The Mayor of Croydon, Cllr Humayun Kabir, officially opened the Iron Horse Art Sculpture in Rotary Field on Friday 31st January 2020. Artist, Alan Potter, won a competition to design a piece that would capture the town’s exciting history through art and create an installation that would contribute to the area’s attractive surroundings. Alan was
Congratulations to UMAA Training UMAA Training has been providing classes for kids, teens and adults since 2014 at the Royal Oak Centre, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2PG. UMAA provide a high standard of well organised, structured group fitness classes and personal training, 7 days a week. During Purley BID’s #BeActive promotion in January/February, why not
On 31st January 2020, the Mayor of Croydon will be attending the official opening of the Iron Horse Art Installation in Rotary Field. All are welcome. Anyone who painted a mini iron horse at the workshops will be able to collect them on the day. Book your free ticket at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iron-horse-sculpture-opening…
The hanging baskets and planters around Purley have been re-potted ready for Spring and are looking fresh and tidy. The baskets, planters and banners, provided by the BID, help to make Purley a pleasant place to visit, work and shop.
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