Deep London October 2010 by angela ferrara

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deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • facebook deep-london • twitter @deep_london Hello there.. ...welcome to issue 82. Blimey, we go away from Croydon on a little holiday for a week and all hell breaks loose; sprog announcements, engagements, secret weddings, splits, people leaving pubs, people opening pubs - all sorts has gone on while our back was turned. See, that’s why we hadn’t had a holiday for seven years, you lot can’t be trusted to act sensibly while we’re away. Well, that’s it, from now on our watchword is vigilance and if, as you never know, might happen, we go away for a week in another seven years, we’ll have someone here on the ball to keep us up to date with all this stuff. Anyway congratulations for all the good stuff, boo to all the bad and yes, it’s good to be back. But onto this issue which is, as you may have noticed from the cover, our annual spooky Halloween type issue thingy, which isn’t particularly spooky or Halloween-y, to be honest, but it’s been a tricky couple of months so you’ll have to bear with us. Nope, we’ve eschewed Halloween this year in favour of the altogether more interesting Mexican Day of the Dead, which doesn’t mean we won’t be donning our devil horns and rocking out at the plethora of Halloween do’s happening around town at the end of the month. Oh, we have got a thing about bats - that spooky enough for you? Elsewhere, we’ve been a bit out of the loop, but we are starting to think about the Deep Christmas party. As regular readers will be more than aware, thinking about it is usually about as far as we get vis a vis preparations, and it’s rare that we actually get round to having the bash, but this year we’re determined to do something, even if it’s just a massive piss-up in a boozer somewhere. Full details may or may not appear next month, or the month after. What? We’re BUSY people you know - this kind of quality rubbish doesn’t write itself. Anyway, that’s about it, but just before we go and have a lie down in a darkened room, this: As the clocks go back at the end of October and the nights draw in, I’d urge anyone whose day needs brightening up to visit http://doiop.com/c768 and read the letter of note therein, the explanantion of which is at the top of the web page. It shed a little shaft of light onto my day, hope it does yours. Until next month, when no doubt Christmas will be careening full tilt towards us from every shop doorway, have a spooky Halloween, a skeletal Day of the Dead and a safe yet noisy bonfire night (always remember the fireworks code, as told to by Blue Peter, and keep those pets indoors, kids, they don’t like it). Pip-pip, avanti and allons-y! Angela xxx Your Bonsai-Editor 1

October 2010 Issue Eighty Two 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 random thanks: the torquay massive Happy Birthday: Dawn, Moo-Pa, Congratulations: Pete and Jane, ‘Tash and Jim, the England Cricket Team, yet again, the European Ryder Cup Team R.I.P: Pete Nash, Glenn Shadix, Anna, Sue Wildman, Norman Wisdom. Happy Retirement / Semi Retirement: Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, Ryan ‘Sexual Chocolate’ Sidebottom

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Last date for inclusion in November issue -

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OCTOBER 2010

THIS MONTHS FEATURES:

Mexican Day of the Dead

Fabulous Chilli

Taberners Bar

Dragons

News

In The Shed

Bats!

Auntie May

Month in Pix

LISTINGS:

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s On Guide

Directory

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Or, Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to the Mexican Day of the Dead...

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For the first two days of November a sweet-smelling cloud of copal incense hangs over most of Mexico. The Day of the Dead is being celebrated. Nominally this is the Christian feast of All Saints’ and All Souls’, but it is celebrated in Mexico as nowhere else in the Catholic world. The Mexican festival of Todos Santos (All Saints’) also called Día or Días de or de los Muertos (Day or Days of the Dead), is the most important celebration of the year, especially in rural areas, where the preparations in anticipation of the event are a

Museum, which is where I first heard about the thing, through a friend who was a curator at the BM and who found it, as it is, a fascinating event. Essentially, the Mexican Day of the Dead has its roots in ancient Indian culture, distorted through the wine-glass of Catholicism into a big old party for two days of the year when the dead are in contact with the living, not in a spooky ‘wooOOoo, I’m haunting you’ kind of way, more in a ‘well hello, long time no see, you look great, have you lost weight? Let’s have a fiesta!’

“The Day of the Dead is a big old jolly annual family reunion. It just happens that some of the family are dead...” major preoccupation for most of the year. “Celebrations at Christmas and Easter are also of note but less distinctive in form. Only the festivals celebrated in honour of local patron saints display some of the same intensity and devotion evident on the Day of the Dead, perhaps because the saints themselves are regarded as lesser deities who intercede with God. The dead too ultimately achieve this semi-divine status in the folk-Catholicism of Mexico. As intermediaries they can intervene on behalf of the living, either with the Christian God or, as among some Indian groups, with divinities that have their origins in pre-Hispanic religion.” So begins the book ‘The Skeleton at the Feast’, by Elizabeth Carmichael and Chlöe Sayer, one of the definitive books on the Mexican Day of the Dead (even the introduction is better than most other books on the subject), written in the early 90s to accompany a major exhibition at The British

kind of way. It’s a jolly annual family reunion in every way, except that some of the family are dead. Our Halloween may be fun, in a macabre way, laughing at the darkness, but this is a genuine celebration of people who’ve gone somewhere else popping back to say hello. Carmichael and Sayer go on, “The Day of the Dead in Mexico is essentially a private or family feast. It has a public aspect at community level, but the core of the celebration takes place within the family home. It is a time of family reunion not only for the living but also the dead who, for a few brief hours each year, return to be with their relatives in this world. “As a time of reunion, there is nothing sombre or macabre about the event: The returning souls do not bring the odour of death and the grave with them, but come as spirits who have returned from another world, which for many Mexican Indians is very much like this one. These worlds of the living and the dead exist in a state of 4

permanent interaction.” As celebrated today, Todos Santos has, in some major cities, become a tourist event - hugely colourful papier mache skeletons and flowers are put out, people dress up and have a rare old time raging against the dying of the light, but in rural areas, away from the tourist trails, it remains an obligation deeply felt graves are tended, food is put out in preparation for the dead visitors, sugar skulls are made. But, whichever version you prefer, there remains at the core an ancient tradition which ‘informs and invigorates every kind of manifestation of the event and which has so far defied debasement’. Halloween, schmalloween, this is far more life (and death) affirming and thought-provoking - as Carmichael and Sayer quote Mexican scholar Octavio Paz to point out; “...death revenges us against life, stripping it of all its vanities and pretensions and showing it for what it is, some bare bones and a dreadful grimace... Skulls made of sugar or tissue paper, painted skeletons hung with fireworks, our popular representations of death always mock at life; they are the affirmation of the nothingness and insignificance of human existence. We decorate our houses with skulls and on the Day of the Dead we eat bread in the form of bones and enjoy the songs and jokes in which bald death has the laughs; but all this swaggering familiarity does nothing to rid us of the question we all have to ask: ‘what is death?’” (1959) ‘The Skeleton at the Feast: The Day of the Dead in Mexico’, Elizabeth Carmichael and Chlöe Sayer, 1991, British Museum Press. Available from amazon.

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...and celebrate Mexican Day of the Dead with Ferrara’s fabulous chilli con carne recipe...

e were going to show you how to make traditional Mexican sugar skulls, but it’s a gigantic faff unless you’ve got a mould, which we haven’t, so we’ll do this instead. This recipe, by the way, is renowned in Deep circles, so count yourselves privileged that we’re sharing it with you... NB: 1) This recipe makes a LOT of chilli, so make sure you have a very large pan. It’ll easily serve four people, or two people for two days, or one for about 4 or 5 days, depending on how much of a pig you are. Happily, if you let it cool in the pan then reheat it the next day, or the day after, it gets better and better. You can also freeze the leftovers if required. 2) All these measurements are the actual recipe, but we tend to be a bit more vague with the spices, generally bunging in a bit more experimentation is the key! 3) The reason this chilli’s so good is the big chunks of meat in it, but you can leave them out and just use mince, if you’re a heathen. 4) To get the best results when using chunks of meat, cook the chilli for as long as humanly possible. I usually start mine before lunch, giving it a good 4 or 5 hours to cook. That way when you eat it the meat just falls apart - lovely. 5) Also, I usually leave out the kidney beans just because I can’t stand the bloody things, but that’s up to you. You will need: • 225g (8oz) tin of kidney beans (optional) • salt and pepper • 2 onions * 2 garlic gloves • 2 peppers, green, red, orange, whatever colour you like. • 2 large tins chopped tomatoes • knob of butter 6

