out more email film@croydon.gov.uk. If you don’t want to get involved in any of this and would rather just sit back and watch some quality films, the festival has that covered too, with

screenings of the Three Colours Trilogy Blue, White, Red (15), from 2pm on 24th April. Spend the day with Krzysztof Kieslowski’s landmark trilogy inspired by the ideals symbolised by the colours of the French flag – liberté, égalité, fraternité (freedom, equality and brotherhood). BLUE is the first film in the trilogy, taking ‘freedom’ as its theme. Julie (Juliette Binoche) tries to deal with the loss of her husband and her daughter in a car crash by leaving everything and everyone in her life behind her, seeking the most absolute kind of freedom – freedom from the world around her and from the memories in her mind. WHITE, a light-hearted black comedy, tells the story of a Polish hairdresser — divorced, homeless, penniless and humiliated he is left on the streets with a single suitcase. Returning by unlikely methods to his hometown in Poland, Karol is determined to get back on his feet and win back the wife he is still in love with. RED follows Valentine, a model who, after her car accidentally hits a dog, strikes up an unlikely relationship with its owner, a retired judge (JeanLouis Trintignant). Despite their differences, a friendship develops between them and they find they both have something to learn about life and people from each other. Bring your comfy trousers and maybe a cushion fro numb arse syndrome. There will be an interval after each film to get up and wander and have a ciggie and whatnot, and snacks will be on hand all day. The event finishes at

7.40pm and will cost you just £12 for all three films. Kids (and, frankly, adults) are catered for with showings of Buster Keaton’s The General, Powell and Pressburger’s The Red Shoes, (considered as visually one of the most innovative and beautiful works of cinema ever created), the cartoon The Princess & The Frog, (which is also an Autism friendly screening) and Pipi Longstocking, more on which in a moment. More details as ever from the website. Possibly the film festival’s most exciting innovation, however, comes from the strand ‘Fantastic Films in Unusual Locations’, which does exactly what it says on the tin by screening films out and about in Croydon. A bloody good idea, as far as we’re concerned, and we’re only sad that a couple of the events that were mooted didn’t come off in the end. Hopefully this year will be a roaring success and the other stuff will appear next time. For this year though, we’ll start with the aforementioned Pipi Longstocking, the tale of an irreverant Swedish girl and her exuberant adventures, which is being shown (which we think is an extraordinary result) at IKEA, Purley Way, home of Sweden’s premier accoutrement emporium. Think how much bureacracy had to be negotiated there - marvellous. Anyway, it’s showing in the restaurant at both 12.30 and 5.30pm on 12th April, kids can eat free after 3pm when any adult meal is purchased. (Conditions apply, please visit ikea.co.uk/croydon) and tickets

can be obtained from IKEA now (in person only). Slightly further afield, why not sneak into school after hours for a screening of Son Of Rambow at Addington High School, Fairchildes Avenue, New Addington. The film revolves around Will Proudfoot, who has been brought up in a strictly religious household, forbidden to watch TV or listen to music. After Lee Carter, the school trouble-maker, blows Will’s mind with a pirate copy of Rambo: First Blood, Will’s easily persuaded to act in Lee’s home-made movie sequel. Described as an heartwarming comedy, Son Of Rambow stars friend of the mag Jessica Hynes (nee Stevenson) and comic genius Eric Sykes. Tuesday, 27 April 2010 - 6:30 PM £3 / Tickets available from Addington High School, The Warehouse and Burgess Boys Pet Care, Addington High School. At the other end of the scale, and of town, on Thursday 29th April at 8pm head for The Edge in The Norbury for a fantastic party night with cocktails and a screening of Coyote Ugly, the tale of Violet Sanford, moving to New

York to pursue her dream of becoming a famous songwriter who finds herself desperate and broke. Through a twist of fate, the shy, innocent Violet lands a job as one of the barmaids at the hottest nightclub in town - the wild and fun Coyote Ugly. Just £3 in (over 18’s only), and tickets are available from the bar. Lastly, back into Croydon and to The Green Dragon, where this is happening: SUNDAY 18TH APRIL SING-ALONG-A WICKER MAN (18) TIME: 7PM TICKETS: £3 Dust down your best Scottish accent, dress up as your favourite character and come and join in with the singing, buttock-slapping and dialogue of this horror classic. Your hosts, David Bramwell and Eliza Skelton will get things warmed up with a little live music, stories and fun, lead you through the actions and lyrics for the songs and then, at the ‘Witching Hour’, you’ll be given a goody bag full of surprises – then we’ll roll the film… WARNING – NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED OR SENSITIVE! “KOOKY BRITISH SILLINESS AT ITS

BEST” Big Issue. Tickets for this madness are available from The Green Dragon. The whole festival winds up on Friday 30th April at 7.30pm in The Clocktower with the Croydon Film Festival Awards. This red carpet event will include a welcome address from Munira Mirza - Advisor to the Mayor of London on Arts and Culture. Among other prizes, successful filmmakers will receive 3d animation and imaging software and gift packages from The ICA, and there will be canapés by India Dining Tapas (this is where you will find me...). For further information email film@croydon.gov.uk. And that’s your lot - I think you’ll agree that for a first attempt it’s not half bad, with loads of great films and brilliant chances to get involved. We hope the festival goes from strength to strength, not least of all because we’ve just ordered our popcorn in bulk. Now, if you don’t mind, shut up, there’s a film coming on. . . Further details on all events and tickets etc can be obtained from www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk

A Deep guide to local places that’ve been used in some famous, some obscure and some right old odd films over the years, complete with nearby hostelries and points of interest for the discerning film buff. . . OUR MOTHER’S HOUSE (1967) Director: Jack Clayton (The Innocents) Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Mark Lester. . . Synopsis: A genuinely disturbing and spooky pyschological chiller about the seven Hook children who, when their mother dies, bury her in the back garden and carry on as normal out of fear of being ‘taken away’. Complete with seances and shrines, things begin to fall further apart with the arrival of Charlie (Bogarde), their dissolute father, who is holding a dark secret. An highly recommended classic chiller. Locations: The House: Chepstow Rise, East Croydon / Addiscombe. You can see the very blurred sign when one of the girls receives a motorbike ride from a passer-by. All the Victorian houses in the area have been cleared, in an all too customary act of cultural vandalism, for 1970s housing and all that is left is the post box, street light and plane tree on

Chichester Road, (seen as the motorcyclist roars off). ‘Our Mother’s House’ stood close to the southeast corner of Chepstow Rise. Nearest pubs: The Cricketers, Addiscombe Road. KONGA (1961) Director: John Lemont Stars: Michael Gough (best known as Alfred the Butler in the Batman films) Synopsis: This, from www.britishhorrorfilms.co.uk, does it better than I ever could: ‘Konga is, as you would expect from the title, a

double in size (courtesy of some particularly un-special effects). There's a great bit where the cat manages to lick up some spilled serum, so Decker simply grabs a handy gun and shoots it dead. For some reason he reckons that a rapidly-growing feral chimp would be preferable to an overlarge ginger tom. Perhaps he was worried about what damage such an animal could cause to the curtains? Decker is managing to fit in a bit of biology teaching amongst his catshooting and monkey-growing activities, but the only kind of biology he actually wants to practice is with a

“Fantastic!” says a bored police sergent, “There’s a huge monster gorilla that’s constantly growing to outlandish proportions loose on the streets!” film which involves a giant ape, but it’s much more bizarre than just ‘King Kong in London’. As a plane crashes unconvincingly in the jungle, we learn that it contained famous botanist Charles Decker. A year later, Decker (Michael Gough - on top form) mysteriously re-appears - proudly sporting a chimp called Konga and a wig and claiming to be on the verge of a link ‘between what grows in the earth and animal life’. This being the 1960s, few sensible questions are asked by the press waiting to greet him at the airport like "How did you get that chimp through customs?". Decker goes home and immediately starts work, which involves creating living plants with "human characteristics" (see The Mutations and Die Monster Die for similar cobblers) and creating a serum from their leaves, which he injects into Konga and sees him immediately 8

busty blonde in his class called Sandra. "There is a maturity about you now, Sandra…" he schmoozes. "You have it in you to become a true scientist…" And that's not all he plans to have in her, either, if you catch my drift. As usual with these nutty professors, he's not averse to telling the world what he's up to. His claims that he'll soon be able to "change the shape of human beings" gets him into trouble with the Dean of his college and it becomes clear that his only recourse is to set Konga on the unfortunate man. More drugs are pumped into the chimp, and this time it changes into no, not an even bigger chimp - a man in a gorilla suit (hurrah!). The Dean is soon marmalised, with Decker chillingly likening him to a "lab rat". Margaret (the horse-faced secretary) finds out what's been going on, but agrees to keep schtum

if he makes an honest woman of her. Rather charmingly, she explains: "Whatever may be shoddy and spoiled in my life, one thing will be clean. I will be Mrs Charles Decker!" Decker has by now lost it big style, and keeps sending his hairy friend out on homicidal errands which he claims are just "testing Konga for obedience", but when Margaret discovers Decker snogging Sandra in the greenhouse, she decides to take her revenge using the power of enormous monkeys. She hypnotises Konga to obey only her and injects him with enough serum to make him really quite big (she then promptly snuffs it). Konga picks up Decker (his reaction? The constant repetition of one line: "Put me down! You fool!" which, to give the film makers their due, does get funnier each time it's uttered) and heads towards Big Ben (or, in fact, Croydon High Street Ed). However, any hopes from the viewer that we might be in for a bout of wholesale destruction are to be short-lived. Konga's rampage is restricted to the occasional appearance loitering behind a building, and lots of reaction shots from people looking upwards. "Fantastic!" says a bored police sergeant. "There is a huge monster gorilla that is constantly growing to outlandish proportions loose on the streets!" I'm sure you can guess the rest but if your guess involves Konga

doing anything other than standing still and waiting for the army to blow the crap out of him, you'd be wrong. The final use he puts Decker to is one of the more entertaining moments of the film, mind you. What saves this non-spectacular travesty from eternal damnation is of course, Michael Gough. The man is on top form - shooting cats for no reason, badly mistreating his ugly secretary-cum-lover and lusting after busty ladies who are young enough to be his grand-daughter. And noone wears a wig quite as spectacularly badly as Gough does. There are also a few good ideas, and even the occasional surprise during the dross. The one vaguely heroic figure (Sandra's boyfriend, Bob) gets brutally killed before he has the chance to do anything, and once again pretty much everyone dies. There are even hints at possible homosexual bestiality on Gough's part: "We know each other much better than the world suspects…" he confides in the chimp at one point, and there's a great bit when he barks at Margaret: "Please leave, I want to be alone with Konga!" However, this could just be my mucky mind going into overdrive…” Locations: Croydon High Street. Nearest pubs: Take your pick from any around the High Street, Surrey Street, Crown Hill ‘triangle’. BRAZIL (1985) Director: Terry Gilliam Stars: Jonathan Pryce, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin, Ian Richardson, Jim Broadbent. . . Synopsis: I doubt anyone out there doesn’t know what Brazil is about, but just in case: With bureaucracy and ductwork running amok in a dystopian Orwellian future. Brazil is the story of a mixup that leads to the imprisonment of Mr. Buttle, shoe repairman, instead of Harry Tuttle, illegal freelance Heating Engineer. Bureaucrat Sam Lowry (prone to escapes to a fantasy world) gets branded a terrorist and becomes hunted by the state himself in the process of correcting a clerical error. Locations: The state-run torture 10

chamber is inside the IKEA towers on the Purley Way (it’s not still there, but that’s where it was filmed). Other bits filmed thereabouts. Nearest pubs: Hmm, No pubs as such, but a couple of ropey restaurants, and the bowling alley has a bar, I believe. SAXON (2007) Director: Greg Loftin Stars: Sean Harris (24Hr Party People (Ian Curtis)), Sarah Matravers, (Footballers’ Wives), Henry Kelly (him from Going For Gold). Synopsis: Saxon is described as “a black comedy with a Chandler-esque narrative, high on spaghetti western tension and populated by a bizarre gallery of the good, the bad and the weird. Loftin’s approach is similar in tone to US director Rian Johnson (Brick), following an anti-hero thrust into the role of detective to unravel the web of deceit around him. Except Loftin’s impenetrable microcosm isn’t one of kids and slang, but of a council estate called Saxon - a place on the verge of collapse. Main character Eddie is a man with a past. Recently released from prison, he finds his old stomping ground a ghost town and is quickly hired by former friend Linda (Matravers) to find her missing husband. Unfortunately, Eddie isn’t what you’d consider ‘fast’ anymore. Having given up the drink his skills are frequently

VELVET GOLDMINE (1998) Director: Todd Haynes Stars: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brian Slade, Christian Bale, Toni Collette, Eddie Izzard Synopsis: 1971: Glamrock explodes all over the world. Brian Slade, a young rockstar, inspires numerous teenagers to paint their nails and explore their own sexuality. In the end, unable to escape the role he created for himself, Slade plots his own murder. When his fans discovers that the murder is a fake, his star falls and he is forgotten about. 1984: Arthur, a journalist, gets assigned the story of Brian Slade. When Arthur was young and grew up in Manchester, he was more than a fan of Slade. Reluctantly he accepts the assignment and starts to investigate what happened to his glamrock hero.

