SPRING 2024 THE HADRA NEWS
Hartley & District Residents’ Association
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Another year has gone by and we are keeping a keen eye on what is going on in our area.
Planning still seems to be a big issue and, although some unreasonable applications are being refused, there are still problems with some of the bigger developments in Purley town centre.
The Mayor, council and residents will be concerned about the potential environmental impact created by these new developments. This is leading to the reduction in the availability of car parking spaces as part of developers designs. This is a positive contribution to address the effects of climate change but also needs to be balanced against the investments made by the council and sustainability of any new business and the needs of the local community.
As mentioned in the planning report, the application for the Purley Station Car Park development was approved at the Planning Committee on 4th April 2024. If the Purley pool development is also approved then potentially we could be without sufficient public car parking spaces during the construction period.
We continue to monitor the Brighton Road Corridor Improvements which are supposed to run from April 2023 to October 2024. This involves protecting cyclists with a lane with posts and heavy-duty bases which runs along a large section of Brighton Road, from Purley Memorial Hospital all the way through to Haling Park Road, South Croydon. The consultation was for a six-month period and it will be interesting to see the council response as I am aware that some Croydon Councillors are opposed to the scheme.
Locally we have heard from residents about three ongoing
HADRA SUBSCRIPTIONS
problems: The first is about dog owners not removing their dog’s faeces from pavements and grassy areas. Secondly, we have received reports of people parking across drives and preventing people from being able to exit and enter their driveways. I would encourage residents to check that they are not blocking neighbour’s driveways and I thought it would be helpful if I highlighted the associated fines if caught doing either of them.
• The Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 carries a maximum fine of £1,000. Not having a poop scoop (or other means of removing the faeces) or being unaware of the legislation is not an acceptable excuse; and
• It is illegal to block someone’s driveway or park over a dropped kerb. Law enforcement officers can issue a PCN and/or have the car towed and impounded at the owner’s expense. Even parking too close to driveways/ over a dropped kerb is enough for a ticket. It is worth considering that it could be a disabled person who needs to get that car off/or on the driveway or they could be responding to an emergency.
• It has been reported once again that some households are constantly leaving wheelie bins out on the pavement. Bins should be removed from the pavement after collection day. Apart from being unsightly and ruining the street scene, it is a breach of civil law, ‘blocking pavements for pedestrians, pushchairs, wheelchair users’. Local authorities have the power to issue fines for persistent breaches of the rules.
Finally, I would like to say thank you to all of our committee who, on a voluntary basis, ensure that all the local issues raised by residents are practically dealt with and to you, our residents and our road stewards for your continued support over the last year.
John Clarke Chairman
Residents are reminded that the easiest way to pay the £5 subscription* is to set up an annual standing order. Please note the bank details below:
Account name: HADRA
Sort Code: 23 05 80 (Metro Bank)
Account number: 41022558
Please quote your postcode and flat/house number in the reference. You can of course use the same details to make a one-off payment. Alternatively, cash and cheques made payable to HADRA can be delivered to our Membership Secretary at HADRA Membership Secretary, 36 Byron Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 2JR; please remember to include your name and address.
If you have any queries about your subscription, please email action@hadra.org. We are also grateful for any additional donations and appreciate the support of all residents who make financial contributions to help fund our activities.
If residents need to contact the association, they can do so via email at action@hadra.org
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
The HADRA membership has stabilised over the last year but, as yet, has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. There will be various reasons for that with previous members moving out of the area being one such example. The way that we collect the membership fee has also changed, which may be another factor. Our network of dedicated road stewards no longer knock on your door when delivering the newsletters. For some residents this will be a welcome change, whereas for others it may have been a convenient way to pay. We do not plan to return to collecting subscriptions when delivering newsletters, road stewards prefer the new system and generally people use contactless methods to pay for goods and services and carry less cash on them.