• 250g lean beef mince • 250g beef steak cut into chunks (braising steak, rump steak, any cut that bears long, slow cooking) ª 2 tsp chopped oregano ª good pinch dried cumin • 2 tbsp bisto beef stock powder (gravy granules) ª 0.5 - 2 tsp chilli powder * 2 tbsp tomato puree Method: • Drain the kidney beans ª Peel and chop the onions and garlic ª Core and dice the peppers • Heat the butter in a large dish, fry the onions and garlic until pale golden brown. * Add the meat, stir over a low heat for a few minutes til browned * Add the rest of the ingredients but only add half a teaspoon of chilli at this point * Bring the liquid to the boil, stir well and taste * Add 1 level teaspoon of chilli powder (or some fresh chilli if you want) along with some salt and pepper

• Cover the pan and simmer for about half an hour * Taste the mixture and add more chilli if desired * Place covered dish in preheated oven at about 160c Gas mark 4/5 for a couple of hours or as long as possible. * Check the amount of liquid in the dish towards the end of the cooking time and add water with beef stock if it looks to dry. * Serve with rice or nachos or whatever you want, and top with a bit of sour cream if you want to. If you have leftovers and want to use them the next day, let the pan cool naturally. When it’s cool, bung it in the fridge. To reheat, simply put on the hob and heat through for about 30mins - make sure it’s piping hot before eating. I’ve cooled and reheated one of these chillis 3 times over 3 days to no ill effect - if anything it just gets tastier. If it goes a bit dry, add some water, or even a bit of red wine. Enjoy!

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Keeping Tabs. . .

Petal Dunwoody, with knife and fork in hand, visits Croydon’s newest bar/restaurant...

ere at Deep Towers we always view the opening of a new venture with a mix of optimism and scepticism, and so it was when we saw the old CRO bar (nee Wig and Pen) in St George’s Walk being done up a couple of months back, after about 10 years of laying empty. Being the standard bearers of all things positive about Croydon, however, optimism usually wins out (except where Brannigans etcs are concerned), so we were delighted to meet up with Mark, one of four enterprising young Croydon boys who are now head honchos of the newly opened Taberners Lounge Bar, and even more delighted to taste some of the great food they’re offering... Firstly, the decor. Don’t get me wrong, I liked the CRO bar, but looking at that interior now, what were they thinking? Happily, the Tabs lads have got rid of the lurid carpet and colour scheme, replacing it with contemporary chocolate hues, making the whole place look cleaner and sharper, although they have kept the old chandelier ceiling light fixtures, which is good as they always were rather marvellous (in fact we wanted to nick them when CR0 shut down). Next up, the ambience, and it turns out this is something Mark feels very strongly about. As he says, Taberners is the result of "Four home grown gents from Croydon taking a brave leap of faith and going out on a limb.” They’ve put their own money, time and passion into this project. The bar is completely independent, not tied to any brewery, so they have the freedom to develop as they go along, seeing what works and what doesn’t. Mark is also passionate about music and keen to get an eclectic mixture of stuff going on. They’ve recently got a PA system, so are now actively looking for bands to play in the bar, as well as having regular DJs and other events (see listings). He’s been researching, visiting places like the Oval, and says that’s exactly the sort of friendly, musical vibe they want. In fact, their remit is to create a "home to delicious food and drink, accompanied by an eclectic sense of music style". Which brings us on to the food. We

had a quick chat with Gordon the chef, 8

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Prev: page: The old CRO bar (nee Wig & Pen) & the new Taberners, inside & out. Above - Head Chef Gordon and some of his amazing food.

whose philosophy is “Good, clean, well cooked food with a twist of the chef’s personality. And, of course, happy clients!”. We tried the food, and can report that indeed we were very happy clients - it’s delicious. The menu is high end brasserie modern British cooked with passion. Gordon’s a classically trained, experienced chef - the list of high profile chefs he’s rubbed shoulders with is staggering - who’s cooked at the Dorchester, the Savoy and other high end London eateries as well as in Dubai and Qatar, and he’s been doing events like the Cheletneham Gold Cup for the last 12 years. He was persauded to work at Taberners as he felt it fitted with his desire to feel the buzz, to be close to the people eating his food and to have a sense of family with everyone involved, including the bar staff, most of whom many of us will recognise from other pubs around town. Scepticism is part of the way of life in Croydon, but the Taberners chaps have put their money where their mouths are, the least you can do is take your mouth and your money and give Croydon’s newest venture a try...

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y ‘here’, we do not mean the Whitgift Centre on a Saturday afternoon, wherein terrifyingly forthright ladies do prowl the bargain bins, but rather the much underrated Museum of Croydon, who are currently running an exhibition called ‘Dragon Tales’ - aimed at families and young kids - which looks at all things dragonesque. Combining hands-on activities with depictions of dragons in Chinese and world mythology, the exhibition explores depictions of dragons, the myths that surround the and the stories told about these fantastic beasts. So far so what, you may be thinking, but there’s a bit of a coup going on here, as alongside the Museum of Croydon's own exceptional collection of Chinese ceramics (more than 200 amazing pieces on display in the Riesco Gallery, covering nearly 4000 years of Chinese history, and including grave goods, religious statues, wine and tea cups, animals and all sorts), they’ve managed to secure a quartet of stunning pieces from The British Museum which form the centrepiece of the exhibition - two of which can be seen on the left here. As with most Museum of Croydon exhibitions, the whole thing is free to get into and, although aimed at families - and specifically at kids under 5, with interactive, hands on activities including games, story books and trails - we’ll definitely be going along to have a look. Our only regret is that we have no kids to drag along so that we can have a go at the wide range of activities going on throughout to accompany the exhibition, from storytelling to paper-cutting to dragon toy-making - bah! Anyone got any ankle-biters we can borrow? There are also some events for adults, including talks from curators at The British Museum and Bonhams, coming up in December. Pretty much all of this stuff is free too - check the listings section for details of what’s happening in October / November. And even if Dragons are not your thing, keep your eye on Croydon Museum from now on as this exchange forms the start of what is hoped to be a long-term partnership with the British Museum, so expect more amazing artefacts heading down here in the future. As Rob Shakespeare, museum & heritage manager at Croydon Council, says: “The project is a fantastic opportunity for us to work with the British Museum. It brings stunning objects from their collections down to Croydon, and will really raise awareness of our existing treasures. We’re looking forward to introducing a whole new audience to what we have on offer.” So, if you thought the only dragons in Croydon were the ones bashing you out of the way in Primark, we suggest you get down to the museum, with or without kids in tow, and have a look at something possibly less scary (and in some cases, less old) but definitely a lot more enlightening.

Pics: Top - Painting on parchment. Shewa, Ethiopia, 19th century. © The Trustees of the British Museum. Bottom - Leaded copper alloy figure of a winged beast. Parthian or Sasanian, about 3rd century AD. © The Trustees of the British Museum. Dragon Tales exhibition: Every Day (not Sundays or Bank Holidays) from 9th October - end of December 2010. Museum Of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.museumofcroydon.com In conjuction with The British Museum: www.britishmuseum.org

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News-hound May contain news.

ello again, and we start this month with this: Graeme & Fiona have left the building. That’s right, Croydon’s finest landlords, they of The Oval Tavern are calling it a day. We’re gutted, but all good things must come to an end, and we wish them nothing but the very best for the future. As of going to print we’re not sure when their last day is, but we’ve been asked to tell you that no, The Oval is NOT closing, and that the new managers are committed to carrying on with the live music which helped to make the place the fantastic boozer it was, and will hopefully remain. More news on all of this next month. In the meantime, cheers Graeme and Fiona, it’s been a blast! In music news, our huge congratulations to local singer Sumudu, who was chosen as Caffe Nero’s artist of the month for September (More info on this strand: www.caffenero.com) Sumudu says of herself, “I'm a new artist; a Folk/Country Singer-Songwriter living in Coulsdon (originally from Barnsley). People tell me that I'm pretty unusual because although I was born in the UK I am of Sri Lankan descent and I guess there just aren't many Asian girls doing the kind of music that I'm doing – when I played the Cornbury Festival in July I was told by a very enthusiastic Country fan that I’m “the Asian Alison Krauss” – which I really liked and I suppose it’s probably the easiest and strangest way to describe me! “I was discovered by Kipper (Stings producer) while working on a film soundtrack that he was producing. He wanted to make an album with me (which was very exciting in itself) so I gave him my demo of the songs I'd been writing and we started recording it in January this year. “I was singing at the Bedford in Balham one night and was spotted by a music scout for Caffe Nero and he approached me to do the tour.” Described by the BBC as “...quite simply an outstanding talent... a voice like honey” you can check out a couple of tunes and buy her new album

