Deep London May 2010 by angela ferrara

deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • facebook • www.myspace.com/wiredmag • @bonsai_editor Hello there.. ...and welcome to issue 77 and our fabulous beer garden special (part one of two, or maybe three, depending on how the weather goes over the next couple of months). Actually, when we started it, it was lovely and sunny. Now it is not. Sorry about that, hopefully it’ll brighten up. Elsewhere this month we’ve not been up to much - it takes time to visit every beer-garden in Croydon you know, so this issue is more compact and bijou than most, but we like it like that. It’s slightly cheaper to produce, for one thing. We have been away though this month, a weekend away in Stratford Upon Avon, which was lovely. And sunny. So there. Apart from that we’ve not been about, so there’s not much to say here. I shall have to use the cat in the hat again. Anyway, better go, our intrepid squirrel has made the leap from window to window-mounted bird feeder and is now sat inside it chucking nuts and seeds about. I want to see how it gets down again, and also film it on my new Flip video camera so I can send it in to You’ve Been Framed and bag myself £250. Ker-ching! That’s it then, nothing else to say - I think the sun is trying to break through - hurrah, we shall go to the beer garden! I may send this off to print and go for a nice game of golf. Or a pint. Or probably both. Right, as I am clearly overtired and now merely rambling to fill space, I’ll say goodbye. Here’s the cat again. Until next month, and news of our 7th Birthday Party, possibly, pip pip, avanti and allons-y! Angela x

May 2010 Issue Seventy Seven Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: mystic mike, auntie may, lazy-boy, petal dunwoody, nick booth, raphael. cover illustration: nick booth advertising sales: call angela on 07910 506197 or e-mail angela@deep-london.co.uk publishing & design: deep-london web hosting: europahost, 94 southbridge road, south croydon, CR0 1AF, tel: 0845 644 1484. www.europahost.net random thanks: jean, tony, marie, jamie, mik, nick, romeo from transylvania, cpfc, .

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MAY 2010 THIS MONTHS FEATURES:

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The Deep Beer-Garden Detective - Part I

Grassy Knolls

Street Life

Hideouts

Paved Ways

Missions Abroad

COMPETITION FOR KIDS

Auntie May

News

Where’s Groove?

Month in Pix

LISTINGS: What’s On Guide

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(part 1) A potted guide to al-fresco amusement...

GRASSY KNOLLS!

BEER GARDENS IN THE TRUEST SENSE OF THE WORD. LOOK - greenery - lovely! a sea of grass, family friendliness (that’s the editor’s nephew & family by the way) a well stocked bar mere footsteps away with ice cold beer and a very decent restaurant (and a hotel next door in case it all gets too much) . delightful, and what could be finer on A gloriously sunny sunday. well, a few things but you know what i mean. top day, top garden, happy birthday moo-ma! coombe lodge,

Coombe Lodge!

104 coombe road, croydon, 020 8686 2030

newly refurbished inside with 2 bars and a restaurant area, the large grassy garden, ambience and giant ‘connect four’ means this fullers pub has been a staple for croydon’s summer drinkers for years. oh the tales i could tell... builders arms, 65 leslie park road, east croydon,

BUILDERS ARMS!

020 8654 1803 4

GRASSY KNOLLS!

more grassy gardens dotted around the place...

white horse!

view the pub from the front car park and you’d never know that at the back lies this grassy oasis, complete with kiddie climbing frame and swing. it’s also bigger than it looks here, with more seats off to either side. very pleasant. the good companions, limpsfield road, hamsey green, south croydon, 020 8657 6655

at the back of this newly refurb’d (in red and blue) ‘proper palace pub’ is this nice bit of greenery with some lovely flowers. is it just me or is that play-tree slightly sinister? yep, apparently it is just me as it’s popular with the kids, who know about these things...

good companions!

The white horse, 1 selhurst road, selhurst, south norwood, 020 8240 0948

if it’s off the beaten track greenery

THE VIEW!

you’re after then you could do worse than get down to the view (formerly the rail view). all refurbished inside, the garden is really rather nice with split level decking, a lovely silver birch tree and, on our visit, evidence of sunshine fun with post-collapse giant jenga blocks by the seating and big old swingball type bats on the grass. the view, 188 selsdon road, south croydon, 020 8688 2315

ok, so

STREET LIFE!

technically that isn’t outside

possibly the ultimate

seating, but

people

there is

watching

something very

bars, being

pleasing about

smack bang

open-fronted bars.

on croydon

even if you do have

high street.

to leave the

spend any time here and you’ll inevitably see

premises to have a

elliott’s!

milan / tiger!

or bump into everyone you’ve ever met (which

cigarette, rather

lead us, on one memorable occasion, to a 40

than just lean out -

strong saturday drinking party...)

the smoking ban - don’t get me started...

milan bar, 13 high street, 020 8603 0870.

elliotts, 5 high street,

tiger tiger, 16 high street, 020 8662 4949

purley, cr8 2af, 020 8668 3361 6

STREET LIFE! ah, the bull’s a new one to me,

smuggler’s!

sit back and watch the world go by at perfect people watching pubs...

bull’s head!

head.

the inside looks

many a

exactly how you’d

happy

imagine a pub

time

called the

spent in /

smuggler’s to

outside

look and has a

here. just

lovely flower-

yards from the bustle of the high street in

lined front beer

relative tranquility landlord john (stood on

patio overlooking

the far right of the picture by the covered

the road.

smoking bit) presides over what remains a

smuggler’s inn,

traditional or, as we like to call it, a ‘proper’

chipstead valley

boozer, of which there are precious few

road, chipstead

remaining, so get down there. go on - go now! bull’s head, 39 laud street, cro, 020 8760 0150

bedford!

if you’re allergic to civil servants this may not be the

sunny lunchtime place for you, but for everyone else why not take the path less travelled to the bedford’s great front patio, complete with fish booth. friendly atmos, we’ve always found, and a nice pub. the bedford tavern, 16 sydenham rd, croydon, 020 8688 2584

not the biggest outdoor seating space, but it still counts, and is here being modelled by our mate richard who we bumped into enjoying the h&h’s trademark pint of half light & half dark budvar. a great pint in a bar that’s coming into its own. APPROVED! half and half, 282 high street, CRO, 020 8726 0080

spreadeagle!

half & half!

does anyone remember ‘red square’ - the red bricked area at the top of crown hill where the goths and reprobates used to hang out? well, this is nothing like that, being a cosmopolitan-feeling outdoor space that’s a good spot

another superior people-watching space,

in which to

plonked on eternally busy katharine street

watch the

but more secluded than milan or tiger

world go by bar red

under the watchful eye of queen victoria, the spread does great real ales too.

square, 63-65

the spreadeagle, 39 high street,

high st, cro,

croydon, 020 8781 1134

020 8688 1020 8

red square!

HIDEOUTS! well hidden

two brewers!

at the

and the award

arkwright’s!

hidey-holes and hidden gardens for all your work-dodging needs...

back of

for croydon’s

our sole

most compact

shepherd

and bijou

neame

beer-garden

pub, the two

goes to... the arkwright’s wheel, 151 north end,

brewers garden is where you’ll generally find croydon’s finest ‘bonzo’ bonham tribute drummer. improved beyond measure by landlord darren, it gets busy on palace home game days (it’s the deep palace supporters pub of choice)

croydon,

when they also lay on barbecues (weather

020 8649

permitting).

the two brewers, 221 gloucester road, selhurst, 020 8684 3544

8638

possibly croydon’s best-kept beer garden secret in that a lot of people don’t know it even

yates’!

exists - tucked away at the back of yates’ wine lodge, a rather pleasant and surprisingly large split level decked patio. plenty of seats, heaters and covered bits, plus a couple of handy steps to fall up / down (which I have). a hidden oasis of outdoor revelry on the high street. yates’ wine lodge, 3-11 high street, croydon, 020 8681 8219

it may be common knowledge to everyone else, but i didn’t know this place had a beer garden at all, let alone one that’s pretty sizeable and agreeable, so thanks to si (that bloke there) for pointing it out to me. every day is a day at school... fox and hounds, london road, west croydon.

fox & hounds! 10

HIDEOUTS! crown & pepper!

hidey-holes and hidden gardens for all your work-dodging needs...

another lesser-known garden that’s rather pleasant, down some stairs at the back of the crown and pepper. a really nicely done up space with some lovely plants and shrubs. i’ve generally chipped up here late weekday afternoons where i’ve found it to have a lazy, mediterranean feel. always a laugh negotiating stairs with a tray full of drinks, but we’re professionals, we can handle it... crown and pepper, 242 high street, croydon, 020 8688 7507

PAVED WAYS! the oval!

meanwhile, in another part of town, a plethora of paved pleasure...

