Deep London Magazine October 2011 by angela ferrara

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deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • www.facebook.com/deeplondon • twitter @deep_london Hello there... ...welcome to issue 93, and a rather subdued editorial, because I have a stinking cold, and have had for about the last three weeks. To be honest it’s getting on my wick now, but there you go, I gather there’s a lot of it about. I just hope I’m feeling better by the 9th of October, when the Deep Massive will be down the Royal Standard defending our appaling record at their annual conker competition. In my experience, it’s tricky to swing a conker with the sniffles. And yes, I am getting my excuses in early... In other news, we’re happy to introduce two new members of said Deep Massive this month who are, shockingly, contributing under their own names in the form of Thomas and Evelina, who’ve written and designed (in that order) our new film review section - wave hello, readers! As for this month’s issue, we normally try to put out some sort of Halloween special, but I think we’ve probably pretty much covered that in recent years, with ghosts and haunted pubs, plague pits, the infamous Cane Hill urban explorer article and various other bits and pieces, so we’ve gone a bit left-field this year with an article on Ghost Signs. It’s got the world ghost in it, and that’s good enough for us. In fact, apart from the word ghost and our film special, Halloween seems to have passed us by a bit this year. We shall make up for it with some vigorous trick or treating and the visiting of as many parties as is humanly possible on the day itself. Elsewhere, there’s no month in pictures this month as there’s just too much bloody stuff going on so we’ve had to extend our listings pages. When I think back to issue one, when there was a total of about 8 events in the whole mag, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy that there’s just so much more to do these days. I’d be substantially warmer and fuzzier if I charged to put listings in - in fact I’d probably be able to afford the Ferrari below, but it’s all done with kindness for you, our lovely readers. If some more of you could pay us back by entering our photography competition that’d be lovely. There is a prize, you know! Finally, we were going to do a review of the Croydon All Stars Charity Gig which happened last month in aid of the riot victims, but we’re hanging on for that until November when the last bit that we wanted to put in will have been done, but while we’re here we would like to thank all the bands, helpers, raffle donators and especially you lot who came along. We’ll let you know the final total next month, but it was pretty impressive, so cheers! Right, that’s it from me, I’m off for a Lemsip and / or a large brandy. Have a wonderfully balmy October, a spooktacular Halloween and a safe Guy Fawkes night, and we’ll see you next month. Avanti, allons-y, cheers! Angela xxx Your Bonsai Editor with what she’d quite like for Christmas, so get saving - cheers! x 1

October 2011 Issue Ninety Three Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 (24 hour answerphone) e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: auntie may, petal dunwoody, thomas dennett-cook, evelina beckers advertising sales: call angela on 07910 506197 (24 hour answerphone) 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 Congratulations: Anne-Marie R.I.P: Dolores Hope, Jack Adler, Richard Hamilton, Andy Whitfield, Cliff Robertson, Donald ‘Ginger’ McCain, Michael Jarvis, Wangari Maathai, Mansur Ali Khan (Nawab of) Pataudi, David Bedford, Marv Tarplin, Bert Jansch, The Brief, Size Nine, The Bluetones (boo!). Cover Picture: Ghost Sign, Harrogate.

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OCTOBER 2011

THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:

Ghost Signs

German Beer Tasting

Streatham Oxjam

Auntie May

Lansdowne Lounge

Halloween Films

COMPETITIONS: Surrey Street / Deep Photography Competition - inside front cover - last chance to enter!

16 LISTINGS:

What’s On Guide

This Month’s Sport

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Petal Dunwoody investigates the phenomena of ‘Ghost Signs’. . .

e’ve covered Halloween in these hallowed pages many times before but of course we like to keep you, our noble readers excited, interested and inspired. You may want ghosties, ghoulies (but of course) and long legged beasties and we give you – Ghost signs (tenuous has been temporarily removed from the Deep lexicon). Ghost signs (also fading ads or brickads) are hand painted adverts on the sides of buildings, popular from the Victorian period – the first flush of mass marketing – up to the 1960’s when they were largely superceded by hoardings with paper signs and then TV and print. The Ghost Signs Project (www.ghostsigns.co.uk) has an archive of 600 or so pictures from around

there are about five on view as you cross over Clapham High Street. Ok, I am aware that their purpose was the same as the intrusive, ubiquitous signs taking 90% of our personal space, but the local nature of them and the skills of the artisan is something of value beyond the commercial interest, for example, time waiting on platform 6 at East Croydon passed more interestingly looking at the old Fyffe’s bananas sign opposite. The History of Advertising Trust (HAT) (www.hatads.org.uk/gallery/main.php?g 2_itemId=33) has pictures of nine extant ghost signs in and around Croydon, the most famous of which is the sign on the Surrey Street side of Millets (coincidently near where we found our first Geocache), where the yellow, red and

"Train travel is a bit like a walk through Curry’s these days, but why not have a look out of the window and you’ll see; 1) The real world and, 2) Some nifty signs that were part of our collective visual experience. . ." England and few in Scotland. The art of signwriting has been around a long time – Egyptians did it, people in Pompeii did it (erotically) long before it was used for advertising. Some examples of ghost signs are on the premises of the shop or company being advertised, but more frequently they’re plonked on the end house of street of brick terraces. You know that we try to exhort you all to look up and around you and here is another opportunity to check out and engage with your surroundings. Worthwhile for any reason but in this case rewarded with a view of functional art and design on a grand scale. Train travel is a bit like a walk through a branch of Currys these days - watching Glee in HD at 7.30am is lovely no doubt, but have a look out of the window and you will see; 1) The real world and, 2) Some nifty sings that were part of our collective visual experience Clapham

blue must have been impressively vivid when it was new. Another famous Croydon trader, Reeves, has got one still visible down Tanfield Road and there is a particularly good one in Cherry Orchard Road, on the masonry dividing the roof of two shops you will see ‘Jackson’s Boot repairs’. There is also quite a rarity in Derby road - the ‘Flicker video tape’ ghost sign comes from the 70s or 80s when painting directly on walls was out of fashion. As noted the HAT has 9 examples in Croydon, but we know there are more than that around - there is at least one more on Surrey Street alone, so why not pass a bit of time and have a look around, maybe take some pictures of a sign or two? Send them off to the Ghost signs project - and to us if you would like to join the picture of the month next month. Milletts, Surrey St.

Double ghost sign, shop doorway, Brighton

Embalmers ghost sign, oop north, y’know for Halloween Bryant & May, London Rd, Croydon

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CHALKBOARDS & WINDOW ARTWORK FOR PUBS, LOGOS CARTOONS & CARICATURES

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Which, as any Germanophile will tell you, means Beer! Here! Now! Well, that’s what we were told it means. . . Willkommen to German Beer Tasting at the Half & Half!

ong term Deep (née Wired) readers may recall some time ago we took six of the various reprobates who made up the Deep (née Wired) Massive down to The Beer Circus where we embarked on a ‘Beer Olympics’ - tasting many (too many) of the exotic and mainly highly potent alcoholic beverages they had to offer. It ended... fuzzily, but happily. Skip forward a few years and The Beer Circus is no more, having been replaced by The Half and Half, an establishment initially looked upon with suspicion by the Circus regulars but one which has proved iteslf to be

to get home in one piece. About 6 groups of friends - 20 or so individuals - are turned out, more or less filling up the comfy sofas downstairs at the Half and Half. Bowls of pretzels and mini frankfurters sit as yet untouched on every table and diffident yet cordial chat fills the air. Phil is our cheery (beery??) MC who we find out knows a lot about beer and is a genuine enthusiast, as he should be - Phil works for Cave Direct (www.cavedirectresources.com) who have been importing and distributing craft and artisan beers

"Beer number seven is uncharted territory - smoked beer!! Smoked barley with beech wood chip, in fact. Reminiscent of bacon and ashtray. Despite this we are not fans. . ." equally as avant-garde and adventurous in its selection of exotic and potent beers, so when we got the invite to attend their latest tasting session, this one entirely devoted to German beers, how could we possibly decline? Actually, there were a few moments when we thought of declining, as both of this event’s intrepid reprobates, your humble Editor and Petal Dunwoody, were laid low with the lurgie, but we are ever the professionals, and thusly decided to soldier on for the cause of booze. Yes, we are troopers. And so it was that we found ourselves on the 22nd September in the cosy downstairs area of the Half and Half, with tasting notes and pens in hand, at which point I’ll pass you over to Petal to complete the story, mainly because after beer three his notes were utterly incomprehensible to anyone but himself... “The task in hand is clear: to sample, learn about and otherwise appreciate 10 German beers of various styles and strengths and then

since 1979, and he’s spent much time in Germany, so he knows his stuff. This was also his third such event of the day which shows admirable constitution, although the Editor looks most discombobulated when he goes around the room asking people to introduce themselves to the group - I believe her exact words were ‘This is why I left the bloody Home Office, so

Blurry? Of course it’s blurry, we were DRUNK! 6

I wouldn’t have to do this sort of thing any more...’. But, initial discomfort over, Phil goes on to give us throughout the night some interesting social and scientific context to what we’re drinking, none of which I knew before, particularly that German beer is being taken over, in Germany, by the consumption of alcopops. Half and Half owner Ian and manager Daryl, who are pouring the beers, prove very able 'glamorous assistants'... My memory of the event was of a very good night becoming progressively hazy so I took some notes. Sadly, these too become progressively hazy but hopefully I’ve remembered enough that you’ll be encouraged to try similar events, which they run at the Half and Half regularly. But down to the business of the day, our (admittedly uneducated, palatte-wise) comments and those all important Deep London massive scores on the doors, with a free German numeral lesson thrown in... Eins) Jever Pils - 5% A classic North German beer, nutty, quite bitter. I thought a lighter version of Holsten Pils, bit of a palette refresher, could have drunk a few more (and I would have, except at

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this stage I was saying 'pace self, pace self' under my breath) . Average Deep Score (ADS) 6.5 Zwo) Augustiner Edelstof - 5.6% Brewed in the eponymous brewery in Munich using barley malt. This is a private brewery and quite a rare beer. We weren't too keen; we found it a bit watery, fizzy and cloying. ADS: 4 Drei) Monchhof Kellerbier 5.4% This is a Zwickel style beer, naturally cloudy. Fermentation yeast is still in the bottle giving it a bit of a bready smell. It’s a bit like an old geezers mild, but if you like a mild, alright. ADS: 5.5 Vier) Gaffel Kolsch - 4.6% Always served as chilled as possible, it is a blond beer from the Koln area. they say 'soft fruitiness', I suggest 'bit like Carling'. ADS: 3.5 Fünf) Andechs Weisse - 5.5% A wheat beer from Bavaria, fruity and refreshing. Apparantly, a breakfast beer with pretzels and sausage. Not on my watch. Historically the weis beer was brewed for the royal family. We rather liked this one... ADS: 6 After five drinks it was break time with many sausages and cheese bought out (very nice thank you), a chance to mingle outside. have a fag, stretch the legs and meet some more of our fellow tasters, all of whom were very nice. On return, given that we’d all now had five drinks, everyone was more loquacious and mobile, which Phil seemed briefly to take slight umbrage at as people were talking amongst themselves rather than listening. This eventually settled down but I think general consensus among the people we spoke to was that although it was very interesting, as the drinks flowed and people loosened up maybe the teaching aspect could’ve been lessened to allow the participants to ask questions or generally discuss the beers amongst themeselves. That’s not to say Phil wasn’t doing a great job, and we were having great fun. Sechs) Schneider Weisse - 5.4% Another Bavarian beer brewed by family brewers in a community

setting. Quite thick, fruity banana flavour. Quite warming (pace self...) we liked this one as well. ADS: 6.75 Sieben) Schlenkerla Weisse 5.2% Now we go into uncharted territory smoked beer!! Smoked barley with beech wood chip. Reminiscent of bacon and ashtray. Despite this we are not fans. ADS: 3.5 Acht) Schlenkerla Rauch Maerzen - 5.1% Smoked once more. Our glorious editor says "chewy", I suggest Benilyn with a wash for mental hospital walls. Don't let us put you off though. ADS: 2.5

lot more varied than we’d thought and especially Ian & Daryl for continuing to put on interesting booze-related events. It’s a shame not more things like this are done in town, or, if they are, that they’re not more widely advertised. And so - Bis zum nächstes mal - auf wiedersehen, leute!” The Half and Half, 282 High Street, Croydon CR0 1NG - 020 8726 0080 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00pm-12:00am; Sat 3:00pm-12:00am; Sun 3:00-11:00pm