‘Waiting For You’ (just £10 +p&p) at www.myspace.com/sumudu. You can also catch Sumudu live this month on 17th October at 4pm at the Sutton Music Centre, 35 St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1JB and on 1st November at 7.30pm at The Bedford, Balham, 77 Bedford Hill, London SW12. More dates on the myspace page too. Catch her before she gets HUGE! In sports / telly news, fantastically, Yates’ Wine Bar have gone and got themselves some 3D screens! and will be showing any sports that are broadcast in 3D on them. We’ve had a look at a couple of music videos on the system and it’s pretty damn cool, so if you want to try it, get yourself down there and be, well, amazed. Great stuff. Food now, and news reaches us that the biggest restaurant in Britain is about to open (in November) on the Purley Way. ‘Cosmo’, (I’m annoyed about this, it’s the name of my dog) will offer guests a choice of more than 300 dishes cooked by up to 50 chefs in a 22,000

Sumudu

sq ft restaurant welcoming in up to 800 customers a day. Diners will be able to taste "all the world on the plate", according to the restaurant's owners, with dishes from China, India and Japan along with European menus. Crikey. More info: www.cosmo-restaurants.co.uk In other news, plans are afoot to close Streatham Ice Rink. They are building a new one, but want to close the old one before it’s ready, moving to a temporary home in Brixton in the meantime. No-one seems particularly happy about this state of affairs, and there’s a petition to stop it. If you want to sign, you can find a link to the petition on the Deep-London facebook fan page, or find it here: www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/ savestreathamskating. Got news? e-mail hello@deep-london.co.uk

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Or, Beard & Sandals Monthly, or, Furry Animals, Plants & Stars, or, Tree-Huggers Unite. It’s the all-new Monthly Deep-London Page (or two) Of Nature...

e are now officially old, and therefore like to potter about looking at wildlife. And thus we inflict it upon you, in a higgledypiggledy fashion...

Adventures in Botany:

vocado: Having bought and scoffed an avocado last week, the Deep-Shed has decided to propagate it, and therefore be awash with avocados in, ooh, about 10 years. So far we’ve done Step 1: Find a ripe avocado. Avocado pits are most likely to grow if they come from a ripe fruit. When you eat the avocado pear, clean off the pit and then soak it for 48 hours in warm water. If you can keep the water warm (in a propagator or on top of a heater), then the pit will grow more quickly. And now we’re doing Step 2, which says: Find the top. Most avocado pits are egg-shaped, with the bottom broader than the top. Some are rounder, but the top is always smooth and the bottom, wrinkled (c’est la vie). Find a container. If you want to see the roots grow, you will need a clear container, such as a tumbler or a jar. 'Plant' your pit. To see the roots grow, you need to suspend the pit above water. Find 3 or 4 toothpicks or hair grips and push them into the pit gently, until they will just support its weight. Then fill the container with warm water so that the bottom of the pit just touches the water. This, however is Deep Towers, so we have no toothpicks or tumblers. What we do have, just hanging around the place, are some cocktail unbrellas and a pint glass, so we’ve improvised, below.

Now we have to keep it warm. (The ideal temperature is around 70F. At this temperature, the pit should start to grow in around 10 days. At cooler temperatures, it can take 5 weeks), and keep the water topped up so that the pit is just touching it. Apparently the first sign of life will be root growth. Only when the roots have started to grow will the pit send out a shoot. If the water goes cloudy and starts to smell before this happens then your pit wasn't fertile to begin with, and you should start again with a fresh pit. We expect you all to be dangling avocado pits over water by next month, when we’ll have news on how ours is doing, and what to do next. Bet you can’t wait...

Watch The Skies! With Astronomy Corner. Things to look for this month: Mid October: The comet Hartley 2 will be visible with binoculars just under the constellation Cassiopiea (‘w’ shaped, to the left of Orion’s Belt). Also, the red star ‘Mira’ will be at its brightest for a year - it can be found just below the constellation Pisces. 31st October - 3.15am-ish: The moons Ganymede and Europa will be visible (with binoculars) passing across the face of Jupiter. 1st week of November: A meteor shower wil be happening just above the constellation Taurus. Apparently it won’t be very metoer-heavy, but there may well be ‘fireball’ incidents. To locate the constellations and for more astronomy info visit: www.popastro.com

What to plant now: Outoor Vegetables: Winter Garlic Variety: Early Wight (buy bulbs online from www.thompson-morgan.com £3.99 for 2 large bulbs) Sowing: Garlic is grown from the individual cloves. Each clove will produce one plant with one bulb, which may in turn contain up to twenty cloves. Choose a planting site that gets plenty of sun and where the soil is not too damp - otherwise the clove will rot.. Plant cloves individually, upright and about 1” (25 mm) under the surface. Plant the cloves about 4” (100 mm) apart. Rows should be about 18” (450 mm) apart. Harvesting: As garlic reaches maturity, the leaves will brown & die (May/June). This is the time to harvest. If you harvest too early the cloves will be very small, too late and the bulb will have split. Proper handling of garlic after it's been picked is as important as looking after it while growing. It's essential that garlic is dried properly, or it’ll rot. Hang bulbs up in a cool, dry place. After a week or so, take them down and brush the dirt off gently - don't wash the bulbs. Outdoor Flowers: Crocus Variety: Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus) Grow your own saffron (the most expensive spice in the world and that which Croydon is named after - FACT!) This autumn-flowering crocus is named after its three long, deep-red stigmas, which are cultivated commercially for colouring and flavouring food (see pic). Growing Instructions: To provide the conditions in which it thrives plant the bulbs in an area of full sunlight in naturalistic drifts 10-15cm (4-6in) deep in gritty, well-drained soil. You can also plant them in your lawn (do not cut the lawn until after the leaves have died back). Flowering period: Oct and Nov.

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Tooth and Claw:

Release The Bats, Release The... BATS!

We here at Deep-Towers, especially those of us in the Shed, are quite fond of animals. We’ve regaled you with tales of Foxy-Nibbler and the WindowMounted-Bird-Feeder, and done a whole section called ‘Animals Are Our Friends’. So, with winter approaching, and things needing feeding, here’s a brief bit of advice. Also, we’ve discovered it’s almost impossible to stop squirrels nibbling our nuts, but that’s ok, we quite like it.

It’s Halloween, what did you expect us to do? Bats are amazing animals, and an important part of our natural environment. There are 18 species of bat in the UK (17 of which are known to be breeding here), all of which are protected by law because their numbers have decreased so dramatically, partly due to a loss of roost sites and a decline in insect-rich habitats. You can help these fascinating little mammals by making your garden bat-friendly or by making new roost sites for them. Bats rely on shelter away from predators and a constant source of water and insects to survive. To enable UK bat populations to flourish, we need a

Birds: Put out nest-boxes and feed tables etc now so birds get used to them. Keep them filled and clean, throw out any uneaten food and fill with fresh regularly. Bird foods: If there are tasty bits of fruit or nuts in your bird food try not to eat them yourself (yes, Mik, try not to eat them...). Depending on what birds you want to attract there are a range of foods you can put out. See www.rspb.org.uk for their guidelines or we suggest you pop into Dabners on Surrey Street who know their stuff. Foxes: We here at Deep-Shed like our foxy-friend, so we chuck out leftovers for him when we have them (he has a penchant for kebabs and singapore noodles), but whether you love or loathe them, you can find out how to look after or deter foxes here: www.thefoxwebsite.org Hedgehogs: Hedgehogs are believed to be declining and have been listed as a species of conservation concern. You can encourage them into your garden by providing them with food and a home. In the Garden Centre (old lido) off the Purley Way they sell a thing called, excellently, a ‘Hogitat’. You can find more info on helping the hedgehog at The British Hedgehog Preservation Society www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk

Shed Of The Month

Roosts: Bat-boxes are artificial roosts, made of wood or sometimes concrete which can be attached to trees, buildings etc to encourage bats. You ideally need about 4 boxes, placed at least 5m above ground level. In October, bats look for suitable hibernation sites, so get a batbox now if you’re going to BUT! Bats need time to find and explore new homes and it may be several years before boxes have residents – be patient! To see if a bat box is your bag, visit www.batbazaar.co.uk Local Bat Spotting: South Norwood Country Park - Pipistrelles, noctules and Daubenton's present, particularly over the lake. Beddington Park - Pipistrelle, noctule and serotine bat - a very good site. Wimbledon Common - Pipistrelles, noctules, Daubenton's, brown longeared and serotines present. Look for Daubenton's over Kingsmere and Queensmere.

diverse range of sites available where bats can forage and roost. Bats can be found in grassland, farm land and near waterways and ponds - so long as there are sufficient structures to roost in and peripheral wood, hedgerow or manmade linear features for their protection and navigation. Bats are also becoming more reliant on urban habitats, where they roost in buildings and forage in nearby wooded parks and gardens (for example, on an evening at The Oval Tavern garden, bats can regularly be seen flitting about overhead). Habitat choice can be species-specific and some bats will journey further out to seek the habitat they prefer. Encouraging Bats: By which we don’t mean standing around applauding and complimenting them on their flappy wings, we mean helping them out with habitat and whatnot.

