Deep-London Magazine September 2011 by angela ferrara

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September 2011 Issue Ninety Two

deep online at: www.deep-london.co.uk • www.issuu.com • www.facebook.com/deeplondon • twitter @deep_london Hello there.. ...and welcome to issue 92. Well, where to start? Facts first I suppose Deep didn’t come out last month simply because we’d written it before the riots, and it was due to come just after it had all kicked off. The contents therefore seemed entirely inappropriate, so we abandoned it until this issue. We hope you understand. To be honest, this issue has been one of the most difficult we’ve ever written, in terms of tone if nothing else. We were going to do a piece on the actual riots, but we chose not to for two reasons; 1) No-one still seems entirely sure of what happened when, so it’d be a lot of conjecture, and we’re not a tabloid, and 2) we’ve been busting our arses shining a light on the positive side of living in Croydon for over eight years now - it’s a hell of a lot more difficult than slagging the place off - but that’s what we do, we believe in it, we’re quite good at it, and we refuse to let a few hundred mindless, amoral, grasping little scrotes change that. At this juncture, I would just like to point anyone who still thinks that the riots in Croydon were caused by anything other than a bunch of mindless, amoral, grasping little scrotes in the direction of the little tv repair shop in Cherry Orchard Road. It’s been there, independent and independently run, tiny and wonderful, for donkey’s years. They were completely cleaned out, so now the owners are having to buy replacement tvs, with their own money, for people whose own tellys were in the shop awaiting repair (looters - happy with your non-functioning tvs are you? Idiots). I’m not sure you can call that in any way smashing the system... Incidentally, in my very humble opinion, anyone who actually asks for a replacement should be ashamed of themselves - would you go and demand a telly from someone whose livelihood had been destroyed? No, you wouldn’t. And while we’re here, if you are thinking of buying a telly in the near future, can we suggest you go down there and give them your custom. Cheers. So anyway, yes, we’re going to continue to do what we do, highlighting the wealth of talented, creative, generous, community-spirited, as it says on the window of the Dragon ‘fantastic weirdos’ who live, work and play in sunny Croydon. So there. And thusly, in that vein, this month’s mag is a veritable plethora of positivity (even more so than usual), with articles focusing on people and things that make us feel a warm glow inside, and that’s even before we’ve had a drink. And finally, as Deep readers, we’re going to assume you’re like us, already digging the ‘yay - Croydon!’ vibe we’ve been emitting for the past eight years, (I don’t know why I went a bit 70s there) and while we’re immensely heartened to see everyone else getting with it, it’s a shame it took the aforementioned scrotes to do it. Still, we sincerely hope it continues. As will we. Until next month then, be like us, f*** the riots, love the Cronx... Avanti, allons-y, cheers! Angela xxx (The picture, incidentally, is your Bonsai Editor whizzing round on a silver spinny-thing in a playground in Croydon. Don’t ask why...)

Contact Us: editor: angela ferrara tel: 07910 506197 (24 hour answerphone) e: angela@deep-london.co.uk staff and contributors: auntie may, petal dunwoody, ‘the shadow’ 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: Elegant, delicious, sublime, ruthless - The England Cricket Team, number one in the world! Dai Green, Mo Farah. R.I.P: Googie Withers, Spirit the Mars Rover, Lucien Freud, Rudolf Brazda, Theodore Roszak, Len Ganley, Robert Robinson, Esther Gordy Edwards. Cover Picture: The Green Dragon’s sticky window of love.

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SEPTEMBER 2011

THIS MONTH’S FEATURES:

Croydon All Stars Charity Gig

Secret Garden

Geocaching

Concrete Market

James Hunter

The Odd Shoe

Auntie May

Month in pix

COMPETITIONS:

Surrey Street / Deep Photography Competition - inside front cover

8 LISTINGS: What’s On Guide

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Petal Dunwoody catches up with Boot-Led Zeppelin drummer, Croydon All-Stars Charity Gig organiser & all round superstar Mat Martin to talk riots, recovery and rock’n’roll. . .

aving been in bands most of my life, and knowing how difficult it is to get 5 musicians to agree to be in one place in one time, it’s a measure of how apalled everyone was by the riots, how much everyone wants to do something to help and what high regard Mat himself is held in that not only has he managed to organise over 30 musicians, plus helpers, sponsors and a host of other folk to be in one place at one time, but he’s managed to do it all in a fantastically short amount of time. The Croydon All Stars Charity gig was conceived about 3 weeks ago, and it happens on the 18th September, all to raise money for those affected by the riots through the Mayor of Croydon’s ‘Recovery’ charity. So, without sounding too obvious, what made you want to put the gig on? “I was looking at the news footage when it was all going off and seeing Rockbottom get looted. I worked there years ago, know the owner really well

Obviously the event is to raise money but what else do you hope will come out of it? “I think just from the programme itself there are a lot of diverse bands that might not have ever played together before, and they’re all quite notorious Croydon bands in their own right. We have such a good lively music scene here. “The fact is £12 is pretty cheap to see a bill like that and I think it’s more important for people to come and see that and feel like they’re being involved with something whilst being entertained rather than just having to dip in their money to put a tenner in a box. It’s a big collection of diverse music lovers coming together and enjoying a day together - that’s the main purpose, to sort of lift the spirits a bit. “Even if you’re not from Croydon for example, the keyboard player in my band used to live in one of the buildings that was burned down so he was

"I thought it’d be nice if something that I know Croydon does really well - which is a healthy live music scene - could come together and raise money. . ." and know Colin the drum teacher there, they were such sad images, and then after seeing other people setting up things - not particularly to raise money but awareness pages, I thought it’d be nice to actually do something to raise money. “After hearing some of the stories of people trying to escape burning buildings and looters and rioters and whatever throwing stuff at them, I thought actually, yeah, people have lost homes in this as well as businesses and it’d be nice if something which I know Croydon does really well - which is a healthy live music scene - could come together and raise money for it. ”I was walking around Croydon the other day and even though they’ve done a great patch-up job you go and look around and you actually realise the damage that’s been done is ridiculous. You have to see it for yourself to realise that you want to put your hand in your pockets and try to help out.”

straight up for it, and he now lives in Brighton so he’s disconnected from Croydon - I think there’s a lot of people who used to live here and have connections to here that have looked at it and thought ‘if there’s something that I can get involved with and be supportive of...’ “It would’ve been nice if there was a bigger venue that we could’ve used closer to the centre of Croydon that could’ve catered for the amount of people we’re hopefully going to get, but that can’t be helped. If we’d have had a few months prep and had maybe got the Fairfield Halls then we could’ve fitted more bands in, but by that time we’d have lost the immediacy of what happened. The venue we’ve got is great, it’s got a good bar, they’re lovely people, and they’re really behind us, so it’s hopefully going to be a really good day.” How long did it take to fill the bill? “It took about 20 minutes. I wanted 4

us (Boot Led Zeppelin) to headline because we don’t do a lot of charity stuff and we also don’t do a lot in Croydon, so it was kind of a spurring on to do something where I live as well as support a good cause. No one in the band said no, they all gave me their diaries and then it was a case of finding a venue that was free. “As soon as we’d got that sorted and set the date everyone else we asked was straight in - Al (Banned Sauce) said yes immediately, Geoff (DJ) was straight up for it, ‘whenever wherever’, Ritchie (Kitty Hudson) was straight back to me he was the first person to post on the facebook wall saying it was going to be fucking awesome! Dave (23 Enigma) was brilliant and they were straight on board, as was Barry (Miss Nic). “Junk Time Party said yes straight away, then found that their drummer was away, but they’ve found a substitute (who is actually Ricky the drummer’s son, Ricky Jr - Ed) so that they can still do it. That tells I think of how much people want to do it. The response has been fantastic. And even apart from the bands, everyone I work with is volunteering to help out on the day. “Basically to sum it up, everyone that I’ve asked to be involved hasn’t even thought about it before getting on board - everyone’s seen it as a positive thing to do, the companies that have got involved to sponsor it by giving us what we need to put the event on have been brilliant and I’m just hoping that it’s going to be a really really special day that people will remember for a long time and they take a positive message from it. I hope more than anything else that the people taking part really enjoy it as well because no-one’s getting paid, everyone involved is giving up their time and their effort to put on something special, everyone just wants to be involved in something positive to raise money for a really good cause, and every single penny that’s made from it is going towards the charity.” Croydon All Stars Charity Gig in aid of ‘Croydon’s Recovery’, Sunday 18th September 2011 at Croydon Sports Arena. £12 in - a bargain! For full details see poster to your right, or the back cover, or dotted about Croydon!

