Continuing the theme of "Captions + something beginning with the letter C", we shall be allowing ourselves that little evening treat that many people serve themselves, when fancying an end-of-day snack. However, "Captions & Cornflakes (Etc!)" means that for the "etc." you will be offered a range of different cereals - chocolatey, cinnamony, hazelnutty ... […]
Over our Club's Christmas break, please set aside any unwanted Xmas presents in good condition (it need not be new), wrap "anonymously" and bring it along on the evening. Our Club's annual "Mystery Auction" is in aid of our adopted charity, "ShelterBox", which provides emergency supplies to those in great need, wherever they may […]
A visiting speaker gives a unique insight into modern China. Barnaby Powell is a Croydon resident who is fascinated by China and comes to give the benefit of his research and insight with an illustrated talk into what the modern growth of this huge civilisation means for the rest of the world. Non members welcome.
The charismatic young man behind “Black Star Caravan” visits us to amaze and uplift us with an insight into the adventures that “Black Star Caravan” offer. They’ve an upcoming trip by land from London to Guinea Bissau. Not only is the disparate group of travellers, friends, artists and performers leading a tree planting sideline […]
This coming Tuesday’s Club Night will take the form of a party / social. We recall with thanks the hard work that went into making last year’s Gatliff Marathon a success and also the Club’s 86th anniversary. Everyone is welcome. If you don’t venture down on a Tuesday very often we’d love to see you. In […]
After our excellent fun in January, at the High Commission for India in London, we now have part 2 coming up this week, where Mr Raja, the organiser of the Pongal festival, is coming to tell us more about Tamil culture. This all came about through the "Croydon Tamil Sangam", who organised this year's event […]
It involves mild stretching exercises- we are toning it down so everyone can participate. Probably best not to eat up to an hour before. The idea is to do 15 minute standing warm-ups the standing stretching. Then a bit of chair exercises and hopefully we would be warm enough to do a 15 minute mediation […]