Deep-London Magazine Feb 2012 by angela ferrara

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deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • www.facebook.com/deeplondon • twitter @deep_london Hello there.. ...and welcome to issue 96. Hey, how are you doing? Haven’t seen you since last year. You’re looking well. Hope you got everything you wanted for Christmas and you’ve kept whatever resolutions you made. We’re fine, thanks for asking, it’s good to be back, Happy New Year and all that, although we’re not sure when the cut-off date for saying that is..? Presumably it’s the first time you see someone in the new year, in which case - Happy New Year! This month we’re generally ignoring the ‘big’ event Valentine’s Day - because we know how annoying it is if you’re unattached, while those who are attached are invariably doing ‘other things’ and being unbearably smug about it. So yes, we’re not doing the love thing per se, but what we have done, because we love you, our readers and you, our contributors, is hand most of the mag over to the latter. (Don’t forget, budding writers, we do welcome contributions from you lovely lot, just e-mail us if you’ve got something up your sleeve. or down your trouser leg, or wherever...) Elsewhere, it seems it’s taking a while for everyone to get going again this year (not least us), what with everyone being skint and it being bleedin’ taters! outside, but looking ahead, blimey 2012 is a busy year, and we’re quite looking forward to it. General consensus seems to be it can’t be as bad as last year, so let’s hope. We’ve got some brilliant things lined up for future months, including our nascent hatched plan for the Olympics, along the lines of Croydopoly but on a massive scale. We’re currently ironing out some logistics and working out how to translate slalom canoeing into the equation, but we’re quite excited about it, and of course we’ll keep you posted. It’s going to be a good one, we reckon! Righto, I think that’s about it from me for this month - I’m slowly getting back into the groove of writing these things, but I’m not quite there yet, and thus can’t think of anything else that I need to impart to you, and I have the theme tune to Channel 5 kid’s programme ‘Hana’s Helpline’ stuck in my head (‘If you’re a bat who needs a chat, call moo, baa, double quack double quack’), so I’ll just say: we hope you enjoy this issue, enjoy the 6 Nations if you’re so inclined, have a lovely Valentine’s Day, whatever you’re doing, have a fantastic National Chip Week and we’ll see you next month. Avanti, allons-y, cheers! With love hearts on. Angela xxx Your Bonsai Editor - Still waiting... 1

February 2012 Issue Ninety Six Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 (24 hour answerphone) e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: auntie may, petal dunwoody, thomas dennett-cook, evelina beckers, darkzac, stephanie darkes, grant @ the glamorgan, advertising sales: call angela on 07910 506197 (24 hour answerphone) or e-mail angela@deep-london.co.uk publishing & design: deep-london

Happy Birthday: Marie, Lav, Andy, Bob, Thomas, Harry, Barry, Graham, Jo, Davina, Kamilla, Dave Joe, Zoe, Wendy Patrick, Catharine, Tony R.I.P: Vaclav Havel, Bob Anderson, Ronald Searle, Eve Arnold, Bob Holness, Bob Weston, Jimmy Castor, Etta James, Angelo Dundee Happy Retirement: Denman - neigh!

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Last date for inclusion in March issue -

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FEBRUARY 2012

THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:

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Twenty Twelve

Festive Tease Rooms

Food For Thought

Auntie May

Croydon’s Finest

Kirsty MacColl

News-Hound

Around The Twitter-verse

Films - Reviews from the Outer Rim

Month in Pictures

COMPETITIONS:

Where’s Groove? - find Groove in Croydon and win something possibly halfdecent! Details - Page 2

LISTINGS:

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What’s On Guide

This Month’s Sport

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he Olympics. They’re coming, whether we like it or not, but amidst the anticipation of traffic and travel chaos, security issues and a raft of increasingly po-faced adverts telling us we can all be ‘heroes’ (by eating a Snickers? Oh.. kay...) a chink of light exists, somewhat surprisingly being shown on the BBC, ‘the Olympic Broadcaster’ which shines a light on the kind of ineptitude that we all secretly, or maybe not so secretly, suspect is actually the case in the real Olympic delivery offices. Twenty Twelve, first shown back in March 2011 (currently being repeated on BBC4 Wednesdays and on i-player) is an award-winning mockumentary written by John Morton (People Like Us) which follows the Olympic Deliverance Team in the lead up to the Olympics and which stars a who’s who of British acting and comedy talent (and a few friends of the mag). The main ensemble of six includes Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Hynes Amelia Bulmore, Olivia Colman and Vincent Franklin, with a raft of guest appearances including Nina Sosanya, Tim McInnery, Nitin Ganatra (Masood from Eastenders) Darren Boyd and even Sebastian Coe, as himself, all narrated by David Tennant. From issues with stag beetles, piles of dung from disgruntled anti Greenwich Park equestrian protesters, boring sportsmen, traffic-light phasing, wind turbines with no wind, roman remains in the diving pool and other cock-ups, the first series was brilliant, as far as we’re concerned. A slow burner, maybe, it doesn’t have the savagery of ‘The Thick of It’, but it doesn’t have to. As the Observer TV critic noted; “Every episode here is a subtle gem, getting way too close for comfort on the excruciations of political correctness, our modern failure to organise a cup of tea without a flowchart and the impossibility of getting athletes to say anything interesting, ever.” The joy is that the Olympics haven’t happened yet, no-one really knows what’s going on behind the scenes or indeed if they know what the hell they’re doing and there’s quite a sweet sub-plot involving Ian Fletcher, head of deliverance (Bonneville) and his secretary who’s clearly in love with him. The performances are excellent, the writing is sharp and although it seems relatively

gentle, it also seems entirely plausible that the actual Olympic team are running about as clueless as the characters. As Vincent Franklin, who plays Nick ‘I cannot allow it’ Jowett - head of contracts, puts it; “I don’t parallel whoever it is who has the miserable job of looking after contracts on the Olympics. I think what we do reflect is that sense of people who’ve not done this before, who’ve done similar things, but this is kind of bigger than anything they’ve ever done, so it’s like, you know, you’ve run a really good dinner party and people say ‘that’’s brilliant you’ve done that, now we’re going to get you to go and run the restaurant at The Savoy’ and you’re not necessarily up to it.“ All the actors seem to have a genuine affection for their characters, and to have had a rare old time making the series. Hugh Bonneville says of his character; “He’s a classic example of a manager who’s trying to do his best to appear calm while paddling like hell. Even though it looks very improvised and rather, sort of, messy, every dot dot dot and dash is marked in, and every repeated word is scripted, so it has this faux naturalism which I absolutely love. “None of the characters are fools but they are eccentric in their own way, and I think it’s the dynamic of the six main characters and the way they interact that leads to a lot of the comedy. “We’ve only taken four and a half weeks to shoot it, but we’ve all slipped into character all too easily, and we’ve had an awful lot of fun making it. Just trying to keep a straight face is the hardest thing when you’ve got very very good comic actors on either side of you.” Friend of the mag Jessica Hynes gives a cringingly realistic portrayal of a bullshitting PR / ‘creative’ type (‘Head of Brand’ Siobhan Sharpe): “She’s quite powerful, she’s got her own business, she’s one of those people who likes to always be one step ahead, 4

so she kind of pretends she knows what you’re talking about even when she doesn’t, and that’s generally what she does. It’s all scripted, there’s not much improvisation, and what we’ve found is that some of the scenes, because they’re very very tightly woven, in terms of dialogue, is that they can be tricky to nail. There’s lots of very naturalistic, written language, so as a team we’ve found we’ve had to work very closely, very supportively with each other to get the scenes right. That, I think, gave us a real sense of camaraderie on set. I hope I’m right in saying that was the case - I certainly felt it. I mean they could all be saying ‘oh, nightmare, she’s a nightmare’ but I certainly felt we got on really really well and we’re very much a good team!” In the second series - due to be broadcast in February/March 2012 - the pressure mounts as the Olympic Deliverance team try to navigate their way through such delicate issues as how to handle the Algerian team's demand for a mosque in the Olympic village, how to carry out a Legacy Audit on the rival bids for the Stadium when no one knows what a Legacy Audit is, and budgetary concerns such as how to deliver value for money when there isn't any money. Ian Fletcher reacted to the news thusly; “Obviously I think damage has already been done to the smoothrunning of our department by allowing the BBC cameras in. Personally, I don't want it to continue. But upstairs says it's going to. So that's all good...” Twenty Twelve Series Two - Feb/Mar 2012 on BBC4. Series One out now on BBC DVD. The full interviews used on this page can be found at www.bbc.co.uk

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DarkZac returns with some festive fetish. . . British burlesque into their veins. In short, she will rock your socks off! This year’s Christmas burlesque was packed to the rafters - filled with expectation the audience gathered, unaware of the festive feast to come. Glistening with rouge & tweed, that cam-fur smell popping the air, (always reminding me of a 50’s noir) and with fresh cupcakes and candle-lit tables the scene was set. One gentleman stood out with his Crombie Panama hat and spats, looking the part, a reference to the past that is never wasted. As well as Mr Meredith and Ms Em, the bill featured October Rush, Miss Bruised Violet, Electra, Gin Atomic, Dark Teaser, Dave The Were-Bear with DJ Makkam playing Rock n Roll & Tony X playing classic rock. Miss Brusie wowed the audience with her swirling hypnotic twists and poses, always displaying the most wonderful outfits, Dave the Were-Bear captivated us all when he sang, so beautiful, we collectively sighed and swooned. The acts just kept coming woven together by the divine Ms Em, who twice that evening enlisted an eager young gentleman from the audience to help her entertain. To extract joy and laughter in such a way from an audience is truly a gift; the Tease Room is a diamond, a taste of Croydon nightlife to enjoy.

words: darkzac; pix: inphotopia.com

es that’s right for four years now the Black Sheep Bar has been running a burlesque extravaganza named the tease rooms, and December saw its festive incarnation. Organised by Sharon Turner, these nights are a mix of old time burlesque, music hall charm and a punch of modern pizzazz. The Tease Rooms bring South Croydon alive with regular performances from some of the best names in the business along with heaps of special guests coming together to provide a night you will remember. Always a favourite for me after covering this event for the last two years is the wonderful Mr Meredith with his own style of witty sass. A real show stealer, he whips up the crowd into a tangle of expectation of what’s to come, with a rollercoaster ride of puns and contemporary takes on modern themes, he always brings the house down, and to see an artist of his calibre in a small club in Croydon for peanuts is amazing. Then there is the divine Ms Em who fills your boil with suga’ every time (I have no idea what that means - Ed), oozing sexy charm and regularly engaging with the audience Ms Em is that kinda naughty woman who tickles you just in the right spot then... Eats you ALIVE!! When Ms Em sings she holds the audience in her hand, stroking them softly then injects a saucy blend of

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A new semi-regular strand in which we ask local culinary luminaries to provide recipes for you to cook at home. This month, chef and coowner Grant at The Glamorgan’s delicious pork belly recipe. . .

egular readers will no doubt be aware that we sometimes fling a few recipes into the Deep mix, usually tying in with events that month, and this month is no different. Except it is. The Deep Towers massive can cook, don’t get me wrong, but we thought that, given there are so many excellent chefs in town, it’d be an interesting idea to ask a few of them to give you lovely readers some of their favourite recipes. And then we thought, why not tell you the best place to buy the main, if not all of, the ingredients, thusly highlighting the pointlessness of going to any of the twenty million or so supermarkets that are popping up in every empty building in town and the economic value of going down the market. Because, as you know, we’re great advocates of the place and believe sincerely that it’s one of Croydon’s best (and definitely one of its most unique) features which, If we don’t use it, we risk losing it, I’m afraid... But enough doom and gloom. Now you’ve got the idea, to coincide with Bramley Apple Week (and with Mother’s Day just around the corner) this month, here’s Grant’s recipe, ideal for a fantastic Sunday lunch with friends and family. Enjoy! Roasted Pork Belly in Cider You will need: • 1 x Whole Pork Belly (2kg) • 1 1/2 pints of Cider (preferably sweet - e.g. Bulmers) • Whole Cloves ª Salt and Pepper Method: 1) Rub the pork belly skin with salt, leave to stand for 30 minutes (this reduces the amount of water in the pork) 2) Wipe the salt off 3) Score the skin in diamond shapes (i.e score parallel lines going one way, then the other way) 4) Stick cloves into the skin at regular intervals. 8