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here’s been a lot of talk recently about ‘community spirit’, like it’s a new thing. Unfortunately, some of those same people who think it’s a new thing seem to be using it to gain themselves some sort of credibility, which, in our book, means they just aint got it. Luckily there are thousands of people out there (and we humbly include ourselves in this category) who’ve not only got it but who’ve had it for a considerable amount of time. Groups, individuals, clubs and associations, businesses, pubs and their punters and many many more who go about their work, quietly and with no little amount of dignity, raising funds for good causes, volunteering, just generally helping out and in the main having fun, meeting new friends and fostering further spirit into the bargain. One such group is the ‘Friends Of Haling Grove’, who’ve been doing exactly that since 2009 and don’t intend to stop any time soon. For those not acquainted, Haling Grove is a park in South Croydon. In fact, it’s the park nearest to where I grew up, where I nearly killed myself on the ‘Witches Hat’ in the playground, where Butch the dog got off his leash and properly buggered off through people’s gardens for about six hours, where we used to play football before going to the pub on a Sunday and, on one memorable occasion, a freezing Boxing Day morning. So far so parky, I hear you say, but this one is a bit special. Originally part of the Haling Grove Estate, it was owned by horse-breeder Mr Sydney Shorter, who was regularly seen exercising his horses on the grove,. The whole place was bequeathed to Croydon by his widow on the condition that it remain a park. The actual estate house is long gone and the grass has extended over its site, but bits of it remain in the shape of a ha ha (I had to look this up - it’s a trench designed to keep grazing livestock off the ornamental gardens), it’s kitchen garden, which is now a

rose walk and, the really special bit, a walled garden with fish-filled ornamental pond. This walled garden, unfortunately, isn’t open all of the time as one of its conditions of opening is a need to have someone supervising (because of the water, you see - someone might fall in) and this is what the Friends of Haling Grove do, give up their time to be there when they can, to look after the park, maintaining it in association with Croydon Parks, making sure no scrotes ruin it for everyone else, raise funds for playground equipment (the playground is fab) and other needed stuff, look after the shelter and the flowers, generally do good deeds and ‘encourage more people to use the park facilities and enjoy its beautiful setting’. They’re made up of local residents and other caring types, and rather than being the staid group you may have expected, they’re all about the fun down there in South Croydon. When we were there, it was for the grand opening of their latest initiative, a Community Orchard, lots of nascent trees near the back of the walled garden, which was heralded by a three piece jazz band playing all day in the park shelter and an invitation to all to bring picnics and BBQs, drinks and nibbles. The sun shone (mainly), kids were running about, the people 6

mingled and ate and drank and were merry, and the local characters were out in force. After some rousing speeches and the ribbon-cutting ceremony the orchard was officially declared open on 28th August 2011, after which there was more eating and drinking, more excellent jazz and some dancing in front of the shelter as the sun went down. This was the first event we’d been to in the park, but it won’t be our last as they hold loads of events up there. In the recent past they’ve had dogshows, big lunches, easter-egg hunts, mulled wine and mince pies for St Nicholas’ Day, impromptu BBQs and halloween parties. In fact, the next event is another halloween do on 30th October and as usual, all are welcome to come down, have some fun, meet some new people and get into this new-fangled thing of communtity spirit. We’ll see you there! Haling Grove Park, St Augustine’s Avenue, Croydon, CR2 6DQ. To find out about forthcoming events, to subscribe or donate to the charity, or to join the Friends, please visit the ‘Friends of Haling Grove’ Facebook page.

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Petal Dunwoody’s rough guide to the global GPS treasure hunt that is ‘Geocaching’

ave you ever found a bit of cash on the street or some nifty doodad on the floor that gets forgotten in a drawer? Or done a bit of freganism down the market at closing time (such a good idea at the time until the kitchen gets full of tiny flies)? All this stuff dropped, discarded and otherwise misplaced is all random is it not? Well, it appears some not at all. Last month we signed up to, and had our first foray into, the world of Geocaching. Geocaching is a treasure hunt type game on a global scale. People leave waterproof containers anywhere that they find interesting or significant. They will put a paper log in there, which is filled in by the finders, and sometimes items to trade or swap. The 'Cacher' will then record the item's co-ordinates on a listing website: (this is the one we used www.geocaching.com) and put up a

watching the roadworks, club based Carolina hardcore ecstasy on Tuesday early afternoon or gigs on snow day where fans were unable to get to the door to extend their enthusiasm. There is an awful lot of utter crap both on and supported by the internet but here we have something, apparently trivial, which tends to make me feel slightly gladder to be a human in this age. You know us at Deep Towers, drinking and having a laugh around town is a bit of a priority. However, as beer gets ever nearer to £4 a pint, 20 fags to £8 and soon saying boo to a goose will be punishable by death (except of course if you own a newspaper or if you are a goose) geocache offers an alternative entertainment. It's generally free (the geocache iphone app does cost money, but you don’t technically need it, we just

“I’ve always loved these ‘aside’ activities - things that elude the notice of the workaday world and make me feel slightly gladder to be a human. . .” description of the cache where they’ll tell you why they’ve put one there, so you might just learn something about your immediate environs into the bargain, and, given that they’re in the main dropped by locals, you may even be guided to somewhere you’ve never been before right on your doorstep. Once you have found an item you will update the online details with when you found it and make any comments e.g. the paper log in the container is full, or just thanking the hider for an interesting cache. This is one of those special activities that eludes the notice of the workaday world to such an extent that there have been various caches around all over the world, including Antarctica (and in space - there’s one on the International Space Station apparently), for the last 10 years without anyone I know having a clue. On the website there is a nifty map that shows where the caches are near to your postcode. if you zoom out a bit you’ll see the whole of north western Europe is covered with caches. I've always loved these 'aside' activities: not being at school and 8

found it helpful as we’re beginners) and, not wishing to sound nerdish, engages you with your environment (geocachers tend to pick up litter at sites and have generally accepted rules to minimise

their impact on nature, to respect private property, and to avoid public alarm). Also, it offers benign communication with people from all over the world who are happy to simply be somewhere and acknowledge that fact. I could wax on about exploding stars but I shan't. Do go and visit your local cache(s), have a look around you, perhaps hold your chin and go 'mmmmmmmmmmmmmm'. This is precisely what we did, looking around, smack bang in the centre of Croydon, attracting stares from the pub opposite’s clientele, for about 30 minutes until we found the little prize of our first geocache. Well worth the effort. We found the easiest to use website is the ‘official’ one at: www.geocaching.com, which has a good introduction section and highlights caches suitable for beginners. Oh, and don’t let some of the smug terms used by (very few) participants put you off we didn’t, and we’re looking forward next weekend to a couple of days of walking in places we wouldn’t normally go, taking in the surroundings (and hopefully the sunshine) and looking for things we didn’t, until a couple of weeks ago, even know existed... Every dot on this map is a cache placed by someone, for a reason, that you can both go and find, and find out why.

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It’s a new arts & crafts market at The Oval Tavern. See what we did there..?

ne of the things, we’ve found over the years, that Croydon seems to have a wealth of is people who get off their backsides and DO STUFF. A case in point is was proved on Sunday 4th September by one Tina Crawford when she launched the ‘Concrete Market’ a new arts and crafts fair being held at The Oval Tavern in East Croydon. Actually, the same could be said of Graham and the gang at The Oval for being forward-thinking about the use of their pub, so kudos all round! The actual fair was the first of what Tina hopes will be many such events to bring like-minded craft businesses together to promote quality, creative products, and she had already enlisted many interesting crafts-people to showcase their wares (see below) on stalls, as well as some vintage makeover artists to spruce up willing punters on the day. As well as organising the market, Tina has a long history of arts and crafts work herself, training at Central St Martins before going on to jewellery design & textile decoration with television production sandwiched in between. Her first role was working on a children's art programme creating the 'makes', but her career ended 10 years later due to chronic illness. Rather than being confined to the sofa Tina took to the sewing machine re-teaching herself old skills and started to make Twinkle handbags which adorned the shoulders of presenters such as Donna Air, Lisa

Rogers and Jools Oliver. Just as Twinkle looked to be getting off the ground, Tina’s condition worsened and she had to give it up. Since then, Tina has started a new venture, named after her son Toby, called Tobyboo, whose freehand machine embroidered products will be at the market. See what we mean about getting off backsides and doing stuff? So far so fabulous, but it does seem a slightly odd juxtaposition of idea and venue, so why the concrete market and why The Oval? Tina explains; “I wanted there to be regular events to showcase the vast variety of craft talent in a really informal environment. “We’ll take things one stitch at a time but I intend to run these events regularly. It’s great to have this amazing variety of talent under one roof. This isn't just a fair for local people this is a darn good market for all to venture to for quality craft. “I've been thinking about starting up something like this in Croydon for a year now and had seen other places but they never felt right. Sometimes what you're looking for is right in front of you. I wanted another outlet to sell my bespoke creations from and knew there would be like-minded people wanting to do the same. “I’m getting more and more excited and slightly worried about how much I will be spending on the day because of all the fantastic makers on board.” We popped along to the first Concrete Market and, as someone else who was in there, who didn’t know it was going on and had just popped in for a pint said ‘I thought I’d walked into the wrong pub’. The Oval was unrecognisable, absolutely crammed full of knick-knacks, doodads and bits and pieces. Entry was free, the BBQ was in full swing, the bar was open and there was a healthy number of punters poring over the crafts on 10

display. The rain was annoying, but happily it was only a couple of showers and didn’t seem to have dampened anyone’s spirits. All the stall holders, and indeed the punters, were enthusiastic about this new venture, very friendly and, I think, having a relatively successful day given it was the first one. We bumped into Tina the next day at, bizarrely, Legoland, and she hopes to hold another concrete market soon, but she’s not sure when yet (the latest possible date we’ve had is 26th November). We’ll keep you informed, or you can keep up to date at www.concretemarket.blogspot.com In the meantime, if you’ve seen something you fancy in our photos, or if you’re a prospective stallholder and want to check out what sort of thing everyone else is doing, you can find most of the stallholders online at the addresses below. the-aviary.co.uk www.etsy.com/shop/BuntingandBeads www.notonthehighstreet.com/claudette worters www.etsy.com/shop/CupOfSea Facebook - Charming-Grace-Jewellery dearsweetagatha.blogspot.com www.folksy.com/shops/DiDoesVintage emilythepemilys.blogspot.com fabricnationadventures.blogspot.com www.handmadeandvintage.co.uk/ jennycairns.com www.folksy.com/shops/ LemonadeAndLamingtons www.munazuberi.co.uk/ tobybooillustrated.weebly.com/ handinhandgallery.co.uk Keep up to date with future concrete market events at www.concretemarket.blogspot.com

