The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, from 1-2pm, at Infinity Coffee Shop, 32 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.
Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Wednesday 26th November 2025. The Talkbus will be located at 50 High Street, 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 live, work or study
The David Lean Cinema is run for the community by the community, by a team of volunteers and cinephiles determined to preserve David Lean’s legacy in Croydon and build a lasting home for independent cinema. The David Lean Cinema is located in the Croydon Clocktower learning and cultural complex (library, museum, CALAT) at Katharine Street,
Purley in Bloom was honoured to be invited to the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition. Judging day was on Tuesday 12th August 2025, when two judges spent the day visiting Purley and marking Purley in Bloom. Each In-Bloom entry is scored against a set of criteria under 3 main pillars: Some of the team were
Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout November. 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 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 November 2025 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.
Great to see the RM Sotheby’s Veteran Car Run passing through Purley on Sunday 2nd November 2025. The spectators were out in force and were able to keep warm with hot drinks and breakfast at the Purley cafes. This event is a fantastic annual tradition with people lining the streets to wave and cheer on
It’s that fabulous time of year again on Sunday (2nd November), when Purley is proud to welcome the RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run on route to Brighton. Pop down to give the participants a warm Purley welcome along the Brighton Road. Meet with family and friends, have breakfast or keep warm with lovely hot
Purley in Bloom was delighted to attend the London in Bloom Awards Ceremony 2025 at RHS Garden Wisley, on Monday, 20th October 2025. Each In-Bloom entry is scored against a set of criteria under 3 main pillars: We are extremely proud to announce that Purley in Bloom has been awarded a GOLD Award, as well
Fantastic results from the Purley BID Community Litter Pick. A huge haul of waste was removed from Purley. Thank you to everyone that joined us and to London Borough of Croydon for providing the equipment and collecting the waste. Keep an eye on our socials for dates of future Community Litter Picks. All equipment is provided