We offer a variety of ways to pay the subscription. Our preference is to receive payment by a faster payment or standing order to Account name: HADRA | Sort Code: 23 05 80 (Metro Bank) | Account number: 41022558 quoting your postcode and flat/house number in the reference otherwise we do not know who has paid. However, if you prefer cash, or cheques made payable to HADRA, you can send these to HADRA Membership Secretary, 36 Byron Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 2JR.
I also wanted to welcome recent volunteers who have joined our community of road stewards and thank this group of people, without whom we could not deliver the bi-annual newsletters across our area. We still have roads that are not covered by a road steward. These are: Hillars Heath Road, Asmar Close, Petersfield Crescent, Coulsdon Road (1-58 and 60-122), Stoats Nest Village, Hartley Farm, Burcott Road, Old Lodge Lane (1-53a).
There are usually only two deliveries per year and the time it takes depends on the number of houses you deliver to but I encourage you to get in touch if you would like to volunteer as a road steward.
Jackie Fowler Membership Secretary
TREASURER’S REPORT
HADRA’s finances remain in a healthy disposition and we saw a increase in membership subscriptions this year. This increase was due to the annual subscription amount being revised from £3 to £5 as passed at the 2023 AGM. Our membership subscriptions therefore totalled £1,032.00 this year.
I advised in our previous newsletter that we planned to move our deposit account from NS&I to Skipton Building Society due to their more favourable interest rate. I am pleased to confirm that this change was completed earlier in the year. Our current account remains with Metro Bank, so this will not impact any standing orders you may have set up to pay your membership fees.
On that subject, we would remind our readers that HADRA can only operate if it has the funds to do so and we would encourage the payment of the 2024/2025 subscription of £5.00 as soon as possible. Further details on how to pay can be found on our website at https://hadra.org/faqitems/subscriptions/. If you have any queries concerning your subscription payment, please contact our (new) Treasurer through the email address treasurer@hadra.org
Finally, my year’s tenure as Treasurer ended at the close of our financial year in March. Sharon Snapper was elected as the new Treasurer at the AGM and we welcome her onto the committee.
Lee Cooper HADRA Treasurer
PLANNING REPORT
Planning Applications
The Planning Department refused the application to demolish Hartley Court and Ravenswood (which are next to the railway bridges at the bottom of Hartley Down) and build six semi-detached houses and a detached house, as an overdevelopment of the site. Another contentious planning application to build four semi-detached houses in the back garden of 11 Haydn Avenue has been objected to by 39 residents; the planning department still has not decided this case after three months.
Purley Swimming Pool
The developer Polaska has submitted planning application No. 24/00775/FUL to demolish the existing swimming pool, car park and derelict supermarket and redevelop the site with a new 25 metre, six lane swimming pool, a training pool and 40 station gym. The scheme has 220 flats for later life residential accommodation within three tower blocks, one of which is 12 storeys high. There are 50 car parking spaces (including 5 disabled spaces) for public use (maximum 3 hours parking) and 28 spaces for residents. The existing multistorey car park has 412 public parking spaces.
Planning application no. 21/01753/FUL for Purley Rail station car park (26 to 52 Whytecliffe Road South) is for 238 residential units and reduces the amount of commuter parking from 165 to 125 spaces with no parking provision for future residents of the development. This application was approved at the Planning Committee on 4 April 2024. If construction of both sites takes place at the same time then there could be about 3 years without sufficient public parking in Purley.
The neighbour consultation on the Purley Swimming Pool application closed on 18 April 2024, however, comments should be considered before the current determination date of 14 June 2024.
It is notable that the Purley Swimming Pool application proposes 28 resident car parking spaces when none are provided for in the Whytecliffe Road South Development. There is an argument for making all 78 car parking spaces available for public use. The future residents, of the Purley Pool development, will have good access to the train station and bus services whereas some residents using the pool facilities will need to drive there because of the poor public transport connections from their homes.
HADRA has joined with six other Resident Associations to continue to raise concerns over the considerable loss of town centre car parking and the height of the 12 storey residential block.
Colin Etheridge HADRA Planning Representative
COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE
AGM REPORT
The Hartley & District Residents’ AGM was held on 8th May 2024 at Coulsdon Sixth Form College and was attended by about 50 people which included our local Councillors.