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Another month, another fantastic Stand! event and, this month, another new Deep writer who, because he’s yet to furnish me with his preferred nom de plume (one day someone will write for us under their own name), we’ll simply call ‘The Shadow’. Ooh, mysterious!

tanding room only @ STAND, here in The Arnhem Gallery, well apart from the 25 chairs/stools dotted around, (I know ‘cos I counted them) but these were already taken by the time I arrived, mainly by middle aged women accompanied by compliant husbands who were dispatched to the bar every so often to purchase the required G and T, not much Sambuca being sold tonight. Brixton Academy it ain’t but why was I here? Let me explain! I couldn’t believe it, I’d finally got the call, 13:52 GMT (ok, text, as this is 2011), my writing career was about to take off. What was the assignment, a superstar performing at the 02, the Fringe Festival

actually been listening to the support, SAM HARE and his band for the last 45 minutes. The real JAMES HUNTER stood centre stage, totally in charge of his Gibson guitar looking resplendent in a tonic blue suit, and, from were I was standing, bearing a slight resemblence to both Billy Joel and Michael Keaton. Either side were the 5 other members of the band, 2 on sax, a cravat wearing upright bassist, keyboard player and drummer. (The keyboard player is apparantly the man behind the music for Rastamouse and set for big things, does it get any bigger than Rastamouse?). Straight away James Hunter launched into some lively banter

“James Hunter was tearing it up with a song called ‘Riot’, the second riot I’d experienced in a week, minus the looters, arsonists and Boris the Mayor.” in Edinburgh, the preview of the Big Brother contestants going into the house? Nothing quite so glamorous, but there were 2 tickets with the words “PRESS TICKETS” on them waiting for me at the front desk. Our bonsai editor finally realised that being in all places at once wasn’t gonna happen tonight, not unless she got some time and space wormhole jiggery pokery manipulation shit going on. “James Hunter” was midway through a song, so I propped up the bar, myself and my plus one, and surveyed the 150 or so crowd, nodding appreciatively to his melodic guitar playing. “Nothing too offensive’ i thought, sounds like a mix of Paul Weller and Van Morrison. The next track was “Home Grown Man” which was one i really got into, especially the sounds coming out of the keyboard, lots of sliding up and down the keys. “One More Chance” was another that rolled into my eardrums rather pleasantly. “Well thanks for coming early” said the front man, “this is the last one from us”. “HANG ON!”, I thought, “something’s not right here” The band played out with “Don’t Bring Me Down” a much livelier number but pretty much in the same vein as the previous tunes. Frantic to-ing and fro-ing ensued, the sound engineer didn’t know, the bar staff didn’t know, the guy in the shiny gold paisley shirt, cowboy boots and stetson probably knew but i didn’t ask him. Eventually i found out, I’d

with his loyal followers and then into some even livelier big band sound music. This Grammy nominated artist, after giving us a little taster of R&B, moved into a slower, reggae/ska style before tearing it up again with a number called “Riot” which reminded me of Yeh Yeh by Matt Bianco, the 2nd riot I’d experienced in a week, minus the looters, arsonists and Boris the Mayor. A James Brown sounding number, remeniscent of “Please” coupled with the playing of the keyboard maestro had the sax players engaged in some choreographed hand waving and the audience jiving around. The crowd had swelled to around 250 by now and Mr Hunter was in full swing. “What d’you wanna hear?” he asked the gatherers. As one the hands flew up and the unanimous choice was “Carina”, “Bollocks” he sighed, jokingly of course. Once more a subtle reggae vibe filled the hall. It was 10.15 now and the entire front of the stage was boppin’ jiving and shuffling to the sound of “Concrete Love”, an intense, big band, foot shuffling tune which spread the movement of the people throughout the room, old school lovers were jiving at the bar and bloody good at it they were too. 12

“What’s Going On” was his ‘pretend’ last tune before the entire band left the stage for what was about 15 seconds. Back they came, the Big band Sound belted out from the speakers and Mr Hunter finished in fine voice with the added bonus of some James Brown-esqe moving-and-a-shaking. As the auditorium emptied, little did everyone know, Graham, (the old guv’nor from the Oval) was dj-ing afterwards to wind down with an eclectic mix of vinyl music. “STAND”, check it out. Monthly @ The Arnhem Gallery, next events 2nd September - Phantom Limb, Size Nine, Nuke Bnana - this is now a fundraising gig in aid of Croydon’s Recovery. Also, it’s Size Nine’s LAST EVER GIG (BOO!) and Jonny Bolax’s birthday, so it’s going to be, er, large!. 22nd September - Dustaphonics + Modeste + the Jet Tricks (October events tbc) 17th November - The Selecter® starring Pauline Black and Gaps Hendrickson. Tickets and more info on all these from www.standatfairfield.co.uk

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In what seems to be something of a running theme this month, here are yet more people who’ve got off their backsides and done stuff...

here is possibly only one thing sadder than an shutdown pub and that’s a well loved pub that suddenly becomes a chrome plated wine bar (The Cool Rooms, anyone? Or that brief dark (I say dark, it was so bright shades were required) period The Ship went through? *Shudders*). Actually, in light of recent events, seeing a pub that’s been set on fire is sad too, but, in a small mercies kind of way, at least The Eagle was actually empty at the time. But I digress - It’s nice, therefore, when - in a bit of happy serendipity - an old empty pub is re-opened by people who frequented its previous incarnation. We’ve all thought about it, talked about it, usually when we’ve had a few - we should re-open that pub / buy a pub / club / venue / insert drunken idea here the difference between most of the rest of us and Claire and Simon, new owners of The Odd Shoe (more on that later) is that they’ve actually gone and done it. And yes, it apparently was a direct result of a drunken conversation. The Odd Shoe, in case you haven’t come across it yet, stands

on the site of the old Rat and Parrott (or, for those of you of a certain age, the old The Croydon (MKII)) on the corner of Park Street and St George’s Walk, architectually not the prettiest of areas, but the pub is nice - they’ve kept the fantastic pullback doors which gives it an airy feel in any hot weather we may or not experience again before autumn sets in. Inside too it’s airy open plan, with plenty of seats and a new pool table. They haven’t got a kitchen at the moment - from what we can gather the last incumbents (anyone remember Windy City?) took it with them when they went, removing half the back wall in the process, so there’s no food available, but, in a bit of forward thinking similar to that of the Half and Half, people are encouraged to bring their lunnch in, and have a sit down and a pint. Claire explains that the idea came from when she used to be an office worker, not wanting to sit at her desk eating her sandwiches, and not being able to find anywhere nice to sit outside the office. Makes sense then. Elsewhere, they’ve got a good line in drinks deals, with the wine

being particularly reasonable, and an ever-growing roster of events and dos. They’ve been open for a couple of months now, and are slowly increasing in both regular clientele and experience. Of course there have been teething troubles, a couple of blocked toilets on opening night, the staff having to guard the bar all night in case of rioters, you know, the usual, but the great thing is that they’re new, they’re totally independent, they’re keen and enthusiastic, they’re open to ideas and they were, until very recently, pub punters. And why ‘The Odd Shoe’? Apparently it comes from shortly after the conversation about buying the pub when Claire had an unfortunate hungover couture incident and turned up to work wearing alarmingly mismatched shoes. Now, do these or do these not sound like people after our own heart? Exactly, reward them with your custom! The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon.