Locations: You’ll like this one. The opening shot, supposed to be ‘New York - 1984’ is actually Croydon Underpass. Hurrah! Nearest pubs: No actual pubs, but the hotel bars of the Fairfield and Jury’s Inn hotels are right on it. And finally some others that were made around here: THE DA VINCI CODE (2006) Director: Ron Howard Stars: Tom Hanks Synopsis: Loose stool water of the highest order. Locations: Fairfield Halls. Nearest pubs: Fairfield Halls bar, The Brief. HOPE AND GLORY (1987) Director: John Boorman Stars: Sebastian Rice-Edwards Synopsis: A semiautobiographical project by John Boorman about a nine year old boy called Bill as he grows up in London during the blitz of World War 2. Locations: Just says ‘Croydon’. THE TWISTED TALE OF BLOODY MARY (2008) Not the drink, the person. Locations: Old Palace School (interiors) Nearest pubs: The Gun Tavern. HELLCATS: MUD WRESTLING (1983) Er, ok. Locations: It just says Croydon, no further details. Anyone? DWARVES IN SHOWBIZ (2002) Yes, really. Made by Channel 5 Television. The BFI say this: “Documentary on various little people who have a career in the entertainment industry, from actor Kenny Baker to five-man strip ensemble the Half Monty”. Say no more. Locations: Again, just says Croydon, no further details. If anyone can fill us in on more Croydon films or the missing locations, please let us know: angela@deep-london.co.uk

TRIVIA QUIZ So you think you know all about the filmic history of Croydon? Take our fun quiz and find out. . . 1) The actor who played ‘Oddbod Junior’ in ‘Carry On Screaming’ was once the landlord of which Croydon pub? a) The Canterbury Arms b) The Rose and Crown c) The Forum 2) The writer / producer of ‘Konga’, Herman Cohen, secured permission to close Croydon High Street to stage a battle between the British Army and a giant Gorilla by sending the gift of a colour television round to the Chief Constable. a) True b) False 3) In the early 1900’s a German film crew came over to Coulsdon North (as was) train station to film a scene where a young lady was tied to the railway track. The train was supposed to stop but she was on the fast London to Brighton line and was killed horribly. What punishment did the station-master who had okayed the whole thing receive? a) He was tried for murder. b) None. c) He was demoted. 4) Croydon-born legendary director David Lean always wanted to work with Marlon Brando, so to which classic Lean film did he offer Brando the starring role? a) Doctor Zhivago b) Lawrence Of Arabia c) Brief Encounter 5) Who sole-produced the film ‘Telstar - The Joe Meek Story’? a) Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan b) Former Crystal Palace manager Terry Vegetables c) Ex-Palace player Mark Bright Answers: 1(a), 2(a), 3(c), 4(b), 5(a).

labeled “crap” and he spends most of the time getting a good shoeing. Elsewhere, Eddie crosses paths with Councilman Russell, the big bad sheriff of the piece, clearing out the wasters of Saxon estate ready for a new airport runway, and the film certainly has some shades of social realism despite the Lynchian strangeness. Filmed in a real condemned estate, Saxon’s environment is graffiti and oppressive architecture. Like most noirs, Eddie is driven by his desire to atone for his sins and escape to a better world. Loftin’s clever choice of location reflects the same dilemma within modern Britain where some estates are left to fend for themselves, cut off from the world, their inhabitants living at the whim of council funding. Taking what British cinema does best – grim, kitchen sink drama – and warping it with American imagery and pop culture, Loftin has created a spoof of masculine values and heroics. Destined to become a cult classic, it is proof that there are still filmmakers in the UK with a taste for anarchy.” Locations: The now demolished Roundshaw Estate, Wallington.

Fast and furious fun with Croydon’s very own all female Roller Derby team, the Fenris Flyers. . .

oller Derby, apparently, is the fastest growing sport in the UK and with the release of new film ‘Whip It’, it looks like it’s set to get even bigger. The film, a comedy/drama is Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut and follows the travails of Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page), an indie-loving misfit who finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league. Sounds fun! Actually, apparently, it is, and it’s garnered almost universally positive reviews. Not that any of that matters to the ladies (roller derby is, unusually, almost entirely a female affair) of Croydon’s very own roller derby team, the Fenris Flyers, who were risking life and limb on four tiny wheels long before the film came along, and will no doubt still be doing so long after it’s gone. Don’t worry at this point if you’re wondering what the hell we’re going on about as it is, over here at least, all relatively new, so if your only experience of rollerskating is roller disco, here’s a helpful if pheneomenally pretentious bit of background from Wikipedia: “Roller derby is an American invented contact sport - and historically, a form of sports entertainment - based on formation roller skating around an oval track, with points scored as certain players lap members of an opposing team. In past decades, roller derby had been primarily a professional or paid sport for both women and men. “Contemporary roller derby is international, predominantly female, typically operates on an amateur (or unpaid) circuit and has a strong do it yourself ethic which often features both athleticism and a punk thirdwave feminism aesthetic.” Or, in plain English, these girls have attitude, something that’s reflected in the tradition of skate names, roller derby girls’ irreverant

burlesque-esque pseudonyms - Fenris Flyers, for example, include Mosquito, Annaconda, Jeopardy Jinx, Ghouldielocks, Liv fast, Skatja Boloksov (ha!), Maggie Fracture, Amazon Dragstar, Coco Dean, The Don, Arwen Red, Zyklon C and Dot Cottonmouth. But why, what and how, I hear you ask? Let’s ask someone who actually does it, shall we, in the form of Fenris Flyers founder (alliteration-haters

beware!) Dee Hogan, who writes on the Roller Derby Croydon! facebook page: “It’s about time croydon's femme fatales had a derby team so I've decided to start one up! Roller derby is a full contact sport which is predominantly female, its a great way to stay in shape and meet new people but its definitely not for the faint hearted! The aim of the game is for your

Jammer (point scorer) to pass through the pack of skaters and gain points for every opposing blocker they pass, catch back up with the pack and pass through again, trying to score as many points as possible within the 2 minute time. Your job is to clear the path or assist your point scorer through the pack, and stop the opposing point scorer (jammer) from scoring points by either knocking her down or ‘booty blocking’ (getting in her way). “Its very difficult to describe the sport that is roller derby in a small amount of words, so unless you go to a bout (match/game) you may find it hard to understand. Check out this video for a better understanding: http://doiop.com/wheels” She’s not joking when she says it’s a full contact sport, I’ve seen some of the injuries and frankly, it’s all a bit too energetic and indeed dangerous

for me, but if you’re a female with a ‘punk third-wave feminism aesthetic’, or a female with any kind of aesthetic at all who enjoys knocking other females over whilst hurtling around on little wheels then this could well be the sport for you. Fenris Flyers describe themselves as “women of every race, ability, size, sexuality and confidence. We are mothers, sisters, artists, musicians, girlfirends - locally sourced from the concrete jungle of Croydon”, which pretty much covers everyone, and serves to illustrate the inclusive nature of the sport, which is no bad thing. Men can get involved too, by the way, for example, the Flyers photographer, Danny Bourne, aka Jay Pegg is also a trainee referee (dannybournephotography.co.uk), Matt Pollard does all their internet wizardry and Aide at the Scream Lounge has made his venue the

home of the Croydon Roller Derby Girls, so if you’re a fella you can get involved too, even if it’s just by going along and supporting these insane women at their bouts. It looks mental - approved! Fenris Flyers are always looking for new recruits, both female skaters and male or female referees. If you’re interested in giving it a go, e-mail: fenrisflyers@gmail.com OR deathpixie666@hotmail.com OR croydonrollerderby@live.co.uk, or pop along to one of their current training sessions: Mondays 6.30-8pm in St George’s Walk, Croydon, Wednesdays 6.30-8pm at Monks Hill Sports Centre and Sundays 2-4pm, also at Monks Hill Sports Centre. More info from www.myspace.com/fenrisflyers, or find them on facebook under Roller Derby Croydon! They’re also always looking for sponsors and are holding their first fundraising night on Saturday 10th April at Scream Lounge featuring live music from Kitty Hudson, The Traitors and Los, a raffle, merchandise for sale and all sorts of other shenanigans. It’s £3 in and starts at 8pm. ‘Whip It’ the roller derby film, is out now. Happy rolling! Pictures by Danny Bourne: Previous page: Claire. This page: Aide ‘Coco Dean’ Ohirein. Opposite page top left: Mid Bout Dee helps out a team mate (left Dee Hogan, far right, 'Frightening Bolt'). Top right: Rolling with the big hits in Bedford (Liv -left, Frightening Bolt right). 2nd row left: Liv and Laura take a hit (L-R: Dee Hogan, Olivia Jane Day, Laura Ryan, Beth Cox) 2nd row right: Zyklon C warming up. 3rd row left: At the Bedfordshire RollerGirls Mixed scrimmage (Liv Day far right) 3rd row right: Anna takes a flying fall (L-R: Helen Burgess Dee Hogan Anna Leckshedt, Vicky Walters). Bottom: Training (L-R: Olivia Jane Day, Anna Leckshedt, Vicky Walters, Dee Hogan, Beth Cox, Laura Ryan, Aide Ohirein).

n 1836 William Philip Molyneux, the 2nd Earl of Sefton, founded a horse race on land his family owned at Aintree. Since then, every year, forty horses have battled around the tough 4 1/2 mile course and over the 30+ fences. It’s the greatest horse race in the world. It’s the Grand National. This year the National goes off like a frog in a sock on Saturday 10th April at 4.15pm (live on BBC1) and as usual it’s going to be a bun-fight between the (maximum of) 40 horses who go to post. As you’d expect from the race where pretty much everyone has a flutter, there are plenty of tipsters out there who’ll tell you they know who’s going to win, and then Mon Mome romps in at 100/1, so what do they know? Incidentally, Mon Mome is running again this year at 12/1, as are previous winners Comply Or Die (I had that one thanks to Doctor Who - it’s a long story. This year he’s at 25/1) and Silver Birch (50/1). However, you can get some ideas through looking at trends, betting and other factors, for example, the smart money if it stays wet seems to be on Black Apalache, who loves the mud, but with the ground now reading on the ‘soft side of good’ and dry weather forecast that could be out of the window. Rumours circulating that champion jockey A P McCoy will saddle Don’t Push It have seen his odds shorten

from 33/1 to 20/1, even though McCoy has never won the National (this will be his 16th attempt). Other significant ante-post movers are Snowy Morning, in to 16/1 from 20, Dream Alliance, now 33/1 from 40/1 and Ellerslie George, whose odds have halved from 100/1 in to 50/1. Elsewhere, someone with far too much time on their hands has analysed the key trends to help you find a winner, and these are: • Horses that are 8 to 12 years old. • A handicap rating between 136 and 157 on the day. • Weight of 11 stone 5lb or under. • Won over at least three miles. • Have run in at least ten chases. • Won a chase worth at least £17,000. Horses that qualify under at least one of those criteria this year include: Snowy Morning, Arbor Supreme, Niche Market, Hello Bud, Dream Alliance and Eric’s Charm. The favourite (at the moment) is Big Fella Thanks, which is one of ‘my horses’ in that I’ve backed it and won a few times, but at 7/1 the value isn’t really there. I don’t like backing favourites, especially in the National (in the last 100 years only 11 favourites have won the race), and I can’t work out why he’s so short in the betting, given that trainer Paul Nicholls has never won the National (44 runners he’s had). I shall still have a punt on

him, but I’ll also be looking elsewhere (and at the 6 other horses in the race that I always back such as Knowhere, Can’t Buy Time and Dream Alliance, who’s looking increasingly tempting). In the Deep offices Petal Dunwoody fancies Irish Raptor whereas other money comes in from a raft of online tipping sites for Niche Market, Mon Mome and Comply Or Die (2nd last year), Tricky Trickster, Can’t Buy Time and pretty much every horse in the field. Of course, come the big day, when everyone in Britain has a flutter and everything can (and generally does) happen, all the form study in the world probably won’t help you. That’s the thrill of the National - we could easily end up with another long-price winner - even another 100/1 like Mon Mome, or Foinavon, or Tipperary Tim, or Gregalach, or Caughoo. I just hope this year that I’m on it.... Before we go, one last tip is to put your bet on at Paddy Power, who are offering 1/4 odds on the first 5 places, where with other bookies it’s only the first 4 places, so if your horse drags itself over the line in 5th place, you’ll still get a return on an each way bet. Anyway, below you’ll find the list of the 65 runners still potentially in the National at time of press, although this will be whittled down to a maximum of 40 before the big day. Good luck!