The evening started with refreshments at 7pm. Thanks go to Josephine Hullay for a very good spread. The first item was a report from Police Seargent Rob Jackaman from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team, who attended with three colleagues. His presentation dealt with local issues but one of the things that he is passionate about is the recruitment challenge as they still have a lot of vacancies for Police.
One of the biggest problems is getting Police out on the streets and with inadequate numbers, this is made very difficult.
We proceeded with the AGM and all items on the agenda were agreed. The Chair’s Review of the year mainly contained items that have been published in the Chairman’s Report in this newsletter.
The Accounts were agreed and the following officers were elected as the new Committee: Chairman, John Clarke, Secretary, Elaine Clark, Planning Officer, Colin Etheridge, Membership Secretary, Jackie Fowler, Editor, Vicky Burley, Police Liaison Representative, Tony Sales, our two committee representatives Diane Hearne & Josephine Hullay and Sharon Napper who has agreed to be our new Treasurer.
We do still have the following vacant positions on the committee; Vice Chairman, Transport and Environment Officer, and the Road Steward Liaison Officer. The Hon. Auditor role is also vacant. If any of our residents feel they have time to join the committee they are welcome to attend one of our monthly meetings before making a decision or just to see what goes on.
The Rt Hon. Chis Philp took the floor at 8.30pm giving us details of both the local and national issues that he is dealing with. This generated a range of questions at the end of his presentation with some questions needing further representation to allow him to raise accordingly.
The meeting closed just after 9.30pm
In closing this report, I would like to thank Paul Mottram, the Estate Manager, for setting up the atrium at the college and his assistant Lima who was our contact for the evening.
Chairman John Clarke
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FROM THE OFFICE OF OUR MP
PURLEY POOL PLANNING APPLICATION RECEIVED
Croydon Council has now received the long-awaited planning application to build a new pool and leisure centre on the old Purley Pool site, together with regeneration of the surrounding area too.
The planning application includes;
• the new leisure centre and a 25m six-lane main swimming pool and a training pool,
• an 80-space gym, fitness suite and studio space as well as changing rooms, WC and a café,
• a housing project of 123 “later living” flats and 97 care home rooms all reserved for older people (including, for example, local downsizers) called an “Integrated Retirement Community”,
• 78 total parking spaces and a new public square with improved access from the station to the High Street to help regenerate the town centre and boost the local economy.
The construction cost of the new leisure centre and pool will be covered by the revenue from the flats and care home rooms for older people so won’t cost taxpayers anything, and the ownership and management of the leisure centre and pool will transfer to the Council once it is built. The applicant expects to start demolition work in September this year, with a 3-year total programme. The full planning application can be found on Croydon Council’s website www.croydon.gov.uk under planning reference number 24/00775/FUL.
I would encourage residents to have their say on the planning application.
COULSDON SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Coulsdon Sixth Form College offers young learners in the borough and surrounding areas an exceptional learning experience, along with an extensive portfolio of A Level, BTEC and T Level courses. These courses are delivered and taught by highly dedicated and industry experienced teachers who always go above and beyond to provide the best teaching environment for each student.
The Principal, Martin Silverwood, joined the sixth form in August 2023. With a wealth of experience in teaching and leadership roles in Further Education, Martin’s ultimate mission is to ensure students from all backgrounds and learning capabilities achieve their full potential by embedding their best interests of students and achievements in every aspect of their learning experience.
This ethos is reflected in every aspect of the sixth form, with a comprehensive learning programme, enrichment and extra-curricular activities designed to equip students with the foundational skills needed to purse their career aspirations and higher education journey. Additionally, the College has invested in state-of-the-art studios, laboratories, workshops, outdoor spaces and sports facilities to enable students to flourish and optimise their progression into Higher Education, apprenticeships or employment.
