Deep London Aug 2010 by angela ferrara

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deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • facebook deep-london • twitter @deep_london Hello there.. ...welcome to issue 80. Well, July was a hell of a month, was it not? Croydon Festival went off like a frog in a sock, it was your humble Editor’s birthday, piss-ups and soirees abounded, the sun still shone and pretty much all was right with the world. Astonishing scenes, and we hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we did. Given all that, and the fact that Croydon this month seems to be experiencing something of a mass hangover, with not much going on, this issue is something of a retrospective - a farewell to a great summer if you will. We have the last instalment of Beer Garden Detective, somewhat thinner than usual mainly because gardens don’t look so good in the rain, but no doubt we’ll fire that particular strand up again next year. We have a picture special of the Croydon Summer Festival (which gives us a chance to show off the pictures of the editorial team meeting the Damned) which was arguably the best one to date, in our opinion, and some splendid lithographs from this years Chap Olympiad. I’ve also spent some time this month bombing about in a Ferrari, so we’ve some snaps of that too, and no, I didn’t cro-bar off the ‘i’ and replace it with an ‘a’ - that would be gauche. Looking forward, we have a piece on an intriguing installation in sunny Caterham called the Story Machine, and all your usual favourites, such as Auntie May, are here too, along with your listings for the month ahead. Still no sign of Mystic Mike, but I’m sure he’ll pop up again at some point. Also looking ahead, don’t forget that this Bank Holiday weekend it’s the Carshalton Environmental Fair, the last local festival of the summer, and the last Bank Hol before Xmas (boo). Last year’s event was a lovely day out, so we’d recommend it. Details in the listings. And I think that’s about everything for this month - we’re all a bit de-mob happy at Deep-Towers at the moment as we’re imminently about to take a well deserved break and have a bit of a holiday, which we’ll no doubt bore you senseless with in next month’s issue - there’s something to look forward to, eh? Right, as it’s now 7.30am and a veritable Blue-Tit Piccadilly Circus on the window-mounted-birdfeeder, I’m off to make a cup of tea and watch the wildlife. Hope you all have a lovely August and a jolly bank holiday we’ll see you in September. Pip-pip, avanti and allons-y! Angela xxx Your Bonsai-Editor 1

August 2010 Issue Eighty Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: auntie may, petal dunwoody, tony ferrara. 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, mik, the captain, dave vanian, jenny, esther, sheila, nick, terry, jim, ‘tash, the holmesdale heroes, everyone at the festi, ‘nerves of steel’ will. Congratulations: The England Cricket Team, yet again, Tommy Heron, Mike and Anne. R.I.P: Jack Parnell.

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Last date for inclusion in September issue -

25th August

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AUGUST 2010

THIS MONTHS FEATURES:

Croydon Summer Festival Review

The Story Machine

Ferrara in a Ferrari

The Chap Olympiad

Where’s Groove?

Auntie May

Beer Garden Detective

News

Month in Pix

14 12 LISTINGS:

What’s On Guide

Directory

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After-Party! W

ell, another storming Croydon Summer Festival has been and gone and, by God, this year’s was a corker. We had a fantastic day out, all the bands, acts and other events were well supported and did brilliantly, Martha Reeves, bless her, did the best a 78 year old woman could do and it didn’t rain. But the best thing of the day, undoubtedly as far as we’re concerned, were The Damned, who played an absolute blinder. To be honest, there’s not a lot we can actually write about the festival, as everyone has their own experience - hence the picture special - but the highlights for us were, in the arena; transporting the legendary Oval flag up and seeing everyone who’s anyone in Croydon duly pass by it, culminating in a fantastic group picture (see over); many white-wine-box calamities, including Mik syphoning it directly into my Mum’s cardie’s fantastic knitted pocket; seeing the Brighton massive, loads of friends and just generally having a rare old time. Meanwhile, we had been furnished with press passes, because we are press, and thus scuttled backstage before the Damned to have a quick chat with The Captain, but we were a bit too late, so scuttled back outside to

watch him, respendent in Palace shirt, and the chaps play a fantastic set of classics (see pic of set-list), while Mik headed into the photo pit to take some snaps, apparently having to be almost physically dragged away at the end of his allotted stint as he was having so much fun. After which, and slightly inebriated, we headed backbackstage where the highlights were pretty much constant but include; speaking to Dave Vanian, who is a lovely chap, and getting him to sign a copy of Deep dedicated to my Mum - who lurves him - on which he wrote ‘To Jean, Down the mosh-pit! Love Dave Vanian’ (she has had it framed); Getting loads of pictures of us with Dave and The Captain, who, again, is a top-bloke and who happily chatted to us for ages about all things Croydon and beyond, the coming Palace season and the general music scene, at which point Mik whipped out a copy of his band, Zag and the Coloured Beads’s album and thrust it at him. Being a good lad, he did take it with him - we’ve yet to hear the verdict on that one.

Too many other stand-out moments to list, but suffice to say a grand day out was had by us, and judging from the many facebook groups, tweets and just general old fashioned face to face communication, also by you, so well done to everyone who came, everyone who played and especially everyone who organised it. There’s nothing else like this in London, as far as we know, and, as well as being a great day out for the local community (and beyond, we had missives from people who’d travelled from as far as Northern Ireland to see The Damned, and they enjoyed them and the rest of the festival immensely), it’s a brilliant advertisement for our much maligned town. So hurrah for the Croydon Summer Festival, here’s looking forward to 2011 and, if the powers that be have any sense at all, a very long way beyond.

left: the famous Oval flag. above top: The Captain and the set-list; above: Specsavers alert 5

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Top row left: Joe Hood; Right: Poetic Pilgrimage Middle row l-r: The Captain and Dave Vanian give it some Bottom left: Shameless hob-nobbing backstage with Dave. Bottom right: More shameless hob-nobbing backstage with The Captain, your bonsai editor and Mik. 6

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Left top: The Wall of Death! Left 2nd row: Perfect weather Left 3rd row: A bloody great whale Below: The Arthur/Howard ensemble Bottom: Croydon’s finest - if anyone can name all these people and all the bands most of the assorted mob have been in over the years I’ll give you £100 quid

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Tales of the Unexpected In sunny Caterham, a strange machine lurks that will tell you fantastic stories. Deep caught up with its creator, Jim Sigee, to find out more...

he Story Machine is an unassuming silver booth in the corridor of the arc, Caterham, inside of which is a chair, some shelves with books on, four speakers and a desk with two buttons on it, one orange, one green, which will take you on a fantastic literary journey you can control by choosing one of the options given to you and pressing the appropriate button. It’s like an aural version of those old adventure story books where you’d choose an option and turn to the page relevant to that choice. Those books, as it turns out, were among the inspirations behind this project the final one for erstwhile Beanos bod Jim Sigee’s MA in Audio Technology, as he explains, “One of my previous projects involved a surround-sound thing where you sit in a small space with speakers around your head, and I added apple i-pod headphones, which are crap for letting sound in and out so were good for that as they created another layer of surround sound, and I made all these soundscapes as if you were walking around London with your i-pod on, and that inspired me to do this, which is another confined space with suuround sound. The idea of surround sound is great anyway, I find it quite absorbing. “I wanted to do something for kids rather than be all serious and sound-engineery so it’s developed into this. Originally you sat at a computer and made choices, and I was going to write a story, exactly like those Choose Your Own Adventure books. They still make those now - I read about one where the idea is to find the meaning of life, but none of the directions actually take you to that particular page, you’d find it just by randomly flicking through the book. They got

quite deep, some of them... “But yes, they were one of the inspirations, and then thinking about the story, I came up with the idea of a time machine, of having a narrative that would take you to the past and future, and the idea of a dystopian future where books are lost and everyone is immersed in technology. “So eventually I came up with this - snippets of books from all different times, with a narrative that you can choose. The idea is that kids are so used to clicking buttons and looking at screens, and maybe that doesn’t stimulate their imagination, whereas in this there are just two buttons and all the technology is hidden away. Hopefully it makes pictures in their head rather than just slamming images in through a screen”. The choices of books are a mixture of Jim’s favourites and books

recommended through consultation with English teachers, and there are 33 of them in the machine, from Shakespeare to The Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy, The Wind In The Willows to Wilfed Owen and all points in between, with you navigating a route through them, depending on your choices, 5 books (and an introduction) at a time. “They’re a bit like mini-film trailers, selling books to kids, because you don’t necessarily know what the book is when you listen but you might think ‘I like the sound of that’ and then you can find out. The books are all in front of you in the booth, or there’s a chart on the side, so you should be able to work it out. If you can’t you’ll have to e-mail me! “Also, they had to be interesting from a sound point of view - books like Jane Eyre are all very good but

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how would you make that interesting through sound? So I had to find books that would be exciting in an audio way, as well as exciting narratively. “For the future, the technology is all in place - the program is all there and the content could be changed, so it’s infinite really, everything is adaptable. “At the moment we’re here in the arc but I’d like to take it to other venues and exhibitions - someone suggested the foyer of the British Library, which would be great, but at the moment getting it seen locally, wherever that may be, is what I’d like.”