Our October Shed Of The Month is the ‘BillyOh Classic Economy Overlap Apex’, See your shed here - send a picture to hello@deep-london.co.uk.

variety of flowers, especially pale ones that attract insects at dusk, when the bats are out hunting. Bats also love water, so if you have a pond, you’re more likely to get bats.

Gardens: A garden that is good for insects is good for bats, as all species of British bat eat only insects such as midges, moths, mosquitoes and beetles. When planting, try to include a

So You Think You’ve Got Bats?: Quite possibly, but how can you be sure? One way might be to purchase a Bat Detector, which pick up their high frequency calls and are sophisticated enough that, with practice, different species can be identified. Unfotunately, bat detectors aren’t especially cheap, starting at around £50, so before you invest, it may be worth going to a few bat watching events with more experienced people to see what they are using and try them out. Contact your Local Bat Group (www.londonbats.org.uk or www.surreybats.org.uk) for details of events and for any bat detector training sessions they may be arranging. And that’s about it - more detailed information about all things batty can be found at www.bats.org.uk, a site run by bats, for bats. Not really, it’s the Bat Conservation Trust, a great site which singularly fails to mention how spectacularly ugly some species of bat are, but there you go, face only a mother could love etc, at least we managed to find a pretty one for the photo. Remember, a bat is for life, not just for Halloween - please, don’t have nightmares and - happy batting!

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Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May joins in on the nature tip. . .

osh it only seems to be two weeks since I penned (or keyed) the last entry in my diary of desperation – and on checking my diary, it is only two weeks. Hence the desperation. In the mistaken idea that inspiration could be acquired by a quick trip to the nearest drinking establishment I dragged Edith down to the Croham Arms for a pint or two of Pride and a counselling session with the lovely bar staff. Epic fail. I still have no inspiration but I have acquired some terrible innuendo jokes and a set of badly behaved fingers which keep putting the letters in the wrong order. I’ve been trying to get out of Croydon a bit recently, for reasons best known to people who stay in Croydon too long. Those of you that paid attention in your history lessons at school will know that I hail from Maryport, a drab town too far north for anybody in Croydon to worry or care about. I make it a priority not to dwell for long on the frankly disappointingly boring first sixteen years of my life there, but I experienced an alarming sense of déjà vu on a recent outing to the Norfolk town of Great Lardmouth, sorry, Yarmouth. Educationally, the locals weren’t quite ‘Maryport Standard’ – Visitor: “Could you direct me to the nearest chip shop please?” Local: “Eeey, you want the Quay (pronounced quay) lass.” However, what they made up for in grammar, Yarmouthians sadly lost in

presentation. Having easily sifted the holidaymakers from the local populace, it is obvious that the men are suffering from a long-standing inbreeding habit giving them a curious cross-eyed, Shreklike appearance and the women have spent far too long at the Quay (or in this case the market) checking the quality of the (admittedly rather good) local chips, as it is hard to find one under 18 stone. It is difficult to avoid being mown down by the plethora of mobility scooters ridden by those too hefty to use their legs and there was a nasty incident in Tesco when “Elvis 1” tried to sideswipe me in the pastry isle in a battle over the last packet of Atora. My next foray out was an attempt by me and Edith to cheer up poor Bert who was worn to a frazzle campaigning against the closure of the Pop-In “up the Parade”. We hid his placard behind the tanning shop and frogmarched him up to London for a day in the smoke. We started off with a picnic in Hyde Park which quickly degenerated into a speed-hobble to the nearest tree to shelter from the torrential rain. We were immediately joined by Tufty, the sweetest baby squirrel in the world. Edith and I unfortunately had no nuts but the poor thing started sniffing around Bert’s sausage and climbed up Bert’s trouser leg in an attempt to reach the object of its desires. Fortunately the sun came out and we beat a hasty retreat to the Tyburn at Marble Arch.

squirrel!

You may remember from last month, my unfortunately habit of unwittingly frequenting the men’s toilets. Since then I’ve been running a mini-poll of such establishments and can now announce that the Tyburn has the Best Men’s Toilets in the World. Not only are they clean and inviting (and the soap dispensers work) but they have a marvellous fountain as a centrepiece (on checking the quality of the ladies, the best they could do was a mermaidy sink). Unfortunately it became necessary to leave the pleasures of the Tyburn after the staff objected to Edith munching on her egg and pilchard sandwiches at the bar, so we sojourned to the Intrepid Fox for some proper music and shit beer. At the other end of the scale, I have awarded the Fox the accolade for the worst toilets in London. Even the grafitti’s crap. There was an entertaining moment when Bert insisted on reporting to the manager that someone had stolen his tub of mini sausages, but they were quickly reunited with their rightful owner and a riot was averted. Anyway my pets. The barley wine’s kicking in now and I must get my beauty sleep. Adios and I’ll catch you at the bar…. Auntie May returns next month.

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

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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: Every Day: • Exhibition: Dragon Tales See article, this issue. Every Day - not Sundays or Bank Holidays. Mon - Sat 11am - 5pm The Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon www.museumofcroydon.com

................................. Every Day: • Market: Surrey Street (Not Sunday) London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it, people. Open Mon-Sat from ridiculously early... Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Museum: Museum Of Croydon (Not Sunday) Permanent Galleries: Croydon History - Follow the story of Croydon from 1800 to now. The Riesco Collection of Chinese Ceramics is on permanent display in the Riesco Gallery at Croydon Clocktower. The Croydon Art Collection contains over 2000 paintings, prints and drawings. Depictions of local scenes and landmarks are stored alongside works by Henry Moore, Bridget Riley and Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. Current Exhibitions: Treasures from Trash until 30 October 2010. 'Treasures from Trash' is an interactive family-friendly exhibition that explores creative recycling from around the globe. Every object on display used to be something else. Make do and Mend until 15 September 2010. This exhibition brings to life some of the memories of Croydon residents about 'Make do and Mend’. Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET. Tel: 020 8253 1022 E-mail: museum@croydon.gov.uk Web: www.museumofcroydon.gov.uk or www.croydon.gov.uk/museums

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

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

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

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

2nd Monday: • Group: Croydon Writers Writing group. 7.45pm. New Members welcome. 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 20

1st Wednesday: • Kids: Iggy and Loong’s Under 5s - NEW! 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

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

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

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

3rd Thursday: • Live Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15-11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286.

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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: • Gay: Quiz The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL, 020 8683, 3104 www.birdinhand.co.uk.

4th Tuesday: • Live Music: Open Mic Simon Hughes's blues and acoustic Open Mike nights. We let you entertain us! From 8.30pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk

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

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

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

................................. Every Monday: • Quiz: Green Dragon Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz. 8pm every Monday. Jackpot round! Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon • Club: Blue Monday Buy one hour of Pool and receive one hour free of charge. Don’t worry if you are on a one-hour lunch break - we will give you a voucher to use another day. If you are not a member you can join at reception free of charge if you bring some ID along. More about free membership. Half price on all drinks

Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm Fridays 5pm to 9pm. Open Midday until 11pm. Admission is free of charge Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Games: Poker Night - NEW! Poker at the Jolly Farmers. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: Half Price Mondays 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. Free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Every Tuesday: • Music: Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday Night at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. All welcome. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 9-10pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Quiz: The Good Companions Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz travels to Hamsey Green every Tuesday from 8pm. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, Croydon. • Quiz: The Pembroke 8pm. 50p per person per round. Plus 2 for 1 on pizzas.The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA. 020 8763 0800 • Quiz: The Builders Arms Fun general knowledge quiz. The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP, 020 8654 1803 • Club: Cheap Sheep Tuesdays DJ Magoo plays the most ripe Electro, DnB, Dubstep, Indie and Ska while you enjoy £1.50 PINTS, £1.25 SPIRIT MIXERS, £1 SHOTS + £2.50 VODKA RED BULL ALL NIGHT. Doors 7pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 9pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. ww.blacksheepbar.com 21

