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Croydonites Festival Returns for a Twelfth Year
Croydon's festival of new theatre kicks off today and runs until 21 November, with what organisers call its biggest programme yet. Tonight's opener is Hannah Maxwell at The Front Room (7.30pm, £15/£12), and there are shows at Stanley Arts in South Norwood plus a "Crollywood" walking tour of Croydon's film locations later in the run. Croydon BID has the background, and the full line-up is at croydonites.com.
Today in Croydon: sunny intervals, a high of 11°C and a low of 8°C, with a 10% chance of rain and gusts up to 30mph between about 10am and 3pm. Trams are not running to Beckenham Junction, Elmers End or New Addington today (details below). Met Office forecast.
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Quick hits
Muffin Break arrives on North End. The bakery café has opened at 128-130 North End, a £300,000 investment expected to bring up to 15 local jobs. Croydon BID
Trams still replaced by buses. Until Thursday 5 November there are no trams from East Croydon to Beckenham Junction, Elmers End or New Addington; replacement buses T2 and T3 cover those routes, while the Wimbledon line keeps running. Check TfL before you travel. British Trams Online
Surrey Street Market turns 750. Mark the date: a birthday celebration with performers, community groups and stalls is planned for Friday 13 November. Croydon Council
On this week
Wed 4 Nov, 7.30pm: Croydonites: Hannah Maxwell, The Front Room, £15/£12. Details
Thu 5 Nov, 7.30pm: Steeleye Span, Ashcroft Theatre, Fairfield Halls, from £33.25. Tickets
Fri 6 Nov, 7.45pm: Chuckl. Croydon comedy night with Paul Zerdin, Terry Alderton and more, Ashcroft Theatre, £25.50. Tickets
Sat 7 Nov, 11am-4pm: Pollock's Toy Museum pop-up, Unit 49, Whitgift Centre, free (every Saturday). Details
Sun 8 Nov, 10am-3.30pm: SoCro Art Fair, Coombe Wood School, South Croydon, free, with 50+ local makers. Details
School Corner
Sixth form open evening: Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Shirley Road, CR9) welcomes prospective students and families on Wednesday 18 November, 5-7pm. School website
Kids' calisthenics: Croydon Calisthenics is running a coach-led session for children at Addiscombe Boys and Girls Club on Saturday 14 November, 10.30am-12.30pm, £7. Book here
Christmas fair diary date: Good Shepherd Nursery and Primary School in New Addington is hosting a Christmas fair on Friday 18 December, 1.15-5pm, open to everyone. Contact the school office for stall details.
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