I’d agree with Jim - the concept is great, it’s just a booth you walk past, go in, press a button and get taken on a literary journey through time and space, and although it’s aimed at kids, adults too will enjoy it, I think. I certainly did. It only takes about ten minutes for one go in the Story Machine, and it’s actually very nice - a joy, in fact - in these busy times to just sit down and listen with no visual distractions for a change. Of course, you can pick up the books or look around you all you want, but that may be defeating the object. The sound effects are rich and the story readers are well pitched, so just sit back, relax and let

your mind make the pictures... The installation at the arc is a short-term thing and we’re not sure how long it’ll be there, so please give them a call (01883 330380) or e-mail Jim before you go for dates. As mentioned, Jim is also looking for other places to exhibit the machine so if you are somewhere, or know somewhere that would be interested again please e-mail Jim at jim.sigee@gmail.com. We’ll keep you informed on where it can be experienced next. For other events at the arc please visit www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

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ook, it’s a Ferrara in a Ferrari! How cool? To be honest I’ve never been so scared but, having been bought a Ferrari Driving Experience for Christmas by the Deep Womble, and with both he and my Dad looking on (and with the surname of Ferrara) there really was no way I could not do it. Thank God I did, though, as I think I’ve found where I belong - behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 Spider. This magnificent gift came from Buyagift.com, who are a conduit for Ferrari (and other supercar) driving days around the country, the nearest of which to Croydon is Longcross Proving Ground in Chobham which is run by a The 6th Gear Experience who also have other centres in Kenilworth and York. I’m not sure what any of us were expecting but what we got was a car park in the middle of a racetrack chocfull of ridiculously beautiful cars Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, the odd Porsche and an Ariel Atom, and a crowd of expectant drivers waiting for their turn to get in them. It’s all very easy when you arrive you have your gift voucher (prices start from around £75 for 3 laps in a Ferrari, including preamble and certificate, rising to £895 for a day spent driving 10 different supercars) and your driving licence, you buy your £25 insurance and register with the track side attendants. After that you get in a Range-Rover and are taken around the track to familiarise yourself with it (none of which I took in), return to the pretty cars, get in the one you’re directed to, turn it on and you’re off. Immensely happily, I am directed toward one of the convertible 430s and, after much seat and steering wheel adjustment, set off with my passenger/instructor, Will, who, immediately after the pit lane, instructs me to ‘floor it’. Jesus Christ - I’m used to driving an elderly Nissan Bluebird which rolls a bit going round corners at 15. A Ferrari, it turns out, does not. Nor does it at 70. Also mine doesn’t have a flappy paddle gearbox, or ridiculously effective carbon brakes, or 12

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a sound like nothing else on earth, or a top speed of ‘FUUUUCK!’. It’s all a bit overwhelming, and I’m not looking at anything apart from the track in front of me, and, on the second lap, the Aston Martin in front of me. Will tells me to go for it again, but I really don’t want to crash into that, driving this. The £25 insurance suddenly seems a bit inadequate. At the end I thought I’d done alright, not brilliant, so it’s nice when I get out that Will tells me I did the straight on the first lap at about 75mph, and on the second at about 120, and he writes on my little card a score of 9/10 and a note that I was getting better lap by lap (and the words ‘Top Drive!’ Toot! - that’s me blowing my own trumpet). Unfortunately there are only 3 laps, so by the time you get the hang of it, it’s time to pull in, but you can buy longer drives, or do it again, which I would, in a flash. Womble and father are suitably impressed by the speed at which I roared past (spectators can stand by the straight), and also by my overtaking of another Aston Martin (I was quite impressed by that myself, except he was going into the pits, so it didn’t really count) and, honestly, driving that thing was one of the best experiences of my entire life, and I’ve had some pretty good experiences. The instructors are excellent, the cars are unbelievable and I’d highly recommended it to anyone who drives. After which, it’s time to collect my certificate, where my surname causes much amusement, as it has done all day, opt not to buy the video or photos they sell as my spectators have done a fine job of capturing a 120mph streak of red zooming past, get back in a normal car and go for a stiff drink. Unfortunately, as mentioned before, I have now found my spiritual home in a very fast red Italian car with no roof, and having conducted extensive research I have discovered that a used F430 Spider costs around £92,000 (from the dealer whose web address is below - hint!), so if anyone has a spare hundred grand down the back of their sofa, please donate it to me and make a small Editor very, very happy...

Pix prev page: Basically, that’s me, in a Ferrari, going very very fast and grinning like an idiot. This page pix top to bottom: Before the event - look at all the pretty cars; Seat adjustments galore - I am very short; Pulling away a bit gingerly; Overtaking an Aston Martin - easy, innit? 13

www.6thgearexperience.com www.buyagift.com www.theferraricentre.com

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The Man from Del-Monte, he say ‘yes!’ to the 2010 Chap Olympiad...

had been looking forward to the Chap Olympics for weeks. We at Deep Towers had taken the preparation very seriously - as you will no doubt agree looking at the picture below! It was all very reminiscent of happy days going through the dressing up box at Christmas. Our lovely editor looked particularly fetching in her Evelyn Waugh 1930’s links golf look. You can imagine the glances we attracted on the train from East Croydon up to Tottenham Court Road. Once we got near Bedford Square we started to feel at home; it was all hats, heels, tweed and brogues flocking in. The square is the perfect venue for the Chap, stately and secluded and big enough for a couple of thousand revellers. We are met by an officer in full dress uniform and various galmorous ladies in 40’s dresses. Everyone is very polite and it’s not long before I’m doffing my hat with panache to anyone walking past. There are two bars serving delicious, albeit pricey, cocktails, as well as a food stall, but we

dont bother. Next year I would take a hamper which seems to be good form. The style is amazing - twisted facial hair, flappers, all sorts of uniforms, some ill-judged swimwear that had an odd effect on our editor, elegant ladies, the emperor Hirohito and a rather bulky, though undoubtably game, fetish Nazi with a very short skirt. There was music all day, also in period with tea dances and Glenn Miller. Everything though was leading up to the main events of the Olympiad, all overseen by the ringmaster. They started with various drinking games. The cucumber discus was much trickier than it sounded as the sandwich had to stay near to the plate. The umbrella jousting was the best and I shall remember for a long time the collective “orrrrhhhhhhhh” when our fetish nazi mounted her bike with her rear end pointing to the bulk of the audience. The only slight blot was the comedian who was hadn’t made a costume effort and was, frankly, just not funny. A country

doctor and his lady wife tried to usher him off but he stayed way too long, not even dissauded by missiles chucked by some well dressed hoodlums. We nipped out for while for provisions, sat in a nice pub on the corner of the square, nodding to various other chaps promenading. Equipped with a few bottles we returned to the fray where we were joined by our friends below. The commander had been in a few events in the Olympiad and had invented a few of his own. Whenever he re-emerged from the crowd he was sporting a few more licks of lipstick and when there was a queue at the ladies he inspected the line in true navy fashion. I say yes to the Chap. I will make more time for dressing up and hope to spend my time with pointless pursuits. It could have been a bit posh and forced but it was truly eccentric, well mannered and, to be honest, bonkers - the Deep massive fitted in really rather well. We will be there next year. I’m already planning my outfit...

pix this page l-r: Our new friends - Actor Joe, Commander James, A Bright Young Thing, The Man From Del Monte/Wilf Lunn, Air-Force Martin. Over - l-r top: Umbrella Jousting; A Mid-Olympiad Tea Dance/Conga. 2nd row l-r: No idea what’s happening there; picnics galore - note beautiful Georgian buildings. 3rd row l-r: Pimms O’Clock - note bloke in swimming gear; The Cucumber Sandwich Discus. bottom l-r: The Deep Chap massive; Impressive facial hair; Britannia; The Emperor of Japan; The lost art of the sock-suspender. 14

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A blatantly ripped off game for eagle-eyed readers...

t’s back, our homage to two of our favourite telly programmes, The Hoobs and Harry Hill’s TV Burp and our very own version of ‘where has the knitted character been this week’. Except without a knitted character, and without it being on telly, and with substantially shabbier prizes, and monthly. In case you weren’t around last issue, here’s a brief precis of it all: 1) Every month we’ll deposit the Editor’s very own prized Groove Hoob fluffy toy somewhere in one of our stockists’ premises in sunny Croydon or the surrounding bits where Deep gets distributed. We’ll give you a tiny clue as to his

whereabouts. 2) You spot Groove. 3) E-mail where you saw our furry friend to hello@deep-london.co.uk with the subject line ‘Groove’, or text Groove and where you saw him to 07910 506197. (Texts charged at standard Virgin message rate) 4) Win a prize of either a) something crap and fluffy which we’ve won in the groping grabber machine / coconut shy on Brighton Pier, or b) something else we’ve found lying around the office, or even c) something quite good. 5) Get your picture in the magazine and gain an immense amount of kudos.