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

Every Wednesday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Permanent Galleries: Local History The development of our area from earliest times. It contains sections on Geology and fossils, Stone Ages, Bronze and Iron Ages, the Romans in East Surrey, an Anglo-Saxon corner, medieval times and modern history. Also stages various transient exhibitions. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Pool: The Oval Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: Mike K’s General Knowledge Quiz From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz, non-members welcome! Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road, Caterham CR36QB

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: • 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 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 - NEW! Free lunchtime classical music performances at the Clocktower Croydon. All performances start at 1.30pm. Bring your own picnic, wear a tux if you like, or just come as you are and enjoy your lunch in the incredible unique setting of the Braithwaite Hall at The Clocktower, a grade 2 listed building, island of heritage in Croydon’s town centre. George Mayne will present a specially curated free programme of some his favourite classical pieces every Wednesday lunchtime throughout August. The Clocktower Cafe is launching a special offer to celebrate these lunchtime recitals with 20% off all hot meals and a special High Tea consisting of mini sandwiches, tea, scome and clotted cream for £3.95 after the concert. Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

• Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Wednesday afternoon Greyhound Racing. Doors 1pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co. uk • Craft: Workshop Wednesdays NEW! Every Wednesday from 11am, join in some creative, contemporary craft workshops at Greenwich market. Jewellery making with Beadior Printing with BubbleLucy Sewing with Miss Libby Rose plus more to come. Running until Xmas. Greenwich Market London SE10 9HZ • Music: Liquid Drum ‘n’ Bass NEW! 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

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: • 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, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Check monthly regular events for who’s playing when. 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Dance: Clog Dancing Free taster sessions for newcomers to try out some lively N.W. English clog team dances - wear trainers or similar footwear. Musicians with portable acoustic instruments always welcome too. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as some Thursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm. FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056 (eves.) for details United Reformed Church Hall, corner Enmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood • Dance: Morris Dancing North Wood Morris Men are teaching Men's Morris to complete beginners on Thursday evenings at the Scout Hut in Purley Park Road at 8.15 pm and newcomers are welcome (first call 020 8668 1830) see www.northwoodmorris.org.uk

• Dance: The South East London Lindy Hop Club Come and learn to dance Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) like they did in the 1940's. No partner required and Caron and Steve specialise in helping those with two left feet get together with those with two right. Doors open 7.30pm Beginners Class 7.45pm Intermediate Class 8.30pm Freestyle (practice) 9.15pm The Royston Club, 85 Royston Road Penge, London, SE20 7QW www.52ndstreetjump.co.uk • Club: HUSH HUSH Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick Admission: 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required. “Keep Thursdays Hush Hush” Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Gay: Quiz New 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 www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co. uk • Music: Uplifting House DJs NEW! Every Thursday evening. 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)

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

• Market: Garden Market The Alma Garden Market hopes to create a vibrant bustling market place in the large private courtyard of The Alma pub in Crystal Palace. It runs every Saturday with over 20 stalls selling plants & flowers, beauty products & treatments, exotic oils, olive oils, capers, strawberries, chocolates, jewellery, hand made cards, rugs, leatherwear, knitwear, deli produce & a wide range of arts & crafts from local artists, plus hot food and collectables - and the Jerk Chicken man will be there! 10am - 4pm The Alma, 95 Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 www.thealmapub.com • Music: Live Rock Bands Every Saturday Night Portmanor, Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4UF, 020 8655 1308 • Club: Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beatseeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the dancefloor. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM Des Paul and Chris Brooks playing out the best in commercial party and dance anthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and 80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House. Admission free before 10pm, £7 after. Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dress code: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear. Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk • Music: New Orleans Jazz Quality live jazz every Saturday Night. From 8.30pm. £6 entry includes free raffle. Blackheath Hockey Club, Rubens Street, Sydenham, SE6 4DH (behind Old Rutland Pub) • Music: Various Live music most Saturday nights. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon. 020 8657 6655

• Gay: Party Night Every Saturday nigt is party night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 86833104 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 • 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 - NEW! 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

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

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What’s On - Weekly Events / Daily Guide: • Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: The View Every Sunday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Quiz: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8pm. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: The Spread Eagle - NEW! Fun quiz with round prizes as well as main prize. £1 per person. From 7pm. The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX, 020 8781 1134 • Karaoke: The White Horse Every Sunday Night from 7pm. The White Horse, 1 Selhurst Road, Selhurst, South Norwood, 020 8240 0948 • Music: Open Mic Musicians (all instruments) welcome. With one of our 4 fantastic hosts: Dave Mac, Rob Cushman, Neil Mac and Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Poker: The Alma Tavern From 6pm. The Alma Tavern, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, East Croydon • Club: Precious Sundays Bar se7en presents PRECIOUS SUNDAYS each and every Sunday night... Dj's on the night playing the best in UK GARAGE, FUNKY HOUSE, R&B, HIP HOP, BASHMENT and CLUB CLASSICS: CLK (MTV BASELOUNGE), DEEZEL DEEJAY, KIPPA D PLUS SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS... 2-4-£5 DRINKS ALL NITE FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Please note smart trainers are welcome (no air bubbles) - No I.D No ENTRY Bar Se7en, The Arcade, High Street, Croydon

• Music: Acoustic Sundays NEW! From classical to folk, poetry to unplugged punk rock, Scream Lounge's acoustic nights guarantee you a night to remember. Most evenings are free entry, don't run late, so you won't ruin your week with a Monday hangover! 7pm start. See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Music: Sunday Jazz Lunch From midday until 4pm every Sunday, why not come down for a delicious roast dinner straight from the club’s acclaimed kitchens (not compulsory for entry but highly recommended!) and enjoy a couple of sets of laid back music from some of London’s best musicians and singers. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT Box Office: 020 7439 0747 www.ronniescotts.co.uk • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 2pm till 4pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Gay: Open The Box Every Sunday at 7pm. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Sport: Brighton Dogs - NEW! Every Friday lunchtime - Greyhound Racing. Doors 11am. More info from brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium. co.uk

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• Event: 17th Croydon & Sutton Beer & Cider Festival Around 60 real cask ales will be on tap at the festival, all of which have come from within 100 miles of Wallington Hall. Drinks may be purchased in third, half or full pints. Other Drinks: Ciders & Perries: Festival goers can look forward to over 15 UK produced ciders and perries at the Cider Bar. Foreign Bottled Beers: An exciting range of bottled beers predominantly from Europe wil be available from the Foreign Beer Bar. Food: Food is once again provided by Peppers, wirth a range of snacks, hot & cold. Event time: 12:00-22:30. Sessions: 12:00 - 16:00 - FREE entry 16:00 - 22:30 - £2 (Members £1) Walligton Hall, Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9AQ. www.croydoncamra.org.uk • Event: Sewlutions Sewing Workshop Develop your sewing skills in this session by learning techniques such as turning a dress into a top or adding length to clothes. Please bring an item to work on. Suitable for adults and young people over 14 years old. 6.30pm - 8.30pm £5 (concessions: £3). Tickets from Ticket Office Clocktower Activities Room, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon • Music: Act tbc Live music at the Oval Tavern. Thursdays from 8pm and Sundays from 5pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Silas, Glass Artery & Bloodloss (Thrash/Stoner/Classic metal), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Fri 15 • Event: 17th Croydon & Sutton Beer & Cider Festival See Weds 14th Oct. Event time: 12:00-22:30. Sessions: 12:00 - 16:00 - FREE entry 16:00 - 22:30 - £3 (Members £2) Walligton Hall, Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9AQ. www.croydoncamra.org.uk • Music: INSIDE EDGE awesome night guaranteed 9.30 p.m. www.inside-edge.info The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: TV Smith (The Adverts) & Leigh Heggarty With Dave Sharp (The Alarm) (UPSTAIRS Doors 7.30pm, Entry £6 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Zodiac n Black, Gabi & The Whoremoans, Sweet Ether (Hard Rock), DOWNSTAIRS Doors 8pm, FREE Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae. FREE! Downstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DUB STEP! BUSINESS from the L.A Boxers. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com

Sat 16 • Event: 17th Croydon & Sutton Beer & Cider Festival See Weds 14th Oct. Event time: 11:00 - 18:00 - FREE entry all day! Walligton Hall, Stafford Road, Wallington, SM6 9AQ. www.croydoncamra.org.uk