Neun) Andechs Doppelbock - 7.0% Thats more like it! Dark beer from the famous Andechser monastery. Reminiscent, I thought, of a Chimay or Duvel. I must have liked this as my notes make no sense whatsoever. ADS: 6 And finally, the star of the show... Zehn) Scneider Eisbock 12%!! Bockbier, reverse distilled using a freeze process. It tastes very strong, quite heavy and rich but very tasty - could have drunk a lot of this (it does come in very small bottles). An incredibly rare beer apparently - typical, as it was our champion and I think the consensus in the room was that this was the best. ADS: 7.75 Despite the fact we can’t recall getting home, we do recall that we had a lovely time. After the inevitable initial reticence you expect in a room full of people you don’t know it was a cordial, enjoyable night. I will certainly go down to the Half for further events and we applaude Phil for making us see that German beers are a 8

Glamorous assistants Ian (left) and Daryl Exotic booze, pretzels, mini sausages, tasting notes, done!

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Deep heads into South London proper and tries not to get a nosebleed. . .

treatham. An ice rink, a club above the ice rink, a seemingly constant traffic jam by the park, a disastrous Sing Luther gig at that big pub on the High Street about 20 years ago. That’s it, that’s the depth of my knowledge of the place. Luckily though, Graham ‘Nipper’ Smith, seems to know it a bit better and has been busy beavering away organising a host of gigs in aid of Oxjam, a month long unique country-wide festival where thousands of fundraising music events are put on by ordinary people - from large-scale festivals to local sponsored busks - to raise money and awareness of Oxfam’s fight against poverty across the globe. In Nipper’s case, he’s arranged 5 events, an exciting assortment of local bands, acoustic acts and a few surprises to create a mini-festival based around Streatham High Road in the last two weeks of October

2011. As he says; “We want to see Streatham take it’s place as an area brimming with diverse, vibrant and globally-minded talent!” But don’t worry if you, like me, don’t know anything about the diverse, vibrant and globally-minded talent in Streatham as he’s managed to persuade (I’m sure there was no persuasion required for such a good cause) a host of Croydon’s finest to head north-ish, for the events. The lineups and dates can be found at the end of this little article, and in our listings, but suffice to say the one of the highlights, for us, and the climax of the events is an all-dayer at the Pied Bull (starts 2pm) featuring, as headliners, friends of the mag Junk Time Party (described in this very issue by Auntie May thusly: “If you've seen them before, you'll know that you can only leave a JTP gig on a high. I call it Happy Music.” And also, some time ago by Mat Martin as “Cockney Rock Superstars” a moniker they quite liked, actually). The rest of the lineup too is pretty special, with more friends of the mag in the shape of the always excellent Banned Sauce and a host of Oval regulars like Big Joe Louis, the fantastic Errol Linton, the Brothers of Muva Shovel and loads more, including exOval guvnor Graeme Miall and Nipper himself on the wheels of steel (I have never used 10

that expression before and hope I never do again). The press release describes the event: “A diverse range of bands and solo performers will concoct a heady mixture of blues, rockabilly, surf and funk. Oh! and there’ll be a few other things thrown in too!” They’re hoping to raise about £1000 for Oxfam, which seems to me eminently do-able given the quality of the acts across the 5 gigs, so do yourselves a favour, hop on a bus to South West 16, have a damn good time and raise lots of lovely moolah for a brilliant cause. We’ll see you at the bar... OXJAM STREATHAM LINE UP: Thursday 13th October - White Lion. 232 Streatham High Road NUKE B’NANA + UNIVERSAL TAAL PROJECT + DJ FASHION ANDY + MORE - 7PM - £5 ENTRY In Shop Performances at Streatham Oxfam Furniture Shop 23 Streatham High Road 20th October - TUNER + PAUL COOK AND THE CHRONICLES + VIA LUMINARA + MORE - 7PM 22ND October - HOMEBROOD + Acoustic Acts + Open Mic -3PM 29th October - BLACK ELVIS - 3PM Sunday 30th October The Pied Bull, 498 Streatham High Road, SW16 3QB. THE ALL-DAYER!! FROM 2PM WITH JUNK TIME PARTY + BANNED SAUCE + BIG JOE LOUIS + ERROL LINTON + JOHN O’LEARY + ANA BON-BON + THE FREEWHEELERS + THE EXPLODING MANGOS + OH! GUN QUIT + BROTHERS OF MUVA SHOVEL + MORE TBC + DJs GRAEME MIALL + NIPPER SMITH

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Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May returns to keep on keeping on. . .

ello again folks. Well, I've managed to persuade Edith that it's OK to venture out again following those nasty riots in August. She'd been spending all her time with a small paintbrush touching up her solar meerkats in the rockery and periodically checking the sky for falling satellite debris but was tempted out of the house with a ticket to see Ian Anderson at Camberley. I have to say, I was highly untempted, and arranged instead to pick her up afterwards. After waiting in vain for an hour I eventually found her sobbing by the stage door - apparently Mr. Anderson had reluctantly agreed to have a picture taken with her but her plans to form a new supergroup with

the beer until I caught sight of her samba'ing merrily past, clinging joyfully on to a strapping, half-naked tribal dancer. Apparently the jobsworth policewoman guarding the barrier refused to let her back through so she thought she might as well join the fun. After the procession, we wandered down and found a good spot to watch the fireworks. Despite being scheduled to start at 9.45, they were still shunting barges back and forth until 10.15 while we shivered on the riverbank (note to organisers - if you know it will take an extra half hour, why not start half an hour earlier?) but all was forgiven when the display started. I'm a sucker for fireworks and this was the best I've

“I’ve been so impressed by harmonica players I decided to have lessons, although Googling ‘mouth organ’ wasn’t such a good plan. . .” Gilbert O'Sullivan, the other of her heroes, turned to custard when Ian completely refused to co-operate, despite her proposing the rather brilliant name of JethrO'Tullivan. Our next outing was to the wonderful Thames Festival on the South Bank. We spent a pleasant afternoon dodging light showers, getting a bit lost on the Thames Path diversion and grumbling about having to pay £4.50 for a pint of beer before we crossed the bridge and lined up to watch the Night Carnival parade. I was so entranced by the prancing remote-control horses and magnificent dragons I didn't realise that Edith had attempted to cross the road to Walkabout to relieve herself of some of

seen, and lovely and loud. Music-wise this month I popped down to the Oval to catch Junk Time Party's return gig. If you've seen them before, you'll know that you can only leave a JTP gig on a high. I call it Happy Music. 'The Devil Made Me Do It' is a brilliant example of this and with the addition of Dave 'Devilmouth' Sears on the harmonica you'd be hard pressed to end a show on a better note. And talking of Junk Time Party, they opened the Croydon All Stars Charity Gig in support of those affected by the riots. They were followed by the newlyscalped 23 Enigma (I was pleased to ascertain that they've kept their hair in a plastic bag on the living room floor), and

then we were treated to the longawaited return of Kitty Hudson, with the talented Robin Guy standing in on drums (I am reliably informed, and can confirm, that he is indeed the UK's Hottest Rock Drummer). Richie "shall we do a song?" Hudson introduced a couple of new numbers which I look forward to hearing again at Witchfest on 12th November. Miss Nicaragua amazed everyone by playing without their trademark balaclavas, revealing that they are in fact. . . no I'm not going to tell you - you'll have to find out for yourselves. Penultimate on the bill were Banned Sauce with plenty of harmonica action and a drummer with a Taliban beard (which reminded Edith she was overdue for a trim). In fact, I've been so impressed by harmonica players this month I decided to have lessons myself. Googling for 'mouth organ' though was not such a good plan but I can report that I am now skilled in blowing and breathing at the same time! Headlining the show were the wonderful Boot Led Zeppelin who played with energy and trouserage and then it was just left for me to wander round persuading people to share their winnings with me in the thrilling 'bar tab raffle'. And thanks must go to Andy, Geoff and partly Elmo for doing a grand job with the music. That's all for this month - I'm off to bash the dirt off my snow-boots as my friendly local weatherman informs me that winter's planning an early onslaught this year. Stay safe and upright!

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Another new addition to the Croydon pub family hurrah!

eople who know me will know I spent 10 relentlessly dull years working as a civil servant in various buildings on the Wellesley Road, the putative highlights of which were mainly lunchtime drinking and any time spent away from the place, preferably when I should’ve been in the place. One of our regular haunts was the Lansdowne Hotel Bar around the corner, with its attached sandwich shop (who did a mean tuna mayonnaise sandwich). Skip forward the 8 years I’ve been the Editor of this organ, and to be honest I hadn’t given much thought to that particular area of Croydon until little posts and event invites started popping up on facebook for ‘The Lansdowne Lounge’, hailing itself as new. And you know us, we’d go to the opening of an envelope, so we thought we’d better get down there and find out what the coup is. The coup, as it turns out, is a huge refurb inside, still recognisable with the stained glass behind the bar (glad they kept that), but with all new everything else, all modern and clean-lined with plenty of seating, a big screen for sports and a healthy lack of ancient career civil servants mumbling into their pints of mild. Apparently the old bar had a bit of a bad rep, but all that’s gone now. The staff are exceptionally friendly, especially Annette the Manageress, they pride themselves on doing good food and on now being a smart, modern bar. We popped down there on a Friday night, where there were several leaving do’s going on, and we managed to hit their Happy Hour, meaning that a pint of San Miguel was £2.50 (I think, it got a bit

hazy), but even at other times the booze prices are eminently reasonable and, as they’re Palace fans, they also offer a Happy Hour from 2 hours before every home game kick off. On the events side, as they’ve only relaunched recently they’re still finding their feet, but they’ve already had some live music and plan to have much more, they’ve got a Christmas Fair coming up, they regularly have Palace memorabilia on sale and the end of October sees them hosting an Ann Summers Party. You can keep up date with everything going on at the Lansdowne on their facebook pageLansdowne Croydon. As you know, we here at Deep shed a tear every time a pub or bar closes (well, with the exception of some on the High Street which are absolute holes) and we do a little Snoopy dance when one opens, especially if it’s a bit off the beaten track. The Lansdowne seems to us to be a decent addition to Croydon’s bar scene, and one that’ll keep improving as more people get to know of it as a little hideaway away from the main drag, so we suggest, if you’re down that way, or even if you have to make a special journey, that you give it a go. Approved! The Lansdowne Lounge, 1 Lansdowne Road, Croydon (just off Wellesley Road).

