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💼 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: ENTREPRENEUR SUPPORT WORKSHOPS
Croydon Business Association, working with Croydon Council, is running practical Entrepreneur Support workshops at Croydon Smile Hub, Broad Green Common, London Road, Croydon CR0 2RJ.
The first session runs on Wednesday 23/09/2026, 10:00 to 14:00; a second session is planned for Wednesday 30/09/2026, with the confirmed time available through the Eventbrite listing.
The programme covers business set up, business structures, company formation, tax and VAT, compliance, paying staff, employer responsibilities, digital marketing, content creation, lead generation, social media and digital tools.
The sessions are aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs, start ups and small business owners, with practical advice, real world insight and opportunities to connect with other local entrepreneurs.
Oumesh Sauba, a Chartered Management Accountant and business owner, brings more than 15 years of experience, founded a practice in 2008 and was recognised in the TechRound BAME 50 under 50 in 2021.
Abdul Malik brings many years of digital marketing experience, including advice on building an online presence and using digital tools to grow.
Registration is required and places are limited; the event information does not publish a cost.
📚 LEARNING AND LOCAL LISTINGS: TODAY’S TIMETABLE
Here is your quick guide to Tuesday 22/09/2026 across the borough.
Time | Event |
|---|---|
10:00 | 💼 Job Club, Croydon BME Forum. Employment support and job search help. |
10:00 to 14:30 | 🤝 Family and Perinatal Support Volunteer Training, 1 to 8 Ramsey Court, 122 Church Street, Croydon CR0 1RF. A two day training course for people interested in supporting local families. Source: HappeningNext |
10:30 | 📖 Rhymetime, Purley Library. A songs and rhymes session for under 5s. |
11:00 | 📖 Rhymetime, Croydon Central Library. A songs and rhymes session for under 5s. |
14:00 to 15:00 | 📚 Shared Reading Group, New Addington Library. Source: Oazis |
16:00 | 📚 Book Buddies, Ashburton Library. Storytime and craft for ages 4 to 8. |
18:30 | 🏛️ Scrutiny and Overview Committee, Croydon Town Hall. A public council meeting. Source: Open Council Network |
19:00 to 20:30 | 🧘 Free Meditation and Yoga, Croydon Town Hall. Source: Meetup |
19:00 | 🎲 Dungeons and Dragons and Role Playing Games Evening, The Ludoquist. Source: Meetup |
19:45 | ⚽ AFC Croydon Athletic v Erith Town, Isthmian League South East Division, Mayfield Stadium, Thornton Heath. Kick off times vary between sources, so check with the club before travelling. Source: Football Web Pages |
20:30 | 🎉 COPSE Tuesday Club Night, South Croydon United Church. Source: AllEvents |
Please check the organiser’s latest information before travelling, especially where timings may change.
🌰 WEEK AHEAD: HARVEST, HERITAGE AND FAMILY FUN
🌰 Croydon Harvest featuring the Walnut Fair arrives on Saturday 03/10/2026 and Sunday 04/10/2026, from 12:00 to 17:00, with free entry across The Queen’s Gardens, Katharine Street, the High Street, Croydon Clocktower, David Lean Cinema and Surrey Street.
The two day programme includes live folk music, circus, Vauxhall City Farm animal encounters in The Queen’s Gardens, craft workshops and a tribute to the historic Walnut Fair, which dates back to 1314.
🎨 Conditions Studio artists exhibition continues at 48 Whitgift Centre until Sunday 27/09/2026, with free entry, opening Monday to Saturday from 12:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00.
🎵 Croydon Bach Choir open rehearsal, Wednesday 23/09/2026, 19:30 at St Matthew's Church, Chichester Road. A chance to sing with the choir and find out about joining. Source: East Croydon Community Organisation
🏺 Icon Kitchens Open Day takes place on Friday 25/09/2026, from 12:00 to 18:00, at 116 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 4DB.
Details supplied by Icon Kitchens.