• Sport: Croydon FC v Ash United KO 3PM, Adults £6 Concessions £3. Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL. Trams to Arena Tram Stop take you there. (312, 197 or 130 buses as well) • Sport: Crystal Palace FC v Millwall Championship footie. KO 3pm. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Event: Croydon Town Hall in 1940 Depart from Museum of Croydon, level 1, Clocktower. Tours last 45 minutes. Join our character-led tour, exploring Croydon Town Hall's role in the events of 1940. Suitable for adults and families with children aged 5 and over. 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm & 3pm Free. Pre-booking required. Ticket Office: 020 8253 1030 Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon. • Music: The Lost Audio, Tidor, Junk Time Party (Rock/Funk/Alt), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £3. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: John Peel Night Join us for an eclectic night of alternative music to commemorate the final radio broadcast and subsequent passing of Mr John Peel, 30 August 1939 – 25 October 2004. OPEN DECKS from 6pm - bring your own tunes and jump in the queue! Plus live acts:Wonky Donkeys - slippery techno Loophole - brit punk Worthless - hip hop And DJs:Rory Moronik, Klubfoot, Disco Dave www.myspace.com/rorymoronik www.myspace.com/loopholelondon www.myspace.com/mickyworthless 6pm - 1am. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing psychedelia, soul, and funk. FREE! Downstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub 26

• Club: Kinkyfunk meets Stop! I’m Twisted After a summer tour that has seen Kinkyfunk smash the biggest venues around including Pacha and Ministry of Sound, they’re back, bigger & better, bringing with them the electrifying duo the Twisted Twins with their hit party “Stop! I’m Twisted!” This collaboration is guaranteed to have Loop Lounge sold out well in advance, so getting hold of tickets early is advised. DJ Line Up: Twisted Twins, Kure, N-Manuel, Mas & Praiz, Sho Roc, LostbozLostboiz, Guy V Get a champagne party pack for £5 on the night, which includes • Glass of champagne in your very own Kinkyfunk Champagne flute, • Pair of shutter shades. • Glow band, • Special treat. Admission 9pm until 4am Admission: £6 advance. More on the door. Tickets / Guest List: info@kinkyfunk.co.uk / info@twistedtwins.co.uk FB Group: kinkyfunk / twisted twins www.kinkyfunk.co.uk Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. • Music: Groove On Funk, Soul and Rare Groove for you. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com • Gay: Club Bird Monthly club night. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Music: DOODLEBUG now an established favourite at the Farmers. 9.30 p.m. www.doodlebugmusic.co.uk The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Massive Arms presents: PUNKFUNKSPUNK - with ChopChop Bear Touch/Max Raptor/Saltstone 8pm-3am. £3 for this abundance of delight and that includes PINKEYE on the decks, who will be playing back to back mixtapes of PUNK/THRASH/HIP HOP and nursery rhymes. The Macbeth, 70 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, London

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• Music: Act tbc Live music at the Oval Tavern. Thursdays from 8pm and Sundays from 5pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: OPEN MIC / JAM NIGHT Neil Mac Hosts 8.45 p.m. Musicians ( all instruments ) welcome, or just come along and listen to live music The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Nigel Price Organ Trio Live lunchtime jazz. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3.30pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Dance: Belly Dance Classes 5:30-6:30. Upstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Club Dragon Vert 8pm (djs playing rock n’roll, jump blues, swing, jazz, gypsy – kitsch but sassy!). Downstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Tom Waits Special! Acoustic Sunday Presents a Tom Waits Special! Soapy Jefferson, Mark Woods, Pat Walker, Dan Mulcahy, Ten Foot Jon, Rob Warman and more playing the songs and music of Tom Waits IN THE LOUNGE BAR Startss 7pm, FREE Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Gay: Karaoke Hosted by Moonlight Karaoke The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com

• Sport: Plumpton Races Afternoon jumps horse racing. More details www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk Direct train from East Croydon • Music: Community Choir 6-8pm - upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Acoustic Night New monthly acoustic night. Acts tbc. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Tue 19 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat afternoon horse-racing (all weather) More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Direct train from East Croydon. • Music: CELLAR DOOR Rob and Aimee do beautiful acoustic. 9pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: All Ages Metal Night withIn Ruins, Woe To The Conquered & Consult The Oracle. (Metal), UPSTAIRS No Alcohol permitted in the live room Under 14s Must be accompanied by a paying adult Doors 7pm, Entry £4 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression featuring live music from Superman Revenge Squad, Sound of the Ladies and Jennie Saunders, 8pm - upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Wed 20 • Music: ROB CUSHMAN and FRIENDS 9.00 p.m. Superb Acoustic singer / guitarist The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk 27

• Dance: Swing Dance Classes upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 21 • Sport: Brighton Races Flat turf horse-racing. Join us for the last raceday of the season and take advantage of the special BRING A MATE FOR A FIVER offer that we are running. Buy a Grandstand & Paddock ticket and bring a mate along to the Races for only £5! Grandstand & Paddock Ticket- £14. For more details visit www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call the race team on 01273 603580. Free bus from Brighton station to the course. • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Act tbc Live music at the Oval Tavern. Thursdays from 8pm and Sundays from 5pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • CHARITY: Army Night soldiers welcome home party & cancer charity event. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com

Fri 22 • Sport: Korean Grand Prix From Yeongam. Practice 1 0200-0330; Practice 2 0600-0730 BBC TV. • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: B # ‘s 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae. 8pm. FREE! Downstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Dub Step! Business from the L.A Boxers. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com

Sat 23 • Sport: Korean Grand Prix From Yeongam. Practice 3 0300-0400; Qualifying 0600 BBC TV. • Sport: Rugby League New Zealand v England, 8:00am • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Shush (End of tour party) with Kitty Lipps, Superking & more tbc End Of Tour Party! (Rock), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £4 adv, £5 on the door Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Old Skool Garage Loop Lounge once again brings you an old skool garage special with two of the industries biggest names – Pied Piper and MC Sparks . Pied Piper spins the very best in old skool garage classics with the event hosted by the legend, MC Sparks. DJs: Pied Piper, DJ Kure, Stan Da Man, DJ Kippa D, Host: Sparks, Nabz Admission 9pm until 4am Guest list £5. On the door £6 Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted.

• Music: RETRO BAND 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: cassettes Live music from local lo-fi heroes: cassettes, 8pm.. 8pm. FREE! Upstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Freeqboi Lplaying his eclectic mix of metal, rock and cheese. 8pm. Downstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Magoo Croydon's DJ Magoo takes total control. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com • Gay: DJ Oz The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com

• Dance: Belly Dance Classes 5:30-6:30. Upstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Club Dragon Vert 8pm (djs playing rock n’roll, jump blues, swing, jazz, gypsy – kitsch but sassy!). Downstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Acoustically Speaking (Open mic/Spoken Word/Music & Poetry Night), Upstairs. Starts 7pm, £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Gay: Karaoke Hosted by Moonlight Karaoke The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com

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Sun 24 • Sport: Korean Grand Prix From Yeongam. Race 0700 BBC TV. • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Act tbc Live music at the Oval Tavern. Thursdays from 8pm and Sundays from 5pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023. www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: OPEN MIC / JAM NIGHT Steve Bright Hosts 8.45 p.m. Musicians ( all instruments ) welcome, or just come along and listen to live music. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Adrian Reid Quartet featuring Tony Kofi Live lunchtime jazz. Upstairs - FREE - 1-3.30pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk 28

• Music: Community Choir 6-8pm - upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: The Buttons DJ's HALF PRICE MONDAYS! Over the next month or two we’re trying out new DJ’s this week we have: The Buttons DJ's. On Monday the 25th of October, the Black Sheep bar will play host to an eclectic night of sonic whimsy as Buttons DJ's come on down and spin a bit of everything from 60's dub and r'n'b styles to 70's punk and glam through to 80's new romanticism and synth. 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

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Tue 26 • Kids: Dragon storytelling Enjoy these fun and engaging stories about dragons from all around the world. 10.30am, 11.20am, 12pm (30 mins duration). FREE! Just drop in. Clocktower Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: ALICE COOPER TRIBUTE BAND £5 Entry 9.00 p.m. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression featuring live music from Marcus Reeves and Will Stevens, plus some open mic, 8pm. Upstairs. FREE The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: DJ Magoo 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 www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Wed 27 • Kids: Lao Lao of Dragon Mountain You and your little ones will be enthralled by this fascinating story. Afterwards take part in a fun paper cutting activity with professional author and storyteller Margaret Bateson-Hill. . Aimed at the Under 5s. 10.30am & 11.45am (45 mins). FREE! Just drop in. Clocktower Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk

