Congratulations to Coughlan’s Bakery Coughlan’s Bakery was established in 1937 by Jack Coughlan and was really driven forward by his son, Peter Coughlan, who took over the business in the 1950s. Virginia and Sean Coughlan are now running the third generation, family business and are very proud of their heritage. Coughlan’s has evolved with a
Purley had an amazing array of dazzling festive windows this year. Well done to all who took part in the competition. The top 3 windows all received a prize. Congratulations to : 1st – Diane’s Hair & Beauty Salon 2nd – Rawlings Opticians 3rd – Charlotte of London Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2020
Purley BID, and a great team from Purley Rotary, undertook another litter pick in the area at the rear of the businesses on Russell Hill Parade, Russell Hill Road on Monday 9th December 2019. The results were excellent and have made a real difference to the area.
Congratulations to Las Fuentes Las Fuentes Tapas Bar & Restaurant, at 36-40 High Street, opened in Purley in 1990 and has been a huge part of the day and night-time economy ever since, connecting people in Purley with traditional Spanish tapas and a la carte menus. The current owner, Manuel Andrade, started working at Las
Churches Together in Purley will be switching on the Purley Christmas lights at the United Reformed Church, next to Purley Hospital, on Saturday 30th November 2019. Children’s activities, school choirs, Salvation Army Band, refreshments and treasure hunt with prizes will start at 3.45pm onwards, with the switch on at 5pm.
The Purley BID Christmas Advent Calendar will be launching on the 1st December 2019. It is free to enter by opening each door to find special offers and a chance to win superb festive prizes. Merry Christmas from all the businesses in Purley and Purley BID. Find the calendar at http://ow.ly/8cuT50xlOCG All doors will be
Purley BID has put poppies on lampposts and placed poppy adorned posts around Purley Cross in honour of Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget.
Congratulations to Get Fired! Get Fired! opened in Purley in the summer of 2003. The idea began after the owner, Lisa Downham, visited a similar shop in South Wales whilst on holiday with family and friends. Lisa decided to start her business in 2002 but was interrupted by a fight with breast cancer. After a
Purley welcomed the veteran cars on the London to Brighton run on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning. Many people were out to wave to the participants and enjoy the stunning vehicles that travelled through Purley. The annual November event attracts entrants from all over the globe and for the owners of these highly valuable veteran
Even more trees have been illuminated this year as the Winter Lights were switched on when the clocks turned back on Sunday 27th October 2019. The Winter Lights will be sparkling until the Spring, when the clocks go forward on Sunday 29th March 2020.