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Croydon is buzzing with easy wins for your week, and we are leading with what you can use today. Here is your fast, local guide for 11/08/2026.
🌿 TODAY'S QUICK GUIDE
🌱 A Little Blossom Plant Swap
Date: 11/08/2026
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: St Mildred's Church, Bingham Road, Addiscombe, Croydon CR0 7EB
Pop in for a free plant for every visitor, plant and cutting swaps, gardening advice, plus tea, coffee and cake. Worth a visit if your windowsill jungle needs a boost. Source: A Little Blossom
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💃 WEDNESDAY PREVIEW
🕺 Lively Squad Summer Street Dance and Breaking Workshop
Date: 12/08/2026
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Arcadia Caterham
Ages: 5 to 14
Good to know: Beginners welcome
A cracking midweek pick for young movers who want to learn fresh steps, play games and build confidence. Book here: Lively Squad Ent
🌌 SKY WATCH
🔭 Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower
Date: 12/08/2026
Partial solar eclipse public viewing: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Croydon viewing spots listed by the society: Kenley Airfield, The School Common, Warlingham, and Bingham Recreation Ground, Addiscombe
Perseid meteor watch: From 10:00 pm on 12/08/2026 into the early hours of 13/08/2026, weather permitting
This is one for sky lovers and curious families, but do check conditions before heading out because public viewing depends on the weather. Source: Croydon Astronomical Society
☀️ SUMMER FEATURE
🏖️ Costa Del Croydon, on the Centrale rooftop, is running until 31/08/2026 with free entry, family activities, food, and the new adults only Beach Club Thursdays from 13/08/2026 to 27/08/2026, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Back it if you want a staycation style local day out without leaving the borough. Source: Croydon BID
🎪 LOOKING AHEAD
🎟️ Revel Puck Circus
Dates: 20/08/2026 to 23/08/2026
Location: South Norwood Recreation Ground
Vibe: Family friendly
Tickets: Opening show tickets from £10
A big top treat is heading to South Norwood with family friendly circus energy and plenty of wow factor. Source: Revel Puck Circus
🏫 SCHOOL CORNER & PTA NOTICEBOARD
📚 Local primary schools and PTAs: your fairs, bake sales, discos and fundraiser dates can be featured here for free, so send them in and let your community back it.
If your school has a notice to share, submit it through Croydon Local Pulse. As part of our shared borough mission with the Croydon Business Association, we want every family to stay in the loop.
🧭 NEW RESIDENT WELCOME CHALLENGE
Discover your new local area in seven easy stops
☕ A café
🥕 A food shop
🌳 A park
🎭 A cultural venue
👨👩👧 A family activity
🛠️ A trusted home service
🤝 A community organisation
Our digital welcome guide is now being developed for promotion through estate agents, developers and relocation services. Keep your eyes peeled if you are new in town and want a smarter start in Croydon.
💡 DID YOU KNOW? LOCAL HISTORY TRIVIA
💡 Croydon has one of London’s richest aviation stories, and Kenley Airfield remains one of the borough’s most fascinating heritage landmarks. It is a proper hidden gem for local history lovers and sky watchers alike. Source: Croydon Astronomical Society
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Building a Stronger Croydon, Together. One Community. Two Associations. One Vision.
The Croydon Local Pulse Team