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COOMBE WOOD CALLING: CROYDON’S SECRET SANCTUARY SHINES AS WE UNLOCK THE ARCHIVES OF OUR SHARED HISTORY!
Welcome to your Tuesday Pulse: the essential briefing for every Croydon resident who loves this borough as much as we do.
Today we are diving deep into the greenery of our local landscape and the ink of our democratic heritage.
Building a Stronger Croydon, Together.
One Community. Two Associations. One Vision.
LUSH LANDSCAPES: THE SERENE SECRETS OF COOMBE WOOD
🍃 Tucked away on Conduit Lane, Coombe Wood is the breathing heart of our borough that many pass by without noticing.
🌳 This 14-acre sanctuary offers a stunning mix of formal ornamental gardens and wild, ancient woodland for your morning stroll.
🏡 At the summit stands the magnificent Coombe Wood House, a 20-room masterpiece built in 1898 by Arthur Lloyd.
🎹 The house once featured a massive church organ with pipes built directly into the staircase panelling: a true hidden marvel.
💧 History flows through this land: the conduits here once supplied the entire estate with fresh water from the hills.
🪨 Do not miss the historic rockery: it was crafted from Pulhamite stone, a famous Victorian artificial rock that still looks spectacular today.
🦢 Take a moment by Baron’s Pond, where the water reflects the changing colours of our beautiful Surrey seasons.
☕ After your walk, visit the Coach House Café in the former stable block for a proper brew and a slice of local cake.
🚶 The park was opened to the public in 1948 after being purchased by the Croydon Corporation for the benefit of all residents.
🌸 Whether you are seeking a quiet place to think or a beautiful spot for a family walk, this is a gem worth visiting.
📍 Find the entrance at Conduit Lane, Croydon CR0 5RQ.
SAVE THE DATE: THE CROYDON PROPERTY SUMMIT 2026
🏗️ The future of our borough is being built right now, and you need to be in the room where it happens.
📅 Join the Croydon Business Association and Croydon Local Pulse on Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at the Hilton London Croydon for the premier property event of the year.
🤝 Connect with developers, local businesses, and community leaders to discuss the visionary growth of our high streets.
🎟️ We are offering early-access updates for our loyal subscribers: keep your eyes on this space for registration details.
Building a Stronger Croydon, Together.
WHAT’S ON TODAY: TUESDAY TOWN PICKS
🥒 Pickling Workshop is popping at Good Food Matters from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, a free hands-on session at the Community Food Learning Centre that is well worth a visit.
🩺 Healthwatch Croydon Annual Meeting lands at Clocktower Cafe from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, your chance to discuss local health and care services with neighbours who care.
🏘️ South Norwood & Woodside Residents' Meeting starts at the Waterside Centre from 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM, so back it if you want your local voice heard.
DEMOCRATIC ROOTS: THE 1883 BURGESS ROLLS
📜 Did you know that our community’s voice has been recorded in detail for over 140 years?
🗳️ The 1883 Burgess Rolls of Croydon are a fascinating window into our past, listing every qualified rate-payer and voter in the borough.
🖋️ These historic documents show the names and addresses of the people who built the foundations of modern-day Croydon.
🏘️ You can find the ancestors of our current residents listed in the wards of Coombe, Shirley, and the town centre.
🔍 Looking through these rolls reveals the trades and professions that once defined our local economy: from blacksmiths to bankers.
🏛️ It is a powerful reminder that our democratic rights were hard-won by the generations that came before us.
📖 You can consult these incredible archives yourself at the Croydon Local Studies & Archives in the Central Library.
CULTURAL CORNER: TEA & JAZZ AT SHIRLEY LIBRARY
🎷 Looking for a rhythmic escape this afternoon? The local gem that is Shirley Community Library has you covered.
☕ Join your neighbours for a delightful Tea & Jazz Afternoon today, Tuesday, 14 July 2026.
🎶 From 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, the library will be buzzing with the smooth sounds of live jazz and the clinking of teacups.
🍰 It is the perfect opportunity to socialise with fellow residents and support our vital local library services.
📍 Head over to Hartland Way, Shirley, CR0 8QS to catch the first set.
🎹 Music has a unique way of bringing our community together: do not miss out on this soulful local tradition.
ONE VISION: A NEW ERA FOR CROYDON BUSINESS
🌟 The recent amalgamation of the Croydon Business Association (CBA) and Croydon Local Pulse is more than just a merger.
🚀 It is a unified vision to ensure our borough thrives through the power of connection and local pride.
🤝 By bringing together the heartbeat of our news with the muscle of our local businesses, we are stronger than ever.
💡 Our goal is to spotlight the shops, restaurants, and service providers that make Croydon a unique place to live and work.
🌈 Together, we are championing the innovators and the heritage-keepers who define our local identity.
One Community. Two Associations. One Vision.
DID YOU KNOW? HIDDEN GEMS EDITION
💡 Did You Know? The pond at Coombe Wood was hand-dug in 1845 by a local specialist named Clements.
👻 Local folklore suggests that a ghost which haunted a nearby older pond moved to the new one as soon as it was finished!
🌱 Did You Know? The Pulhamite rockery in the gardens was designed to look like natural stone but is actually a clever Victorian concrete.
🚂 Did You Know? You can reach these hidden woods easily via the tram stop at Lloyd Park: just a short, scenic walk away.
🏢 Did You Know? During the 1930s, Coombe Wood House served as a convalescent home for children from the local hospital.
BUILDING THE BEAT: SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS
📣 We are a community-driven publication that relies on the support of residents like you to keep the Pulse beating.
🏪 Every time you visit a business spotlighted in our newsletter, you are helping to grow the Croydon economy.
📩 Share this update with a neighbour and help us reach more people who care about the future of our borough.
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD: BIZNEST BUSINESSES WANTED
🛍️ BizNest is calling local traders for Beddington Park on 01/08/2026, a brilliant chance to put your Hidden Gem in front of the borough.
📍 Vendor spaces are also open for Wallington Square on 24/07/2026 and 25/07/2026, so catch it if you missed your last market moment.
📣 If your business is buzzing and ready for more local eyes, book your place and help us build a stronger Croydon, together.
WHO’S NEXT? NOMINATE A HIDDEN GEM
🏪 Know a local lad, local team, or standout shop that is worth a visit? Help us spotlight Croydon’s next business gem.
💬 Share your favourite Hidden Gems in the business world too, and help us help the borough back brilliant local businesses.
THE SIGN-OFF
We hope you find some time today to enjoy the historic beauty of Coombe Wood or the swinging rhythms at Shirley Library.
Stay curious, stay connected, and keep your finger on the pulse of everything happening in our great borough.
We look forward to bringing you more updates as we continue to build a stronger Croydon, together.
See you in the next issue!
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