Remember, we don’t expect you to go trawling all over South London looking for a green Hoob but if in the course of your travels this month you happen to spot a green Hoob then really, what could be easier than to let us know and you may win a lovely prize (and get your picture in the mag and get kudos etc etc). This month’s clue: Groove is enjoying a quiz and some live cricket on the telly in a central PUB. Closing date for this month’s competition is 5th September 2010. Good luck and happy Hoobspotting...

here he is, look, hiding in a display cabinet in The Dog and Bull, which is the nearest pub to the WaterTower Plaza which was, as you recall, the clue. Happily, he seems to have picked up a hipflask and a bottle of booze, so he’s happy behind glass. Just in case you can’t place it, here’s a pic of Groove in situ in the cabinet at the back of the pub. This month’s winner is ‘Steve’, so well done him. Groove’s on the move again, so keep ‘em peeled this month and good luck! 16

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Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May goes all Iron Maiden. . .

ello again folks. Well, it’s been a busy summer in Harbinger Towers. I’ve had to manage without my trusty sidekick Edith as she took a well deserved trip to Italy with the Crochet Coven, leaving me to borrow rather too freely from the electric fund to fund my Baileys habit. I almost had to manage without her for rather longer than intended when she narrowly avoided getting arrested by the Swiss Guard following a strangling episode at the Pope’s Sunday Service at his summer retreat. Edith and her friend Beryl formed an ill-conceived plan to petition the Pope to complain that gig tickets are far too expensive these days. In the crush to see His Eminence some good Christian attempted to send poor Beryl to meet her maker before her due time. Needless to say, Edith gave as good as she got and saved Beryl from certain death with a couple of well-aimed ankle kicks. I think Italy is off the holiday map now, unless Edith can save up for a new identity and a facelift. And talking of surgery, I’ve seriously been considering a sex change as I seem to have developed the uncanny knack of accidentally going into the mens’ toilets wherever I go. It’s got to the stage when now that I have to be accompanied in case I cause permanent mental scarring to unsuspecting toilet-goers. I don’t know what it is with you men, but how come I always have to fix the soap dispenser whenever I go in? Is this a skill you haven’t yet discovered or do you just not bother with soap?

While Edith was away, I decided to spend a few days following Iron Maiden around and started in Dublin where they were playing at the O2. To my surprise, I was accosted by Cousin Mavis at the hotel bar on the first night. She had made the mistake of trying too hard to save money and had booked into a hostel down the road and she seemed terrified of being attacked in the night by rabid lesbians. After a few

Guinnesses we had devised an ingenious defence theory involving using beer mats as Ninja stars and she toddled off feeling much more positive. Anyone considering going to Dublin in the future should start saving now. Or sell your granny or something. At almost 5 Euros for a pint of admittedly delicious Guinness and 12 Euros for a

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cooked breakfast, I was very soon completely out of cash so I was rather glad I was only there for a couple of days. I detoured back (following in Iron Maiden’s footsteps) via Sonisphere and, back on toilets (well not ‘on’ but ‘about’), I have to say the toilet situation there was unexpectedly good. Not only

people have taken to waving huge flags on long poles about at the front, as it makes it difficult even to see the monitors at times. When I’m Queen I’ll make people keep them by their tents, or ram them down their throats. After that it was off for some wind and sunshine with a coach trip to Lowestoft to see the air

When I’m Queen I’ll make people at festivals keep their long-poled flags by their tents. Or ram them down their throats... did the queue move quite fast but they weren’t too nasty and smelly, even by Sunday evening! It was lovely bumping into the Croydon Massive as I bar-hopped from band to band – Alice In Chains and the Cult were brilliant and Iron Maiden, as usual, were fantastic. It’s a shame so many

show on the beach. Brilliant fun, however I was disappointed to miss the UK Thumb Wrestling Championships at the Triangle Market. The publicity stated “Huge national event and one that will place Lowestoft firmly on the map in the world of thumb wrestling”. Next year maybe ……

Back in Croydon, I was very impressed with Metalworks who returned to Croydon after a ten year break and played at Scream Lounge. They are a fantastic rock covers band with a Sunday residency at Camden’s Monarch Bar. My ears have only just stopped ringing but it was worth the inconvenience. And you’ve probably noticed, the Ship’s had a bit of a facelift outside and someone’s washed the floor! At the time of writing, the new sign (brilliant job Geoff) is still waiting for someone brave enough to scale the building and hang it up. The Ship’s now open until 2am Friday and Saturday nights, so now there’s no need to slink off home like Cinderella when the clock strikes 12. Anyway, I’m off for some beauty sleep. See you at the bar. Auntie May returns next month.

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(part IV) yet MORE al-fresco amusement...

GRASSY KNOLLS!

BEER GARDENS IN THE TRUEST SENSE OF THE WORD. LOOK - greenery - lovely!

A fine ale pub a mere 15 minutes outside Croydon (regular Bus service) in the

WOOLPACK!

pretty village of Banstead. beffiting the almost rural setting it has two distinct outside areas. The front has a large patio area with beautiful hanging baskets and covered bit. When you walk though the large bar and further past the comfy dining area you come to the back garden. it’s roomy, bounded by established hedges, with the shade from 2 old coniferous trees, it has an oasis feel with insects and birds happily dibbing around. friendly, good for families and dog walkers. it Prides itself on locally sourced real ales. if you fancy a bit of a change from central croydon the woolpack is well worth a visit, inside or out. The Woolpack, 186 High Street, Banstead, SM7 2NZ, 01737 354 560. thewoolpackbanstead.co.uk

Not strictly a ‘beer garden’, but it is a garden, and they do sell beer. The croydon park hotel bar is open to nonguests (as is their restaurant and gym avec swimming pool), has sky sports and - although a tad pricey, being normal hotel prices - is a nice little hideaway. The garden at the front of the hotel catches the sun from about midday until dusk (this pic was taken about 1oam). They have occasional bbqs out on the lawn, and it seems to be one of the visiting palace opposition football team hotels of choice - last time we were in watching the cricket so were the newcastle team, most of whom had ridiculous barnets, we might add. it also has the advantage of being a hotel, so if you happen to pull... croydon park hotel, altyre road, East Croydon

l! croydon park hote

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hidey-holes and hidden gardens for all your workdodging needs...

HIDEOUTS! A traditional boozer the likes of which croydon seems to be losing hand over fist, the tamworth is a hideaway of the highest order, being tucked at the bottom of crown hill along tamworth road. A young’s pub, The tamworth serves fine ales, does bar snacks, has a huge screen for sky sports, a dartboard and an open fire for when the nights draw in. it also has very friendly staff, and is beautifully adorned with hanging baskets all around. The garden is tucked behind the pub and although possibly not the prettiest location, being sort of in the car park, the management have done a good job with a covered area, some more flowers and plenty of seats. If you care about ‘proper’ pubs in croydon, this is exactly the sort of place you should be rewarding with your custom. the tamworth arms, 62 Tamworth

TAMWORTH ARMS!

Road, Croydon, CR0 1XW.

a pub totally transformed, in a good way, from what many of us of a certain age remember it as by dint of the removal of the sports screens and

JOLLY FARMERS!

the quality live music they put on regularly. the jolly farmers has two beer gardens, one out the front for people watching, and another, hidden, covered one at the back by the car park, for appalling parking watching (mainly by me - it’s a bit tight in there sometimes). it’s a friendly, traditional, family-run pub, with nice staff, fresh cooked food (and sarnies available ‘til midnight), real ales and a community minded outlook. they also throw the odd non-stop-all-day-all-night-all-day-again music festival. the jolly farmers, 7 Purley Road Purley CR8 2HA - 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

a hideout in the heart of croydon, walking into the treehouse garden is like walking into a jungly oasis. improved no end, in our opinion, by the removal of the strange wicker roof that previously blocked out the sun, it now just has a nice awning to guard against inclemency. the food inside remains top-notch, the bar as potent and the staff as friendly as ever . now a well-established highlight of croydon dining and drinking, the garden remains a sub-tropical feeling highlight of its beer gardens. bring your pith helmet! the treehouse, 78 South End, Croydon, cR0 1DP. 020 8688 9837, www.treehousepeople.com

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News-hound May contain news.

ello again, and we start this month with exciting music news, as we’ve just heard that Julian Cope is coming to Croydon to play a gig at The Clocktower. It’s on the 18th September, and we suggest you get in a bit quick. Tickets are £20 (£18 conc) and can be booked at: www.croydonclocktower.org.uk or by calling 020 8726 6000, or pop into the Clocktower on Katharine Street. Elsewhere, and on a theatrical bent, here’s a press release from West End Theatres who are running a pretty good promotion until the end of September: Complimentary London Hotel Rooms In West End Theatre Sale. London’s West End Theatre district has partnered with a number of hotels within the city to develop a new summer promotion to attract visitors to the West End. Running until 30 September 2010, the sale allows visitors to London to book a free room in a central London hotel when buying a top-price theatre ticket to one of a selection of shows.