as described within these pages: “The beer garden is like a sort of shrine to Apollo and Dionysus simultaneously - Apollo representing order – the fenced off green bits – and Dionysus relating to the sensual and spontaneous aspects of human character. That’ll be the rest of the garden & pub” all very poetic, and true, but what it boils down to is this - i can’t recall ever

having had a bad night in the oval beer garden. i’ve had a few i can’t recall at all, but... an extension of the character of the pub moved outside - friendly, a bit idiosyncratic and a lot of fun, this is probably our favourite garden, and now they’ve just had a swanky new BBq built i imagine even more time will be spent carousing, spilling half the drinks down the stairs on the way to the garden and being periodically blinded by the wall-light, brilliant place!

the oval tavern, 131 oval road, east croydon, 020 8686 6023 is it a pub? is it a restaurant? no, it’s

glamorgan!

the glamorgan, a seamless meld of both that does the best fish and chips in town - fact! south african owners grant and kathleen pride themselves on their food - and rightly so as it’s exceptional - but also maintain a friendly, informal pub atmos. the garden’s pretty (and massive) too and they do class bbq’s. a great place highly recommended! the glamorgan, 81 cherry orchard road, east croydon, 020 8688 6333 12

a perennial favourite, the dog has arguably the best garden in town with a permanent bbq and now, brilliantly, an alfresco pool table. we can personally recommend moonlit pool. A great garden in a nicely newly refurb’d pub. Beer garden detective top tip: if it’s very warm & sunny, expect a game of speed / hover pool as the edges of the table get so hot you can’t put your hands on them for any length of time - top fun! dog and bull, surrey street,

dog & Bull!

croydon, 020 8688 3664

a double-aspect pub, the crown has seats at both the front and under this

crown & sceptre!

rather marvellous tree at the back, next to its spacious car park. a friendly ‘proper’

EDGE! the bricklayers arms, the corner house, o’neill’s, the edge - call the pub what you

pub that does great food to boot. approved! the crown and

will this garden has seen some debauched

sceptre,

behaviour in its time...

32 junction road,

the edge, 1 south end, croydon

south croydon, 020 8688 8037

i vaguely recall some terribly drunken evenings in here with the now-defunct deep-

an unassuming

sponsored oakfield wanderers footie team.

outdoor space

refurb’d and unrecognisable inside from its

at the gun which

rather drab former incarnation, an

has, as you can

underrated pub with a huge garden which

see, disabled

remains a good spot to get away from it all.

access and is a

the windmill, 224 st james’ road,

fair size. possibly

croydon, 020 8684 2272

not the prettiest

windmill!

garden in town but it does what it says on the tin. the gun tavern, church street, croydon, 020 8667 1472 14

GUN!

PAVED WAYS!

a plethora of paved pleasure...

A BRIEF FORAY INTO THE WORLD OF LOST CROYDON BEER GARDENS. THIS PLACE IS CURRENTLY SHUT, HAVING BEEN THE DUKE’S HEAD, BODEGA and most recently something called cactus jack’s, but once upon a time it was the fiddler and firkin, a place of legend, and, seeing as though the garden’s still there, here’s some anecdotal evidence from local celebrity and friend of the mag natasha desborough: “in the mid-nineties i used to spend a lot of summer saturday evenings with friends in the fiddler and firkin beer

?!?!?!

garden. it was here that i first tasted a ‘blue death’ cocktail. all i know is that there was a nasty blue curacao

liqueur type thing in it, along with tequila, vodka and who knows what else. It was NAsty! but i drank it anyway. and then had a few more. it was the only time in my life i’ve ever fallen asleep on the concrete floor of a beer garden. i may also have snogged one of the sexy barmen that night. i may also have flashed my norks. who knows...”

14 south end, croydon.

two more

another garden

for the

of legend, the royal standard

road, the

was the place to

cherry

be for summer

trees in

cherry trees!

drinking for

south

those of us of a

norwood

certain age. back

(left) with

then it was unfenced and

one of the biggest gardens in town

grassy - a spot to

(plus BBQ), and the surrey cricketers

drink like

with its compact but pleasant space

royal standard!

(below) which, if the two ladies sat

bacchus or drift like pasithea, all

there are anything to go by, appears to

under the flyover.., even though it’s now

be a hotspot for teachers who want to

paved, it’s still a fine garden and the dash

get away from the little horrors...

across the road from pub to seating avec beers remains one of life’s little frissons. plus

the surrey cricketers, 23 west street,

legendary landlord martin is still there,

croydon, 020 8288 1781. the cherry trees,

dishing out the drinks. top man, top pub, top

32 Station

garden. more anecdotal evidence, this time

Rd, South

from erstwhile record reviewer and guitar

Norwood,

hero fergus who recalls:

London,

“drinking at the standard watching big

SE25 5AG,

hairy bikers run like girls across the road to

0871 917

escape stag beetles flying near them. Hahahaha!”

0007.

The Royal Standard, 1 sheldon street, croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 16

PAVED WAYS!

a plethora of paved pleasure...

another double aspect pub which is exceedingly pretty at the front, filled with interest inside and has a larger than you’d imagine garden at the back, replete with odd farm implements (and, in this picture, ‘cassettes’ nick and pippa). an underrated pub/garden that’ll hopefully thrive now they’ve got a new permanent landlady ... the woodman, 36 upland road, croydon, 020 8688 4725

woodman!

...take time out when you’re inside buying your drinks in the woodman to have a look skywards. one of the most interesting pubs in town, the low ceiling is covered with paintings and prints, including one of an erstwhile palace squad featuring vince hilaire and his amazing hair... a pub in which you wouldn’t mind everyone else being a bit late as it’s so fascinating...

another pub that’s unrecognisable from its former self following a relatively recent complete refubishment, formerly an average boozer it’s now a modern contemporary pub / restaurant type affair. with a real open fire (not so useful in summer but great when its cold). outside is this massive gravelled garden with two paved patio areas, one at the start of the gravelled bit and one just round the corner, and that rather engaging gazebo-thingummy complete

sandrock!

with comfy stools inside. odd? yes. strangely delightful? oh yes. billed as what I believe is

called a ‘destination pub’ it also has a car park and the food is really rather good. the sandrock, 152 upper shirley road, croydon, 020 8654 3829 18

KIDDIES COMPETITION! closing date 21 May Give your rubbish a second chance! Museum of Croydon competition for 5-11 year olds The Museum of Croydon is inviting 5 to 11 year old residents from across the borough to raid their recycling bins, create a model of the Croydon Clocktower, and win some great prizes. There will be three prizes: First prize: Solar powered MP4 player Second prize: Wind-up powered MP3 player Third prize: Solar powered weather station (Prizes supplied by Recycle for Croydon) All three winning entries will be displayed in the Clocktower Gallery as part of the summer exhibition, 'Treasures from Trash - creative recycling from around the globe' from 26 June until 30 October 2010. For more information, please see www.museumofcroydon.com. Participants simply need to post or email a photograph of their fantastic creations to enter. Closing date: Friday 21 May 2010. Full details at www.museumofcroydon.com in the Treasures From Trash Competition link! 19

MISSIONS ABROAD! venturing out of croydon - mind you don’t get a nose-bleed...

pictured: TOPIARY, Booze, Fags, WATER, BRIDGE, Rudderless Hippie... THE WILLIAM MORRIS IN MERTON ABBEY MILLS, A FINE PUB of dual character - on weekdays a relaxing place ON THE RIVER WANDLE TO SIT AND WATCH THE WATERY WORLD GO BY. VISIT AT THE WEEKEND and it’s vibrant and packed with ALL THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MARkEt visitors...

william morris! ...PLUS ‘ABBEYFEST’ STARTS ON JULY 6th FEATURES LIVE BLUES, EDINBURGH PREVIEW COMEDY, FREE LIVE JAZZ, A BIT OF THEATRE, short films AND MUCH MORE... ...AND A SHORT WALK DOWN THE RIVER GETS YOU TO DEEN CITY FARM, SCENE OF LLAMA ACTION (SEE MONTH IN PICTURES PAGE) ALONG WITH A HOST OF OTHER BEASTIES. AND IT’s FREE! MERTON ABBEY MILLS, MERANTUN WAY, LONDON, SW19 2RD, www.abbeyfest.co.uk

PERCHED on top of crystal palace

gautama!

hill, swanky ‘gautama’ BAR reasonable prices, NICE BEER, NICE FOOD, NICE VIEWS... ...OTHER GARDENS NEARBY: THE ALMA TAVERN (live music! saturday morning market in the garden!) , GIPSY HILL TAVERN (GRASSY! has a ping-pong ROOM!) and the railway bell (NICE FISHTANK! NICE GIANTCARVED

Beer Garden Detective Part II Next Month... 20

STONE HEAD IN THE BAR! NICE PATIO!)

Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May gets some spring rock. . .

“

It’s a funny old month, April,” I said to Edith over our morning pint of Baileys. “One minute it’s colder than a snowman’s bollocks and then we’re sweltering in Mediterranean temperatures, watching the daffs wilting in the heat.” It’s been one long holiday for Edith and me this month. I say long, but actually it’s gone really quickly, probably because we’re so old (yes, time does speed up as you get

a spot of live music at Scream Lounge. We did make a necessary detour to the Red Deer (yes we were desperate) to see most of Chamelion but had to leave after a while when we discovered we were the only females in the pub who weren’t pregnant. The next weekend we indulged our secret vice and pottered up to the bookies to have a little flutter on the Grand National. Rather than

Edith’s Grand National betting system of ‘that jockey matches my toilet paper’ proved uncannily accurate. . . older) and because we’ve been having fun (time files…..etc). We started the month with Easter (along with everyone else) and, after munching our way through an indecent amount of chocolate, we split our time between drinking in the Ship and the Green Dragon and

just putting a couple of quid each way on the favourite, we experimented wildly with trying to work out the best way to ascertain a winner. I quite liked the “bet on the horse with the name which reminds you of your favourite pudding” method and Edith finally

settled for the “that jockey matches my toilet wallpaper” method which proved uncannily accurate and she came out £14.76 the richer. Overjoyed with her success she went on to blow the lot on a poorly made decorating decision but was amused to find on leaving that the manager had slipped a “GamAnon” leaflet into her handbag. I’m glad to see that Scream Lounge have followed my advice to put on some more tribute bands. Iron On Maiden were fantastic and the event was attended by a large contingent of the Iron Maiden fan club who seemed to be jockeying for the coveted “rarest t-shirt” accolade. I never cease to be amazed at tribute bands who not only sound like the bands they represent, but look like them too (although in this instance ‘Bruce Dickinson’ was a tad on the short

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side). Don’t miss their Nirvana tribute night on Friday 28th May with Nervana supported by the Hangovers making their longawaited return to the stage. Just for a change I thought I’d venture a bit further afield for a day out, and I forayed up to London to meet the fabulous Miss B who had

picnic doileys to toddler-sized saucepans but does not have a pub which serves food. We eventually came across a café which had nothing but egg sandwiches on white bread and one type of coffee (instant), although this did save us the dilemma of which type of coffee we wanted and whether it should

It is to Croydon’s eternal shame and my considerable annoyance that we don’t have a venue the likes of the O2 Islington. . . popped over from Australia. We met outside The Famous Cock (famous for what?) and had intended to have a cultural day at the William Morris exhibition but we got hopelessly lost (Walthamstow does not believe in road names and Miss B’s trusty compass, purchased in Oz, got confused by its proximity to the North Pole) and we ended up in Walthamstow Market where you can buy anything from belly dancing costumes to cows’ feet and

be skinny or not. We spent the evening at the O2 Islington Academy where the amazingly brilliant Voodoo Six were supporting the slightly disappointing Union (rather too Bryan Adams for my taste). Unfortunately my view was obstructed for the most part by a tall man with extraordinarily wide hair – when I am Queen I shall pass a law compelling such varmints to tie their frizz back or use some sort of hairnet. The O2 Islington Academy is a wonderful venue,

smaller than Brixton but much larger than a pub, and it is to Croydon’s eternal shame and my considerable annoyance that we don’t having anything similar here. Islington actually has two good venues as the Relentless Garage is just up the road so you’d think somewhere the size of Croydon could manage one. Sorry, rant over, back to reality and Croydon. To the Stag & Hounds actually, to see Brightwhite and to marvel at Anthea’s ability to sound exactly like Alanis Morissette. Edith danced about so wildly she got entangled in the St. George’s Day bunting draped around the bar which got caught on one of her protruberances – she says it was her brooch……. Well, that’s all for this month. I’ll be back next month, providing I survive the Ship’s Doctors & Nurses Fancy Dress Night on 15th May.

Auntie May returns next month... (photos - dark angel photography)

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News-hound May contain news.

ad news to start with this month. As I’m sure most of you are aware, the wonderful STUFF shopping emporium in Middle Street has closed. It’s a bloody shame, given the hard work and enthusiasm shown by and eminating from everyone involved. I won’t go into the why’s and wherefores, but I will say this, that, having spoken to David, he’s thrown down the gauntlet and asked us to tell you that there’s a ready-made, fabulous undercover market in Croydon waiting for someone to come in and re-open it. More on that next month, but we all know it’s a bloody goldmine waiting to happen, and would have become one imminenetly, had it had the chance to do so. We’ll miss it hugely. Sodding banks. Oh, did I say that out loud? Good. Better news now and our huge congratulations go to The Cricketers in Shirley who have just been awarded Croydon Pub Of The Year by the Croydon and Sutton Campaign For Real Ale fellas. Excellent work. We have it on good information, for you ale-drinkers, that Ray the Landlord currently has Pictish Black Diamond, Southport Golden Sands, Rudgate Ruby Mild, Dark Star APA, Black Hole Red Dwarf, O'Hanlons Port Stout and Harveys

Sussex on (correct at time of going to print, so don’t blame us - or them - if they’ve run out!). Ray also serves a legendary curry and the pub has log fires, a nature reserve and a wideranging ale-ordering policy. So there. Well done to The Cricketers (47 Shirley Rd, Addiscombe). Elsewhere, more Boot Led Zeppelin news, following the completion of their epic live DVD this month. Word reaches us on the grapevine that the chaps are returning to The Fairfield Halls on 17th June, which is great news. We went to the last gig there and it was fantastic. More on that next month too. More exciting news regarding this year’s Croydon Summer Festival now - having spoken with main organisers Jenny and Davina it transpires that negotiations are underway to get The Damned to headline this year, as a sort of homecoming

STUFF

gig. I hope I’m not giving anything away that I shouldn’t, but I find that rather exciting. Also on the bill are Martha and The Vandelas and TransGlobal Underground. Now THERE’S a lineup. Can’t wait! Anyway, hopefully I haven’t got anyone into trouble - that is the end of the news, please return to what you were doing. Got news? E-mail: angela@deep-london.co.uk. Ta!

Boot-Led Zeppelin

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

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

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

Remember, we don’t expect you to go trawling all over South London looking for a green Hoob but if in the course of your travels this month you happen to spot a green Hoob then really, what could be easier than to let us know and you may win a lovely prize (and get your picture in the mag and get kudos etc etc). This month’s clue: Groove is waiting for the sun to come out on one of our best beer gardens in its accompanying PUB. Closing date for this month’s competition is 25th May 2010. Good luck and happy Hoobspotting...

here’s Groove, look, (after a brief scare when he was put in the lost and found) relaxing on top of the fridge because he’s so cool behind the downstairs bar in the Scream Lounge. The clue, if you recall, was that Groove was listening to some music in a bar, and Scream is Croydon’t finest live music bar, so it was obvious really. We had quite a few 27

entries this month, so thanks to everyone who bothered, and congratulations to this month’s winner, Donna Gallagher, who was very quick off the mark and wins some bespoke aromatherapy bath products courtesy of MarieClaire Aromatherapy. Well done to everyone who spotted him - Good luck this month!

Stockists: CENTRAL CROYDON: • All Bar One • Bar Red Square • Bar Se7en • Beanos Records • Bedford Tavern • Black Sheep Bar • Brief • Bull’s Head • Clocktower (Tourist Info) • Dog & Bull • Eagle • Fairfield Halls • Goose on the Market • Gun Tavern • Green Dragon • Half and Half Lounge Bar • Loop Pool Bar • Milan Bar • Mojama • Natterjacks (St George’s Walk) • Royal Standard • Ship • Spreadeagle • Steelpoint Tattoo • Strictly UK (Tramms) • Surrey Cricketers • Tiger Tiger • Timebomb Clothing • Walkabout • Yates’s Wine Lodge EAST CROY: • Builders Arms • Glamorgan • Orchard • Oval • Porter & Sorter • Tramlink Info Centre • Warehouse Theatre WEST CROY: • Bird in Hand • Sims Tattoos • Davys Wine Bar • Forbidden Planet • Fox and Hounds • Windmill

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

Every Day: • Art: Ronald Searle Until 4 July. An exhibition to celebrate Ronald Searle’s 90th birthday. Over 90 works by one of the 20th Century’s greatest cartoonists. The Cartoon Museum, 35 Little Russell Street, London, WC1A 2HH, 020 7580 8155 www.cartoonmuseum.org • Museum: East Surrey Museum Small local museum in Caterham. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org

