Then and now: The changing scene of Surrey life in Caterham, Chaldon, Chipstead, Couldsdon, Godstone, Hooley, Kenley, Purley, Sanderstead, Warlingham, Whyteleafe and Woldingham
kipperfrog (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
So, on Saturday we ventured up the Purley way.. very bravely.. Saturday in IKEA is never a good place to be! I think Tuesday at about 10pm is probably optimum - no crowds, no traffic.. amazing! But, no, we decided to go and choose our new wardrobe at about midday on the busiest, busiest, crazy driver-est time of the week! I think we must enjoy a challenge.. hehe.. James will tell you all about it .....
Ian Bone (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009
Well what a day in prospect. It’s 50 years since Croydon Airport closed and to mark the occasion no fewer than 8 bi-planes will be flying over Purley Way this afternoon. I’m hoping for a couple of Sopwith Camels and some wing walking and Amy Johnson landing on the industrial estate. Mind you I’d hapily [...]
Secondhand Smoke (Free subscription) | 06/09/2009
You will recall, I'm sure, the single by early '80s trad punk band G.B.H., City Baby (Attacked by Rats). You can't fail to forget its moving refrain: "City baby, city baby, city baby attacked by rats!" In and of itself it was lyrically impeccable. I'd no idea what it meant or its significance, but in the context of that nihilistic form what need was there of such bourgeois fripperies, eh?...
cheezy cheeky (Free subscription) | 03/09/2009
fall signs , originally uploaded by gorgeoux . London weather was a bit undecided today, like a woman crying then laughing then crying after hearing I love you the first time in twenty years. That left us rather confused about Brighton weather to be during our extended dConstruct stay. Generally, sunny London makes for rainy Brighton, and viceversa, say locals. By the time we reached Croydon (or was...
Where are we going (Free subscription) | 27/08/2009
During the last two weeks it has begun to get a little quiet again. My confidence has taken a bit of a dip. I had taken on the new guy and it is imperative that I find him work otherwise he may leave. It is also imperative that I keep my existing staff in work in case they decide to leave. You may remember I said I had been following a guy called Chris Cardell. Now I know it's no good just listening...
Wellbeing Newsline: Bedfordshire (Free subscription) | 12/08/2009
Micro-chipping service and free health checks for dogs Edited by Jane Hill: In order to help promote responsible pet ownership, Luton Borough Council’s dog warden service, in collaboration with the veterinary charity Peoples’ Dispensary for Sick Animals [PDSA], has announced that they are to provide free health checks for dogs and advice to their owners on how to care for them, as well...
Stanley Road Allotment & Garden Society (SRAGS) (Free subscription) | 22/07/2009
Our neighbours Carshalton Lavender , are hosting their annual Pick Your Own / Harvest weekend, this coming weekend - 25th & 26th July 2009 10am-4pm both days at Stanley Road Allotments Extra attractions: NEW Lavender oil distillation Lavender arts & crafts Local artists at work Aromatherapy/massage Lavender beauty products Barbecue Lavender cookies Speciality breads Beekeepers Information display...
TechRadar (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Wondering where to take your G-Wiz car or Vectrix scooter for a spin? How about Croydon? After enjoying a wonderful morning's shopping at its historic Whitgift Centre, you could join the happy throng at Ikea for some MDF purchasing before browsing more chain stores on the High Street. But before you leave, don't forget to pop over to Comet on the exciting retail arterial of Purley Way for a free top-up...
TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk blog (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
Leading electrical retailer Comet today launches a pilot scheme that offers customers free charging for electric vehicles. Comet is the first retailer to offer the service to customers, with “Plug & Go” points in its store car park in Purley Way, Croydon. Comet’s ‘Plug & Go’ is a response to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles [...]
In My Day (Free subscription) | 09/06/2009
Today I am not a person who enjoys living in the past. You might think that the existence of this blog rather contradicts this statement. But this blog is intended to shine a light on how I have lived my life; I don't spend my days trying to recreate it. However, last weekend, recreate the past is just what we did. Paul and I participated in the London to Brighton Classic Car Run, driving his Humber...
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