Prices start at just £50 per person for a three star hotel, continental breakfast and a best seat to a major West End show. Train and air travel, meals and attractions can also be added to the packages at great prices. Hotel upgrades to 4 and 5 star hotels are also on offer from only £15 pp. An amazing selection of bigbudget West End musicals are featured in the promotion including: Tony award-winning Elton John musical Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre; Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre featuring a hot new cast including Ray Quinn; Broadway’s awardwinning Hair The Musical at the Gielgud Theatre; Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre featuring the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons; Sister Act at the London Palladium; the Menier Chocolate Factory’s acclaimed production of Sweet Charity at the Theatre Royal Haymarket; sexy, sassy Kander and Ebb show Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre; Queen rock musical We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre;

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joyous 1960s musical Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Playhouse Theatre; Grease The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre; All the Fun of the Fair at the Garrick Theatre starring David Essex; and Willy Russell’s powerful musical Blood Brothers at the Phoenix Theatre. Founder of Westendtheatre.com, Paul Raven, said: “Summer is a slow time for domestic London theatregoing, so we wanted to put together a promotion that provided people across the UK and overseas with a compelling reason to come to London and sample the best of the West End.” Naturally there are terms and conditions, so for all the info and to book the promotion visit www.westendtheatre.com. And that’s about it for the news - we told you it was a slow month, please return to planning your bank holiday... Got news? e-mail hello@deep-london.co.uk

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Stockists: CENTRAL CROYDON: • All Bar One • Bar Red Square • Bar Se7en • Black Sheep Bar • Brief • Bull’s Head • Clocktower (Tourist Info) • Dog & Bull • Fairfield Halls • George • Goose on the Market • Gun Tavern • Green Dragon • Half and Half Lounge Bar • Loop Pool Bar • Milan Bar • Mojama • Royal Standard • Ship • Spreadeagle • Steelpoint Tattoo • Surrey Cricketers • Tiger Tiger • Timebomb Clothing • Yates’s Wine Lodge EAST CROY: • Builders Arms • Glamorgan • Orchard • Oval • Porter & Sorter • Tramlink Info Centre • Warehouse Theatre WEST CROY: • Bird in Hand • Sims Tattoos • Davys Wine Bar • Forbidden Planet • Fox and Hounds • Windmill SOUTH END & SOUTH CROY: • Croham Arms • Crown & Pepper • Crown & Sceptre • Earl of Eldon • Edge • Folly

Pick up your copy of Deep from any of these lovely places:

• Jalalis • Kays Off Licence • LA Fitness (Royal Oak) • La Spezia Deli (Old Pharmacy - Swan & Sugarloaf) • Laithwaite’s Wines (opp. Windsor Castle) • Peking Tasty • Purley Arms • Rail View • Red Deer • Rupali • Ruskin House • Sackville Gallery • Scream Studios • Stag & Hounds • Sth Croydon BR • Swan & Sugarloaf • Txt Bar • Treehouse • Wheelwrights Arms • Windsor Castle • Woodman • Zizzi

• The Fox • Tudor Rose

ADDISCOMBE: • Alma Tavern • Claret Free Hs • Cricketers

WOODSIDE GREEN: • Beehive

PURLEY: • Baan Thai • Brass Monkey • Coffee Bay (by Purley BR) • Elliott’s • Jolly Farmers • Las Fuentes • Rectory • Purley BR • Purley Pool • Purley Oaks BR • Station Cars PURLEY WAY: • Gipsy Moth • Premier Travel Inn Hotel • Green’s Gym COULSDON: • The Pembroke OLD COULSDON: 27

SANDERST’D: • Sanderstead BR • Stones Hair Salon • Wine Cellar SHIRLEY: • Cricketers • Crown • Sandrock • Shirley Inn • Surprise Inn FORESTDALE: • Forestdale Arms • McDermott’s Fish Restaurant SELHURST: • Selhurst Arms • White Horse • Two Brewers • Lion Inn THORNTON HEATH: • The Lord Napier

SOUTH NORWOOD: • Portmanor KENLEY: • Kenley Arms WHYTELEAFE: • Whyteleafe Tavern

Listings Index: What’s on? 28 full weekly and daily guide All our information was correct at the time of going to press, but as the only certainty in life is change, we suggest you check before heading out. The opinions and reviews which follow are those of the Editor and staff - if you have an issue to raise about them, please ring us, rather than the venue.

Got something going on? We’re not psychic, people - let us know! What’s on listings are FREE! Call Angela on 07910 506197 or e-mail: angela@deep-london.co.uk

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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: Future Events: • Music: Julian Cope 18th September 2010. £20. The Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Theatre: Stephen Fry in The Fry Chronicles -Screened Live from the Royal Festival Hall 13th September 2010. 7pm. Full Price £12.50, Concessions £11.00 The David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

................................. Every Day: • Market: Surrey Street (Not Sunday) 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, people. Open Mon-Sat from ridiculously early... Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Museum: Museum Of Croydon (Not Sunday) Permanent Galleries: Croydon History - Follow the story of Croydon from 1800 to now. The Riesco Collection of Chinese Ceramics is on permanent display in the Riesco Gallery at Croydon Clocktower. The Croydon Art Collection contains over 2000 paintings, prints and drawings. Depictions of local scenes and landmarks are stored alongside works by Henry Moore, Bridget Riley and Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. Current Exhibitions: Treasures from Trash until 30 October 2010. 'Treasures from Trash' is an interactive family-friendly exhibition that explores creative recycling from around the globe. Every object on display used to be something else. Make do and Mend until 15 September 2010. This exhibition brings to life some of the memories of Croydon residents about 'Make do and Mend’. Tingatinga Art until 27 August 2010. Croydon hosts the first ever exhibition in England dedicated to the vibrant Tanzanian art style Tingatinga. Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon

CR9 1ET. Tel: 020 8253 1022 E-mail: museum@croydon.gov.uk Web: www.museumofcroydon.gov.uk or www.croydon.gov.uk/museums

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

1st Thursday: • Live Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15-11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286. • Gay: Quiz Monthly quiz night. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com

1st Friday: • Club: Groove On Funk club. Upstairs at The Treehouse, 78 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1DP, 020 8688 9837 www.treehousepeople.com • Poetry: Poets Anonymous Friday Poetry at the Fairfield Hotel Bar, 1 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 2BN. Floor spots. From 8pm. £2 waged, £1 unwaged. Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 8645 9956.

1st Saturday: • Music: DJ Rob Delta Playing Funk, blues, soul and psychedelia. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk

2nd Monday: • Group: Croydon Writers Writing group. 7.45pm. New Members welcome. 28

Annual membership - £16.00 Meetings - £2 per meeting for members, £4 per meeting for non members. More info from www.croydonwriters.org.uk The Library, Croydon Cloctower, Katharine Street, Croydon

2nd Tuesday: • Comedy: Comedy Night with host Gareth and guest comedians. From 8.30pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more events, find us on facebook! • Live Music: Open Mic Simon Hughes's blues and acoustic Open Mike nights. We let you entertain us! From 8.30pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk

2nd Thursday: • Live Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans! 8.15-11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.

2nd Saturday: • Poetry: Poets Anonymous Saturday Poetry in the Primary Room, United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 5LP. 2.304.00pm. £2.00. Bring your poetry to read and share. Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 020 8645 9956

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

4th Tuesday: • Live Music: Open Mic Simon Hughes's blues and acoustic

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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: Open Mike nights. We let you entertain us! From 8.30pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk

4th Thursday: • Live Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans! 8.15-11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.

4th Saturday: • Music: DJ BennyManyHats Playing the way only Benny can. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk

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

................................. Every Monday: • Quiz: Green Dragon Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz. 8pm every Monday. Jackpot round! Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon • Club: Blue Monday Buy one hour of Pool and receive 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

• Games: Poker Night - NEW! Poker at the Jolly Farmers. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: Half Price Mondays 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. Free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Every Tuesday: • 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 • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 9-10pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Quiz: The Good Companions Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz travels to Hamsey Green every Tuesday from 8pm. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, Croydon. • 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: Cheap Sheep Tuesdays DJ Magoo plays the most ripe Electro, DnB, Dubstep, Indie and Ska while you enjoy £1.50 PINTS, £1.25 SPIRIT MIXERS, £1 SHOTS + £2.50 VODKA RED BULL ALL NIGHT. Doors 7pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 9pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com • 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, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub 29

• 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: NEW! Strictly Fun Dancing Ballroom Dancing every Tuesday. Beginners - 7pm. £6 Improvers - 7.45pm. £6 Social Dance - 8.30pm. £7 Buy two sessions for £11, 3 for £16. Arnham Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Every Wednesday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Permanent Galleries: Local History The development of our area from earliest times. It contains sections on Geology and fossils, Stone Ages, Bronze and Iron Ages, the Romans in East Surrey, an Anglo-Saxon corner, medieval times and modern history. Also stages various transient exhibitions. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • 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

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: • Event: Talent Night Talent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday. £200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE www.whyteleafetavern.com • Pool: American 8-Ball Pool Competition Test your pool skills against Croydon’s finest pool players as we launch a new weekly cash prize competition that will also see players gaining ranking points to become Croydon’s number 1 pool player. 10 Week Ranking League Cash Prizes - £10 Entry Fee Weekly knock out competition • Winner receives 75% of entry pot (remaining 25% to go towards ranking league) • Best of 3 frames • Semi final and final best of 5 frames 10 Week Ranking League • Points given for progress in weekly knock out competition. • Winner receives 75% of total pot • Runner up receives 25% of total pot Half price drinks 5-7pm Midday until midnight. 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 • Poker: 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 • 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 • Club: Dub Kulture - NEW! heavy vinyl dubstep collective, featuring controller PISTONSBENEATH and guest DJS. Doors 8pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 10pm, £2 after. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8-11pm. £1.50 pints, £1.25 spirit mixers, £1 shots, £2.50 vodka Red Bull. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Event: Film & Food plus... Films & Food every week, Poker, Rock Quiz night and Live comedy on monthly rotation See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when 8pm, Free Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Music: FREE Classical Concerts - NEW! Free lunchtime classical music performances at the Clocktower Croydon. All performances start at 1.30pm. Bring your own picnic, wear a tux if you like, or just come as you are and enjoy your lunch in the incredible unique setting of the Braithwaite Hall at The Clocktower, a grade 2 listed building, island of heritage in Croydon’s town centre. George Mayne will present a specially curated free programme of some his favourite classical pieces every Wednesday lunchtime throughout August. The Clocktower Cafe is launching a special offer to celebrate these lunchtime recitals with 20% off all hot meals and a special High Tea consisting of mini sandwiches, tea, scome and clotted cream for £3.95 after the concert. Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Sport: Brighton Dogs - NEW! Every Wednesday afternoon Greyhound Racing. Doors 1pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co. uk

Every Thursday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays See every Wednesday. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • 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: 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 • Music: Metal Thursday Metal Night at Scream Lounge At least 3 top notch local and touring metal acts every week at Scream, including regular Grindhouse nights sponsored by Terrorizer metal magazine. Door price includes free entry to Black Sheep Bar rock night before 11pm See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre From 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Club: ALT.X Rock / Metal / Alternative with DJ Tony X plus guests. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 10pm, plus £1 shots of Jager all night! FREE ENTRY before 10pm, doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday.

