Cinderella finds her Fairy Godmother
Fairfield Halls has announced who will wave the wand in this year's pantomime: actor Sharon Ballard, who also runs a Croydon performing arts school, will play the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. The show runs from 11 December to 3 January, with captioned, relaxed, school and group performances in the mix. Read more from Croydon BID.
Quick hits
Today's weather and getting around: Mostly cloudy and mild in Croydon, with a high of around 11°C, a low of 7°C and just a 15% chance of rain. Tomorrow looks similar at around 10°C and mostly dry. For trams and trains, check TfL Go and National Rail Enquiries before you set off.
Help for care leavers: Croydon Council has launched a House Project to help young people who have been in care build independent adult lives. Council announcement.
Curtain up tomorrow: The Croydonites Festival of New Theatre opens on Wednesday 4 November and runs to Saturday 21 November, with comedy, theatre and a walking tour of Croydon's film locations. Croydon BID has the programme.
Norwood Grove turns 100: A free centenary celebration takes place at the White House on Saturday 7 November. Organisers ask you to register so they can plan numbers. Details.
Pigeon patrol: A hawk called Dracula has been drafted in to help deal with Croydon's pigeon problem. Council story.
On this week
Wed 4 Nov, 7.30pm: The Croydonites Festival opens with Hannah Maxwell at The Front Room, from £12. Details.
Fri 6 Nov, 7.45pm: Chuckl. Croydon comedy night with Paul Zerdin and Terry Alderton at Fairfield Halls, £25.50. Tickets.
Sat 7 Nov, 11am to 4pm: Free Pollock's Toy Museum pop-up at Unit 49, Whitgift Centre. Details.
Sun 8 Nov, 10am to 3.30pm: SoCro Art Fair at Coombe Wood School, CR2 7HY. Free, with more than 50 local makers. Event page.
Business Spotlight
Pop Up Top Up CIC is a Croydon-based youth enterprise organisation that helps young people turn creative ideas into confidence, skills and real opportunities. Instead of classroom theory, they learn by doing: developing products, trading at pop-up markets, taking on business challenges and helping to deliver real events alongside local businesses.
They are now looking to partner with schools, colleges, community groups and local businesses that could host a programme, share their expertise or give young people a chance to get hands-on experience. If that sounds like you, find out more at popuptopup.co.uk or follow @popuptopupcic on social media.
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