On the 80th Anniversary of VE Day we reflect on the sacrifice of those who gave so much. This monumental occasion is not only a celebration of victory but a solemn tribute to those who made it possible.
Purley Cross Community Information Centre is a fantastic community resource, providing advice, information and training for residents of Purley and surrounding areas. Check out what’s happening throughout May 2025 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.
Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout May. Thank you. Purley Food Hub is an emergency food bank that helps local people in crisis. It was set up in January 2013 by Churches Together in Purley & Kenley and became a registered charity with elected Trustees in July 2013. Since then it has provided over 250,000
Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Wednesday 30th April 2025. The Talkbus will be located on the High Street, by the Purley BID noticeboard, from 2.30-5.30pm. Croydon Drop-In (CDI) is a charitable organisation that exists to support young people aged 11 to 25 years old and families who
The next Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church will be on 21st May from 10.30am to 1pm. It will take place at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Reedham Park Avenue, Purley, CR8 4BQ, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions and Purley Job Centre. At the last Jobs Fair, 68 people walked
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Saturday 26th April 2025, from 11am to 12pm, at Star Express, 944 Brighton Road, #Purley, CR8 2LP. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.
The next meeting of the Purley & Woodcote Ward Panel is on Thursday, 8th May 2025, from 7-9pm at The John Fisher School, Peaks Hill, Purley, CR8 3YP. This is an opportunity to meet your Safer Neighbourhood Team and hear about work done by Ward Panel members. All welcome.
Purley Festival Announces New Management and Exciting Growth Plans The Purley Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce that the management and running of the Purley Festival will be handed over to Deepak Oruganti and Vamsi Galla from the renowned event company YorkTribe. This strategic move aims to grow the festival and diversify its
Purley Business Improvement District (BID) is raising concerns over the recent increase in business rates, which have seen businesses in the retail and leisure industries facing rate hikes of approximately 2.7 times the previous amount. This significant rise is proving unsustainable for many small businesses in the area. Simon Cripps, CEO of Purley BID, stated,
Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout April. Thank you. Purley Food Hub is an emergency food bank that helps local people in crisis. It was set up in January 2013 by Churches Together in Purley & Kenley and became a registered charity with elected Trustees in July 2013. Since then it has provided over 250,000