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: 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 monthly regular events 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 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 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 • Gay: Quiz - NEW! New every Thursday, quiz night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Sport: Brighton Dogs - NEW! Every Thursday night - Greyhound Racing. Doors 6.30pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co. uk

Every Friday: • 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. • Club: WTF? our decades of Indie, Alternative, Electro and Punk hits from DJ Zoe Urchin. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar 31

• 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 • Sport: Wimbledon Dogs - NEW! Every Friday night - Greyhound Racing. First race 7.30pm The turnstiles open at 6:30pm and the restaurant doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission Prices If you just want to turn up on the night the prices are: * Adults: £5.00 (including racecard) * Children 12 - 17: £3.00 (no race card) * Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note, pushchairs and buggies are not permitted in the Stadium. Loads of admission offers and more info at www.lovethedogs.co.uk GRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, London, SW17 0BL Stadium Telephone: 0870 880 1000 • Club: Slut Party - NEW! Ibiza’s favourite party comes to south London! Bubbly for VIPs - Book your V.I.P. table for 6 people or more, and we'll give you reduced entry and a bottle of bubbly on the house (with your first round) Just for you girls - We have some of London’s sluttiest male dancers available for your personal entertainment. From 10pm and midnight we play the best in Club Classics and House Anthems. Dress slutty for free entry before 1am - Of course Slutty clothing is optional but it is free entry to saucy outfits (male and female) before 1am For the guys - The best in Jacking, tech and tribal house from midnight till 2am. And of course we have booked some of the best Dubstep DJs to close the night from 2am till close. For more info call 07956372327 or 020 8760 7000 9pm until 3am £5.00 before midnight, £7.00 after midnight £3.00 per person for V.I.P. bookings. Call 07956372327 or 020 8760 7000 Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: • Sport: Brighton Dogs - NEW! Every Friday lunchtime - Greyhound Racing. Doors 10.30am. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co. uk

Every Saturday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays See every Wednesday. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Music: Various Live music every Saturday Night. The Surrey Cricketers, corner of Lower Coombe Street and West Street, Croydon. • 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 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 • Club: Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beatseeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the dancefloor. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY 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: 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 most Saturday nights. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon. 020 8657 6655 • Gay: Party Night - NEW! Every Saturday nigt is party night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Burlesque: Tassel Club - NEW! Tassel Club Supper Club. Contact reservations@proud.co.uk for direct bookings Proud Cabaret, London. www.proud.co.uk • Sport: Wimbledon Dogs - NEW! Every Friday night - Greyhound Racing. First race 7.30pm The turnstiles open at 6:30pm and the restaurant doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission Prices If you just want to turn up on the night the prices are: * Adults: £5.00 (including racecard) * Children 12 - 17: £3.00 (no race card) * Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note, pushchairs and buggies are not permitted in the Stadium. Loads of admission offers and more info at www.lovethedogs.co.uk GRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, London, SW17 0BL Stadium Telephone: 0870 880 1000 • Sport: Brighton Dogs - NEW! Every Saturday night - Greyhound Racing. Doors 6.30pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co. uk

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 • Quiz: The Spread Eagle - NEW! Fun quiz with round prizes as well as main prize. £1 per person. From 7pm. The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX, 020 8781 1134 • 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

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What’s On - Weekly Events / Daily Guide: • Club: Precious Sundays Bar se7en presents PRECIOUS SUNDAYS each and every Sunday night... Dj's on the night playing the best in UK GARAGE, FUNKY HOUSE, R&B, HIP HOP, BASHMENT and CLUB CLASSICS: CLK (MTV BASELOUNGE), DEEZEL DEEJAY, KIPPA D PLUS SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS... 2-4-£5 DRINKS ALL NITE FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Please note smart trainers are welcome (no air bubbles) - No I.D No ENTRY Bar Se7en, The Arcade, High Street, Croydon • Music: Acoustic Sundays NEW! From classical to folk, poetry to unplugged punk rock, Scream Lounge's acoustic nights guarantee you a night to remember. Most evenings are free entry, don't run late, so you won't ruin your week with a Monday hangover! 7pm start. See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Music: Sunday Jazz Lunch From midday until 4pm every Sunday, why not come down for a delicious roast dinner straight from the club’s acclaimed kitchens (not compulsory for entry but highly recommended!) and enjoy a couple of sets of laid back music from some of London’s best musicians and singers. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT Box Office: 020 7439 0747 www.ronniescotts.co.uk • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 2pm till 4pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Gay: Open The Box - NEW! Every Sunday at 7pm. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Sport: Brighton Dogs - NEW! Every Friday lunchtime - Greyhound Racing. Doors 11am. More info from brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium. co.uk

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Wed 11 August • Sport: England v Hungary Friendly international footie at Wembley. More info: www.thefa.com • Sport: Croydon FC v Epsom & Ewell Croydon's first home fixture, a local derby match against the near neighbours. KO 7.30 PM, Adults £6 Concessions £3. Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL. Trams to Arena Tram Stop take you there. (312, 197 or 130 buses as well) • Education: Recycling adventure 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Free, drop-in - Clocktower Court Have you ever wondered where your rubbish goes to? Find out using simple games, complete our fun challenge and win a recycling goody bag! Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET. Tel: 020 8253 1022 E-mail: museum@croydon.gov.uk Web: www.museumofcroydon.gov.uk or www.croydon.gov.uk/museums • Music: Len Downing superb solo guitarist/keyboards/ singer Live music at The Farmers. 8.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: The Horny Skulls, Zephyrus, Sin n' Tonic (Rock/Punk) Starts 8pm, £3 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Scream Comedy FREE Comedy Night Big names from the UK comedy scene including TV's Neil Cole (Dave TV/NME Radio/Motor Rally) plus Mark Oram, Rosie Martin, TJ, James Hickie, Thomas Mayhew, Nick Warner, Tim Wilderspen, Nick Ewans and more tbc Hosted by Pete K Mally Doors 8pm, Free Entry!! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk 33

• Event: Film & Food Night Film tbc In The Lounge Bar Starts 8pm, Free Entry! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Thu 12 • Sport: Epsom Races Flat horse-racing First race 2pm. More info from www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Sport: USPGA Golf 92nd PGA Championship from Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA. Live on the BBC. • Event: Bristol Balloon Fiesta Until 15th Aug. Europe's largest hot air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking part. For details, see: www.bristolfiesta.co.uk • Event: Eastbourne Air Show Until 15th Aug. Free airshow on Eastbourne's seafront. See: www.eastbourneairshow.com • Education: Your personal robot 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Free, drop-in Clocktower Activities Room Craft workshop - create a robot out of recycled materials. Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET. Tel: 020 8253 1022 E-mail: museum@croydon.gov.uk Web: www.museumofcroydon.gov.uk or www.croydon.gov.uk/museums • Music: Metal Thursday with Kitty Lipps, Thunderwolf plus more tbc. (Classic Metal/Rock), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Robin Bibi Duo Ever popular and versatile man-in-thecowboy-hat performer Bibi and pal ensure great guitar entertainment. Live blues at The Oval 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

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: 1979 + JSA + We Forgot Kevin Live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Fri 13 • Sport: Athletics Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace. More info from: www.diamondleague-london.com • Sport: USPGA Golf 92nd PGA Championship from Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA. Live on the BBC. • Music: Bad Influence Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Wonk Unit, The Cleaners, The KADT, Raw Poo Pus Promotions Presents Wonk Unit, The Cleaners, The KADT, Raw Poo (Punk Rock), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £4 adv, £5 on the doorScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Surviving Silence, Tenyson & Throwing Arrows 3 of the best Croydon hard rock bands. UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £4 adv, £5 on the door Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Opening: Taberners Lounge Bar New bar on the site of the old CR0 Bar / Wig and Pen in St George’s Walk. Opens 5pm. All drinnks £3. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon.

