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Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus – November 2025

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

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Access & Safety

SILVER for Purley at Britain in Bloom!

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

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Business engagement

Purley Food Hub – November 2025

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

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Access & Safety

Purley Cross Centre – November 2025

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.

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Access & Safety

Veteran Car Run Passes Through Purley

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

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Access & Safety

Purley Welcomes the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2025

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

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Access & Safety

Purley in Bloom – GOLD Award

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

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Access & Safety

Fantastic Results – Purley BID Community Litter Pick

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

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Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper – October 2025

The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Thursday, 30th October 2025, from 5-6pm, at O’Farol, 945 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BP. Meet the local Purley & Woodcote Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to raise any issues and hear the latest crime prevention advice.

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Access & Safety

Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus – October 2025

Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Wednesday 15th October 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

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