The range of subjects offered at the College is unparalleled compared to many other sixth forms and colleges, with an
NEW COULSDON MEDICAL CENTRE UPDATE
The local NHS won the bidding to buy the site on Malcolm Road from the council. In principle agreement has been obtained from the NHS for the £9.8m investment needed for the site, but final detailed NHS approval and planning permission are now needed.
I met with the local NHS recently to go through the timings. The key milestones in the NHS’s planned timetable are:
• Final South West London NHS Board Approval
– May 2024
• Submit planning application to Council – June 2024
• Final detailed NHS England approval – July 2024
• Planning application approved – August 2024
• Construction starts: August 2024
• Services open – Summer 202
Further details can be found in the NHS presentation, which can be found on my website https://www.chrisphilp.com
I will stay in regular contact with the NHS to monitor delivery against the above milestones to which the NHS has committed. I will keep everyone updated as I receive more news from the NHS on this important project, which I am doing everything I can to support.
Chris Philp Member of Parliament for Croydon South
extensive choice of A Levels and BTEC courses. Students have the option to create their own study programme by combining A Levels and BTECs to enhance their UCAS points. The College also provides a suite of GCSE subjects for students who need to obtain core GCSE qualifications alongside their main study programmes.
The teachers and managers across the study programmes work innovatively to ensure college life remains engaging and enriched; developed in close working relationships with professionals from a wide variety of industries.
The course content remains current and fresh across a wide variety of subject areas with opportunities to undertake bespoke work placements, engage with the local community and participate in external competitions and events.
All the staff at the campus work together to ensure that students are well prepared to be successful at their next steps.
There is still time to apply to Coulsdon Sixth Form for the new academic year starting in September 2024. Those who are still in the process of exploring their options are strongly advised to attend the next open day on 26th June. This will be a great opportunity to meet the tutors, current students, hear from the Principal on the learning provision of the College and new initiatives tour the facilities on campus.
LOCAL INFORMATION & NEWS
THE COST OF FELLING HADRA’S TREES
In the quiet streets of the HADRA area, an issue has taken root that mirrors a larger, often overlooked problem. Recently, residents have observed the unsettling sight of healthy trees being removed by the council without prior warning. This sudden action has sparked concern and confusion among the community, highlighting a disconnect between the council’s actions and the residents’ expectations.
Trees are more than just part of our urban landscape; they are vital contributors to our environment and well-being. Yet, the council’s decision to remove these trees has been explained as a precaution against potential risks and liabilities, such as property damage or injuries, deemed possible by their experts. This preventive measure, however, has not been communicated effectively, leaving residents in the dark and stirring feelings of frustration. Adding to the complexity, the council has implemented a sponsorship scheme, requiring residents to fund the planting of new trees. This policy comes at a time when the importance of urban greenery has never been more pronounced, with climate change and increasing urban density pressing concerns. The financial burden of tree replacement being passed to residents seems particularly unjust against this backdrop.
A poignant example of the council’s approach can be seen in the recent experience of a local resident, whose property was threatened by a problematic tree. Despite
the clear risk it posed, it took six months of persistent communication with the council before any action was taken. While the council eventually agreed to address the issue, the remedy came only after significant inconvenience and concern for the homeowner.
The council’s own Tree Officer acknowledges the removal of trees whose conditions necessitated action, yet there remains a glaring inconsistency: dead trees in less prominent locations have been neglected for years. This selective attention raises questions about the criteria and equity of the council’s tree management practices.
In response to the growing unrest, Councillor Samir Dwesar has engaged with residents and plans to meet with Trees for Streets to discuss the future of local tree planting. While his efforts are a step toward bridging the gap between the council and the community, they also serve as a reminder of the ongoing need for transparency and collaboration in urban management.
As residents of Hartley, we must remain vigilant and involved in the decisions that shape our environment. We encourage all concerned citizens to reach out to Cllr Samir Dwesar at Samir.Dwesar@croydon.gov.uk to express their views and to stay informed about the developments regarding our community’s green spaces.
It’s time for our voices to be heard, for the sake of our trees, our environment, and our community.
