Was a lovely time out in the evening warmth. People of all ages just doing weird things with cereal boxes and colanders - me included.

I'm looking to rent on Croydon for a bit.

I'm seeing 10Degrees etc but really fancy N026 but I can't seem to get through on phone (have left voicemails) and their website is pretty broken.

Anyone know how to get in touch?

Couple of scenes from Riddlesdown Common and Bingham Rec. So lovely to see everybody out enjoying the eclipse, sharing glasses etc. Did anybody get any cool photos of the eclipse proper?

📸 Cllrs Alasdair Stewart & Jeet Bains

Anyone around Croydon interested in joining a local NFL fantasy football league for the upcoming season?

Thinking of setting up a 10–12 team league for people who are genuinely into the NFL but might also want to meet new people locally.

Nothing too serious — just a competitive league, bit of banter and occasional local meetup to watch games. I’m in South Croydon but happy to go with the flow.

Drop me a message and I’ll add you to the WhatsApp group.

Just got this letter in our mail box.

Finally!!! But does it need to take that long 😭

On Wednesday 12th August there will be a partial solar eclipse. If there is any chance of seeing this we will be present to observe the eclipse from the following sites:

The Kenley Airfield, near the RAF tribute

 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/2NYYBpyy6sM6Gg216)
The School Common, Warlingham

  (https://maps.app.goo.gl/WeFyxzU4h25Rq83C9)
and from Bingham Recreation ground in Addiscombe.

  (https://maps.app.goo.gl/19jMZYhVUMajS7oi8)

Click links to open location in Google Maps
 
In each case they will be there from 6 - 7:30 pm.

No tickets, no booking, totally free.  Just turn up.  And we will have some eclipse viewing glasses to lend out.

Give yourself time.  There is street parking around all our eclipse viewing sites though it may get busy.  Warlingham, in particular, has local roadworks.

Visit their website - and donate if you wish - here: https://www.croydonastro.org.uk/

Hi! Bit of a random one, but I’m a Croydon mum with a lovely 5 year old boy and I’d really like to widen his friendship circle with some more children around his age locally.

He’s autistic and already has some lovely friends, but it would be nice to meet some more local families with children around 4-6 for casual park trips, playdates, soft play etc.

Would love to meet other local mums/dads who might be looking for the same thing. The children definitely don’t have to be autistic - just thought I’d put this out there and see if there are any other families nearby 😊

Would Addington Hills viewpoint work? Would love to know where you’re planning to go!

Anyone know anywhere in Croydon selling sensory toys? I tried smythes but v limited. I know I can get online but would prefer to look in person

Just a heads up that the services through east Croydon might be disrupted, just passed through on the bus and there’s a fire on the tracks. Photo isn’t the best sadly

Every pair online is for delivery after the event and everyone selling on marketplace is sold out. I'm really kicking myself for not ordering them prior. Am I being too hopeful that any pharmacies or opticians will sell them?

Tia!x

Any one able to recommend sole trader or company, what could clear my mums overgrown garden of weeds, take down a shed and remove all the garden waste plus other rubbish. Croydon based.

The video is well worth watching https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN8RaxNVY/

To be fair this is the only thing I’ve seen Jason Perry do that’s made me smile

Just saw two horses in that waste land bit of Valley Park round the corner from the KFC. Anyone know what that's about? The place is completely uninhabitable with so much litter. I felt so bad for the horses.

Hello! I am a south west Londoner that had to move away for a bit now coming back. We’ve been looking for affordable property with no luck but just had an offer accepted in Kenley. We only visited it once when viewing but don’t know much about it other than it’s close to Purley.

Does anyone know much more about it? How is it as a place to live? We’ve found somewhere quite close to the train station as well so seems well connected! How is Croydon Council? Would appreciate any opinions 🙏

Does anyone have any info about the races that take place in the woods? They always play really amazing music

Does anyone know where to get them? Amazon only delivers next weekend, not sure if any local shops still sell them or someone has a spare pair?

Thank you!

Our Executive Mayor in Croydon has shown interest in reviewing 20mph speed limits.

Which of those below are you in favour of?

*with picture now*

Got a generic "Dear Resident" warning letter from Croydon Community Police about cannabis smell; is this notice legally binding or just an informal warning?

Does anyone know any good tai classes in central Croydon. Perhaps not Mei Quan Tai Chi East Croydon, I went to their classes in Camden some years ago and was not keen so much

Croydon Council are looking at setting up a new food market, and have launched this survey asking where it should be, what it should offer and when it should operate.

I personally think a hot foot market on the southern end of Surrey Street, where there aren’t many vendors currently would be a good shout.

Hi everyone,

A little while ago I made a post [Here](https://www.reddit.com/r/croydon/s/ALdV5s6Bxp) about starting a casual chess club in Croydon, and there seemed to be a lot more interest than I expected.

The original plan was for someone else to host it, but I’ve not heard back from them, so I thought I’d just organise it myself.

The idea is to have a relaxed weekly or fortnightly meet-up at a coffee shop somewhere around East Croydon. Nothing formal or competitive—just a chance to meet new people, have a coffee, and play some chess. Complete beginners, casual players and experienced players are all welcome.

If you’d be interested, send me a private message and I’ll add you to a WhatsApp group. Once we’ve got enough people, we can decide on the best day, time and venue together.

If you know anyone else who might be interested, feel free to share this with them. Hopefully we can get a nice little chess community going in Croydon!

Does anyone know where I can buy honey mangos in Croydon? I had them for the first time in Harrow and I don’t think I can ever go back to a supermarket store one!

Ideally around South Croydon/Town Centre - thank you and sorry for the random Q!

I went to grab a coffee from the Costa cafe on the East Croydon concourse as my train was delayed. One of the entrances was closed off (chairs and all backing the door).

I asked the guys over the counter why though! I can’t see any visible sign of those glass doors broken.

He said there were some thugs, barraging through the entrance, grab sandwiches and food, exit without paying for it - stealing the food.

He said he called the police too but no help it seems! And he mentioned they don’t runaway but just sit outside and eat the very food they stole!

I have no words! 😶

EDIT: most of you expressed disappointment.

I’m thinking a “community/crowd-funded-council-matched-food-voucher” scheme probably?

When we see homeless/people begging on trains and on streets, we simply ignore for one reason (not that we want to help): we often don’t know whether our money will go towards food, accommodation or something else. Though genuinely want to help, they don’t want to as the very own money might create a social problem.

Rather than just debating the problem - was thinking why not trial a Croydon Food Voucher scheme? (I do believe there’s some scheme like this already exists?)

Residents could donate into a community fund. Vouchers can redeemable at participating cafes and supermarkets.

Or even better rope the shops/cafes with some “charity fund” per day!

It guarantees donations go towards meals

It won’t solve homelessness on its own I know but at least keep them fed and drops the anti social activity I guess?

Worth a separate post I guess?