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The David Lean Cinema – May 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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Business engagement

Purley Cross Centre – May 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 May 2026 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.

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Business engagement

Purley Food Hub – May 2026

Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout May. 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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Access & Safety

Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus – April 2026

Purley BID is delighted to welcome the Croydon Drop-In Centre Talkbus to Purley on Friday, 24th April 2026. The Talkbus will be located at Tesco Extra, 8 Purley Road, CR8 2HA, from 2.30-5.30pm. Croydon Drop-In (CDI) is a charitable organisation that exists to support young people aged 11 to 25 years old and families who

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Business engagement

Purley Food Hub – April 2026

Please support the Purley Food Hub throughout April. 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

The David Lean Cinema – April 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

Purley Library Open Five Days a Week

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

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Business news

Purley Cross Centre – March 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 March 2026 at the Centre, which is located at Banstead Road, Purley, CR8 3EA.

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Business engagement

The David Lean Cinema – March 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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