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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 87, and what’s turned out to be something of a ‘celebration of spring’ issue. It’s been a rubbish winter, so as soon as the sun came out we went a bit funny and thought it would actually be warm. It’s not. Still, too late now, the mag is written, and, with the power of mind over matter, I reckon if we keep telling ourselves it is actually a balmy Spring day, it will be so. Or we could go and hide in pubs for another month until the weather catches up with us. Decisions decisions... Anyway, what’s been happening? Well, it’s been a busy old month at Deep Towers - Petal Dunwoody, like a debutante teetering down the palace steps, made his debut as a judge at Testing 123, and kept up our proud tradition of being slightly drunk as he did so, I managed to blag a pass the Cheltenham Gold Cup (you’ll hear a tedious amount more about this through the mag but if you knew the hoops I had to jump through to get it, and how excited I am, you’d understand), and I found out that I’m slightly allergic to hummous, which was interesting. Elsewhere, we hope you’re enjoying the cricket world cup as much as we are - England, eh? Never a dull moment with them. It’s been fantastic though, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that we were entirely wrong and England get through to the knockout stage and (say it quietly) win the thing. And well done Ireland for kicking our arses and no mistake - most apposite given this month is St Patrick’s Day. Good on ya. Meanwhile in the mag, this month sees the return of Nick Razzo, turf correspondent, with his now annual Cheltenham preview, Petal’s page of nature, Auntie May’s always entertaining ramblings and the usual old rubbish as you’d expect. Oh, and we’ve also got an interview with Matt Smith. Just thought I’d drop that in there, casual-like, ‘cos that’s how we roll. I do apologise, I’ve never said ‘that’s how we roll’ before in my life and hopefully I never will again... And I think that’s about it from me for another month - it’s been nice to emerge from hibernation and get out and about in the world again, albeit still half-hidden beneath a warm scarf, but I can see the sun trying to poke its head out again this morning so things are definitely looking up. On which note I’ll say goodnight (yes, it is very early as usual and I’ve been at this typing lark all night). Have a happy National Pie Week, a craicfilled paddy’s day and a marvellous cask ale week (how topical are we?!?!), and we’ll see you next month, when it will be warm... it will be warm... it will be warm... Altogether: it will be warm... it will be wa-well, you get the idea. Pip-pip, avanti and allons-y! Angela xxx Your Bonsai-Editor 1
March 2011 Issue Eighty Seven Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: auntie may, petal dunwoody, 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 Happy Birthday: Amber, Rob, Dom, Jo, Paul, Steve, Chris, Al, Mat, Baz, Vicky, Hayley, Dan, Libby, Dee, David. Congratulations: R.I.P: ‘Fenix Two’ & ‘Marching Song’, Len Lesser, Sir George Shearing, Margaret John, Maria Schneider, Tony Levin, Tura Satana, Gary Moore, Trevor Bailey, Kenneth Mars, Jane Russell
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MARCH 2011 THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:
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Matt Smith on Christopher Isherwood
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Cheltenham Festival Preview
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PIES!
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Testing 123
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Croydon’s finest Cecily Mary Barker
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Deep In The Shed
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Auntie May
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Month in pix
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What’s On Guide
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Directory
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Matt Smith talks to Deep about his forthcoming portayal of celebrated gay writer Christopher Isherwood in the BBC’s drama ‘Christopher And His Kind’
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or anyone who doesn’t know who Christopher Isherwood is, we’ll start with a brief biography; Born in 1904, Isherwood attended St Edmund’s prep school in Surrey, where he met the poet WH Auden, a lifelong friend to whom he became literary mentor. Isherwood dropped out of Oxford and, being a gay man, was drawn to 1930s Berlin by its reputation for sexual freedom. He was a prolific writer throughout his life but is probably most famous for his novel ‘Mr. Norris Changes Trains’ and a series of short stories, written in Berlin and often published together as ‘The Berlin Stories’ which provided the inspiration for the musical and film ‘Cabaret’. After leaving Berlin he travelled around Europe and collaborated on 3 plays with Auden before they both emigrated to America. While there, Isherwood wrote (in 1964) what is widely regarded as his finest novel ‘A Single Man’ and also embarked on what would turn out to be a lifelong relationship with the much younger Don Bachardy - a relationship which raised eyebrows at the time. They were still together when Isherwood died in 1986, aged 81, in Santa Monica, California. The drama ‘Christopher And His Kind’ chronicles Isherwood’s formative years and begins with him escaping repressive English society and his suffocating relationship with his mother, Kathleen, for the decadent – and politically unstable – world of Thirties Berlin. The hedonistic Berlin cabaret scene is in full swing when a young and wide-eyed Christopher Isherwood arrives in the city, unable to speak a word of German. To Isherwood's reserved English sensibility, the city's thriving gay subculture is thrilling and intoxicating. But Christopher soon finds himself heartbroken after the failure of a hopeless love affair and so sets out on a process of self-
discovery... Matt Smith stars as Christopher Isherwood; Lindsay Duncan as his mother, Kathleen; Imogen Poots as Jean Ross, an aspiring actress and singer who provided Christopher with the inspiration for the Sally Bowles character of Cabaret fame; Toby Jones as Gerald Hamilton, a peculiar man who provided the inspiration for the title character in the celebrated Isherwood novel, Mr Norris Changes Trains; Pip Carter as Wystan Auden, the famous poet with a droll sense of humour who persuaded Christopher to join him in Berlin; and Douglas Booth as Heinz, a street cleaner who Christopher meets and falls in love
identity and self-discovery - I think we learn about a man exploring his sexuality and the arena in which he can do that freely." The popular actor explains why visiting the home Isherwood shared with his partner proved to be an invaluable experience. "For research I went to see Don Bachardy in the States at the house they shared. Don helped me understand his character – he said Christopher was very polite. Just seeing the love Don had for him, and to be in the space where Christopher had lived and written was very informative. "I also read Christopher's novels,
“I hope I've captured a moment – that little glimpse of glee in Christopher's eye you know he had; that mischief." with during his time in Berlin. Christopher And His Kind, by acclaimed British playwright Kevin Elyot (My Night With Reg), explores Christopher Isherwood's formative years in Thirties Berlin in the run-up to the Second World War. Here, Matt Smith (best known for being the 11th Doctor Who, for anyone who’s been living under a rock for the past two years...) reveals why he wanted to play one of the 20th century's finest writers. "First and foremost as always it was the script that attracted me to the role. The story is such a fascinating one.” he expalins, “I loved the idea of playing someone so extreme to me, that different kind of vocalisation and physical shape. "Christopher Isherwood is such an interesting man. There's something very romantic about Christopher and Auden going off as young men to Berlin. At the heart of the piece is Christopher's acceptance of his own 4
and then spent a lot of time trawling through video footage, watching, listening and repeating his voice. I had a wonderful voice coach called Patsy Rodenburg who said: 'Look, just go for it. Don't worry about trying to imitate him. What's more interesting is trying to capture the essence of the man and then be yourself.' "I don't know whether I've managed to capture his voice exactly because I think that has to remain the invention of the actor; however, I hope there's an element of him in there." Playing Isherwood has given Matt a fresh perspective on the magnitude of the work involved in trying to characterise a real person on screen. "This has given me a great respect for people like Michael Sheen," continues Matt. "But I hope I've captured a moment – that little glimpse of glee in Christopher's eye you know he had; that mischief."
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Having to make mental adjustments away from his Doctor Who persona was a hurdle the 28year-old was able to master. "Just thinking in a different way physically to The Doctor was also a very interesting challenge for me because one is based on movement and madness and the other on stillness and stiffness really. I hope that you look at this and quickly forget that you're watching The Doctor." Another challenge for Matt was taking part in the nude scenes ... and experiencing stubble rash for the first time, "Well, you've just got to commit to it, gung ho. It's different from when you're doing nude scenes with a boy than doing them with a girl, as you can imagine," explains Matt. "But I tried to commit to it and wholeheartedly go for it. Having to kiss boys, and finally understanding the nature of stubble rash, was interesting," he laughs. Filming took place in Ireland where sets were constructed to resemble Berlin in the Thirties, but Matt had no difficulties visualising the real Berlin because he'd spent some time there shooting another project prior to filming.
"I did a film in Berlin last year before doing Christopher And His Kind; I was there for three months. It's one of my favourite cities in the world. I would have loved to have seen it at that time in the Thirties because even now it has such a liberal sort of atmosphere, that's one of its great virtues. That's one of the things that drew Christopher there, I think." The Northampton-born actor, whose credits include Moses Jones, Party Animals and The Street, was a huge fan of his period costumes. "The costume designer has done a wonderful job; the costumes really fly off the screen. I think she captured the Thirties to Fifties brilliantly. It made me want to buy a three-piece suit from the Thirties!" laughs Matt. Having old friends on set made the experience even more enjoyable, he continues. "Working with Lindsay Duncan again, who's a great friend of mine, was wonderful. I could work with her on everything I do, every hour of the day. She makes me laugh, she's so much fun. Pip Carter [who also starred alongside Matt in Party Animals] is wonderful as Auden; he's a fabulous actor who really makes it all look very
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effortless." Matt, who studied drama with creative writing for a time at the University of East Anglia, has aspirations of his own to be a writer. "Christopher was such a wonderful writer of prose. The other thing I learnt from Don is Christopher would always write in the morning, he'd get something done every day. "When I was playing Christopher I would write as much as I could every day. Being around Steven Moffat [Doctor Who writer and creative head] and working with writers like Kevin Elyot has been really interesting. I'm just trying to learn about structure at the moment." With Christopher Isherwood under his belt, would Matt consider playing another real person on the small screen if the role was right? "Well I'd quite like to play Ted Hughes. That would be cool." ‘Christopher And His Kind’ BBC 2, week of 19-25th March (exact date and time transmission details tbc)
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The Deep-London Guide to this year’s centennial Cheltenham Festival by Nick Razzo, turf correspondent
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ANS of jump racing look forward to the second week in March like civilians look foward to Christmas or their summer holiday, perhaps even more so. That is no exaggeration. Unlike the Flat, which boasts many high class meetings run over several days, jumps has but one pinnacle: The Cheltenham Festival. The jumps, aka The Winter Sport or National Hunt, is always in a fever come February. The Cheltenham Festival is near and the jump racing circus and its many followers simply hums with wagers, theories and outright speculation. Horses set to do well often fail and horses you have forgotten about come out of nowhere to rob you of a
dollop of cash. For my money the Festival features the most exciting horse racing you will see anywhere in the world. It is a million times more dramatic than its flash cousin, Flat racing. I would say you stand more chance of winning a fortune through a multiple ante-post bet on Festival runners than anywhere else. It can and does happen - though probably not to you or indeed me. However, last year I picked at least half a dozen winners and had I put even four of them in a £2 yankee I would have been up £65,000. The editor of this esteemed organ had a nice fat double last year and was on course for seven grand when her third horse fell. That's Cheltenham unfortunately.
All is there, tragedy, comedy etc. The main thing to remember is that once you have acquired the taste for it you'll keep coming back... Golden Rules: 1) Pick four horses with chances at more than 10/1 and combine them into a multiple of your choice. 2) If you win any amount of money from £3 to £30,000 you have to, by law, put ‘All Around My Hat’ by Steeleye Span on the jukebox in the Dog and Bull - trust me, they love it! 3) Allow yourself as much stout and Irish whiskey as you feel you deserve. And I'll see you at the payout window.
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dreaming big dreams about SIZING EUROPE, a great horse at 14/1. SCOTSIRISH at 100/1 is worth monitoring. Mad Max is a mad horse, quite literally. But assuming his wind operation has worked he could be lethal at 33s. Grand Crus is the big danger to knock Big Buck's off his perch in the World Hurdle. He is a legend in the making. Trouble is, they are both at prices only Lord Muck would want to wade in it. Looking at larger priced entries I see Zaynar and Oscar Whiskey have entries and they may be dangerous to ignore. I also notice that Khyber Kim has entries for the World, County and Champion Hurdles.