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

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Listings Index: What’s on? 19 full weekly and daily guide All our information was correct at the time of going to press, but as the only certainty in life is change, we suggest you check before heading out. The opinions and reviews which follow are those of the Editor and staff - if you have an issue to raise about them, please contact us, rather than the venue.

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What’s On - Regular Every Day / Monthly Events: Book Now For: • Music: The Selecter® starring Pauline Black and Gaps Hendrickson 17th November 2011 Two tone legends appear at STAND! With a new album launch in September 2011 and Pauline's book published this year too, these are exciting times for the most SKANK-heavy of ska bands. More news and support details to follow. Doors 7pm / Support act on stage 8pm / Tickets £12 no booking fee. Buy online from Stand! or Fairfield. STAND! at Fairfield www.standatfairfield.co.uk. Arnhem Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Every Day: • Market: Surrey Street (Not Sunday) London’s oldest continuously running market since 1276, with fruit and veg, bits and pieces, meat and fish, hot food, all sorts. Use it or lose it, people. Open Mon-Sat from ridiculously early... Surrey Street, Croydon www.surreystreetmarket.com • Museum: Museum Of Croydon Monday - Saturday, 11am - 5pm (Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays) Permanent Galleries: Croydon History - Follow the story of Croydon from 1800 to now. The Riesco Collection of Chinese Ceramics is on permanent display in the Riesco Gallery at Croydon Clocktower. The Croydon Art Collection contains over 2000 paintings, prints and drawings. Depictions of local scenes and landmarks are stored alongside works by Henry Moore, Bridget Riley and Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore. Museum Of Croydon, Clocktower, Katharine Street • Wildlife: Beaver Waterworld We at deep are HUGE fans of Beaver Waterworld, and not just because of the amusing name. They’ve got birds, beavers, lizards, snakes, crocodiles, tons of other animals. A registered charity, BWW is also a rehoming centre. “Our aim at Beaver Water World Reptile Zoo is to be a refuge - a Noah's Ark for rare and rescued reptiles”. Open EVERY Day except Xmas Day - 10am to 5pm. Adults - £4.00, Children - £3.00 Beaver Water World, Waylands Farm, Approach Road, Tatsfield, Nr. Westerham Kent. TN16 2JT, Tel: 01959 577747 www.beaverwaterworld.com

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

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

1st Wednesday: • Quiz: Wendy’s Wednesday Quiz NEW! Fun and fab pub quiz. 8pm. £1 per person. Loads of prizes including bonus prizes for the excellent ‘music bingo’ round. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Music: Live Jazz Every first Wednesday of the month. 8pm10.45pm. £9. Sylvie’s Place, Croydon PO Athletic and Social Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham, CR6 9RU. 01883 622269. www.sylviesplace.co.uk

1st Thursday: • Live Music: The New Delta Big Band From Ellington to Herman, big band jazz at its best! 8.15-11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beaulah Road, Thornton Heath, CR7. 020 8653 2286. 19

• Gay: Quiz Monthly quiz night. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Music: Rob’s Musical Zoo - NEW! Unplugged music. 8.30pm. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon • Quiz: The Stag and Hounds NEW! Hosted by wonderful Wendy - £1pp. 9pm. The Stag and Hounds, 26 Selsdon Road South Croydon CR2 6PB 020 8686 0007

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

1st Saturday: • Music: DJ Rob Delta Playing Funk, blues, soul and psychedelia. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Club: Retro-Rewind Get your platforms on and dust off those flares as John Lazenby of DISCO79.com and The Arc, transport you back in time playing hours of the best 60s, 70s and 80s music guaranteed to pull you to the dance floor. Concentrating mainly on the 70’s and 80’s disco era with a bit of 60’s soul, R&B, pop and rock, 70’s glam rock, 80’s new romantic and happy songs from Wham and the like to have you jumping to the beat! £5 in advance or £8 on the door. Strictly over 21s. Doors open at 8pm and bar closes at Midnight. Booking line: 01883 330380. More info email info@the-arc-caterham.co.uk or visit www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5XY

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

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

2nd Tuesday: • Comedy: Comedy Night with host Gareth and guest comedians. From 8.30pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS, 020 8688 9749 For more events, find us on facebook! • Group: Croydon Round Table of Inventors was established to provide a network and forum for local Croydon inventors to share ideas and experiences. It is a non-profit club, run by inventors and for inventors. Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of every month in the Town Hall,

Katharine Street, Croydon from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Please check this event is on before heading out. • Event: Antiques Fair - NEW! Sunbury antiques is the largest and longest running bi-weekly market in the country Opening hours - 9.00-14.00 (Trade from 6.30). Free entry for punters! Organiser: Sunbury Antiques, 01932 230946 or www.kemptonantiques.com. edwardcruttenden@kemptonantiques.com For more details see www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Kempton Park - 200 yards from course

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

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

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

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

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

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

4th Tuesday: • Live Music: Open Mic Simon Hughes's blues and acoustic Open Mike nights. We let you entertain us! From 8.30pm. FREE! The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, East Croydon, CR0 6BR www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Event: Antiques Fair - NEW! Sunbury antiques is the largest and longest running bi-weekly market in the country Opening hours - 9.00-14.00 (Trade from 6.30). Free entry for punters!

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: Organiser: Sunbury Antiques, 01932 230946 or www.kemptonantiques.com. edwardcruttenden@kemptonantiques.com For more details see www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Kempton Park - 200 yards from course

Every Monday:

• Music: Live Jazz Jazz on the Last Tuesday of Every Month at 8.30 PM. See www.jazznet.co.uk for who’s on. The Golden Lion, 116 Sydenham Road London SE26 5JX, Tel: 020 8778 6859 Car Parking at rear of Pub www.jazznet.co.uk

• Quiz: Green Dragon Wendy’s marvellous pub quiz. 8pm every Monday. Jackpot round! £1.50 in, winning team gets the cash. Green Dragon, High Street, Croydon • Music: Community Choir 6:30pm, upstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Games: Poker Night Poker at the Jolly Farmers. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: The Soap Company - NEW! 7pm till midnight. FREE ENTRY before 10pm £2 after. 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. Free entry before 10pm. With exotic sounds, altered grooves and alien beats from The Soap Co DJs. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Group: Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society meets on most Monday evenings from 19:45 at the Small Hall of the United Reform Church in Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon. For more information about the society go to www.greig51.freeserve.co.uk/cnhss/index. htm#about • Games: Magic the Gathering NEW! with M&M Games. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Music: Slow Jams, Neo Soul, Smooth Jazz - NEW! NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

Last Friday:

Every Tuesday:

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

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

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

Last Tuesday:

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

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• Music: Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday Night at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. All welcome. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 9-10pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com

• Quiz: The Pembroke 8pm. 50p per person per round. Plus 2 for 1 on pizzas. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA. 020 8763 0800 • Quiz: The Builders Arms Fun general knowledge quiz. The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP, 020 8654 1803 • Club: Cheap Sheep Tuesdays DJ Magoo plays the most ripe Electro, DnB, Dubstep, Indie and Ska while you enjoy £1.50 PINTS, £1.25 SPIRIT MIXERS, £1 SHOTS + £2.50 VODKA RED BULL ALL NIGHT. Doors 7pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 9pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com • Music: Freedom of Expression presents the best in acoustic music, comedy, poetry and magic - see daily what’s on for who’s playing when. From 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Karaoke: The Odd Shoe - NEW! Give it some welly. Every Tuesday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Fitness: Yoga Classes Every Tuesday from 7.30pm-9pm. £5 a class for 6 sessions. Beginners welcome. 140 Brighton Road, Purley. 0208 763 2629 • Dance: Strictly Fun Dancing Ballroom Dancing every Tuesday. Beginners - 7pm. £6 Improvers - 7.45pm. £6 Social Dance - 8.30pm. £7 Buy two sessions for £11, 3 for £16. Arnham Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions South Norwood pool: Tuesdays 8-10pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council • Music: Motown Hits - NEW! NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: Every Wednesday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Permanent Galleries: Local History The development of our area from earliest times. It contains sections on Geology and fossils, Stone Ages, Bronze and Iron Ages, the Romans in East Surrey, an Anglo-Saxon corner, medieval times and modern history. Also stages various transient exhibitions. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Quiz: Mike K’s General Knowledge Quiz From 9.00pm Mike K’s general knowledge quiz, non-members welcome! Caterham Club, 10A, Croydon Road, Caterham CR36QB • Quiz: Foxley Hatch Every Wednesday from 8pm. £1 entry per person - winner takes all. Maximum 4 on a team. The Foxley Hatch, Purley • Event: Talent Night Talent Night Open Mic. Every Wednesday. £200 prize! The Whyteleafe Tavern, 208 Godstone Road, Whyteleafe, CR3 0EE www.whyteleafetavern.com • Dance: Dancercise Keep fit and meet new people at this fun and friendly beginners dance class. Come and join the fun every Wednesday. 7.30pm. £3.50. Central Court, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Dance: Swing Patrol swing dance classes, 7pm, £5. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub • Club: Dub Kulture heavy vinyl dubstep collective, featuring controller PISTONSBENEATH and guest DJS. Doors 8pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 10pm, £2 after. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8-11pm. £1.50 pints, £1.25 spirit mixers, £1 shots, £2.50 vodka Red Bull. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Liquid Drum ‘n’ Bass Every Wednesday evening. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com

• Social: Croydon D&S Social Club ARE YOU DIVORCED - SEPARATED - or WIDOWED ? ARE YOU LONELY Stuck indoors with nowhere to go? THEN THIS IS THE CLUB FOR YOU!!! Why not come along and give it a try Plenty of Car parking spaces DISCO, DANCING and VARIOUS EVENTS during the year - Car rally, Darts Tournament, Saturday Dances, Days out, Weekends away, Outings to Warners, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, etc. etc Whatever your age, we all get lonely Why not meet new people, make new friends and enjoy yourselves. Bring your own alcohol No admittance after 10.00pm Smart Jeans - NO TRAINERS Membership £10 per year Wednesday Admission £3.00 Every Wednesday evening. 8-11pm. St Mary's Church hall, Wellesley Road Croydon opposite Station Road Near West Croydon Bus/Tram/Train Station. www.croydon-ds.co.uk • Gay: Darts & Free Pool From 7pm. All welcome. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Arts: Croydon Camera Club Croydon Camera Club meets weekly on Wednesday evenings (except in August) Start Time: 7.45pm for 8pm. Finish Time: Around 10:00pm. Tea and coffee are served during the interval. Check www.croydoncameraclub.org.uk to see what we are doing. If you are interested in photography, novice or expert, you are always welcome. . Shirley Methodist Church Hall, Eldon Avenue, Shirley, Croydon, CR0 8SD There is ample parking if you are driving. The Hall is is approximately 1.5 miles from East Croydon Station as you travel along the A232 heading towards Shirley. Alternatively buses 119, 194, 466, 198, and 130 stop close by. • Music: Soulful House - NEW! NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

