18 April 2011

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ContentsShirley Life Care Direct UK NOGs Column Peter Howards Column Andrew Pellings Column The Census 30th International Folk Dancing Festival Sweets and Treats: Olde Fashion Sweet Shoppe A burglary in Shirley by Tom Dunsmore Maywood Mediterranean Restaurant Giovannas Column: Journeys from Shirley Shirley Community Centre About give2give Re-use by Marzia Putting Photography in the frame by Andrew Dunsmore Shirley Windmill Open Days The Goat Public House Fish Frames Rotary Club of Croydon: Charity Fun Walk Swimathon Easter Services (Appendix) 5 7 8 9 11 16 18 19 20 23 26 29 32 33 34 36 37 38 39 42 45

Editorial TeamTom Dunsmore, Jill Latter, Marzia Nicodemi-Ehikioya (Editor), Russell Elliott (Advertising consultant), Peter Hacker (Financial consultant), and Robert Dil (Graphic Design Consultant).

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Happy Easter to our readers. Shirley Life has many readers from different faiths and none. However, we all live together without problems even if there are in our midst a few intolerant people for whom we feel profound compassion. Shirley Life welcomes the celebration of other faiths and will publish contributions from residents. In April, The Buddhists celebrate Magha Puja; the Hindus Ugadi, Rama Navami, Swaminayan Jayanti and Hanuman Jayanti; the Jews observe the Fast of the Firstborn and start the season of Passover; the Sikhs have Vaisakhi, the birthdays of Guru Nanak, Guru Angad Dev and Guru Tegh Bhadur; the Rastafarians commemorate the Anniversary of Haile Selassies visit to Jamaica; the Christians celebrate Easter. I would like to share with you the celebration of the Easter Vigil as the Easter Vigil liturgy is for me the most beautiful liturgy in the Roman Catholic Church. Celebrated on Holy Saturday evening, it marks the beginning of Easter. We await our master's return with our lamps full and burning, so that he will find us awake and seat us at his table. The vigil is divided into four parts: Service of light; Liturgy of the Word; liturgy of Baptism, and liturgy of the Eucharist. The atmosphere in the church is differs from the rest of the year: the holy water fonts are drained, all the lights are extinguished, the tabernacle is empty. The service begins outside the church. A new fire is lit and blessed. A Paschal Candle is prepared with these words while the priest marks the candle: Christ yesterday and today (vertical arm of the cross), the Beginning and the end (horizontal arm of the cross), Alpha (alpha above the cross) and Omega (omega below the cross), all time belongs to him (numeral 2 in upper left corner of cross) and all the ages (numeral 0 in upper right corner of cross), to him be glory and power (numeral 0 in lower left corner) through every age for ever. Amen (numeral 0 in lower right corner). The priest lights the candle from the new fire, saying: May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds. The candle is then processed through the church, with the deacon lifting the candle at three different times, singing: Christ our light (Lumen Christi) and the congregation sings in reply: Thanks be to God (Deo gratias). Everyone lights their candle from the Easter candle and continue in procession until the whole church is ablaze with lights. The Paschal candle symbolizes Christ, the Light of the World. Next follows the glorious Easter song: the Exsultet (Easter proclamation). Liturgy of the Word: there are nine readings, seven from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. The Gloria is sung before the reading of the Epistle of the Romans, and the Alleluia is sung before the Gospel. Liturgy of Baptism: During this time the Easter water is blessed, new members5

are brought into the Church through baptism, and the faithful are blessed with water and renew their baptismal promises. Liturgy of the Eucharist: The Mass resumes with the special prayers inserted during the Eucharist Prayer. The whole church is called to join at the sacrificial table that Christ prepared for us through his death and resurrection. The Mass ends with: The Mass is ended, go in peace, alleluia, alleluia. Food is important in every faith: perhaps we could share special dishes prepared for holy days: breaking bread together will break down community barriers. The shared enjoyment of food, laughter, play, music and conversation brings us together and reminds us of a simple truth together we are strong.

Burglaries in Shirley Tom has interviewed a victim of crime. Please read his article on page 18. There is no emotionally charged outpouring but a frank analysis of one burglary incident. I went to the CCPCG meeting on 29/02/11 and asked my question about violent burglaries. I was not impressed with the answer and will withhold any comment until I have collected all the necessary data. Croydon Police spokesperson sent a statement that did not fit the Shirley experiences but contained platitudes. It is not, therefore, being published in this issue. Update on Library and farewell to Leanne Any decision regarding the closures of Libraries was postponed to July 2011. We shall be closely monitoring the matter. Shirley Life has always had a crystal-clear position: no Library should be closed, operate on a part-time basis or be run by volunteers. Evergreen wrote in the Forum: Leanne is to leave us on April 2. This is due to the council cutbacks. How very very sad! Fortunately, she has found a placement at Purley Library but she doesn't want to leave us as much as we don't want to lose her. What an inspiration she has been to young readers over the past 16 years: a whole generation. My own nieces and nephews all received a great grounding in literature from her and all went on to do well at school. I will certainly miss her presence there: always polite, helpful, patient and well-spoken. A great example to all. I feel (as many others do) that Leanne IS the library. I wish she could stay. Appendixes Appendixes were introduced in January and remain an integral part of Shirley Life online. They will cover different matters from Croydon Council public notices to Easter Services.6