TIPS CORNER
KHYBER KIM is my big tip for the Festival, as Imperial Commander was last year. You can still get a bit of 25/1 about him but I think he's going to come very good in one of those races. Punters and bookmakers seem to have forgotten what a great horse he is.
Deep racing tipster FLASH HARRY gives you a few live ones for the Festival. 'Allo Playmates! Well, here it comes. The Festival. If you ain't ready you'll have to be lucky and I don't trust my luck. Do you trust yours? First, some showing off. I tipped the winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup last year at 16/1, ladies and gentlemen. Now, I knew that was a horse to follow over cliffs. All this old trap about Kauto Star and Denman! The pair of 'em were great chasers but they're ready for the Darby and Joan club! New blood. When it comes to the Turf, always be looking for new blood. So let's get down to it. What's gonna be buying the bubbles this year?
My tip for the RSA Chase is quite simply AITEEN THIRTYTHREE. Named after a brand of West Country cheese and out of the excellent Paul Nicholls' yard this horse is being quietly backed every day and its price is slowly contracting accordingly. I think we're in a for a bold show. He's 7/1 and falling... Coral Cup: GET ME OUT OF HERE, PIGEON ISLAND in the Kim Muir. OK, popkids. Now let's get down to the biggy. Who is going to winner the Cheltenham Gold Cup? Well, Imperial Commander will be giving it best shot. But at 3/1, I want value. Yeah, value is when a horse is threes and should be odds on. But I don't think the old Commander should be odd on. He'll have a lot on his place to win this twice in a row and, though I don't think Kauto Star will win I think he'll finish in front of Nigel Twiston-Davies' horse. So, what's it to be? I don't fancy Long Run for it, though you will see a huge effort from him and his rider the amateur Sam Waley-Cohen. I am going out on a limb for a horse that is a beast of a chaser, a horse that almost frightened me when I saw it win the Argento Chase back in January. He is a potential, excuse my French (and he is a French horse), legendary bastard. So for that reason i'm tipping up NEPTUNE COLLONGES for the Cheltenham Gold Cup at the handsome price of 33/1. And as my Old Granny used to say to me: 'Andsome is as 'andsome does'. I've always followed that, playmates, and I've never gone too far wrong. Good luck!
Let's kick off with the County Hurdle. The two I fancy for this are huge prices. SOLDATINO, a strong horse whose reeling in of Barizan last year from a seemingly impossible position was the highpoint of last year's Festival. He's a general 16/1 with bookmakers. I also quite fancy CARLITO BRIGANTE. He did some good work a while back on goodish ground but has been kept out the way by the looks of things. He has talent and at 20/1 his price needs monitoring over the next week. BOTHY's a hell of a horse as well and 10/1 seems a huge price. WEIRD AL at 25/1 is a massive price for the Ryanair Chase. KEMPES is my other fancy for that race at 10s. I think Cue Card is going to be very hard to beat in the Stan James Supreme Novice Hurdle, but the 9/4 about him doesn't get my punting chops drooling. My alternative would be ROCK ON RUBY, a good horse at a nice price, a general 20/1.
PS: Remember to smoke and drink heavily and above all to gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. The editor would like to make clear that the opinions of Mr Harry are not necessarily representative of this publication.
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his year’s Cheltenham Festival is its Centenary, so there are plenty of past races to garner trends and tidbits from. As we all know, however, trends and tidbits are next to useless in horse racing. But, Cheltenham Racecourse itself posits some interesting theories as to the races at the festival, so we thought we’d give you a sniff of what they’re saying for most of this year’s races - take it or leave it. Also, remember that at time of going to print the final runners and riders haven’t been finalised, so expect a fair bit of moving and shaking before the festival actually gets underway - as Flash Harry pointed out there are a few horses entered for more than one race, and they’ve yet to decide which one they’ll take their chance in, so bear that in mind if you’re betting ante-post - if the horse doesn’t run in the race you’ve backed it in, you’ll lose your stake. Still, it’s all good fun speculating at the moment, so here’s what Cheltenham are saying so you can mark your card accordingly. We were going to put the rest of the Deepmassive’s tips in with this, but to be honest we don’t want you all going out backing Neptune Collonges because the price will drop. Oh, bugger, did we say Neptune Collonges out loud...?
Day One 15/03/11: Supreme Novices Hurdle - 1.30pm: The Supreme Novices' Hurdle is a popular race amongst punters as they try and get off to a winning start. The race is traditionally very competitive, boasting only four winning favourites in the past 20 years and an average SP of 14/1, including winners priced as big as 40 and 50/1. Current favourite = Cue Card at 9/4.
years's winner will be back again this season and is being well backed at this stage while the same can be said of Blazing Bailey who has taking to fences well after a good career of hurdles. Another potential runner in the Festival Handicap Chase is Quinz who after winning the Racing Post Trophy recently could now be heading to Aintree for the Grand National next month. Current favourite = Bensalem at 6/1.
Arkle Challenge Trophy - 2.05pm: A competitive race with seemingly several holding solid claims but it should be remembered that in recent years, several leading fancies have come unstuck at the fences. So there can often be some good value further down the field, we are now fast approaching the Festival and the Arkle is a mouth watering prospect. Current favourite = Medermit at 4/1.
Champion Hurdle - 3.20pm: The Champion Hurdle is many people's favourite race of the entire Festival and it is most certainly the feature race on the day 1 card at Prestbury Park, the betting is likewise with plenty of money wagered on one of the biggest races of the season. The winner of the race in 2010 was Binocular who simply bolted up to win by some margin, he of course is being well backed again this season to run well althouth his colours were lowered by Peddlers Cross in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newbury earlier this season. Current favourite = Binocular at 3/1.
Festival Handicap Chase - 2.40pm: Despite being a fiercely competitive handicap, horses at the top end of the betting have done well in this race in recent years. Eight of the last Eleven winners have won at single figure odds, in 2010 though we saw Chief Dan George come in at a big price so there can also be some good value in this race. Last
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Day Two 16/03/11: National Hunt Steeple Chase 1.30pm: Jonjo O'Neil has trained four of the last nine winners of this race so expect his runners to be well backed for the 2011 National Hunt Steeple Chase. It is well worth noting here that favourites have a poor record in the race so there can often be some great value further down the market. Current favourite = Chicago Grey at 6/1. RSA Chase - 2.40pm: The favourite has won this race for three of the last four years so the top of the market is generally where punters should be looking for the winner of the RSA Chase, that was not true last year though as Weapons Amnesty came in at 10/1 to the surprise of many. The betting for the RSA Chase is always fascinating and this season is no different with a number of horses being backed. Time For Rupert is perhaps the one to beat after an excellent debut season over fences so far, the former World Hurdle star has picked up two wins at Cheltenham and is the favourite to make it three at the Festival. Current favourite = Time For Rupert 9/4. Queen Mother Champion Chase 3.20pm: The Queen Mother Champion Chase Betting is one of the highlights of the entire Cheltenham Festival and at the moment the ante-post odds for the 2011 renewal look mouthwatering. Master Minded and Big Zeb have shared the past three races and they are the ones expected to feature again in 2011, Big Zeb was the brilliant winner in 2010 and he has to be well respected once again. Top Trainer Paul Nicholls says his best hope for the festival is Master Minded. Current favourite = Master Minded 11/4.
Coral Cup 4.00pm: A hugely competitive race looks to be on the cards and with attractive odds about all the runners this is always a popular race amongst punters. Several big price winners down the years points towards looking at some each way prospects further down the list in such a competitive race. We had 28 runners in the race in 2010 so it can often be a tough one for punters, the winner was Spirit Rivier for Nicky Henderson at 14/1 so there is most definately some value here for the shewd punters. This season there are some nice potential runners with perhaps the best of them being Aegean Dawn who is so far unbeaten over four starts. Current favourite = Aegean Dawn 8/1. Fred Winter Handicap Hurdle 4.40pm: With the winner of this race boasting an average SP of 18/1 from its five runnings, it may prove to look at a the chances of several runners. Horses who won last time out have won the last five and we had another favourite in Sanctuaire claim the win last year for Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh. There is always a decent size field for this one which means that there is always some great each/way value on offer for punters making an excellent betting heat. Current favourite = A Media Luz 7/1. Day Three 17/03/11: Ryanair Chase - 2.40pm: Since it’s inception in 2005, five winners of the six runnings have all come from the top three in the betting. Three of those five were second favourites and only one the favourite, so in general the best place to find the winner of the race is at the top of the betting market. Current favourite = Poquelin 4/1. Master Minded - favourite for the Queen Mother Champion Chase
Ladbrokes World Hurdle - 3.20pm: The betting for the 2011 World Hurdle is really starting to hot up but of course there is a clear favourite at this stage, Big Buck's has won the race for the last two years and is a heavy favourite to make it a hat trick. He went off as an odds-on favourite in 2010 and he will do once again in 2011 for Paul Nicholls despite the emergence of one or two exciting young challengers. Current favourite = Big Bucks 5/6. Byrne Group Plate - 4.00pm: With no winning favourite and an average SP of 25/1 since the turn of the century,the Byrne Group Plate certainly looks like the kind of race for an each way bet. Only one winner since 1951 was trained in Ireland is also a fact worth noting before making a bet in this one. The winner last year was an 18/1 shot so punters are well advised to have a close look at the middle of the market here. Kim Muir Challenge Cup - 4.40pm: Irish horses are on the back of a 28 year losing streak in this race and it could pay to look at the British runners based on that stat. Whilst favourites have won two of the last eleven runnings, so there can be some worth having a look at backing the favourites here. One that looks to have a good chance here if he takes his chance at Cheltenham is Quinz who has some good form under his belt this season, the Philip Hobbs horse finished third behind Time For Rupert at Cheltenham in December and has to be taken seriously on that form. Current favourite = Galant Nuit 8/1. Day Four 18/03/11: JCB Triumph Hurdle - 1.30pm: The last six winners of the Triumph Hurdle have come from the top four in the betting so may pay dividends to concentrate on the market leaders in Friday's opener. In addition, Barry Geraghty, Richard Johnson and Robert Thornton have won this seven times in eight years between them so their mounts should be watched closely. We have not had a winner at bigger than 6/1 in this race since 2004 so punters in general should be looking at the well backed horses in this one. Current favourite = Grandouet 5/1. County Handicap Hurdle - 2.05pm: A race which has thrown up several big price winners down the years and given the way last year's Festival went, don't be surprised to see a double figure winner in this one. Paul Nicholls has saddled four of the last eight winners so expect him to have a good chance in 2011. 11
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Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle 2.40pm: We have had two favourites winning this race since its inception in 2005 so the top end of the betting market should be watched closely, having said that in 2010 we had a 33/1 winner in Berties Dream claiming the win for Ireland so there can be some value here for the shrewd punters, in general though that is not the case with every other winner of the race coming in under 9/1 or shorter. Current favourite = Back In Focus 7/1. Foxhunter Steeplechase 4.00pm: Six of the last ten winners of the Foxhunters Chase have been priced at
14/1 or bigger in the betting and in what looks a very competitive race again, another big price winner could be on the cards in the Festival's penultimate race. Last year though we did see a short priced winner in Baby Run for Nigel Twiston-Davies, he came in as a 9/2 Joint Favourite. Current favourite = Baby Run 5/1. Grand Annual Chase 5.15pm: Despite only two winning favourites in the last ten years, seven of the last eleven winners have come from the top four in the betting market. Together with horses aged under ten and with form on the Cheltenham course, these could be the areas to look in for the Cheltenham finale. Current favourite = Tanks For That 7/1
Cheltenham Gold Cup - 3.20pm 3miles 2 furlongs Chase: The Gold Cup is obviously the stand out race of the entire week at the Cheltenham Festival and the ante-post betting is looking as competitive as ever. Imperial Commander won the race in some style last year and he is not surprisingly being well backed to achieve back-to-back wins in the race. Kauto Star has won the race twice but faces a tough task if he is to claim a third having come unstuck behind Long Run in the King George on his last outing. Denman ran an excellent race in 2010 to finish second behind Imperial Commander and ‘The Tank’ can never be ruled out of running a big race, he may be slightly past his best but will still come in for some good money as the Gold Cup betting suggests. Current Betting: Current Top 12 in the betting (odds from Paddy Power) =
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Imperial Commander 3/1 Long Run 5/1 Kauto Star 11/2 Denman 11/2 Kempes 12/1 Pandorama 12/1 Midnight Chase 14/1 TIdal Bay 25/1 What A Friend 33/1 Weird Al 33/1 Neptune Collonges 33/1 Planet Of Sound 50/1 Miscellaneous!: If you’re on twitter, you can follow Denman - @therealdenman, who, in something of a stroke of genius, ends all his tweets with ‘neigh’. He doesn’t give Midnight Chase a chance (‘Am I hearing things or did that Nevison chappie have the temerity to mention Kauto & wait for it Midnight Chase in the same breath as me? Neigh’) but I’m not so sure, so will be lumping on along with Neptune Collonges and Planet Of Sound, who, in my opinion, is a better horse than 50/1 suggests. I’ll also be at the Gold Cup and will be tweeting from the big day, assuming I don’t partake of too much hospitality or become over-excited by the whole thing... @bonsai_editor - Ed
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It’s National Pie Week in March. All those in favour say...