LOCAL INFORMATION AND NEWS
REEDHAM STATION STEP FREE ACCESS
For some time, HADRA has been trying to get the old slope to the London side of Reedham station opened for disabled and pushchair access.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has advised that the gradient of the existing ramp is too steep to be accessibility compliant due to the length, around 70 metres, and height gain of around 6-7 metres.
GTR has considered whether alterations could be made to the ramp to make it compliant. However, this would require the ramp to be broken into smaller segments, which would result in the ramp’s length increasing significantly to around 130 metres and re-positioning the existing waiting shelter on Platform 2. Funding would be required to deliver these changes.
The only other option for access would be to install a lift. The latest information we have is below:
The current footbridge has passive provision for lifts to be installed to provide step free access to Platform 2. HADRA nominated Reedham station in the latest round of Access for All station accessibility upgrades and the Department for Transport will be announcing the successful stations in due course.
We will continue to pursue this upgrade to the station with the associated access benefits for our residents.
ACTIVITY LEVELS RISE FOR THE OVER 55s!
We seem to hear so much these days about falling levels of fitness within our communities that it may have proved rather surprising to those who spotted a recent report from the Active Lives Adult Survey to read about record levels of physical activity among the over 55 age group in England!
The report, covered by The Guardian, revealed an unexpected “silver surge in walking” and “showed that 62.3% of 55-74-year-olds did at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week, up from 57% in 2016 when the survey was first commissioned. More striking still was the rise in activity in the over-75s, with 42.8% considered active, up from 33.4% seven years ago.”
What a very encouraging finding! And yet it should not really have come as a surprise to members of Croydon u3a, who continue to energetically pursue a whole range of indoor and outdoor activities (as well as enjoying very many other less strenuous interests).
Recently, we set up a new active outdoor group – the Riverside and Canal Walking group - which offers leisurely two-to-three-mile strolls along rivers and canals and around reservoirs; mainly along the Thames and its tributaries, but with the possibility of exploring canal-side paths. This new group immediately proved so popular with our members that we have had to set up two more parallel groups to meet demand!
Croydon u3a offers anyone who has a little spare time in their week the chance to enjoy activities – mental, physical and social – in a friendly and inclusive setting. If you would like to find out more, check out our website or Facebook page. https://u3asites.org.uk/croydon
D - DAY - 6TH JUNE 1944
This year is the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing in Normandy. 132,715 troops were landed that day and started the successful re-capture of Western Europe with victory in May 1945 – ‘VE DAY’.
Old Coulsdon Commemoration
Thursday June 6th at 9.15pm
Procession of a ‘Lamp Light of Peace’ in Grange Park with bagpiper. Please bring your own lanterns or torches.
Sunday June 9th at 11am
Special service at the War Memorial. The Civic Mayor of Croydon will lay a wreath in memory of the 4,414 soldiers, sailors and airmen who died that day.
Exhibitions
St John’s Church
Thursday 6th June - 12-4pm | Friday 7th & Saturday 8th
June - 10am-4pm
Bradmore Library
Tuesday 4th June | Friday 7th June 10am-6pm
D-Day Films
Cameron Hall
Friday 7th June 7-9.30pm
APPEAL FROM REEDHAM CHILDREN’S TRUST
REEDHAM CHILDREN’S TRUST’S SCHOOL UNIFORM APPEAL TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN CROYDON
Reedham Children’s Trust will be running their annual Christmas Toy and Food Voucher appeal to support those Please could you help us provide:
• Uniforms for children of all school ages*
• Coats
• School Shoes
• PE kits and plimsolls
* only for Croydon schools
Along with this, we are also hoping to raise funds for:
• Our hardship fund to support young people with travel cards to get to school and any additional extras needed for school.
• Food vouchers, to ensure families can purchase fruits and vegetables, alongside breakfast to ensure a child has healthy food to eat before and after school.
Donations towards new uniforms can be made via https:// www.reedhamchildrenstrust.org.uk/donate/schooluniform-appeal or click on the QR code to purchase an item of your choice directly.