Every Thursday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. See every Wednesday. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Tattoos: Walk-In Day No need to book in advance on a Thursday only at Sims, get there early! 11am-6pm. Sims Tattoos, 69 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR0 2XR, 020 8684 6967 • Quiz: Two Brewers From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: Purley Arms Every Thursday. Purley Arms, 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon, 020 8686 3792 • Quiz: JF Big Quiz £1 per player, win prizes, league points, and maybe cash in our Open The Box game! New teams always welcome. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Rd, Purley Surrey CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Quiz: Crown and Sceptre From 9pm. Crown and Sceptre, 32 Junction Road, South Croydon, 020 8688 8037 • Music: Unplugged - NEW! Live local acoustic acts, every Thursday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Club: ALT.X Rock / Metal / Alternative with DJ Tony X plus guests. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 10pm, plus £1 shots of Jager all night! FREE ENTRY before 10pm, doors 7pm.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Live Jazz Check monthly regular events for who’s playing when. 8.15pm to 11pm. FREE! The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Dance: Clog Dancing Free taster sessions for newcomers to try out some lively N.W. English clog team dances - wear trainers or similar footwear. Musicians with portable acoustic instruments always welcome too. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as some Thursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm. FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056 (eves.) for details United Reformed Church Hall, corner Enmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood • Dance: Morris Dancing North Wood Morris Men are teaching Men's Morris to complete beginners on

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: 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 • Gay: Quiz New every Thursday, quiz night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Club: Liquid Thursdays Any drink, all day £2! (large £1 extra) Music policy: Live DJ mixing Liquid Drum & Base from DJ Phyco. Come and try some of our complimentary tasty Nachos (while stcoks last). Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com • Burlesque / Cabaret: Tassel Club Our Thursday Show - £28 summer supper & show. £15 show only - fully seated, candle lit cabaret. Doors from 7.30pm. Contact info@thetasselclub.com or call 07981 909 177 for direct bookings for any Thursday night show. The Bath House, 8 Bishopsgate Churchyard, City of London, EC2M 3TJ • Music: Lunchtime Jazz Jazz Every Thursday Lunchtime. Starts 12.15 - 2.00 pm Admission FREE! The Clocktower Cafe, Katherine Street, Croydon, Surrey CR9 1ET • Music: Lover’s Rock & Reggae Oldies - NEW! NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

Every Friday: • Music: DJs Every Friday Night The Folly, 13-15 Selsdon Road, Croydon, 020 8688 3920

• Karaoke: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8.30pm every Friday night. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023, www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Music Every Friday night from 8pm. Plus 2 for 1 on Corona and Jacques. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Event: Wii Night Every Friday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Club: WTF? our decades of Indie, Alternative, Electro and Punk hits from DJ Zoe Urchin. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Photography: Camera Club Camera Club meeting in West Croydon every Friday night welcomes visitors and new members. Full programme of events including print/slide talks, portrait evenings, competitions, etc. Ample parking. Contact Colin on 020 8665 1678. Visit www.thorntonheathcameraclub.co.uk • Karaoke: Karaoke Madness (In the bar from 9pm) + Fresh Fridays @ The Edge Nightclub with guest club DJs playing club anthems till 3am *FREE PUB 2 CLUB ADM B4 10pm* The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Club: Fresh Fridays @ The Edge Nightclub with guest club DJs playing club anthems till 3am *FREE PUB 2 CLUB ADM B4 10pm* The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Club: Blow Techno, Electronic, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Dubstep, House, Mash Up across 3 rooms. Every Friday 10pm til super-late. £8 adv, £10 on the door. Egg, 200 York Way, King’s Cross, London N1 • Music: DJs - NEW! A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes and requests. Every Friday and Saturday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

• Music: 70s / 80s Soul Classics and Party Anthems - NEW! NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

Every Saturday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays See every Wednesday. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road Caterham, CR3 6JG. 01883 340 275 www.eastsurreymuseum.org • Music: Various Live music every Saturday Night. The Surrey Cricketers, corner of Lower Coombe Street and West Street, Croydon. • Market: Garden Market The Alma Garden Market hopes to create a vibrant bustling market place in the large private courtyard of The Alma pub in Crystal Palace. It runs every Saturday with over 20 stalls selling plants & flowers, beauty products & treatments, exotic oils, olive oils, capers, strawberries, chocolates, jewellery, hand made cards, rugs, leatherwear, knitwear, deli produce & a wide range of arts & crafts from local artists, plus hot food and collectables - and the Jerk Chicken man will be there! 10am - 4pm The Alma, 95 Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 www.thealmapub.com • Club: Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beat-seeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the dancefloor. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM Des Paul and Chris Brooks playing out the best in commercial party and dance anthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and 80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House. Admission free before 10pm, £7 after. Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dress code: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear. Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertigercroydon.co.uk • Music: The Big Double featuring top live acts + The Edge nightclub playing club classics & party

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: anthems till 4am. ADVANCED TICKETS £5 OR PAY ON THE DOOR The Norbury & Edge 1300 London Road Norbury Croydon SW16 4DG • Music: New Orleans Jazz Quality live jazz every Saturday Night. From 8.30pm. £6 entry includes free raffle. Blackheath Hockey Club, Rubens Street, Sydenham, SE6 4DH (behind Old Rutland Pub) • Music: Various Live music most Saturday nights. The Good Companions, Hamsey Green, South Croydon. 020 8657 6655 • Gay: Party Night Every Saturday nigt is party night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Burlesque: Tassel Club Tassel Club Supper Club. Contact reservations@proud.co.uk for direct bookings Proud Cabaret, London. www.proud.co.uk • Kids: Storytime with Jenny Lockyer Stories, songs, puppetry, activities and lots of fun! It's aimed at 3-7 year olds, but all are welcome! It's every Saturday and it's FREE! 1pm-3pm. Upstairs at the Green Dragon 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Thornton Heath pool: Saturday 4.45 6.45pm. New Addington pool: Saturdays 2.30-3.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council • Music: DJs - NEW! A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes and requests. Every Friday and Saturday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon • Music: Celebration Saturdays Party Night - NEW! NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

Every 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 • Quiz: The View Every Sunday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Quiz: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8pm. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Quiz: Two Brewers Fun general knowledge quiz. From 9pm. Two Brewers, 221 Gloucester Road, Croydon, 020 8684 3544 • Quiz: The Spread Eagle Fun quiz with round prizes as well as main prize. £1 per person. From 7pm. The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX, 020 8781 1134 • Karaoke: The White Horse Every Sunday Night from 7pm. The White Horse, 1 Selhurst Road, Selhurst, South Norwood, 020 8240 0948 • Music: Open Mic Musicians (all instruments) welcome. With one of our 4 fantastic hosts: Dave Mac, Rob Cushman, Neil Mac and Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Sunday Jazz Lunch From midday until 4pm every Sunday, why not come down for a delicious roast dinner straight from the club’s acclaimed kitchens (not compulsory for entry but highly recommended!) and enjoy a couple of sets of laid back music from some of London’s best musicians and singers. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT Box Office: 020 7439 0747 www.ronniescotts.co.uk

• Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 2pm till 4pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Gay: Open The Box Every Sunday at 7pm. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Purley pool: Sundays 2.30-3.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council • Music: Soulful Sundays - Modern Soul and Rare Groove Classics NEW! A new and exciting intimate spot for the mature soul and Jazz lovers to Lounge, Eat, Dance and Meet. In the heart of Croydon Town. NEW Jazz and Soul Bar - strictly over 25s. The Soulful Cellar, 90B High Street, Croydon CR0 1ND, 0208 688 0009 (nest to Tacolisa, opposite Il Ponte) Open Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 04:00 Facebook page: The Soulful Cellar

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Thu 06 October • Music: Wildfire Exposure presents Bands tbc. Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Theatre: The Mummy’s Tomb An epic tale of love, death, deceit and intrigue, set between the Wars in 1935. An ancient, immortal Egyptian Queen and Nazi baddies battle stiff upper lip British explorers for the secret to Eternal Life. Mummy’s galore, in a very funny adventure romp that spans the generations. Whether you remember the classic 1942 Lon Chaney Mummy’s Tomb movie, or if you’re a fan of the more recent Mummy Trilogy of films, this is definitely the play for all ages. 7.45pm. £9 (£8 conc) The Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3BB BOX OFFICE TEL: 020 8770 6990 or visit www.suttontheatres.co.uk

Fri 07 • Theatre: The Mummy’s Tomb See Thursday 6th October. 7.45pm. £9 (£8 conc) The Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3BB BOX OFFICE TEL: 020 8770 6990 or visit www.suttontheatres.co.uk • Music: Another BLEED TO THIS presentation PYTHIA + THE MARIANA HOLLOW + SILAS + BELOW DEFECT. Our first of two promo gigs in October and we're looking to bring the place down with the best rock and metal around!! Confirmed on the night are classic thrashers BELOW DEFECT, the seriously funky SILAS, the gorgeously melodic metal of THE MARIANA HOLLOW and topping the night off with the fantasy metal of the awesome PYTHIA!!! Keep an ear out between sets for tunes and demos from local / unsigned bands. B2T are using these nights to not only bring you the best metal out there but give the local scene a shout too. If you're a band and want to get involved - send tracks to bleedtothis@hotmail.com Doors open at 7.30pm and it'll cost you a measly £4 to get in. Lineup as follows: 8.00pm - BELOW DEFECT 8:45pm - SILAS 9:30pm - THE MARIANA HOLLOW 10:15pm - PYTHIA Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Music: Marti Wilde and the Wildcats 8pm. For more info please visit the website or call the box office. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Cabaret: Sacre Bleu The Cabaret 8pm. For more info please visit the website or call the box office. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA

Sat 08 • Theatre: The Mummy’s Tomb See Thursday 6th October. 2.30pm Matinee & 7.45pm. Matinee: £9 (£8 conc) Evening: £10 (£8 conc) The Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton, SM5 3BB BOX OFFICE TEL: 020 8770 6990 or visit www.suttontheatres.co.uk • Music: Blasphemy Nights Extreme Metal / Bands tbc. Doors 8pm / £tbc. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Wildfire Music presents borderline:FIRE, LazyTalk, Brightlight City, Polaris Condition. (Alt/Rock/Indie) Doors 8pm / £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: B’Mused Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • History: The Mullard Radio Valve Company INDUSTRIAL STUDIES / LOCAL HISTORY - "The Mullard Radio Valve Company". An illustrated talk by Paul Sowan based on his father's unpublished reminiscences of the Balham and Mitcham factories, and researches into the history of thermionic valves and of the firm. Meetings are held in the Small Hall of the United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon CR0 5LP at 19.45. Visitors welcome, donations accepted. Croydon Natural History & Scientific Society. For more information search for us on facebook or e-mail: cnhssprogramme@btinternet.com 25

• Music: London Mozart Players Fairfield Orchestral Series 2011/2012 7.30pm. For more info please visit the website or call the box office. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing psychedelia, soul and funk. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: Crowsfeat 9.30 .. always a favourite The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Fleshrot, Regurgitate Life, Engorgement Blasphemy Nights present: Fleshrot, Regurgitate Life, Engorgement (First hometown show in 2 years from headliners. Extreme Metal) Doors 8pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email: lounge@screamstudios.co.uk www.screamlounge.com • Music: Van Susans, Lazy Talk, Brightlight City, Polaris Condition Wildfire Music presents Van Susans, Lazy Talk, Brightlight City, Polaris Condition (Alt/Rock/Indie). Doors 8pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email: lounge@screamstudios.co.uk www.screamlounge.com

Sun 09 • Event: National Curry Week Hooray! 9-15th October. www.nationaleatingoutweek.com. • Music: Scream Unplugged Beatles/Lennon night Local bands & acts celebrate the birthday of John Lennon with members of The Tunics, Soapy Jefferson, Outer Audio plus Arial Ghost Attack, Rob Cushman, Spag Rynne, Ten Foot Jon and more Starts 7pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Pape George and Alan Glen Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Event: Conker Competition The 2nd Annual Royal Standard Conker Competition. All welcome, conkers provided! 3pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS 020 8688 9749 www.royalstandard-croydon.co.uk • Music: Singer’s Night 8pm. All welcome. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: OPEN MIC Hosted by Harmonica Al and Friends. 9pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Mon 10 • Event: National Chocolate Week GET IN! 10-16th October. www.chocolateweek.co.uk • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! Today’s film Walk Like A Man @ 8pm FREE ENTRY!