No*. Form:

Name:

Age:

Weight:

Trainer / Jockey (if known)

Odds*:

MADISON DU BERLAIS (FR)

11-10

David Pipe

40/1 12/1

101-3244

001-P3463

MON MOME (FR)

11-07

Venetia Williams

P151U-02

BLACK APALACHI (IRE)

11-06

Dessie Hughes IRE / D O’Regan 12/1

15-50030

JOE LIVELY (IRE)

11-06

Colin Tizzard / Joe Tizzard

50/1

0-211501

VIC VENTURI (IRE)

11-06

Dessie Hughes IRE

14/1

1/P002-00

COMPLY OR DIE (IRE)

11-05

David Pipe / Timmy Murphy

25/1

201-423P

DON'T PUSH IT (IRE)

11-05

Jonjo O'Neill

20/1

3-3U2404P

MADE IN TAIPAN (IRE)

11-04

Tom Mullins IRE

100/1

401-03520

NICHE MARKET (IRE)

11-04

Bob Buckler / Harry Skelton

16/1

22121-210

TRICKY TRICKSTER (IRE)

11-04

Paul Nicholls / B Geraghty

14/1

31FU-3644

CLOUDY LANE

11-03

D McCain Jnr / Jason Maguire

50/1

PUPP/-21P

DREAM ALLIANCE

11-03

Philip Hobbs

33/1

1P00-60

NOZIC (FR)

11-03

Paul Nicholls / Liam Treadwell

50/1

553-2057

MY WILL (FR)

11-02

Paul Nicholls / Nick Schofield

33/1

3606-4F

PABLO DU CHARMIL (FR)

11-02

David Pipe

66/1

0112313

BACKSTAGE (FR)

11-00

Gordon Elliott IRE

20/1

P6-51110

BALLYHOLLAND (IRE)

11-00

Colin McBratney IRE

22/1

FP-1P1PP

BEAT THE BOYS (IRE)

11-00

Nigel Twiston-Davies / B Hughes 50/1

100-000U0

PREISTS LEAP (IRE)

11-00

Tom O'Leary IRE

314F-016

CAN'T BUY TIME (IRE)

10-13

Jonjo O'Neill

20/1

1103223

SNOWY MORNING (IRE)

10-13

Willie Mullins IRE / D J Casey

16/1

2U136-2U1

BIG FELLA THANKS

10-12

Paul Nicholls / Ruby Walsh

7/1

143301-00

CHARACTER BUILDING (IRE)

10-11

John Quinn

20/1

60/144-P

STATE OF PLAY

10-11

Evan Williams / Paul Moloney

16/1

00-12100

ELLERSLIE GEORGE (IRE)

10-10

Nick Mitchell / Christian Williams 50/1

2P-4P1540

BALLYFITZ

10-09

N Twiston-Davies / D England

50/1

043545U

CONNA CASTLE (IRE)

10-09

Jimmy Mangan IRE

66/1

02P5-011

ERIC'S CHARM (FR)

10-09

O Sherwood / W Hutchinson

50/1

212/0-0000

KING JOHNS CASTLE (IRE)

10-09

Arthur Moore IRE / P Carberry

33/1

F2-305467

OLLIE MAGERN

10-09

N Twiston-Davies / Tom Molloy

100/1

330-30U2

ARBOR SUPREME (IRE)

10-08

Willie Mullins IRE / P Townend

12/1

02P-253

MALJIMAR (IRE)

10-08

Nick Williams / Daryl Jacob

33/1

U01-4U5

IRISH RAPTOR (IRE)

10-07

Nigel Twiston-Davies / P Brennan 33/1

6P/6220-0

MR POINTMENT (IRE)

10-07

Paul Murphy

66/1

000-33010

PIRAYA (FR)

10-07

David Pipe / Johnny Farrelly

66/1

03-02312

THE PACKAGE

10-07

David Pipe

14/1

11-035U00

HELLO BUD (IRE)

10-06

Nigel Twiston-Davies

40/1

1P6-1420

PALYPSO DE CREEK (FR)

10-06

Charlie Longsdon / Tom Siddall

40/1

P63/52-P

FLINTOFF (USA)

10-05

Venetia Williams

50/1

23/32-31P

ABBEYBRANEY (IRE)

10-05

Howard Johnson

40/1

50PP/05-0

CERIUM (FR)

10-05

Paul Murphy

66/1

0F-26r20

SILVER BIRCH (IRE)

10-05

Gordon Elliott IRE

50/1

56/-33P5

ROYAL ROSA (FR)

10-05

Howard Johnson

100/1

-3PP462F

KNOWHERE (IRE)

10-04

Nigel Twiston-Davies

100/1

3025-0560

OODACHEE

10-04

Charlie Swan IRE

66/1

P4F1311

WHINSTONE BOY (IRE)

10-04

Jimmy Mangan IRE

16/1

0P03-402

FAASEL (IRE)

10-03

David Pipe

66/1 66/1

66/1

P/1r40P-0

OFFICIER DE RESERVE (FR)

10-03

Venetia Williams

115-30011

CHIEF DAN GEORGE (IRE)

10-02

Jimmy Moffatt / Paddy Aspell

25/1

111P20

DUERS (IRE)

10-02

Paul Magnier IRE

100/1

P01-1F01

BALLYTRIM (IRE)

10-01

Willie Mullins IRE

33/1

20-0U004

OFFSHORE ACCOUNT (IRE)

10-01

Charlie Swan IRE

50/1

0/-P220P6

PAK JACK (FR)

10-01

Richard Phillips

100/1

366//4-547

KINGS ADVOCATE (IRE)

10-00

Tom Taaffe IRE

100/1

1/3F-116P

TREACLE (IRE)

10-00

Tom Taaffe IRE

50/1

145-2613

GALANT NUIT (FR)

9-13

Ferdy Murphy

66/1

31F4-22

BELON GALE (IRE)

9-12

Howard Johnson / J O’Farrell

66/1

45-0600P

POMME TIEPY (FR)

9-12

Willie Mullins IRE

66/1

1021-02D6

MERIGO (FR)

9-10

Andrew Parker

66/1

53414-00

CHIARO (FR)

9-09

Philip Hobbs

100/1

5/44-U335P

ACCORDING TO JOHN (IRE)

9-08

Nicky Richards

100/1

24-512P0P

LORUM LEADER (IRE)

9-07

Dr Richard Newland

100/1

1342/-0PP0

OVER THE CREEK

9-04

David Pipe

66/1

0/13P/-FP52

WEE ROBBIE

9-00

Nick Gifford

100/1

2U1/P6P-4P

OFFALY (IRE)

8-12

Pru Townsley

200/1

All info correct at time of going to press but is subject to change. All odds quoted are from Paddy Power.

Eight sides, two floors – and the travelator! NICK BOOTH goes in search of the legendary lost Whitgift Centre hostelry…

architecture of Croydon. If you look at photographs of the buildings cleared away to make room for the ‘space-age’ town centre redesign of the 1960s, you find on the whole

onservatives are sentimental about the past; socialists are sentimental about the future. Both are wrong. This aphorism is nicely demonstrable in the 18

The Forum in its heyday circa 1985

dowdy and somewhat narrow streets that are grimy, cramped and tired. The sane man can shed few tears for their demise. What those streets were replaced with has

turned out to be just as dowdy and dated in a quarter of the time. That free-and-easy future of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;machines for living inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which so gripped the minds of 19

‘progressives’ never quite arrived. What the architects and highhanded town planners were actually creating was two or three vast concrete wind tunnels, all done on an inhuman scale. But there were some good bits. I’m quite fond of the Fairfield Halls, for example. But the best bit of

evidently to other members, this was the lost city of Atlantis of vanished Croydon public houses. A sort of Titanic of the local lost pub fraternity. I set a competition to find a good picture of The Forum. One Rickie Blaikie quickly obliged and then we all just gawped. There it was, The Forum, in all its bizarre,

The Forum was such a fixture of the Whitgift you never thought it would go. Maybe that’s why there are so few pictures of it - nobody thought it worth photographing. . . modernism Croydon ever had was The Forum, the pub in the middle of the Whitgift Centre. When I started the Facebook group Lost Croydon Boozers & Clubs back in 2008 one of the aims was to find as many pictures of the Forum as possible. To me, and

octagonal glory. And there was the travelator! The one that took you from ground floor almost to the upstairs bar. But let me rewind. Jiggery-pokery with that part of the shopping centre – The Forum stood just about where that

View from the back of the Whitgift. Forum ringed.

fountain thingybob is in the middle of the Whitgift, opposite where the suit shop is now. Though some people say it was much further forward. It was built in the part of the centre known as Trinity Square, in 1968. As you can see from the picture, it was a two-storey, eightsided building – the design had a bit of a vogue then. There is a pub on Bankside rather like it, though smaller in scale. It was a restaurant and a bar and, when it opened for business on the 24th August, 1969 – one week after Woodstock, it suddenly occurs to me – its licensees were Mr and Mrs Fred Scott. It was open from 8.30 in the morning (serving food) to 10.30pm at night. 10.30pm! In the Whitgift Centre! Can you imagine that now… Wouldn’t want to be moseying around at that time in that neck of the woods these days. But back then if you’d got stabbed through the heart for looking the wrong way at a truculent, drug-addled child wearing a hood over his head, you would have been on the front page of every newspaper in the country the next morning and questions would have been asked in Parliament. By 1973 it was being run by Derek and Vera Everett and was an Ind Coope house doing lunches and hot and cold snacks – see pic. Its telephone number was 01-686 8248. Try ringing that now. If someone picks it up and says, ‘Hello, Forum?’ and you can hear a busy bar in the background, put the phone down double quick and have a stiff drink. Then have another one. My own teenage memories of the Forum are sitting in the ‘fishbowl’ upstairs, swilling lager with pals and thinking what a funny old place it was. I knew a barman there once. He was a crook I seem to remember. But The Forum was such a fixture of the Whitgift you never thought it would ever go. Perhaps that’s why there seems to be hardly any pictures of it – nobody thought it 20

was worth photographing. Darren Terry, Lost Croydon Pubs member, said: ‘I recall the summers outside were a top laugh but I also remember Xmas Eve lunchtimes being an equally good session after a half day at work. ‘What a great pub. I used to love the loonies that drunk in there. My first job was working for Sun Alliance in Lansdowne Road, so every lunchtime we used to get through the underpass, five quid out of the Nat West on the way and spend a great lunchtime in there.’ Intriguingly, according to hairdresser and local lo-fi singersongwriter, Nick Reeves ‘it was a haunt of several of the Wonder Stuff at some point.’ And, on sending through the much anticipated interior picture (see over), ‘Here it is - the holy grail! This is inside The Forum (the Whitgift Centre): as to placing a date on it...mmm... well, it's all a little hazy! over my (eek!) right shoulder is Sheraton& Hughes... which was yet to become Waterstones. The orange hair and, ahem, dreads would suggest mid to late eighties.As you can see it is day time...’ Clare Cook said: ‘It was lovely to sit in the sun on your lunchbreak; when the weather was nice you could catch the rays as there was plenty of seats.’ Tim Radley offered these memories: ‘I remember spending Thursday afternoons in The Forum when we had a two-hour lunch break from college, we all used to get tipsy then go back to college for a three-hour session in the kitchen, every week a different person cut or burnt themselves.’ Maggie Albert Thompson said: ‘This used to be one heaving place in the summer days! I remember dashing out in my lunch break to pop in there, such laughs! The Whitgift Centre has never been the same since!’ Other memories from the Lost Pubs facebook group is of ‘huge groups of skinheads standing

Early to mid 70s, judging by the chap in the flares. Note the changes even between here and its closure.

“This used to be one heaving place in the summer days. Such laughs! The Whitgift Centre has never been the same since.”

This picture was taken by the same guy as the one above, he says from around the same place but we’re not so sure. You can see the office block in the background but having looked around ourselves we surmise that The Forum was stood where the ‘central atrium’ now is, i.e the main open space where all the various arcades towards Boots and out toward WH Smith, along with the one toward the subway to Welesley Road all meet. In other words, near Waterstones, below Cafe Giardino.

outside, all drinking Skol.’ Debbie Kilby said: ‘I met my husband there on my 20th Birthday in 1985! – Fantastic place; Croydon was never the same once they pulled it down.’ But pulled down it was. Aged just 24 and operating under the name The Merchants’ Arms it was demolished on the 21st May, 1993, to make way for a re-vamped shopping centre which had no place for the art of the public house. Bad luck to change a pub’s name. In the end, The Forum wasn’t part of the future and didn’t belong to the past, at least not in

the way it does now. It was, in its odd and provincial little way, unique and I think the Lost Pub members are right, Croydon hasn’t been the same since it disappeared. If anyone has any more pictures of the Forum (colour pictures and

interior shots especially welcome) please email them to: nickboothjournalist@gmail.com. Visit and join the Lost Croydon Boozers group on Facebook at http://doiop.com/croyboo.