Alternatively, If you are a group or company that could collect pre-loved uniforms on our behalf, please get in touch – events@reedhamchildrenstrust.org.uk or 020 8660 1461
Thank you!
USEFUL NUMBERS
HADRA COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chairman
– John Clarke
Email: chair@hadra.org Phone: 020 8660 0845
Treasurer
– Sharon Napper
Email: treasurer@hadra.org Phone: 07506 608582
Secretary – Elaine Clark
Email: secretary@hadra.org Phone: 020 8660 9927
Membership Secretary – Jackie Fowler
Email: membership@hadra.org Phone: 020 8241 4267
Planning Representative – Colin Etheridge
Email: planning@hadra.org Phone: 020 8668 3707
Transport & Environmental Representative – Vacant
Health Representative & Minutes Secretary – Rita Lewis Phone: 020 8668 5520
Newsletter Editor – Vicky Burley
Email: editor@hadra.org Phone: 020 8406 0843
Committee Members
– Diane Hearne
Phone: 07803 604487
– Josephine Hullay Phone: 020 8660 0845
The HADRA Committee would like to thank neighbours who give up their time in their work as road stewards. Please see adjacent list for names and vacancies. If you are interested in filling one of the vacancies, do please get in touch with the Membership Secretary.
INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP FEE
As reported in the last edition, the 2022 Annual General Meeting, it was agreed to increase the annual membership fee to £5.00 from 1 April 2023.
The committee would like to draw residents’ attention to the change and remind those paying by standing order that it is time to amend their payments as soon as possible.
The last time that the subscription was increased was in April 2006 and whilst reluctant to make this change it was felt necessary to help meet the rising costs associated with running the residents’ association.
FLOW, GROW, CONNECT
Yoga, Pilates & CIRCL Mobility classes now at Kenley Memorial Hall on Saturdays
Use the code NEW-CR8 for 25% off your first class when you book at BookWhen.com/Yogadu www.Yogadu.co.uk
LIST OF WARD COUNCILLORS
Kenley
Ola Kolade
Mobile: 07707 277218
Gayle Gander
Mobile: 07716 092482
Purley & Woodcote
Simon Brew
Mobile: 07803 618096
Samir Dwesar
Mobile: 07716 092471
Holly Ramsey Mobile: tbc
Old Coulsdon
Margaret Bird 020 8604 7035
Mobile: 07710 184942
Nikhil Sherine Thampi Mobile: 07716 092479
Coulsdon Town
Ian Parker Mobile: 07783 152343
Mario Creatura
Phone: 020 3624 3142
Luke Shortland Mobile: 07716 092467
Visit www.croydon.gov.uk for a full list of councillors.
Please refer to political parties’ websites for information on their prospective candidates for your ward.
ROAD STEWARD S
If you are interested in helping out the HADRA Committee by becoming a steward for your road, please get in touch with a member of the HADRA committee (contact details on page 10).
ASMAR CLOSE - Vacant
BENCOMBE ROAD - Susan Bentley
BRIGHTON ROAD - Vacant
BURCOTT ROAD - Vacant
BYRON AVENUE - John Peachey | Laura Briggs
CEARN WAY - Frankie Deane
COULSDON COURT ROAD - Kim Clerkin
COULSDON ROAD - Vacant
HARTLEY DOWN - Andrew Dunlop | Helen Ali
HARTLEY FARM - Vacant
HARTLEY HILL - John Wills
HARTLEY OLD ROAD - Jenny Strong | Helen Moon
HARTLEY WAY - John Wills
HAYDN AVENUE - Susan Quaintance | Rebecca Simpson
HIGHER DRIVE - Colin & Sue Wright
HILLARS HEATH ROAD - Vacant
OLD LODGE LANE - Sharon Smith | Valerie Woodley
PETERSFIELD CRESCENT - Vacant
STOATS NEST ROAD - Linda Lawrence
STOATS NEST VILLAGE - Vacant
ROAD STEWARD LIAISON OFFICER - Vacant
The Road Steward Liaison Officer position is to organise the distribution of our biannual newsletter to our Road Stewards. If you are interested please contact our Chairman.