Tue 11 • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' featuring live acoustic sessions from Beautiful Mess and Sue Verran. 8pm. (+ Sam’s Advice). 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Event: New Menu Day Come down and try some yummy new dishes… The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, films & shows on the big screen, plus the best, the worst and the most eclectic tunes from the 80s. From 7pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Comedy Night A bona night of japes and jollity thanks to the comedy auspices of: JAMES W. SMITH; Johnny Armstrong; Tony Milton; Dave Baggott; Daron Hedges; Dave Chawner; Tommy Armstrong (no relation we presume); Henry von Stifle; Lucy Jagger; and JONNY AWSUM. 8pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS. 020 8688 9749 www.royalstandard-croydon.co.uk

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The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Music: Elsie’s Band (Mems £6) £8. 8pm. www.elsiesband.com Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk • Music: Community Choir Upstairs from 6pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA

• Music: Midweek Music Club ACOUSTIC NIGHT- ROB Cushman with Guests. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: Cake Wednesday They say Thursdays are the new Fridays. Well in Black Sheep that means Wednesdays are the new Thursdays right? Well with that revelation Thom Dorke will be playing the best in Indie, Electro and Cheese. £1 PINTS OF CARLSBERG AND OLDE ENGLISH 8PM-11PM. £1 before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Comedy: Comedy Night Our regular monthly comedy nights continue with a great line-up of UK comedians: Mark Jeary, Roddy Frazer, Paul Green, Bianca Arlette, Tony Milton, Tommy Armstrong, Man by Cow, Jason Stampe, Bob Walsh, Rob Whitworth, Chris Ashton Hosted by Sarah Iles. Starts 8pm. FREE! Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk 26

• Theatre: Two Halves of Guinness 12th - 16th October Alec Guinness' stage and screen career spanned decades of cinematic glory, winning multiple Olivier, Tony and BAFTA and Academy awards along the way. His acclaimed work in films such as Kind Hearts and Coronets, Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge On The River Kwai, and his stage work alongside Olivier and Gielgud, established him as a household name. Mark Burgess' lively and funny play sees Trevor Littledale offer an uncanny portrayal of one of the world's best-loved stars reflecting on acting, faith, family and his shattering insecurity, 'A first-rate performance: this is a great piece of writing, directing and acting.' The Latest Brighton 'I don't know what else I could do but pretend to be an actor.' Alec Guinness For performance times and prices please check the website www.warehousetheatre.co.uk The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Music: The Platters 7.45pm. £16.50 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Thu 13 • Event: 18th Croydon & Sutton Real Ale & Cider Festival 13th-15th October. Sessions: 13/10 - 12:00 - 16:00 - Free entry! 13/10 - 16:00 - 22:30 - £2 (Members £1) 14/10 - 12:00 - 16:00 - Free entry! 14/10 - 16:00 - 22:30 £4 (Members £3) 15/10 - 11:00 - 18:00 Free entry! Wallington Hall, Stafford Rd, Wallington, SM6 9AQ Directions: 10min from Wallington Stn www.croydoncamra.org.uk • Event: Bacardi Oakheart Launch Bacardi are launching their new spiced rum, Oakheart. To celebrate Bacardi are throwing Croydon a launch party, with a new selection of cocktails available to try, a Bosa Nova band playing from 8pm and lots of rum, it will feel like you've just taken a trip to cuba. The first 50 membership card holders will receive a free Oakheart and coke! So make sure you get there early! From 6pm The Half and Half, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, 020 8726 0080 info@halfandhalf.uk.com www.halfandhalf.uk.com

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: Scream Exposure night 3 Day Medicine, The Manic Shine plus more tbc. Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. (Rock/Alt/Indie). Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • CHARITY: Nuke Bnana + UNIVERSAL TAAL PROJECT + MORE TBC + DJ FASHION ANDY 7PM - £5 ENTRY. All in aid of OXJAM. White Lion, 232 Streatham High Road www.whitelion.org.uk www.oxfam.org.uk • Music: Charlie Landsborough 7.30pm. £22 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Theatre: In Conversation With An Acid Bath Murderer Written by and starring Nigel Fairs. The chilling true story of John George Haigh who killed at least 6 people between 1944 & 49. The nation was gripped by the trial of the self-confessed ‘vampire killer’. Now you are invited to join him firstly in his workshop in Crawley (where he dissolved his victims in acid) and then witness his final moments. 7.30pm. £14 (+ bkg fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 14 • Music: Stranger than Fiction indie band night, 8pm (upstairs) The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. Downstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: UPLOADED www.uploadedtheband. co.uk The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Bleed To This present: Ghosts & Goblins, Auger Bane, DogState, Desert Storm (Metal/Rock) 8pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Wildfire music presents: Navarone, Tidor, borderline:FIRE, Loose Lips. (Rock). Doors 8pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Comedy: Ed Byrne Crowd Pleaser Tour. 8pm. £20 (+ booking fee). Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 15 • Music / Poetry: “Never Made The Headlines” A special evening of music & poetry with singer/songwriter RonTrueman-Border & exiled Zimbabwean poet/actor Bart Wolffe. The event runs from 8pm to 11pm and the admission of £5 includes a buffet. There is also a licensed bar with real ales which is open fron 7pm. All are welcome and full details are on our website www.folkandblues.org

Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD - www.folkandblues.org • Kids: Storytime with Jenny Lockyer, 1-3pm. Upstairs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: DJ Rob Delta playing psychedelia, soul and funk. 8pm. Downstairs. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: Brightwhite Duo 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: K*nt & The Gang plus Elliot Mason. (Comedy/Filth) Doors 8pm. £3 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: The Skanx, Banned Sauce plus more tbc (Awesome line-up of Big Band ska/retro-funk/rock) Doors 8pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Music: We Ghosts From Stockholm this band play acoustic, ambient, indie music to keep your feet tapping and body moving all night!. Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • Comedy: Comedy Night 8.30pm. £6 in advance, £8 on the door £5 for Members. Headlined by the wonderful Vikki Stone and featuring the brilliant Bobby Carroll! What others say about Vikki: A Newcomer well worth watching The Observer The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • History: A walk around historic Croydon 11am - 12pm and 2.30pm - 3.30pm Join the Borough Archivist for Croydon on an informal family walk around historic central Croydon, looking at buildings of historic interest and a few things you might not have noticed before! To reserve a space, please contact: Central Children’s Library, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET 020 8726 6900 children@croydon.gov.uk Website: www.museumofcroydon.com • Club: Retro Rewind Theme Disco Over 25s only. £5 in advance, more on the door. Open til midnight. 1st drink FREE before 9pm. Fancy or smart dress. The Chill Bar, 188 Coulsdon Road, Caterham, Croydon CR3 5ND Tel: 01883 818 393 www.thechillbar.co.uk • Music: Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius 7.30pm. £15 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Club: Suck It And See - Now That’s What We Call Music What you want is what you hear and what you hear is what you get! The most eclectic music selection from one of Croydon's stand out DJs, DJ Shminky - Get your dancing shoes on and your mates down because this one promises to be a huge night. Table Booking IS available, 020 8667 1308 for details. 9pm - 2am. FREE entry Bar TXT, 73 South End, Croydon CR0 1BF www.bartxt.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Sun 16 • Music: Quentin Collins Quartet Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from 1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Open Mic / Jolly Jam Night Hosted by Neil Mac 9.00 The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Trust Promotions Present: An extended 16+ event spanning both stages, with a marathon line-up of touring UK and international Hardcore bands. Ays (GER), Broken Teeth, Grader, Eisberg (LUX / GER/ UK), True Valiance, Splitcase, Grappler, Shards, Landscapes, Fallacies, Isolated, Up River, The Cold Harbour, Midnight Souls (BEL), Daybreak / Nouvelle - Split Set, Lantern For A Gale (IRE) Ages 16+ Welcome (ID Required) Doors Open 5pm. £9.50 advance Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Frank Statesboro’s – Who Shot the Sheriff? A new artist to The Oval playing a lot of his own material from blues-rock and everything in-between. Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • Music: Singer’s Night 8pm. All welcome. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: BB's Blues Club - Blues Academy This tight driving band has been performing great sets for BBs for some years now....Having supported The Yardbirds this year, we are pleased to have them return to The Colour House and raise the roof as ever. 8pm - 11pm Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat Colourhouse Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills SW19 2RD www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk • Event: Record Fair 2pm-6pm FREE! entry! We had the summer off from the Record Fair! But it's back! Punk, garage, psych, glam, indie, soul, reggae, oi, ska, metal, indie, grunge, beat, singer-songwriters, soundtracks and much more...

VINYL FRENZY!!!! for info email delia@thelexington.co.uk The Lexington 96-98 Pentonville Road, N1 9JB London

Mon 17 • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! Today’s film Casablanca @ 8pm FREE ENTRY!