5) Put the pork belly into a deep roasting dish. Pour the cider on and around. Cover with foil. 6) Cook at 170ºC / 340ºF / Gas 3.5 for around 3 and a half hours. 7) Remove pork from the cider and place on a draining / drip tray. 8) Remove all bones while hot (turn the belly over and pull out the bones, they should come out quite easily) 9) Let the pork belly cool, and cut into portion sized pieces. 10) To serve, re-heat the pork belly in the oven for 10 minutes, then place under the grill to crisp up the skin. 11) Serve with roast or steamed vegetables of your choice and a Bramley Apple Chutney or sweet chutney. Pork Belly Price Comparison: (all prices correct at time of going to print) Sainsburys: £6.49 per kilo Tesco: £5.49 per kilo Waitrose: £5.29 per kilo Asda: £4.50 per kilo Terry’s (ex Murray’s) Meat Market, Surrey Street: £4.49 for one kilo - less per kilo for 2 kilos

So there you have it, market is best, and if you factor in freshness and absence of packaging, it’s a bit of a nobrainer really, isn’t it? Hopefully you lovely readers will appreciate what we’re trying to do with this strand, we’re not having a go, just pointing things out. Huge thanks to Grant for giving us his recipe. If you haven’t been yet, visit the Glamorgan (Cherry Orchard Road, East Croydon) for all fresh quality food, South African cuisine and a general all round nice atmos. In fact, some of the best food in town, in our opinion. See you at the bar!

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ello and welcome back my lovelies. Hopefully you’re all rejuvenated after your Christmas break and glowing with pride that you’ve managed to keep your New Year Resolutions for over a month. I know I am. Mind you, I make a point of cleverly deciding on resolutions which are fairly easy to keep: eat tartare sauce with everything, refuse to listen to hip-hop or gangsta rap and remember that wearing sensible shoes does not make you a lesbian. I’ve been out and about in London a lot recently, propping up (or being propped up by) the barrier and adding to my not inconsiderable collection of tour t-shirts. I saw the rather fabulous Voodoo Six at the Borderline – it was their bass player Tony’s birthday (did this

the Forum. The last time I tried to see them I ended up right at the back, following an unfortunate incident with a Vauxhall Astra and a man from the Territorial Army, so I wisely went under my own steam this time and got right down the front. My distant view of Mr. Coverdale last time had not prepared me for such a close-up inspection and I have to say his resemblance to a pantomime dame was a little unnerving. This illusion was compounded when a confused looking Father Christmas bumbled onto the stage at one point and chucked some gifts out to the crowd (sadly I was not a lucky recipient). Whitesnake over the years have not changed their modus operandi at all. The show was regularly punctuated with tedious solos including a drum solo which went on Forevermore

“Close-up, David Coverdale’s resemblance to a pantomime dame was a little unnerving. . .” explain the glittery things all over the floor?) and it seemed churlish not to spend it with him. The Borderline is a great venue, except for the fact that coming down the stairs takes you right to the front of the stage so it’s majorly crowded down the front! Still, I stuck it out and it was well worth it, not so much for the close up views of balding middle aged men practically ejaculating over Matt’s guitar solos, but for the experience of almost being on stage with the band - and consequently losing my hearing in one ear for a week. Once my hearing had returned, I was off to see the legendary Whitesnake at

David Coverdale holds his own...

(excuse the wordplay), while we watched their drummer prove he could indeed play the drums (he is a drummer after all) not only with drumsticks, but with kitchen knives, chopsticks and, well, his hands. The guitar solos were definitely more entertaining (particularly Reb Beach (ex-Winger)’s sex-face posing) but the crowd clearly wanted them to get down to playing some of their old stuff rather than prat about proving that they could play their instruments. When they did eventually get round to playing a song or two, they kept stopping in the middle so David could have a little chat with the crowd

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but eventually we got the whole of Still of the Night which made it all worthwhile for me at any rate. And then there was Chickenfoot. Now I know it’s only February but fuck me, that had to be gig of the year (although there’s Rammstein coming up…). Despite that fact that the boiler in the Brixton Academy had clearly packed up and didn’t there used to be stars on the ceiling when you looked up? the gig just couldn’t have been better. Sammy Hagar’s voice was amazing - particularly the echoing scream at the end of Down the Drain, and Joe Satriani proved what a guitar-god he is. There was no messing about, they just pumped out blinding, quality rock for two hours and left everybody wanting more. All this hob-nobbing with ageing rockstars (not including Voodoo Six in this generalisation obviously) has prompted the question of how so many of these rock dinosaurs have managed not to go bald. Here’s s list I compiled in about 10 minutes – there’s probably loads more: Sammy Hagar, Biff Byford (Saxon), David Coverdale, Jon Bon Jovi, Ozzy, Tom Araya (Slayer), Dave Mustaine (and the rest of Megadeth actually), Kirk Hammet, Lemmy, all of Iron Maiden, Geddy Lee, Tony Iommi, Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Alice Cooper, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Brian May, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, Robert Plant, Roger Daltrey, Vinny Appice, Eddie Van Halen, Glenn Hughes, Joe Elliott, the beautiful Nikki Sixx (and the rest of the Crüe), Axl, Slash and Duff, Brett Michaels, Gene Simmons, and look at Dr. Brian Cox, he was in a couple of bands. Even though about 50% of men suffer significant male-pattern baldness by the age of 50 (and all of this lot are around 50 or older), somehow they seem to have kept their hair – unless they’ve all had hair implants or wear syrups. And they say a life of drugs and alcohol is bad for you. Ah well, just another of life’s mysteries I suppose. See you next month - in the meantime, stay warm, upright & happy.

pix: Dark Angel Photography

Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May ponders the hirsute. . .

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In honour of World Cancer Day and in anticipation of next month’s ‘Robstock’ event in aid of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, our occasional series shining a light on Croydon’s heroes pays tribute to Professor Humphrey Edward Melville Kay, polymath and pioneer in the treatment of leukaemia

hen Professor Kay entered the field of oncology in the 1950s there was no effective treatment for any form of leukaemia, but thanks to the work he pioneered and steered, by the mid-1980s most children with leukaemia, and a growing number of young adults, were being cured. During his time at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, his approach to his work was a combination of the practical and the intellectual. In 1963 he and his colleagues set about planning and building a ground-breaking new ward for the protective isolation of immune-suppressed patients with

Kay as the administrator. So successful was this ward that they designed and built another, larger, one named the Bud Flanagan ward. It was equipped for the intensive treatment of acute leukaemia and designed to facilitate bone-marrow transplants. The ward was opened in 1973 and the first successful UK bone-marrow transplant was then performed. While the wards were being set up, Kay was appointed as Secretary to the leukaemia trials of the Medical Research Council. Using his diplomatic flair, his extraordinary presentation skills and his charm, he managed to bring together

Kay described his time in the RAF as “a happy, peaceful place, where one learned to avoid amoebic dysentery... and to admire the stars with limited music on 78s with a wind up player”

leukaemia specialists from Britain, France and the United States so they could collaborate in the research and treatment of this relatively rare disease. His efforts led to the establishment of the first international protocols on the treatment of leukaemia. Kay recognised the importance of understanding the biology of leukaemia, actively encouraging and taking part in pioneering research into the immunological and chromosomal characteristics of leukaemia cells. These characteristics now play a crucial role in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Humphrey Edward Melville Kay was born in Croydon, Surrey in 1923. At three months old his mother, a missionary doctor, took him back to the family home in India, where his father was an Anglican minister. At their homecoming to Lahore his elder sister Fran, who was four at the time, recalled a brass band playing in honour of the arrival of her baby brother – a son to the Memsahib who, up until then, had only two daughters. He remained in India for the first four years of his life until the family returned to Britain. Back in England, he attended the Downs prep school in Colwall, Worcestershire, where he was taught English by W.H. Auden. During his time there, the poet composed many songs for the school concerts – some of which, in retrospect, Kay and his contemporaries realised, had contained some amusing, if inappropriate, double-entendres. An old boy of Bryanston, he recalled that in 1941 he and his good friend Michael Flindt had cycled from their school in Dorset to Southampton to take their

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preliminary medical exams. The night before this exam, one of the heaviest wartime air raids hit the city. As the bombs fell, the students hid in a downstairs room and, even though a nearby ceiling collapsed, they were unscathed. With neither gas nor electricity, they worked out that their practical exams the following day would be limited; both he and Flindt passed. Kay's medical career began at St Thomas's hospital in London, where he qualified in 1945. By 1947 he had joined the RAF and was transferred to Aden. He recalls that it was "a happy, peaceful place, where one learned to avoid amoebic dysentery; to play tennis through the hot season; to ride a camel; and to admire the starry skies with a limited range of classical music on 78s with a wind-up player." After returning to Britain, Dr Kay worked for six years in different branches of pathology (indeed 16 years later, he became the editor of the Journal of Clinical Pathology), and then in 1956 he embarked on his career at the Royal Marsden Hospital as a consultant clinical

pathologist. The vacancy at the Marsden, a destination he had never contemplated, coincided with his daughter going to school almost next door, so this made up his mind. He thought he might stay for a year or two but ended up dedicating 28 years of his life to the hospital, retiring as Professor of Haematology in 1984. On retirement from medicine, he effectively began a second career as a naturalist, drawing on his childhood love of wildlife and the environment. He was soon nationally renowned in this field, too. His colleagues recall that, even though he came to it late, he was a born naturalist with a sharp intellect, enquiring mind and keen eye and a committed enthusiasm for wildlife. He was a member of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust and was elected to its Council in 1983. One of the Trust's most valuable fund-raising activities arose from his idea of a sponsored walk each May Day bank holiday from Avebury to Stonehenge He was a familiar figure in Wiltshire in his floppy hats, or for more formal occasions a flamboyant

bow tie. His speciality was entomology, but he took an interest in most conservation issues, and contributed to the badger and bovine TB issues through articles, correspondence and national debate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; his views not always welcomed by government or by other conservationists. In 1996 he was awarded the Christopher Cadbury Medal by the national body of the Wildlife Trusts for his contribution to conservation. Kay was a true polymath, as comfortable with the arts as he was with science, and passionate about opera, ballet and music. He was also an accomplished musician and poet. He published a volume of humorous and reflective verse, Poems Polymorphic. One of these, "The Haematologist's Song", had a refrain of "Blood, blood, glorious blood..." set to The Hippopotamus tune of Flanders and Swann. He would sing it with great aplomb to delegates at national and international haematology meetings. Professor Kay died in Marlborough, Wiltshire on the 20th October 2009 aged 86.