Every Monday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Use it or

Something to do every night of the week, Yay! lose it. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Quiz: Green Dragon - NEW! Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz is BACK 8pm every Monday. Jackpot round! Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon • Sport: Roller Derby - NEW! St Georges Walk 6-8pm Ladies 18+ for skating. Ref's needed, can be male. For more info contact Dee on 07735 424823 or email croydonrollerderby@live.co.uk • Gay: Camp Bingo Hosted by Miss Isla Blige. Starts 8pm with various prizes. Happy Hour Drinks when you buy your books until the first number is called. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: Blue Monday Buy one hour of Pool and recieve one hour free of charge. Don’t worry if you are on a one-hour lunch break - we will give you a voucher to use another day. If you are not a member you can join at reception free of charge if you bring some ID along. More about free membership. Half price on all drinks Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm Fridays 5pm to 9pm Open Midday until 11pm Admission is free of charge Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: Half Price Mondays 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. With music from The Katie and Alex Show. Free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Every Tuesday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it. Monday Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com 29

• Music: Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday Night at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. All welcome. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Quiz: The Horseshoe - NEW! Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz travels to Warlingham every Tuesday from 8pm. £1 entry, table snacks, cash and wine prizes and new jackpot round. The Horseshoe, Farleigh Road Warlingham, Surrey CR6 01883 622 009 • Quiz: The Pembroke 8pm. 50p per person per round. Plus 2 for 1 on pizzas. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Quiz: The Builders Arms Fun general knowledge quiz. The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP 020 8654 1803 • Club: BAR WARS These are the drinks you're looking for… Every Tuesday at Black Sheep, the drinks deals are a force to be reckoned with...£1 a pint of Carlsberg, Olde English, Tetley's & Gaymers Pear Cider, £1 house spirit and mixer, £1 shot of Sourz or Wild! FREE entry before 9pm! Doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Freedom of Expression presents the best in acoustic music, comedy, poetry and magic - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. From 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Fitness: Yoga Classes Every Tuesday from 7.30pm-9pm. £5 a class for 6 sessions. Beginners welcome. 140 Brighton Road, Purley. 0208 763 2629 • Dance: Belly Dancing Come and join the fun every Tuesday. Classes are for women only and suitable for all ages, sizes and levels of ability. Make sure you wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to tie around your hips to really get you in the mood! Open level - suitable for all 6pm7.15pm

what’s on In depth class - suitable for experienced dancers only: 7.30pm8.45pm. £7 per class. Call Charlotte Desorgher on 01342 850423 The Green Room, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Dance: Ceroc Learn to Ceroc every Tuesday in the Arnhem Gallery. Ceroc is an exciting and stylish modern partner dance which can be performed to all types of music. It’s very easy to pick up, no special clothes are required and you don’t need to bring a partner as we make sure everyone mixes together. Beginners: 8pm; Intermediate: 9pm Freestyle: 9.30pm-11pm Membership £2, Admission £6 For further info tel: 020 8466 5030 or visit: www.cerockent.com Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Every Wednesday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it. Monday Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Sport: Roller Derby - NEW! Monks Hill Sports Centre 6:45-8pm Ladies 18+ for skating. Ref's needed, can be male. For more info contact Dee on 07735 424823 or email croydonrollerderby@live.co.uk • Pool: The Oval Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: Mike K’s General Knowledge Quiz From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz, non-members welcome! Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road, Caterham CR36QB

Something to do every night of the week, Yay! • Quiz: Foxley Hatch Every Wednesday from 8pm. £1 entry per person - winner takes all. Maximum 4 on a team. The Foxley Hatch, Purley • Event: Talent Night Talent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday. £200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE www.whyteleafetavern.com • Gay: Karaoke Every Wednesday. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: King Of Clubs Loop Lounge Poker Night: It's the standard Texas Hold’em format that we all know and love. This night is open to all Loop Lounge members. To register an interest and book a place at our tables please visit our website. Open Midday until midnight Half price on all drinks: Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm, Fridays 5pm to 9pm Open Midday until 11pm. FREE entry. Dress: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Over 18s only - ID required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Dance: Swing Patrol swing dance classes, 7pm, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Every Thursday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it. Monday Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Tattoos: Walk-In Day No need to book in advance on a 30

Thursday only at Sims, get there early! 11am-6pm Sims Tattoos, 69 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XR, 020 8684 6967 • Quiz: Two Brewers From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre From 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Quiz: Purley Arms Every Thursday.. Purley Arms, 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon, 020 8686 3792 • Quiz: JF Big Quiz £1 per player, win prizes, league points, and maybe cash in our Open The Box game! New teams always welcome. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: ALT.X Rock / Metal / Alternative with DJ Tony X plus guests. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 10pm, plus £1.50 shots of Jager all night! Free before 10pm, doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Check daily what’s on for who’s playing when. 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Dance: Clog Dancing Free taster sessions for newcomers to try out some lively N.W. English clog team dances - wear trainers or similar footwear. Musicians with portable acoustic instruments always welcome too. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as some Thursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm. FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056 (eves.) for details United Reformed Church Hall, corner Enmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood • Dance: Morris Dancing North Wood Morris Men are teaching

what’s on Men's Morris to complete beginners on Thursday evenings at the Scout Hut in Purley Park Road at 8.15 pm and newcomers are welcome (first call 020 8668 1830) see www.northwoodmorris.org.uk • Dance: The South East London Lindy Hop Club Come and learn to dance Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) like they did in the 1940's. No partner required and Caron and Steve specialise in helping those with two left feet get together with those with two right. Doors open 7.30pm Beginners Class 7.45pm Intermediate Class 8.30pm Freestyle (practice) 9.15pm The Royston Club, 85 Royston Road Penge, London, SE20 7QW www.52ndstreetjump.co.uk • Club: HUSH HUSH - NEW! Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick Hush Hush drinks offers Double vodka & red bull £1.50 Bottle of wine (white or rose) £5.00 House spirit and mixer / shot £1.50 Bottle of beer / wkd / Smirnoff Ice £1.75. All other drinks half price (except champagne). Admission: 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required “Keep Thursdays Hush Hush” Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

Every Friday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Music: DJs Every Friday Night The Folly, 13-15 Selsdon Road,

Croydon, 020 8688 3920 • Music: Live Music Alternating live bands and karaoke every Friday Night The Bedford Tavern, 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF, 020 8688 2584 • Karaoke: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8.30pm every Friday night. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Music Every Friday night from 8pm. Plus 2 for 1 on Corona and Jacques. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Event: Wii Night Every Friday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Music: Free Jukebox Fridays Pickachoon for nowt. The Red Deer, 279 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6EQ, 020 8688 5599. • Club: WTF? Four decades of Indie, Alternative, Electro and Punk hits with DJ Zoe Urchin. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Starsound Gold DJ playing all styles of music. from 7pm The Swan and Sugarloaf, Brighton Road, South Croydon • Event: Whitechapel’s Trail of Terror A highly entertaining and informative tour round the East End hunting ground of Jack The Ripper with John ‘Creepy’ Chambers. CHECK THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING BEFORE HEADING OUT. www.myspace.com/ whitechapelstrailofterror 07507 391 706 31

• Photography: Camera Club Camera Club meeting in West Croydon every Friday night welcomes visitors and new members. Full programme of events including print/slide talks, portrait evenings, competitions, etc. Ample parking. Contact Colin on 020 8665 1678. Visit www.thorntonheathcameraclub.co.uk

Every Saturday: • Market: Surrey Street London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Monday - Saturday. Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Market: Garden Market The Alma Garden Market hopes to create a vibrant bustling market place in the large private courtyard of The Alma pub in Crystal Palace. It runs every Saturday with over 20 stalls selling plants & flowers, beauty products & treatments, exotic oils, olive oils, capers, strawberries, chocolates, jewellery, hand made cards, rugs, leatherwear, knitwear, deli produce & a wide range of arts & crafts from local artists, plus hot food and collectables - and the Jerk Chicken man will be there! 10am - 4pm The Alma, 95 Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 www.thealmapub.com • Music: Live Rock Bands Every Saturday Night Portmanor, Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4UF, 020 8655 1308 • Music: New Orleans Jazz Quality live jazz every Saturday Night. From 8.30pm. £6 entry includes free raffle. Blackheath Hockey Club, Rubens Street, Sydenham, SE6 4DH (behind Old Rutland Pub) • Music: Various Live music every Saturday Night. The Surrey Cricketers, corner of Lower Coombe Street and West Street, Croydon. • Club: Linton Dance Bombs. Funk Rockets. BeatSeeking Missiles. Never Outgunned. Cheap Sheep drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, free before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233.

what’s on www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM Des Paul and Chris Brooks playing out the best in commercial party and dance anthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and 80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House. Admission free before 10pm, £7 after. Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dress code: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear. Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk • Music: Various Live music most Saturday nights. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon. 020 8657 6655 • Gay: Party Night With guest DJs. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com

Every Sunday: • Music: New Orleans Jazz Every Sunday 12.30 - 2.30pm at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. Entry £2, dance floor, raffle, great atmosphere at one of the longest running Jazz Pubs in Great Britain The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live Jazz Lunchtime Jazz every Sunday from 1pm. See daily what’s on for who’s playing this month. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Live Blues Live blues at The Oval - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. Every Thursday and Sunday. Bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry!

