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Welcome to your Tuesday briefing, Croydon, where high culture meets local story and borough pride at full volume. As our joint mission with the Croydon Business Association (CBA) keeps pushing a brighter future, this is your reminder that world class work is right here on your doorstep. One Community. Two Associations. One Vision.

🖼️ Museum Masterstroke: The Grayson Perry tapestries, The Essex House Tapestries: The Life of Julie Cope, are on show at the Museum of Croydon, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET, until 19/09/2026, and entry is free for Croydon residents. Catch this bold blend of artistry, everyday Britain, and borough ambition via the Museum of Croydon exhibition page.

💡 Borough Pride, Properly Framed: This is the first time the tapestries have appeared in a London public museum, which makes Croydon the local lad landing a major cultural moment worth backing. Read the wider story on the Croydon Council newsroom.

🚧 Traffic Tracker: Temporary works are affecting St James's Road between Tavistock Road and Newgate from 03/08/2026 to 07/08/2026, so check your route before you travel. Get the official closure notice from Croydon Council.

🚊 Tramline Notice: Recent TfL London Trams maintenance also triggered temporary restrictions on Addiscombe Road, Wellesley Road, and Station Road, a handy heads up if your summer holiday plans run through town centre links. Track official notices via Croydon Council roadworks and closures.

🎒 Holiday Help: Croydon's HAF Summer Programme 2026 is still serving up activity sessions and meals for eligible children across the borough, which is a proper support for families this month. Browse the official programme at Croydon Council HAF Summer Programme 2026.

☀️ Wed 12 Aug: Partial Solar Eclipse viewing and Lively Squad Summer Dance Workshop at Arcadia Caterham are both flagged for your midweek planner, so keep your eyes on organiser channels for confirmed timings and booking details. Follow updates via Arcadia Caterham and safe eclipse guidance from the UK Space Agency.

🏳️‍🌈 Sat 15 Aug: Croydon Pride 2026 is set for BOXPARK Croydon, 99 George Street, Croydon CR0 1LD, and it is shaping up to be a buzzing borough celebration. Keep watch on the official listing at BOXPARK Croydon.

🎒 Bake Sales & Summer Fairs: Welcome to our dedicated space for local primary schools and PTAs to share upcoming fundraising discos, bake sales, and summer fairs for free.

📚 Library Summer Reading Challenges: Local libraries across Croydon are inviting children to take part in the annual summer reading challenge, boosting literacy while having fun during the holidays. Sign up your little ones at your nearest branch

🧠 Hidden Gem History: Croydon Clocktower is home to the Museum of Croydon, where local history sits side by side with major touring work, proving your borough can champion heritage and headline art in the same breath. Explore more via the Museum of Croydon visit page.

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