Blocked-off roads? No rhyme or reason to them? But here’s sheer poetry on the issue – composed in very ‘ad-verse’ circumstances….

SHAME ON YOU CROYDON COUNCIL I'VE SUSSED YOUR MASTER PLAN TO ISOLATE AS MANY WRINKLIES THROUGH CLOSURES, AS YOU CAN WITHOUT A SINGLE CONSULT AND DEMOCRACY YOU AVOID TO DENY AND CREATE OBSTRUCTIONS TO THE FREEDOM ONCE ENJOYED THE FEARS NOW FACED BY THOSE AGAINST NOT LEAST IN URGENT NEED HOW LONG WILL AN EMERGENCY …

Blocked-off roads: “Transport for London – every journey matters” – unless you drive*

A potpourri of some of the latest news items and posts on blocked-off roads: LEAFLET TO HOMES IN BLOCKED-OFF ROADS: A leaflet to homes in Stambourne Way and Sylvan Hill at the weekend said: 5000+ signed the petitions but  Croydon said “email us” So let’s do that  highwayimprovements@croydon.gov.uk with the accompanying photograph: *Comment on local …

Halloween Spooktacular concert showing from Upper Norwood library hub – plus loads of other activities inside and online. And a community survey asks about the effects of Covid-19 on your lives

From Upper Norwood library hub: Hello everyone, It has been really fantastic to welcome people back into the building - both new and regulars! We are really pleased with how its been going and thank you for all your support and patience during this phased process! It was great to have people back for Life …

Dulwich Picture Gallery going back to nature – with its first major photography show

This autumn Dulwich Picture Gallery will present the first exhibition to trace the history of photography as told through depictions of nature, revealing how the subject led to key advancements in the medium, from its very beginnings in 1840 to present day. Unearthed: Photography’s Roots will be the first major photography show at Dulwich Picture …

Bookseller Crow on YouTube…Reunion cafe re-opens…Police appeal for dashcam footage of Orpington collision

On Thursday 1st October, 7.30pm, pour yourself a pint and join Jon, Justine and Karen from The Bookseller Crow on the hill and catch up on the best pandemic reads, books to have on your bedside table and what we're looking forward to reading... Click here: https://bit.ly/CrowOnBox REUNION CAFE RE-OPENS The Reunion cafe on Westow …

Lambeth Libraries celebrate Black History Month, National Libraries Week… and much more

Authors come to Lambeth in October Wow, what a bumper month... Lambeth Libraries are proud to be hosting Black History Month 2020. It has been a year like no other, and a year which has had a major impact on Black communities, be it through the disproportionate impact suffered from Covid or the welling up …

Tribute released by partner of Sgt Matt Ratana

                          Sgt Matt Ratana and his partner Su Bushby Statement from Su Bushby, partner of Sergeant Matt Ratana: “There aren’t really any words for how I am feeling right now about the loss of Matt; about losing someone I loved, and was so …

On Friday Dulwich and West Norwood MP Helen Hayes asked four questions on Covid-19 related issues in the House of Commons – and got the same answer to each: The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available

Dulwich and West Norwood MP Helen Hayes asked four questions in the House of Commons last Friday on Covid-19 related issues - and got the same answer to each of them: The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer …

Mamma Mia! 23 Walks; a Life on Our Planet encore; members preview of the Trial of the Chicago Seven – and lots, lots more – all at the Everyman Crystal Palace…

ON THE ROCKS TBC Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother (Rashida Jones) teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father (Bill Murray) to tail her husband (Marlon Wayans) in a bittersweet comedy written and directed by Sofia Coppola. Cast: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones Director: Sofia Coppola Length: 96 min Friday 2 Oct 18:15 21:00 Saturday 3 Oct …

…also showing at the Everyman – and in West Norwood – final screenings of this year’s Crystal Palace International Film Festival…

Don't miss the amazing remaining films! All seats are allocated on the night and very socially distanced in the big screen at 50 per cent capacity.  Everyone is asked to wear a mask throughout except when eating and drinking. All films should finish before 9:30PM. You can watch trailers and get tickets here: https://cpiff.co.uk/schedule2020 Please note the 7PM start …