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.
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
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,
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.
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