Croydon’s Thursday pulse brings practical business support, public decisions, family activities, music and a buzzing weekend ahead, all in one sharp local briefing.

StartUp Croydon is advertising two one day bootcamp listings today, Thursday 24/09/2026, at Weatherill House Business Centre, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon CR0 4WF, with both listings showing 09:30 to 16:30.

The Business Start Up and Go Bootcamp is listed at £27 per person including VAT, while the Sales and Marketing Bootcamp is also listed at £27 per person including VAT.

As the listings overlap in date, venue and timing, check the booking pages before travelling to confirm which session applies to you.

Save this business support date and check the booking details.

Business Start Up and Go Bootcamp
Sales and Marketing Bootcamp

Two public Croydon Council meetings are listed today, giving residents a chance to follow local licensing and planning business as it happens.

Check the meeting listings for agendas, documents and any available public viewing arrangements before travelling.

Sources: Licensing Sub Committee and Planning Committee.

Croydon Council is preparing to launch two new landlord licensing schemes on Friday 25/09/2026. Landlords and letting agents should check the council's latest guidance and eligibility information before the launch. Source: Croydon Council

🏪 Icon Kitchens Open Day runs from 12:00 to 18:00 at 116 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 4DB, with showroom displays, refreshments and networking. JK Curry King will be cooking at the event. Meet JK Curry King on Instagram. Details supplied by Icon Kitchens.

🧺 Wickham Dry Cleaners, 154 Wickham Road, Shirley, has its final trading day after more than 50 years in the trade, with a goodbye drink planned next door on Saturday 26/09. Your Local Guardian

🎼 The Friday lunchtime recital at Croydon Minster begins from 13:10. Croydon Minster

🎸 CIRCA79 brings two tone ska, new wave and punk to the Croham Arms. Event listing

🐕 Sanderstead Community Day takes place at Sanderstead Recreation Ground, Limpsfield Road. The programme is expected to include live entertainment, games, food and small business stalls. Check the organiser's current listing for the confirmed programme and start time. Rotary Sanderstead and Selsdon

🌽 Harvest Fest returns to Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club; check the club listing for current timing and programme.

🌍 The Climate Grief Café meets at Croydon Clocktower Café; check the organiser listing for details before setting off.

🎨 Family Art Fun Day: Art Detectives runs from 14:00 to 16:00 at Turf Projects for ages 7 and over.

🍺 Oktoberfest Croydon 2026 arrives at BOXPARK Croydon, with timing and ticket terms to be checked against the official listing. BOXPARK Croydon

🛍️ Across the borough boundary: Wallington Square Community Market runs from Friday 25/09 to Sunday 27/09, 10:00 to 17:00 daily, with free entry at Wallington Square, High Street, Wallington SM6 8RG; the three day programme includes free Knitting Natter with Sue on Friday, free Kids Art and Craft for all ages on Saturday, and free Bingo with prizes on Sunday, plus Olivier Bakery, local produce, gifts, children's clothing and community stalls. Attribution: BizNest Markets, organiser flyer supplied by the newsletter team.

🎵 Soulful Sundays takes over the BOXPARK Croydon Atrium. BOXPARK events

🖼️ The Conditions Studio artists exhibition closes at 48 Whitgift Centre, with free entry and opening hours from 12:00 to 17:00. East Croydon Community Organisation

🌾 Croydon Harvest featuring the Walnut Fair runs on Saturday 03/10 and Sunday 04/10/2026, from 12:00 to 17:00, free across the town centre. Culture Croydon and Croydon Council news

🛠️ Wates Recruitment Open Day takes place on Thursday 08/10/2026 at Croydon College, with walk in sessions from 10:00 to 12:30 or 14:00 to 17:30; all trades are welcome. Sources: Croydon Commitment social listing and Wates careers.

✈️ Amelia Earhart: 20 Minutes and 40 Miles lands at Historic Croydon Airport on Wednesday 30/09/2026 at 19:00, priced at £5 for Friends and £7.50 for non members. Historic Croydon Airport

💡 Croydon AI Summit 2026 runs on Tuesday 27/10/2026 from 10:00 to 16:00 at Hilton London Croydon, CR0 4QA, with tickets listed at £25. Eventbrite

Eleven Archbishops of Canterbury are buried in Croydon, with six in Croydon Minster and five at St Mary’s Church, Addington, reflecting the borough’s long ecclesiastical history. Croydon Council heritage walks

Primary schools and PTAs across Croydon can share fairs, bake sales, fundraiser discos and family events with the community for free.

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