• Kids: Dragons alive! Make a dragon toy inspired by the dragons from the Riesco Collection. 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. FREE! Just drop in. Clocktower Activities Room, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: MONKEY TRAP 9.00 p.m. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Dance: Swing Dance Classes From 7pm. Upstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 28 • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Zombie Apocalypse! Zombies of Croydon unite! Zombie Halloween Fancy Dress party with music from DJ Tony X. Doors 8pm, £2 before 10pm, £4 after. Cheapsheep drinks deals 8-10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, Croydon, • Event: Framing experiences craft workshop Make a beautiful photo frame out of recycled materials. Suitable for children under 5 as well as older children and their parents/carers. 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm Free, drop-in Clocktower Activities Room, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine St, Croydon. • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat afternoon horse-racing (all weather). - Breeders' Day featuring The E.B.F Normandie Stud Fleur de Lys Stakes & The E.B.F Andbell Stud River Eden Stakes (Flat/AWT) More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Direct train from East Croydon. 29

• Music: Act tbc Live music at the Oval Tavern. Thursdays from 8pm and Sundays from 5pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk

Fri 29 • Music: STOLEN ID 9.30 p.m. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Size Nine plus Banned Sauce Late Night Halloween Spooktacular with Size Nine plus Banned Sauce (Funk/Ska/Soul/Retro), DOWNSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Bar til 2.30am Entry £4 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae. 8pm. FREE! Downstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Iron Man Croydon's DJ Iron Man takes total control. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com

Sat 30 • Sport: Crystal Palace FC v Swansea City Championship footie. KO 3pm. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Event: The Ship’s Anuual Fancy Dress Halloween Party Calling all witches, ghosts, ghoulies, spectres, zombies, bats, cats and other spooky creatures. You're invited to the Ship's annual Halloween Fancy Dress Party. Swedish Dave and Zoe Urchin hit the decks and the bar's open until 2am as usual. THIS EVENT IS TICKET ONLY £2 IN ADVANCE FROM THE BAR. 8pm-2am. The Ship, High Street, Croydon • Music: ‘Dr Strange’s House of Horrors’ Hallowe’en celebrations with live music from Leevil, Oaf, Dirty Pavour and Miss Nicaragua. 8pm. Upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: DJ Freeqboi playing his eclectic mix of metal, rock and cheese. 8pm. Downstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Gay: Hallowe’en Masked Ball with DJ Rita. Free shot to all who wear a mask. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: Dirty Disclosure Fancy Dress Halloween Party Dirty Disclosure returns to create mayhem in Croydon once again with its huge halloween fancy dress party. Get prepared to be scared as we entertain like you have never been entertained before with one “hell” of a fright night special. (Fancy dress doesn’t need to necessarily be Halloween) DJs: Hijack, Local Heroes, James Murray, George Turner, Lewis James, Lee Game, Matt Dominguez, Scott Rubix Kemp Admission 9pm until 6am Advance Tickets to be confirmed Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. • Event: HALOWEEN PARTY with MADDY BLACK 9.30 p.m. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

• Event: HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT PARTY! with Stevie Wonder Party vibes (Free halloween punch) Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com

Sun 31 • Event: British Summertime Ends BOO! Clocks go back at 2am this morning. • Event: Halloween Ooh, scary. • Sport: Rugby League Australia v England, 9:00am • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Sport / Event: Halloween Family Day at Lingfield Races Afternoon flat all-weather horse-racing. Not ghostly horses, disappointingly, but spooky ghost hunts, pumpkin design competition, face painting for the kids, laser hunt for the teens, behind the scenes tours for families, and the chance to lose money on horses for the adults. Gates Open: 11.10 First Race: 13.10, Last Race: 16.00 £15 adults on the gate (cheaper in advance on t’internet) Racegoers aged under 18 years get in FREE! Direct trains from East Croydon. Info: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: Act tbc Live music at the Oval Tavern. Thursdays from 8pm and Sundays from 5pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: OPEN MIC / JAM NIGHT Rob Cushman Hosts 8.45 p.m. Musicians ( all instruments ) welcome, or just come along and listen to live music. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: AVIVA Exciting 9 piece Latin band - be early Live lunchtime jazz. Upstairs - FREE - 12-3.30pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk 30

• Music: B-Movie Vampires, Skat Injector, Toxic Slut Halloween Trash Rock Special with B-Movie Vampires, Skat Injector, Toxic Slut (Trash/Glam/Punk/Sleaze/Noize), UPSTAIRS Doors 7pm, FREE Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Hallowe’en Trick or Treat treasure hunt 7pm. Upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Club Dragon Vert 8pm (djs playing rock n’roll, jump blues, swing, jazz, gypsy – kitsch but sassy!) Downstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: The TEASE ROOMS presents: Halloween special 'Cupid's Cabaret' and Fancy Dress Competition! ** SPECIAL REDUCED RATE ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW 2-for-£13 ** Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.30pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Mon 01 November • Event: Mexican Day Of The Dead See article, this issue. • Sport: Plumpton Races Afternoon jumps horse racing. More details www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk Direct train from East Croydon • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: DJ Analog HALF PRICE MONDAYS! Over the next month or two we’re trying out new DJ’s this week we have: DJ Analog - Playing a mixture of Indie, Rock, Punk, Alternative, Electro, Techno, Dubstep and Drum and Bass. Everything you

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What’s On - Daily Guide: need to get you started for the week ahead!! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Tue 02 • Event: Mexican Day Of The Dead See article, this issue. • Event: Antiques Fair At Epsom racecourse. See www.epsomdowns.co.uk/whats-on. • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Wed 03 • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Thu 04 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat afternoon horse-racing (all weather). More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Direct train from East Croydon. • Music: Weapon plus Neuronspoiler & more tbc Reformed NWOBHM stars Weapon play a one-off show ahead of their Italian tour. (Classic Metal/NWOBHM), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Autumn Ale Festival 21st October – 4th November. 30 ales over 2 weeks. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Fri 05 • Bonfire Night Fizz, pop, bang, oooh, aaah. • Sport: Brazilian Grand Prix From Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Practice 1 1200-1330; Practice 2 1600-1730 BBC TV. • Music: Clone plus guests tbc Rock Covers Party Night with Clone plus guests tbc (The human jukebox band returns), UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DUB STEP! BUSINESS from the L.A Boxers Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com • Fireworks: Clapham Common The Clapham fireworks display is set to be one of the biggest and brightest around. Crowds of 40,000 are expected so get there early to ensure a good view! Timing: TBC. Price: Free! • Fireworks: Crystal Palace Park Crystal Palace has been the site of fireworks for over 150 years and indeed could even be classed as the birthplace of the firework “show”. Like last year, they have a show for both adults and children. Timing: 6pm - Gates open 7pm - Children’s Fireworks Display 8pm - Main Fireworks Display Price: Adults £5 (14+ & Unaccompanied Children), Children £3 (5 to 13) Under 5s FREE! • Fireworks: Fulham Hammersmith and Fulham's premier fireworks display - a Bonfire night occasion for all Londoners. Venue: Bishop's Park, Fulham Timing: Gates: 6pm Children's fireworks: 7.30pm Main fireworks: 8pm Price: Entry £6 (£4 in advance) Under 5s free • Fireworks: Kingston Venue: Kingsmeadow Stadium, Kingston Rd Timing: Gates: 6.30pm. Fireworks: 8pm Price: Adults £6, £4 in advance. 31

Children (5-11) £4 • Fireworks: Wimbledon Park A huge fireworks extravaganza, commemorating Guy Fawkes in traditional style. The children's show starts at 6.45pm and the main show begins at 8.30pm, with bonfires being lit 15 minutes before each show. Timing: 6.30pm - Childrens' bonfire lit 6.45pm - Childrens' fireworks display start 8.15pm - Main bonfire lit 8.30pm - Main fireworks display starts Price: £7 - Adults, £4 - Children Free - Under 4s • Fireworks: Lewes Processions & Fireworks - first procession of the night is due to start at 6.10pm The Society will form up in Westgate Street (White Lion Lane), Lewes. The fifth procession to the firesite will start at the YMCA at approximately 9.15pm Once the members have reached the firesite the bonfire will be ignited Grand firework finale will then proceed. Info: lewesboroughbonfiresociety.co.uk • Fireworks: Lingfield Annual firework spectacular Venue: Lingfield Racecourse. Gates open: 6pm; display starts 7.30pm. Tickets: ADULT TICKET (Includes a £2.50 food and drink Voucher) - £7.00 Children aged 5-16 years - £5.00 (Under 5's get in FREE) Info: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: Cricket Tour match - Western Australia v England. 2.30am. Bloody Sky probably. Thank God for TMS...

