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Surrey Street Market turns 750
One of Croydon's oldest traditions is about to hit a remarkable milestone. Surrey Street Market is marking 750 years with a celebration on Friday 13 November, bringing together performers, community groups and the traders who keep the stalls going. Plans are still being shared, so keep an eye on the council's announcement for timings.
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Quick hits
Roadworks vs vintage cars: Temporary traffic lights left over from recent gas mains work held up the London to Brighton veteran car run on South End and Southbridge Road on Sunday morning, with delays of close to an hour for some drivers. Inside Croydon has the full story.
Remembrance plans: Croydon has public events lined up for Remembrance Sunday (8 November) and Armistice Day (Wednesday 11 November). Details are on the council newsroom. [CHECK times and locations] Inside Croydon also tells the story of a young man named on the Croydon Minster war memorial.
New theatre, 12th year: The Croydonites Festival of New Theatre returns with theatre, comedy and a Croydon-set film project, running from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 21 November. Read more from Croydon BID.
Lloyd Park after the drought: Ken Towl looks at how this summer's dry spell hit Croydon's parks, and what the Friends of Lloyd Park are doing about it. Read it on Inside Croydon.
Diary date: Croydon Philharmonic Choir performs Handel's Messiah on Saturday 19 December. Details.
On this week
Mon 2 Nov, 6.30pm: Monday Night Games at The Ludoquist board game café, £8. Details.
Mon 2 Nov, 7pm: Big Fat Quizbox, the weekly quiz night at BOXPARK Croydon. Book.
Wed 4 Nov: The Croydonites Festival opens, with shows through to 21 November. Festival details.
Thu 5 Nov, 8pm: Free karaoke night at The Porter and Sorter, by East Croydon station. Details.
Fri 6 Nov, 7.45pm: Chuckl. stand-up comedy at Fairfield Halls. Tickets.
Sat 7 Nov: Free Norwood Grove Centenary Celebration at the White House. Organisers ask you to register so they can plan numbers. Details.
Sat 7 Nov, 11am to 4pm: Free Pollock's Toy Museum pop-up in the Whitgift Centre. Details.
Sun 8 Nov, 10am to 3.30pm: SoCro Art Fair at Coombe Wood School, CR2 7HY. Free entry, with more than 50 local makers. Event page.
Sun 8 Nov, 12pm to 4pm: The Kids' Table, free family afternoon at BOXPARK Croydon. Details.
The Daily Commute
With half-term over, expect the school run to be back on the roads this morning. SGN gas main works start today around Stretton Road in Addiscombe: Stretton Road is closed in sections until 11 December, Alexandra Road and Edward Road are shut until 16 November, Rymer Road until 30 November and Vincent Road until 23 November, with parking suspended on Stretton and Vincent Roads. From Tuesday, Mayday Road in Thornton Heath has rolling footway works with staged traffic restrictions until 1 December (diversions via London Road, Bensham Lane and Brigstock Road). Woodcote Valley Road in Purley stays closed between Manor Wood Road and Smitham Bottom Lane into mid-December. Full list of November closures. On South End and Southbridge Road, temporary lights were still running on Sunday, so allow extra time. [CHECK whether they are still in place] For trams and trains, check TfL Go and National Rail Enquiries before you set off. [CHECK tram and rail disruption for Monday]
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