Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Friday, 24th April 2026. The Talkbus will be located at Tesco Extra, 8 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, 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 Coffee with a Copper will be on Saturday 25th April, from 2-3pm, at Star Express Cafe, 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.
Purley welcomed a visit from Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday 10th March 2026. Kemi visited various businesses in Purley to discuss a campaign against anti-social behaviour. Kemi, joined by Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp MP and Mayor Jason Perry, also spoke with the Safer Neighbourhood Team about shoplifting in the area.
Purley Library is now open five days a week, including Saturdays. It features a colourful children’s space, a computer area and a large enclosed quiet zone – perfect for research and study. The library is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3YH. Current opening hours: Saturday: 9am to 5pm Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10am to 6pm
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 March 2026 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.
Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout March. 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
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Friday, 20th March, from 4-5pm, at La Tasqueria, 36-40 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.
The next Coffee with a Copper will be on Friday 27th February, from 9-10am, 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.
From the 3rd February to the 5th July 2026, Croydon will be the first London location to host The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep, a free outdoor exhibition bringing 30 life-sized reproductions to key locations across the borough. More details at: Culture Croydon Events We are proud to welcome a fantastic Turner painting to
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 February 2026 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.