The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Quiz: The View Every Sunday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Quiz: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8pm. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Karaoke: The White Horse Every Sunday Night from 7pm. The White Horse, 1 Selhurst Road, Selhurst, South Norwood, 020 8240 0948 • Music: Open Mic Musicians (all instruments) welcome. With one of our 4 fantastic hosts: Dave Mac, Rob Cushman, Neil Mac and Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Poker: The Alma Tavern From 6pm. The Alma Tavern, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, East Croydon • Event: Whitechapel’s Trail of Terror A highly entertaining and informative tour round the East End hunting ground of Jack The Ripper with John ‘Creepy’ Chambers. CHECK THIS EVENT IS HAPPENING BEFORE HEADING OUT. www.myspace.com/ whitechapelstrailofterror 07507 391 706

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Tue 11 May • Music: Open Mic Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk

Wed 12 • Sport: Atletico Madrid v Fulham Football. Uefa Europa League Final 19:45. • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk

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what’s on • Pool: Croydon 8 Ball American Pool Knockout Competition Test your pool skills every Wednesday with our new weekly cash prize competition that will also see players gaining ranking points to become Croydon’s number 1 pool player. 10 Week Ranking League, Cash Prizes, £10 Entry Fee. More info on the website. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: ACOUSTIC CHAIRS 9pm. Formerly a regular duo here, these guys are back together and they’ll be a favourite again in no time! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 13 • Sport: ICC World Twenty20 Cricket - the 1st semi-final - England v tbc. Starts at 4.30pm BST. • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Event: Wine Tasting Half and Half are pleased to bring you another wine tasting event. Hosted by our wine expert, we'll get you to sample some of the finest wines from around the globe. Spaces are limit and tickets cost £15PP 19:30 - 22:30 HALF & HALF LOUNGE BAR 282 HIGH STREET Croydon, United Kingdom • Music: Papa George (solo) A National steel romp from the popular resonator master. . Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Club: Hush Hush Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more.

There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick. Admission 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Avenge Thee + Naime Sigil + Flood These Walls + Penance. £5 (Includes Free Entry To Black Sheep Bar). 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Shush + Kelly & The Blow Ups The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Fri 14 • Sport: ICC World Twenty20 Cricket - the 2nd semi-final - Pakistan v tbc. Starts at 4.30pm BST. • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: FIRE AND WATER 9:30pm. Back with their full lineup - 70s era Classic Rock covers to remember The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Todger + The K!Nights Of Rad (Bizarre Rock) Upstairs - £3 - 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: The Illicit + The Muscats + Alt Track Plus more tbc (Indie Rock/Electronica) Downstairs £4 On The Door, £3 W/Flyer. 7pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 33

020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Croydon Comedy Club Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG, Booking line: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: DJ BennyManyHats The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Sat 15 • Sport: Chelsea v Portsmouth Football. The FA Cup Final. 3pm KO. • Event: Morris Men Morris Dancing at The Standard from 5pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Music: No Nonsense 9:30pm. Rock/Blues band, back by popular demand, the place to be is right here! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: Basstrap Expect the usual Awesome BassTrap Decor, plus UV cannons around the club and direct from Ibiza, massive C02 cannons throughout the night. No mess required! DJ line up coming soon Admission 9pm until 4am Advance tickets tbc Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Event: Doctors & Nurses Fancy Dress Night with live music from Dr. Smutglove 2am bar - free entry The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • CHARITY: OXJAM Live music from Ugly Dulcet and Banned Sauce Live! in support of Oxfam. Come down and support Oxfam at Oxjam. Tickets are £4 prior to the event and £5 on the door. 20:30 - 23:30 The Grey Horse, Kingston, 46 Richmond Road, London.

what’s on More info: www.oxjam.org • Music: Don’t Ask (Rock/pop covers) Downstairs £5 W/Flyer, £6 On The Door 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: We Can Butt Groove! SLIDE ON DOWN AND GET RIGHT BETWEEN THE GROOVE WITH TUSH SQUAD DEEJAYS THOMMY GLU-7 & JONNNY BOLAX, WHIPPING UP A FRENZY OF NEW CLUB BEATS, HIPHOP, FUNX, BASHMENT, FREAKY DISKO, SKA, 60s SOUL, MASH-OFFS & MUCH MUCH MORE AT THIS MARVELOUS NEW BRIXTON VENUE. THE QUEENS HEAD HAS A SUPERB SELECTION OF BEERS, WINES & COCKTAILS, GREAT FOOD, A SPLENDID GARDEN & FRIENDLY STAFF, AND IS JUST 5 MINUTES WALK FROM EITHER BRIXTON OR STOCKWELL TUBE. ADMISSION IS FREE ALL NITE LONG. 20:00 - 02:30 The Queens Head, 144 Stockwell Road, Brixton, SW9 9TQ • Music: The Soul Experience (Old School R&B big band, Motown/Stax etc (Upstairs) £5 W/Flyer, £6 On The Door 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Dj Freeqboi Live In The Lounge Bar (Anything Goes!!) Free Entry - 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ Rob Delta The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Sun 16 • Sport: Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 motor racing. Race starts 1pm. Live on the BBC. • Sport: ICC World Twenty20

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on Cricket - the final. Starts at 4.30pm BST. • Sport: BUPA Great Manchester Run Running. Manchester. • Sport: Scottish Cup Final More info from: www.scottishfa.co.uk. • Music: Ritchie Lane Band (formerly the Freeze) Featuring Orlando Shearer on upright bass, Ritchie & Co take us back to the smoky blues dives of 60s London; and, then, er, somewhere else again. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Grand Re-Opening Party To celebrate a massive refurb, The Glamorgan opens at 5pm with a South African Braai (BBQ) and live music from Junk Time Party and The Kicks. £5 in - includes a BBQ voucher. The Glamorgan, Cherry Orchard Road / Cross Road, East Croydon • Club: Precious Sundays Bar se7en presents PRECIOUS SUNDAYS each and every Sunday night... Dj's on the night playing the best in UK GARAGE, FUNKY HOUSE, R&B, HIP HOP, BASHMENT and CLUB CLASSICS: CLK (MTV BASELOUNGE), DEEZEL DEEJAY, KIPPA D PLUS SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS... 2-4-£5 DRINKS ALL NITE FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Please note smart trainers are welcome (no air bubbles) No I.D No ENTRY Bar Se7en, The Arcade, High Street, Croydon • Music: The Sunday Service with DJ Elmo. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • 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 34

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

Mon 17 • Quiz: IDAHO Quiz Hosted By Wendy @ The Green Dragon In Support of: INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA 6pm start. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: IDAHO Day It's INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA and we're rounding off a day of awareness events taking place all over Cro, with an exhilarating night featuring guest speakers representing IDAHO, an Anti-Homophobia Film screening and live music from some talented artists from the LGBT community; Chris Dye and Dawson & The Diff-Rents with resident DJ Linton on the decks til late. 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Tue 18 • Sport: Brighton Races Flat horse racing. 241 tickets available for this meeting - (book in advance only at www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk). FREE bus from Brighton station to the racecourse. First race 2.10pm. • Music: Choose-Day Bizarre and eclectic interactive DJ set hosted by The Dream, guitarist from local metallers Miss Nicaragua. This week’s featured album: Adam and The Ants - KIng’s Of The Wild Frontier. Free entry. 8pm. The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Eddie’s Brother, General Paulus, Laveer, Alice Doyne. 8pm FREE! The Green Dragon,