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t’s been a while since we brought you a news round-up, but there’s been quite a lot going on since we’ve been away on our Xmas break, and we start with the opening of a new night-spot. Bad Apple opened in early February on the site of the old Pop World club, opposite the Odd Shoe, and all the picture on this page is from the opening night. As you can see it’s pretty plush inside (the three lovely ladies are the burlesque dancers who were circulating on opening night). Owned by the same people who own the Black Sheep Bar, the remit is as a sort of ‘older Sheep’, catering for those of us who feel like we should be issued with a pension book and zimmer frame as soon as we enter the Sheep proper. According to the website (www.badapple.co) “Bad Apple is a whole new pub experience for the discerning drinker. A late night pub where you can step onto the dance floor to listen to great music from credible DJs and boogie on until the early hours “We shall be keeping at our CORE the belief in quality service from friendly attentive staff in a venue decadently designed with a pub like feel. Bringing something fresh to the heart of Croydon while keeping you in safe hands.” The DJs in question include the wonderful Soap Co, ex Manumission regular Schminky and old favourite Linton. It’s of course difficult to tell from one night, and as Paul explained, it’s about 80% there, with a few more bits

and pieces to come, but it looks lovely, they sell Macallan whisky behind the bar (along with a host of other drinks, but Macallan is our favourite, so there) the prices seem reasonable and we can see it becoming a welcome addition to the Croydon pub pantheon. A full review will follow in a couple of months when they’ve had time to bed in. Elsewhere in Croydon, a chance pop in to The Windmill in St James’ Road reveals that the pub has been taken over by a delightful Indian couple who are well underway in providing authentic Indian cuisine alongside the usual pubgrub in the pub. We’ve tried the food and by God it’s good! For the purists egg and chips and Sunday Roasts are still available, but we’d recommend giving the Indian food a go (It is quite spicy!). As an added bonus, for us at least, the Windmill also still shows the horse racing every day too. Full review next month... Rumours abound at present (mainly thanks to the Croydon Scaremonger, I mean Advertiser) that the empty Swan and Sugarloaf is to be turned into a Tesco Express, which is just the worst idea ever. The insidious taking over of Croydon by various supermarkets is, to be fair, really pissing us off (hence the recipe page price comparison - don’t be bloody sheep people, just because there’s ANOTHER Tesco in front of you it doesn’t mean you have to go in there, there’s a bleedin’ fresh food market round the corner!). The clerk of The

Whitgift Foundation, who own the site has stated “Tesco is one of the interested parties but there are other people interested and it is nowhere near a done deal”, and a local application to get the building nationally listed may kaibosh any immediate plans, but please, Whitgift (and indeed the Council, who seem to do little else) stop chasing the almighty dollar and think, will you? For balance, views have been expressed that it’s better to have something there rather than an empty building, but in our experience, a pub that’s changed into something else NEVER becomes a pub again. We reckon a nice pub/restaurant catering to the grey pound that surrounds the building in the various nursing homes and sheltered accommodation would make a mint, but what do we know, we’ve only been under the skin of this town for the last 8 years... Anyway, there’s a facebook group been set up - search “Stop Tesco taking over the Swan and Sugar Loaf!!” although it doesn’t actually offer any alternative plans. Still, it is only new. At present there are no planning applications regarding the building, but we’ll keep our eye on that one. Bit of a downer to end on, but that’s the news, please return to whatever you were doing... More news next month, possibly...

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A new series from Steph Darkes proving Deep is indeed down with kids & technology and stuff...

elcome to the first installment of my brand new monthly Twitter update where I highlight some of the trends, great tweets and faux pas by the movers and shakers in Twitter world. I report on what’s happening with the Croydon Twitterati & give you some tips to help you get to grips with Twitter. Things that caught my eye on Twitter in January: Gary Glitter appeared on Twitter. You would be forgiven for thinking that Gary Glitter would stay well away from the internet so when his ‘official account’ (Twitter.com/OfficialGlitter) popped up, the Tweetsphere was shaken. Critics claimed from the start

senses, it's time to confirm that yes, this is a fake account. I'm not Wendi," (@Wendi_Murdoch) Twunce of the month goes to: Labour MP Diane Abbott who got herself in trouble and was ordered by Ed Milliband to apologise after making allegedly racist remarks during a conversation on Twitter about Stephen Lawrence's murderers. Ms Abbott tweeted "White people love playing 'divide & rule'. We should not play their game." This resulted in a furore; Diane Abbot issued this statement in the aftermath: "I understand people have interpreted my comments as making generalisations about white people. I do not believe in doing that. I apologise for any offence

@CroydonTours claim Croydon is “Britain’s most interesting town” and who are we to argue. . ? that it must be a fake and the account was never verified, but people still appeared to take it very seriously, issuing death threats and hurling abuse. Later a man known only as Ben admitted that he had set up the account; "I set this twitter account up as a social experiment to highlight the dangers and safety of children using the social networking sites and to discover and question public morality. It's been an interesting and eyeopening experience for me." Glitter wasn’t the only person to be impersonated, the real Rupert Murdoch set up a Twitter account on New Year’s Eve and Twitterati chucked abuse at him (a bit like Axl Rose’s audience hurling bottles at him in Dublin on the Guns n Roses comeback tour in 2010). This prompted his alleged ‘Missus’ Wendy Deng to create an account to defend her husband. Twitter mistakenly verified this account as real, but it wasn’t long before the person behind it came clean, again remaining anonymous s/he tweeted this; "Hello Twitter. As News International has finally come to their

caused."She claimed she was taken out of context, but whether she was or not, it’s a pretty stupid thing to tweet! *remember kids: EVERYBODY can see what you are tweeting! New for #Croydon: There are a lot of people singing the praises of Croydon on Twitter but the Tweeter that has caught my attention this month is @CroydonTours. When the tours were announced on Twitter there were lots of positive responses and not-sopositive responses like this one: ‘@anna247 Why would ANYONE willing want to go to Croydon?!!’ Apart from Anna missing the ‘ly’ from willingly, with all the bad press Croydon puts up with I’m sure she wouldn’t be the only person with that opinion. But Croydon Tours claim Croydon is “Britain’s most interesting town” and that the tours are “exploring its long, rich and often forgotten history.” We know that Croydon is great and the guys behind the tours are dedicated to getting that message across. I’ll be taking the ghost tour and I’ll be sure to tell you 16

all about it. To find out more or book a tour check out www.croydontours.co. Another one to look out for is @badapplecroydon a new venue opening in February. The next Croydon tweet-up is taking place there on 9th Feb, follow them for more info. Hot twitter tips: For newbies: If you’re not on Twitter yet, you really should be follow these easy steps to start the conversation... Choose a handle (@stephaniedarkes) Write your bio give people a reason to follow you, be engaging and tell them something about yourself Select a great photoprobably not a naked one because you won’t last too long! For the more experienced Tweeter here’s a tool twip: Check out TheTwitCleaner. It’s a great tool for cleaning up your Twitstream and getting rid of spammers and bots! I love this app, it highlights users who might be using Twitter inappropriately, telling you who’s spamming, whose behaviour is ‘dodgy’, who are Bots and who are self-obsessed… It also tells you where you fit into the mix! Try it out for yourself at www.thetwitcleaner.com. And that’s all folks! If you have any questions about Twitter or you want some tips, follow me @stephaniedarkes www.stephaniedarkes.co.uk Steph returns next month...

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Happy New Year/Valentine’s Day etc! Well, this year looks to be a good one for cinema with some much anticipated releases finally coming to the big screen. But before we get carried away, let’s fill you in with what’s been going on. Dream House A unique take on the traditional haunted house story. You really have to keep your eye on this one because there are several mysteries to solve, and just when you think the story is going one way, it splits in different directions. Will Atenton (Daniel Craig) moves with his wife (Rachel Weisz) and daughters into their new home. Upon discovering it was once a grisly murder scene, he investigates. What he discovers is ghosts and conspiracy the likes of which will challenge his grasp on sanity. Both Craig and Weisz are great in their roles and the relationship they portray. Without spoiling the film I’m just going to say, there are twists. A few actually. That’s what keeps it interesting. Is Will crazy? Does he genuinely have a friendly relationship with ghosts? Exactly who killed whom?! Perhaps the only real flaw is that there are too many twists - it tries too hard to keep you guessing and escape generic formats, with some of the revelations being frankly pointless. But to be perfectly honest, there is only so much you can do with a haunted house story, and this film tries (if somewhat stumbles) to do something different.

New Year’s Eve I wanted to enjoy this film, really I did! Mean Girls, Notting Hill, I love a good chick-flick but this American Love Actually follow-up to Valentine’s Day is just mind-boggling. Basically, several characters find that they have individual challenges to overcome before midnight that funnily enough all intermingle. New Years Eve’s creators should have focused on quality over quantity when putting together its various stories - there are way too many packed into this parade of do-gooders, of which a great many of the nonsensical ones could easily have been culled to give extra screen time to the more worthy ones. The rivalry between the two couples racing to have their babies born first for example is genuinely funny and could have been a film all of its own, while other plots don’t really lead anywhere or just pop up out of the blue. The odd coupling of a perky Zac Efron and a seemingly suicidal Michelle Pfeiffer being a point in case of being simply baffling. New Year’s Eve has a few good laughs and heart-warming moments, but fact is its way too chirpy for its own good - warm fuzzy sentimental pap that leaves a sickly sweet taste in your mouth.

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows In the last couple of years it seems the world has gone Sherlock Holmes mad. There’s no denying it, the Victorian gent has made a come-back. Now personally I preferred the London-based mystery of the first film, it seemed more fitting of a private investigator, whereas this film has Holmes as practically a superhero saving the world, with his powers of deduction crankedup to the status of ‘spidey-senses’ and an excessive use of ‘look how awesome he is!’ slow-motion. But this is a sequel, and ticks all the boxes of what a sequel should be: bigger, more exciting and more dangerous. Holmes and Watson find themselves in their biggest case yet against Holmes’ most feared adversary and arch-nemesis, the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty. If they are not successful the fabrics of western civilisation will be torn apart in bloodshed. A Game of Shadows has enough elaborate thrills and action to keep you entertained and a plot worthy of a Sherlock / Moriarty showdown. The character of Moriarty, portrayed as a misleadingly calm sociopath, is excellently captured by Jarred Harris. Furthermore Jude Law truly steps out of Robert Downey Jr’s shadow for this film, emotionally developing Watson’s character beyond being merely Holmes’ sidekick.

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol Here we are again with another impossible mission. Early in this film a message for Ethan Hunt ( Tom Cruise) doesn’t self-destruct , and requires a good whack in order to work . Is this an omen of things to come? Well, no, because despite the fact the IMF team are in their worst position yet , things run smoothly. Perhaps too smoothly. Problem is, they’re just too good for their own good, making the film lack any real tension. After being framed for a terrorist attack Ethan Hunt and his team are on the run. To clear their names and with no government support , they must thwart a mad scientists attempt to instigate nuclear war. Tension or no tension, this film is a lot of fun, but there is some dodgy casting - Paula Patton as the predictably seductive agent on Hunt’s team is simply bland and boring whilst Jeremy Renner as the ‘been pushing to many pencils but actually a tough guy’ bureaucrat is irritating. Having said that , the decision to give Simon Pegg more screen time adds some much needed comic relief to balance Cruise’s sternness. Furthermore the use of geographical locations (Moscow, Dubai, Mumbai) is phenomenal, offering stunning scenery and landscapes.

The Artist • The Woman in Black • The Muppets • A Dangerous Method. For more film reviews visit www.reviewsfromtheouterrim.com.

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What was your favourite film of 2011? Well Vue Cinemas would like to know. They have selected forty of the most popular films of 2011 and want you to pick which film should be screened again. The winning film will be shown on Oscar Sunday (26th of February) nationwide. Voters will also be entered into a prize draw to win tickets to the event. Visit the Vue Facebook page for more details. Don’t pick Breaking Dawn Part 1. History will judge us.

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Stockists: CENTRAL CROYDON: • Bar Red Square • Bar Ten • Black Sheep Bar • Brief • Bull’s Head • Dog & Bull • George • Goose on the Market • Gun Tavern • Green Dragon • Half and Half Lounge Bar • Milan Bar • Royal Standard • Ship • Spreadeagle • Steelpoint Tattoo • Surrey Cricketers • Tiger Tiger • Timebomb Clothing • Yates’s Wine Lodge EAST CROY: • Builders Arms • Croydon Visitor Centre • Glamorgan • Oval • Porter & Sorter • Tramlink Info Centre • Warehouse Theatre • Windmill WEST CROY: • Bird in Hand • Sims Tattoos • Fox and Hounds SOUTH END & SOUTH CROY: • Croham Arms • Crown & Pepper • Crown & Sceptre • Earl of Eldon • Edge • Folly • LA Fitness (Royal Oak) • La Spezia Deli (Old Pharmacy - Swan & Sugarloaf)

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Listings Index: What’s on? 21 full weekly and daily guide All our information was correct at the time of going to press, but as the only certainty in life is change, we suggest you check before heading out. The opinions and reviews which follow are those of the Editor and staff - if you have an issue to raise about them, please contact us, rather than the venue.