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es, you read that correctly, it’s National Pie Week from 7th to 13th March! So what else could we do for our monthly food spot than a shed load of pies? It’s also, oddly, Bacon Connoisseurs' Week (Monday 21st - Sunday 27th March) and National Cask Ale Week (Monday 28th March - Sunday 3rd April), so we’ve incorporated all of that too. Topical, see. And pie-ey, mostly pie-ey. If you don’t like pies, you’re out of luck, is the basic point we’re trying to get across here... As ever with us, we’ve tried to make at least one of the recipes we pass on to you, to try it out, and so far we’ve made the chicken, bacon & mushroom pie twice, once with lumps of chicken that we pre-cooked on the day, and once using leftovers from a sunday roast chicken, and we have to say the leftovers version was tastier. Also, the first time we made it we discovered a distinct lack of pastry in the house but - and never say we’re not ingenious - we did have some vol au vents left over from Christmas so we bunged them on, upside down. Yes, I know it’s wrong, but it looked, er, interesting (see pic below) and it tasted quite nice, but the filling did dry out a bit due to all the gaps in the ‘pastry’. Keith Floyd would be spinning in his grave, except that we drank copious amounts of wine while making both. So there... chicken, bacon & mushroom pie mk I, with avant garde pastry
Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Pie: Serves 4 You will need: • 1 packet of ready rolled puff pastry or short crust if you prefer. • half a cooked chicken (or turkey) • 1 leek, chopped (or 1/2 a finely chopped onion) • 1/2 packet of smoked streaky bacon cut into little pieces • 1 oz (30g) sliced mushrooms • 1/2tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh • 1 chicken (or vegetable) stock cube dissolved in 1/2 cup (120ml) of water • 1/2 cup (120ml) white wine • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk • 1 oz (30g) plain flour • 1/2 oz (15g) butter and a little oil (vegetable or olive) Method: 1. Strip carcass of chicken, cutting meat into large pieces. If you prefer you can buy uncooked boneless chicken but you would need to pre cook it at this stage. 2. Saute leek (or onion), bacon and mushrooms in the butter and oil. When soft, add flour & thyme. 3. Add stock and wine, stirring continuously then add the milk so that the sauce is rich and creamy. If the sauce is a little thick, add more liquid (we add more wine, unsurprisingly). 4. Add the pre cooked chicken, and stir carefully until meat is completed coated then empty contents into a large pie dish. Again if you prefer to make this like a more traditional pie you can line the pie dish with the rolled out short crust pastry before putting in the filling. 5. Cover with your chosen pastry, making a vent in the pie top, and brush with milk. 6. Bake in oven on a high temperature (200C/400F/gas 6) for around 25mins or until golden. Tip: With the stockcube and bacon, there is no need for extra seasoning. 14
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................................................... Hobgoblin Steak & Ale Pie: Serves 4 You will need: • 1 kg braising steak • 500 ml Hobgoblin • 500 ml water (approximately) • 3 beef stock cubes • 2 1/2 heaped tbsp plain flour • 2 large onions • Cooking oil or beef dripping • 2 heaped tsp Dijon (or English) mustard • Ready made puff pastry (ready rolled preferably, for less work) Method: 1. Peel and chop the onions. Cut up the braising steak into small cubes. 2. Heat some oil in a large and deep saucepan. Add the onions and sauté gently for about five minutes until soft.
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3. Add the meat and cook to seal.
brush with milk.
4. Add the flour and stir in to meat juices.
3. bake in a moderate oven until set and golden brown, about 35 mins for one large pie.
5. Continue to cook to cook out the flour, adding the beer gradually to prevent sticking to the pan until all the beer has been added. 6. Add beef stock cubes and stir until dissolved. 7. Add water to thin down the gravy. The amount will vary according to how much juice has come out of the meat so add gradually until the right consistency is achieved.
9. Once boiling reduce the heat, cover and simmer very gently for at least two hours.
11. To serve your Steak and Ale Pie ladle the meat and gravy on to each plate and top with pastry. Note: You can prepare and part cook your Steak and Ale Pie on the one day and then complete the cooking on the following day which will allow the flavours to come out even more. ................................................... Vegetarian Parsnip Pie: Serves 4 You will need: • 1 packet of ready rolled puff pastry or short crust if you prefer. • 750g parsnips, boil and puree then add: • 1 tbsp honey • 1/4 tsp ginger • 1/4 tsp nutmeg • 1 tbsp grated lemon rind • 1/2 cup (120ml) lemon juice • 2 egg yolks lightly beaten. Method: 1. Mix well, pour into large pie dish. Again if you prefer to make this like a more traditional pie you can line the pie dish with the rolled out short crust pastry before putting in the filling. 2. Cover dish with your chosen pastry, making a vent in the pie top, and
8. Get your remaining pastry and place on top of the dish. Tuck the pastry down at the edge and remove the excess pastry using the blunt edge of a knife. Using both hands, 'crimp' the pastry round the edge of the pie to obtain an attractive finish. Finally make 2 holes in the top of the pastry to allow the steam to come out during cooking and prevent the top going soggy. 9. Lightly brush the top with a little milk to give it a light brown colour when cooked.
8. Add Dijon mustard (English mustard can be used if preferred).
10. Once cooked, cut your preprepared pastry into rounds or squares (the shape and decoration is down to your imagination) and bake for approximately 10 minutes on a tray.
your fingers) dampen the top edge of the pastry. This will help the top pastry to attach firmly to it better.
................................................... Apple Pie: Serves 4 You will need: • 1 packet of short crust pastry (or you can use short crust for the bottom and puff for the top - see below) * 3 to 4 medium Bramley cooking apples • 3 oz (90g) normal white granulated sugar • 1 medium sized over-proof dish
10. Put the pie in the pre-heated oven (220°C / 425°F / Gas Mark 7) and leave it cooking at that temperature for 10 minutes. Then turn down the heat to 190C / 375F / Gas Mark 5 and cook for a further 40 minutes. 11. When it is cooked, dust the top with a little more sugar and leave to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. 12. Serve with cream, or custard, or straight up. Can also served cold. Tip: The size of your apple slices will determine how firm or mushy they become - we like ours firm, but if you want mush, slice the apples thinner, or do a mixture of sizes.
Method: 1. Cut roughly 2/3 of your pastry and roll until it will comfortably line your oven proof dish, with a bit of an overhang round the sides. 2. Trim round the edge of your dish using the blunt side of a knife (to stop tearing). 3. Roll out the rest of your pastry until it will amply cover the top of your dish and leave to one side. 4. Peel and 16th your apples (halve them, then halve those bits, then halve them again, then again). 5. Turn your oven on now so that it's pre-heated ready to cook. Heat settings are 220°C / 425°F / Gas 7. 6. Place the apple slices into the pie bowl on top of the base pastry. Do this in three layers, scattering a third of the sugar on each layer. 7. Using water and a pastry brush (or 16
................................................... A pie for every occasion there then. Next month there’s St George’s Day, and a chocolate festival in London so expect choccie covered eels or something. Don’t say we never give you anything to look forward to...
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1, 2, 3, Out...
February saw the last ever Testing 123 competition. Here’s what happened...
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or the past seven years, Testing 123 has been beavering away throwing up nights of eclecticism, moments of pure genius, and the odd cringeworthy car-crash, all in the name of finding Croydon’s hottest unsigned music act, so it was a bit of an emotional night for Jenny and Davina, seemingly Croydon Council’s only two people who actually know what the hell they’re doing, as the curtain fell on the last ever event (thanks to the arts cuts don’t get me started) in February. Even with the huge amount of goodwill and support garnered by punters and local businesses (us included), it couldn’t survive the cuts (don’t get me started) and so we wave goodbye to a genuinely interesting night out. But it did go out with a bang - this years final was one of the strongest and most eclectic line ups, and one of the most difficult to judge, in the competitions history (Deep-judge Petal reports also that his heat, the band night, was equally tricky to whittle down). Usually you could pretty much tell who was going to win as there was usually one standout act, but this year was exceptionally tight. The judges, Beano’s record store legend David Lashmar, festival photographer and journalist John Bownas and former Morcheeba backing singer Pegy Gaile were in heated debates over the winners due to the quality of the acts, but were united in eventually crowning LoveLife6958 the winners. A trio of rapper, Christopher Syrus, acoustic guitarist David Wehinm and amazing soul singer Randy Valentine, they peformed one of the most stripped back and beautiful versions of the Doors’ ‘Light My Fire’ (covered by all the artists), with the rest of the band’s show stopping set written around Chris’ experience in jail and his dedication to stop others offending. The runner up prize went to Mark Bishop with his powerful guitar driven songs including the memorable ‘Last Bus Home’. The other finalists on the night, who all acquitted themselves
admirably, were bands Soapy Jefferson and MKIII, urban artists 6VI and singer songwriter Josh Mills, and well done to everyone who entered this year’s competition (I particularly enjoyed Fakebit Polytechnic). Goodbye then, Testing 123, thanks for the last 7 years, you will be missed... 18
All pictures by Michael Smith www.pictureinme.com. This page top - Mark Bishop, bottom - 6VI. Overpage top - MKIII, Josh Mills, the audience. Middle - winners Lovelife6958 & judges, Bottom - the judges, the end of the line
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A new strand shining a light on some of the people we’ve put on t-shirts as being Croydon’s finest. This month:
Cecily Mary Barker
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e’re carrying on the general Spring theme in this month’s issue in the first of our new articles on Croydon’s finest. Basically, we’ve done these t-shirts, and they’re great, but we suddenly thought that some of the people featured aren’t exactly household names or faces, and so it’d be a good opportunity to shine our little torch on them and at the same time give you lot even more reasons, as if you didn’t have enough already (cough!) to be proud of Croydon. Hurrah! Cecily Mary Barker was born in Waddon Road, Croydon on 28 June 1895. All her life she was physically frail and as a child suffered from epilepsy. Apart from bouts of illness, Cicely’s childhood was happy and secure, but she was unable to attend school due to her health, so was educated at home and spent much of her time on her own, drawing and reading. The Barker’s were deeply religious and Cicely herself was a devout Christian who used art to express her spiritual beliefs. It was Cicely’s father, an accomplished artist himself, who encouraged her artistic talent, enrolling her at Croydon Art Society when she was thirteen years old and paying for a correspondence course in art which she continued until 1919. She was only sixteen when she had her first work accepted for publication as a set of postcards, and from that time she devoted her career to painting. Cicely's art reflects several strong influences. She greatly admired the work of the Pre-Raphaelites and her own work echoes their philosophy of being true to nature both in her meticulous depiction of flowers and plants and in the way in which the fairies represent their spirit. In creating her Flower Fairies books, she painted from life whenever she could, sometimes enlisting the help of staff at Kew Gardens in finding and identifying plant specimens. The Fairies too were painted from life, modelled on the children who attended her sister’s nursery school. When the paintings were complete, she wrote the accompanying poems. The first of the Flower Fairies books, Flower Fairies of the Spring, was published in 1923, and was well received 20
by the war-weary public, who were fascinated by fairies and charmed by her vision of innocence. In the foreword to Flower Fairies of the Wayside, the seventh book in the series, Cicely wrote: “So let me say quite plainly, that I have drawn all the plants and flowers very carefully, from real ones; and everything that I have said about them is true as I could make it. But I have never seen a fairy; the fairies and all about them are just ‘pretend’.” This unique blend of accuracy and fantasy had by then established a popularity for the Flower Fairies books which endures to this day. She also painted panels and triptych
on 16 February 1973, aged 77. Her ashes were scattered in Storrington churchyard. Though she published Flower Fairy books with spring, summer, and autumn themes, it wasn't until 1985 that a winter collection was assembled from her remaining work and published posthumously. In Croydon, the herb garden in Park Hill Park is dedicated to Cicely, and a blue plaque adorns her house in the Waldrons. Her Flower Fairy books remain as hugely popular and enchanting as ever and she definitely deserves her place as one of Croydon’s finest...