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Wed 19 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon - entry deals available when buying your train ticket. Afternoon meeting. More info from: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Pool: Croydon 8 Ball American Pool Knockout Competition Test your pool skills every Wednesday with our new weekly cash prize competition that will also see players gaining ranking points to become Croydon’s number 1 pool player. 10 Week Ranking League, Cash Prizes, £10 Entry Fee. More info on the website. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Crows Feet 9pm. NEW! John (Formerly of Stolen ID) has put this promising band together & this is their first JF gig. One to watch! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: DUBKULTURE heavy vinyl dubstep collective, featuring controller PISTONSBENEATH and guest DJS. Doors 8pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 10pm, £2 after. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8-11pm. £1.50 pints, £1.25 spirit mixers, £1 shots, £2.50 vodka Red Bull. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Thu 20 • Sport: PGA Championship Golf from Wentworth. 20th-23rd May. • Music: Steve Matthews and Steve Morrison Haunting slide, slick guitar and great songs from these Oval faves. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Tilt at Windmills Live music. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: Emerald + The Awakened + Sarajevo + Six Second Silence - (Metal) £3 (Includes Free Entry To The Black Sheep Bar) 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Hush Hush Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick. Admission 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: Double R Cabaret & Burlesque from GOODTIME MAMA JOJO performing a special 35

routine. International Master Of Disaster MAT FRASER with all new Lynchian mayhem; super-suave crooner DUSTY LIMITS performing his very own take on Julee Cruise and some VERY special guests! Attendees can expect blood, beauty, mystery, nightmare, wonder, autoluminescence and much, much more from the likes of COCO MALONE, FIFI FATALE, CECILIA ROUGE and AKIMBO MOONCHILD! We have AMAZING NEW PRIZES and an all new game from the twisted recesses of the Double R imagination... All this for a mere £10! Tickets are available from www.wegottickets.com/event/78504 and table reservations should be made via therrclub@gmail.com Bethnal Green Working Men's Club more info: www.myspace.com/thedoublerclub

Fri 21 • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Inside Edge 9:30pm.Pop/Rock covers 60s-90s with Mike and the gang - a great night to be had! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Stone Soul Plus More Tbc - Free Funk/Rock live bands - Free Entry - 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Banned Sauce Zimbalam Surface Unsigned Festival Banned Sauce have made it to round 2 and need your support and votes. Tickets are 6 quid ( leave a message to reserve any ). Also you can vote for us by texting : South 5112. The number to text to is 64343...texts cost 1 pound. www.surfaceunsigned.co.uk/homepage 20:00 - 02:00 Bridge House 2, Bidder Street, Canning Town, London E16 4ST

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Music: DJ BennyManyHats The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Sat 22 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon - entry deals available when buying your train ticket. Evening meeting. More info from: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Sport: Champion’s League Final More info from: www.uefa.com. • Music: DJ Rob Delta The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Croydon Male Voice Choir Concert BOOK NOW FOR AN UPLIFTING AND RELAXING EVENING - Don't miss out on an evening of rich vocal sounds, reverberating round. Close your eyes and let the voices bathe you in pure deep harmonies. If you've never been to a live male voice choir concert before then come along and enjoy a new experience. We are priviliged to have the Croydon Male Voice Choir singing a selection of songs from the great musicals, classic opera pieces, hymns and spirituals. CMVC is one of the most dynamic choirs in Southern England with appearances on the BBC and has toured internationally. Tickets £10 in advance from the box office 020 8462 5583. In aid of St John's Cornerstone Community Project. 19:30 - 22:00 St John's Church, 251 Eden Park Avenue, Beckenham. • Music: DJ BennyManyHats 4th Saturday of the month. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Brightwhite 9:30pm.Steve and Sacha are back ... Need I say more? The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: DJ Elmo The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

• Club: Kinkyfunk Homecoming Champagne Shutter Party Line Up: Lewi Five 0, James Murray, DJ Kure, Mas, LostBoiz, Dan Lay, Scott Kemp. Half price drinks until midnight Get a champagne party pack for £5, which includes • glass of champagne • pair of shutter shades • glow band Admission 9pm until 4am £6 advance, more on the door Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: All Ages Show With Tilt At Windmills, [Unknown], Copy & Paste, Kabogaeries 1979 £5 (Under 14s Must Be Accompanied By An Adult) 7pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Witchfest Rockz 3 Awesome bands - ONLY £3 Upstairs. JUNKTIME PARTY www.myspace.com/junktimeparty BLACK WATER www.myspace.com/ blackwaterbandleeds KITTY LIPPS www.myspace.com/kittyLipps Raffle ticket £1 with Amazing Prizes like: Witchfest International 2010 all day Ticket (rrp £20) Witchfest International 2010 evening Ticket (rrp £10) Bourbon 70cl bottle (rrp £15) Witchfest T-shirt (rrp £15) CoA T-shirt (rrp £10) Witchfest Rockz T-shirt (rrp £8) Heart gram necklace (rrp £5) Nautical star necklace (rrp £5) Purple Glitter mug (rrp £5) Black Glitter mug (rrp £5) Pentacle wristband (rrp £2.50) Wristbands (rrp £1) Punk Badge (rrp £0.50) Beer from £1.90 a pint all night... 8pm - 12am The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, 36

Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Saturday Sessions presents Monza Box: Troy Pierce, Alexi Delano, Alex Under (live) 103: Valentino Kanzyani, Vera, Anthea (Phonica) Loft: Pitch, Mark Asbrey, Jonny Townsend, Adam Bloy, Voigtmann Baby Box: Quantize, Nisekay, Chris Stanford, Tred Benedict, Kenny Thomas The Ibiza residency comes to Ministry of Sound for the first of its parties this year. Renowned for its underground line-ups. May’s party sees Troy Pierce, Alexi Delano and Alex Under all make their debut in the Box. In 103, Valentino Kanzyani, Vera and Anthea spin out deep tech house. £20 Advance // £6 from 4am // Students £10 All Night Tickets available from: www.ministryofsound.com/tickets Ministry of Sound / 103 Gaunt Street / London / SE1 6DP

Sun 23 • Music: Diz & the Doormen Haunting slide, slick guitar and great songs from these Oval faves.Diz Watson and cohorts deliver a New Orleans-style mix of Barrel House, R’n’B, Rock 'n' Roll and Boogie Woogie. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Acoustically Speaking Eclectic Arts Network Presents Acoustically Speaking Music/poetry/spoken word - £5 - 6pm See www.Eclecticartsnetwork.Com For Full Details The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Music: The Sunday Service with DJ Elmo. The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • 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 • Club: Precious Sundays Bar se7en presents PRECIOUS SUNDAYS each and every Sunday night... Dj's on the night playing the best in UK GARAGE, FUNKY HOUSE, R&B, HIP HOP, BASHMENT and CLUB CLASSICS: CLK (MTV BASELOUNGE), DEEZEL DEEJAY, KIPPA D PLUS SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS... 2-4-£5 DRINKS ALL NITE FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Please note smart trainers are welcome (no air bubbles) No I.D No ENTRY Bar Se7en, The Arcade, High Street, Croydon

Mon 24 • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 25 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon - entry deals available when buying your train ticket. Afternoon meeting. More info from: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Event: Chelsea Flower Show 25th-29th May. For further details of the show, see: www.rhs.org.uk/chelsea or www.bbc.co.uk/chelsea. • Music: Freedom Of Expression with Mark Woods + open mic. 8pm FREE!

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Wed 26 • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Pool: Croydon 8 Ball American Pool Knockout Competition Test your pool skills every Wednesday with our new weekly cash prize competition that will also see players gaining ranking points to become Croydon’s number 1 pool player. 10 Week Ranking League, Cash Prizes, £10 Entry Fee. More info on the website. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Acoustic Drive 9pm.NEW! This duo we’ve found for you are a great talent, don’t miss it! The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: DUBKULTURE heavy vinyl dubstep collective, featuring controller PISTONSBENEATH and guest DJS. Doors 8pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 10pm, £2 after. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8-11pm. £1.50 pints, £1.25 spirit mixers, £1 shots, £2.50 vodka Red Bull. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Forever Exiled Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Thu 27 • Sport: England v Bangladesh Cricket - 1st NPower Test Match. 11am start. Lord’s. • Sport: Brighton Races Flat horse racing. First race 2.10pm. FREE bus from Brighton station to the racecourse. www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk. • Music: Obviously 5 Believers Croydon’s own Nashville, blues and rock combo; featuring Wild Bill Smith on harp, and Pete, Mark, Michael and Nick giving it some on guitar, drums, bass and guitar (again) respectively. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Kick Live music The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Loucifer Speaks Presents Sanity Burns, Cage 30 more tbc (Metal) £3 (Includes Free Entry To Black Sheep Bar) 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Hush Hush Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick. Admission 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: SHAKEAWAY ALCOSHAKES NIGHT plus ALT. X Rock / Metal / Alternative with DJ Tony X plus guests. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 10pm, plus £1 shots of Jager all night! FREE ENTRY before 10pm, doors 7pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar

Fri 28 • Event: Beer Festival Roughly 15 beers available. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Papa George Band 9:30pm. The Blues Man is back with his backing band - a unique style of blues talent for us to enjoy The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Nervana Nirvana Tribute With Nervana (Formerly Australian Nirvana) Plus The Hangovers (first Croydon show in over a year) £5 Adv (Ticketweb Or At The Bar) 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: DJ Wolfenchild Live In The Lounge Bar (Alt/Rock/Metal) Free Entry - 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Tek Talkin Hosted over two floors we'll be bringing you the finest in Tech, Deep and Tribal