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Septuagenarian agony aunt cum rock mutton Auntie May quite sensibly gets the hell out of Dodge. . .

couple of weeks ago, Edith and I were delighted to be invited to Portofino to celebrate the birthday of one of our oldest friends. "How generous!" we thought, and commenced packing for a trip to a picturesque coastal town in Italy famed for its watersports and pastel-coloured houses. Edith had thoroughly waxed her trusty wakeboard although we remembered she had left the shallow fin in Lyme Regis so we had to quickly ebay for another. My new Thruster board arrived from Surfed Out along with an extensive selection of boardshorts and rash vests. By the time

poorly executed painting of the real Portofino on the wall by the till. Edith and I studied the buff menu. Starters were all over £7 and we only had a pocket full of Lira (Edith steadfastly refuses to deal in any way with the fiasco that is the Euro). We settled for a bottle of house rosé and got stuck in. By the time our main courses arrived we were at the tiddly stage and I felt moved to tackle Luigi (marginally less repulsive after half a bottle of rosé) about the pitiful quantity of "rosti" (very small potato squares) on my plate. He scowled a lot but produced a tablespoon more. At some

“We set about attempting to re-enact the potato basketball match of 1991 by lobbing Edith’s new potatos into the uplighters. . .” we'd assembled everything, cancelled the fruit and veg man, fathomed out the automatic timer for the lava lamp (it's best to look as if you're at home, I always say), we looked (and felt) as if we'd packed for a six month hiking trip to the Antipodes. We took a taxi to "just off the M23” as instructed where we were met by the Birthday Boy who looked rather perplexed at the huge amount of luggage assembled around us. Having loaded it precariously onto his roof rack we climbed into his car and off we went. Halfway down the A264 we realised were going in the opposite direction to Gatwick and a few minutes later we pulled up in front of "Portofino", a nondescript looking Italian eating establishment in East Grinstead. Well can you imagine our disappointment? Still, we thought, there are bound to be some exquisite Italian waiters to soften the blow. We were met at the door by Luigi (not exquisite at all - in fact he walked like a Thunderbirds puppet) who looked askance at our pile of luggage, and seated us in the far corner. The closest to pastel coloured anything was a buff coloured menu although there was a

stage I must have ordered another bottle of wine but there wasn't a lot to soak it up with so, as you can imagine, mischief-making rose to the top of the menu. We set about attempting to reenact the potato basketball match of 1991 by lobbing most of Edith's new potatoes into the uplighters. Edith had brought along a small radio with an ear plug so she thoughtfully provided a blow by blow account of the ArsenalUdinese game, using a raffia mat as the pitch and peas and diced carrots as the two teams (we were peas – Italy obviously). Quite why our team contained Fern Britton's husband and a woman named Maria is a mystery to me but then I never really understood sport. No wonder we lost. At last the dessert menus arrived and I was very surprised (and delighted) to see that I could order a Semifreddo. "I'll have half a frog", I guffawed to a bemused Luigi, while Edith shrieked with laughter at the Affrogato. (Actually it was Affogato, but after two bottles of wine it's hard to see straight). Menus successfully amended with eye pencil (much to Luigi's obvious displeasure) we wondered if we should carry out an impromptu kitchen inspection. No, apparently that just 16

wasn't going to happen. Luigi managed to assemble an assortment of kitcheny type people who linked arms purposefully in front of the door and somebody in our party decided that it would be advisable if we paid and left. Edith left a large pile of Lira as a tip (afterwards I worked out that she had actually left the equivalent of 8p) and promptly lay down on my surfboard as her legs had given way. Between us we towed her out and poked her into a passing taxi, along with the rest of our paraphernalia. Edith felt a bit more lively by 1am and on the way home we thoughtfully knocked up the fruit and veg man (and most of his family) to tell him that we wanted to reinstate our Wednesday delivery. Wasn't he pleased! Buona notte i miei amici. Surfing felice. Auntie May returns next month. . . Congratulations to Kimberley Richardson who found 32 names of football teams in Auntie May’s competition. Auntie says: “I think I'll present her with a year's subscription to Deep Magazine and a packet of cock soup. Now, back to my cornflake cakes. . .”

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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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SELHURST: • Two Brewers • Lion Inn THORNTON HEATH: • The Lord Napier WOODSIDE GREEN: • Beehive SOUTH NORWOOD: • Portmanor KENLEY: • Kenley Arms WHYTELEAFE: • Whyteleafe Tavern

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

1st Wednesday: • 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

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.

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 20

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

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

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: on a subject of topical interest on the last Monday of each month from 18:30 to 20:00 in the Braithwaite Hall (Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon) no ticket necessary.

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

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

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• 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: Half Price Mondays 50% off all drinks (excluding champagne) from 7pm til midnight. Free entry before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Group: Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society meets on most Monday evenings from 19:45 at the Small Hall of the United Reform Church in Addiscombe Grove, East Croydon. For more information about the society go to www.greig51.freeserve.co.uk/cnhss/index. htm#about • Quiz: Rough Trade Shop Pop Quiz 8pm-10pm £1 per team member, up to 6

in a team. Picture rounds, name that tune rounds, anagrams, bad puns (good puns?) and brain teasing musical questions from Paul Guided Missile. Prizes include wine, Rough Trade Shop Record Tokens and Cheezy Wotsits for best team name! The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road London, N1 9JB. Tel: 020 7837 5371 www.thelexington.co.uk • Games: Magic the Gathering NEW! with M&M Games. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

Every Tuesday: • Music: Jazz Jam Session Every Tuesday Night at The Lord Napier Jazz Pub. All welcome. The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath. 020 8653 2286 • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 9-10pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com • Quiz: The Pembroke 8pm. 50p per person per round. Plus 2 for 1 on pizzas. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Quiz: The Builders Arms Fun general knowledge quiz. The Builders Arms, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP, 020 8654 1803 • Club: Cheap Sheep Tuesdays DJ 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 21

Improvers - 7.45pm. £6 Social Dance - 8.30pm. £7 Buy two sessions for £11, 3 for £16. Arnham Gallery, Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon, CR9 1DG. Box Office: 020 8688 9291 www.fairfield.co.uk • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions South Norwood pool: Tuesdays 8-10pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council

Every Wednesday: • Museum: East Surrey Museum Open 10am-5pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Permanent Galleries: Local History The development of our area from earliest times. It contains sections on Geology and fossils, Stone Ages, Bronze and Iron Ages, the Romans in East Surrey, an Anglo-Saxon corner, medieval times and modern history. Also stages various transient exhibitions. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. East Surrey Museum, 1 Stafford Road 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

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: controller PISTONSBENEATH and guest DJS. Doors 8pm til late, FREE ENTRY before 10pm, £2 after. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals 8-11pm. £1.50 pints, £1.25 spirit mixers, £1 shots, £2.50 vodka Red Bull. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Event: Film & Food plus... Films & Food every week, Poker, Rock Quiz night and Live comedy on monthly rotation See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when 8pm, Free Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Music: FREE Classical Concerts Free lunchtime classical music performances at the Clocktower Croydon. All performances start at 1.30pm. Bring your own picnic, wear a tux if you like, or just come as you are and enjoy your lunch in the incredible unique setting of the Braithwaite Hall at The Clocktower, a grade 2 listed building, island of heritage in Croydon’s town centre. George Mayne will present a specially curated free programme of some his favourite classical pieces every Wednesday lunchtime throughout August. The Clocktower Cafe is launching a special offer to celebrate these lunchtime recitals with 20% off all hot meals and a special High Tea consisting of mini sandwiches, tea, scome and clotted cream for £3.95 after the concert. Braithwaite Hall, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon. www.croydonclocktower.org.uk • Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Wednesday afternoon - Greyhound Racing. Doors 1pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • Music: Liquid Drum ‘n’ Bass Every Wednesday evening. Taberners Lounge Bar, St George’s Walk, Croydon. www.tabernersloungebar.com • 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

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! 22

The Lord Napier, 111 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath CR7. 020 8653 2286 • Dance: Clog Dancing Free taster sessions for newcomers to try out some lively N.W. English clog team dances - wear trainers or similar footwear. Musicians with portable acoustic instruments always welcome too. PLEASE CALL BEFORE HEADING OUT, as some Thursdays this night is not on. 8.30 pm. FREE! Call 020 8654 5211/020 8657 4056 (eves.) for details United Reformed Church Hall, corner Enmore/Cobden Road, S. Norwood • Dance: Morris Dancing North Wood Morris Men are teaching Men's Morris to complete beginners on Thursday evenings at the Scout Hut in Purley Park Road at 8.15 pm and newcomers are welcome (first call 020 8668 1830) see www.northwoodmorris.org.uk • Dance: The South East London Lindy Hop Club Come and learn to dance Lindy Hop (Jitterbug) like they did in the 1940's. No partner required and Caron and Steve specialise in helping those with two left feet get together with those with two right. Doors open 7.30pm Beginners Class 7.45pm Intermediate Class 8.30pm Freestyle (practice) 9.15pm The Royston Club, 85 Royston Road Penge, London, SE20 7QW www.52ndstreetjump.co.uk • Gay: Quiz New every Thursday, quiz night at The Bird. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Thursday night - Greyhound Racing. Doors 6.30pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • 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

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What’s On - Regular Weekly Events: • Music: Lunchtime Jazz Jazz Every Thursday Lunchtime. Starts 12.15 - 2.00 pm Admission FREE! The Clocktower Cafe, Katherine Street, Croydon, Surrey CR9 1ET