“I have drawn all the flowers very carefully, from real ones, but I have never seen a fairy; the fairies and all about them are just ‘pretend’” CMB for chapels and churches including The Feeding of the Five Thousand for the chapel at Penarth and The Parable of the Great Supper for the chapel of St. George's, Waddon. Barker's mother died in 1960, and, in 1961, Barker moved from The Waldrons to 6 Duppas Avenue, Croydon. She restored a maisonette in Storrington, Sussex, bequeathed her by her friend Edith Major and named it St. Andrew's. After taking up residence, her health began to deteriorate. She was in and out of nursing and convalescent homes, and tended by relatives and friends. Cicely died in Worthing Hospital
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Or, Beard & Sandals Monthly, or, Furry Animals, Plants & Stars, or, Tree-Huggers Unite. It’s the Deep-London Page(s) Of Nature, this month edited by Petal Dunwoody. . .
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t’s been a cold hard winter. Only recently it was a surprise to see the green grass rather than deep, cold, albeit pretty, snow. Spring is upon us, almost, so there is a wealth of stuff we can be doing in the garden (allotment / window box etc)...
What to plant now:
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ow that we can venture outside with some confidence and hope for the future there is lots to prepare in the garden. The range of veggies to plant now is wide enough for everyone’s taste. Here are some of my favourites: • Basil, Brussels, Leek, Mint, Celeriac, Onion and Cauliflower – start undercover in seed trays and plant in 4 – 6 weeks. There are a number that are ready to be planted now in the garden (let’s hope for no late frosts): • Beetroot, Broad bean, Burdock, Carrot, Kohlrabi, Parsnip, Peas, Potato, Radish, Shallots, Spinach and Turnip. For the adventurous and those with sizeable gardens this is also the time to plant out Cantaloupes (rock melons). You can also get various soft fruits in the ground including: • Strawberries, Blueberries (phhhuuuuuurrrrtttt - that’s for anyone who watches ‘Sorry I’ve Got No Head’ by the way) Currants, Loganberries, Boysenberries, Grapes and fruit trees We at Deep have already seen snow drops coming up, hyacinths are out in hot houses and conservatories smelling heady, crocus and daffodils should be coming into profusion in the next few weeks. It is time to plant primroses and pansies, usually out in pots or barrels. If you have a bit of grass then it’s now time for the first cut of the year, though wait until it’s not too wet otherwise you can damage the new growth. March is the last chance to trim back your shrubs and untidy bits in the garden - be careful not to cut off the new buds.
Good choices of plants that will flower in March are • Azalea, Berberis, Camelia, and Clematis (did you know that there is a strain of clematis called Willy?). Cyclamen is also a pretty bush which can be bought from the garden centre. Forsythia will be out if you are lucky to have one in your garden – very colourful intense yellow shrub. Others that can be bought or will be out in your garden are • Helleborus, various strains of Heather, Iris, Jasmine, Magnolia, Primula (not the cheese), the various Prunus and Rhododendrons Other jobs to do in the garden now • Start a compost heap or bin, Put out twigs, logs or rock piles for animal shelter
Creature-Watch:
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s the weather gets better the birds and other garden animals will have an easier time. It is important to keep feeding them as there could be a cold snap and in any case they are all knackered having had to survive the harsh winter. If you want to maximise the number of bird species in your garden you should give a variety of foods in different locations – hanging fat balls or nuts for tits, finches and sparrows, food on a table for robins, sparrows, doves, bullfinches and chaffinches. Feed spread on the ground will attract dunnock, blackbirds and thrushes, including the fieldfare, Some insects will be emerging now, especially welcome being the butterflies. The earlier ones are usually the comma and brimstone. If you can, try to plant buddleia (butterfly plant) as the butterflies and other insects love it. The demise of bees has been well documented and we at Deep would encourage everyone to do what they can to help the furry buzzers. You can get bee homes for either hive forming species like the bumble or honey bees or for individual bees like the Mason Bee. There are mixed reports as to the effectiveness of these but anything is 22
better than nothing. You can even make them at home by cutting the end off of a tin can and filling it with straw. Ideally, they should be south facing and hung at chest height or above. It’s time for frogs, toads and hedgehogs to come out of hibernation. Frogs and toads should start breeding about now. They will head for ponds anywhere. Goldfish will eat frog spawn so if you want to help them out, take the fish out of the pond for the time being. You can also make it a wildlife pond by getting rid of the fish altogether, putting in steps and various water plants. Have a look at this excellent website for further advice and an idea of the fantastic range of creatures you might see.. ww.wigglywigglers.co.uk/life/makepond Foxes, badgers and hedgehogs need top be fed appropriately. Do not feed hedgehogs bread and water; this is not their usual diet. For all three species dog food is fine. You may not see much fox action as they are likely to be having their cubs around this month. Good luck to them I say.
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e are getting some winter visitors at the moment so keep your eyes open for odd looking birds. The most famous one is probably the waxwing – very beautiful buff crested bird slightly smaller than a starling. Groups of 30 or more have been seen around Croydon in the last few months. If you want to encourage them plant berry bearing shrubs: they can eat up to three times their body weight a day before they travel back to north Germany to breed. One you are likely to have in your garden is the Redwing, like a song thrush but with a red flash on the wing and yellow around the eyes. Also, happily, the Deep-Massive have spotted at least two Sparrow-Hawks nesting on top of the Nestlé tower in Croydon. We spied them at the George Street end, while having a smoke outside the George, in fact, so keep ‘em peeled for those too. • Shed of the month & watch the skies return next month...
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pictures top (l-r) comma butterfly, sparrowhawk in flight; middle (l-r): redwing, waxwing; bottom (l-r): an ideal nature pond with wild flowers & running water, plant clematis ‘willy’ (which sounds uncomfortably like a disease...) 23
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Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May returns with a spring in her step. . .
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ello, good evening and welcome. Welcome to spring that is. In my head, winter is now dead and buried and it’s now spring which means I immediately become much happier. We just need to move the clocks forward to something sensible and the days magically become longer which means far less fumbling around in the dark. To celebrate this momentous event, Edith and I ventured into Croydon to update our winter wardrobe. For some reason Edith started (briefly) in House of Fraser but I was put off by the fact that a tiny bikini top cost £75 - they wanted even more if you wanted bottoms to go with it, and, not surprisingly, I did. We quickly moved on to Allders (ooh lovely, a sale) and I decided to go for the red Indian look this season, although Edith reported, rather unkindly I thought, that it made me look as if I had excessively long underarm hair. On to Boots - and a product test. We'd seen an advert for kiss-proof lipstick. Haha, we thought, that sounds just up our street, and Edith had a 'celebrity moment' lined up (more on that later). All the colours looked rather lovely so we carefully divided our lips into four equal sections and commenced a military precision colour-test. Ten minutes later, we couldn't tell our marshmallow from our rosehip and the initially helpful assistant was becoming exasperated and was frantically scrummaging around for more make-up remover and wipes. Edith's lips resembled a massacre in an abattoir and I couldn't see mine in the mirror as I was crying from laughing so much. We finally settled on a delicate shade of pink
and agreed to report back later on the kiss-proof-ness of our purchases. I took my lips down to the Ship to see the debut performance by local boys Beneath the Tide, supported by Sweet Ether who popped up from Brighton for the night. Pete’s overzealous use of the smoke machine made Sweet Ether’s singer cry a bit and the drummer had a very dodgy shirt on (although things improved when he took it off). As I’d arrived at 5.30 (in order to partake of the Ship’s
gorgeous array of burgers), by the time Beneath the Tide got on stage I was feeling a bit wobbly (and had tested my lipstick on practically every teenager in the pub) and they sounded quite good. Their cover of “Fxxk” made me wonder whether they’d invited their mums – they had. Actually the singer looked worryingly like I imagined his mum would look. Edith took her lips to the Fairfield
“Edith was queuejumped at Gilbert O’Sullivan’s CD signing by an inebriated old harridan with her skirt stuck in her arsecrack who had clearly wee-ed herself...” rob zombie
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Halls and, since it was her birthday, I had treated her to tickets to see her hero, Gilbert O’Sullivan. Apparently he was wonderful, managing to jump on top of the piano, even at his great age, and when he announced that he was signing CDs in the foyer after the show, Edith headed off clutching her 1972 vinyl copy of Back to Front. After climbing over a gentleman at the end of her row who was wedged in his seat, she was queuejumped by an extremely inebriated old harridan with her skirt stuck in her arsecrack and who had clearly wee-ed herself. Poor Gilbert visibly recoiled when faced with this atrocity, allowing Edith to conduct a quick ‘lipstick test’ on his unsuspecting cheek and push her record into his hand for autographing. In other music news, I bussed it to Brixton to see the magnificent and long-awaited Rob Zombie. Most of Croydon seemed to be there and I seemed to spend most of the time waving and talking to people I hadn’t seen for ages. I also saw covers band Camel Toe at Scream along with Faith No Man – if you love Faith No More, don’t miss them next time. On the way out I was fascinated to see from a poster that Shoegaze appears to be having a bit of revival, although personally I feel that that particular genre is better reflected by Nu Gaze these days, if you like that sort of thing (which, before you ask, I don’t). And on that note, I’m going back to my pint. See you next month and live it loud. Auntie May returns next month...