The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Event / Music: Booze and Blues Gig 17-30th October. Autumn Ale Fest, complemented by a series of Blues gigs. The Green Dragon, 5860 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley www.chrisanddenny.co.uk. Doors: 8.00pm Non Members: £13.00 Members: £10.00 Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795. Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD. www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk

Tue 18 • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' presents live acoustic sessions from General Paulus and Will Stevens, plus some open mic. (+Sam’s Advice). 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: 80s Night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, films & shows on the big screen, plus the best, the worst and the most eclectic tunes from the 80s. From 7pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. 28

• Event: Antiques Fair Open from 9am to 3pm - £3 per person. Contact: Liz Bayliss Tel: 01584 873634. Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ. www.epsomdowns.co.uk • Event: Second Hand Book Fair 10am-3.30pm. £1 entry. Organisers: 0208 224 3609 For more details see www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ

Wed 19 • Music: Midweek Music Club DUAL DECADE superb duo The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Benny Goodman’s 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert Pete Long is one of the world’s finest clarinet players and relishes the challenge of recapturing the glory sounds of Benny Goodman. In keeping with the original Carnegie Hall concert, the Goodman Orchestra will be competely acoustic and the entire original repertoire will be played. 8pm. £15 - £18 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Thu 20 • Event: Bangers and Mash Night Home cooked bangers and mash for £4.99. From 7pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS 020 8688 9749 www.royalstandard-croydon.co.uk • Event: Rum Cocktail Making / Tasting Our Cocktail making evening is BACK! This time all the cocktails being made will be rum inspired. Guests will be shown how to make a selection of cocktails by our expert. After this session you'll be able to impress your friends at home with your cocktail making skills! Tickets for this event cost £15PP includes making/tasting of 4 cocktails and a light snack. Starts 6:30pm The Half and Half, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, 020 8726 0080 info@halfandhalf.uk.com www.halfandhalf.uk.com • Craft: Croydon Knitting Group Upstairs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Club: DAMMIT presents MACHINE HEAD album launch Launch night for the Roadrunner release 'Into The Locust' by Machinehead - with full album playback, prizes giveaways and guest DJs. Followed by DJ ZOE URCHIN playing rock, metalcore, emo, screamo, classic rock, alternative, nu-metal, pop punk and ska. Doors 7pm til late, free entry before 10pm, CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 7pm-10pm, £1.50 Jager shots all night.. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Music: Scream Showcase Night: with: Acoustic Drive, National Snack, Satonica. Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. (Indie/Alternative/Rock). UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Dennis Alcapone featuring Winston Reedy Dennis Alcapone is one of the true legends of Jamaican music, prolific as a musician, producer and DJ. With a catalogue of hit records including "Guns Don't Argue", "Forever Version", "Rock to the Beat", "Wake up Jamaica" and more, Dennis has made an indelible mark on the heritage of Jamaican music. Dennis will be joined on stage by a full band - THE DUB CATS and the night will also feature very special guest WInston Reedy. Keeping the vibe high both before and after Dennis and the band are on stage, the mighty Dub Vendor All Stars will be picking the very finest tunes. Doors 8pm / Main act on stage 9pm / Tickets £12 no booking fee. STAND at Fairfield - www.standatfairfield.co.uk. Arnhem Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 21 • Event: Apple Day Apple Day was launched in 1990 by Common Ground as an annual celebration of apples, orchards and local distinctiveness. The aspiration was to create a calendar custom. We should like the day to become the autumn holiday – what better celebration of a new era positively linking culture with nature. More info: www.commonground.org.uk

• Event / Music: Booze and Blues Gig Autumn Ale Fest, complemented by a series of Blues gigs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: RANDY AND THE ROCKETS 9.30 The boys are back in town The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: All Ages Metal Night with Silent Fire, Katalyst, The Fifth Horseman, The Atrocity Exhibition, YumYum. (Metal/Metalcore) UPSTAIRS. Ages 14+ welcome Doors 7pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Friday Night Showcase A regular night showcasing the best local bands of all genres, old and new, FREE OF CHARGE. This week... Bad Sign, Press To Meco, Olivia Sebastianelli. (Rock) DOWNSTAIRS, Doors 8pm, FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Theatre: The Fumidor 21st Oct - 20th November The Warehouse Theatre is delighted to welcome back the multi-award winning company Pants on Fire, creators of sell out international hit show Ovid's Metamorphoses. The terrifying legend of a murderer convinces a small town to become radically sin-free. A monstrous machine called The Fumidor, which is believed to have the power to dull the senses and take away all human desire, is erected in the town square. But when a stranger appears with forbidden temptations, a terrible secret is painfully uncovered. .. A darkly comic fairytale about extremism, developed in association with Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance. Praise for Pants on Fire: " fast proving themselves to be top level contenders in the world of theatre…" THE BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE. Early Tuesday @ 6.30pm, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday Matinee @ 5pm More info and bookings: www.warehousetheatre.co.uk The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060

• Event / Kids: Kids Kaos – Disco & Games in Soft Play 6.30-8.30pm. £5 in advance, £8 on the doorAdults & Under 4s £1 A fun evening session in Soft Play with Disco and Games led by DJ John Lazenby. Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Music: Orpheus 60's /70's rock covers band duo. Playing songs by the Stones, Creedence, Johnny winter, thin Lizzy and much more... 7pm The Gun Tavern, Crown Hill, Croydon www.myspace.com/orpheus-of-croydon • CHARITY: TUNER + PAUL COOK AND THE CHRONICLES + VIA LUMINARA + (TBC). In-Shop Performance. £5 ENTRY. First Drink Free! 7PM. All in aid of OXJAM. Streatham Oxfam Furniture Shop. 23 Streatham High Road www.oxfam.org.uk • Club: New Disco Love Electro Funk? Deep House? This is the night for you! A seriously Nu genre with a old skool Disco feel - New Disco. Bar Txt along with DJ Jordan Brown Present a night that promises to give you some fresh tracks and a great look at this new sound! 9pm - 2am. FREE entry Bar TXT, 73 South End, Croydon CR0 1BF www.bartxt.co.uk

Sat 22 • Event / Music: Booze and Blues Gig DJ Johnny No Cash! Special guest appearance! Autumn Ale Fest, complemented by a series of Blues gigs. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: Bedrock 9.30 Fantastic 60’s to 80’s Band The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Frantic Promotions Present Lilygun, Maccara, plus more tbc (Rock) UPSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID Required) Doors 8pm. £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: Frantic Toys, Strobegirl, Pripyat Version (Rock) DOWNSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID Required) Doors 7.00pm. £2 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Chain Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • Music: HAMER & ISAACS GYPSY SWING BAND Hamer & Isaacs Gypsy Swing Band play hot swinging Jazz in a style reminiscent of Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. 8pm-11pm Full Price Tickets: £6.00 per seat Colourhouse Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills SW19 2RD www.colourhousetheatre.co.uk • CHARITY: HOMEBROOD + Various Acoustic Acts + Open Mic Slot. In-Shop Performance 3PM. All in aid of OXJAM. Streatham Oxfam Furniture Shop. 23 Streatham High Road www.oxfam.org.uk

Sun 23 • Music: Renato D’Aiello Quartet Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from 1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Phoenix Brothers Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • Theatre: Psychic & Science The UK's FIRST ever interactive paranormal stage show. Live experiments inc Seances, Lone Vigils and Ouija at some of the UK's most haunted theatres! With the UK's top experts on the spirit world, Psychic And Science takes, you the audience, on a voyage of discovery and enlightenment with live experiments YOU control including seances, ouija boards, table tipping, lone vigils and ghost hunts. Headed up by the incredible CHRIS CONWAY and RICHARD FELIX, will you dare to believe as the theatre goes into LOCKDOWN with the team unravelling the hysteria and hype from the truth. Joined on stage by UK Paranormal Network founder GARY BROWN and ghost hunter DENISE MOTT, this is one

true scarefest you won't want to miss out on... No stooges, no plants, no exaggeration - just an indepth investigation into the world beyond our own in this truly unique and original concept For more details, visit www.psychicandscience.com £20 - £22. 7.30pm. Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Open Mic Hosted by Steve Bright 9.00 The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Les Elvin + Singer’s Night Guest spot Les Elvin. Floorsingers & musicians welcome. Licensed bar. Adm £2. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org • Music: The 23 Enigma 18:00 - 23:30. With support from Junk Time Party, Snakebite and Tenyson The Ship, 47 High Street Croydon CR0 1QD. 020 8688 2810

Mon 24 • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! Today’s film is “Viewer’s Choice” - Vote for your favourite film on the

Non Members: £11.00 Members: £8.00 Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk • Event / Kids: Make Your Own Friendly Ghost 11:30- 12:30. £6 (£5 for members) With a great array of materials, pens and things to stick on, design your own balloon ghost ready to take home on a stick at the end. Make your ghost as friendly or scary as you dare. 4-7 year olds. Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Event / Kids: Make your own trick or treating mask! 2-3pm. £6 (£5 for members) Get ready to scare the neighbours by making your own mask ready to go trick or treating with. 8-12 year olds. Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Event / Kids: Things That Go Bump In The Night! 11-4pm. £10 (£9 members) A drama course for young people with special needs aged 10 and over with an informal show at 3pm.11-4pm Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Tue 25 Spreadeagle Film Club page! 8pm. FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Music: Community Choir Upstairs from 6pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston www.mirandasykes.com Doors: 8.00pm 30

• Music: Pete Long Quartet Live lunchtime jazz from 1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Liam Noble Trio Liam Noble - Piano, Dave Whitford - Bass, Dave Wickins - Drums Jazz on the Last Tuesday of Every Month at 8.30 PM. The Golden Lion, 116 Sydenham Road London SE26 5JX, Tel: 020 8778 6859 Car Parking at rear of Pub www.jazznet.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' featuring live acoustic sessions from Eddie’s Brother, Chris Parr, ruM and Tom Slatter, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Quiz: The Royal Standard From 6pm. £1 in per person or £5 per team (max 6 members). The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS 020 8688 9749 www.royalstandard-croydon.co.uk • Music: 80s Night 2 for 1 Cocktails, films & shows on the big screen, plus the best, the worst and the most eclectic tunes from the 80s. From 7pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event / Kids: Devilish Delights! 11am-12:30pm: 4-7 yrs 2-3:30pm: 8-12 years £10 (£9 members) Make your own pizza with a wide selection of toppings and have it cooked fresh while you play in the soft play! Mums and dads, why not stay and have your kids cook for you too (£5 per extra pizza). Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Event / Kids: Spooky Dance! 11am-12 noon: 4-7yrs 1-2pm: 8-12yrs 3-5pm: 13-16yrs £6 (£5 for members) for all ages. 4-7yrs Dance - Learn the monster mash!Learn the spooky monster mash with a professional dancer! Come dressed as a zombie with a prize for best dressed! 8-12yrs Dance - Learn Michael Jacksons Thriller! Learn the moves made famous by the King of Pop in one of the most iconic music videos of all time! Dress to impress! 13-16yrs Dance - Wicked! Learn musical theatre routines from the Hit West end and Broadway show, Wicked! Pre-Booking is Essential! Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Wed 26 • Music: Midweek Music Club Act tbc The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Green / Kids: Smashing Pumpkins Book now to guarantee your spaces on our Smashing Pumpkins family fun activities over half term. Try some tasty pumpkin dishes, scoop out pumpkin seeds, plant onions and garlic and take some to plant at home. All age children welcome with parents. Sessions on 26th, 28th and 30th October. For details and bookings email beanstalk@ecolocal.org.uk or phone 020 8770 6611 • Music: Abgott, L Sol Tace, Black Despair (Extreme/Black Metal). Doors 8pm. £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event / Kids: Play In A Day Jekyll & Hyde 10-3:30pm. £10 (£9 members) 8-12 years of age. An exciting workshop bringing to life the terrifying tale of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde! The day culminates in an informal performance at 3pm. Please wear blacks that we can overdress and bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink! Pre-Booking is Essential! Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Thu 27 • Event / Music: Booze and Blues Gig Autumn Ale Fest, complemented by a series of Blues gigs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Club: Celebrity Morgue Dress as your favourite Dead Celeb 8pm til late. £2 before 10pm / £4 after. Celebrity Morgue: Rock Halloween Party With dazzling acts, live music and DJ Zoe Urchin. Always wanted to dress up as your dead hero? Cross over to the other side, this Halloween we're treating you to a very special fancy dress party: Welcome to Celebrity Morgue: Dress as your favourite dead celeb! Cheap Sheep 8pm-10pm, Jager shots £1.50 all night. With DJ Zoe Urchin. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar 31