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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: Every Day: • Theatre: Don Quixote Until 19 Feb 2012. Not Mondays. Various times and prices, check website for details "O fortunate age! O happy time! In which shall be made public my incomparable achievements" Cervantes' classic comedy adapted by Vince Foxall music by Mia Soteriou directed by Ted Craig designed by Kim Alwyn lighting by Christopher Nairne with Philip Benjamin, Camilla Mathias, Oliver Paterson, Maia Salvador. Gallant Don Quixote de la Mancha and his devoted squire Sancho Panza travel Spain in search of adventure, determined to right all wrongs, save damsels in distress and, most importantly, uphold the Code of Chivalry at all times. During the run of DON QUIXOTE you can Wine & Dine in the theatre - having preordered your meal you then collect it from the bar in the interval. A limited number of premium seats with tables seating four can be reserved for £2 which can make your meal even more enjoyable. Food orders must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Seat, Table & Food Bookings: 020 8680 4060 fax 020 8688 6699 Food is not available on Matinee Performances Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Museum: Dickens & London 9 Dec 2011 - 10 June 2012. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in the first major UK exhibition for over 40 years. Recreating the atmosphere of Victorian London through sound and projections, you'll be taken on a haunting journey to discover the city that inspired his writings. Paintings, photographs, costume and objects will illustrate themes that Dickens wove into his works, while rarely seen manuscripts including Bleak House and David Copperfield – written in the author’s own hand – will offer clues to his creative genius. During your visit you'll discover how Dickens' childhood experiences of London, working in a blacking factory whilehis father was locked away in a debtor's prison, were introduced into the stories he wrote. The great social questions of the 19th century, including wealth and poverty, prostitution, childhood mortality and philanthropy, will also be examined, all of which set the scene for Dickens' greatest works. Highlights of the exhibition will include an

innovative audio-visual experience bringing to life the desk and chair where Dickens worked on his novels, and a specially commissioned film by one of the UK’s leading documentary filmmakers, William Raban, which will explore the similarities between London after dark today and the night time city described by Dickens over 150 years ago. Adult £8 (£7 advance booking) Child/concession £6 (£5 advance booking) Museum of London, 150 London Wall London EC2Y 5HN, tel: 020 7001 9844 email: info@museumoflondon.org.uk www.museumoflondon.org.uk/dickens • Ice Rink: Canary Wharf Ice Rink Until 19 February 2012. Info: www.canarywharficerink.com Canada Square Park, London, E14 5AX • Market: Surrey Street (Not Sunday) London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it, people. Open Mon-Sat from ridiculously early... Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Museum: Museum Of Croydon Monday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm (Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays) Permanent Galleries: Croydon History - Follow the story of Croydon from 1800 to now. The Riesco Collection of Chinese Ceramics is on permanent display in the Riesco Gallery at Croydon Clocktower. The Croydon Art Collection contains over 2000 paintings, prints and drawings. Depictions of local scenes and landmarks are stored alongside works by Henry Moore, Bridget Riley and Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. Museum Of Croydon, Clocktower, Katharine Street • Wildlife: Beaver Waterworld We at deep are HUGE fans of Beaver Waterworld, and not just because of the amusing name. They’ve got birds, beavers, lizards, snakes, crocodiles, tons of other animals. A registered charity, BWW is also a rehoming centre. “Our aim at Beaver Water World Reptile Zoo is to be a refuge - a Noah's Ark for rare and rescued reptiles”. Open EVERY Day except Xmas Day - 10am to 5pm. Adults - £4.00, Children - £3.00. Beaver Water World, Waylands Farm, Approach Road, Tatsfield, Nr. Westerham. Kent. TN16 2JT, Tel: 01959 577747. www.beaverwaterworld.com • Farm: Fanny’s Farm To complement Beaver Waterworld... Farmshop, Tearooms and tea gardens, Childrens play area, Florists, Chickens, pigs and sheep, The famous treehouse, 21

Landscape garden/garden centre, chickens, 2 new vietnamese pot bellied pigs - Burt and Ernie - and sheep. Fanny's Farm Shop, is the perfect place to enjoy a cream tea, fresh coffee or a ploughman's lunch featuring local cheeses. Fanny's features a wide range of local produce to buy, including jam and marmalade, honey, floral arrangements, pickle, mustards, fresh vegetables, bacon and eggs, cakes and handmade gifts. Open - 9.00am to 6.00pm every day including bank holidays, although we do stop serving teas at 5.00pm. Fannys Farm Shop, MarkEdge Lane, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3AW email: fanny@fannysfarmshop.co.uk Tel: 01737 554444 http://fannysfarmshop.co.uk

1st Monday of the month: • Music: Folk/Blues Singers & Musicians Night No need to book just come along to sing and play! £3 Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795

1st Wednesday: • Quiz: Wendy’s Wednesday Quiz NEW! Fun and fab pub quiz. 8pm. £1 per person. Loads of prizes including bonus prizes for the excellent ‘music bingo’ round. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Music: Live Jazz Live jazz every first Wednesday of the month. 8pm-10.45pm (bar opens at 7pm). Generally £9. See daily what’s on or visit the website for who’s playing. Sylvie’s Place, Warlingham Jazz Club, Croydon PO Athletic and Social Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham, CR6 9RU. 01883 622269. www.sylviesplace.co.uk

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

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What’s On - Regular Monthly Events: • Music: Rob’s Musical Zoo - NEW! Unplugged music. 8.30pm. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon • Quiz: The Stag and Hounds Hosted by wonderful Wendy - £1pp. 9pm. The Stag and Hounds, 26 Selsdon Road South Croydon CR2 6PB 020 8686 0007

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: • Club: Boogie Nights 8pm - Midnight Bar open for food and drink from 6.30pm £5 Disco only £10 Disco and Curry Combo (Curry £7.50 on own) Boogie Nights is the newest and funkiest night in Caterham! DJ John Lazenby plays the tunes you know and love and is guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. Housed in our new look Studio, youll be transported to the golden era of Disco. Dress to impress and be prepared to dance all night long! Free ticket for the best dressed! Booking line: 01883 330380. More info email info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk or visit www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY

1st Sunday: • Green: Heathfield Ecology Centre Normally open from around 10 o'clock until about 5 o'clock (or dusk, whichever is sooner) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month except for 1st January or when there is another event. Established in 1997 and operates out of the Old Orchard in the grounds of Heathfield House. The centre raises awareness of Croydon's green heritage and helps to preseve the borough's biodiversity. For full details of activities and membership visit www.heathfield-ecology.org.uk The Old Orchard, Heathfield, Coombe Lane, Croydon CR0 5RH

• Music: ‘The Ukelele & Other Machines’ Ukelele Jam A relaxed, informal ukulele play-along session where you are the band! Everyone joins in, playing songs from our own songbook, from 60s classics to Bon Jovi, Radiohead, The Smiths and everything in between. Bring your own ukulele if you have one but we do have a couple of spares if you want to try it out. Absolutely all abilities welcome, from complete novices to good players. Everyone can play something, we guarantee it! See “the ukulele & Other Machines” site www.ukulele.website.orange.co.uk for more details and link to all our songs. Green Dragon, 58-60 High St, Croydon CR0 1NA. 1st and 3rd Sunday of month, 7:30pm to 10-00pm, upstairs bar

2nd Wednesday:

2nd Monday:

• 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 • Music: DJ Rob Delta Playing Funk, blues, soul and psychedelia. FREE entry! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High St, Croydon CR0 1NA

• Group: Croydon Writers Writing group. 7.45pm. New Members welcome.. Annual membership - £16.00 Meetings - £2 per meeting for members, £4 per meeting for non members. More info from www.croydonwriters.org.uk The Library, Croydon Cloctower, Katharine Street, Croydon

2nd Tuesday: • Comedy: Comedy Night with host Gareth and guest comedians. From 8.30pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more events, find us on facebook! • Music: Folk Music - NEW! Live folk band - occasionally this event doesn’t occur so please check with the pub that it’s on before heading out, or just go down there anyway, it’s a nice proper pub. The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon CR0 2DW, 020 8684 3544 • Event: Antiques Fair Sunbury antiques is the largest and longest running bi-weekly market in the country Opening hours - 9.00-14.00 (Trade from 6.30). Free entry for punters! Organiser: Sunbury Antiques, 01932 230946 or www.kemptonantiques.com. edwardcruttenden@kemptonantiques.com For more details see www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Kempton Park - 200 yards from course

• Comedy: - NEW! - NEW! 10 acts all hosted by Sarah Iles - Mix of new and established acts performing open mic comedy. 8 - 10:30pm. FREE! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.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:

3rd Monday: • Music: Folk/Blues Singers & Musicians Night No need to book just come along to sing and play! £3. Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon, CR0 1BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795

3rd Tuesday: • History: East Surrey Family History Society Meetings on 3rd Tuesday of the month in the small hall of East Croydon United Reformed Church. Doors Open at 7.30 pm and the meeting starts at 8.00pm. See daily what’s on for details of this month’s talk / event. East Croydon United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon CR0 5LP

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

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: 4th Tuesday:

Last Thursday: • Quiz: The Bedford Tavern From 7pm. £2 per person - all proceeds to local charities. Great prizes inc. drink vouchers for winners. The Bedford Tavern, 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon CR0 2EF. 020 8688 2584

• Music: DJ Rob Delta Playing Funk, blues, soul and psychedelia. FREE entry! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High St, Croydon CR0 1NA

• 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 • Event: Antiques Fair Sunbury antiques is the largest and longest running bi-weekly market in the country Opening hours - 9.00-14.00 (Trade from 6.30). Free entry for punters! Organiser: Sunbury Antiques, 01932 230946 or www.kemptonantiques.com. edwardcruttenden@kemptonantiques.com For more details see www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Kempton Park - 200 yards from course

3rd Sunday:

4th Thursday:

• Gay: Quiz The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL, 020 8683, 3104 www.birdinhand.co.uk.

3rd Friday: • Music: DJ Rob Delta PLAYING A CORNUCOPIA OF SOUNDS INCLUDING 50 2S 60 2S 70 2S , BLUES , SOUL , FUNK , ROCK , JAZZ , PSYCHEDELIA . EVERY 3RD FRIDAY AT THEE OVAL TAVERN. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023, http://ovaltavern.co.uk

3rd Saturday:

• Group: Heathfield Ecology Centre Normally open from around 10 o'clock until about 5 o'clock (or dusk, whichever is sooner) on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month except for 1st January or when there is another event. Established in 1997 and operates out of the Old Orchard in the grounds of Heathfield House. The centre raises awareness of Croydon's green heritage and helps to preseve the borough's biodiversity. For full details of activities and membership visit www.heathfield-ecology.org.uk The Old Orchard, Heathfield, Coombe Lane, Croydon CR0 5RH • Music: ‘The Ukelele & Other Machines’ Ukelele Jam A relaxed, informal ukulele play-along session where you are the band! Everyone joins in, playing songs from our own songbook, from 60s classics to Bon Jovi, Radiohead, The Smiths and everything in between. Bring your own ukulele if you have one but we do have a couple of spares if you want to try it out. Absolutely all abilities welcome, from complete novices to good players. Everyone can play something, we guarantee it! See “the ukulele & Other Machines” website http://ukulele.website.orange.co.uk for more details and link to all our songs. Green Dragon 58-60 High St, Croydon CR0 1NA 1st and 3rd Sunday of month, 7:30pm to 10-00pm, upstairs bar.