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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: 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 Monday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm (Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays) 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. Museum Of Croydon, Clocktower, Katharine Street Temporary Exhibitions: Beyond Skin - NEW! Until 9th April An exhibition challenging the myths behind tattoos and who has them. www.museumofcroydon.com • Wildlife: Beaver Waterworld We at deep are HUGE fans of Beaver Waterworld, and not just because of the amusing name. They’ve got birds, beavers, lizards, snakes, crocodiles, tons of other animals. A registered charity, BWW is also a rehoming centre. “Our aim at Beaver Water World Reptile Zoo is to be a refuge - a Noah's Ark for rare and rescued reptiles”. Open EVERY Day except Xmas Day - 10am to 5pm. Adults - £4.00, Children - £3.00 Beaver Water World, Waylands Farm, Approach Road, Tatsfield, Nr. Westerham Kent. TN16 2JT, Tel: 01959 577747 www.beaverwaterworld.com • Farm: Fanny’s Farm To complement Beaver Waterworld... Farmshop, Tearooms and tea gardens, Childrens play area, Florists, Chickens, pigs and sheep, The famous treehouse, Landscape garden/garden centre, chickens, 2 new vietnamese pot bellied pigs - Burt and Ernie - and sheep. Fanny's Farm Shop, is the perfect place to enjoy a cream tea, fresh coffee or a ploughman's lunch featuring local cheeses. Fanny's features a wide range of local produce to buy, including jam and marmalade, honey, floral arrangements, pickle, mustards, fresh vegetables, bacon
and eggs, cakes and handmade gifts. Opening Hours - 9.00am to 6.00pm every day including bank holidays, although we do stop serving teas at 5.00pm. Fannys Farm Shop, MarkEdge Lane, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3AW email: fanny@fannysfarmshop.co.uk Tel: 01737 554444 http://fannysfarmshop.co.uk • Art: Jacques Villéglé: Trajectoire Urbaine 04 February - 18 March 2011 His first major UK exhibition since 2001. Alexia Goethe Gallery, 7 Dover Street London, W1S 4LD More info from: www.alexiagoethegallery.com
................................. 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 Wednesday: • Kids: Iggy and Loong’s Under 5s Until March 2011 (except January) 10.30am, 11.15am & 12pm (30 mins). Join Iggy the iguana and Loong the Chinese dragon for songs, games and stories in the Riesco Gallery. Aimed at the Under 5s. FREE! Just drop in. Riesco Gallery (ground floor), Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk
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 • Comedy: Upfront Comedy Club Hosting a different line-up of black comedians every month. See Clocktower website for who’s on. “The most enterprising black comedy promoters in the country" The Guardian. 8pm. £9.50 (£7.50 conc) Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon. More info from www.croydonclocktower.org.uk 27
1st Monday: • Music: Folk/Blues Singers & Musicians Night No need to book just come along to sing and play! £3 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795
1st Wednesday: • Kids: Under 5’s Event Meet the very soft and cuddly Iggy the iguana and Loong the Chinese dragon puppets for stories and songs Wednesdays 2 February & 2 March at 10.30am, 11.15am & 12pm (30 mins) Free, drop in Venue: Riesco Gallery (ground floor of the Clocktower). FREE entry. Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon.
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 • Club: Retro-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. Strictly over 21s. Doors open at 8pm and bar closes at Midnight. Booking line: 01883 330380. More info
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What’s On - Regular Monthly Events: email info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk or visit www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY
1st Sunday: • Green: Heathfield Ecology Centre - NEW! Normally open from around 10 o'clock until about 5 o'clock (or dusk, whichever is sooner) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month except for 1st January or when there is another event. Established in 1997 and operates out of the Old Orchard in the grounds of Heathfield House. The centre raises awareness of Croydon's green heritage and helps to preseve the borough's biodiversity. For full details of activities and membership visit www.heathfield-ecology.org.uk The Old Orchard, Heathfield, Coombe Lane, Croydon CR0 5RH • Music: ‘The Ukelele & Other Machines’ Ukelele Jam An informal ukulele strum-along. Bring your own uke - or we do have a couple of spares if you want to try it out. Or just come and sing along. All levels of playing welcome. Upstairs @ The Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon
2nd Monday: • Group: Croydon Writers Writing group. 7.45pm. New Members welcome. 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! • Group: Croydon Round Table of Inventors was established to provide a network and forum for local Croydon inventors to share ideas and experiences. It is a non-profit club, run by inventors and for inventors. Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of every month in the Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Please check this event is on before heading out.
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 Monday: • Music: Folk/Blues Singers & Musicians Night No need to book just come along to sing and play! £3 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795
3rd Thursday: • 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.
3rd Sunday: • Group: Heathfield Ecology Centre Normally open from around 10 o'clock until about 5 o'clock (or dusk, whichever is sooner) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month except for 1st January or when there is another event. Established in 1997 and operates out of the Old Orchard in the grounds of Heathfield House. The centre raises awareness of Croydon's green heritage and helps to preseve the borough's biodiversity. For full details of activities and membership visit www.heathfield-ecology.org.uk The Old Orchard, Heathfield, Coombe Lane, Croydon CR0 5RH
• Music: ‘The Ukelele & Other Machines’ Ukelele Jam An informal ukulele strum-along. Bring your own uke - or we do have a couple of spares if you want to try it out. Or just come and sing along. All levels of playing welcome. Upstairs @ The Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon
4th Tuesday: • 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
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 Monday: • Science: Cafe Scientifique Free talks and discussions with a scientist on a subject of topical interest on the last Monday of each month from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Braithwaite Hall (Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon) no ticket necessary.
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
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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: 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 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 • Group: Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society meets on most Monday evenings from 19:45 at the Small Hall of the United Reform Church in Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon. For more information about the society go to www.greig51.freeserve.co.uk/cnhss/index. htm#about
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 • 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: 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 • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions South Norwood pool: Tuesdays 8-10pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council
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 29
Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Quiz: Mike K’s General Knowledge Quiz From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz, non-members welcome! Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road, Caterham CR36QB • Quiz: Foxley Hatch Every Wednesday from 8pm. £1 entry per person - winner takes all. Maximum 4 on a team. The Foxley Hatch, Purley • Event: Talent Night Talent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday. £200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE www.whyteleafetavern.com • 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
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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: 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 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 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 Every Wednesday afternoon - Greyhound Racing. Doors 1pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • Music: Liquid Drum ‘n’ Bass Every Wednesday evening. Taberners Lounge Bar,
St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com
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. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, 30
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: Playhouse House music now has a home A new weekly night takes form in the guise of PlayHouse. Bringing in fresh talent and fresh sounds this is the official start to every weekend. Playhouse drinks promotions all night. 9.30pm until 2.30am Entry £5 or guest list £3 For guest list email full names and date in advance to thursdays@looplounge.co.uk R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Gay: Quiz 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 Every Thursday night - Greyhound Racing. Doors 6.30pm. More info from
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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • Club: Liquid Thursdays Any drink, all day £2! (large £1 extra) Music policy: Live DJ mixing Liquid Drum & Base from DJ Phyco. Come and try some of our complimentary tasty Nachos (while stcoks last). Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com
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 • 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 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: Old Skool Garage Every Friday loop lounge brings you a night of old skool garage classics with the cheapest drinks promotion in Croydon. Residents DJ Kure and Stan da Man take to the decks with special guest MCs every week. For table bookings, vip and info, please email bookings@looplounge.co.uk Resident DJs DJ Kure Stan da Man Guest MCs every week Drinks promotions all night 10pm until 3am Entry £5 Loop Lounge is an over 18s venue, photo ID is required by all. No ID, no entry. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: Blow Techno, Electronic, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Dubstep, House, Mash Up across 3 rooms. Every Friday 10pm til super-late. £8 adv, £10 on the door. Egg, 200 York Way, King’s Cross, London N1 • Sport: Brighton Dogs 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. 31
• 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. Beat-seeking 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.tigertigercroydon.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 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 Tassel Club Supper Club. Contact reservations@proud.co.uk for direct bookings Proud Cabaret, London. www.proud.co.uk
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What’s On - Weekly Events / Daily Guide: • Sport: Wimbledon Dogs 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 Every Saturday night - Greyhound Racing. Doors 6.30pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • Kids: Storytime with Jenny Lockyer Stories, songs, puppetry, activities and lots of fun! It's aimed at 3-7 year olds, but all are welcome! It's every Saturday and it's FREE! 1pm-3pm. Upstairs at the Green Dragon 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Thornton Heath pool: Saturday 4.45 6.45pm. New Addington pool: Saturdays 2.303.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council • Club: DJ Marito and DJ Barata NEW! playing kizomba, zouk, funana, semba R&B, garage and funky house. With Recession Session 11pm-1am and free champagne reception, entry £10 tickets can be bought in advance or just turn up and pay at the door. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com
Every Sunday: • Music: New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286
• Music: Live Jazz Lunchtime Jazz every Sunday from 1pm. See daily what’s on for who’s playing this month. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: The View Every Sunday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Quiz: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8pm. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: The Spread Eagle 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 • 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 32
• Music: Acoustic Sundays 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 Every Sunday at 7pm. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Friday lunchtime - Greyhound Racing. Doors 11am. More info from brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium. co.uk • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Purley pool: Sundays 2.30-3.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council
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• Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka v Kenya, Colombo RPS, 09:00 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Event: St David’s Day There’s lovely. • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' featuring The Blowpipes, Tom Janssen, Soapy Jefferson 8pm. FREE entry. THE GREEN DRAGON 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA www.freedomexpression.co.uk • Film: Brighton Rock (15) 2010 UK 111 Mins. Director: Rowan Joffe Stars: Helen Mirren, John Hurt and Andy Serkis. Joffe's updates the original setting of the film from 1947 to 1964, when mods and rockers brought their tribal differences to the beach. Pier-lurking thug Pinkie Brown is a self-loathing sociopath, but also a quick study who sees opportunity when his boss is murdered by a rival protection racket. Andrea Riseborough is Rose, the none-too bright tea girl whose testimony could put Pinky and his mates behind bars. Recognising a fellow 'Roman', Pinky insinuates himself into her life but uncharacteristically hesitates to take it. 'You're good, I'm bad - we're made for each other,' he tells her, a line that Greene might have been proud of. 1.30pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Rabbit Hole (12A) 2011 UK 91 Mins. Director: John Cameron Mitchell. Stars: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart, Sandra Oh, Dianne West, John Tenney, Giancarlo Esposito, Mike Doyle. Nicole Kidman told how difficult it was to play a mother grieving for a child you died in an accident in a new film adaptation of David Lindsay-Abaire's Pulitzer prizewinning drama. Kidman and Eckhart must find a way to navigate the many potholes and detours on the long journey back to intimacy after such a tragic hole is ripped right through their seemingly perfect lives. A beautiful and very haunting drama that is Oscar tipped. . 3.50pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk
• Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup England v Ireland, from Bangalore, 09:00 GMT • Film: Brighton Rock (15) See Tue 01 March. 6pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Rabbit Hole (12A) See Tue 01 March. 1.30pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Catfish (12A) 2010 US 88 Mins. Director: Henry Joost, Stars: Ariel Schulman, Yaniv Schulman, Megan Faccio. Impressively directed and superbly edited, this is an utterly riveting documentary that is by turns suspenseful, hilarious, disturbing and moving. It also serves as a healthy reminder that we live in a digital age, and we can make all the digital contact with a person we want, but it doesn't trump personal, face-to-face relationships. Catfish is outright hilarious at times, but then it transitions into something that is just heartbreaking. 8.20pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk
