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Coffee with a Copper – March 2026

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.

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Access & Safety

South-West Local Community Partnership Resource Fair

Date: Thursday 12th March 2026 Location: St Mark’s Church, Woodcote, Purley, CR8 3QS, from 10am – 12.30pm. These Resource Fairs are an exciting opportunity for everyone in the locality to come together and share information about the organisations/groups/residents who are providing activities, support and guidance in Croydon South West. The event will also give a

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Business engagement

The David Lean Cinema – February 2026

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,

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Access & Safety

Coffee with a Copper – February 2026

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.

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Business support

The National Gallery: Art On Your Doorstep

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

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Access & Safety

Purley Cross Centre – February 2026

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.

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Business engagement

Purley Food Hub – February 2026

Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout February. 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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Business engagement

Jobs Fair – Purley

Jobs Fair at Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Thursday 5th February 2026, from 11am to 2pm. Local employers looking for local people to work for them. These Jobs Fairs have been very successful, with more than 100 job seekers finding employment. Pop along to see what is on offer.

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Access & Safety

Purley BID Great British Spring Clean Community Litter Pick

Join us in supporting the Keep Britain Tidy, Great British Spring Clean litter pick campaign. Meet at the Purley BID noticeboard, High Street, Purley. All equipment will be provided. A great family activity and good exercise, whilst keeping Purley #cleanerandgreener.

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Access & Safety

Purley & Woodcote Ward Panel Meeting

The next meeting of the Purley & Woodcote Ward Panel is on Tuesday, 27th January 2026 from 7-9pm at St Swithun’s Church, Grovelands Road, Purley, CR8 4LB. This is an opportunity to meet your Safer Neighbourhood Team and hear about work done by Ward Panel members. All welcome.

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