• Music: Showcase night with: theFALLEN, Beyond All Reason, Abel's Last Stand. Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. (Rock/Metal). Doors 8pm. £3 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Oktoberfest @ Brighton Racecourse 27th-30th October The Racecourse is being transformed into a Bavarian Beerhouse for OKTOBERFEST! More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ • Event / Kids: Drama: The school of Magic! 11-12pm - 4-7yrs. £6 (£5 for members) Come dressed as a wizard, witch, monster, good fairy or even a teacher! You will travel through your imagination, making spells and potions that explode, turning your teachers into frogs and you will even learn how to fly! Win a prize for the most creative costume! Pre-Booking is Essential! Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY. box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Event / Kids: Drama: The Withered Arm 13-16 years. 2-6pm. £9 (Members £8) A half day session exploring the different theatrical ways of bringing a story to life. After exploring the characters, themes and haunting quality of this ghostly tale by Thomas Hardy, the course will end in a short informal performance of the story at 5:30pm. Pre-Booking is Essential! Part of ‘Scare Week’ More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY. box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk

Fri 28 • Music: Halloween Live Music Spooktacular with The Lost Audio, Soapy Jefferson, Tilt At Windmills, The Devil Cocks, Gypsies & more tbc. Prize-winning fancy dress competition, Drinks deals, Horror films on the big screen and a fantastic line-up of local musical talent! (Live On Both Stages) Doors 8pm. FREE ENTRY if you're in costume, £3 otherwise Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Event: Oktoberfest @ Brighton Racecourse Evening: 6-11.30pm *£650 + VAT per table (of 10) More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ • Event: Halloween Weekend Party! ts that time of year again! no not christmas, or your birthday but Halloween! This year Half & Half are having a wild weekend of special spooky cocktails and terrifying shots. Play Trick or Treat shot game with our bar staff, guests who turn up in fancy dress will receive a FREE SHOT! The Half and Half, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, 020 8726 0080 info@halfandhalf.uk.com www.halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: DJ BennyManyHats playing indie, new wave, garage, ska and reggae, 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Event / Music: Booze and Blues Gig Autumn Ale Fest, complemented by a series of Blues gigs The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: STONE THREE Blues/Rock band return 9.30 The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Event / Kids: The Un-Fun Fair – Live Action Horror Maze in Soft Play £9 (Members £8)Adults Free & must stay for the duration of the event. Following last years terrifying experience, the ghouls from within The Arc come alive again this Halloween with more scary surprises and shocking secrets! Pre booking essential! Part of ‘Scare Week’. More info on the website. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk • Music: Orpheus 60's /70's rock covers band duo. Playing songs by the Stones, Creedence, Johnny winter, thin Lizzy and much more... 8.30PM The Cricketers, Addiscombe Road (Lebanon Road Tram Stop) www.myspace.com/orpheus-of-croydon

• Comedy: The Happy Hooker Comedy Club Brand new comedy night at StreathamCroydon Rugby Club, hosted by Chris Ashton. 15 new acts plus professional MC / comedy fluffer. £3 in, 8pm start. 159 Brigstocke Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7JP Facebook: Happy Hooker Comedy e: comedy-bob69@hotmail.co.uk • Music: Edith Piaf - Celebration of a Legend 8pm. £18 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Sat 29 • Event: Halloween Party Fancy Dress Halloween shenanigans. From 8pm. FREE entry! Fancy dress competitions, nibbles, vodka jellies, decorations, spookiness! The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS. 020 8688 9749 www.royalstandard-croydon.co.uk • Event: Halloween Party ‘It came from the swamp!’ With DJs Freeqboi and Cherrybomb! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Event: Halloween Weekend Party! It’s that time of year again! no not christmas, or your birthday but Halloween! This year Half & Half are having a wild weekend of special spooky cocktails and terrifying shots. Play Trick or Treat shot game with our bar staff, guests who turn up in fancy dress will receive a FREE SHOT! The party will hot up on Saturday where we'll be open til later in the night with a live DJ playing, there is no reason why you cant be there to party with us! The Half and Half, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, 020 8726 0080 info@halfandhalf.uk.com www.halfandhalf.uk.com • Event: Halloween Party! 8pm-midnight - a typically mental Halloween party at The Ship with DJ's Swedish Dave and Zoe Urchin The Ship, 47 High Street, Croydon CR0 1QD, www.theshipcroydon.com • Music: PAPA AMOS BAND 9.30. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Steve Bennett Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 32

• History: Medieval and Tudor Coinage in England: c600 - 1603 LOCAL HISTORY / ARCHAEOLOGY "Medieval and Tudor Coinage in England: c600 - 1603", a talk by Richard Kelleher of the Department of Coins and Medals at the British Museum. Meetings are held in the Small Hall of the United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon CR0 5LP at 19.45. Visitors welcome, donations accepted. Croydon Natural History & Scientific Society. For more information search for us on facebook or e-mail: cnhssprogramme@btinternet.com • Event: Oktoberfest @ Brighton Racecourse The Racecourse is being transformed into a Bavarian Beerhouse for OKTOBERFEST! More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ • CHARITY: BLACK ELVIS! In-Shop Performance 3PM. All in aid of OXJAM. Streatham Oxfam Furniture Shop. 23 Streatham High Road www.oxfam.org.uk • Comedy: Jongleurs @ Tiger Tiger Happy Hour – 5-9pm (50% off all drinks!) Closing Time – 3am A Jongleurs night out is a complete night out, with delicious food, great comedy followed by dancing. A great night out with 4 top comedians in a 90 minute show, Doors open at 7.30pm where your 3-course meal and drinks are served, the comedy kicks off at 9pm (Ticket Includes access to all Tiger Tiger club rooms) Show Starts 21:00, entry price includes access to all Tiger Tiger club rooms Tiger Tiger, High Street, Croydon www.tigertiger-croydon.co.uk

Sun 30 • Event: End of British Summertime Clocks go back at 2am this morning. • Music: Ian East Quartet Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from 1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Singer’s Night 8pm. All welcome. More info from www.folkandblues.org Croydon Folk and Blues Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.folkandblues.org

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • Event: Halloween at Haling Grove Spooky fun and games with the backdrop of beautiful Haling Grove Park. For more info search on facebook for ‘Friends of Haling Grove’ Haling Grove Park, St Augustine’s Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 6DQ. • Music: Open Mic Hosted by Roger F and Friends 9.00 The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Eclectic Arts Network Present Acoustically Speaking - Acoustic Soul/Jazz/Poetry/Spoken Word Doors 7pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Little Devils Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • Event: Oktoberfest @ Brighton Racecourse Sunday - 11-6pm - £10 per person More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ • CHARITY: JUNK TIME PARTY BANNED SAUCE + BIG JOE LOUIS + ERROL LINTON + JOHN O’LEARY + ANA BON-BON + THE FREEWHEELERS + THE EXPLODING MANGOS + OH! GUN QUIT + BROTHERS OF MUVA SHOVEL + MORE TBC! + DJs GRAEME MIALL + NIPPER SMITH All dayer from 2pm - All in aid of OXJAM - DO NOT MISS, this is going to be a corker! The Pied Bull, 498 Streatham High Road London SW16 3QB 020 8764 4003 www.oxfam.org.uk • Comedy: Dons Of Comedy With Curtis Walker, Felix Dexter, Felicity Ethnic and Slim. A special Black History Month comedy night. 7.45pm. £20 (+bkg) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Mon 31 • Event: Hallowe’en! • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! Today’s film The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ 8pm. FREE ENTRY!

The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Quiz: Wendy’s Spooky Pub Quiz An Halloween special of Wendy’s wonderful quiz. 8pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: Community Choir Upstairs from 6pm. The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Theatre: Breakfast Cat Theatre Company Presents Hammer Sandwich & Yeah, This House Is Haunted - (a comedy/horror live theatre double bill). Doors 8pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Singers and Musicians Night Non Members & Members: £3.00 - No need to book just turn up & play! Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk • Film: Nosferatu (PG) The original 1922 silent classic based on the story "Dracula." 7.30pm. £5 Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Tuesday 01 November • Event: All Saints Day • Event: Mexican Day of the Dead • CHARITY: Movember During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face and then for the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts. More info and to register: http://uk.movember.com . • Event: London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Instead of travelling through the centre of Croydon as they used to, the veteran cars now turn right at Thornton Heath Pond roundabout before heading down the Mitcham Road and through Old Town into South End, providing spectators with plenty of opportunities to see the vehicles. The first cars will leave Hyde Park at around 7am and they are expected to reach Norbury on their 60-mile journey to Brighton at approximately 7:30am. Drivers will have the opportunity, if required, of stopping to carry out a quick check of their vehicles at Kinghams in South End. www.veterancarrun.com • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' featuring live acoustic sessions from Ben Cosh and Lesley Spiers plus open mic (+ Sam’s advice) 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Theatre: Breakfast Cat Theatre Company Presents Hammer Sandwich & Yeah, This House Is Haunted - (a comedy/horror live theatre double bill). Doors 8pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Theatre: Circus Of Horrors Imagine if Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque De Soleil then you would only be half way there... 8pm. £12.50 - £24 (+booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

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Fri 04

• Event: All Souls Day • Event: Mexican Day of the Dead • Music: Geoff Berner - Victory Dance ‘The Ukelele & other Machines’ present a special performance by GEOFF BERNER, Canada’s leading klezmer accordionist, combining Jewish, Eastern European and punk influences. His new album “Victory Party” is the third album in a trilogy of klezmer-based accordion albums which bring the traditions of klezmer into the present day. Geoff will showcase his new album for the first time in the UK at the Green Dragon, his “favourite pub in England”. This will be a great night if past experiences are anything to go by. Come along, bring your friends! Upstairs. 8pm. FREE! To hear the music now, go to www.geoffberner.com The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: TJ Johnson and his band Live jazz every first Wednesday of the month. 8pm-10.45pm. £9. Sylvie’s Place, Croydon PO Athletic and Social Club, Trenham Drive, Warlingham, CR6 9RU. 01883 622269. www.sylviesplace.co.uk • Music: Midweek Music Club Act tbc The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Theatre: Breakfast Cat Theatre Company Presents Hammer Sandwich & Yeah, This House Is Haunted - (a comedy/horror live theatre double bill). Doors 8pm. £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Stagefrite Presents Eastfield, Garden Gang (Punk). DOWNSTAIRS. Doors 8pm £5 adv. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Music: Scream All-Ages presents: Esmeralda, Tonight We Run, Dukes, Shattered Intent. All ages welcome, Under 14s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Doors 7pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: FROSTS FUN AT THE FIREWORKS @ Brighton Racecourse Tickets start from just £10 Gold Enclosure tickets are £20 Hospitality packages are also available from £40 More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ • Cabaret: Sacre Bleu In The Maple Room. 8pm. £14.50 Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Thu 03 • Music: Exposure night with Sky Harbour, Down To My Last Presenting a fresh line up of bands and acts, brand new to Scream. Doors 8pm FREE ENTRY. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Sat 05 • Music: Rocket From Croydonia Presents: Thee Epileptic Hillbillys, The Devil Wrays, Johnny & The Deathrays, plus DJ Johnny Spazz. Croydon's increasingly popular and only regular Rockabilly/Psychobilly night returns!! UPSTAIRS. Doors 8pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Event: Jacket Potatoes and Sparklers Come in for a warming jacket spud and a pint before you head off to a fireworks display. Or just come in! From 6pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon, CR0 1SS. 020 8688 9749 www.royalstandard-croydon.co.uk • Music: Stolen ID Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023 • Event: Beckhenham Fireworks Funfair and fireworks display organised by Beckenham Round Table. There are entrances on Croydon Road and Village Way. No alcohol. Sat: gates open 6pm, fireworks 8pm. £5, concs and under-16s £3, under-fives free Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Rd, Beckenham, BR3 3PW Transport Beckenham Jct