🎼 Friday lunchtime recitals at Croydon Minster, every Friday from 13:10, running from September to December 2026, including Friday 25/09/2026. Free admission, with donations welcome.
🤸 RAVERTOTS CROYDON brings a family dance event to BOXPARK Croydon CR0 1LD on Sunday 04/10/2026, from 14:00 to 16:00.
🎯 PLAYBOX Croydon at BOXPARK is expanding, with a new pool room and additional smart darts lanes opening on Thursday 01/10/2026. Source: BOXPARK Croydon
🎤 BYOB Poetry starts at BOXPARK Croydon on Tuesday 13/10/2026, running on Tuesdays from 18:30 to 22:00.
🤖 Croydon AI Summit 2026: Innovation, Inclusion, Impact takes place on Tuesday 27/10/2026, from 10:00 to 16:00, at Hilton London Croydon, 101 Purley Way, Croydon CR0 4QA.
Tickets are listed at £25, including lunch, tea and coffee.
🎪 SATURDAY 26/09/2026: SANDERSTEAD COMMUNITY DAY
The weekend's biggest free family gathering is Sanderstead Community Day on Saturday 26/09/2026, from 11:00 to 16:30 at Sanderstead Recreation Ground, Limpsfield Road. Organised by the Rotary Club of Sanderstead and Selsdon, entry is free and the day includes live entertainment, games, food and small business stalls, alongside the event's traditional dog show. Source: Rotary Club of Sanderstead and Selsdon
Also on Saturday 26/09/2026:
📖 Storytime, Selsdon Library, 10:30.
🌸 Sanderstead Horticultural Society Autumn Show, All Saints Church Hall, 14:00.
🎾 Harvest Fest, Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club.
🎨 Family Art Fun Day: Art Detectives, Turf Projects, 14:00 to 16:00, for ages 7 and over.
🍺 Oktoberfest Croydon 2026, BOXPARK Croydon, Saturday 26/09/2026. A Bavarian-inspired celebration with live Oompah music, street food and games. Times and ticket options vary across listings, so check the official BOXPARK and Eventbrite pages before booking. Source: BOXPARK Croydon
🎸 Nine Below Zero Duo, Shirley Community Library, 19:00 to 22:30, with Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham, as a fundraiser for the library. Source: HappeningNext
🌞 SUNDAY 27/09/2026: SOULFUL SUNDAYS
Soulful Sundays returns to the BOXPARK Croydon Atrium on Sunday 27/09/2026, with music through the afternoon, plus The Kids' Table arts and crafts for younger visitors. Check the venue listing for the current start time. Source: BOXPARK Croydon
The Conditions Studio artists exhibition at 48 Whitgift Centre also closes on Sunday 27/09/2026. Entry is free.
🏠 PRACTICAL PULSE: LANDLORD LICENSING AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERING
Croydon Council is preparing to open applications for two new landlord licensing schemes on Friday 25/09/2026. Landlords and letting agents can check eligibility and apply through the council's website. Source: Croydon Council
The council has also joined a national crackdown on the illegal subletting of council homes, working with partners to identify tenancies that have been unlawfully passed on or let out. Residents who suspect a council home is being sublet can report it to the council. Source: Croydon Council
Croydon Sea Cadets are looking for adult volunteers to help run their local unit. Anyone interested in supporting young people in the borough can find out more through the unit. Source: Inside Croydon
Key date | Detail |
|---|---|
Friday 25/09/2026 | Landlord licensing applications open through Croydon Council. |
Now | Croydon Sea Cadets are inviting adult volunteers to support their local unit. |
💡 DID YOU KNOW? CROYDON’S ENTERPRISE STORY
Croydon’s organised enterprise support heritage reaches back to 1982, when Bernard Weatherill MP proposed creating an enterprise agency for the borough; Croydon Business Venture Limited was formed in 1983 to help local people start businesses.
That early ambition still echoes through today’s practical workshops, founder networks and small business support.
Source: Startup Croydon, Our History
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