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

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

Last Monday: • Science: Cafe Scientifique Free talks and discussions with a scientist on a subject of topical interest on the last Monday of each month from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Braithwaite Hall (Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon) no ticket necessary.

Last Tuesday: • Music: Live Jazz Jazz on the Last Tuesday of Every Month at 8.30 PM. See www.jazznet.co.uk for who’s on. The Golden Lion, 116 Sydenham Road London SE26 5JX, Tel: 020 8778 6859 Car Parking at rear of Pub www.jazznet.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 • Music: Party Night - NEW! Last Friday of the month.R’n’B, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Hip Hop past and present. FREE! The Windmill, 224 St James’ Road, Croydon CR0 2BW, 020 8684 2272 www.thewindmillcroydon.com

................................. Every Monday: • Quiz: Green Dragon Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz. 8pm every Monday. Jackpot round! £1.50 in, winning team gets the cash. Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon • Music: Community Choir 6:30pm, upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Games: Poker Night Poker at the Jolly Farmers. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Games: Poker and Darts From 8.30pm. The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon CR0 2DW, 020 8684 3544 • Club: Soap Company DJs 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. Free entry before 10pm. With exotic sounds, altered grooves and alien beats from The Soap Co DJs.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Group: Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society meets on most Monday evenings from 19:45 at the Small Hall of the United Reform Church in Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon. For more information about the society go to www.greig51.freeserve.co.uk/cnhss/index. htm#about

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: • Quiz: Rough Trade Shop Pop Quiz 8pm-10pm £1 per team member, up to 6 in a team. Picture rounds, name that tune rounds, anagrams, bad puns (good puns?) and brain teasing musical questions from Paul Guided Missile. Prizes include wine, Rough Trade Shop Record Tokens and Cheezy Wotsits for best team name! The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road London, N1 9JB. Tel: 020 7837 5371 www.thelexington.co.uk • Games: Magic the Gathering with M&M Games. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Music: Slow Jams, Neo Soul, Smooth Jazz NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

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 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 Analog playing all your indie, rock, metal, alternative, techno, electro, drum & bass and dubstep classics! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com • Music: Freedom of Expression presents the best in acoustic music, comedy, poetry and magic - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. From 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Karaoke: The Odd Shoe Give it some welly. Every Tuesday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

• Music: Open Mic from 7.30. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023, http://ovaltavern.co.uk • Fitness: Yoga Classes Every Tuesday from 7.30pm-9pm. £5 a class for 6 sessions. Beginners welcome. 140 Brighton Road, Purley. 0208 763 2629 • Dance: Strictly Fun Dancing Ballroom Dancing every Tuesday. Beginners - 7pm. £6 Improvers - 7.45pm. £6 Social Dance - 8.30pm. £7 Buy two sessions for £11, 3 for £16. Arnham Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions South Norwood pool: Tuesdays 8-10pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council • Music: Motown Hits NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar • Club: Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club (COPSE) Meets on Tuesdays from 8.15pm at the hall of South Croydon United Church, Heathfield Road by jct with Aberdeen Road for a wide range of talks, quizzes, interactive socials and for planning walks and cycles at the weekend. Club members also adjourn to the Skylark pub, South End after 10.30pm. All welcome. More information at www.copsecroydon.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 24

• Quiz: Mike K’s General Knowledge Quiz From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz, non-members welcome! Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road, Caterham CR36QB • Quiz: Foxley Hatch Every Wednesday from 8pm. £1 entry per person - winner takes all. Maximum 4 on a team. The Foxley Hatch, Purley • Event: Talent Night Talent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday. £200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE www.whyteleafetavern.com • 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 • Music: Midweek Music Club Various acts. If we know who’s playing you’ll find the info in the daily what’s on... The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Dance: Swing Patrol swing dance classes, 7pm, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Cake Wednesday DJ Thom Dorke playing the best in Indie, Electro and Cheese. £1 PINTS OF CARLSBERG AND OLDE ENGLISH 8PM11PM. £1 before 10pm £2 after Join our Cake Club on Facebook for guaranteed FREE entry all night http://www.facebook.com/groups/224336 347623164/ Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Games: Poker and Darts From 8.30pm. The Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon CR0 2DW, 020 8684 3544 • Social: Croydon D&S Social Club ARE YOU DIVORCED - SEPARATED - or WIDOWED ? ARE YOU LONELY Stuck indoors with nowhere to go? THEN THIS IS THE CLUB FOR YOU!!! Why not come along and give it a try Plenty of Car parking spaces DISCO, DANCING and VARIOUS EVENTS during the year - Car rally, Darts Tournament, Saturday Dances, Days out, Weekends away, Outings to Warners, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, etc. etc Whatever your age, we all get lonely

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: Why not meet new people, make new friends and enjoy yourselves. Bring your own alcohol. No admittance after 10.00pm Smart Jeans - NO TRAINERS Membership £10 per year Wednesday Admission £3.00 Every Wednesday evening. 8-11pm. St Mary's Church hall, Wellesley Road Croydon opposite Station Road Near West Croydon Bus/Tram/Train Station. www.croydon-ds.co.uk • Gay: Darts & Free Pool From 7pm. All welcome. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Arts: Croydon Camera Club Croydon Camera Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings (except in August) Start Time: 7.45pm for 8pm. Finish Time: Around 10:00pm. Tea and coffee are served during the interval. Check www.croydoncameraclub.org.uk to see what we are doing. If you are interested in photography, novice or expert, you are always welcome. . Shirley Methodist Church Hall, Eldon Avenue, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8SD There is ample parking if you are driving. The Hall is is approximately 1.5 miles from East Croydon Station as you travel along the A232 heading towards Shirley. Alternatively buses 119, 194, 466, 198, and 130 stop close by. • Music: Soulful House NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (next to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar • Music: Live Music Every Wednesday from 8pm. See daily what’s on or posters in the pub for who’s playing. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk

Every Thursday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. See every Wednesday. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Tattoos: Walk-In Day No need to book in advance on a Thursday only at Sims, get there early! 11am-6pm. Sims Tattoos, 69 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XR, 020 8684 6967

• Quiz: Two Brewers Fun charity quiz night from 9.30pm. 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 • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre From 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Music: Unplugged Live local acoustic acts, every Thursday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Club: DAMMIT!! South London’s biggest rock night just got bigger! DJ ZOE URCHIN plays rock, metalcore, emo, screamo, classic rock, alternative, nu-metal, pop punk and ska. Doors 7pm til late, free entry before 10pm, CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 7pm-10pm, £1.50 Jager shots all night. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • 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 25

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 • 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 • Burlesque / Cabaret: Tassel Club Our Thursday Show - £28 summer supper & show. £15 show only - fully seated, candle lit cabaret. Doors from 7.30pm. Contact info@thetasselclub.com or call 07981 909 177 for direct bookings for any Thursday night show. The Bath House, 8 Bishopsgate Churchyard, City of London, EC2M 3TJ • Music: Lunchtime Jazz Jazz Every Thursday Lunchtime. Starts 12.15 - 2.00 pm Admission FREE! The Clocktower Cafe, Katherine Street, Croydon, Surrey CR9 1ET • Music: Lover’s Rock & Reggae Oldies NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (next to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar • Music: DJ Cherrybomb From 8pm. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk • Music: Soap Co DJs - NEW! Disco – Wonky – Dub -DreamPop Exotica – 70’s, 80’s, 90’s - Funk – Art Rock to name but a few from The Soap Company. 5pm – 4am. Free before 11 £3 after 18+ venue, Please remember to bring your ID to sign up to our membership system, we accept driving licenses or passports or pass logo approved cards. Dress code - Smart casual wear must be worn. We don’t allow: Dirty work wear, baseball caps, Stone Island or hoodies (Except on sundays when there will be a 30 plus policy) Bad Apple Croydon, 3 - 7 Park Street, Croydon, CR0 1YD http://badapple.co http://the-soapco.blogspot.com • Karaoke: Lansdowne Lounge NEW! From 7pm. Lansdowne Lounge, 1 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR9 2BN

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What’s On - Weekly Events / Daily Guide: Every Friday: • 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 • Karaoke: Two Brewers Every Friday night. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • 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: Crash & Carry Start your weekend with a bang! With DJ Magoo FREE entry before 10pm Cheap Sheep now 7-11pm. 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 • Karaoke: Karaoke Madness FROM 9pm - MIDNIGHT) *FREE ADM B4 10pm* The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Club: The Edge THE EDGE NIGHT CLUB OPEN EVERY FRI & SAT. CLUB CLASSICS & CHART ANTHEMS tll 3am *FREE PUB 2 CLUB ADM B4 10pm* The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Music: DJs A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes and requests. Every Friday and Saturday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

• Music: 70s / 80s Soul Classics and Party Anthems NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (next to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar • Music: DJ Linton - NEW! Pop to party anthems, Cheesy tunes & Electro with Linton. 5pm – 4am. Free before 10 £4 after. 18+ venue, Please remember to bring your ID to sign up to our membership system, we accept driving licenses or passports or pass logo approved cards. Dress code - Smart casual wear must be worn. We don’t allow: Dirty work wear, baseball caps, Stone Island or hoodies (Except on sundays when there will be a 30 plus policy) Bad Apple Croydon, 3 - 7 Park Street, Croydon, CR0 1YD http://badapple.co http://the-soapco.blogspot.com

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 • Club: Linton Saturday night's music is a mixture of dance-driven, bass-heavy sounds... from Dubstep, Drum n Bass, Old Skool Jungle, HardStyle, Old Rave Tunes, 90's UK Garage, Big 'Phat' Beats, Grime, Ragga, HipHop, Subtle acid breaks, Electro, Moombahton, Techno, Trojan Ska & Dub 26

from DJ LINTON. Because it’s war on the dancefloor. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 9pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM Des Paul and Chris Brooks playing out the best in commercial party and dance anthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and 80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House. Admission free before 10pm, £7 after. Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dress code: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear. Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertigercroydon.co.uk • Music: The Edge THE EDGE NIGHT CLUB OPEN EVERY FRI & SAT. CLUB CLASSICS & CHART ANTHEMS tll 3am *FREE PUB 2 CLUB ADM B4 10pm* The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Music: New Orleans Jazz Quality live jazz every Saturday Night. From 8.30pm. £6 entry includes free raffle. Blackheath Hockey Club, Rubens Street, Sydenham, SE6 4DH (behind Old Rutland Pub) • Music: Various Live music most Saturday nights. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon. 020 8657 6655 • Gay: Party Night Every Saturday nigt is party night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Burlesque: Tassel Club Tassel Club Supper Club. Contact reservations@proud.co.uk for direct bookings Proud Cabaret, London. www.proud.co.uk • Kids: Storytime with Jenny Lockyer Stories, songs, puppetry, activities and lots of fun! It's aimed at 3-7 year olds, but all are welcome! It's every Saturday and it's FREE! 1pm-3pm. Upstairs at the Green Dragon 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Thornton Heath pool: Saturday 4.45 6.45pm. New Addington pool: Saturdays 2.30-3.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: DJs A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes and requests. Every Friday and Saturday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Music: Celebration Saturdays Party Night NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar • Music: DJ Schminky - NEW! House & Amp. 8pm – 4am. Free before 10 £5 after. 18+ venue, Please remember to bring your ID to sign up to our membership system, we accept driving licenses or passports or pass logo approved cards. Dress code - Smart casual wear must be worn. We don’t allow: Dirty work wear, baseball caps, Stone Island or hoodies (Except on sundays when there will be a 30 plus policy) Bad Apple Croydon, 3 - 7 Park Street, Croydon, CR0 1YD http://badapple.co http://the-soapco.blogspot.com • Music: Live Music - NEW! Various acts. Every Saturday evening. Lansdowne Lounge, 1 Lansdowne Road Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2BN • Music: Live Music Live music at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. From 8pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023

