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Veteran cars roll through Croydon on Sunday morning
More than 400 cars built before 1905 will pass through the borough on Sunday 1 November as part of the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. Expect them on the A23 through Norbury and Thornton Heath from roughly 7.25am to 9.50am, then along Mitcham Road, through Old Town and under the Flyover before heading down Brighton Road towards Purley. Watching is free, so wrap up and bring a flask. Read more at Inside Croydon.
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Quick hits
Weather: A sunny Halloween Saturday once the morning mist clears, with a high of 15°C and almost no chance of rain. Trick-or-treat hours look dry and calm, falling from 11°C at 6pm to 8°C by 8pm. Sunday starts misty, brightens to sunny intervals at 13°C, and rain becomes more likely from the evening. (Met Office)
Trams: Trams are still not running between East Croydon and New Addington, Beckenham Junction or Elmers End while track is replaced, with services due back after Friday 6 November. Check TfL before you travel. (Inside Croydon)
Fares: From Sunday 1 November the adult bus and tram fare goes up by 10p to £1.85, and the daily bus and tram cap rises by 30p to £5.55. (Inside Croydon)
Surrey Street Market turns 750: The council is marking the anniversary on Friday 13 November with local performers, community groups and market stalls. (Croydon Council) While you're there, look out for the cinnamon rolls and matcha from Cinrolls & Matcha on Surrey Street, open from 11am.
Remembrance: Public events are planned for Remembrance Sunday on 8 November and Armistice Day on 11 November, including a ceremony outside the Town Hall. (Croydon Council)
On this week
Sat 31 Oct, 11am to 11pm: Family Feastival for BOXPARK Croydon's 10th birthday, free. Details.
Sun 1 Nov, 12pm to 4pm: The Kids' Table, free, BOXPARK Croydon. Details.
Wed 4 Nov, 12.30pm: Age UK Croydon Seated Yoga, free, Scratchley Hall, Thornton Heath (CR7 7JH). Book on Eventbrite.
Thu 5 Nov, 7.30pm: Steeleye Span, Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls (CR0 1JD). Tickets.
Sun 8 Nov, 10am to 3.30pm: SoCro Art Fair, 50+ local makers, free, Coombe Wood School (CR2 7HY). More info.
With a dry, sunny weekend ahead, here's a shout-out to Lloyd Park Lounge Café, tucked inside the park on Coombe Road (CR0 5RB). Regulars rate the coffee, the hot chocolate and the pizza, there are vegan options, and the staff get a lot of love for being friendly and welcoming. Prices are easy on the wallet at around £1 to £10 a head, and there's outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway and even ice cream for your dog from The Real Pup Cups (@therealpupcups). It opens at 9am today, so it's the perfect stop after a walk across the fields. Find it on Google Maps or call 020 8633 1633.
Community Sport: Palace on the big screen
Crystal Palace are away at Tottenham on Saturday evening, and BOXPARK Croydon is showing the match live, with the listing starting at 5.30pm. Check the listing for kick-off and booking details. Next Saturday, 7 November, the CPFC FanPark returns to BOXPARK from 11am for Palace v Liverpool. Event page. Run a local club and want your results or a call for new players featured? Hit reply and tell us.
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