Sat 06 • Sport: Rugby League England v Papua New Guinea, 5:00am • Sport: Brazilian Grand Prix From Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Practice 3 1300-1400; Qualifying 1600 BBC TV. • Sport: Rugby Union England v New Zealand, 14:30 Ireland v South Africa, 17:30 Wales v Australia, 14:30 • Music: Kunt & The Gang Basildon's one-man filth machine returns to the Cronx. Plus support from Elliot Mason

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What’s On - Daily Guide: UPSTAIRS. Doors 8.30pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • CHARITY: Bleed To This present... Charity Night in aid of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation. Expect a night of karaoke-style covers with loads of special guests from local bands! (Rock/Metal), DOWNSTAIRS Doors 8.30pm, Entry £3 Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Fireworks: Beckenham The Beckenham Round Table annual charity fireworks display, at Croydon Road Recreation Ground. Venue: Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Beckenham Timing: Gates open - 6pm Display - 7:30pm Price: Under 5s - Free Children (Under 16's) and concessions £3, Adults - £5 • Fireworks: Blackheath Common The Blackheath display is one of the most anticipated London fireworks displays each year, bringing colour and light to the skies of Lewisham and Greenwich with a truly dazzling display. Timing: Fireworks: 8pm Price: FREE! • Fireworks: Bromley A fireworks display at Norman Park in Bromley, Kent. There will be a children's funfair and refreshments. Venue: Norman Park, Bromley Timing: 5pm - Gates open 8pm - Fireworks Price: Adults £5, Children £3 • Fireworks: Carshalton For one of the largest charity firework displays in the South East of England come to our Carshalton Fireworks for our 53rd annual bonfire night display. Venue: Carshalton Park Timing: Gates open 6pm Fireworks start 7pm Price: Adults £4, Children under 5 FREE www.carshaltonfireworks.org.uk • Fireworks: Epsom All proceeds towards local charities. Large funfair & bonfire!

Venue: Hook Road Arena, Hook Road, Epsom KT19 9XG Timing: Gates open 5.30pm Fireworks begin 7.30pm Cost: Adults £7, Children £5 Children under 5 go free www.epsomfireworks.com • Fireworks: Brighton Family Firework Spectacular organised in conjunction with the Argus Appeal. 'Massive display choreographed and fired by Brighton Fireworks to a medley of music for all ages - 25 minutes. Venue: Nevill Sports ground in Hove, BN3 7QD, opposite the Greyhound Stadium. Pedestrian entrances are off Nevill Avenue and Nevill Road (via Eridge Road). Gates open: 5pm; display starts 6.30pm. Tickets: £6 adults; £4 children aged 3-15 Website: www.familyfireworks.co.uk/; www.brightonfireworks.com • Club: Passion presents Lauren Rose Passion are back at Loop Lounge after their last sell-out in July, and are ready to do it all over again with Hed Kandi vocalist Lauren Rose. After regularly selling out Loop for almost 2 years; Passion’s name is well renowned within the clubbing world and they have again pulled out all the stops to ensure this is a night that you will never forget. Lauren has worked closely with Hed Kandi for whom she has recorded tracks with No Halo (”Put Your Hands On & What Is This Feeling”). Lauren has just recorded a new track with Guru Josh (producer of Infinity) called Frozen Teardrops and this is set to be a clubland hit. She has performed in some of the biggest clubs and venues worldwide and is now firmly established on the scene as one of the most successful emerging singers and live performers of our current time. LIVE PA: Lauren Rose DJs: Neil Page (Birthday Set), Lee Game, Soul Cycle, Dan Norton, MikeyO b2b Dave Lane, George Smeddles b2b Josh Watts Admission: 9pm until 4am Advance Tickets £5 available by contacting Matt on 07955 027 412 Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or 32

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Sun 07 • Sport: Brazilian Grand Prix From Interlagos, Sao Paulo. Race 1600 BBC TV. • Music: Laveer, Sam Kronis plus more tbc Acoustic Sunday with Laveer, Sam Kronis plus more tbc. Open mic available, LIVE IN THE LOUNGE BAR Starts pm, FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624 / 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Fireworks: Richmond A spectacular Sunday display, plus a hog roast, child-friendly rides and a covered stand in case of bad weather. Venue: Richmond Athletics Ground, Old Deer Park, Richmond Timing: Gates open 5pm Fireworks begin 7pm Cost: Adults £10, Children £5

Mon 08 See every Monday

Tue 09 • Sport: Crystal Palace FC v Watford Championship footie. KO 8pm. More info: www.cpfc.co.uk • Sport: Lingfield Races National Hunt afternoon jumps horseracing (turf). More info from www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Direct train from East Croydon.

Wed 10 • Sport: Cricket Tour match - Southern Australia v England. 11.30pm. Bloody Sky probably. Thank God for TMS... -------------------------------------------GOT SOMETHING GOING ON? WE’RE NOT PSYCHIC - YOU HAVE TO LET US KNOW TO GET LISTED - FOR FREE! E: hello@deep-london.co.uk

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featured pubs directory august • The Spread Eagle: Large, comfortable interior. Homemade food served 11.00 - 300, 5.00 - 9.00. Every other Tuesday Jazz 12.30 - 2.00 free! Multi screen sports all shown, ask for details. October 30th live music ‘Piston Broke’, 60s, 70s, 80s covers. Popular quiz every Sunday. Christmas bookings being taken, hurry! almost full The Spread Eagle, Katharine Street, Croydon. • Green Dragon: We're a safe, family-friendly pub. 5 big screens for sport; and air con. Regular live music upstairs, DJs downstairs, Monday pub quiz, book-swap, 2 pool tables, friendly staff, great food at great value. Real ales inc guest ales. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA. • Glamorgan: All fresh food restaurant and pub. Discover the authentic taste of South Africa. We are now serving crocodile, ostrich, babotie (summery, savoury mince dish). SA biltong and chilli biltong bar snacks. South African wine, Savanna cider & more. Monthly South African BBQs (Braai). Real ales including Harveys, Summer beer and guest beers. Beer Garden See advert for opening times. The Glamorgan, 81 Cherry Orchard Road, East Croydon Croydon CR0 6BE. 020 8688 6333 • Cricketers: CAMRA Croydon and Sutton Pub Of The Year. Ales include Harveys, Hophead, 4 rotating microbrewery ales. plus lager, wine spirits etc. Food served 12-7 every day. Legendary curries! Beer garden - patio and grassed, with kids play area. Wildlife garden. Car Park. BBQ. Dartboard. The Cricketer’s, 47 Shirley Rd, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7ER

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

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

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

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

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

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

featured businesses directory august • Dreamstone Pagan Craft: Dreamstone Pagan Craft can now be found Upstairs at TIME*BOMB Dreamstone specialise in Gemstones and Crystals of high quality with a large range of complimentary items such as Esoteric gifts and Spiritual Equipment. Incense, Herbs, Pendulums, Jewellery, Books, Wands & Much more. For more information call us on 07944 626696 (11am - 6pm) TIME*BOMB, 31 high street Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1QB. See our new website at: www.dreamstonecrystals.co.uk

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

• Pain Divine Tattoos: Specialities: custom work, biomechanical, demonic, oriental/japanese & realistic tattooing. Feel free to speak to us about your ideas and we'll be happy to do the design you require. We have all the health authority certificates, full sterilisation facilities, and our service is at the highest level of hygiene. The needles are clean, and yes it does hurt. Pain Divine, 99 Church Street Croydon, CR0 1RN. 020 8686 6136 www.paindivine.net • New Era Internet: Web design, development, marketing, hosting. www.newerainternet.com 0845 644 1484

• Hound Dog Commercial Art: Chalkboards for pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. Ad, logo and flyer design. Geoff Lyons, 07887 592864.

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The Deep massive’s jolly to Devon: (1) The Red Arrows over Dartmouth Harbour; (2) Weird and slightly unnerving lavender window display; (3) Steam train to Dartmouth; (4) An amusing gherkin; (10) Torquay marina; (11) Beautiful Kingswear. Plumpton Races: (8) The horse I did not back rises at the last; (9) The horse I did back. Back in Croydon: (5) Amazing Halloween ghostly bottle of wine (or, defrosting after being left in the freezer); (6) Who’s this ‘Chris’ boffin then?; (7) ‘Pom-Pom’ the Pomeranian, raising the ‘aaah’ factor in The Brief one tiny paw at a time. 2

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