Sat 14 • Sport: Athletics Aviva London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace. More info from: www.diamondleague-london.com • Sport/Music: Lingfield Races Flat evening horse-racing followed by music from The Take That Experience. More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: USPGA Golf 92nd PGA Championship from Whistling Straits. Live on the BBC. • Music: Momotara Rock Covers. Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Sport: Croydon FC v Crowborough Athletic The FA Cup starts here, another 12 matches until the Final. KO 3PM, Adults £6 Concessions £3. Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL. Trams to Arena Tram Stop take you there. (312, 197 or 130 buses as well) • Club: Vintage Fly Oliver Sudden Presents Vintage Fly (Laid Back Vinyl/soul/funk club night), DOWNSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £2 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Spirits Of The Earth, Magic Brother & Keironononononon Alternative/Prog night with Spirits Of The Earth, Magic Brother & Keironononononon Three of the most far-out bands you're likely to see in town, headlined by the Hawkwind/Ozrics-esque Spirits Of The Earth and featuring local prog supergroup Magic Brother plus the mental brutal/techno/punk stylings of Kierononononon (Bizarre/alt/prog), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Free Entry!!! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk 34

• Music: The Return Of DJ Elmo From 8pm. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Club: Jump N Shout with Jumpin Jack Frost IJump N Shout just keeps going from strength to strength, starting of with Tuesday nights, onto Friday nights and now we are on Saturday nights. You can expect the best in drum & bass with some of the best DJs and MCs. 9pm until 4am £5 all night, ladies are free before 11pm More info from www.looplounge.co.uk Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Film: Inception 5pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Sun 15 • Sport: USPGA Golf 92nd PGA Championship from Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA. Live on the BBC. • Music: BASIL HODGE (Piano) QUARTET Featuring top saxophonist TONY KOFI (Sax) Live lunchtime jazz. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Steve Matthews' Razers Harp-man Steve Matthews's hard rockin' Razers, featuring Dave Briggs on guitar, Zero 7 and Brand New Heavies' Neil Cowley (sans trio) on the ivories and the omnipresent Richard Sadler on upright bass. Look out for the new album: Don't Turn Me In. Live blues at The Oval 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 • Club: Summer D’n’B Mashup in association with GOB Promotions: Hot hot summer drums and good vibrations. With sets from: BREAK (Quarantine / Shogun Audio) AUDIO

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What’s On - Daily Guide: (Subtitles / Freak / Virus) KLUTE (Commercial Suicide) ANDY SKOPES (Good Looking) FINEPRINT (Fineprint Audio) MAXXI P (Rinseout) RUDOWN (Full Moon Thailand), MCs BLACKEYE and GOLDENCHILD plus DELIGHT. Doors 8pm, £5 before 10pm (£6 after) CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8pm-10pm Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Mon 16 • Sport: Croydon FC Youth v Westfield Youth Southern Youth League action, come and see the future football stars. KO 7.30 PM Adults £3, concessions £1. Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL. Trams to Arena Tram Stop take you there. (312, 197 or 130 buses as well) • Film: Inception 5.30pm and 8.20pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Le Concert 2pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Tue 17 • Sport: Brighton Races Flat horse-racing. Free bus from Brighton station to the course. More info from www.brightonraces.com • Sport: York Ebor Festival Flat horse-racing. Featuring The Juddmonte International. Live on terrestrial telly. More info: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk • Music: Singer/Songwriter Night Live music at The Farmers. 7.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Film: Inception 3.30pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

• Film: Le Concert 2pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Wed 18 • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - The Oval (cricket ground, not Tavern...). More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Sport: York Ebor Festival Flat horse-racing. Featuring The totesport Ebor. Live on terrestrial telly. More info: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk • Music: The Programme Initiative, Lights, In Half An Hour Progressive/Alt night with The Programme Initiative, Lights, In Half An Hour. Touring ambient rock group The Programme Initiative play a blissed out set of Godspeed You! Black Emperor style prog behind a wall of projected visuals. Support comes from cinematic rock band Lights and local ambient D&B maestro In Half An Hour. Doors 8pm, Free Entry!! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: WT Feaster Band from the USA. £5 on the door - 8.30 WT Feaster Band on the Paul Jones R&B show BBC Radio 2 check out this link: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00tbsnp The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Games: Poker Fun Poker Night Starts 8pm, £5 in, winner takes all. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Forever Exiled Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon 35

• Music: Classical Concerts Free lunchtime classical music performances at the Clocktower Croydon. All performances start at 1.30pm. Bring your own picnic, wear a tux if you like, or just come as you are and enjoy your lunch in the incredible unique setting of the Braithwaite Hall. Today’s programme: L.van Beethoven Sonata No 17 in D-minor, Op.31,No.2," The Tempest" J. Brahms Rhapsody in H minor,Op.79 F. Chopin Waltz No.3 in A minor F.Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B flat minor,Op.31 Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Le Concert 1.50pm and 5.30pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: White Materials 2009 Cameroon/France 102 Mins Director: Clare Denis Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Christopher Lambert, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Isaach De Bankolé. A plantation owner is forced to face up to the growing social unrest that is beginning to beleaguer both her business and her family. With civil and racial conflicts boiling over in a small African farming community, Maria (Isabelle Huppert), doggedly fights to keep her coffee plantation alive, blindly ignoring calls from her government and ex-husband to leave the area. 8.00pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Thu 19 • Sport: Epsom Races Flat horse-racing First race 5pm. More info from www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Sport: York Ebor Festival Flat horse-racing. Featuring The Darley Yorkshire Oaks & Ladies Day. Live on terrestrial telly. More info: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - The Oval (cricket ground, not Tavern...). More info: www.ecb.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: Sonny Black All round legend and Blues in Britain’s Guitarist of the Year Black takes the blues from the Delta to the borders of Jazz and back again. Live blues at The Oval 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: Echovirus, Designing Nightmares, Consult The Oracle Terrorizer Grindhouse Night Echovirus, Designing Nightmares, Consult The Oracle The UK's leading extreme metal magazine sponsor's a night of mayhem. UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £4 adv/flyer Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Film: Inception 5.30pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Le Concert 8.20pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: White Materials See Wed 18. 2pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Fri 20 • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - The Oval (cricket ground, not Tavern...). More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Sport: York Ebor Festival Flat horse-racing. Featuring The Coolmore Nunthorpe. Live on terrestrial telly. More info: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk • Music: IGNiTiON Regular monthly 14+ night from the team behind the Croydon Clocktower's IGNiTE club. The first event features performances by

Urban Maestro, rapper Frankie K, Kian Bagheri plus DJs and more!! DOWNSTAIRS Doors 6.30pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: Stone Free Hendrix inspired rock covers - 9.30 FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: On The Real UK Hip-Hop talent Skandal, Jimmy Screech & Hobbit live With residents DJ MK, DJ 279, Spin Doctor & Snuff 9pm-4am Friday 20th August 2010 @ Plan B, Brixton Road, London SW9 • Film: Wild Target (15) 2009 UK 85 Mins Director: Jonathan Lynn Stars: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Everett, Martin Freeman An offbeat comedy about, a middleaged lone hit man whose entire life is dedicated to fulfilling his elderly mother’s every whim. But when a newly assigned target has an unexpected emotional affect on the ageing assassin, he finds himself taking stock of his situation. 2pm and 6pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Gainsbourg (15) 2010 France/US 130 Mins Director: Joann Sfar Stars: Eric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Anna Mougladis, Laetitia Casta, Yoland Moreau. The story of the illustrious and infamous Serge Gainsbourg, an enchanting glimpse at his early life, growing up in 1940s Nazi- occupied Paris, and through his successful songwriting years in the 1960s until his death in 1991. 8.10pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk 36

Sat 21 • Sport: Crystal Palace FC v Ipswich Town Championship footie. KO 3pm. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - The Oval (cricket ground, not Tavern...). More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Music: B Mused superb varity of covers performed with style - 9.30 - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Sport: Croydon FC v Sandhurst Town Combined Counties League action. KO 3PM Adults £6, concessions £3. Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL. Trams to Arena Tram Stop take you there. (312, 197 or 130 buses as well) • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Club: Me And Mandy Like every party, we get London’s talented underground DJs spinning, rolling Deep-tech House through the big purple, powerful, Funktion One sound system! You regulars know what you're in for, and for the ones that haven’t been to Mandy, get involved. 9pm until 4am £10 before midnight, more after. More info from www.looplounge.co.uk Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Film: Wild Target See Fri 20th. 2pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: DJ Night The Brief, 48 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PD, 020 8686 6878 1568@greeneking.co.uk

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• Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - The Oval (cricket ground, not Tavern...). More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Music: QUENTIN COLLINS & BRANDON ALLEN QUARTET Hard edge high energy band - not to be missed !! Live lunchtime jazz. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Open Mic Night Neil Mac hosts - 8.45 - FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Acoustic Sunday with The Dog Roses (Roots/Americana), Rob Cushman (Ragtime/Folk), Tom Janssen (Lightning-Fingers/Folk) plus more acts tbc. Live in the Lounge Bar Starts 7pm, Free Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Twist & Shout Feat live sets from Cairo Club, The Pressure Drop and Deft and Rohm & Zuma. breakbeat, soul, punk and indie, a Sunday thing you can dance to. Doors 7pm, £4 entry; all door proceeds to charity. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • CHARITY: Pete Nash Benefit All-Dayer FROM 2PM ON. Sadly Pete Nash keyboards with The Blue Aces - is desparately ill. Consequently, we have arranged a benefit to help see him through this immensely difficult time. So far this all-star, all-dayer will include: Jerimiah Marques, Big Joe Louis, Wes Weston, Jamie Rowan, Orlando Shearer, Mike Watts, Mike Thorne, Little George, King David, King Size Slim and Sam Kelly. BBQ all day. Please, please show your support. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk

• Event: The Jane Austen Book Club (KNIT & SEW) From 6.30pm (drop in when you like) The first rule of the Jane Austin Book Club is there is no Book Club. It’s part of a growing number of feisty but friendly knitting and sewing groups taking over the world one stitch at a time. Everyone is welcome. Wallflowers, vixens, vikings, mild-mannered librarians or superheroes. Bring some knitting or sewing and remember our most important rule – relax and unwind (whether it is with a drink or a ball of wool) and make new friends. For other groups in London check out www.stitchnbitch.org ARTS CAFÉ BAR FREE EVENT/No need to book Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Wild Target See Fri 20th. 1.30pm and 6pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Gainsbourg See Fri 20th. 8.10pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Tue 24 • Music: All Ages Metal Night with In Ruins, Aspyxiation, Through Her Veins, The October Sky (All-ages), DOWNSTAIRS Doors 7 - 10pm, Entry £4 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Film: Wild Target See Fri 20th. A BRING YOUR OWN BABY PERFORMANCE ONLY. Bring Your Own Baby screenings are for parents and carers with babies up to one year old. We have a pram park, soft lighting & nappy changing facilities to keep you and your little one happy. 11am. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk 37

• Film: Gainsbourg See Fri 20th. 1.30pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

Wed 25 • Film: Film Night This week's film is daft vampire romp Queen Of The Damned, in tribute to singer/actress Aaliyah who died on this day in 2001. Starts 8pm, Free Entry! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Act tbc Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: Classical Concerts Free lunchtime classical music performances at the Clocktower Croydon. All performances start at 1.30pm. Bring your own picnic, wear a tux if you like, or just come as you are and enjoy your lunch in the incredible unique setting of the Braithwaite Hall. Today’s programme: F.Chopin Fantasia Impromptu L. van Beethoven Sonata No 14,Op.27 No.2, " Quasi una Fantasia"," Moonlight" F.Chopin Nocturne in C Minor,Op. 48 No 1 F. Chopin Waltz No.7 in C sharp minor,Op.64 No2 Waltz No.3 in A minor F.Chopin Scherzo No.2 in B flat minor,Op.31 Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Wild Target See Fri 20th. 1.30pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Gainsbourg See Fri 20th. 5.30pm. £7.30 (£4.80 conc) David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon, www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

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• Sport: Lingfield Races Afternoon turf flat horse-racing More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - Lords. More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Music: Giles Hedley Duo Rootsy polymath Giles delivers his uberengaging delta-fed passion and grit. But: Wot! No Richard Sadler? GH promising special guest to compensate.... Live blues at The Oval 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: Miss Nicaragua, Evil Scarecrow & Bleed To This Metal Thursday with Miss Nicaragua, Evil Scarecrow & Bleed To This The closest Croydon's likely to get to a Gwar concert, with three of the most bizarre OTT metal bands in the UK. UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £4 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Film: Film4 Frightfest Horror film festival. Various venues in London. See www.frightfest.co.uk for details.

• Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - Lords. More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Sport: Belgian Grand Prix From Spa-Francorchamps. Live on BBC TV. • Music: Elvis! An impersonator, we presume, otherwise this is BIG NEWS! The Surrey Cricketers, 23 West Street, Croydon, CR0 1DJ, 020 8288 1781 • Event: Fancy Dress Party Trailer Trash Beach Party Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Event: South West Four Weekender Clapham Common. More info from: www.southwestfour.com • Film: Film4 Frightfest Horror film festival. Various venues in London. See www.frightfest.co.uk for details.

Fri 27 • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - Lords. More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Sport: Belgian Grand Prix From Spa-Francorchamps. Live on BBC TV. • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Film: Film4 Frightfest Horror film festival. Various venues in London. See www.frightfest.co.uk for details.

Sun 29 • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - Lords. More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Sport: Belgian Grand Prix From Spa-Francorchamps. Live on BBC TV. • Music: PETE COOPER & ADAM TALBOT QUINTET playing music from the Bluenote library Live lunchtime jazz. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Club: Red Velvet Bank Holiday Special DJs Tony R, Jesse James, Lewis Wright & Ryan Ellis, James Murray, Lee Game, Lewis James, Connor Benson. 9pm – 6am Advance tickets £8, Guest list £10. More on the door. For guest list please contact redvelvet@2000bcpromotions.co.uk in advance. www.looplounge.co.uk Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk 38

• Music: Diz and The Doormen Oval fave Diz Watson and cohorts bounce in with stompingly good New Orleans-style mix of Barrel House, R’n’B, Rock 'n' Roll and Boogie Woogie. Live blues at The Oval 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 • Club: Bank Holiday Croydub acts TBA shortly Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Act tbc Live music at The Half and Half Half & Half Lounge Bar 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com • Event: Beach Themed Party + DJ. The Brief, 48 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PD, 020 8686 6878 1568@greeneking.co.uk • Event: South West Four Weekender Clapham Common. More info from: www.southwestfour.com • Event: Notting Hill Carnival More info from www.thenottinghillcarnival.com • Film: Film4 Frightfest Horror film festival. Various venues in London. See www.frightfest.co.uk for details.

Mon 30 • Event: Bank Holiday! The last one ‘til Xmas, so make the most of it! • Sport: NPower Test Series Cricket England v Pakistan - Lords. More info: www.ecb.co.uk • Event: Carshalton Environmental Fair Loads of live music, from rock to panpipes, environmental stalls, all types of food, organig booze - an excellent day out. Highly recommended. Adults £6, concessions £3 Under 12's - Free, Adults - £4, Under 16 and Concs. £2 10:30am - 8pm. This year the fair aims to run free

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What’s On - Daily Guide: shuttle buses to the event from around the borough and timetables for this will be available in libraries from midAugust. No car parking on site save for limited disabled parking. More info from: www.ecolocal.org.uk Carshalton Park, Ruskin Road, Carshalton. • Sport/Event: Epsom Family Funday A great value day out, with activities to keep the whole family entertained all day from competitive racing on The Downs to a large range of free children’s entertainment within the Stands. Gates open at midday, and once again this year, Epsom has something for everyone, from tiny tots to teens and parents. Our line up should keep even the most discerning visitor entertained for the day, with entertainment to include: - Interactive Roald Dahl story tellers bringing some of the famous authors most popular stories to life - Farmyard animals and pony rides offer the kids an opportunity to interact with furry friends - Interative Derby racing game offers your kids the chance to be a Derby winner - Plenty of inflatables and games will keep the kids bouncing until home time The ever-popular children’s races will be run on the world famous racetrack, with fantastic prizes for the winners. This year, we're adding a parents race, have you started your training yet? For the adults, there will be seven horse races starting at aproximately 2.00pm, including The Amateur Derby run over the famous mile and a half Derby course. In The Sprint, horses thunder down Epsom’s home straight; unquestionably the most spectacular sprint course in the UK and with a possible challenge to the world five furlong record to witness! Discounted tickets are available in advance. Book today by calling 0844 579 3004. More info from www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Sport: Croydon FC v Horley Town Bank Holiday action at Croydon Sports Arena. KO 3PM. Adults £6, concessions £3 Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL. Trams to Arena

Tram Stop take you there. (312, 197 or 130 buses as well) • Gay: Sports Day The Bird In hand’s annual sports day! The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Event: Notting Hill Carnival More info from www.thenottinghillcarnival.com • Film: Film4 Frightfest Horror film festival. Various venues in London. See www.frightfest.co.uk for details.

Tue 31 • Music: ADRIAN REID TRIO Top class piano player Lunchtime Jazz upstairs - 12.15 to 2.30pm - Free! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk

................................. Wed 01 September • Sport: Brighton Races Flat turf horse-racing. Free bus from Brighton station to the course. More info from www.brightonraces.com • Sport: Lingfield Races Afternoon turf flat horse-racing More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: Act tbc Live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Thu 02 • Sport: Epsom Races Flat horse-racing First race 2pm. More info www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Music: Live Blues Act tbc. Live blues at The Oval 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

Fri 03 • Sport: Lingfield Races Afternoon all-weather flat horse-racing More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: Screamfest 2010 Croydon's music venue celebrates it's first birthday with 3 days of the best in local live music. Full line up tbc, but confirmed acts so far include: Friday 3rd: Solid State Junk Time Party Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Sat 04 • Music: Screamfest 2010 Croydon's music venue celebrates it's first birthday with 3 days of the best in local live music. Full line up tbc, but confirmed acts so far include: Saturday 4th: We Lie Beneath, Mandelson, Profane & The Sacred, JSA, A Day After Tomorrow, The Dark Scouts, Kitty Lipps, Fear No Fish, Silhouette Of A Ghost, Duplex Gage, Deprevate, The Lost Audio, Mordecai, Tilt At Windmills, Against The Flood plus more tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Rewind Get your platforms on and dust off those flares as John Lazenby of DISCO79.com and The Arc, transport you back in time playing hours of the best 60s, 70s and 80s music guaranteed to pull you to the dance floor. Concentrating mainly on the 70’s and 80’s disco era with a bit of 60’s soul, R&B, pop and rock, 70’s glam rock, 80’s new romantic and happy songs from Wham and the like to have you jumping to the beat! £5 in advance or £8 on the door. Please note this is a strictly over 21s event. Doors open at 8pm and finishes at