The holy grail. Nick Reeves’ shot of the interior, maybe taking the whole Roman theme a tad too far. And nice jumper, obviously...

The Forum in death. It’s bad luck to change a pub’s name.

PAUL DAVIS

ON STARDOM, AWARDS & MEETING YOUR HEROES. . .

egular readers may remember that we’ve met Paul Davis before. He’s the man who decided to make a documentary about legendary horror film ‘An American Werewolf In London’ called ‘Beware The Moon’ from his bedroom and ended up in Hollywood with John Landis, signing autopgraphs himself at the premier of the documentary and getting it released worldwide as an extra on the film’s Blu-Ray release. Not bad going for a 28 year old we thought, but when we heard that he’d since landed a part in Landis’ latest film, Burke and Hare, alongside Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Jess Hynes, Bill Bailey and Tim Curry, a cover feature in Croydonhello seemed only fitting. We caught up with Paul in The Green Dragon to find out more. Tell us the latest on ‘Beware The Moon’ “It’s been amazing. We had a premier at Frightfest last year, at The Empire, Leicester Square. I did a Q&A - scariest one I’ve ever done, in front of 1,500 people. You can’t see them, because of the light, but you know they’re there. I just kept repeating myself. I couldn’t think of anything to say. But yeah, that was pretty amazing. It was a dream come true really, to see the film on a screen that big, because I’d only ever really seen it on a laptop. “Then two weeks after that I went to LA for the launch of the Blu-Ray and we had a screening at Quentin Tarantion’s cinema, The New Beverley. We got Rick Baker (reknowned make-up artist on American Werewolf ) down and did another Q&A. That one wasn’t so scary because the New Beverley holds slightly less people, but we sold that out. It was the first time they’d ever done online ticketing, because the place is so old-fashioned, and they sold out within about 18 minutes, and they still had a line going around the block. It was like the old footage of the original Star Wars where you see people queueing around the block - it was like that I was thinking, ‘this is my film!’. They turned away about 300 people, which is unheard of nowadays. It was mind-blowing.” How was it received critically? “I think I got two bad reviews out of about 100, and one of those was a tweet so I’m not sure it

Hello handsome: Paul and the wolf

“Seeing my film shown on the big screen at the Empire, Leicester Square was a dream come true” counts!” (It doesn’t - Ed) “Sales-wise, it’s done better than I expected - the week the DVD came out it was the highest selling catalogue title of the week, up against Wolverine , Army Of Darkness, Sean Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz, and it beat all of those, so I’m really really proud of it. “Oh, and it’s been nominated for an award! It’s kind of geeky but for horror fans it’s a big deal, we’re up for Best DVD extra at The Rondo Hatton Awards. I really want to win this year because I’ve been nominated three years in a row for my writing, but this is the first nomination for a film. They do a ceremony at a convention called Wonderfest in Kentucky.” Are going to go over there? “If we win, I may jump on a plane just to go to the ceremony, if we don’t. . .” (CroydonHello has learned since the interview that Beware The Moon did indeed win Best DVD extra, so our heartiest congratulations to Paul and all involved! - Ed) “So the aftermath has been a litle bit overwhelming ridiculously overwhelming in fact. And it’s got me a bit of work. . .” 24

So we hear! You’ve landed a part in the new John Landis film ‘Burke & Hare’. So how did you manage to wangle that? “Ha ha! I asked! I sent John (Landis) an e-mail, because I’d already been cast in a werewolf movie ...” Really? What’s that all about? “Ah, well, just before Frightfest I got friendly with Neil Marshall, who directed ‘Dog Soldiers’ and his wife, so I went to dinner with them and was introduced to a make-up artist called Sean Harrison who works on the Harry Potter films. I was already sat down when he walked in and then I got up and towered above him (Paul is 6’8”), and he looked up at me and said ‘I’d love to put you in a monster suit!’ “As it turns out he was starting work on a film called ‘Gladiators versus Werewolves’, so I thought ‘ok, that sounds like a b-movie, schlocky-horror type thing’. My kind of thing, in fact, so he talked to the director and they got back to me and said ‘do you want to be a werewolf?’ and I was like ‘yes please!’. It’s set in Roman occupied Britain and I play the youngest werewolf in a pack of three! It’s being written as a trilogy. “I’ve already had all the moulds done, I had a complete body cast, which was unreal. They did the head cast first, which was quite peaceful actually like being in a flotation tank, and then you hold onto these two posts while they cover you from head to toe in plaster. As it sets you’re sort of propped up so it feels like you’re floating. That was an unbelievable experience. The thing about it is once they’ve made the costumes there are all extensions and things and I look out of the mouth, so I’ll end up being about 8ft tall! “So, because of that I had to get some head shots done, and I was watching an episode of ‘Extras’ and I just thought, ‘I could do that’ so I sent a message to John Landis, and was very surprised to get a reply the next day saying I could read for a part in Burke and Hare - I didn’t expect him to call my bluff - and then he offered me a part. I’m not allowed to say what part I play but I did a scene with Tim Curry, which was pretty awesome, he’s a lovely guy. I do get a really embarassing close-up in the film. The lovely thing was that I got to experience first hand all the things that people say about John Landis when he’s working. He tickled my feet!” This must be like a dream come true for you, from making a film in yur bedroom to being in films yourself. . .

Hall of Fame: Paul with John L:andis. . .

. . .Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes. . . . . .and some fans of his own at Frightfest. How cool?

“I had a head cast done for a film. It’s quite peaceful actually, like being in a flotation tank”

continued on page 28 25

LETTERS

ast month we had a letter from a reader registering his disappointment that BEANOS record store in Middle Street was no longer there and had been replaced by “something called STIFF”. His letter prompted quite a response on our message board which we reprint here: -----------------------------------------thi’s olde bloke needs to lern a bit and shutup about things he dont know about. Records were made for peple like him who cood not play proper music on acount of being old an having hearing aids - DJ_nautyboy -----------------------------------------These old people with hearing aids should be sent to a clinic to cure them of it and made to wear a

condom all the time. - less_children_is_more_334 -----------------------------------------put the condom on his head and let him sufocate, we say. Men R all bastards and shag girls after bying them drinks when they do not no what they R doing and then they have babies wich are stealing all the oxygen in he world. - Emily_girls_against_bars -----------------------------------------Emily, U speak 4 us all. Power 2 U. - Justice_4_vicitms -----------------------------------------What is everyone making a fuss about BEANOS for? I don’t miss it at all. All it sold was old records and CDs and most were crap and no use to anyone. I am glad they have gone and I hope that Derek the owner can live with the fact

that he ripped off everyone and became a multi-millionaire in the process. The new Under-Cover Market, STUFF, is a load better than BEANOS ever was. - Karl_movin_on -----------------------------------------Karl, U speak 4 us all. Power 2 U. - Justice_4_vicitms -----------------------------------------You can trust the goverment to take everything from the peple Benos was for the peple and a part of the peple and it is not here becase the concil took the shop away before we could squat it and now derik is in prison for ford and he never ripped anyone off as he was A MAN OF THE PEPLE. i want to say a bigup to him and pleas relese him - Big_in_merton

Prince Charles should be told about this as he is a man of the people :-) - Lesley_1971 -----------------------------------------Not be’in funny or nothin but isnt he a bit mental and talks to trees an that? - royal_watcher -----------------------------------------Now look, I feel I have to defend all that has been said about BEANOS and the new enterprise that has been created called STUFF. The days of records have gone and, with them the people who had the passion and enterprise to sell them which is a great shame BUT we have to move on. What the clever guy that ran BEANOS has done (I actually do not think his name was Derek) is to create something absolutely amazing in converting the fabulous old

building that was home to ‘The Greatest Second-Hand Record Shop ~ Anywhere” into an exciting Market Place with 50 Stalls and a Café that is absolutely unique. You only have to visit it and you will see. Please stop complaining about the demise of BEANOS and embrace the birth of STUFF! - Barry222.gov.uk -----------------------------------------Barry U speak 4 us all. Power 2 U. - Justice_4_vicitms -----------------------------------------Hello royal watcher. U R a good man I am sure but you musnt say that prince charles is a few gems short of a coronet. He is a top man and if anyone can release derek he is your man. Trust me I have connections. - purple_rain_afkap

I NOTICE THAT THE POLICE ARE KEEPING QUIET ABOUT THIS LETS ALL MARCH AND THEN THY WILL LISTEN - fire_power_2_the _people (sent from my blackcurant phone) -----------------------------------------i went into stuff market in middle street just now and it is better than i thought in spite of what you all said it is really brilliant and i reckon it is the best thing to happen to croydon ever. - shopper_holik -----------------------------------------Shopperlolik. Your words are full of shit. Eat your words. LOL - psalms_14_true_religion -----------------------------------------shoperolk U speak 4 us all. Power 2 U but stuf is so KOOL man you got 2 chek it out - Justice_4_vicitms

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Quentin Tarantino’s Beverley cinema

Armless: Paul with the original claw from American Werewolf and Thriller.

Full bodycast - done!

“Totally! It’s kind of hit me unexpectedly because after Beware The Moon I expected to just trudge along and keep writing, and beforehand I never dreamed in a million years. . . When we first started making the film there was no guarantee even that John would be involved, so it’s amazing. I feel very privileged. When I first met him I was wearing my ‘American Werewolf In Croydon’ t-shirt, and he looked at it and said ‘What’s a Croydon?’” So what’s next? “I’m trying to keep the momentum going - I’ve got an idea for a film set entirely in Croydon, and I’ve written a horror short story. I do most of my writing on the toilet, that’s where the inspiration hits me! But the main thing I’m working on now is a sit-com type mockumentary. “I’ve not being doing a lot recently because my Dad passed away suddenly recently. That’s another reason why I’m so keen for ‘Gladiators v Werewolves’ to be made, as they’d employed my Dad, who was a photographer, as the set photographer, and me to so a ‘making of ’, so I really want it to be made.” Having come so far, what would you rather be now, and actor, film-maker or writer? ”I’ve no idea! The door is open, if I get more acting work, great. I still do my DJ set at Edward’s in Wimbledon (it’s not what you think, I do classic rock and movie soundtracks) every Tuesday night, we have a regular crowd which has taken ages to build up. It’s a good night. Also, recently I got back in touch with an old friend from Croydon who now works at Radio 1, and we’re doing a cinema themed night at The Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, where they have the Big Lebowski nights, called ‘Reel Music’ which is very exciting, we’ve got Osymso and all sorts going on there (see advert, over - Ed). That’s about it, unless there’s anything you’d like to add? ”Well, there’s no harm in putting the word out that we’re always looking for financing for future films! Also, I am looking to do new things, and I’ll always try to encourage and nurture new talent, because that’s what John Landis did to me and if I can, I want to carry on in that tradition.” More info on Burke and Hare can be found at www.imdb.com - search for Burke and Hare. More info on Gladiators versus Werewolves can be found here: http://www.avpictures.co.uk/gvw.htm. More info on Paul’s movie themed night ‘Reel Music’ can be found on facebook - search for Reel Music.

Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May gets into the spring swing. . .

ello again, and welcome to another month of music, mayhem and silliness in AuntieMayLand. I started the month off in true ear-splitting splendour at Scream Lounge where we welcomed Dirty DC back to Croydon. I must admit, I really miss the Cartoon’s tribute band nights and a large group of old Cartoon regulars who obviously thought the same congregated

were note-perfect throughout. Iron On Maiden are booked at Scream for Friday 16th April (tickets available in advance from the venue) so let’s hope Scream keep on the tribute bandwagon and take over from where the Cartoon left off. The one downside I find at Scream is getting something to drink that agrees with my constitution. Not that I have a

It took all my resolve to not jump on stage and re-enact the great Sanderstead fart-lighting disaster of 1986. . . round the speakers for a night of AC/DC madness. I was warned that it was going to be loud and wasn’t disappointed. The speakers were doing an acceptable impression of a washing machine on fast spin (as I happily discovered half-way through) and Dirty DC

particularly delicate constitution – it’s just that lager gives me tummy ache, cider has a very bad reaction with my head the next morning and if I drink spirits as fast as I drink beer I end up rather skint (and completely unable to find my way home). Happily (or so I

thought) I discovered they were selling Newcastle Brown so I purchased a lovely brown bottle and was contentedly swigging away when a random punter stopped me with the words “You don’t want to drink that stuff, it gives you terrible wind!” Needless to say, I carried on drinking and tried to think of a way of turning the situation to my advantage – in this case I noticed a distinct lack of pyro on stage (probably due to the low ceiling and close proximity of the audience) and it took all my resolve not to jump on stage and re-enact the great Sanderstead fartlighting disaster of 1986. And talking of beer, I have noted that there is much more variety for the discerning bitter drinker in Croydon of late. The Green Dragon always has a good array of delightfully-named ales (especially

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when one of their Beer Festivals is running) and the Wetherspoon chain also excels in this regard. Edith and I have recently been happily conducting our own Beer Appreciation Nights, when we try to test as many ales as humanly possible in one evening, although I got some very funny looks when

next to a man with a face uncannily like a dead fish who demonstrated a complete inability to clap in time and spent most of his time staring open-mouthed at the heaving cleavage of a nearby lady. Limehouse Lizzy were awesome as they pumped out all Lizzy’s hits

Edith and I have recently been happily conducting Beer Appreciation Nights at the many real-ale vending pubs of Croydon. . . Edith sent me up to the bar to ask for a Golden Shower! Back to tribute bands, I popped along to the Boom Boom Club at Sutton to see the fabulous Limehouse Lizzy. The combination of a very low ceiling and rather high stage led to some amusing moments as the band attempted to disassemble the suspended ceiling with their guitars and Edith and I were delighted not to be the oldest people there for once! I was stood

along with a few requests from the crowd managing to incorporate a scintillating drum solo and a small organ and finishing on a high with Whiskey in the Jar. Other highlights this month included the Pure Rawk Awards organised by the lovely Nix at the Purple Turtle in Camden where I discovered the art of “speaking in Stoke”, Movie Stars Fancy Dress Night at the Ship, where, despite a disaster with my favourite boots, I

had a lot of fun (although I was slightly disappointed that the prize was won by someone who had obviously taken a quick trip to a hire shop) and their Charity Fundraising Night for Victim Support where just over £152 was raised – thanks to Andy for organising it and Junk Time Party and Cassettes for providing the music. Well that’s all for this month, folks. Edith’s dragging me out shopping for a new spring wardrobe and is intent on hunting down some jeggings, treggings, or slaggings or whatever they’re called. And I appear to have a pair of boots to replace. See you at the bar. Spring wardrobe. Combination clothing. Jeggings, treggings, slaggings, spirt, spunks. Women’s work - wine. Auntie May returns next month...

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n keeping with this month’s theme, all (well, most) of our news this month is telly or film related. We start with massive congratulations to Croydon’s very own Andy Hunt, winner of ‘The K Factor’, the marvellous knitting competition on Harry Hill’s TV Burp for his creation Peter The Duck. Well done fella. Watch it here: http://doiop.com/peterduck. And while we’re at it, if you still haven’t seen Harry’s torch-song to Croydon, ‘I Love Croydon’, you can watch it here: http://doiop.com/ilovecroydon. Genius in every way. . . Film slash music news now, and after a mere six and a half years, Mat Martin, the drummer, or ‘Bonzo’ in the finest Led Zeppelin tribute band in the land, Boot-Led Zeppelin, has finally finished making the band’s film. Mat says, “The main feature covers three shows from 2004-2008 and includes all the major tracks that we/they did. Plus there's extras like the channel 5 and Sky News interviews we did before the Zep gig at the o2.” The film runs at about three and a half hours and is described as “a bloody epic”. Finishing touches are being applied as we speak and the DVD will be available to buy in the next couple of weeks from their website: www.boot-led-

zeppelin.co.uk, or at gigs - again see the website (or check Deep listings) for forthcoming dates. In more music, no telly, no music, oh, alright, telly and music news, read this “Are you Britain’s best undiscovered music act? Brand new prime-time music talent show, is looking for the UKs best music acts from all over the country. Are you Britain’s best undiscovered music act? If the answer is 'YES' then we want to meet you. We are looking for acts of all ages and all genres. You might be a phenomenal pianist, a solo singer, a rock band, a gospel choir, a one manband – or even play an instrument no one’s ever heard of as long as you can sing or play music, then you’re in! We will be holding nationwide auditions all over the country, giving you the chance to perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges – who will decide if you’ve got what it takes to be the next big thing.” If you’re interested visit: http://doiop.com/unsigned. STUFF! news now, and things are rocking along down at Croydon’s finest, well, stuff, emporium. The cafe is now being run by Esther, of Green Dragon fame (don’t worry, she’s not leaving the Dragon!) and there are a shed load more weekend

traders taking stalls. Friend of the mag Hound Dog Geoff will be there on occasional Saturdays doing caricatures (£5 I believe), there are vintage and retro clothes and a whole lot more nestling amongst the rest of the regular mongers of aromatherapy massage, kids clothes, choccies, sauces, t-shirts, jewellery, sweeties, art photography and everything else. If you haven’t been yet, get down there and if you have, get down there again to check out the new stuff. Nice one. Stuff, Middle Street (where Beanos was), just off Surrey Street, Croydon. And finally, in eating of hats news, a couple of months ago I said The Brief would die a death after the removal of the stage and live music. It turns out I was wrong, and following a massive refurb which has seen the cavernous interior divided into booths, it’s now pretty busy in there. It’s not the same, obviously, but it’s better than we thought it’d be, so get down there and say hello to Dom behind the bar. Last time we were in there they were doing bottles of Prosecco for £4.99. I can’t remember leaving. Good work fellas. And that is the end of the news. Please return to whatever else you were doing to avoid doing any work. Got news? E-mail: angela@deep-london.co.uk. Ta! Boot-Led Zeppelin

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Croydon’s answer to Fanny and Johnny return with a recipe from one of the best food-related films ever, Big Night. . .

or anyone who hasn’t seen Big Night, it revolves around two Italian brothers (Stanley Tucci (who also wrote and directed) and Tony Shalhoub) running a failing restaurant in America who gamble on one special night to try to save the business. As you’d expect, being Italians, the food is a central aspect, although there’s a lot more to it than that, and we’d recommend you see it. So there. Also, seeing as though Croydon’s answer to Fanny Craddock is part Italian (the good part), it makes us happy. We were going to print a recipe for ‘timpano’ a massive central feast in the film, but it’s also a gigantic pain in the arse faff to make. Then we were going to go for Risotto di Gamberetto (shrimp/prawn risotto), but that involved a lot of de-veining of prawns, which is grim, so, because seafood says ‘spring’ to us, and we’re also quite lazy, and a bit crap, we’ve gone for: Impepata Di Cozze E Arselle (Mussel and Clam quick stew), which is absolutely delicious, and serves 2. You will need: 300g Mussels (cleaned) 300g Clams (cleaned) 30ml dry white wine 400g tinned chopped tomatoes 3 garlic cloves half teaspoon of crushed dry chillies

2 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon of chopped flat leaf parsley 2 slices of white rustic bread (preferably ciabatta) Salt to taste Method: 1) Finely slice 2 cloves of garlic. 2) In a large saucepan over a medium heat, fry the garlic and chillies for approx 20 seconds. Add in the chopped tomatoes with half a glass of water and leave to simmer without the lid for 8 minutes. 3) In the meantime, place another large saucepan on the heat and add in the mussels and the clams. Pour in the wine, cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes until the shellfish have opened. 4) Once ready, tip the shellfish in the saucepan with the tomato sauce with the cooking juices and be careful not to pour the last few tablespoon of the juices just in case it is a bit gritty. 5) Stir well together, add in the parsley and leave to rest for 1 minute. 6) Brush the sliced bread with a little olive oil, place on a hot griddle pan (or under the grill) and toast on both sides until crispy and smoky. Once ready rub the bread with the remaining clove of garlic 7) Put the bread in the middle of a bowl and spoon the shellfish on top (or serve separately), serve immediately. DO NOT EAT any of the mussels / clams that have not opened. 8) Open a bottle of very cold Italian dry white wine, have a knees up, wave your arms about, enjoy! Buon appetito, amici. 35

How To clean & de-beard mussels & clams: 1. When selecting your mussels/clams, NEVER choose any that are chipped, broken, or damaged in any way. Also, never choose a mussel/clam that is open (if it is open, tap it - it should close. If it doesn’t, throw it away). The mussels / clams should be tightly closed and stored in a cool area where they can breathe. When you purchase your mussels/clams, make sure to immediately unwrap them at home so they can breathe, otherwise they might die before you cook with them. 2. Just before cooking, soak your mussels/clams in fresh water for about 20 minutes. As they breathe, they filter water and expel sand and so will have less salt / sand stored inside their shells. 3. Most mussels have what is commonly called a ‘beard". This is comprised of many fibres which emerge from the shell. To remove it, using a dry towel, grasp the beard and give a sharp yank out and toward the hinge end of the mussel. This method will not kill the mussel. If you were to pull the beard out towards the opening end of the mussel you can tear the mussel on the inside of the shell, killing it. Discard the beard. 5. Remove the mussels/clams from the water. Do not pour them and the water into a straining device because the sand has sunk to the bottom of the bowl. Pouring the mussels/clams and water into a straining device would cause you to pour the sand back on top of them. Place these mussels/clams into another bowl full of clean cold water. 6. Once the mussels have been soaked, use a firm brush to brush off any additional sand, barnacles, or other oceanic attachments. Rinse the mussels under cool tap water, and set aside. Dry with a towel before cooking.

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what’s on Book Now For: • Comedy: Paul Merton’s Improv Chums On tour from April 23 to June 19th. No Croydon dates but visits London, and Brighton amongst others www.comedystoreplayers.com • Music: Paul Weller 27 & 28 May 2010. at The Royal Albert Hall www.paulweller.com • Sport: England v Australia Cricket June 22, 24, 27, 30, 3 July 5 One Day Internationals. www.ecb.co.uk • Music: Pearl Jam 25th June Hard Rock Calling at Hyde Park. www.hardrockcalling.co.uk 0844 847 2502 • Sport: British Grand Prix 9-11 July Tickets from £38 from: www.silverstone.co.uk/events/ • Music: Sonisphere Festival 30th July - 1st August with Iron Maiden, Rammstein, Motley Crue, Alice Cooper, Iggy and the Stooges, Slayer, The Cult, Anthrax and more. Knebworth Park www.sonispherefestivals.com

Every Day: • Art: The Real Van Gogh: The Artist and his Letters Until 18 April. Correspondence with his brother Theo and friends Anton van Rappard and Paul Gaugin, along with paintings and drawings. Tickets range from free for the under 7’s to £12. Royal Academy Of Arts, London, W1 0844 209 1919 www.royalacademy.org.uk • Art: Ronald Searle Until 4 July. An exhibition to celebrate Ronald Searle’s 90th birthday. Over 90 works by one of the 20th Century’s greatest cartoonists. The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HH, 020 7580 8155 www.cartoonmuseum.org • Photography: Wildlife Photographer of the Year Until 11 April

Something to do every night of the week, Yay! Natural History Museum, London www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto • Museum: East Surrey Museum Small local museum in Caterham. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org

Every Monday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Use it or lose it. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Quiz: Green Dragon - NEW! Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz is BACK 8pm every Monday. Jackpot round! Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon • Sport: Roller Derby - NEW! St Georges Walk 6-8pm Ladies 18+ for skating. Ref's needed, can be male. For more info contact Dee on 07735 424823 or email croydonrollerderby@live.co.uk • Gay: Camp Bingo Hosted by Miss Isla Blige. Starts 8pm with various prizes. Happy Hour Drinks when you buy your books until the first number is called. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: Blue Monday Buy one hour of Pool and recieve one hour free of charge. Don’t worry if you are on a one-hour lunch break - we will give you a voucher to use another day. If you are not a member you can join at reception free of charge if you bring some ID along. More about free membership. Half price on all drinks Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm Fridays 5pm to 9pm Open Midday until 11pm Admission is free of charge Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: Half Price Mondays 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. 37