Every Friday: • Music: DJs Every Friday Night The Folly, 13-15 Selsdon Road, Croydon, 020 8688 3920 • Music: Live Music Alternating live bands and karaoke every Friday Night The Bedford Tavern, 16 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF, 020 8688 2584 • Karaoke: Wheelwright’s Arms From 8.30pm every Friday night. Wheelwright’s Arms, 126 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF • Music: Oval DJs The regular Oval faves, plus guests, keeping Fridays funky. The Oval Tavern, 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR 020 8686 6023, www.ovaltavern.co.uk • Music: Live Music Every Friday night from 8pm. Plus 2 for 1 on Corona and Jacques. The Pembroke, 12-16 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA 020 8763 0800 • Event: Wii Night Every Friday evening. The View, 188 selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PL, 020 8688 2315. • Club: WTF? our decades of Indie, Alternative, Electro and Punk hits from DJ Zoe Urchin. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Photography: Camera Club Camera Club meeting in West Croydon every Friday night welcomes visitors and new members. Full programme of events including print/slide talks, portrait evenings, competitions, etc. Ample parking. Contact Colin on 020 8665 1678. Visit www.thorntonheathcameraclub.co.uk • 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 • Sport: Wimbledon Dogs Every Friday night - Greyhound Racing. First race 7.30pm The turnstiles open at 6:30pm and the restaurant doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission Prices If you just want to turn up on the night the prices are: * Adults: £5.00 (including racecard) * Children 12 - 17: £3.00 (no race card) * Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note, pushchairs and buggies are not permitted in the Stadium. Loads of admission offers and more info at www.lovethedogs.co.uk GRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, London, SW17 0BL Stadium Telephone: 0870 880 1000 • Club: Blow Techno, Electronic, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Dubstep, House, Mash Up across 3 rooms. Every Friday 10pm til super-late. £8 adv, £10 on the door. Egg, 200 York Way, King’s Cross, London N1 • Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Friday lunchtime - Greyhound Racing. Doors 10.30am. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • Music: DJs - NEW! A range of DJs playing eclectic tunes and requests. Every Friday and Saturday. The Odd Shoe, 24 Park Street, Croydon

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 23

the Jerk Chicken man will be there! 10am - 4pm The Alma, 95 Church Road, Crystal Palace, London SE19 www.thealmapub.com • Music: Live Rock Bands Every Saturday Night Portmanor, Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4UF, 020 8655 1308 • Club: Linton Dance bombs. Funk Rockets. Beat-seeking missiles. Never outgunned. The biggest dancefloor monsters from DJ LINTON. Because it's war on the dancefloor. CHEAP SHEEP drinks deals till 9pm. Doors 7pm, FREE ENTRY before 10pm. Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Club: Tiger Tiger Tiger and Raffles Bar: with Capital FM Des Paul and Chris Brooks playing out the best in commercial party and dance anthems.Groovy Wonderland: 70’s and 80’s floor fillers. Club: Commercial House. Admission free before 10pm, £7 after. Guestlist free before 11pm, £5 after. Dress code: Dress to Impress - No Sportswear. Tiger Tiger, 14-16 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1GT. 020 8662 4949. www.tigertigercroydon.co.uk • Music: The Big Double featuring top live acts + The Edge nightclub playing club classics & party 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 • Sport: Wimbledon Dogs Every Friday night - Greyhound Racing. First race 7.30pm The turnstiles open at 6:30pm and the restaurant doors open at 6:30pm. General Admission Prices

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What’s On - Weekly Events / Daily Guide: If you just want to turn up on the night the prices are: * Adults: £5.00 (including racecard) * Children 12 - 17: £3.00 (no race card) * Children under 11: Free (no race card) Please note, pushchairs and buggies are not permitted in the Stadium. Loads of admission offers and more info at www.lovethedogs.co.uk GRA Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, London, SW17 0BL Stadium Telephone: 0870 880 1000 • Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Saturday night - Greyhound Racing. Doors 6.30pm. More info from www. brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium.co.uk • Kids: Storytime with Jenny Lockyer Stories, songs, puppetry, activities and lots of fun! It's aimed at 3-7 year olds, but all are welcome! It's every Saturday and it's FREE! 1pm-3pm. Upstairs at the Green Dragon 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Thornton Heath pool: Saturday 4.45 6.45pm. New Addington pool: Saturdays 2.30-3.30pm. 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

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 • Poker: The Alma Tavern From 6pm. The Alma Tavern, Lower Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe, East Croydon • Music: Acoustic Sundays From classical to folk, poetry to unplugged punk rock, Scream Lounge's acoustic nights guarantee you a night to remember. Most evenings are free entry, don't run late, so you won't ruin your week with a Monday hangover! 7pm start. See www.myspace.com/screamstudios or daily listings for what's on and when. Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN • Music: Sunday Jazz Lunch From midday until 4pm every Sunday, why not come down for a delicious roast dinner straight from the club’s acclaimed kitchens (not compulsory for entry but highly recommended!) and enjoy a couple of sets of laid back music from some of London’s best musicians and singers. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, 47 Frith Street, London W1D 4HT Box Office: 020 7439 0747 www.ronniescotts.co.uk • Sport: Roller Derby Monks Hill Sports Centre 2pm till 4pm Also croydon roller derby are taking on new skaters so anyone who's Interested please contact us at fenrisflyers@gmail.com or deathpixie666@hotmail.com

• Gay: Open The Box Every Sunday at 7pm. The Bird In Hand, 291 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EL. 020 8683 3104 www.birdinhand.uk.com • Sport: Brighton Dogs Every Friday lunchtime - Greyhound Racing. Doors 11am. More info from brightonandhovegreyhoundstadium. co.uk • Community: Women-Only Swimming Sessions Purley pool: Sundays 2.30-3.30pm. The cost for a non-member adult swim is £3.30 per hour. For further information on membership, activities, prices and timetables go to www.fusionlifestyle.com/contracts/Croydon_Council

............................. Wednesday 7th September • Food: Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight 3-18th September. A celebration of Scottish produce, encouraging people to sample the country’s quality food and drink. We say - have an Arbroath smokie and a whisky! www.scottishfoodanddrinkfortnight.co.uk • Music: Jukebox Monkey, Fly This For Me, David Coslett Trio Wildfire Exposure Presents Doors 8pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Something Borrowed 9.15pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' presents: Gabi & The Whoremoans++Roshi Nasehi++open mic.. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Club: Dubkulture 7/9 NIGHTMARE BIRTHDAY BASH MONSTERS (AD/CURZED/SHIVERZ) 12-1 NMO 1030-12 KOMBINE 10-1030 NIGHTMARE 930-10 PACEMATIC 9-930 PISTONSBENEATH 8-9, 1-finish Catch everyone there!.

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Free before 10, £2 after! Black Sheep Bar, 68 High St, CR0. 020 8680 2233. www.blacksheepbar.com www.myspace.com/blacksheepbar • Comedy: Stephen Merchant 8pm. For more info please visit the website. Fairfield Halls, Park Lane, Croydon CR9 1DG. Box Office 020 8688 9291 or book online at www.fairfield.co.uk • Music: Animals & Friends with very Special Guest, the legendary Steve Cropper 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 • Comedy: Brighton Comedy Festival 7-22 September 2011. A host of fantastic events at a variety of venues. For full details please visit www.brightoncomedyfestival.com

Thu 08 • Music: Open Your Skull Presents: Close Your Skull - A Night Of bizarre and weird experimental music Cementimental, Taggerung, The Andy K Show, Brood Ma Doors 8pm / £3 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Rock and Roll Paradise 7.45pm. 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

Fri 09 • Sport: Rugby World Cup Starts today! For fixtures see our new sports page on page 34. Both THE GLAMORGAN in East Croydon and THE SPREAD EAGLE in central Croydon are opening early for certain games. Ask at the relevant bar for details! • Music: Bleed To This present Thunderwolf, Forever Exiled, Seven7 (rock/metal) UPSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required). Doors 8pm / £4 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: John Otway & Richard Holgarth Cult legend John Otway teams up with

Eddie & The Hotrods guitarist Richard Holgarth for a marathon set of all the weird & wonderful classics. DOWNSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required) Doors 8pm. £9 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Jinn House 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: White Rabbit Good songs played by people you probably know. And its free. 8-11pm The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Comedy: Four Screws Loose After last year’s massive sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival and an even bigger success this year, Four Screws Loose bring you their latest high-energy, fast-paced sketches with weird and wacky characters. It’s fast, funny and feisty and NOT to be missed! 'A massive crowd-pleaser ... simply brilliant' **** British Comedy Guide 'One of the funniest comedy shows I have ever seen' ***** Youth Review For performance times and prices please check the website www.warehousetheatre.co.uk The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Comedy: Barry Cryer - Butterfly Brain 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: Hats Off To Led Zeppelin 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