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Midnight. Why not come and eat in our new Bistro, which serves delicious food all night long? To book, pop into The Arc Box Office or call them on 01883 330380. For more info email: info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Sun 05 • Music: Live Jazz Act tbc. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Live Blues Act tbc. Live blues at The Oval 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: Screamfest 2010 Croydon's music venue celebrates it's first birthday with 3 days of the best in local live music. Full line up tbc, but confirmed acts so far include: Sunday 5th: Oliver Sudden, Superman Revenge Squad, Jack Nosey, Dan Mulcahy, Worthless, Bad Sign (acoustic), Shonanis, Elliot Mason, Tim Eveleigh, Sam Kronis, Dandy Dan & Melo D, Rob Cushman, Soapy Jefferson, Mark Woods of Junkyard Choir, Cellar Door plus more tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Mon 06 • See Every Monday

Tue 07 • Sport: Lingfield Races Afternoon turf flat horse-racing More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk

Wed 08 • Sport: Epsom Races Flat horse-racing First race 2pm. More info from www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Music: Act tbc Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Thu 09 • Sport: Epsom Races Flat horse-racing First race 2pm. More info from www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Music: Live Blues Act tbc. Live blues at The Oval 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

Fri 10 • Sport: Italian Grand Prix From Monza. Live on BBC TV. • Event: Croydon Food Festival Starts today, events throughout September. On Friday 10th and Saturday 11th, the Croydon Food Show - our special outdoor live demonstration kitchen - will be tempting North End shoppers between 11am and 4pm. Watch as creative recipes are brought to life when chefs prepare gorgeous gourmet dishes before your very eyes. The Girl Guides will be gracing us with their presence, teaching us some invaluable skills with their 'Backwoods Cooking' slot. In addition to the Croydon Food Show, on Friday and Saturday you will also find a number of guest stalls in Surrey Street Market from local food producers showcasing their mouthwatering morsels of deliciousness. Watch live cooking shows using selections of local 40

and market produce. This year the Festival also extends to the District Centres and Purley will be playing host to the Purley Music and Food Festival. All this, plus the numerous in-store activities and special offers that are currently being finalised. Visit the website for details as they’re released.. www.croydonfoodfestival.com • Music: Payback (10-piece Funk/Soul/Party Covers), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Sat 11 • Music: DJ Night Rock, Metal and Alternative - Bar open til 2am. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Event: Croydon Food Festival See Friday 10th.

Sun 12 • Music: Live Jazz Act tbc. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Live Blues Act tbc. Live blues at The Oval 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: Croydon Food Festival See Friday 10th.

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featured pubs directory august • Oval Tavern: Great beer garden, live blues music every Thursday and Sunday, Djs and the usual Oval happenings including the big Sunday Roast. Real ales. Children welcome in the garden. The Oval Tavern, Oval Road, East Croydon. • Green Dragon: We're a safe, family-friendly pub. 5 big screens for sport; and air con. Regular live music upstairs, DJs downstairs, Monday pub quiz, book-swap, 2 pool tables, friendly staff, great food at great value. Real ales inc guest ales. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA. • Red Deer: 8 screens for sport, pool table, large funstion room for hire. Outdoor seating. The best value pub in South Croydon. The Red Deer, 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon. • Glamorgan: All fresh food restaurant and pub. Discover the authentic taste of South Africa. We are now serving crocodile, ostrich, babotie (summery, savoury mince dish). SA biltong and chilli biltong bar snacks. South African wine, Savanna cider & more. Monthly South African BBQs (Braai). Real ales including Harveys, Summer beer and guest beers. Beer Garden See advert for opening times. The Glamorgan, 81 Cherry Orchard Road, East Croydon Croydon CR0 6BE. 020 8688 6333 • Cricketers: CAMRA Croydon and Sutton Pub Of The Year. Ales include Harveys, Hophead, 4 rotating microbrewery ales. plus lager, wine spirits etc. Food served 12-7 every day. Legendary curries! Beer garden - patio and grassed, with kids play area. Wildlife garden. Car Park. BBQ. Dartboard. The Cricketer’s, 47 Shirley Rd, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7ER

• Scream Lounge: Music every night of the week. See what’s on for full details. The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN. www.myspace.com/screamstudios • The Royal Standard A Cordial welcome from Martin & Anne-Marie. Traditional Fullers Pub. Large secluded beer garden. Real ales. Bar snacks all day. Screens for sport. Darts with electronic scorer. Family friendly. 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749. For events, find us on Facebook! • The Dog and Bull The Oldest pub in Croydon. Traditional Youngs Real Ales on tap and bottled. Open Mon-Thu 10am-11pm Fri/Sat 10am-11.30pm Sun 12-10.30pm. Food served Mon-Fri 12-2.30pm and 5-9pm. Sat & Sun 12-6pm. Lovely beer garden, outside BBQ, bar and pool table. Massive screens for terrestrial sport. Children welcome in the garden until 6pm. 24-25 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RG, 020 8667 9718 • Yates’s Wine Lodge: All sports shown on 6 large screens over two floors - premiership, championship football, rugby, cricket etc. We now have 2 amazing 3D Screens for sports being shown in 3D - come down and try it! Large beergarden, good food - extensive menu, drinks deals and offers. Functions catered for. Pool tables upstairs. Weekend DJs. Yates’s Wine Lodge, 5 High Street Croydon CR0 1QA. 020 8681 8219 • The Spread Eagle: All sports shown on large screens over two floors. Beer Patio. Excellent function room - free to hire. Great home cooked food. Sunday quiz 7pm. The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX. 020 8781 1134 41

• The Tamworth Arms Traditional Youngs Pub. Big screen for Sky Sports. Bar snacks. Real ales. Open fire. Occasional summer BBQs (Ask at the bar). Beer garden. Weekly karaoke. Dart-board. Friendly staff. Beautiful hanging baskets. 62 Tamworth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XW • The Earl Of Eldon Traditional Greene King pub. Home made food. Sunday lunch 3 courses for £10. Sky sports. Weekly quiz, live music, open mic night. Lovely garden. Under friendly new Management. 63 Brighton Road, Croydon, CR2 6ED, 020 8726 0821 • The Brief Greene King pub. Friendly new manager and staff. Large range of fine ales & wines. Extensive menu served 12-9pm every day. Large function room available with catering (up to 150). recently refurbished, family friendly. 48 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1PD 020 8686 6878 • The Ship All new bright frontage, refreshing interior changes. Real ales. Regular

live music and DJs. Drink offers. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. ww.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

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featured restaurant directory august • Concitas: Mexican cuisine. Wide selection of cocktails as well as beers, wines, spirits, soft-drinks etc. Lively friendly atmosphere. DJs at weekends. Birthdays, hen parties and other events catered for. Large airy restuarant with air con. Kids welcome. Open 12-11pm every day. Concitas, 25-29 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE.

• Apertura: NEW Restaurant / Bar. Modern British / European cuisine. Fine dining. Our top class chef has worked in Michelin starred kitchens serving royalty and other VIPs. Comfortable atmosphere. Very good selection of wines. Outside drinking / smoking area. Open 12-11pm every day. Apertura, 14 South End, (site of the old Firkin / Duke’s Head pub) Croydon, CR0 1DL.

• Zara’s Kitchen: A proper family-run restaurant serving authentic Indian cuisine. Bring your own alcohol - no corkage fee. Great food, terrifically friendly atmosphere. Takeaway available. Delivery available through www.hungryhouse.co.uk Sun-Thu 18:00-23:00 Fri-Sat 18:00-00:00 Zara’s Kitchen, 60 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DP 020 8688 0782.

featured businesses directory august • Stones Hair Salon: Unisex. Fully qualified and friendly staff to provide cuts, colours and treatments to suit everyone. Cool music, great stylists, refreshments and cheap off-street parking. Stones Unisex Hair Salon, 6 Station Parade, Sanderstead Road, Croydon CR2 OPL, Tel: 020 8651 9333. • Timebomb: Alt Clothes shop, t-shirt printing, body piercing and now, tattoo studio. Time Bomb, 73 High St, Croydon, CR0 1QB Online shop: www.time-bomb.co.uk. T-shirt printing: www.timebombtshirts.com Piercing: http://timebombpiercing.com

• New Era Internet: Web design, development, marketing, hosting. www.newerainternet.com 0845 644 1484 • The Wine Cellar: Rotating selection of around 100 real ales and 75 continental beers. Suppliers of container conditioned minipins (17 pints) and polypins (32 pints) of real ale from our nominated local brewery - Hogsback. Beer, spirits and wines plus groceries and supplies. The Wine Cellar, 9-10 Station Parade, Sanderstead, Croydon CR2 OPH, Tel: 020 8657 6936.

• Hound Dog Commercial Art: Chalkboards for pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. Ad, logo and flyer design. Geoff Lyons, 07887 592864. • Pain Divine Tattoos: Specialities: custom work, biomechanical, demonic, oriental/japanese & realistic tattooing. Feel free to speak to us about your ideas and we'll be happy to do the design you require. We have all the health authority certificates, full sterilisation facilities, and our service is at the highest level of hygiene. The needles are clean, and yes it does hurt. Pain Divine, 99 Church Street Croydon, CR0 1RN. 020 8686 6136 www.paindivine.net

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