Every Sunday: • Music: New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Jazz Lunchtime Jazz every Sunday from 1pm. See daily what’s on for who’s playing this month. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live Blues Live music at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when.From 5.30pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • 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 charity quiz night from 8pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: The Spread Eagle Fun quiz with round prizes as well as main prize. £1 per person. From 7pm. The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX, 020 8781 1134 • Karaoke: The White Horse Every Sunday Night from 7pm. The White Horse, 1 Selhurst Road, Selhurst, South Norwood, 020 8240 0948 • Music: Open Mic Musicians (all instruments) welcome. With one of our 4 fantastic hosts: Dave Mac, Rob Cushman, Neil Mac and Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Poker: The Alma Tavern From 6pm. The Alma Tavern, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, East Croydon • Music: Acoustic Sundays From classical to folk, poetry to unplugged punk rock, Scream Lounge's acoustic nights guarantee you a night to remember. Most evenings are free entry, don't run late, so you won't ruin your week with a Monday hangover! 7pm start. See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Music: Sunday Jazz Lunch From midday until 4pm every Sunday, why not come down for a delicious roast dinner straight from the club’s acclaimed kitchens (not compulsory for entry but highly recommended!) and enjoy a couple of sets of laid back music from some of London’s best musicians and singers. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT Box Office: 020 7439 0747 www.ronniescotts.co.uk • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 2pm till 4pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Gay: Open The Box Every Sunday at 7pm. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com 27

• Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Purley pool: Sundays 2.30-3.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council • Music: Soulful Sundays - Modern Soul and Rare Groove Classics A new and exciting intimate spot for the mature soul and Jazz lovers to Lounge, Eat, Dance and Meet. In the heart of Croydon Town. NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar • Music: The Sunday Service From 7pm. Nothing like any other night... no rock, no metal, just all your fav cheesy tunes from DJs Ritchie and Pete plus....£25 bar tab to be won every week!. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD. 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk • Music: Over 30s Night - NEW! Every Sunday from 19th Feb. 7pm-till late. Over 30’s motown (singles night). £3.00 all night. 18+ venue, Please remember to bring your ID to sign up to our membership system, we accept driving licenses or passports or pass logo approved cards. Dress code - Smart casual wear must be worn. We don’t allow: Dirty work wear, baseball caps, Stone Island or hoodies (Except on sundays when there will be a 30 plus policy) Bad Apple Croydon, 3 - 7 Park Street, Croydon, CR0 1YD http://badapple.co http://the-soapco.blogspot.com

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Wed 01 February 2012 • Awareness Event: National Heart Month www.bhf.org.uk • Awareness Event: Raynauds Awareness Month www.raynauds.org.uk • Awareness Event: Scams Awareness Month Encouraging you to dob in that Nigerian banker who keeps e-mailing you. www.scam-detectives.co.uk • Awareness Event: Gay History Month www.lgbthistorymonth.org.uk

Thu 02 • Music: Scream Showcase Night with: Brightlight City, Helter Skelter, Acroama (Alt/Indie-Rock) Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. Doors 8pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 03 • Charity Event: Feel Good Friday In aid of The Samaritans www.feelgoodfriday.org • Food Event: National Carrot Day • Music: Chill Till Blue Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Sat 04 • Awareness Event: World Cancer Day www.worldcancerday.org • Event: All Weather Car Boot Sale Huge Site, Disabled Parking, Toilets, Refreshements. Open to the public from 7.30am - 1pm, (sellers from 7am10.30am. Pitches £12 - £15. To book a pitch call J.P.M Fairs on 01474 831367 or 07795 967609 or email joemccarthy1@btinternet.com) Fairfield Halls Multi-Storey Car Park, Barclay Road, Croydon, CR0 1JN www.addingtonbootfair.co.uk • Music: CHAIN BAND with Jo Corteen Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

• Music: Swamp City Shakers Live music at The Oval. 8pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: Anivian Promotions present Animus Sadist (EP Launch show), Silhouette Of A Ghost, Reign Of Tyranny, Surface The Dissent, The Atrocity Exhibition (Metalcore) Doors 7.30pm. £5 Entry Ages 16+ Welcome Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Don't Ask A mix of rock, soul, indie & pop covers, featuring 3 great guest vocalists. Doors 8pm. £5 Entry Ages 16+ Welcome Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Sun 05 • Food Event: British Yorkshire Pudding Day A perfect excuse for a nice roast dinner. • Food Event: Bramley Apple Week 5th-12th Feb. www.bramleyapples.co.uk • Event: All Weather Car Boot Sale Huge Site, Disabled Parking, Toilets, Refreshements. Open to the public from 7.30am - 1pm, (sellers from 7am10.30am. Pitches £12 - £15. To book a pitch call J.P.M Fairs on 01474 831367 or 07795 967609 or email joemccarthy1@btinternet.com) Fairfield Halls Multi-Storey Car Park, Barclay Road, Croydon, CR0 1JN www.addingtonbootfair.co.uk • Music: GEOFF MASON (Trom) QUINTET Featuring Kelvin Christiane - Do not miss this exciting band "KC Jazz" Live jazz every Sunday 1pm-3pm. Upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: JC Moody & The Usual Suspects Live music at The Oval. 5.30pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music / Comedy: Jo Stephenson JO STEPHENSON is a special guest at the Green Dragon Ukulele Jam. She will be on stage from about 9:00pm after our regular ukulele jam. Jo has an ever-expanding repertoire of comic masterpieces covering 28

topics from the mundane (lard, service stations) to the sinister (se...rial killers and worse). She claims to be able to write a song about any subject under the sun. Recent commissions include a charming ditty about pepper grinders for Radio 4 show Questions, Questions. If have a ukulele bring it along from 7:30pm onwards for our usual jam session! See http://ukulele.magix.net/ The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Scream Unplugged Presents Woodsy's Dock, with Inkhouse, The Centrales, Cassettes, Mark Woods, Suzy Saker, Chris Mays (Acoustic/Alternative) Starts 6.30pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Singers Night 8pm. All welcome. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: JOLLY JAM night hosted by Roger W and friends Live music at The Farmers. 9pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: DOM PIPKIN and the IKOs A much in demand pianist (he’s worked with Morcheeba, Ray Davis and Paloma Faith to name check just three!) Dom’s first love is still very much the “Crescent City sound” and that is where his band “the Ikos” come in. With a beefed up sound adding harmonies, sax, trumpet and a super tight rhythm section to Dom’s great piano playing, these guys’ have a well deserved reputation for being at the top of their game - as borne out by their busy live schedule! Find out more about Dom at www.dompipkin.co.uk. TICKETS JUST £8 / DOORS 7pm / BAND ON STAGE 8PM / SECOND SET AT 9.30PM. For more info or to book tickets via www.hideawaylive.co.uk or phone the venue on 0208 835 7070. Speakeasy at Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Road, London SW16 2ED

Mon 06 • Awareness Event: Go Green Week 5th-11th Feb. www.peopleandplanet.org • Music: Singers & Musicians night £3 No need to book, just turn up. Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class

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What’s On - Daily Guide: folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk • Theatre / Comedy: All The Single Ladies Mon 6 – Sat 11 Feb A hilarious new comedy from up and coming comedienne and wife of Robert Webb, Abigail Burgess. Starring Leslie Ash, Brooke Kinsella and Tara Flynn. The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Mon 6th Feb. Come and join us every Monday! To celebrate the Chinese New Year: The year of the Dragon we have decided to start this month with two films from

Wed 08 • Comedy: Free Live Comedy Night A top line up of comedians, making you laugh for free! Hosted by Sarah Iles Starts 8pm. Free entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Grand Opera gala with guest star Leslie Garrett and guest tenor and baritone. 7.30pm. £12 - £31.50 More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Midweek Music Club Live music at The Farmers. Act tbc. 9.15pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Beer: Battersea Beer Festival 8th-10th Feb. 150 kils of real ale from around country, traditional ciders and perries, country wines and continental beers.. More info from www.camra.org.uk BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Town Hall Road, Lavender Hill, London.

Thu 09 Bruce Lee, the original Chinese Dragon. The first is a story about his life, the second, one of the greatest martial arts films ever made. Tonight: DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY @ 8pm FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134

Tue 07 • Music: Allesandro Taverna Lunchtime classical concert. 1.05 pm. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Freedom of Expression The very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield with Will Stevens, Adrian Taylor, She Makes War and Cajita. Upstairs, 8pm, FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.freedomexpression.co.uk

• Music: Scream Showcase night with: Acoustic Drive plus more tbc (Indie/Rock covers). Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Thelma - World Premiere 9th-11th Feb. Surrey Opera brings the Wolrd Premiere of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s rediscovered opera Thelma to Croydon, where the composer lived and worked for his entire life. 7.30pm. £18 - £25 (+bkg fee) More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 10 • Music: Slash UK A tribute to the big-haired top-hatted guitarist, covering classic Guns n Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit & more Doors 8pm. £6 entry. Ages 16+ Welcome Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk 29

• Music: Inside Edge Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Buddy Holly Tribute Night 8pm. Just £2 in. A special evening of 50s tribute music featuring Feuding Lloyds, Rob Family Band and more. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: Dj BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Battle Of The Bands Doors 7.30pm, gig 8pm. £5 in advance, £8 on the door. More details from the website The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, CR3 5XY www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Sat 11 • Event: Croydon Cats Protection Homing Day Adopt a cat from Croydon Cats Protection. Looking for a cat? Come to our homing day. Time 10am-1pm. Come and meet the cats and talk to their fosterers before you adopt. Harris Academy, South Norwood SE25 6AE • Music: Scream All-Ages presents Katalyst, First In Last Out, The Moment Arises, Silent Asylum Doors 7pm. £5 Entry All-ages welcome, under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Brightwhite Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: GUNS 2 ROSES The no.1 guns & roses tribute band. On stage 10.30pm + The Edge nightclub till 4am. Adm. £8 in advance or on the door The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Music: Electric Experience Live music at The Oval. 8pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: Tango Fiesta - Croydon Symphony Orchestra

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What’s On - Daily Guide: An exciting concert of popular latinAmerican music with fiesta dancers. 7.30pm. £11 - £16. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Theatre / Comedy: Andrew O’Neill Alternatives Funny comedy show by long-haired man (includes short play about gravy). All styles of comedy covered, guaranteed (some twice). As seen on Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, heard hijacking the Radio One Rock Show and satirising on Radio 5 Live, and read in Terroriser magazine. "a winning blend of polemic and off-beat whimsy" The Guardian "a comedian with his own, unique voice... O'Neill is particularly admirable" The Scotsman "some of the best one-liners in the country" Chortle "anarchic wit, surreal tales and idiosyncratic delivery" Fest 8pm £10/£8 concs Suitable for: 18+ Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, 020 8770 4959 www.secombetheatre.co.uk • Club: Kinky Malinki Valentines 10pm-7am with DJ Chus, David Penn, Abel Ramos & more. Tix from £10. Proud 2, The O2, London. More info from www.kinkymalinki.com

Sun 12 • Awareness Event: Children of Alcoholics Week 12th-18th Feb. www.nacoa.org • Music: ADRIAN REID Quartet One of the finest pianists around - worked with Jazz Warriors, Branford Marsalis Live jazz every Sunday 1pm-3pm. Upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Roland Chadwick Live music at The Oval. 5.30pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: Acoustically Speaking Monthly Soul/Poetry/Spoken Word & Jazz session, brought to you in style by the Eclectic Atrs Network. Starts 7pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: The Biggin Hillbillies & Singers Night 8pm. £2. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin

House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD. www.folkandblues.org • Music: Skamonics London based ska band, playing a unique mix of authentic 60s ska, two-tone and completely unexpected covers. A driving rhythm section provides a firm foundation for three blazing horns and a top female vocalist, blasting out a wide repertoire of ska favourites and tunes given a ska treatment for the very first time. 8.30pm. FREE! The Ritzy, Brixton Oval, Brixton, London, SW2 1JG, 0871 704 2068 www.skamonics.co.uk • Comedy: The Happy Hooker Comedy Club Top Acts from the London Comedy Circuit. For more info search HappyHookerComedy on facebook. The Railway Tavern, Clapham High Street (Clapham North Tube) • Music: Glen Miller Orchestra The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com • Gay: LGBTT night Feat. Lady Imelda In celebration of gay history month, the Black Sheep Bar and Crocus bring you a night of fun & games! With Lady Imelda performing live and DJ Linton camping it up! 7pm till late. £2 all night Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music / Theatre: The Dolly Parton Story No further info at time of going to print sorry! 7.30pm. £15 - £16.50 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Event: The Arc’s 2nd Birthday! Lots of free lessons and taster sessions for all. More details on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, CR3 5XY www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk

• Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Mon 13th Feb. Come and join us every Monday! To celebrate the Chinese New Year: The year of the Dragon we have decided to start this month with two films from

Bruce Lee, the original Chinese Dragon. The first is a story about his life, the second, one of the greatest martial arts films ever made. Tonight: ENTER THE DRAGON @ 8pm FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Theatre: Glen Miller Orchestra Mon 13 – Sat 18 Feb An all star cast feature in Mike Stott’s multi award winning comedy classic The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com • Music: The Cornshed Sisters’ Single Release Party DOORS: 8pm. ADM: £5 AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Live acts: The Cornshed Sisters + Lucas Renney + George Frakes Genre: folk VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk TEL: 020 8671 0700 BUY ONLINE: http://windmillbrixton.co.uk/listings

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Mon 13 • Music: Maggie Boyle & Paul Downes www.skinnymalinksmusic.co.uk Doors: 8.00pm. Non Members: £10.00 Members: £7.00. Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk 30

• Event: Valentine’s Day • Charity Event: Gold Heart Day The Variety Club’s Charity helping sick, disabled & disadvantaged children and young people. This year they have, as well as the usual gold hearts, Star Wars hearts, available from Forbidden Planet and more. For more info visit: www.varietyclub.org.uk • Animal Event: National Nest Box Week 14th-21st Feb. Encouraging us to put up bird nest boxes, as you can tell from the name.

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Awareness Event: Think About Sex Day Not as much fun as it sounds - it’s organised by the Sexual Advice Association and aims to ‘encourage everyone to think about the physical and psychological issues surrounding sexual activity. Encouraging people to think about sex is the first step towards ensuring the public's sexual health and wellbeing.’ Saucy! www.sda.uk.net • Music: James and Philippa Willshere Lunchtime classical pianist duo. 1.05pm. £5. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Party: Anti-Valentine’s Day Anti- Valentine’s cocktails, drink deals and more. Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon CR0 1NG. 020 8726 0080 info@halfandhalf.uk.com www.halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: Valentine’s Day Jazz with the John Law Trio. Arnhem Gallery. 9pm. £15 or more with food (pizza). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Freedom of Expression The very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield with The Blowpipes, Roshi Nasehi and open mic. Upstairs, 8pm, FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.freedomexpression.co.uk • Kids / Theatre: Horrible Histories 14th-18th Feb. Excellent - love this programme! Various times - two different shows - The Terrible Tudors and the Vile Victorians. Discounts when booking both. £10 - £14.50 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music / Theatre: Celtic Dream Tour One of the most original and authentic Irish shows around. 8pm. £20 - £22.50 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Theatre: This Happy Breed 14th - 18th Feb. Chase Theatre Company presents THIS HAPPY BREED

As their offering to mark the Queen’s Jubilee Year, Chase Theatre Company will be presenting Noel Coward’s This Happy Breed. This much loved play depicts the fortunes of an ordinary London family during the period between the two World Wars. David Lean’s film version is frequently shown on TV channels and starred Robert Newton, Celia Johnson and John Mills. Eve 7.30pm Sat Mat 2.30pm Tue – Thur & Sat Mat £11/£10 concs Fri & Sat Eve £12/£11 concs Suitable for : 8+ Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, 020 8770 4959 www.secombetheatre.co.uk • Music: The Hysterical Injury + DOORS: 8pm. ADM: £5 AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Live acts: The Hysterical Injury + Lilies On Mars + She Makes War Genre: alternative VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk TEL: 020 8671 0700 BUY ONLINE: http://windmillbrixton.co.uk/listings

Wed 15 • See Every Wednesday etc...

Thu 16 • Music: Scream Showcase night with: Ornaments plus more tbc (Ambient/Indie-Rock) Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 17 • Music: Stranglers Banned + Slider A night of classic punk rock & new wave with a Stranglers tribute band and a support act playing classic from The Clash, Buzzcocks, Damned, Stooges, Ramones, Pistols etc. Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Statin Quo Live music at The Farmers. 9.30pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk 31

• Dance: Giselle - Russian State Ballet of Siberia The most poignant of all classical ballets, Giselle combines powerful emotions and visual splendour in a tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave. 7.30pm. £15 - £30 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 18 • Music: Bleed To This presents Auger Bane, Profane & The Sacred, Dead Existence (Metal/Stoner Rock) Doors 8pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: We Ghosts Live music at The Oval. 8pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: Maddi Black Live music at The Farmers. 9.45pm. FREE! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Theatre: Theatre For Kidz Tales From The Washing Line (recycling is fun!). 11am. Suitable for ages 3 and up. £5 children £6.50 grown-ups Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 www.warehousetheatre.co.uk • Dance: Swan Lake - Russian State Ballet of Siberia The greatest romantic ballet of them all. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. £15 - £30 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Party: Dead Rock Stars Fancy Dress Party From 8pm. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. 0208 688 2810 Email: ship.croydon@marstons.co.uk www.shippub.co.uk

Sun 19 • Music: BRANDON ALLEN QUARTET single this player out - Jazz News Live jazz every Sunday 1pm-3pm. Upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: Papa George & Alan Glen Live music at The Oval. 5.30pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: Stuart Foster & Singers Night 8pm. £2. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: Scream Unplugged Acoustic & Open mic night, with Jack & Dom, Tom Higgins, Urb Scrunting, Will Cattermole, Georgia Thursting, Ashleigh Blackwood & open mic slots available on the night. Starts 7pm Free entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Big Joe Louis and the Blues Kings Tickets £8, Doors 7pm, Performance 8pm (2 sets, approx finish 10.30pm, in the back room). For more info or to book tickets via www.hideawaylive.co.uk or phone the venue on 0208 835 7070. Speakeasy at Hideaway, 2 Empire Mews, Stanthorpe Road, London SW16 2ED • Music: Magic – A Kind of Queen The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com

Mon 20 • Awareness Event: Eating Disorders Awareness Week 20th-26th Feb. www.b-eat.co.uk • Food Event: National Chip Week 20th-26th Feb. Hurrah! I’m assuming it’s a mere coincidence that this week and the one above run concurrently... www.chips.lovepotatoes.co.uk • Event: Collop Monday Named after the traditional dish of the day, consisting of slices of leftover meat (collops of bacon) along with eggs. Traditionally eaten for breakfast it’s part of the traditional Lenten preparations. In addition to providing a little meat, the collops were also the source of the fat for the following day's pancakes. The word collop, here, is taken to mean a small piece of bacon. In general it is used to refer to a small piece of meat. In Cornwall, it is called Nickanan Night or Peasen Monday (pea soup is served instead of meat). So basically, what we’re saying is, have a fry up for breakfast...

• Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Mon 20th Feb. Come and join us every Monday! Tonight: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from

• Music: Boredom + more DOORS: 7pm (first band just before 8pm) ADM: £4 before 8pm; £5 after AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Live acts: BOREDOM (Austria) + Pettybone + Lich + Momentum + Moat Genre: D-Beat, hardcore VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk TEL: 020 8671 0700

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semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons. Nominated for 11 BAFTA awards, including Best Actor for Gary Oldman. 8pm FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Film: My Beautiful Laundrette (15) Part of the LGBT festival. 2.30pm. £5. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Film: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (15) Part of the LGBT festival. 7pm. £5. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Singers & Musicians night £3 No need to book, just turn up. Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk • Theatre / Circus: Chinese State Circus Mon 20 – Wed 22 Feb A unique extravaganza featuring traditional Chinese acts, suitable for the whole family. The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com

• Event: Shrove Tuesday PANCAKES! • Music: Freedom of Expression The very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield with Fit and the Conniptions, Joe Jury, Dan Mulcahy, Weird Sleeping Kittens. Upstairs, 8pm, FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.freedomexpression.co.uk • Event: Pancake Race The annual inter-pub up-and-downSurrey-Street Pancake races. Pop into The Dragon for details. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Nicholas McCarthy Lunchtime classical concert. Born without a right hand, Nicholas is one of just a few left-handed pianists worldwide. 1.05pm. £5. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Wed 22 • Event: World Thinking Day Primarily aimed at Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, but I find that sometimes a smoke, a drink and a ponder can work wonders... www.worldthinkingday.org • Theatre: Lysistrata 22nd - 24th Feb. A classical Greek Comedy which is one of the 11 surviving plays by Aristophanes. £14. Various times - More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Thu 23 • Music: Scream Showcase night with: The Jetsonics, Stop Press plus more tbc (Ska/Indie/Rock) Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Fri 24 • Charity Event: National Wear Red Day In aid of The British Heart Foundation. www.bhf.org.uk • Awareness Event: Work Your Proper Hours Day Over five million people at work in the UK regularly do unpaid overtime. This is one day in the year to make the most of your own time. Take a proper lunchbreak and leave work on time to enjoy your Friday evening - You deserve it! . www.worksmart.org.uk/ workyourproperhoursday • Event: Kissing Day Friday of Shrove Week, English schoolboys were once entitled to kiss girls without fear of punishment or rejection, a custom that lasted until at least the 1940s. In Sileby, Leicestershire, Kissing Friday was called Nippy Hug Day. There men could demand a kiss from the woman of their choice, but if their petition was denied, they had the right to 'louse', or pinch, the woman's posterior. Not something we’d recommend unless you fancy a conviction for sexual assault... • Eco: 2nd Annual Seed Swap EcoLocal's Local Food Network in Partnership with the Surrey Organic Gardening Group present: The Second Annual Seed Swap. Bring along your surplus seeds and swap them for seeds you need. On offer we will have: * a range of vegetable seeds * unusual varieties * seed potatoes * refreshments * a short film on Permaculture This year's unusual seed varieties include Long Prickly cucumbers, Blue Kiri Kabocha squash, Walking-stick cabbages and more. Unusual potato varieties on offer include Red Duke of York, Salad Blue and Yetholm Gypsy. But be warned, unusual varieties are very popular and will go fast! "Sogg Frog" seed swapping vouchers will also be available to buy on the night (50p each), for those of you short on seeds. All are welcome. From 7.30pm. FREE! Milton Hall, Cooper Crescent, Carshalton,

SM5 2DL. food@ecolocal.org.uk 020 8770 6611 To find out more visit our website www.localfoodnetwork.org.uk or join us on Facebook! • Music: Big Sister's Freaky Friday presents Cane Hill Drive Thru, The Jonbarr Hinge plus more tbc. A night of genuine alternative and eclectic acts, showcasing best in leftfield music from Croydon and beyond. Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Film: The Help (12A) 6.30pm. £5. More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 25 • Music: Mike Panos’ Blues Band Live music at The Oval. 8pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: UPLOADED Top class pop & rock covers. On stage 10.30pm + The Edge nightclub till 4am. *Free adm b4 10pm* £6 after The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Music: Rocket From Croydonia presents The Devil Wrays, Adios Pantalones, Steve And The Raise & Dj Johnny Spazz Croydon's only psychobilly night!! Doors 7pm. £5 entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Saviour Management presents Fall Against Fate, In Ruins, Black Shapes, The Last Legion, Ursa Major, Doomed From Day One (Metalcore) Doors 7pm. £5 Entry Ages 16+ Welcome Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: The Mod All Star Band Mod anthems featuriing vocalists Chris Farlowe, Steve Ellis and Lorraine Silver. 8pm. £17.50-£22.50 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Kids: Fireman Sam Back by popular demand with his live show ‘Pontypandy Rocks!’. 1pm & 3.30pm. Kids £10, adults £12.50 33