With music from The Katie and Alex Show. Free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Every Tuesday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it. Monday Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Music: Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday Night at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. All welcome. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Quiz: The Horseshoe - NEW! Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz travels to Warlingham every Tuesday from 8pm. £1 entry, table snacks, cash and wine prizes and new jackpot round. The Horseshoe, Farleigh Road Warlingham, Surrey CR6 01883 622 009 • Quiz: The Pembroke 8pm. 50p per person per round. Plus 2 for 1 on pizzas. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Quiz: The Builders Arms Fun general knowledge quiz. The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP 020 8654 1803 • Club: BAR WARS These are the drinks you're looking for… Every Tuesday at Black Sheep, the drinks deals are a force to be reckoned with...£1 a pint of Carlsberg, Olde English, Tetley's & Gaymers Pear Cider, £1 house spirit and mixer, £1 shot of Sourz or Wild! FREE entry before 9pm! Doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Freedom of Expression presents the best in acoustic music, comedy, poetry and magic - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. From 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon,

what’s on 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Fitness: Yoga Classes Every Tuesday from 7.30pm-9pm. £5 a class for 6 sessions. Beginners welcome. 140 Brighton Road, Purley. 0208 763 2629 • Dance: Belly Dancing Come and join the fun every Tuesday. Classes are for women only and suitable for all ages, sizes and levels of ability. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to tie around your hips to really get you in the mood! Open level - suitable for all 6pm7.15pm In depth class - suitable for experienced dancers only: 7.30pm8.45pm. £7 per class. Call Charlotte Desorgher on 01342 850423 The Green Room, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Dance: Ceroc Learn to Ceroc every Tuesday in the Arnhem Gallery. Ceroc is an exciting and stylish modern partner dance which can be performed to all types of music. It’s very easy to pick up, no special clothes are required and you don’t need to bring a partner as we make sure everyone mixes together. Beginners: 8pm; Intermediate: 9pm Freestyle: 9.30pm-11pm Membership £2, Admission £6 For further info tel: 020 8466 5030 or visit: www.cerockent.com Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Every Wednesday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it. Monday Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Sport: Roller Derby - NEW! Monks Hill Sports Centre 6:45-8pm Ladies 18+ for skating. Ref's needed, can be male. For more info contact Dee on 07735 424823 or email

Something to do every night of the week, Yay! croydonrollerderby@live.co.uk • Pool: The Oval Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: Mike K’s General Knowledge Quiz From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz, non-members welcome! Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road, Caterham CR36QB • Quiz: Foxley Hatch Every Wednesday from 8pm. £1 entry per person - winner takes all. Maximum 4 on a team. The Foxley Hatch, Purley • Event: Talent Night Talent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday. £200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE www.whyteleafetavern.com • Gay: Karaoke Every Wednesday. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: King Of Clubs Loop Lounge Poker Night: It's the standard Texas Hold’em format that we all know and love. This night is open to all Loop Lounge members. To register an interest and book a place at our tables please visit our website. Open Midday until midnight Half price on all drinks: Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm, Fridays 5pm to 9pm Open Midday until 11pm. FREE entry. Dress: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: Discord NEW MUSIC EVERY WEDNESDAY Check daily what’s on for who’s playing this month. Doors 7pm, £5 entry.plus Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 9pm, plus £1 Tequila shots & £1 bottle of beer. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com 38

www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and 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 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Every Thursday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it. Monday Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Tattoos: Walk-In Day No need to book in advance on a Thursday only at Sims, get there early! 11am-6pm Sims Tattoos, 69 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XR, 020 8684 6967 • Quiz: Two Brewers From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre From 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Quiz: Purley Arms Every Thursday.. Purley Arms, 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon, 020 8686 3792 • Quiz: JF Big Quiz £1 per player, win prizes, league points, and maybe cash in our Open The Box game! New teams always welcome. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: ALT.X Rock / Metal / Alternative with DJ Tony X plus guests. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 10pm, plus £1.50 shots of Jager all night! Free before 10pm, doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Live Blues

what’s on Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Check daily what’s on for who’s playing when. 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Dance: Clog Dancing Free taster sessions for newcomers to try out some lively N.W. English clog team dances - wear trainers or similar footwear. Musicians with portable acoustic instruments always welcome too. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as some Thursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm. FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056 (eves.) for details United Reformed Church Hall, corner Enmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood • Dance: Morris Dancing North Wood Morris Men are teaching Men's Morris to complete beginners on Thursday evenings at the Scout Hut in Purley Park Road at 8.15 pm and newcomers are welcome (first call 020 8668 1830) see www.northwoodmorris.org.uk • Dance: The South East London Lindy Hop Club Come and learn to dance Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) like they did in the 1940's. No partner required and Caron and Steve specialise in helping those with two left feet get together with those with two right. Doors open 7.30pm Beginners Class 7.45pm Intermediate Class 8.30pm Freestyle (practice) 9.15pm The Royston Club, 85 Royston Road Penge, London, SE20 7QW www.52ndstreetjump.co.uk • Club: HUSH HUSH - NEW! Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick

Hush Hush drinks offers Double vodka & red bull £1.50 Bottle of wine (white or rose) £5.00 House spirit and mixer / shot £1.50 Bottle of beer / wkd / Smirnoff Ice £1.75. All other drinks half price (except champagne). Admission: 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required “Keep Thursdays Hush Hush” Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

Every Friday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Music: DJs Every Friday Night The Folly, 13-15 Selsdon Road, Croydon, 020 8688 3920 • Music: Live Music Alternating live bands and karaoke every Friday Night The Bedford Tavern, 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF, 020 8688 2584 • Karaoke: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8.30pm every Friday night. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Music Every Friday night from 8pm. Plus 2 for 1 on Corona and Jacques. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Event: Wii Night Every Friday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Music: Free Jukebox Fridays Pickachoon for nowt. 39

The Red Deer, 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ, 020 8688 5599. • Club: WTF? Four decades of Indie, Alternative, Electro and Punk hits with DJ Zoe Urchin. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Starsound Gold DJ playing all styles of music. from 7pm The Swan and Sugarloaf, Brighton Road, South Croydon • Event: Whitechapel’s Trail of Terror A highly entertaining and informative tour round the East End hunting ground of Jack The Ripper with John ‘Creepy’ Chambers. CHECK THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING BEFORE HEADING OUT. www.myspace.com/ whitechapelstrailofterror 07507 391 706 • Photography: Camera Club Camera Club meeting in West Croydon every Friday night welcomes visitors and new members. Full programme of events including print/slide talks, portrait evenings, competitions, etc. Ample parking. Contact Colin on 020 8665 1678. Visit www.thorntonheathcameraclub.co.uk

Every Saturday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Market: Garden Market The Alma Garden Market hopes to create a vibrant bustling market place in the large private courtyard of The Alma pub in Crystal Palace. It runs every Saturday with over 20 stalls selling plants & flowers, beauty products & treatments, exotic oils, olive oils, capers, strawberries, chocolates, jewellery, hand made cards, rugs, leatherwear, knitwear, deli produce & a wide range of arts & crafts from local artists, plus hot food and collectables - and the Jerk Chicken man will be there! 10am - 4pm

what’s on The Alma, 95 Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 www.thealmapub.com • Music: Live Rock Bands Every Saturday Night Portmanor, Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4UF, 020 8655 1308 • Music: New Orleans Jazz Quality live jazz every Saturday Night. From 8.30pm. £6 entry includes free raffle. Blackheath Hockey Club, Rubens Street, Sydenham, SE6 4DH (behind Old Rutland Pub) • Music: Various Live music every Saturday Night. The Surrey Cricketers, corner of Lower Coombe Street and West Street, Croydon. • Club: Linton Dance Bombs. Funk Rockets. BeatSeeking Missiles. Never Outgunned. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM Des Paul and Chris Brooks playing out the best in commercial party and dance anthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and 80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House. Admission free before 10pm, £7 after. Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dress code: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear. Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk • Music: Various Live music most Saturday nights. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon. 020 8657 6655 • Gay: Party Night With guest DJs.

The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com

Every Sunday: • Music: New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The 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 this month. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: The View Every Sunday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Quiz: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8pm. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Karaoke: The White Horse Every Sunday Night from 7pm. The White Horse, 1 Selhurst Road, Selhurst, South Norwood, 020 8240

0948 • Music: Open Mic Musicians (all instruments) welcome. With one of our 4 fantastic hosts: Dave Mac, Rob Cushman, Neil Mac and Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Poker: The Alma Tavern From 6pm. The Alma Tavern, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, East Croydon • Event: Whitechapel’s Trail of Terror A highly entertaining and informative tour round the East End hunting ground of Jack The Ripper with John ‘Creepy’ Chambers. CHECK THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING BEFORE HEADING OUT. www.myspace.com/ whitechapelstrailofterror 07507 391 706

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what’s on Fri 02 • Club: House Addicts Half price drinks all night. Introducing the newest and freshest night to come to Croydon - House Addicts! Friday nights will never be the same again as House Addict injects new life into them. On the first Friday of every month we bring you the brightest DJ talent around, playing all things house. As if that wasn’t enough, we slash all drinks prices in half all night. So if you are a bit of a house junkie and need your fix, then get down to Loop Lounge on the first Friday of every month. Once you’ve been, you too will be a house addict! DJs James Murray, George Turner, Ollie Killick Admission: 9pm until 4am Entry £3 before 11pm / £5 after 11pm Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: THE VERSIONS 9:30pm. Modern Rock/Pop/Indie covers band, these guys will knock your socks off! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Between The Screams + Among The Wolves + Elmbridge Court + A Day After Tomorrow + We Lie Beneath £5. 7pm. The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Croydon Comedy Club Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG, Booking line: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 03 • Croydon Film Festival: The General 11am David Lean Theatre, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Event: Easter Egg Hunt 50 'eggs' hidden around the pub... each one corresponding to a prize... or

a forfeit! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: THE BLUESICIANS 9:30pm. Performing superb Blues, from the well known to the less so, very enjoyable covers band. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: 13th Floor Club 13th Floor is back on Saturday, April 3rd, with guest dj Pog! We'll be spinning the usual insalata mista of fuzz, psych, pop and beat from the 60s. It runs from 9 til 2 and is FREE before 10, then a fiver. All the schtuff here: www.13thfloorclub.com See you then! The Albany, 240 Great Portland St, (next to Great Portland St. tube), London. • Event: The Boat Race The race starts at Putney Bridge (near Putney Bridge underground), and ends after a distance of 4.25 miles (7 kilometres) just north of Chiswick Bridge (near the railway station Mortlake). This year’s start time is 4.30pm. Before the main event is a similar race between the second teams. For more details about the event, see: www.theboatrace.org. Watch live on the BBC.

Sun 04 • Event: Easter Sunday Have a chocolate egg... • Festival: Easter Screamfest See Saturday 03 April. • Music: Live Blues Act tbc. Check the website. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Event: Spring Beer Festival See Fri 26th. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live Jazz Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Ukelele Jam Upstairs - 7pm-close. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA 41

www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • CHARITY: Open Decks Bung us a fiver for charity (proceeds to Mayday's childrens' ward) and you can have the decks for an hour to wow us with your Dj-ing prowess... 6pm-close. Downstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Easter Bank Holiday CROYDUB South London's biggest Dubstep night returns to the Sheep. This month: LOEFAH Vs. HEADHUNTER, HATCHA, NTYPE Vs. CHEF, DISTANCE Vs. QUEST, CYRUS Vs. TUNNIDGE, LD Vs. D1, RAMADANMAN, BOOM NOISE, Mic Men: SGT POKES, CRAZY D and ASBO. Doors 8pm - Late. £10 entry Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Rize - The Reunion Between 2004 and 2008 RIZE was the most successful promotion at Loop Lounge. Their infectious brand of fiercely uplifting funky electro house, incredible live percussion and brass always ensured nights of pure hedonism, glitz and glamour. For one night only, Rize returns to Loop Lounge. DJs Steve Facey, Nicky Boy, Michael Stratford, Jason Feist, Manos on Percussion, Kevin Reynolds on Saxophone, Admission 9pm – 6am Advance tickets £10, more on the door. Tickets are available from Loop Lounge and Swag Records, Croydon 020 8681 7735. Ticketweb 08444 771 000 or book tickets online ww.ticketweb.co.uk. ID is required by all guests. Strictly over 21’s. More info at www.rizeevents.com Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

Mon 05 • Quiz: Green Dragon Chocolate-flavoured charity Pub Quiz with Wendy, 8pm start. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

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• Music: Easter Screamfest Acoustic Day Acts tbc. 1pm - 10.30pm. The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

week’s featured album: Grandaddy, ’The Sophtware Slump’ Free entry. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

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• Event: The Green Dragon Spring Beer Festival All sorts of ales & beers + Meet Toby from Dark Star Brewery! Informal Q and A session, 7pm onwards downstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Amit Chadda, FOX, Jenny Lockyer, Chris Parr. 8pm FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Rob and Friends Jamming. 8.30pm kick off The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Club: Bangers South London’s heaviest live and open mic hiphop session, hosted by Oliver Sudden with DJs Blue Movies and Al Mighty on the decks + Open Mic & Special Guest DJ's. £2 all night. Doors 8pm. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm, plus £1 Tequila shots & £1 bottle of beer all night long! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: The Horny Skulls EP Launch New local rockers unleash their debut. With support from post-punkers Nineteenseventynine and Zephyrus. £tbc. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Choose-Day Bizarre and eclectic interactive DJ set hosted by The Dream, guitarist from local metallers Miss Nicaragua. This

