“Let’s show the world we care!” was the message from staff, pupils and parents at Rockmount School last Friday (4th May). The school wanted to hold the Green Day to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote sustainable lifestyles. Dressed in green, children made their way to school by bike, scooter or on foot,...
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Croydon Council’s ‘takeover’ of Upper Norwood joint library has been slammed as “not only unreasonable but wrong in law” by the boss of Lambeth council. In a seven-page letter to Croydon, Lambeth’s chief executive Derrick Anderson CBE challenges Croydon to set out its legal position The letter confirms what many people have suspected – that Croydon and...
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Volunteers came together on Sunday (6th November 2011) to plant 1,500 wildlife bulbs and five mature trees in Westow Park, Crystal Palace. Five alders and one foxglove tree were planted in the playground to provide shade and autumn/winter colour. The foxglove tree is a fast-growing variety so it is hoped will provide some shade...
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A Crystal Palace community group has won funding to expand and improve the rundown children’s play area in their local park. After two years hard work – including community consultation events in torrential rain – the Friends of Westow Park are delighted to have secured a total of £70,000 of funding from Croydon Council...
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Yes folks! It's time for:Upper Norwood Library: Mock the Week! BBC2's 'Mock the Week' (Thursdays at 10pm) often has a sketch where one comedian - usually pretending to be a government spokesman - gives the official viewpoint while a second - usually Hugh Dennis - says what the government actually mean. The host is...
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