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#88: The Monday Pulse : Croydon’s Champions & Summer Wins
Croydon is starting the week on a high. From historic sporting doubles to record-breaking fundraisers and the borough’s greenest wins, today we’re celebrating the people and places that make us proud.
CROYDON’S CHAMPIONS: A HISTORIC DOUBLE
📍 London Youth Games 2026
Our young athletes have made history! Croydon claimed a sensational double at the London Youth Games, winning both the Under-15 Girls’ Football and the Girls’ Swimming titles.
⚽ THE WIN: The football squad showed relentless spirit to take the gold, while our swimmers dominated the pool.
🥉 BONUS: Our boys’ para-football team also secured a fantastic bronze.
We’re officially a borough of champions.
CHEERLEADING THE WORLD: CRYSTALS ELITE
📍 South Croydon
The Crystals Elite cheerleaders from South Croydon are officially heading to the 2027 Summit Championship in Florida! After a stellar performance, they’ve qualified for one of the most prestigious competitions on the planet. From our high streets to the world stage, these athletes are proof of what hard work can achieve.
GREEN FLAG GLORY: OUR PARKS ARE GLOWING
📍 Haling Grove & Coombe Wood
Croydon now officially boasts six Green Flag awards for our parks. Haling Grove and Coombe Wood have just picked up the status for 2026, marking them as some of the best-managed green spaces in the country. It is the perfect excuse for a Monday lunchtime stroll.
LEGACY LIFT: £80,000 RAISED
📍 Legacy Youth Zone
The annual golf day for Legacy Youth Zone has raised a massive £80,000 for young people across the borough. Every penny goes toward mentoring, sports, and creative arts for Croydon’s next generation.
CULTURAL SPARKLE: ART & SOUL
🎨 GRAYSON PERRY: Two iconic tapestries are on display at the Museum of Croydon until 19 September 2026. FREE entry for residents, a world-class exhibition right on our doorstep.
🖌️ COLLEGE SQUARE: New community artwork celebrating Croydon’s architecture has brought a splash of colour to College Square.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
📅 WEDNESDAY 22 JULY: Jazz Night at Saffron Indian Restaurant : Book: 020 3718 9543.
📅 TUESDAY 28 JULY: Croydon Property & Housing Summit 2026 : 10:00 AM at Hilton London Croydon. Book your tickets here.
MONDAY BUZZ:
🧠 BIG FAT QUIZBOX: Competitive trivia at BOXPARK Croydon from 7:00 PM.
☕ COMMUNITY CUPPA: Free social space at the old Sanderstead Library, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
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