House; With the chance to give your feet a break and relax to some Soul, Funk, Dub, and other chilled out tuneage. Top Floor: Tech, Deep, and a Tribal touch. Spun by: Paul Morton, Adam Mitchell (erstwhile Deep writeymonkey), Chester Sealy. 1st Floor: All things chilled. Programmed by: DM Select, DJ Pinstripe. We're expecting this to be heaving again - you're best off to get there quick smart. The door tax is still a recession busting £0.00, but we'd love a drink, thanks! 9pm-3am. The Old Crown, 33 New Oxford Street more info: http://doiop.com/tektalkin • Club: Peace In The City Presents... Fat Lips and Peace In The City presents a night of dizzying jazz, funk, and Brazilian rhythms. Live music from 8pm till 11.30pm and DJs after till 4am. Fat Lips http://www.myspace.com/fatlipsband "Like a jazz chorus line meets the Mighty Mighty Bosstones meets the Hawaii Five O band, they had the dancing crowd lapping it all up from start to finish. Lovely!.” YOTMOB http://www.myspace.com/yotmob A fresh new act from South London, morphing a musical mash of R&B, Electro, Dance Hall, Ska, Disco, Jazz and Punk, into a 100% pleasure inducing sound for your dancefloor debauchment. Rodrigo Lampreia http://www.rodrigolampreia.com.br http://www.myspace.com/rodrigolampr eia Touring in London. Contemporary Samba, Bossa Nova and Jazz singer flying in from Brazil. After DJ HATESY and guests playing the choicest dance cuts til 4am Doors 7.30pm - 4am. £5 Entry The Good Ship, 289 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JR • Comedy: Croydon Comedy Club Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG, Booking line: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 29 • Event: Eurovision Song Contest From Oslo. Live on the BBC. More info from: www.eurovision.tv. • Event: Beer Festival Roughly 15 beers available. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Music: DJ Elmo Open til 2am The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Music: DJs Freeqboi & Cherrybomb The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Event: Black and Red Party RED and black. Colours synonymous with AC Milan, roulette and Dennis the Menace…and now – for no other reason than “because they could” – also features as the signature backdrop to a new MUSIC and PARTY NIGHT as The Green Dragon, Croydon plays host to it’s very own Hacienda experience NOT TO BE MISSED. Live performances come in the shape of special guests, THE PRE-NEW (Jamie Fry, Gordon King and Shin-Yu of EARL BRUTUS) – warming up for GLASTONBURY; and Isle of Dogs quintet, CASH FOR CARS, in a night dedicated to Sex Pistols manager and one time Croydon Art College protégé, Malcolm McLaren. DJ’s Neil H (Toe Tapping Beats), Jamie E (Funky Soul Selection) and Sam P (Old School Hip Hop) will also be on hand to crank things up another gear and take all you revellers through an explosive Magical Mystery Tour of sounds through the ages!! Fusing the simple values of good music; a cracking venue, FREE ENTRY (!!), and cheap(ish!) drinks, this one is sure to go down in the memory!!! The action kicks off at 7.30pm!! Tell your friends and see you there!! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: B’Mused 9:30pmPop/Rock covers from across the decades, these guys make a welcome return to the JF. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley

Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: The Griswalds Stagefrite Presents The Griswalds, Boys From Brazil, 16 Guns, Snide (Punk) £5 On The Door, £4 W/Flyer The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Class of 99 Class of 99 is a trip back to the days when old skool garage and club classics took centre stage. Plus we inject an element of funky house to keep you on the dancefloor. Live PA - Shola Ama DJs Peeping Tom, DJ Okie, Andy G Admission 8pm until 4am Guest list £8 with full names emailed to info@2000bcpromotions.co.uk Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: SLIDE on the Terrace DAYTIME PARTY at Dex Club Rooftop Terrace, 467-469 Brixton Road, Brixton 2pm-10pm £8 Advance GREG WILSON “The Original Master Of Re-Edits” Norman Jay M.B.E. “Taught Me To Scratch” Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim) “Greg is a cornerstone of UK dance music” Tom Findlay (Groove Armada) More info: http://doiop.com/dex • Music: Size 9 Size Nine are back bigger and stronger than ever! Come join us at the Greenwich Beer and Jazz festival! The perfect pint-sized summer festival will once again will satisfy all the senses - with over 200 real ales, ciders and summer brews from the best of British breweries, bottled beers and summer cocktails and great good at a Festival Soul Foods area, this really has every ingredient required for a long summer’s day of chilling. Music and beer flows from lunchtime each day until 10pm making it the perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon. Size Nine perform at 3pm. Brand New Heavies are closing the night off so be sure to get your tickets

soon! See ya in the sunshine! The Old Royal Naval College Greenwich, SE10 9LWMore info: www.greenwichbeerandjazz.com

Sun 30 • Event: Beer Festival Roughly 15 beers available. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook! • Sport: Turkish Grand Prix Formula 1 motor racing. Race starts 1pm. Live on the BBC. • Sport: England v Barbarians Rugby Union International - 5pm KO. • Sport: Fontwell Races Jumps horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon to Barnham (near Arundel) - shuttle bus between Barnham station and the racecourse (£2 return), starting from 2 hours prior to the first race and returning immediately after the last. Family Race Day - First Race: 2:00 pm Last Race: 5:25 pm www.fontwellpark.co.uk • Music: The Groanbox Boys Always a superb night’s (eccentric) entertainment, American musicians Cory Seznec and Michael Ward-Bergman encompass old-time country, blues, folk and ragtime songs. With a stick. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Atm Open Mic Jam/Open Mic Night With Access To Music Students Admission By Dontation To Cancer Research The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Banned Sauce Plus Guests (funk/alt) £3 - 7pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 39

what’s on 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: The Sunday Service and Elmo’s Last Stand. Open til 2am The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon • Club: Kinky Malinki DJs The Groove Project, James Murray, George Turner, Dave Lane, Mike Steps, Ollie Killick. Admission 9pm until 4am Advance tickets £8 Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • 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 • Club: HAVOC D.L.R.P proudly present: Havoc celebrates its first Birthday in CR0, and who better to party with than all you bouncy rave bunnies! Take a hand full of awesome DJ's; Wurzle D, Dave Giles, Chris Davis, DJ YM, Rab Saris + Spacemonkey then add a twist of London, a hint of old school, buckets of U.V, a couple of hundred smiley happy ravers bake on a low heat for 8hrs + Havoc 3 is what you get! £4 b4 10pm £6 thereafter. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals all night: £1.50 pints, £1.25 spirit and mixer, £1 Sourz! Doors 8pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Flashback FLASHBACK 'strictly old skool' RETURNS - Join us at Bar Red Square for a night of pure entertainment, nothing but a good atmosphere and good vibes!!! Our DJs are on a mission to take you back in time, so if you are a lover of old skool House & Garage this

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... is the event for you!!! Remember no work the next day, you have no reason not to attend!!! DJs spinning the tunes & working the magic; SLIM D (resident dj), NEON (livefmuk), KURE, RENZI (touch94.0fm). Playing all the old skool classics and anthems we all like to hear!!! Request your song by writing on the event wall!!! LADIES & GENTS ARE FREE B4 10:30PM - £5 O.T.D THEREAFTER Dress code: dress 2 party, old skool style or smart & sexy No hats/hoodies/trainers - No bad attitude - ROAR 9PM-3AM Bar Red Square, 63-67 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QE

Mon 31 • BANK HOLIDAY: Late May Bank Holiday Hurrah! Make the most of it, it’s the last one until August... • Event: Brighton Racecourse Market Brighton market has over 500 market stalls every Bank holiday Monday for your perusal from fashion to food, Brighton bank holiday market has everything you need and has been firmly established as the South Coast's premier outdoor event. Brighton racecourse market is held on the edge of the racecourse looking down onto the town of Brighton. More Details: www.brighton-market.co.uk • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Music: Bank Holiday Acoustic Show With Bad Sign Plus More Tbc Free Entry - 6pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Cheese Rolling A strange (and dangerous) local tradition on Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire (near Gloucester). Competitors chase a large round Double

Gloucester cheese which is rolled down a very steep hill. More info from: www.cheese-rolling.co.uk or www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire/entertai nment/festivals/cheese_rolling

Tuesday 01 June • Music: Rob and Friends Jamming. 8.30pm kick off. Every 1st Tuesday of the month. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more upcoming events, find us on facebook!