POLICE & CRIME
Please find below some useful contacts:
Emergency Tel: 999 Non Urgent Tel: 101
Old Coulsdon SNT
Email: OldCoulsdon.SNT@met.police.uk
Kenley SNT
Email: Kenley.SNT@met.police.uk
Coulsdon Town SNT
Email: CoulsdonTown.SNT@met.police.uk
Purley & Woodcote SNT
Email: PurleyandWoodcote.SNT@met.police.uk
London Borough of Croydon
Tel: 020 8726 6000
Council Trading Standards / Citizens Advice Consumer Service
Tel: 0808 223 1133
Email: trading.standards@croydon.gov.uk
Council Antisocial Behaviour
Tel: 020 8726 6000 | Email: ASBTeam@croydon.gov.uk
REPORTING CRIME
We see many reports of crime on social media such as Facebook and Nextdoor but the Police don’t monitor these sites so please make sure you also report crimes. This can be done either online or by telephone call to 101. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report anything at crimestoppers-uk.org 101 is for a non-emergency situation; if a crime is taking place or somebody is in immediate danger, call 999.
RULES FOR DOG OWNERS
If you take your dog onto a public road, please ensure it is kept on a leash at all times.
Please clean up after your dog. If there isn’t a bin, take it home. If you don’t do this, you could be fined up to £1,000.
KEEP UP TO DATE
The HADRA website, at www.hadra.org has lots of information including Police, Planning, Local History, Health and Frequently Asked Questions.
Residents are also invited to join our Facebook group, WhatsApp group and sign up for our monthly eBlast. The eBlast contains details of local events and any urgent issues in the area. You’ll find links to each of these on the homepage of the website. If you have any problems with the website, please email action@hadra.org for support.
DONATE YOUR OLD TECH
Clear Community Web can take your old tech, wiping all data for your peace of mind. Donated items can occasionally be fixed or refurbished and redistributed to those in need, but if they can’t be reused then CCW work with various partners to ensure ethical recycling or disposal.
For more information and to arrange a drop-off (in Purley), email caspar@clearcommunityweb.co.uk
LOCAL HISTORY
EDWARDIAN CROYDONDEPICTED ON POSTCARDS
The first picture postcards in England were published in the 1890s and during the first decade of the twentieth century there was a great craze for sending and collecting them. They were a novelty, many were attractively printed, often coloured, and only 1d (one penny). Apart from local views, many depicted local events being published at a time when newspapers carried very few illustrations. Subjects included fires, floods, processions, train and tram crashes, sporting events and local notabilities.
Postage was only ½d (halfpenny) and with a number of collections and deliveries each day, it was possible to send a card in the morning with reasonable confidence it would reach its destination later that day providing the distance was not too great. (Ahhh, the good old days!!) This was a useful and attractive method of communication when these views were taken (1900 – 1910) as the telephone was not then in common use.
ZUMBA IN PURLEY & KENLEY
Are you looking to get fit and have fun whilst doing it? Local residents, Michelle and Vicky have recently launched ZumbaCR8 and are offering three weekly classes in Purley and Kenley.
If you’ve not tried Zumba before but love moving your body to great music, why not join a class for FREE? All new dancers get a free class pass, and existing dancers get a free pass when they introduce a friend. Weekly classes are as follows:-
Monday, 6:45pm at Purley United Reformed Church Tuesday, 6:30pm at Kenley Memorial Hall Wednesday, 9am at Kenley Memorial Hall Friday, 12:15pm at Purley United Reformed Church Book online at bookwhen.com/ZumbaCR8. Use the code *NEWDANCER* to get your first class for free.
George Street, Croydon
Crown Hill, Croydon
1902 - The Swan and Sugar Loaf, South Croydon Decorated for the Coronation of King Edward and Queen Alexandra
Information obtained from –Croydon the story of a hundred years (1973)
Croydon
Dingwall Road