(+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sun 26 • Music: DAVE BLACK QUARTET This man stands tall among sax players Jazz News Live jazz every Sunday 1pm-3pm. Upstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Juicy Lucy Live music at The Oval. 5.30pm. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 • Music: Ron Trueman Border & Singers Night 8pm. £2. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: Kenny Ball,Chris Barber & Acker Bilk and their Bands A rare opportunity to see some jazz legends. 7pm. £25.50 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Scream Unplugged presents: Johnny Cash Night Another themed acoustic session, this month featuring local band and artists exclusively playing the songs and music of Johnny Cash, plus contemporary Sun Studios & 50s artists. Line up tbc. Starts 7pm. FREE ENTRY. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Phil Cool Blimey, there’s a blast from the past... 7.45pm. £16 (+bkg fee). More info on the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: The Drifters in Concert The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com • Festival: Maslenitsa A free event based on the Russian spring festival, featuring Russian music, dance, theatre and food/drink. In 2012 it will take place in Trafalgar Square, from 1-7pm. See: www.maslenitsa.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Mon 27 • Food Event: Fairtrade Fortnight 27th Feb - 11th March. www.fairtrade.org.uk • Charity Event: Time For a Cuppa Day Is about bringing people together across the country to hold an event either at home, in the workplace or in the community to help raise much needed funds to support the work of Dementia UK. www.timeforacuppa.org www.dementiauk.org • Music: Askew sisters www.askewsisters.co.uk Doors: 8.00pm Non Members: £8.00 Members: £6.00 Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk • Music: The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas Mon 27 Feb – Sat 3 Mar Be prepared to be brought back to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 50s and early 60s, with classic hits from The Rat Pack. The Churchill Theatre, High Street Bromley, Kent BR1 1HA 0844 871 7627. www.atgtickets.com

• Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Mon 27th Feb. Come and join us every Monday! Tonight: DRIVE: A Hollywood stunt performer who moonlights as a wheelman discovers that a contract has

been put on him after a heist gone wrong. Sometimes shocking, other times tender. Nominated for numerous awards and winner of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival best director. 8pm FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134

• Music: Authorities + Wonk Unit + It’s Not OK DOORS: 8pm. ADM: £5 AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Live acts: Authorities (USA) + Wonk Unit + It’s Not OK. Genre: punk rock VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk TEL: 020 8671 0700 BUY ONLINE: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk/listings

Tue 28 • Music: DON WELLER & JOHN HORLER QUARTET Lunchtime jazz - 1pm-3pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Freedom of Expression The very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield with Stew Simpson and open mic. Upstairs, 8pm, FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.freedomexpression.co.uk • Theatre: Less Than Kind by Terence Rattigan 28th & 3rd March. No further info at time of going to print. 7.45pm. £18 (+bkg fee). More info on the website nearer the time. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Wed 29 • Event: Leap Day An extra day at work for everyone to enjoy. Hurrah! • Awareness Event: Rare Disease Day www.rarediseaseday.org • Theatre: Glitterballs 29 Feb - 3 March. Exit Theatre Company present GLITTERBALLS by David Trotter Glitterballs Showbar is set to have one unforgettable night, as owner Brendan books world famous drag artiste ‘Kandy Kicks’ to perform at his sell out Saturday night performance. However, the evening turns from glitter and glitz to chaos and mayhem, as performer Sidney Suckles begins her mysterious mission of murder backstage. Who will survive, what is the killer’s motive, and who is the secret accomplice? 8pm £12/£8 concs 34

Suitable for: 16+ Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, 020 8770 4959 www.secombetheatre.co.uk • Circus: Moscow State Circus Babushkin Sekret Its latest and most spectacular show based on the legend of the 12 chairs. 5 & 8pm. £12 - £30 (+bkg fee). More info on the website nearer the time. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Leap Night 2012 DOORS: 8pm. ADM: £4adv/£5 door AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Live acts: The Winchester Club + Clorinde + tbc Genre: post-rock/avant-folk/instrumental VENUE: Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ NEAREST TUBE: Brixton WEB: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk TEL: 020 8671 0700 BUY ONLINE: www.windmillbrixton.co.uk/listings

Coming Up In March: • Event: St David’s Day Thursday 1st March • Charity / Music: Robstock 2012 Saturday 10th March. A day of top notch live music at Scream in aid of The Royal Marsden. • Sport: Cheltenham Festival 13th-16th March. 4 days of quality jumps horse racing. Hurrah! • Event: St Patrick’s Day Saturday 17th March • Event: Mothers’ Day Sunday 18th March • Event: Spring Equinox Tuesday 20th March • Charity / Sport: Sport Relief 23rd-25th March • Event: British Summertime Begins Sunday 25th March - clocks go forward.

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February Sport:

All fixtures are in UK time.

RUGBY LEAGUE:

ATHLETICS:

• The Six Nations: Sat 4th - 14:30 - France v Italy Sat 4th - 17:00 - Scotland v England Sun 5th - 15:00 - Ireland v Wales Sat 11th - 16:00 - Italy v England Sat 11th - 20:00 - France v Ireland Sun 12th - 15:00 - Wales v Scotland Sat 25th - 13:30 - Ireland v Italy Sat 25th - 16:00 - England v Wales Sun 26th - 15:00 - Scotland v France Next matches 10th March onwards... More info and tickets from: www.rbs6nations.com

18/02/12 - IAAF World Indoor Meetings: AVIVA Grand Prix, Birmingham, England. More info / tickets: www.uka.org.uk/aviva-series/home

FOOTBALL: • Internationals: Wed 29 - time tbc - England v Netherlands Wed 29 - time tbc - Northern Ireland v Norway Wed 29 - time tbc - Slovenia v Scotland Wed 29 - time tbc - Wales v Costa Rica Gary Speed Memorial Match • Crystal Palace: Sat 4 - 15:00 - A - Middlesbrough - FLC Sat 11 - 15:00 - H - Doncaster - FLC Tue 14 - 19:45 - A - Bristol City - FLC Sat 18 - 15:00 - H - Watford - FLC Sat 25 - 15:00 - A - West Ham Utd - FLC Selhurst Park, Whitehorse Lane, London SE25 6PU. Tickets and more info from www.cpfc.co.uk. Box Office: 08712 000071 Disabled ticket enquiries : 020 8768 6080 (Pam Groves) • Croydon FC: 04/02/2012 - 15:00 - A - Egham Town 11/02/2012 - 15:00 - H - Horley Town 18/02/2012 - 15:00 - H - Colliers Wood 25/02/2012 - 15:00 - A - Windsor CROYDON FC ARENA, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 0208 654 8555. www.croydon-fc.co.uk Nearest tram stop is Arena

CRICKET: • England: 03/02/12 - Third Test Match - Pakistan v England - Dubai - 06:00 13/02/12 - First One Day International Pakistan v England - Abu Dhabi - 11:00 15/02/12 - Second One Day International - Pakistan v England - Abu Dhabi - 11:00 18/02/12 - Third One Day International Pakistan v England - Dubai - 11:00 21/02/12 - Fourth One Day International Pakistan v England - Dubai - 11:00 23/02/12 - International Twenty20 Series Pakistan v England - Dubai - 14:00 25/02/12 - International Twenty20 Series Pakistan v England - Dubai - 14:00 27/02/12 - International Twenty20 Series Pakistan v England - Abu Dhabi - 14:00

HORSE RACING: • Ascot Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction. Sat 18th Feb - Afternoon Jumps Turf Betfair Ascot Chase Day More info / tix: www.ascot.co.uk Or call 0870 727 1234. Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX • Fontwell Races Direct Train from East Croydon to Barnham, £2 return shuttle bus to course. Sun 5th Feb - Afternoon Jumps Turf - Help For Heroes Race Day Sun 26th Feb - Afternoon Jumps Turf Meet The Horse Day - The big race is the National Spirit Hurdle, a recognised trial for championship races at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals. This fixture will also be celebrating the racehorse with opportunities to 'Meet The Racehorse', farrier demonstrations and the chance to ride on a horse equisizer. Plus, Topthorn and Captain Nicholls from the National Theatre’s Warhorse production will be parading before racing and throughout the day. More info / tix: www.fontwellpark.co.uk or call 01243 543335. Fontwell Park Racecourse, Fontwell, West Sussex, BN18 0SX • Kempton Park Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Kempton Park - 200 yards to course. 1st, 8th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th Feb - Twilight Flat All Weather 10th Feb - Afternoon Jumps Turf 25th Feb - Afternoon Jumps Turf - Racing Post Chase More info / tix: www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ • Lingfield Races Direct Train from E. Croydon + 5 min walk. 3rd, 4th, 11th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 28th Feb - Afternoon Flat All Weather 8th, 23rd Dec - Afternoon Jumps Turf More info / tix: lingfield-racecourse.co.uk. Or call 01342 834800. Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ • Plumpton Races Direct Train from E. Croydon + 5 min walk 13th Feb: Afternoon Jumps Turf More info / tix: plumptonracecourse.co.uk or call 01273 890383. 35

Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL • Sandown Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Esher. Free minibus shuttle to the course. 4th, 17th, 24th Feb - Afternoon Jumps Turf More info / tix: www.sandown.co.uk or call 01372 46 43 48. Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey. KT10 9AJ

GREYHOUND RACING:

• Wimbledon Greyhounds Tram to Wimbledon, then bus 493 stops right outside stadium, else it’s a about a 10 min walk. Every Friday evening, opens 6.30pm, first race 7.30pm, last race around 10.30pm. Every Saturday evening, opens 6.30pm, first race 7.30pm, last race around 10.30pm. General Admission Prices Adults: Friday £6.00 and Saturday £6.00 (including racecard) Children 12 - 17: £3.50 (no race card) Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note: Push chairs or Buggies are not permitted in the stadium All Restaurant customers must pre-book either on line or by calling 0870 840 8905. More info / admission deals / tix: www.lovethedogs.co.uk/wimbledon Or call 0870 840 8905. Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Plough Lane Wimbledon, SW17 OBL • Brighton & Hove Greyhounds Direct train to Hove, 5min taxi to track. Or direct train to Brighton, 10min taxi. Every Wednesday afternoon - FREE entry! Opens 1pm, 1st race 2.08pm, last race 6.11pm Every Thursday evening - £5 entry Opens 6pm, 1st race 7.30 pm, last race 10.30pm. Every Friday morning - FREE entry! Opens 10.30am, 1st race 11.11am, last race 1.58pm. Every Saturday evening - £6 entry Opens 6.30 pm, 1st race 7.30 pm, last race 10.30 pm Every Sunday morning - FREE! entry Opens 11.00am, 1st race 11.28 am, last race 2.12 pm. Children Under 16 free all the time. More info / restaurant reservations / tix: brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk Or call 01273 204 601. Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium, Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BZ

AMERICAN FOOTBALL: • Super Bowl XLVI: 05/02/12 - Live on BBC TV from 11pm ish

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(1) The Deep Towers Christmas Tree (nee chilli plant); (2) Nat’s fantastic industrial strength home-made egg nog - cheers!; (3) Mik enjoying his work laying under some burlesque ladies taking pictures with his little legs poking out...; (4) Number 1 in our occasional series ‘things you don’t expect to find smack bang outside your front door when you open it in the morning’; (5) Carol singing in The Two Brewers; (6) Number 2 in our occasional series ‘things you don’t expect to find smack bang outside your front door when you open it in the morning’ (7) Carol singing at The Glamorgan (8) Homebrood at said carol singing 1

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