Wed 02 • Sport: Fontwell Races Jumps horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon to Barnham (near Arundel) - shuttle bus between Barnham station and the racecourse (£2 return), starting from 2 hours prior to the first race and returning immediately after the last. Summer Afternoon at the Races First Race: 2:30 pm Last Race: 5:45 pm www.fontwellpark.co.uk • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Pool: Croydon 8 Ball American Pool Knockout Competition Test your pool skills every Wednesday with our new weekly cash prize competition that will also see players gaining ranking points to become Croydon’s number 1 pool player. 10 Week Ranking League, Cash Prizes, £10 Entry Fee. More info on the website. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Live Music 40

Act tbc. Check website. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 03 • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon - entry deals available when buying your train ticket. Afternoon meeting. More info from: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Music: Live BLUES Act tbc. Check website. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: FRANTIC PROMOTIONS & TERRORIZER GRINDHOUSE PRESENTS: Snakebite/ Teddy Bears Picnic/Between The Scream. Extreme metal at the Scream Lounge. Doors 8pm. Entry £4 www.myspace.com/franticpromotions The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Club: Hush Hush Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick. Admission 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... • Gay: Quiz First Thursday of the month. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: ALT X Freakshow South London's BIGGEST rock night presents FREAKSHOW, featuring THE MONSTERS OF SCHLOCK, the world's most extreme two man circus sideshow comedy magic extravaganza! These boys are on tour from Canada for one night only and not to be missed! Followed by DJ TONY X til late Doors 7pm, £2 before 10pm, £3 after CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 7-10 £1 JAGER SHOTS ALL NIGHT! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Sym-Choon Live music - The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1QD. www.myspace.com/theshipofcroydon

Fri 04 • Sport: England v Bangladesh Cricket - 2nd NPower Test Match. 11am start. Old Trafford. • Sport: Ireland v Barbarians Rugby Union International - 7.45pm KO. • Sport: The Oaks / Ladies Day Major flat race for 3-year old fillies (female horses) at Epsom Downs Racecourse. It’s also ladies day, so if you’re going, and you’re a lady, you will need a hat. www.epsomderby.co.uk. • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Stone Free 9:30pm. Micheal Boyd and his popular Hendrix inspired covers band are back at the JF. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076. www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: K*nt & The Gang (Downstairs) £3 (advance tickets available from the bar) 8pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Club: Liberty – The History – Part 9 After 12 years of promoting some of the biggest UK Garage parties all over the world, club Liberty touch down at Loop Lounge for the very 1st time to bring you part 9 of our history series! DJs Pied Piper, Martin “Liberty” Larner, Mike “Ruff Cut” Lloyd, Chunky Sunship, Spin E B, EJB & UNO, Kure, Mister E B2B J Da Buddah, DJ Platinum. Hosts Sharky P, Kie, Sparks, Hyperactive, Manic B, DT, UNO, Foxtrot. Half price drinks all night. Admission 10pm until 4am Entry from £5. Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

Sat 05 • Sport: Wales v S. Africa Rugby Union International - 2.30pm • Sport: The Derby Flat horse racing from Epsom featuring The Derby. Live on the BBC. More info from www.epsomderby.co.uk • Sport: Lingfield Races Flat horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon - entry deals available when buying your train ticket. Evening meeting. More info from: www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk • Music: DJ Rob Delta 1st Saturday of the month. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Music Act tbc. Check website. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • CHARITY: Help For Heroes Charity Event With Godsized, Against The Flood, Mordecai, Plus Guitar Hero roadshow, demos, workshops and giveaways from loads of instrument/amp companies, Win a free Metallica signature Les Paul guitar! £5 - Starts at 1pm The Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN www.myspace.com/screamstudios 020 8099 4624, 020 8686 5788 lounge@screamstudios.co.uk 41

• Club: Rave at the Races Afterparty Derby Day Party. DJs James Murray, Lewi Five 0, DJ Competition Winner, MikeyO, George Smeddles. Admission 6.30pm until 4am Entry £5 before 10pm, more after Dress Code: No caps, sportswear, or hooded tops. Jeans and trainers are permitted. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Club: 13th Floor Club 5 hours of 60s garage, pop and psychedelia! FREE before 10, then a fiver! 21:00 - 02:00 The Albany, 240 Great Portland St, London, United Kingdom

Sun 06 • Music: Live BLUES Act tbc. Check website. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Jazz Upstairs - FREE - 1-3pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • 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 • Music: FRANTIC PROMOTIONS PRESENTS: Godsized / Mordecai / Sworn To Oath / Mantra plus special guests Doors 7.30pm. Entry £5 Camden Barfly, 49 Chalk Farm Road, London - 020 7482 1268 www.myspace.com/franticpromotions • Event: Camden Green Fair London's largest free green event, held annually on the first Sunday in June in Regent's Park (midday until 7:30pm).

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Don’t forget to check out the weekly what’s on... Features green-audio stages, science and art crossover entertainment, comprehensive healing area, eco-futures careers and education area, a resource zone of the London Community Recycling Network (LCRN), Ye Olde Village Green scene, large children's area, speakers, workshops, campaigns, ethical marketplace, organic food villages, real beer, ale and cider bars, food and garden zone, animals and nature zone, giant pass the parcel, and the 10th anniversary of the BikeFest. See: www.camdengreenfair.org.uk • Club: Precious Sundays Bar se7en presents PRECIOUS SUNDAYS each and every Sunday night... Dj's on the night playing the best in UK GARAGE, FUNKY HOUSE, R&B, HIP HOP, BASHMENT and CLUB CLASSICS: CLK (MTV BASELOUNGE), DEEZEL DEEJAY, KIPPA D PLUS SPECIAL GUEST HOSTS... 2-4-£5 DRINKS ALL NITE FREE ENTRY ALL NIGHT Please note smart trainers are welcome (no air bubbles) - No I.D No ENTRY Bar Se7en, The Arcade, High Street, Croydon • Music: Set The Controls For The Heart Of Croydon Live music from the resonance association - experimental electronic rock - www.trahq.co.uk gregorian - ritualist drone doom www.myspace.com/gregoriandoom spucktute - electronic mind terror www.spucktute.net. From 7.30pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Mon 07 • Quiz: Wendy’s Wonderful Pub Quiz Pub Quiz with wonderful Wenders, 8pm, cash prize. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub

Tue 08 • Comedy: Comedy Night with Gareth and 12 comedians, from 8.30pm. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 - For more upcoming events, find us on facebook!

Wed 09 • Dance: Swing Dance Swing Dance classes upstairs, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition New! Pool competition downstairs: win a £30 bar tab! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Pool: Pool Competition Every Wednesday from 19.30 hrs. Balls and banter - a textbook night in the pub. £2 to enter, with cash prizes. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Pool: Croydon 8 Ball American Pool Knockout Competition Test your pool skills every Wednesday with our new weekly cash prize competition that will also see players gaining ranking points to become Croydon’s number 1 pool player. 10 Week Ranking League, Cash Prizes, £10 Entry Fee. More info on the website. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk • Music: Live Music Act tbc. Check website. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 10 • Sport: Fontwell Races Jumps horse racing. Direct trains from East Croydon to Barnham (near Arundel) - shuttle bus between Barnham station and the racecourse (£2 return), starting from 2 hours prior to the first race and returning immediately after the last. Summer Evening at the Races First Race: 6:30 pm Last Race: 9:00 pm www.fontwellpark.co.uk • Music: Live BLUES Act tbc. Check website. Live Blues every Thursday and Sunday bands start 8pm Thursdays, 5.30pm Sundays. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk 42

• Music: The Brian Hetherington Jazz Band Listen or jive to the authentic rythyms of New Orleans. 8.30pm-11pm. FREE! Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Club: Hush Hush Each week Hush Hush plan to bring a strong line up of residents and special guests. We already have support from Jonathan Ulysses (Ulybug /Space Ibiza) www.jonathanulysses.co.uk, Kids Of Funk (Perverted Audio) and more. There won’t be any cheese, just the finest in house music! It's just time to start the weekend and keep it hush hush! Special guest DJs plus residents DJ Lewi, DJ Billnick, Ollie Killick. Admission 9pm until 3am £6 / £3 NUS and guest list R.O.A.R. Smart/Casual Dress. Strictly Over 18 years of age only; photo ID is required. Loop Lounge, 12 Crown Hill, Croydon, CR0 1RZ. 020 8760 7000 www.looplounge.co.uk

Fri 11 • Sport: FIFA World Cup Let the fun commence! • World Cup: S. Africa v Mexico 3pm. Live on ITV. • World Cup: Uruguay v France 7.30pm. Live on the BBC. • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. FREE entry! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR. 020 8686 6023 www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Music Act tbc. Check website. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

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