• Croydon Film Festival: Freestyle + Director’s Q&A 8pm David Lean Theatre, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Event: The Green Dragon Spring Beer Festival All sorts of ales & beers. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Never Mind The Bongos Live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Club: Bar Wars These are the drinks you're looking for! Every Tuesday at Black Sheep, the drinks deals are a force to be reckoned with...£1 a pint of Carlsberg, Olde English, Tetley's & Gaymers Pear Cider, £1 house spirit and mixer, £1 shot of Sourz or Wild! FREE entry before 9pm! Doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: A War Against Sound + Detached + The Plan A War Against Sound Fast punk with a ska element. Recently released a 3 way split with Stand Out Riot and Sense Of Urgency on TNS Records. Detached From South Wales this 6 piece play 42

some amazing ska punk. Also just released a new EP - "None The Wiser". For fans of anything ska punk related. You shall enjoy! The Plan Fun punky ska stuff. Often remind me a bit of NOFX from back in the day with a trumpet chucked in. Not had em play in a while, and always entertaining. Come and have a look. £tbc. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Thu 08 • Event: The Green Dragon Spring Beer Festival All sorts of ales & beers. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Kent DuChaine Minnesotan delta man Kent slides on in to the Oval, accompanied by his partner of 30 years – his 1934 National Steel sidekick: Leadbessie! Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Inner Fire + support Live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: Bleed To This + Soul Sanctuary + Alzir + A Notion Stone (Metal/rock). £5 entry. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Unknown Antics Tour With Company L, Mash Attack, King

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Please mention Deep-London when visiting venues... Tuts Revenge, Guy Folk, Rogue Focus (punk rock). £tbc. 7.30pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Music: Junkyard Choir Plus Support Tbc. £tbc. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

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• Croydon Film Festival: Short Film Competition Screening 8pm David Lean Theatre, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Event: The Green Dragon Spring Beer Festival All sorts of ales & beers. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska, reggae and classics The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Witchfest Dave The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Club: Old Skool Garage Classics Every Friday at Loop Lounge we bring you the very best in old skool garage with some of London’s finest DJs. We offer entry at just £2 and half price drinks all night. With resident DJ Kure and different gueste every week. Check the website for details. Half price drinks all night. 10pm until 3am. £2 entry all night. For party/group/table bookings, please contact: bookings@looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: BIRDOGG BLUES 9pm. A slightly different lineup for the popular band formerly known as Little Dread Corvette - a great night to be had by all The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

• Croydon Film Festival: Director’s Conference 9.50am - 4pm Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Event: The Green Dragon Spring Beer Festival All sorts of ales & beers + Ale Fest Treasure Hunt from midday, there are prizes! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Sport: The Grand National The greatest horse race in the world. See article, this issue. Post time 4.15pm. Live on BBC1. More info: www.aintree.co.uk • Poetry: Poet’s Anonymous Poetry in the Primary Room, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, Surrey. 2.30-4.00pm. £2.00. Bring your poetry to read and share. Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 8645 9956 • Sport: Crystal Palace v QPR 3pm kick-off. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Music: DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing 60s, Soul and Psychedelia. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: ReTrace Live music, upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: 90s Skool Disco The Headmaster is at the school gates to make sure that everyone in school uniform receives a free shot from the tuck shop. So grab your homework and get back to school. With Live PA by 43

Lonyo performing “Summer of Love”, “Garage Girls” and “Destiny” and DJs Theo B (Old Skool House Set), Brad Hepburn (Old Skool Garage Set), DJ Johnny (90’s Pop). 9pm until 4am. Guest list £5 Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: RUFF ‘N’ NUFF 9:30pm. Barry and his band make a welcome return to entertain us with classic 60’s to 80’s covers. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Croydon Roller Derby Fundraiser With live music from Kitty Hudson, Los & The Traitors. £3. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Sun 11 • Event: The Green Dragon Spring Beer Festival All sorts of ales & beers. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Martin Speake (Sax) Quartet Innovative composer & musician playing with his own quartet. Live jazz every Sunday lunchtime, 123.30pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Diz & The Doormen Diz Watson and cohorts deliver a New Orleans-style mix of Barrel House, R’n’B, Rock 'n' Roll and Boogie Woogie. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Sunday Service with DJ Elmo. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. ww.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Club: Forward Escape The Best Psychedelic Trance Progressive - Goa - Full On - Minimal Dark - Tech. With DJs PAN (Up Records, Spain) ANDY HALSEY (UK) SPUNKY LOBSTER (UK) and IDENTIPLEX (Heysoma Music, UK) + extra special live acts KAINED AND ABLE (Arkona Creation, UK) and ALTERNATE REALITY (VJ baby K and Pan) £5 entry all night, members only: bring ID! Doors 4pm til 1am. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Acoustic Sunday Scream Lounge's monthly free acoustic night. Chill out in the bar with the sounds of Superman Revenge Squad, Ben Shaw, Ellie Lawson & More Tbc 7pm. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Mon 12 • Croydon Film Festival: Pippi Longstocking 12.30pm & 5pm The Restaurant at IKEA, Purley Way. www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 13 • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Alan Lacroix, Rochi Nasehi, open mic. 8pm FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Open Mic Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Club: Bar Wars These are the drinks you're looking for!

Every Tuesday at Black Sheep, the drinks deals are a force to be reckoned with...£1 a pint of Carlsberg, Olde English, Tetley's & Gaymers Pear Cider, £1 house spirit and mixer, £1 shot of Sourz or Wild! FREE entry before 9pm! Doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Choose-Day Bizarre and eclectic interactive DJ set hosted by The Dream, guitarist from local metallers Miss Nicaragua. This week’s featured album: Propagandhi; 'How To Clean Everything' 8PM. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Wed 14 • Music: 1979 + 2 supports live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: PROCEED Stopping in Croydon as part of their UK tour are live electronic/progressive alternative rock behemoths PROCEED, with support from the awesome AGAINST THE FLOOD plus guests.... this is not to be missed! Cheap Sheep drinks deals 8-9. £1 bottles of beer all night. £1 tequila shots all night. Doors 8pm til 1pm. £4 entry. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Thu 15 • Croydon Film Festival: KOYAANISQATSI & ENDLESS CITIES WITH LIVE SOUNDTRACK + Q&A 7.30pm David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Music: Kris Dollimore Brilliantly original, Medway delta and Mississippi trance blues from the lean, hungry and stomping Godfathers lead guitar. If you like John Fahey, Mississippi Fred and JLH; you'll love this. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Triad + support live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: All Ages Rock/Metal Night with Lavondyss, A Day After Tomorrow, Silhouette Of A Ghost, Edge Of Reason, Swallow Your Pride. £5 adv. 7pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 16 • Music: DJ Sean The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska, reggae and classics

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Old Skool Garage Classics Every Friday at Loop Lounge we bring you the very best in old skool garage with some of London’s finest DJs. With resident DJ Kure and different guests every week. Check the website for details. Half price drinks all night. 10pm until 3am. £2 entry all night. For party/group/table bookings, please contact: bookings@looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: STOLEN I.D. 9:30pm. Sean and friends return as a 4 piece to rock the JF, be here or be square! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Iron-On Maiden Even better than the real thing... A note-perfect tribute to the kings of British heavy metal. £8 adv. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: JSA + Second Hour + Alien Nation FREE indie rock night with 3 great local bands. 8pm. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Sat 17 • Croydon Film Festival: THE PRINCESS & THE FROG (AUTISM FRENDLY SCREENING) 11am David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Sport: Derby County v Crystal Palace 3pm kick-off. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Music: DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon

CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: The Marmosets Live music from our very own BennyManyHats' band The Marmosets, from 8pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing Sixties, Soul and Psychedelia The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • CHARITY: Rush Great Ormond Street Hopsital Charity Event. Rush is a hair-raising party at Loop Lounge to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hopsital Charity. Your ticket includes free glass of Champagne on arrival and a free raffle ticket. All money raised will help build new operating theatres at the hospital. 8pm until 3am. Advance tickets £10. Call Rush Bromley salon on 020 8464 9235. Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: BROOKS AND GREY 9:30pm. Varied covers from this talented duo, something for everyone’s taste. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Sun 18 • Croydon Film Festival: Sing-A-Long-A-Wicker-Man As part of Croydon Film Festival, The Green Dragon proudly presents 'Singalong-a-Wickerman', upstairs from 7pm, £3. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Open Day at The Globe Free events at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on London's South Bank, from 12-4pm (nearest Tube: Southwark or Mansion House; map) See: www.shakespeares-globe.org 45

• Music: Dave Black Quartet High energy Tenor Sax player. Live jazz every Sunday lunchtime, 123.30pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Sam Kelly’s Blues Band Sam’s here with his Blues Band hat on tonight – being backed by Tony Qunta on lead guitar and Spy on bass. There’ll be Chicago style and West Coast blues, with a bit of Jimi and a little taste of funk. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Sunday Service with DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Club: The Glitter Room An evening of sexy burlesque, live music, comedy & cabaret 'til 1am! Hosted by MISS TEMPEST ROSE with performances by ? BANBURY CROSS, BEULAH BELL, AMBER ROSIA, THE KNICKERBOCKER GLORIES, THE RAGDOLL REBELS. Special guest MISS BETSY ROSE and MISS DOXY MORON, WILFREDO, PETE STORM (aka Elvis). ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW - 2-FOR-£13: http://www.facebook.com/l/bd037;ww w.suavepromotions.com Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Mon 19 • Event: London Alternative Fashion Week A free fashion event in Spitalfields Traders Market, Crispin Place, Brushfield St, London E1 (nearest Tube: Liverpool Street; map). The collections are put together by young designers who are studying at (or have recently graduated from) fashion colleges in the UK. Shows are daily from Monday to Friday between 1:15pm and 2pm. For details:

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... www.alternativearts.co.uk/AFW • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 20 • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Daryl Kellie, Jonathan Oakeley, Eleanor Seabird. 8pm FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Comedy: Comedy Night with Gareth & guest comedians. 8.00pm The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Club: Bar Wars These are the drinks you're looking for! Every Tuesday at Black Sheep, the drinks deals are a force to be reckoned with...£1 a pint of Carlsberg, Olde English, Tetley's & Gaymers Pear Cider, £1 house spirit and mixer, £1 shot of Sourz or Wild! FREE entry before 9pm! Doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Choose-Day Bizarre and eclectic interactive DJ set hosted by The Dream, guitarist from local metallers Miss Nicaragua. This week’s featured album: Cardiacs 'Sing To God' 8pm. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: London Burlesque Week April 20 to 25th. Various venues. Check the website for more details: www.londonburlesqueweek.com

Wed 21 • Event: Queen’s Birthday Gun Salutes Happy b’day queenie. More info: www.royal.gov.uk

or www.royalparks.gov.uk • Sport: Surrey v Worcestershire County Cricket Championship - Div 2. Until Sat 24th April. 11am start. Whitgift School, Brighton Road, South Croydon. • Music: End Of The Spectrum + support Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: LION HOUSE DUO 9pm. NEW ACT! Playing a mix of blues, retro classics and original. Free Entry! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 22 • Croydon Film Festival: TELSTAR: THE JOE MEEK STORY & THE KID TRAILER + DIRECTOR Q&A’s 8pm David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Music: Robin Bibi Duo Versatile and popular performer Bibi and pal ensure great guitar entertainment. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: White Wire Drift + The Muscats Live music 46

The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: Symphony Cult + Kyrbgrinder + Family X Live metal from 2 of the UK's best rising bands, with support from Swedish rockers Family X. £3 (includes free admission to the Black Sheep Bar). 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: London Burlesque Week April 20 to 25th. Various venues. Check the website for more details: www.londonburlesqueweek.com • Music: Kobayashi It's Alan's birthday so we're playing a celebratory gig at this new, South London venue. As always, we've asked to be put on early enough to give everyone a chance to get there and back in plenty of time. Expect more new material and a last chance to see us live before fatherhood ruins Matt's rock credentials for the summer. We're on at 9.50pm and it's a fiver on the door. Arch 635, 15 - 16 Lendal Terrace, Clapham, London.