Sat 10 • Paralympics: Tickets Applications to apply for Paralympics 2012 tickets open today until 30 September. More info visit: www.london2012.com • 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. All welcome. The special guest at this meeting will be Tally Koren, singer/songwriter who has 25

performed around the world. Following on the release of her song '72 Names (Hallelujah)' Tally will be promoting a poetry competition for poems constructed with 72 words, and will be performing a couple of her songs. Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 07712 180437 www.poetsanon.org.uk • History: Ratcatching INDUSTRIAL STUDIES / LOCAL HISTORY - "Ratcatching", a return visit and illustrated talk by David R. Cuffley on some aspects of the economics and methods of ratcatching. 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 • Music: Robin Bibi Band Live music at The Oval. FREE! 131 Oval Road Croydon CR0 6BR • Music: Visions, Red Seas Fire, Subversion, Sentience Of Eschaton, Tradjectory (Tech/Metal). UPSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required) Doors 7.30pm. £5 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Wildfire Music Presents Homebrood, Gazz Marlow (InMe), Matt Bonner, Dirty Scavenger, Kaleidofly unplugged, Simon Knight DOWNSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required) Doors 7.30pm / £2 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Sociology 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Event: Autumn Craft and Beauty Fair 10AM-4PM. £1 Adults. 50p children (Children under 5 yrs free) For lovers of art and crafts or those with just have a curious eye, the fair will be a treat for the senses. Local photographers, artists and artisans will be exhibiting their work, along with a selection of beauty specialists ranging from masseurs to make-

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What’s On - Daily Guide: up artists. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk. • Event: Abba Tribute Night 8pm - Midnight £20 (£18 for Friends of the Arc) including Buffet. ABBAGAIN is an exciting Abba Tribute Show which will take you back to the sensational sounds of the 70s. Featuring two incredibly talented singers the show is one of the most captivating and authentic tribute show. Established in 2006 ABBAGAIN have toured internationally. All of the ABBAGAIN show vocals are performed live and promise fresh and electrifying renditions of popular hits like Waterloo and Dancing Queen. The dazzling costumes, foot-tapping music will have the audience dancing in the isles. Ticket includes a delicious Buffet and music until Midnight!. The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.

of Country, Soul & Rock ‘n’ Roll. 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

Mon 12 • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! This month’s films are the staff’s favourites. Today’s film is hosted by Patrick and is: AVATAR @ 8pm

Sun 11 • Music: DEREK NASH QUARTET Arranger & composer (Sax) 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: Emily Saunders Emily Saunders makes her debut performance at Half & Half singing songs from her album 'Cotton Skies'. As one of the most promising up and coming Jazz artists its not to be missed. Emily will be performing twice in September (11th & 25th). 6.30 - 9pm. FREE! Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com info@halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: Open Mic / Jam Night Hosted by Harmonica Al and friends. 9.00pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Music: Nigel Bagge Strong vocals and a fiery but sensitive guitar……from classic acoustic to contemporary electric Blues with a touch

FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Music: Saviour Management Presents Nouvelle - debut live show Daybreak, Up River, Rough Hands (Metalcore), UPSTAIRS Doors 7.30pm, £2 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Pete Coe (Mems £7) £10. 8pm. www.backshift.demon.co.uk 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 13 • Comedy: After the Riots: A Standard Comedy Special Apart from, hopefully, being an amusing night out: all monies raised from whiprounds, raffles etc will go to Croydon Together. 8pm. The Royal Standard, 1 Sheldon Street, Croydon • Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classics from New Model army, Adam Ant, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo, Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present, Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with your Hostereo, Terry O'Stereo From 7pm. FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' presents: Mark Woods++Bec Sandridge++Morrissey & Marshall.. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Quiz: Dog and Bull From 8pm-11pm. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 14 • Music: Free Live Comedy night Our monthly comedy nights continue with a line-up of top touring UK comics. Starts 8pm / FREE Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: MIDWEEK MUSIC CLUB ACOUSTIC NIGHT 9.00pm. Hosted by ROB CUSHMAN GUESTS: JULES PHOENIX and REMEI The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Music: National Youth Jazz Orchestra 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

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Thu 15 • Music: Scream Exposure Night The Frescaders, Silver Seam, Kakuzi (Alt/Rock). UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Burlesque / Cabaret: Double R Club 2nd Birthday Party! There will be party bags, birthday CAKE, party HATS, PRESENTS and party poppers for ALL! It will be a night like no other.... More info from www.thedoublerclub.co.uk Bethnal Green Working Men's Club, London • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Music: The Everly Brothers and Guests - A Tribute Band 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

Fri 16 • Music: Moke + The 23 Enigma + Wake (Moke's first live show in 10 years) DOWNSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required). Doors 7.30pm. £8 adv Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk

• Music: Beach Party - Surf’s Up @ The Ship with Dr Smutglove Say Aloha to The Tom Selleck Fan Club! http://www.facebook.com/groups/135380 156555549 DONT FORGET Your Flip Flops.. Echo Beach, The Clash, Green Day, Buggles, Ramones, Feeder, Undertones, The Cure, Nirvana, Arctic Monkeys, Blondie, Stranglers, Queen PLUS - The Damned, Sham 69, Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks...and lot's more - Awesome Party Music from the guys in the Hawaiian Shirts - Not to be Missed... (don't forget your flip flops!). 8.30-11.30pm. FREE! The Ship, High Street, Croydon • Music: Friday Night Showcase A regular night showcasing the best local bands of all genres, old and new, FREE OF CHARGE. this week... Gabi & The Whoremoans, Olivia Sebastianelli, Arizona Bay (Rock). UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Bad Influence 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: LILY KENNY Lily is an up and coming young singer from Croydon, she taught herself how to play the guitar and has not looked back since. Her unique style ranges from Adele to Rod Stewart. Come on down! 6.30 - 10pm. Lansdowne Lounge Bar, 1 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, CR9 2BN OPPOSITE THE JURYS INN CROYDON NEXT TO SOLUTIONS GYM • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060

Sat 17 • Event: Oktoberfest 17th September - 3rd October. Despite it being called Oktoberfest, this Bavarian beer festival is actually held in the last two weeks of September. This ancient beer festival is the largest in the world and at Half & Half we'd thought we'd be part of the celebrations. During the 2 week festivities there will be a German beer tasting, Lowenbrau Launch night and a wide selection of German beers to buy at the bar. Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com 27

• Music: Saviour Management present Odessa, Almost Failed, Blind Ambitions, Finisher, Foundations DOWNSTAIRS Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required) Doors 7pm / £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Vicious Rumours, Code 1, Black Marias, Skingraft (Old School Punk/Oi) DOWNSTAIRS. Doors tbc / £6 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Soapy Jefferson eARmusic night with Ellie Rumbold, Of Arrowe Hill, Sophie Yau. £5.00. 7.30pm 10.30pm. The Silver Bullet, 5 Station Place, N4 2DH London www.soapyjefferson.co.uk • Music: TRANSIENT CONSTELLATIONS ALL-DAYER 2011 DOORS: 2pm-2am ADM: £10adv/£12 door AGE LIMIT: Over 18s only Live acts: An 11 hour blast of what’s good in noise and electro at this always rammed event. Z'EV, GNOD, KYLIE MINOISE, DETHSCALATOR, DIETER MÜH, GUM TAKES TOOTH, DRUNK IN HELL, TROJAN HORSE, HEXADECI, GRIMALKIN555, BAD GUYS, SPASTIC BURN VICTIM, SLY AND THE FAMILY DRONE, ANDREW PERRY + MORE + DJs Genre: Noize/electro Windmill Brixton, 22 Blenheim Gardens, London SW2 5BZ www.windmillbrixton.co.uk BUY ONLINE: www.wegottickets.com/event/131409 TEL: 020 8671 0700 • Music: JB and the Misfits 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Theatre: Dearest Nancy, Darling Evelyn 7.30pm. The dramatised letters of Nancy Mitford and Evelyn Waugh. 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

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Sun 18 • Music / CHARITY: Croydon AllStars Charity Gig In aid of the Mayor of Croydon’s Riot Charity - ‘Croydon’s Recovery’. Live music from: BOOT LED ZEPPELIN, BANNED SAUCE, KITTY HUDSON, MISS NICARAGUA, 23 ENIGMA, JUNK TIME PARTY plus DJs Animal Geoff and Elmo’s Muppet Show, Andy Nicholls. Raffle etc. 2pm-11pm. £12. Tickets available from TIme Bomb, High Street, Croydon or online at www.skiddle.com/events/11517062 (booking fee applies to online tickets) Be there or be missing out! Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, SE25 4QL. Tram Stop - Arena Find us on facebook - Croydon All Stars Charity Gig • Music: Roger Hill + 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: Bob Geldof 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 • Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September. Today: Thornton Heath Festival (High St) all day featuring many local music artists & free your voice workshop (12.40) More info: Catherine@naturalvoice.net . • Music: David Raphael Band 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: Wayside After making a fantastic debut at Half & Half, Wayside return to perform a set of rock and pop covers from the 60's to present day! 6.30 - 9pm. FREE! Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com info@halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: BB’s Blues Club Live music at The Colourhouse Colourhouse Theatre, Merton Abbey Mills SW19 2RD

• Music: KELVIN CHRISTIANE QUARTET One of the top Sax players around 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 9pm. Hosted by Neil Mac The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • History: George Bax Holmes (1802-1887) of Horsham GEOLOGY - "George Bax Holmes (18021887) of Horsham". Early collector of Sussex Dinosaurs, protégé of Richard Owen and rival to Gideon Mantell. John Cooper describes Holmes' career and role in early dinosaur researches. 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 • Music: The Drifters The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with an exciting new show ahead of their hotly-anticipated new album. This energetic show features the only legitimate Drifters line up in the world, performing classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Under The Boardwalk and Come On Over To My Place,as well as a host of material from their new album. New Wimbledon Theatre. Tickets and info from www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Mon 19 • Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September. Today: Peace Songs Evening, Green Dragon Pub, 6.30 – 8 upstairs (£10/5 conc with proof) or cheaper if you join for the term. All welcome. Info: Catherine@naturalvoice.net • Music: Frantic Promotions presents Actions To Onslaught, No Consequence, Silhouette Of a Ghost, more tbc (Metal/Metalcore), UPSTAIRS Doors tbc / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk 28

• Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! This month’s films are the staff’s favourites. Today’s film is hosted by Tilly and is: FOUR LIONS @ 8pm

FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134

Tue 20 • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' presents: Ben Cosh + Lesley Spiers. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classics from New Model army, Adam Ant, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo, Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present, Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with your Hostereo, Terry O'Stereo From 7pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: New Performers Night 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Quiz: Dog and Bull From 8pm-11pm. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 21 • Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September. Today: 6.30 – 7.45 pm Peace in our town...' Peace centred readings and simple

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What’s On - Daily Guide: songs by candlelight to remind us of the peaceful strengths in our community. Feel free to bring short readings and reflections. Holy Innocents Church, Selhurst Road, close to South Norwood Library, SE25. With South Norwood Community choir, others welcome to join us communitymusiccroydon@gmail.com . Donations to Croydon Together & Water Aid. • Music: Midweek Music Club JF BLUES CLUB 9.15pm hosted by Blues Hammer The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Comedy: Frankie Titters On! 7.45pm. 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

Thu 22 • Event: German Beer Tasting As part of the Oktoberfest celebrations Half & Half bring you our first German Beer tasting evening. Tickets cost £18PP which includes the tasting of a selection of beers with a light snack. To book your tickets please contact the bar. Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com info@halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: Scream Exposure Presents: The Wild Mercury Sound plus more tbc (Alt/Rock/Indie). UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Music: Dustaphonics + Modeste + the Jet Tricks Another triple header showcase at STAND! brings together the guitar twang thick with R&B and surf influences of the Dustaphonics, the upllifting talents of Madagascan guitarist and song writer Modeste and the creative spontaneity of the Jet Tricks with their innovative approach to creating future soul classics

and heavy dance floor fillers. Doors 7pm / First band on stage 8pm / Tickets £7 in advance or £9 on the door 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 • Opera: Carmen 7.45pm. Sung in English. 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

Fri 23 • Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September. Today: Passionate Peace - Evening chant session at Antenna Studios, Crystal Palace; Global sounds for London week of Peace. Uplifting, chilled. 7.30 – 9.30pm. http://www.antennastudios.co.uk/ (2 flights stairs). PRICE: £10/ 7 conc in advance if paid by 22/9, £12 on the door. Katie Rose, Kate McKenzie and Catherine Pestano. Catherine@naturalvoice.net • Music: Electric Trees, The 9s, Kill Goliath (Alt/Rock) UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: The Tunics plus guests tbc DOWNSTAIRS Doors 8pm / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Inside Edge 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Opera: The Magic Flute 7.45pm. Sung in English. 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: Battle Of The Bands Doors 7.30pm. Gig 8pm £5 in advance, £8 on the door Advance tickets end 5pm 22/9/11 29

6 new and unsigned bands play for your vote. Performing three tracks (original material or covers), the audience vote for 2 of their favourites. The one with the most votes wins Recording Studio time, a guest appearance on Ridge Radio and press coverage. To play at future BOTB email andy@thearc-caterham.co.uk The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.

Sat 24 • Music: Brothers Of Mothershovel + Elliot Mason (Roots/Americana plus bizarre singer/songwriter) UPSTAIRS Doors 8pm / £tbc Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Felix Da Housecat plus many more come together to celebrate the grand opening of Electric, Brixton (formerly the Fridge). Tickets £15 + booking fee from www.seetickets.com/Event/FELIX-DAHOUSECAT/Electric-Brixton/582221 • Event: London Week Of Peace 18-25th September. Today: FREE Singing Hospitals event part of Mayday Hospital Open day, noon till 1 pm in the Chapel, Woodcroft Road entrance, Croydon University Hospital. Interfaith chants for spiritual comfort and connection. Come and sing, sit, rest, listen as you feel. Drop in any time. A tranquil session in a beautiful space. 530 London Road Croydon CR7. • Music: Last Chance Saloon 9.30pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Club: Skew-wiff - and now for something completely different... 8pm to 1am - FREE ENTRY In true Skew-Wif style we're throwing our usual music policy out of the window for a special one off night of classics. Spinning Old School House anthems from '85 to '00 along with a few curve balls will be the usual suspects plus two very special guests... The Raving Buddha, 77 Goldhawk Road, Shepherds Bush, London W12 www.ravingbuddha.com • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060

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What’s On - Daily Guide: • History: Industries in Southwark, Bermondsey and Rotherhithe LOCAL HISTORY / INDUSTRIAL STUDIES - "Industries in Southwark, Bermondsey and Rotherhithe", a talk by Stephen Humphrey, Southwark's archivist. 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 • Music: Last Night of The Croydon Proms 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

Sun 25 • Music: ARUN GHOSH BAND World Jazz Music - One of the exiting new bands around today - Jazz News 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: Andy Smythe Trio + 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: Emily Saunders Emily Saunders makes her debut performance at Half & Half singing songs from her album 'Cotton Skies'. As one of the most promising up and coming Jazz artists its not to be missed. Emily will be performing twice in September (11th & 25th). 6.30 - 9pm. FREE! Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com info@halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: Acoustically Speaking Acts tbc. (Poetry/Acoustic/Spoken Word) Doors 7pm / £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Open Mic Night 9pm. Hosted by Steve Bright The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076

www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Comedy: Four Screws Loose See Friday 9th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Music: Roland Chadwick 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: Ed Byrne - Crowd Pleaser After the massive success of his last show, Different Class, master of observational comedy and star of Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You, Ed Byrne is back with his new show Crowd Pleaser. Exploring subjects and situations Ed finds frustratingly maddening Crowd Pleaser, is a hilarious insight into Ed’s life. Continuing his quest to turn into a grumpy old man, whether he is talking about his cat, cake, religion or potential fatherhood, Ed is always certain to deliver the laughs in abundance. Age limit 16yrs plus Churchill Theatre, Bromley. Tickets for all shows are available by calling Ticket Sales on 08448 717 620 (bkg fee) or online at www.ambassadortickets.com/bromley (bkg fee)

Mon 26 • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! This month’s films are the staff’s favourites. Today’s film is hosted by Izabela and is: THE GHOST @ 8pm

• Music: My Sweet Patootie (Mems £8) £11. 8pm. www.mysweetpatootie.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

Tue 27 • Music: DON WELLER / JOHN HORLER QUARTET Lunchtime Jazz 1.00 to 3.00pm - Free The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CRO 1NA www.myspace.com/greendragonpub www.jazznet.co.uk • Music: Freedom Of Expression 'the very best in acoustic music, poetry, comedy and magic from around London and further afield' presents: Ivor Game + The Blowpipes + Blabbermouth + Marta Bigeriego. 8pm. FREE! The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NA • Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classics from New Model army, Adam Ant, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo, Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present, Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with your Hostereo, Terry O'Stereo From 7pm FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Local Bands Night 8pm. The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Quiz: Dog and Bull From 8pm-11pm. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 28 FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134 • Film: The Conspirator (cert 12A). 2.30pm. 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 30

• Music: Midweek Music Club acts tbc 9.15pm hosted by Blues Hammer The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk

Thu 29 • Music: Frantic Showcase night Bands tbc. Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY 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: • Theatre: The Girls A special one-off production presented by the critically acclaimed company THE GRASSMARKET PROJECT. Powerful, disturbing and truly eye-opening from the award-winning writer, Ray Harrison Graham. THE GIRLS recounts the true stories and real lives of five dynamic young people, who at an early age have lived through and seen more than most adults. 3 performances only! For performance times and prices please check the website www.warehousetheatre.co.uk The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Film: Portiche (cert 15). 7pm. 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

Fri 30 • Event: Lowenbrau Launch Join us for the official launch party at Half & Half Lounge Bar of it's newest arrival Lowenbrau Original. This fantastic Bavarian Beer at 5.2% is not sold in any other Croydon bar or pub and we are offering to our members only a chance to taste a half pint for just £1 between 5pm - 7pm. Half and Half Lounge Bar, 282 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NG, Tel: 020 8726 0080 www.halfandhalf.uk.com info@halfandhalf.uk.com • Music: Stolen ID 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Theatre: The Girls See Thursday 29th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Film: Norwegian Wood (cert 15). 7pm. 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

Saturday 01 October • Poetry: Poets Anonymous Poets Anonymous will be hosting a reading at Purley Library, Bansted Road, Purley CR8 3YH from 2.00 to 4.00pm on Saturday 1st October 2011. The theme will be autumn, but bring any other poems you would like to read. Free! Contact Peter for further details; peter@poetsanon.org.uk, 07712 180437 www.poetsanon.org.uk • Music: Saviour Management present Surfaces, Fall Against Fate, Animus Sadist, Eyes Of Munity, The Last Legion UPSTAIRS. Ages 16+ Welcome (ID required). Doors 8pm / £5 Entry Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Junkyard Choir plus guests tbc Doors 8pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Music: Swamp City Shakers 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: Main Vein 9.30pm The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Theatre: The Girls See Thursday 29th September The Warehouse Theatre, Dingwall Road, Croydon, 020 8680 4060 • Club: Retro Rewind Prebooked tickets FREE 9pm - 1am Always on the 1st Saturday of the Month Does your Sister Sledge? Are you feeling Chic, full of Earth, Wind and Fire, looking for a Heatwave or maybe just in need of some Style Council at a proper Culture Club? Then come on down to Retro Rewind the coolest, funkiest club around! Free Parking! The Arc, 39 Weston Drive, Caterham, Surrey,CR3 5XY box office: 01883 330380 www.the-arc-caterham.co.uk.

