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Purley BID Business of the Month November 2020

Congratulations to Harris & Osman Dry Cleaners Harris & Osman has been at 922 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2LN since 1977!  The current owner, Mohamed Yahiaoui, who took over the business last year but has worked in the dry cleaners for 18 years, said “I love working in Purley, the people are always so nice.

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Business engagement

Poppies Adorn Purley in Remembrance

Purley BID has placed poppies on over 100 lampposts, 5 stakes with lots of poppies and the large banner in Purley Cross. Don’t forget to get your poppy from Royal British Legion. They will be at Tesco’s exit selling poppies on the following days: Mon 26 Oct 9am to 5pm Fri 30 Oct 8am to

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Business news

Tier 2 state of limbo for Purley businesses

Moving from Tier 1 to Tier 2 as a result of COVID-19 restrictions has had such a detrimental effect on the retail and hospitality industry that many jobs and livelihoods are now on a knife-edge as the current Tier 2 solution is broken. Business owners in Purley are desperate for support at this difficult time.

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Purley BID Business of the Month October 2020

Congratulations to Diane’s Hair & Beauty Diane’s Hair & Beauty has been established at 6 High Street, Purley, CR8 2AA for over 50 years.  Karen Tyne, having started at Diane’s as a junior at the age of 15 and who has owned the salon for over 25 years, said: “We are a family business and

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Purley BID Business of the Month September 2020

Congratulations to Good News Family run Good News Newsagent has been trading at 957 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2BQ for 18 years. Now owned and managed by Sunny Patel, the shop provides a host of services for the local community, including daily newspapers, magazines, groceries, off-licence, Travel Cards, Oyster Cards, National Lottery tickets, Congestion Charge

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Purley BID Community Litter Pick

Join us for another Purley BID Community Litter Pick, to coincide with the Keep Britain Tidy national campaign. All equipment will be supplied and social distancing adhered to. For more information or to sign up to the event, email catherine@inpurley.london. Support us in helping to keep Purley clean and tidy. Thank you. 

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Eat out to help out

Eat out to help out

Throughout August make the most of the Eat Out to Help Out initiative and explore the host of cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants in Purley. From breakfast and your mid-morning coffee and cake through to lunchtime and dinner, Purley has you covered with its huge choice of cuisine. Whatever cuisine you choose whether you choose

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Destination Purley

New Artwork for Purley

Purley BID is excited to welcome new artwork to Purley town centre by esteemed artist, Lionel Stanhope. Based on the meaning of the word Purley, the mural is as a result of a collaboration between Purley BID and Network Rail who worked closely with the artist on the design. Purley gets its name from the Anglo-Saxon word “Pirige“, meaning Pear Tree

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Business news

Monster Hunting in Purley!

Purley BID is providing a family fun ‘Safari’, a story-trail, to help spread joy, support the NHS and give families a safe reason to return into Purley.  Launching on Saturday 11th July 2020, families and households in Purley will be invited to search the streets for 10 cute and colourful MonsterHeroes. Using your smartphone, the

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Purley BID Organisation of the Month July 2020

Congratulations to Purley War Memorial Hospital Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) has been part of the fabric of the Purley community since it first opened in 1909. Since then, the hospital has transformed alongside its population – initially providing seven traditional hospital beds and now offering a range of outpatient services to patients in the community, including blood tests, x-rays

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