Fri 23 • Event: St George’s Day • Event: Shakespeare’s Birthday • Croydon Film Festival: 48HR CHALLENGE SCREENING 8pm David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Event: St George at The Dragon Great English Grub! Fantastic Ale! Live Music! Cream Teas! Bunting! Doilies! A bit of a Knees-up! All Day!! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Croydon Fashion Festival 23rd - 25th April. A raft of activities see www.croydonfashionfestival.com

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Event: St George at The Dragon Great English Grub! Fantastic Ale! Live Music! Cream Teas! Bunting! Doilies! A bit of a Knees-up! All Day!! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: St George’s at The Standard Bangers and mash (and a drink) £6.00 7.00pm kick off. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Event: A Jolly St George ST GEORGE’S DAY - let’s make it even better than St Patrick’s! With FIRE AND WATER. 9:30pm. Popular band, performing Classic British Rock covers. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: DJ Sean The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Club: Old Skool Garage Classics Every Friday at Loop Lounge we bring you the very best in old skool garage with some of London’s finest DJs. With resident DJ Kure and different guests every week. Check the website for details. Half price drinks all night. 10pm until 3am. £2 entry all night. For party/group/table bookings, please contact: bookings@looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Surviving Silence + Hellbent & Hammered + Hostile Dawn FREE metal gig. Local headliners Surviving Silence head a great bill of touring acts. 8pm. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Croydon Fashion Festival 23rd - 25th April. A raft of activities see www.croydonfashionfestival.com

• Event: London Burlesque Week April 20 to 25th. Various venues. Check the website for more details: www.londonburlesqueweek.com • Club: Bambalam! Tooting Tram & Social once again invite you to join DJ $uave for a journey back in time to an era when rock'n'roll was king! A time when Little Richard & Elvis ruled the roost. Expect to hear 50's Rock'n'Roll, Rockabilly, Rhythm'n'Blues, Vegas Swing, Hillbilly & Jump'n'Jive. Expect not to hear Progressive Trance, Dubstep, Grime or anything else that sounds like a drum kit being thrown down a flight of stairs. To punctuate the evening (and to add a whopping great dollop of saucy glamour!) we have some hot burlesque performances by Rock'n'Roll Ruby Fortune & Be-Bop-ABeulah Bell! So bring your dancing shoes, open your ears & get ready to jump, jive & wail! (or Shake, Rattle & Roll....be that yer persuasion!) 10pm-2am. To reserve a table please e-mail tootingtram@antic-ltd.com Tooting Tram & Social, 46-48 Mitcham Road, London, United Kingdom

Sat 24 • Croydon Film Festival: The Red Shoes 11am David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Croydon Film Festival: TRILOGY - THREE COLOURS BLUE, WHITE AND RED 2pm David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Music: DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: DJs Freeqboi and CherryBomb playing rocka, metal and plenty of surprises! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub 47

• Club: DJ BennyManyHats 4th Saturday of the month. Playing the way only Benny can.. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Club: Kinki Malinki With DJs T-on-J, Dave Lane, Scott Kemp, Mikey O, Lee Holt, Ollie Killick 9pm until 4am Advance tickets £8 available direct from Loop Lounge / £10 on the door Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: KICKBACK 9:30pm. A welcome return for these superb musicians, Pop/Rock at its best. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Injury Time + Legions + Diction + The KADT + Safety First Punk night hosted by Pus promotions £4. 7PM The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: London Burlesque Week April 20 to 25th. Various venues. Check the website for more details: www.londonburlesqueweek.com

Sun 25 • Sport: The London Marathon Live on BBC for bloody ages. More info: www.virginlondonmarathon.com. • Sport: Surrey v Lancashire ECB 40 League. 1.45pm start. Whitgift School, Brighton Road, South Croydon. • Music: Nigel Price Organ Trio Great chops. Good taste. Good sound. New CD (Jim Mullen) Live jazz every Sunday lunchtime, 123.30pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Music: Steve Morrison & Billy Jenkins A Sunday treat: two great guitarists; fine blues and a touch of satire. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Sunday Service with DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: Acoustically Speaking Eclectic Arts Network host a night of chilled out music, crafts, spoken word, poetry and more. £5. 6pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Croydon Fashion Festival 23rd - 25th April. A raft of activities see www.croydonfashionfestival.com • Event: London Burlesque Week April 20 to 25th. Various venues. Check the website for more details: www.londonburlesqueweek.com

Mon 26 • Sport: Crystal Palace v West Bromwich Albion LIVE ON SKY SPORTS 1. 7.45pm kick-off. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 27 • Croydon Film Festival: Son Of Rambow 6.30pm Addington High School, Fairchild’s Avenue, Addington. www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk

• Music: Ian Ballantine (Vibes) Martin Blackwell Quartet Top Sax player Live Lunchtime Jazz: 12.15 to 2.30pm Free The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Steve Mayne, Mark Wynn, open mic. 8pm FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Open Mic Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Club: Bar Wars These are the drinks you're looking for! Every Tuesday at Black Sheep, the drinks deals are a force to be reckoned with...£1 a pint of Carlsberg, Olde English, Tetley's & Gaymers Pear Cider, £1 house spirit and mixer, £1 shot of Sourz or Wild! FREE entry before 9pm! Doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Choose-Day Bizarre and eclectic interactive DJ set hosted by The Dream, guitarist from local metallers Miss Nicaragua. This week’s featured album: Victims Family; 'The Germ'. 8pm. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Wed 28 • Croydon Film Festival: TWO IN A MILLION & SHIFT THE SHIFT 6pm David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Music: What Is Life For? + support Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk 48

www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: MOJO HAND 9pm. NEW ACT! Local band, playing superb Blues/Rock covers from 60s-90s. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 29 • Croydon Film Festival: THROUGH THE LENS: CROYDON BEHIND THE SCENES 6pm David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Croydon Film Festival: Coyote Ugly 8pm The Nrobury, 1300 London Road, Norbury. www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Music: Muddy Waters Remembered The third of our now annual tributes to the legendary McKinley Morganfield. Hosted by John O'Leary (Savoy Brown, Downliners Sect, Sugarkane); previous guests in the all-star line up have included Giles Hedley, Dave Raphael (Panther, Dr JJ's, Dave Raphael Band), Alan Glen (Barcodes, Yardbirds), Jamie Rowan (Odyssey Blues, Ian Ellis), Al Vincent (Shakey Vick), Laurie Garman (Freddie King, Lightnin' Slim, Yardbirds) and Shakey Vick. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Sym Choon Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... theshipofcroydon • Music: Geoff Berner Live music from Geoff Berner, not to be missed!! Free! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Cymerain + Glass Artery & more tbc Top local and touring metal acts £3 (includes free entry to the Black Sheep Bar). 8pm. The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 30 • Croydon Film Festival: Croydon Film Festival Awards 7.30pm Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonfilmfestival.org.uk • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska, reggae and classics The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Sean The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Club: Old Skool Garage Classics Every Friday at Loop Lounge we bring you the very best in old skool garage with some of London’s finest DJs. With resident DJ Kure and different guests every week. Check the website for details. Half price drinks all night. 10pm until 3am. £2 entry all night. For party/group/table bookings, please contact: bookings@looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: The Soul Hustlers Plus more tbc. FREE rock/garage blues show. 8pm. FREE ENTRY The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios

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Sat 01 May • Event: May Day • Event: Brighton Festival 1st-23rd May. Full details from www.brightonfestival.org and www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk • Sport: 2000 Guineas The first classic race of this year's flat horse racing season. The 2,000 Guineas is for 3-year old colts (male horses). Live on Channel 4. More info from: www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk www.channel4.com/racing • Music: DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Event: Martin Whittle’s 50th Birthday Party Plenty of fab music! Come and help us celebrate! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: DJ Rob Delta 1st Saturday of the month. Funk, blues, soul and psychedelia. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Club: Old Skool Garage Bank Holiday Special With Masterstepz exclusive DJ set Join us at Loop Lounge for another installment of Old Skool Garage with some of the industries biggest DJs and MCs. This month we welcome the massive Masterstepz for an exclusive DJ set. He's joined by DJ Mike “Ruff Cut” Lloyd and MC PSG to bring you a night of old skool garage classics. DJs Masterstepz, Mike “Ruff Cut” Lloyd, PSG 9pm until 4am Guest List £7, more on the door. Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk 49

• Event: Race Night From 8pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Music: Mad Mush & The Evidence + Rage Dc + 16 Guns + Rouge Punk night!! £tbc. 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Sun 02 • Sport: 1000 Guineas The second classic race of this year's flat horse racing season. The 1,000 Guineas is for 3-year old fillies (lady horses). Live on Channel 4. More info from: www.newmarketracecourses.co.uk www.channel4.com/racing • Sport: Sheffield Wednesday c Crystal Palace 1pm kick-off. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Music: Live Blues Act tbc Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: The Sunday Service with DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. Telephone: 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk www.myspace.com/ theshipofcroydon • Music: Ukelele Jam 7pm, all welcome! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Dirty Disclosure – The Masquerade Ball With Defected's world renound Miss Divine. Dirty Disclosure returns to Loop Lounge for the first time since an explosive New Year's Eve Ball, with a brand new theme headlined by Defected’s world renound Miss Divine. 9pm – 6am Advance tickets £10

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: Fabio & Grooverider As it's Bailey's Birthday (and Sarah Groove Connection too!) he's decided to celebrate in style at the Black Sheep for an awesome night of Bank Holiday D&B madness.... FABIO B2B GROOVERIDER (Radio1) BAILEY B2B STORM (1xtra/Metalheadz) - Old School Set POLEAXE (Quantum Soundz) NITRO (Different Drumz) ANDY SKOPES (Good Looking) MCs BLACKEYE and GOLDENCHILD Doors 8pm til late, £8 all night We are a members only bar: bring passport or driving licence to sign upBlack Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Mon 03 • Event: May Day Bank Holiday Hurrah! Let’s hope for some sunshine. • Event: Jack In The Green Traditional May Day celebrations in Hastings. The Jack is released from the Fishermen's Museum, from where there is a procession through the streets to Hastings Castle. Following Jack are Morris dancers, Giants and Bogies. Later in the afternoon Jack is killed, and the Spirit of Summer is released. For more info see: www.hastingsjack.co.uk. • Music: Croydon Jazz Band Big band jazz - 1st Monday of every month Botley Hill Farmhouse, Limpsfield Road, Warlingham Surrey, CR6 9QH. Phone: 01959 577154 email: enquiries@botleyhillfarmhouse.co.uk • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 04 • Event: Star Wars Day May the fourth be with you...

• Comedy: Laughter Lines Comedy club every first Tuesday of the month. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 05 • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 06 • Event: General Election No vote, no say, so get out there. • Gay: Quiz First Thursday of the month. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Music: Live Blues Act tbc Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Orakai Plus more tbc. Top local and touring metal acts. 8pm. £3 The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 07 • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, ska, reggae and classics The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: The Vintage Fly A NIGHT OF REAL MUSIC FOR REAL PEOPLE - FUNK, SOUL, RAREGROOVE, BREAKS, HIP HOP, 80'S BANGERS, ELECTRO, REGGAE, DUB, SKA, DISCO, JAZZ, LATIN, AFRO BEAT, ROCK N ROLL. RESIDENT DJS: OLIVER SUDDEN, MR 50

what’s on GATS, THE LAZY TECHNICIAN + SPECIAL GUESTS. 8pm-12.30am The Scream Lounge, 20 South End Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 • Club: Reel Music REEL MUSIC is a brand new club night dedicated to SOUNDS OF THE CINEMA! Be it your favourite score, mashed-up & remixed, or the very best movie anthems, REEL MUSIC is THE club night designed and orchestrated by film fans FOR film fans. From the obvious to the obscure, we've got it covered!!! SPECIAL GUEST DJ'S INCLUDE: JAMES KING (BBC Radio 1 Film Buff), OSYMYSO (Producer & Muscian) And..... THE FREELANCE HELLRAISER (MashUp & Remix Maestro) Plus, "RESIDENT DJ's" TALL NEWMAN MICHAEL J. ROX "ATTRACTIONS ON THE NIGHT" FANCY DRESS: Optional of course... But, come on, make the effort!!! We'll be handing out prizes on the night for the best costumes - Impress us! FREE POPCORN: It wouldn't be cinema without the popcorn!!! AMERICAN DINER: Don't go hungry! Grab a bite to eat in the 50's themed diner. Full meals available until 10pm, snacks such as fries and Pizzas will be available until Midnight. POOL: Fancy a Tom Cruise style hustle!! Pick up a cue and play! CINEMA THEMED COCKTAILS: Fancy a Godfather? A Raging Bull? A Return Of The JD? Indulge! (Safely Of Course, Haaha) TEN PIN BOWLING: You too can be 'The Dude' and get a few frames in while the music plays. Lanes are prebookable via the venue website or bookable on the night. They work out about £6 each if there are 6 of you, so get booking now!!! KARAOKE ROOMS: Want to provide the entertainment yourself? Then be the star of your own musical in one of the exclusive karaoke rooms. 8pm-3am. £4 w/Flyer or Student ID £5 Before 10pm, £7 After 10pm Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes, Basement Of Tavistock Hotel, London,WC1H 9EU 020 7183 1979 www.bloomsburybowling.com info@bloomsburybowling.com

Fun with signage at The Schooner Inn, Hove. Fun with nuts (I) & salad tongs from Nick and Mik at Plumpton racecourse. Fun with nuts (II) - our intrepid new squirrel friend attempts to climb up the outside of the window. Fun with bollards in St George’s Walk (no, we don’t know why it’s wearing a hat). Fun with ‘orses - ‘The Great One’ Tony McCoy, again at Plumpton races. Fun with bouncy castles - Tubb goes airborne.