Sun 02 • Music: MIKE HOBART BAND 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 31

• Music: Scream Unplugged presents The Marauders, David Grout, plus more tbc, 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: OPEN MIC / JOLLY JAM NIGHT 9.00pm. Hosted by Roger W and Friends The Jolly Farmers, 7 Purley Road, Purley, CR8 2HA, 020 8660 2076 www.jollyfarmers-purley.co.uk • Music: Robin Auld 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 • Comedy: Milton Jones: Lion Whisperer Milton Jones - you know the weird bloke with the shirts from Mock the Week. As well as star of the Michael Mcintyre Roadshow, and the voice of 8 series for Radio 4 (including The Very World of Milton Jones and Another Case of Milton Jones) and all sorts of other radio and telly as well. Awards too. Well it's his new show with new stuff, not in his last show. Youtube him or something…. 'Sultan of the surreal' The Guardian 'The best one-liner merchant in British Comedy' Chortle website Please note – this show may contain material unsuitable for children and age restrictions may apply; please check with the box office if in doubt.. New Wimbledon Theatre. Tickets and info from www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon

Mon 03 • Film: The Spread Eagle Film Club Come and join us every Monday! Today’s film tbc - check the Spread Eagle Film Club facebook page FREE ENTRY! The Spread Eagle, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX Tel: 020 8781 1134

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What’s On - Daily Guide: Tue 04 • Music: 80s night! 2 for 1 Cocktails, cartoons and classics from New Model army, Adam Ant, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, Toto Coelo, Madness, Kim Wilde, Wedding Present, Bangles, Betty Boo and moar, with your Hostereo, Terry O'Stereo From 7pm / FREE ENTRY Scream Lounge, 20 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN, tel 020 8667 0155. email lounge@screamstudios.co.uk • Quiz: Dog and Bull From 8pm-11pm. The Dog and Bull, Surrey Street, Croydon

Wed 05 • Circus: Cirque Du Ciel's ShangHi 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 • Quiz: Wendy’s Wednesday Quiz 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

Thu 06 • 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

Fri 07 • 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

Sat 08 • 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 • Music: London Mozart Players Fairfield Orchestral Series 2011/2012 7.30pm. For more info please visit the 32

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

Sun 09 • Music: Scream Unplugged Beatles/Lennon night Local bands & acts celebrate the birthday of John Lennon 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 • 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

Mon 10 • 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

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This Month’s Sport: RUGBY WORLD CUP: Pool A: All fixtures are in UK time. 09/09 - 09:30 - New Zealand v Tonga 10/09 - 07:00 - France v Japan 14/09 - 06:00 - Tonga v Canada 16/09 - 09:00 - New Zealand v Japan 18/09 - 09:30 - France v Canada 21/09 - 08:30 - Tonga v Japan 24/09 - 09:30 - New Zealand v France 27/09 - 05:00 - Canada v Japan 01/10 - 06:00 - France v Tonga 02/10 - 03:30 - New Zealand v Canada Pool B: 10/09 - 02:00 - Scotland v Romania 10/09 - 09:30 - Argentina v England 14/09 - 08:30 - Scotland v Georgia 17/09 - 04:30 - Argentina v Romania 18/09 - 07:00 - England v Georgia 24/09 - 07:00 - England v Romania 25/09 - 08:30 - Argentina v Scotland 28/09 - 07:30 - Georgia v Romania 01/10 - 08:30 - England v Scotland 02/10 - 01:00 - Argentina v Georgia Pool C: 11/09 - 04:30 - Australia v Italy 11/09 - 07:00 - Ireland v USA 15/09 - 08:30 - Russia v USA 17/09 - 09:30 - Australia v Ireland 20/09 - 08:30 - Italy v Russia 23/09 - 09:30 - Australia v USA 25/09 - 06:00 - Ireland v Russia 27/09 - 07:30 - Italy v USA 01/10 - 03:30 - Australia v Russia 02/10 - 08:30 - Ireland v Italy Pool D: 10/09 - 04:30 - Fiji v Namibia 11/09 - 09:30 - South Africa v Wales 14/09 - 03:30 - Samoa v Namibia 17/09 - 07:00 - South Africa v Fiji 18/09 - 04:30 - Wales v Samoa 22/09 - 09:00 - South Africa v Namibia 25/09 - 03:30 - Fiji v Samoa 26/09 - 07:30 - Wales v Namibia 30/09 - 08:30 - South Africa v Samoa 02/10 - 06:00 - Wales v Fiji

FOOTBALL: • European Championship Qualifying Friday 7 October: Northern Ireland v Estonia - 19:45 Wales v Switzerland - 19:45 Montenegro v England - 20:00 Andorra v Rep of Ireland - 20:30 Saturday 8 October: Liechtenstein v Scotland - 18:30 Tuesday 11 October: Rep of Ireland v Armenia - 18:45 Bulgaria v Wales - 19:05 Italy v Northern Ireland - 19:45 Spain v Scotland - 19:45

• Crystal Palace: Sat 10 - 15:00 - Away - Leeds United Tue 13 - 20:00 - Home - Wigan Athletic Sat 17 - 15:00 - Home - Middlesbrough Sat 24 - 15:00 - Away - Doncaster Tue 27 - 19:45 - Away - Brighton Tickets and more info from www.cpfc.co.uk

FORMULA ONE: • Italian Grand Prix Monza, 9-11 September Friday 9 September: Practice one - 09001030; Practice two - 1300-1430 Saturday 10 September: Practice three 1000-1100; Qualifying - 1300-1400 Sunday 11 September: Race - 1300. BBC TV • Singapore Grand Prix 23-25 September Friday 23 September: Practice one - 11001230; Practice two - 1430-1600 Saturday 24 September: Practice three 1200-1300; Qualifying - 1500-1600 Sunday 25 September: Race - 1300 BBC TV • Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka, 7-9 October Friday 7 October: Practice one - 02000330; Practice two - 0600-0730 Saturday 8 October: Practice three - 03000400; Qualifying - 0600-0700 Sunday 9 October: Race - 0600 BBC TV

HORSE RACING: • Lingfield Races Flat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train from East Croydon, 5 min walk to course. Tuesday 16th September:- Afternoon For more details and to book tickets see www.lingfield-racecourse.co.uk Or call 01342 834800. Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6PQ • Brighton Races Flat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train from East Croydon, FREE bus to the course. Monday 12 September:- 2for1 Afternoon Racing - 2 tickets for the price of one. More info & tickets see www.brighton-racecourse.co.uk or call 01273 603580. Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 9XZ • Epsom Races Flat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train from East Croydon, 5 min walk to the course. Sunday 25th September:- Afternoon. For more details and to book tickets see www.epsomdowns.co.uk or call 01372 726 311. Epsom Racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5LQ. 34

• Windsor Races Flat Horse Racing - Turf. Direct Train from Clapham Junction. River taxi to the course. Monday 3 October: Afternoon Racing For more details please visit www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk • Sandown Races Flat horse racing - turf. Direct Train from Clapham Junction to Esher. Free minibus shuttle to the course. 9 September: Afternoon Racing 14 September: Afternoon Racing For more details please visit www.sandown.co.uk or call 01372 46 43 48. Sandown Park, Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey. KT10 9AJ • Plumpton Races Jumps horse racing - turf. Direct Train from East Croydon. 5 min walk to track 18 September: Afternoon Racing For more details please visit http://plumptonracecourse.co.uk/ • Prix de L’Arc De Triomphe 1 & 2 October: French classic flat racing Longchamps, France

CRICKET: • England 9 September: NatWest One Day International Series - England v India, The Kia Oval, 14:00 11 September: NatWest One Day International Series - England v India, Lord's, 10:15 16 September: NatWest One Day International Series - England v India, The Swalec Stadium, 14:00 23 September: NatWest International Twenty20 Match - England v West Indies, The Kia Oval, 18:15 25 September: NatWest International Twenty20 Match - England v West Indies, The Kia Oval, 18:30 All live on Sky Sports and BBC Test Match Special, Highlights Channel 5. For all England Home International tickets please visit www.ecb.co.uk/tickets • Surrey 12 September: Surrey v Derbyshire, The Kia Oval, 10:30 17 September: Surrey v Somerset, Lord's, 11:30 For tickets and more info please visit: www.kiaoval.com

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