• Event: Crystal Palace Park Fireworks Display Two displays, starting with a children's display of colourful fireworks and fewer bangs early in the evening, followed by a main display set to music. There will be a family funfair onsite and food stalls. The consumption of alcohol and personal use of fireworks is strictly prohibited at this event, and no dogs are permitted (except assistance dogs). Gates open 6pm, children's fireworks 7pm, main show 8.30pm. £5, children (5-13) £3, under-5s free. Crystal Palace Park, Thicket Rd, London, SE20 8DT www.crystalpalacefireworks.co.uk • Event: Carshalton Fireworks Display For one of the largest charity firework displays in the South East of England come to our Carshalton Fireworks for our 54th annual bonfire night display. This event is put on by Wallington & Carshalton Round Table. Our aim is to provide a safe, enjoyable and exciting event for the local community. All profit from the event is donated to local charities to further support the local community. We look forward to seeing you at Carshalton Fireworks. Thank you for supporting the community... Carshalton Park, Ruskin Road, Gates open 5pm. Music and entertainment by Radio Jackie's Roadshow from 5pm

Sun 06 • Music: Liane Carroll Live lunchtime jazz every Sunday from 1pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Scream Unplugged presents: Woodsy's Stock - Junkyard Choir mainman Mark Woods hosts a special edition of our regular Sunday night acoustic show. Featuring: Lady man lady, chris mays, Olivia Sebastianelli, The Mad Captain, Tash & Beth, Spag Rynne, Suzy Saker Live in the Lounge Bar. Starts 7pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Blues Hammer Live music at The Oval - starts 5pm-ish Sundays, 8pm-ish all other days. 131 Oval Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6BR Tel: 020 8686 6023

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Mon 07 • Music: Singers and Musicians Night Non Members & Members: £3.00 - No need to book just turn up & play! Croydon Folk Club - Join us for first class folk and real ale at club prices! Contact Jenny or Brian on 020 8660 5919 or 0770 3210 795 Croydon Folk Club, Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD www.croydonfolkclub.org.uk

Tue 08 • Music: Sarah Beth Briggs International concert pianist Sarah returns with a programme of Mozart, Debussy and Chopin. 1.05pm. £5 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Wed 09 • Music: Midweek Music Club Act tbc The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: 100% Cotton plus guests tbc. (Alt/Indie/Rock) Doors 8pm. £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Milton Jones Lion Whisperer Tour. 8pm. £17.50 (+booking fee)

Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Thu 10 • Music: All Ages Metal Night Surface The Dissent, Animus Sadist, Beneath The Tide, Witness The Darkness, Your Life In Ruins. (Metalcore) Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required) Doors 7.15pm. £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: London Mozart Players Orchestral Series 2011/12. Mozart - Symphony #13 in F Major Haydn - Cello Concerto #12 in D Major Mozart - Cassation #1 in G Major Britten - Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge. 7.30pm. £12 - £31.50 Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Ballet: Coppelia Presented in the traditional classical style. 8pm. £12.50 - £19.50 (+ booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk

Fri 11 • Theatre: Puppetry of the Penis Brand New Show. 8pm. £15 - £18 (+booking fee) Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or

This Month’s Sport:

book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Fever - The Music of Peggy Lee with Lezlie Anders and Buddy Greco Featuring the songs made famous by Ms Lee in her 60+ year career. 7.45pm. £17.50 Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: SENSER 11 November 2011. Plus guests tbc. The UK rock/hip-hop pioneers return, playing songs from their new album 'How To Do Battle' plus all the 90s classics including Switch, Age Of Panic, States Of Mind, Eject etc. DOWNSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (ID Required). Doors 8.00pm £8 adv, tickets available at the venue bar

or online from www.ticketweb.co.uk Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

Got something going on? Let us, and 25,000 Croydonites, know! E-mail hello@deeplondon.co.uk

All fixtures are in UK time.

FOOTBALL:

RUGBY UNION WORLD CUP:

RUGBY LEAGUE:

• Crystal Palace: October: Sat 15 - 15:00 - Away to Watford Tue 18 - 20:00 - Home to Bristol City Sat 22 - 15:00 - Away to Ipswich Town Sat 29 - 15:00 - Home to Reading November: Tue 1 - 20:00 - Home to Portsmouth Sat 5 - 15:00 - Away to Cardiff City Tickets & more info from www.cpfc.co.uk • Croydon FC: 15/10/2011 - 15:00 - H - Badshot Lea 29/10/2011 - 15:00 - A - Camberley Tn 05/11/2011 - 15:00 - A - Wembley 12/11/2011 - 15:00 - H - Egham Town CROYDON FC ARENA, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. 0208 654 8555. www.croydon-fc.co.uk Nearest stop is Arena

Semi Finals: 15/10 - 09:00 - WinnerQF1 v Winner QF2 16/10 - 09:00 - WinnerQF3 v Winner QF4 3rd Place Play-Off: 21/10 - 08:30 - Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 Final: 23/10 - 09:00 - Winner SF1 v Winner SF2

• Four Nations 28 Oct: Australia v New Zealand - 8pm 29 Oct: England v Wales - 2.30pm 5 Nov: England v Australia - 3.30pm Wales v New Zealand - 1pm 12 Nov: England v New Zealand - 6pm 13 Nov: Wales v Australia - 5.45pm

AMERICAN FOOTBALL:

FORMULA ONE:

• NFL International Series 23 October: Tampa Bay Buccaneets v Chicago Bears - 6pm - Tix - £17.50 - £149 Highlights on BBC TV. Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London, HA9 0WS. 0844 980 8001 More info: www.wembleystadium.com

• Korean Grand Prix Yeongam, 14-16 October Friday 14 October: Practice one - 02000330; Practice two - 0600-0730 Saturday 15 October: Practice three 0300-0400; Qualifying - 0600-0700 Sunday 16 October: Race - 0600 BBC TV

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This Month’s Sport: • Indian Grand Prix Greater Noida, 28-30 October Friday 28 October: Practice one - 05300700; Practice two - 0930-1100 Saturday 29 October: Practice three 0630-0730; Qualifying - 0930-1030 Sunday 30 October: Race - 0930 BBC TV

CRICKET: • England Friday, 14 October 2011 First One Day International India v England, Hyderabad, 09:00 Monday, 17 October 2011 Second One Day International India v England, Delhi, 09:00 Thursday, 20 October 2011 Third One Day International India v England, Mohali, 09:00 Sunday, 23 October 2011 Fourth One Day International India v England, Mumbai, 09:00 Tuesday, 25 October 2011 Fifth One Day International India v England, Kolkata, 09:00 Saturday, 29 October 2011 International Twenty20 Match India v England, Kolkata, 09:00 All live on Sky Sports and BBC Test Match Special, Highlights Channel 5. More info: www.ecb.co.uk

GYMNASTICS: • World Chapionships From Tokyo Tuesday 11 - Sunday 16th October on BBC Red Button/online & BBC Two

HORSE RACING: • Lingfield Races Direct Train from E. Croydon + 5 min walk. 12th October - Afternoon Flat All Weather 18th October - Afternoon Flat All Weather 27th October - Afternoon Flat All Weather 8th November - Afternoon Jumps Turf 11th & 12th November - Afternoon Flat All Weather - Beer Festival! More info / tix: lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Or call 01342 834800. Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ • Brighton Races Direct Train from East Croydon, FREE bus to the course. 13th October - Afternoon Flat Turf - Beer and Balti Day! 20th October - Afternoon Flat Turf More info / tix: brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ

• Plumpton Races Direct Train from E. Croydon + 5 min walk 17 October: Afternoon Jumps Turf 31 October: Afternoon Jumps Turf More info / tix: plumptonracecourse.co.uk or call 01273 890383. Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, East Sussex, BN7 3AL • Fontwell Races Direct Train from East Croydon to Barnham, £2 return shuttle bus to course. 19th October - Afternoon Jumps Turf 27th October - Afternoon Jumps Turf Great Ormond Street Charity Day 4th November - Afternoon Jumps Turf More info / tix: www.fontwellpark.co.uk or call 01243 543335. Fontwell Park Racecourse, Fontwell, West Sussex, BN18 0SX • Windsor Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction. River taxi to the course. 10th October - Afternoon Flat Turf 17th October - Afternoon Flat Turf More info / tix: www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk or call 01753 498400. Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 5JJ • Sandown Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Esher. Free minibus shuttle to the course. 5th November -Afternoon Jumps Turf Blue Square Gentlemen’s Day More info / tix: www.sandown.co.uk or call 01372 46 43 48. Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey. KT10 9AJ • Kempton Park Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Kempton Park - 200 yards to course. 12th October - Twilight Flat All Weather 13th October - Twilight Flat All Weather 16th October - Afternoon Jumps Turf 19th October - Twilight Flat All Weather 26th October - Twilight Flat All Weather 27th October - Twilight Flat All Weather 31st October - Afternoon Jumps Turf 1st Nov - Afternoon Flat All Weather 2nd November - Twilight Flat All Weather 9th November - Twilight Flat All Weather 10th November - Twilight Flat All Weather More info / tix: www.kempton.co.uk or call 01932 782292. Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ • Ascot Races Direct Train from Clapham Junction. 15th October - Afternoon Flat Turf QIPCO British Champions Day www.britishchampionsseries.com 29th October - Afternoon Jumps Turf followed by Fireworks Spectacular More info / tix: www.ascot.co.uk

All fixtures are in UK time. Or call 0870 727 1234. Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX • Doncaster Races 22nd October - Afternoon Flat Turf - The Racing Post Trophy More info / tix: www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB Tel: 01302 304200

GREYHOUND RACING: • Wimbledon Greyhounds Tram to Wimbledon, then bus 493 stops right outside stadium, else it’s a about a 10 min walk. Every Friday evening, opens 6.30pm, first race 7.30pm, last race around 10.30pm. Every Saturday evening, opens 6.30pm, first race 7.30pm, last race around 10.30pm. 19h November - Doggie Oaks - heats General Admission Prices * Adults: Friday £6.00 and Saturday £6.00 (including racecard) * Children 12 - 17: £3.50 (no race card) * Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note: Push chairs or Buggies are not permitted in the stadium All Restaurant customers must pre-book either on line or by calling 0870 840 8905. More info / admission deals / tix: www.lovethedogs.co.uk/wimbledon Or call 0870 840 8905. Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium, Plough Lane Wimbledon, SW17 OBL • Brighton & Hove Greyhounds Direct train to Hove, 5min taxi to track. Or direct train to Brighton, 10min taxi. Every Wednesday afternoon - FREE entry! Opens 1pm, 1st race 2.08pm, last race 6.11pm Every Thursday evening - £5 entry Opens 6pm, 1st race 7.30 pm, last race 10.30pm. Every Friday morning - FREE entry! Opens 10.30am, 1st race 11.11am, last race 1.58pm. Every Saturday evening - £6 entry Opens 6.30 pm, 1st race 7.30 pm, last race 10.30 pm Every Sunday morning - FREE! entry Opens 11.00am, 1st race 11.28 am, last race 2.12 pm. Children Under 16 free all the time. More info / tix: brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk Or call 01273 204 601. Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium, Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BZ

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