Thu 03 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Holland v South Africa, Mohali, 04:00 Canada v Pakistan, Colombo RPS, 09:00 • Event: World Book Day www.worldbookday.com • Music: Forever Exiled live music. From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: A Thousand Yells, WatchOutVegas, Consult The Oracle, Woe To The Conquered (Metal/Metalcore) Doors 7pm £5 Entry (includes free entry to the Black Sheep Bar before 11pm) Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 www.screamlounge.com • Film: Brighton Rock (15) See Tue 01 March. 6pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk 33
• Film: Catfish (12A) See Wed 02 March. 1.30pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Rabbit Hole (12A) See Tue 01 March. 8.20pm. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk
Fri 04 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup New Zealand v Zimbabwe, Ahmedabad, 04:00 Bangladesh v West Indies, Dhaka, 08:30 • Sport: Davis Cup Until 6th March. Tennis. First Round. • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: DJ Sean From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: Friday Night Showcase A new regular night showcasing the best local bands of all genres, old and new, FREE OF CHARGE this week.... The Merry Gang, The Dash, The Jonbarr Hinge plus more tbc (indie/Rock/punk). Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 www.screamlounge.com • Comedy: Jenny Eclair - Old Dog New Tricks Jenny Eclair is fifty years old which in dog years would qualify for The Guinness Book of records, having recently been dewormed and with her teeth newly bleached, she’ll be prancing around the regions, basically doing her comedy tricks for a ‘nice biscuit and maybe a glass of Chardonnay’. Don’t expect anything that involves balancing stuff on her nose or jumping through hoops, her hips are too big and she has a tendency to fall over. However do expect a Lady Gaga tribute and possibly some dancing on her back legs. Good Dog Jenny! Show includes- young male pup support from recent fashionable litter. 16 years+ 8pm. £14 / Concession £12
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What’s On - Daily Guide: Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: The Fighter (15) Until March 10. Various times and dates. Check website for details. 2010 US 115 Mins. Director: David O. Russell. Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams. This drama is about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by halfbrother Dicky.Although their careers take very different courses, older brother Dicky does not suffer from a shortage of talent or confidence, but his lack of judgment and humility lead him down a path of selfdestruction. After blowing his shot against one of the greatest fighters of his generation, Dicky descends down a dangerous road of drug addiction that robs him of his career, alienates his brother, and eventually lands him in jail. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: True Grit (15) Until March 10. Various times and dates. Check website for details. Coen Brothers version of the classic American tale of murder and bounty hunters in the old west. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk
Sat 05 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka v Australia, Colombo RPS, 09:00 • Sport: Burnley v Crystal Palace Championship football. Kick off 3pm. Tickets and info from www.cpfc.co.uk. • Music: PJ da DJ From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: RAAWK OF AGES Bleed To This Present RAAWK OF AGES a charity night in aid of the Sophie Lancaster foundation more info to follow... Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 www.screamlounge.com • Club: Passion Promotions with Charlie Hedges (Kiss 100) Passion Promotions return to Loop Lounge after a three month break and bring back an old favourite, Kiss 100’s Charlie Hedges. Charlie has been the female presenter on
Kiss 100’s Breakfast show for three and a half years alongside Rickie & Melvin. Alongside Charlie are Passion residents Neil Page, Lee Game, George Smeddles, and Matt Dominguez. Passion Promotions is an established name on the clubbing scene and regularly sell out venues in and around London, so expect this night to be no different. Admission 9pm until 4am Advance Tickets £5 available by contacting Matt on 07955 027 412 Online tickets available at www.clubtickets.com Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Neil Mac Band Live music The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 http://ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Alice In Grooveland Jazz funk quartet, from Blue Note to space funk, with a dash of acid jazz and Brazilian disco. 8pm-12am. FREE! The Alma, 96 Church Street, Crystal Palace, SE19 2TA www.thealmapub.com
Sun 06 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup England v South Africa, Chennai, 04:00 India v Ireland, Bangalore, 09:00 • Event: Maslenitsa A free event based on the Russian spring festival, featuring Russian music, dance, theatre and food/drink. In 2011 it will take place in Trafalgar Square. • Music: ARUN GHOSH Quartet Live Jazz every Sunday Lunchtime 12.00 3.30 PM. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58 - 60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA. 020 8667 0684 www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Acoustic Sunday acts tbc. Starts 7pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 www.screamlounge.com
Mon 07 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Canada v Kenya, Delhi, 09:00 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Event: British Pie Week 7th - 13th March 2011. PIES! www.britishpieweek.co.uk 34
• Music: Oh No Oh My + Second Soul Co. + Russell & The Wolf Choir DOORS: 8pm ADM: £7adv AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Event: Bird In The Wire and Windmill Brixton presents Live acts: Oh No Oh My + Second Soul Co. + Russell & The Wolf Choir Genre: indie. Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton www.windmillbrixton.co.uk
Tue 08 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup New Zealand v Pakistan, Pallekele, 09:00 • Sport: Crystal Palace v Cardiff City Championship football. Kick off 8pm. Tickets and info from www.cpfc.co.uk. • Event: Shrove Tuesday Pancakes for everyone! • Event: Mardi Gras New Orleans Mardi Gras Day! www.mardigras.com • Event: Mardi Gras Rio De Janeiro Mardi Gras Day! www.rio-carnival.net • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' featuring Gabi & The Whoremoans, Mississippi MacDonald, open mic. 8pm. FREE entry. THE GREEN DRAGON 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA www.freedomexpression.co.uk • Event/CHARITY: Pancake Race! (semi) Annual inter-pub pancake race up Surrey Street in aid of Comic Relief. This year’s contestants represent The Green Dragon, The Dog and Bull, The Spread Eagle and The Black Sheep. It’s a real giggle, please come along and support Comic Relief.…and find out who ‘Croydon’s Best Tossers’ are! FREE to watch! 6pm. Surrey Street. organised by The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub
Wed 09 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup India v Holland, Delhi, 09:00 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Event: National No Smoking Day Oh, just bugger off Don’t get me started... www.nosmokingday.org.uk
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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Comedy: Free Live Comedy night Our monthly comedy nights continue with a line-uop of top touring UK comics. Hosted by Pete K Mally Doors 8pm. FREE Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 www.screamlounge.com • Theatre: A Clockwork Orange Until 12th March. Following a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run, Fourth Monkey presents Burgess' seminal, often violent, yet timeless tale concerning an individual's right to freedom of choice. Casting a female in the role of the iconic Alex (the exceptional Amy Brangwyn), Fourth Monkey portrays Burgess' possible future for a contemporary audience; a future born out of the modern rise of the female gang, a future where sexual ambiguity and the ambiguity of assigned gender roles, not to mention a future of moral ambiguity, is prevalent in our society. 'possessing unrestrained passion at its heart' (ExtraExtra.org) "Electric, seat gripping, eye flinching..." (Lennie Varvarides, Fringe Review) "A Classic reworking of an iconic novel" (Daisy Collins-Muswell, Hill Journal) Note: Depicts scenes of a sexual and violent nature Ages: 16+ 8pm. Full Price £12.00 Concession £10.00 Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Animal Kingdom (15) Until March 17. Various times and dates. Check website for details. 2011 US 1113 Mins. Director: David Michôd. Stars : Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce. Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury prize welcomes us to the jungle known as the Melbourne underworld and the story of survival and revenge. We are drawn into the story of seventeen year-old J (Josh) as he navigates his survival amongst an explosive criminal family and the detective who thinks he can save him. A gripping crime drama. Oscar nominations include Best Supporting Role Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk
Thu 10 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Pallekele, 09:00 • Event: Crufts Until 13 March. NEC, Birmingham. www.crufts.org.uk
• Music: Dirty Kneez, Zocalo, Colt.44 Bleed To This present A night of full-on, rifftastic rock & metal headlined by OTT belters Dirty Kneez and hosted by local booze-thrashers Bleed To This. Doors 8pm £4 entry (includes free entry to the Black Sheep Bar before 11pm) Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155 www.screamlounge.com • Music: Digitalis Rock From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: Dirty Kneez, Electric Trees, Colt.44 Bleed To This present A night of full-on, rifftastic rock & metal headlined by OTT belters Dirty Kneez and hosted by local booze-thrashers Bleed To This. UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm £4 entry (includes free entry to the Black Sheep Bar before 11pm) Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: The Elijah, Charon, If Heroes Should Fail, The Ashirra, Foundations Saviour Management presents: Metalcore DOWNSTAIRS Starts 7.30pm £5 entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com
Fri 11 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies vs Ireland, 04.00 Bangladesh vs England 08.30 • Event: Ideal Home Show Until 27th March. Earls Court. For more information, see: www.idealhomeshow.co.uk. • Event: National Science & Engineering Week 11th-20th March 2011. www.britishscienceassociation.org • Film: Never Let me Go (12A) Until March 17. Various times and dates. Check website for details. 2010 UK 103 Mins. Director: Mark Romanek. Stars: Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, Andrew Garfield, Charlotte Rampling, Sally Hawkins, Dombhall Gleeson, Charlie Rowe, Andrea Riseborough. Based on Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed best-selling novel. Kathy, a 35
young woman in her early thirties, recalls her childhood years growing up with her friends Ruth and Tommy at Hailsham, an idyllic-seeming English boarding school. The Hailsham regime taught its pupils to believe they were special, encouraging creativity, sporting activity and a healthy lifestyle, reinforced by regular medical checks. The children were sheltered from the outside world. But as they grew older, they learned that a dark secret hangs over their future. . Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: DJ Night From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: secondSight Frantic Promotions Present: secondSight A night of classic prog from the sensational covers band, featuring songs by: Genesis (Gabriel era), Yes, King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Jethro Tull, Cardiacs, and more Doors 8pm £5 Entry adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: The Coolest Sounds of Electronic and Urban Dance! GOB Presents The Coolest Sounds of Electronic and Urban Dance! Featuring... Maxxi P (Drum 'n' Bass), Fineprint (live) (live D 'n' B/Dub/Breaks), Corticyte (Dubstep/Nu-Garage/Future), Tempo (Breaks), DJ Loctite (Hip Hop/Turntablism), Mr Gats (Funk/Hip Hop/Soul), DOWNSTAIRS 8pm til 2am FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Carbon Skyline 9.30pm. FREE The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
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What’s On - Daily Guide: Sat 12 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup India vs South Africa - 09.00 • Sport: Six Nations Rugby Union Italy v France, 14:30 Wales v Ireland, 17:00 • Sport: QPR v Crystal Palace Championship football. Kick off 3pm. Tickets and info from www.cpfc.co.uk. • Event: National Tourism Week 12th-20th March 2011. www.britishtourismweek.com • Music: DJ Night From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing psychadelia, soul and funk. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Diz Watson & The Doormen Crawdaddy Croydon Presents A night of Blues/Soul/R&B with Diz Watson & The Doormen plus Dollar Bill Doors 8pm Entry £7.50Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: BZA 9.30pm. FREE The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sun 13 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup New Zealand vs Canada - 04.00 Australia vs Kenya - 09.00 • Sport: Six Nations Rugby Union England v Scotland, 15:00 • Event: London St Patrick’s Day Celebrations The parade, featuring a colourful array of floats, marching bands and groups representing the Irish Counties, will proceed through central London from Green Park to Trafalgar Square starting at 12 noon. Trafalgar Square will host the festival programme of live Irish music and dance on the main performance stage, showcasing the best of Irish music and dance from traditional to contemporary. This fantastic, free family day out is a great way to experience all things Irish from food & dance to crafts, culture, music and much more. More info: www.london.gov.uk/stpatricksday
• Music: Tony Kofi Trio Live jazz every Sunday afternoon. 1-3.30pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.org • Music / CHARITY: The Sax Collective Live Classical from The Sax Collective, 6pm, fundraising for Starburst. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Richard & Jen + singers night live folk/blues. 8pm. £2 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 • Event: National Butcher’s Week 13th-20th March 2011. www.meatinfo.co.uk\ • Music: Acoustic Sunday with Black Books, Elliot Mason, Olivia Sebastianelli, Jenny Lockyer, David Coslett Starts 7pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: OPEN MIC NIGHT 9.00. Hosted by Al and Banned Sauce Band The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
• Music: Community Choir From 6pm. Upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub
Tue 15 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup South Africa vs Ireland - 09.00 • Sport: Olympics Tickets Applications for Olympic Games tickets will be accepted between 15 March and 26 April 2011. There is no advantage to submitting your application on the first day or the last day. Please note that your application is only a request for tickets. For sessions where demand exceeds supply, London 2012 will use an automated and random selection. Register at www.tickets.london2012.com • Music: Freedom Of Expression featuring live acoustic sessions from Cellar Door, Eddies’ Brother, Jack O’Brian and Amelia Tucker’s Sustain Choir, 8pm. Upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Sport: The Cheltenham Festival Jumps horse racing. This year marks 100 years of the most exciting and prestigious event in Jump racing's calendar. Today is Centenary Day - big race - the Stan James Champion Hurdle. Live on terrestrial tv. More info / tickets from www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/the_festival
Wed 16 Mon 14 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Bangladesh vs Netherlands - 03.30 Pakistan vs Zimbabwe - 09.00 • Sport: Plumpton Races JUMPS horse racing. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk Festival Fever Raceday. • Music: Acoustic Night with Deef (Dead Identities), Wake and more From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Irish Themed Pub Quiz 8pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub 36
• Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Australia vs Canada - 09.00 • Sport: The Cheltenham Festival Jumps horse racing. Ladies Day - big race Queen Mother Champion Chase. Live on terrestrial tv. More info / tickets from www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/the_festival • Dance: Foxtrot Tango Charlie Join the salacious Dorothy's Shoes and her Gentlemen Friends for our monthly Tea Dance. For those uninitiated, it's a Tea dance - but with a twist, as well as tea we off sumptuous cocktails at dizzyingly low prices... Come and savour the best of social dancing at this unique, friendly and very welcoming event. 5pm - 8pm - £6/£3 Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: ROBBIE LEE 9.00. Superb musician / singer making his debut at the Farmers The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley,
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Thu 17 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup England vs West Indies - 09.00 • Event: St Patrick’s Day Top ‘o the morning etc etc. • Event: St Guinness’ Day! Plenty of the black stuff, plus deals on Jamesons and Magners...… Irish food all day...… Live Irish folk from Homebrood and choons from DJ Makam ‘Potato God’ Chapman! Come down and enjoy the Craic...… The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: St Patrick’s Day Concert Live music from The Emerald Aces, Feuding Lloyds, Matthew Tighe, Doug Field & Kim Brett s. All welcome. Entry price includes buffet. 7.30pm. £3 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 • Sport: The Cheltenham Festival Jumps horse racing. St Patrick’s Day - big race - The Ladbrokes World Hurdle. Live on terrestrial tv. More info / tickets from www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/the_festival • Theatre: Macbeth by William Shakespeare. It will have blood; they say, blood will have blood. Soldier, Husband, Killer, King: How far would you go for power?. This extraordinary new production made with support from the Royal Shakespeare Company and English Touring Theatre is the result of a unique, year-long process bringing together actors from a range of backgrounds and disciplines with the intention to create an arresting and visceral piece of classical theatre. Told by six brilliantly versatile performers, this is a physically charged and furiously-paced production for both new audiences and those already familiar with Shakespeare’s great, bloody tragedy. Directed by Suba Das and Rae McKen. Supported by Arts Council England. 8pm. £10 / £8 conc. Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Theatre: Frankenstein LIVE from the National Theatre For the first time ever, National Theatre Live will broadcast two separate performances of a production. Throughout the run of Frankenstein at the National Theatre, Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller are alternating the roles of
Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. Audiences in cinemas will have the chance to see both combinations, with two broadcasts a week apart. A new play by Nick Dear, based on the novel by Mary Shelley . I followed nature into her lair, and stripped her of her secrets! I brought torrents of light to a darkening world! Is that wrong? Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. All I ask is the possibility of love! Urgent concerns of scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic gothic tale. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is adapted for the stage by Nick Dear and realised by Danny Boyle in his return to the theatre after winning the Academy Award for best director for Slumdog Millionaire. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller will alternate the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the Creature. 17 March: Benedict Cumberbatch (Creature), Jonny Lee Miller (Victor) 24 March: Jonny Lee Miller (Creature), Benedict Cumberbatch (Victor) Suitable only for 15yrs+ 7pm. £15 / £13 conc. Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Lost in Colour From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: Deprevate, MekanizM, Dog State Metal night with: Deprevate, MekanizM, Dog State plus more tbc (Rock/Metal) Doors 8pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Darko, Alt Track, Crappy Stuff Disconnect Disconnect Recoreds present: Darko, Alt Track, Crappy Stuff & more tbc (Punk/Electronica) Doors 8pm. £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: St PATRICKS NIGHT live bands 9.00 – midnight. The Caffreys, the Sutton Crew, etc 37
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Fri 18 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Ireland vs Netherlands - 04.00 Sri Lanka vs New Zealand - 09.00 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: The Cheltenham Festival Jumps horse racing. Gold Cup Day - big race - The totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup. Live on terrestrial tv. More info / tickets from www.cheltenham.co.uk/racing/the_festival • Charity: Red Nose Day For full details about the event and to make a donation, see: www.rednoseday.com. • Film: West is West (15) Until March 23 - various dates and times - check website for details. 2010 UK 104 Mins. Director : Andy DeEmmony. Stars: Aqib Khan, Om Puri and Linda Bassett. The much anticipated comedy, drama sequel to East is East is set in Manchester, 1975. The now much diminished, but still claustrophobic and dysfunctional, Khan family continues to struggle for survival. Sajid, the youngest, is deep in pubescent crisis under heavy assault both from his father's tyrannical insistence on Pakistani tradition, and from the fierce bullies in the schoolyard. In an attempt to 'sort him out', his father decides to pack him off to Mrs Khan No 1 and family in the Punjab, the wife and daughters he had abandoned 35 years earlier. It is not long before Ella Khan (Mrs Khan No2) with a small entourage from Salford, England, swiftly follows to sort out the mess, past and present. Full Price £7.30 Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Howl (15) Until March 23 - various dates and times - check website for details. 2011 US 85 Mins. Directors: Jeffrey Friedman, Rob Epstein. Stars: Alessandro Nivola, James Franco, Jeff Daniels, Jon Hamm, Mary Louise Parker, Mary-Louise Parker In 1955, Allen Ginsberg performed a poem about sex, drugs and race that became a battle cry for the US counterculture. It also led to an obscenity trial. San Francisco, 1957 and this American masterpiece is put on trial. Howl, the film, recounts this dark moment using interwoven threads.
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What’s On - Daily Guide: Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: DJ Night From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Friday Night Showcase A new regular night showcasing the best local bands of all genres, old and new, FREE OF CHARGE this week... The Skanx (10 piece ska/funk band) Mandelson (Indie/Punk) Brothers Of Mothershovel (Roots/Americana) Starts 8pm - UPSTAIRS FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Payback The quintessential party band, playing classic funk & soul covers by Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, Chic, Prince etc etc.. Doors 8pm - DOWNSTAIRS £4 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: ROBIN BIBI 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sat 19 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Bangladesh vs South Africa - 03.30 Australia vs Pakistan - 09.00 • Sport: Six Nations Rugby Union France v Wales, 19:45 Ireland v England, 17:00 Scotland v Italy, 14:30 • Sport: Crystal Palace v Derby County Championship football. Kick off 3pm. Tickets and info from www.cpfc.co.uk. • Comedy: Upfront Comedy Club with Felix Dexter Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Comic Relief with Stevie Ears and DJ Cherrybomb.
Come dressed as your favourite comedy character. From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing psychadelia, soul and funk. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: The Program Initiative, Cane Hill Drive-Thri, Keirononononon^on, A Ninja Slob Drew Me, The Andy K Show & more tbc Awesome sci-fi film with live band soundtrack - not to be missed. Support from bizarre alternative techno-punks. Alt/Experimental/Leftfield (Upstairs) Doors 8pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: ANSWERS ON A POSTCARD 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sun 20 • Event: Spring Equinox • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Zimbabwe vs Kenya - 04.00 India vs West Indies - 09.00 • Music: The Art Themen Quartet Live Lunchtime Jazz with the from The Art Themen Quartet, 1-3.30pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Robin Black + singers night live folk/blues. 8pm. £2 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 • Music: Acoustic Sunday BOB DYLAN TRIBUTE Another theme night special edition of our weekly acoustic Sunday show, with a host of top local acts playing the music of Lucky Zimmerman. Featuring Mark Woods (Junkyard Choir), Rob Warman, Dan Mulcahy (Soapy Jefferson), Ten Foot Jon, Kym Jasmine, Hometown Show & more tbc Starts 7pm FREE ENTRY 38
Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: OPEN MIC NIGHT 9.00. Hosted by Neil Mac The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Mon 21 • Sport: Lingfield Races Jumps horse racing. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Event: Bacon Connoisseurs Week 21 – 27 March 2011. www.lovepork.co.uk • Event: National Climate Week 21 - 27th March 2011. www.climateweek.com • Event: World Poetry Day The boy stood on the burning deck... • Music: Community Choir Upstairs from 6pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub
Tue 22 • Film: Cave of Forgotten Dreams PREVIEW + Q & A with WERNER HERZOG Director: Werner Herzog. France/Canada/USA/UK/Germany 2010. Following ENCOUNTERS AT THE END OF THE WORLD, Herzog once again takes us deep behind the frontier of an extraordinary place. Having gained unprecedented access through the tightest of restrictions, he has captured on film the interior of the Chauvet Cave in southern France. This is where the world's oldest cave paintings were discovered in 1994. In the mesmerising CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS, he reveals to us a breathtaking subterranean world and leads us to the 32,000-year-old artworks. In true Herzogian fashion, his hypnotically engaging narration weaves in wider metaphysical contemplations as we learn more about the Paleolithic art and its creators; we are invited to reflect on our primal desire to communicate and represent the world around us, evolution and our place within it, and ultimately what it means to be human. Q & A after Screening with Werner Herzog 6.30pm. Full Price £7.30 Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Pete Long Quartet
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What’s On - Daily Guide: Live Tuesday Lunchtime Jazz with the Pete Long Quartet 1-3pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Freedom of Expression is entirely open mic tonight! So, insert your name here: ….…..… 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub
Groovestation Starts 7pm £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: AVARICE 9.00. Superb covers Duo making their debut at the Farmers The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
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• Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup 1st Quarter Final - 08.30am • Film: On Tour (15) Until March 24 - various dates and times - check website for details. 2010 France 111 Mins. Director: Mathieu Amalric Stars: Miranda Colclasure, Suzanne Ramsey and Dirty Martini. Mathieu Amalric not only directs but stars in this comedy drama that won him the Best Director prize at Cannes. Joachim (Amalric), a former Parisian television producer, has left everything behind children, friends, enemies, lovers, regrets to start a new life in America. He comes back with a team of burlesque performers to whom he has fed fantasies of a tour of France and, most enticingly, of Paris. Travelling from port to port, the curvaceous showgirls invent an extravagant fantasy world of warmth and hedonism, despite the constant round of impersonal hotels and lack of money. A warts-and-all portrait of the showbiz lifestyle. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Backstreet Billy From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Event: Country Living Fair British crafts and small businesses display their products. A good place to find unusual gifts. There is an entrance charge. The event is held at the Business Design Centre in London (near Angel underground station). For details, or to buy tickets in advance, see: www.countrylivingfair.com. • Music: Sacred Sounds: Live Music & poetry Night Launch Party Specialising in the best in spoken word, stand up comedy, Live music & pa's, featuring houseband Marley J Wills & Da
• Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup 2nd Quarter Final - 09.00am • Theatre: Frankenstein LIVE from the National Theatre See 17th March. Suitable only for 15yrs+ 7pm. £15 / £13 conc. Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: In Ruins, Bloodloss, Neverborne, Brutal Horizon (In Ruins EP launch) FREE Metal Night showcase with: In Ruins, Bloodloss, Neverborne, Brutal Horizon, (In Ruins EP launch) Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com
Fri 25 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup 3rd Quarter Final - 08.30am • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: European Championship Qualifying - Football Spain v Czech Republic, GpI Austria v Belgium, GpA, 19:30 Hungary v Netherlands, GpE, 19:30 Serbia v Northern Ireland, GpC, 19:30 Slovenia v Italy, GpC, 19:45 Luxembourg v France, GpD, 20:00 • Film: The Kings Speech (12A) Until 31st March - various dates & times check website for details. 2011 UK/ Australia 119 Mins Director: Tom Hooper. Stars: Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of 39
unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war. *Contains strong language in a speech therapy context 12 Oscar nominations including Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress Full Price £7.30 Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Black Swan (15) Until 31st March - various dates & times check website for details. 2010 US 108 Mins Director: Darren Aronofsky Stars: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder A sophisticated psychological thriller set in the milieu of the New York Ballet. Natalie Portman is Nina who dreams of playing the lead in Swan Lake, and when the company prepares for a new production of the classic ballet, the artistic director (Vincent Cassel) needs someone who can combine the innocence of the White Swan with the eroticism and deception of the Black Swan. Nina is his first choice, but to succeed in the role she has to shed her inhibitions and reveal her darker, wilder side, and to convince him that she is a better choice than Lily (Mila Kunis), an impressive new dancer who oozes sexuality. Natalie Portman is outstanding as the driven but troubled Nina, and her increasingly fragile state of mind is imaginatively realised on screen. The demands and competition of professional ballet provides the perfect setting for the film's psychological themes, and the ballet performances are breathtakingly filmed. 10 Oscar nominations including Best Film and Best Actress Full Price £7.30 Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Theatre: Laundry Boy Directed by Annie Smol. Choreography Chisato Minamiura. Designer Jo Paul Martin’s time has come - to move on from dependence to independence. His journey is both terrifying and exciting as he falls in love, suffers loss and gains a glimpse of who he could be. Laundry Boy is a heart warming new play devised and performed by an outstanding team including award winning writers Julie McNamara and Ray Downing, Deaf performer David Sands, Becky Allen and popular Learning Disabled actors Peter Faventi and Ellen Goodey.
