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Welcome to your Friday briefing for 07/08/2026. Croydon is bringing beach club energy to the town centre, while your weekend line-up is already looking buzzing.
☀️ SPOTLIGHT: COSTA DEL CROYDON COASTAL KICKOFF
Costa Del Croydon opens today on the Centrale rooftop, bringing real sand, cocktails, deckchairs and big town centre ambition to Croydon from 07/08/2026 to 31/08/2026. Catch the launch and see how bold placemaking can turn a local rooftop into a proper summer talking point: Croydon Newsroom
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🚋 TRAVEL TRACKER: TRAM LOOP TEMPORARY CLOSURE
Day two of the central tram loop shutdown means no through trams for some Croydon town centre journeys, so use replacement buses where directed, check East Croydon and Wellesley Road connections, and be ready to walk signed stretches between central stops if needed: Transport for London planned works
🎉 WEEKEND RADAR: FAMILY FUN AND FOODIE FUEL
⚽ Made In 90s Family Day lands at Addington Park, 3 Kent Gate Way, Croydon, CR0 5AR on Sunday 09/08/2026, 12:00 to 21:00, with free entry, music, games and food, so book your spot if you are heading over: Eventbrite
🥗 Lidl Foodies Summer Clubs are running in Croydon through the Legacy Youth Zone partnership, giving young people healthy cooking, nutrition and wholesome holiday activities worth backing: Lidl GB Press Release
🏫 SCHOOL CORNER & PTA NOTICEBOARD
Primary schools and PTAs can promote fairs, bake sales and fundraiser discos here for free. Send yours in and let us help your school pull a proper crowd: Croydon Local Pulse Community Submissions Form
Did you know Croydon Minster has watched over the borough for more than 1,000 years? It is still one of the calmest corners in town and well worth a visit when you want a quiet reset: Croydon Minster
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