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What’s On - Daily Guide: The production is in BSL, spoken English and has integrated audio description. Touch tours for visually impaired people will start 30 minutes before the show begins. 1.30pm & 7.30pm. £6 Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Film: Inside Job (12A) Until 31st March - various dates & times check website for details. 2010 US 108Mins. Director: Charles Ferguson. Narrator: Matt Damon For this smart and confident film, thick with useful information conveyed with cinematic verve, lays out in comprehensive but always understandable detail the argument that the meltdown of 2008 was no unfortunate accident. Rather, it was the result of an out-of-control finance industry that took unethical advantage of decades of deregulation. It's enough to make you want to keep your money in a mattress! A documentary film produced, written & directed by Academy Award nominated filmmaker Charles Ferguson. The first film to provide a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression. Full Price £7.30 / Concessions £4.80 David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: DJ Sean From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: INSIDE EDGE 9.30. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sat 26 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup 4th Quarter Final - 09.00am • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: European Championship Qualifying - Football Armenia v Russia, GpB, 15:00 Wales v England, GpG, 15:00 Bulgaria v Switzerland, GpG, 16:45
Georgia v Croatia, GpF, 17:00 Cyprus v Iceland, GpH, 18:00 Bosnia-Hercegovina v Romania, GpD, 18:15 Albania v Belarus, GpD, 19:00 Andorra v Slovakia, GpB, 19:00 Germany v Kazakhstan, GpA, 19:00 Israel v Latvia, GpF, 19:00 Norway v Denmark, GpH, 19:00 Malta v Greece, GpF, 19:30 Rep of Ireland v FYR Macedonia, GpB, 19:45 • Film: Tangled (PG) 2D Autism Friendly Screening 2010 US 101 Mins Director: Nathan Greno Byron HowardStars the voices of: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, Brad Garrett. After receiving healing powers, the baby Princess Rapunzel is kidnapped from the palace in the middle of the night by Mother Gothel who knows that the magical powers are now growing within the golden hair of Rapunzel, and to stay young, she must lock Rapunzel in her hidden tower. Rapunzel is now a teenager and curious about the outside world. One day, the bandit Flynn Ryder scales the tower and is taken captive by Rapunzel who makes a deal with the thief to escape. Rapunzel is about to have the most exciting and magnificent journey of her life. These screenings are for people with autism and their friends or family. Because of the sensory sensitivities, some people can find going to the cinema difficult. For these screenings the soundtrack is turned down and lights are left on low in the cinema. People with other learning or sensory difficulties are welcome to attend these screenings too. 11.30am. £4. David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Djs Elmo & Dean From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Music: DJ CherryBomb & Freeqboi playing an eclectic mix of metal, rock and cheese. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Eliza Newman, Jo Stephenson, Harry Bird & The Rubber Wellies, Tilt At Windmills A night of splendid folk/acoustic/rock with touring Icelandic Ukulele songwriter Eliza Newman & guests. 40
(Downstairs). Doors 8pm. £6 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: LAST CHANCE SALOON 9.30. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sun 27 • Event: British Suumertime Begins Hurrah! Clocks go forward at 1am Sunday morning. • Event: The Boat Race the starting time for the race is 5:00pm. For more details about the event, see: www.theboatrace.org. • Sport: Australian Grand Prix Albert Park, Melbourne, 25-27 March. Formula One. • Music: Urban Jazz Quartet Live Lunchtime Jazz from the Urban Jazz Quartet, 1-3.30pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Justified Egomaniac takes to our decks once again to bring us his unique mix of swing, blues, and rock, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Singers night live folk/blues. 8pm. £2 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 • Music: Acoustically Speaking Eclectic Arts Network Presents Acoustically Speaking. (Open mic/Spoken Word/Music & Poetry Night). Upstairs Starts 7pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: OPEN MIC NIGHT 9.00. Hosted by Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Mon 28 • Sport: Plumpton Races JUMPS horse racing. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk Festival Fever Raceday. • Event: National Cask Ale Week 28th March - Sunday 3rd April 2011.
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What’s On - Daily Guide: www.caskaleweek.co.uk • Ballet: Coppelia LIVE Ballet from the Opera Nationale Paris In the adaptation he devised for the Paris Opera Ballet in 1996, Patrice Bart returned to the literary origins that inspired the ballet-Hoffmann's fantasy tale and returns to the theme of the doll that comes to life in the hands of its inventor. Patrice Bart underlines the depth of his characters and makes Coppélius a sombre and disquieting man haunted by the image of a woman loved and lost. In collusion with set designer Ezio Toffolutti and his effects, the ballet exudes a mysterious atmosphere. 6.30pm. £15/£13 conc. David Lean Cinema, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Music: Community Choir Upstairs from 6pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub
Tue 29 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup 1st Semi Final - 10.00am • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: European Championship Qualifying - Football Lithuania v Spain, GpI Czech Republic v Liechtenstein, GpI, 16:30 Sweden v Moldova, GpE, 18:00 Turkey v Austria, GpA, 18:30 Romania v Luxembourg, GpD, 18:45 Israel v Georgia, GpF, 19:00 Estonia v Serbia, GpC, 19:30 Netherlands v Hungary, GpE, 19:30 Belgium v Azerbaijan, GpA, 19:45 Northern Ireland v Slovenia, GpC, 19:45 • Sport: International Football England v Ghana Rep of Ireland v Uruguay • Music: Freedom Of Expression featuring live acoustic sessions from Jeremy Ayre, Andy Glancy, MJ Hibbett and Jenny Lockyer, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: MONEY MAKER 9.00. Part of their month long Album Promo tourThe Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Wed 30 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup 2nd Semi Final - 10.00am • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Education: UCAS Higher Education Convention Until 1 April. A free education fair in London for people who are thinking of applying for a course at university or college. You can pick up the prospectus and ask questions, and attend short talks about university life. For details, see: www.ucasevents.com/conventions • Music: HATS OFF TO LED ZEPPLIN 9.00. £6 on the Door. Kevin and the band return by popular request The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Thu 31 • Music: Johnny & the Deathrays From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Film: London Lesbian & Gay Film Festival Until 6 April. A festival of gay and lesbian films, shown at the National Film Theatre in London. For details, see: www.bfi.org.uk/llgff • Music: Metal Night Line up tbc. Doors 8pm Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com
Fri 01 April 2011 • Event: April Fool’s Day Oh how we laughed. • Music: DJ Sean From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Event: Brighton Food & Drink Festival Friday 1st - Sunday 10th April 2011 Venues across Brighton & Hove. www.brightonfoodfestival.com • Music: Guns 2 Roses plus guests tbc The UK's top GnR tribute act return to Scream. Dooors 8pm. £5 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com 41
• Music: RANDY AND THE ROCKETS 9.30. www.randyandtherockets.co.uk The Jolly Farmers is delighted to welcome back this local band… if you have’nt seen them Before, come along you will have a great might of rock and pop covers… will Mick perform ON the bar again ????? The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sat 02 • Sport: ICC Cricket World Cup Final - 10.00am • Sport: Crystal Palace v Barnsley Championship football. Kick off 3pm. Tickets and info from www.cpfc.co.uk. • Music: DJ Night From 8pm. FREE! The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD, www.marstonstaverns.co.uk/Croydon/Ship • Event: Head Of The River Race A boat race on theThames in London for "eights”. There are several hundred boats competing, setting off at 10-second intervals (the strongest teams row first), and the times to finish the course are recorded. It is expected to start at 4pm and end at about 5:15pm. The race starts at Chiswick Bridge and ends at Putney Bridge. You can watch it from any accessible point along the river, but the best views are probably on the east bank of the Thames just north of Chiswick Bridge (near Mortlake). Poor weather or strong tides may stop the race, so check before on the website: www.horr.co.uk. • Event: National Pet Month 2 April - 2 May. Pat your pet more, seems to be the crux of it. www.nationalpetmonth.org.uk • Music: Up Close and Personal live folk/blues. 8pm. £2 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 • Music: The Lit Fuses Stagefrite Presents The Lit Fuses plus more tbc. UPSTAIRS. Doors 8pm. £4 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Charity Night Wildfire Music presents Charity Night with Wired Desire, Kitty Lipps, and more tbc Doors 8pm. £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com
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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: Brightwhite 9.30. The Duo perform for their regular high energy gig The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Sun 03 • Event: Mother’s Day Don’t forget to get your mum something nice. • Music: Singers Night live folk/blues. 8pm. £2 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 • Music: All Ages Night with LeCarla, Arms Of Atlas & more tbc (Metal/Rock) All-ages welcome. Under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult. No alcohol permitted in the live room. Starts 1pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Acoustic Sunday with Olivia Sebastianelli, Tom Janssen, Sam Kronis, Tim Eveliegh, Becky Athawes, Audrey Starts 7pm. FREE ENTry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Open Mic Night 9.00. Hosted by Len Downham The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Mon 04 • See Every Monday etc
Tue 05 • Music: NineteenSeventyNine, JSA, The Horny Skulls, Megan Rees (alt/Indie/Punk) Doors 8pm £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com
Wed 06 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: Random Hand, Wonk Unit, Company L, The KADT
(Punk/Ska/Hardcore) Doors 8pm £4 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Acoustic Chairs 9.00. Great acoustic duo back for their regular gig The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
Thu 07 • Sport: Grand National Meeting Jumps horse racing from Aintree. Liverpool Day. Big race over the National fences Foxhunters' Steeple chase. Tickets and info from: www.aintree.co.uk • Sport: The Masters Golf Until 10th April. From Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, United States. • Music: Golden Tanks, Forever Wednesday, The Valiant Frantic Promotions Present: Golden Tanks Forever Wednesday The Valiant (Metal/Hardcore) Doors 8pm £5 entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com
Fri 08 • Sport: Grand National Meeting Jumps horse racing from Aintree. Ladies Day. Big race over the National fences John Smith’s Topham Steeple chase. Tickets and info from: www.aintree.co.uk • Music: Friday Night Showcase A new regular night showcasing the best local bands of all genres, old and new, FREE OF CHARGE this week... Junkyard Choir plus more tbc (Alt/Rock/Blues) Starts 8pm - UPSTAIRS FREE ENTRYScream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: The B Sharps 9.30. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
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Sat 09 • Sport: The Grand National The greatest horse race in the world. 4.15pm. Live on BBC tv. Tickets and info from: www.aintree.co.uk • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing - all weather. Direct train from East Croydon. More info and tickets from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Spring Family Fun day featuring the International Trial. • Sport: Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace Championship football. Kick off 3pm. Tickets and info from www.cpfc.co.uk. • Music: Junk Time Party It’s JTP’s 10th Birthday! Expect a MASSIVE party, great tunes, madness and a bloody good time had by all. 8.30pm. FREE entry. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon • Music: Dr Smutglove presents... A night of dirty, interactive rock, featuring Live Band Karaoke with Dr Smutglove & Commissioner G plus Playstation Rock Band challenge - On the main stage, turned up to 11! DOWNSTAIRS Starts 8pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, 020 8667 0155, www.screamlounge.com • Music: Passionate Affair 9.30. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk
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(1) Spring Sprunging! (2) How the Deep-Massive feel about spring sprunging! (3) Is it the Carribbean? Is it the Mediterranean? No, it’s a flawless azure sky this morning in sunny Croydon; (4) Your humble Editor’s press pass to the Gold Cup, it may be a bit self indulgent, but - yeeees! (5) Erstwhile CroydonHello! Editor Nick Booth’s latest artwork - ‘Demolished House At Night’; (6) A suitably gothic view from the last ever backstage cigarette break at the last evr Testing 123 competition at the clocktower
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