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Living Hope Project (Peer Support and Befriending Service) provides social inclusion support to Older Adults in the community. We provide one to one support and befriending services for socially isolated Older Adults. We deliver a relevant and professional service. The care needs of Older Adults in the community are often not met in a satisfactory way and some Older Adults are hence excluded from participating in social and community life. Through Peer Support and Befriending, they can get more involved in it. Our services have been developed to provide Older Adults with opportunities for social interaction that will lead them to feeling that they can still play a vital part within their community. Our services enable them to come out of their own homes to meet with their peer group, listen to music, play bingo, reminisce and have tea, coffee and a biscuit or piece of cake. We will also invite professional speakers to come and give talks and advice on health issues, on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, on current affairs, on crafts and on music. Our aims and priorities are: 1. To Improve their quality of life Older Adults tend to agree that it is very important to have a good quality of life; they also agree that peer support groups and befriending services add value to their lives and enable them to become more active, thereby reducing isolation and depression. 2 To improve their health Older Adults agree that staying fit and active is a high priority for them. Staying fit doesn't necessarily mean going to the gym three times a week. Lots of Older Adults keep fit by gentle exercises such as walking, gardening, dancing, swimming, cycling or going to exercise classes. A befriender and peer support will enable them to access some of these activities in a fun and relaxed way. 3. To enable Older Adults to make a positive contribution Older Adults want to make a significant contribution to the economic, social and cultural life of Croydon. Some of them feel isolated and excluded; many have played a vital part in making Croydon the place that it is today and want to continue to add to its vitality. Having befrienders and peers who share the same interests will enable them to engage more in community activities.7

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NOGs ColumnSaturday Sometimes you have bad days sometimes you have good ones. This Saturday was definitely on the good list. It was the first meeting of Out and About the new charity for adults with learning difficulties that I am supporting. Jenny, Paul and I had formed the Charity last year and we booked the Shirley Community Centre for our first Saturday Club. When I got up I was worried that we may have an empty hall. But when I arrived new members were already waiting. In the end we had a total of 9 people who signed up as members. My son Sam turned up to help out and organised a game of indoor hockey that proved to be very popular but was a bit too energetic for me. So, to wind down before everyone went home, we walked down to Millers Pond to feed the ducks. Emily told me that she could see a turtle...emm right. But she said that it was there again and she was right: there was a turtle or very big terrapin swimming in the pond. I dont know how it got there or even how it survived the winter. We hope to run the club every fortnight so that it becomes a regular meeting place where the members can hang out. We are also aiming to offer an advice centre and offer support to our members with their correspondence. The club gives the chance to get out and meet new people to the members who live in care homes and, if the members live at home, the club gives mum and dad a chance to get the shopping done or just switch off for a few hours . X-Factor One of our members, Michelle, is a very good singer so Jenny offered to take her to the X Factor auditions at the O2 arena. She got through the first round and was invited back to sing again. On the second day she got through two further auditions. So, hopefully, we will be seeing her on television sometime soon. Funding Its a difficult time at the moment to start a new charity because the existing charities are having their funding cut and no one wants to fund a new venture.10

Marzia told us about a sponsored Swimathon that the Rotary Club of Croydon East are running on the 16th April so Jenny, Sam and I plus a few others are now enrolled in it. Shirley Life sponsored our entry. We had a bit of a brain storming session and Jenny came up with the idea that we can run a mobile phone amnesty. If you have an old handset gathering dust in a draw you can donate it to Out and About. We will send it off to one of the companies that buy handsets to recycle and we will get some much needed funds.

Peter Howards ColumnAssociation of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Here is an excerpt from the Association website: The Association brings together the expertise and experience of chief police officers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing a professional forum to share ideas and best practice, coordinate resources and help deliver effective policing which keeps the public safe. Statement of Purpose The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) is an independent, professionally11

led strategic body. In the public interest and, in equal and active partnership with Government and the Association of Police Authorities, ACPO leads and coordinates the direction and development of the police service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In times of national need ACPO, on behalf of all chief officers, coordinates the strategic policing response. How many of us realise our lives are regulated by a limited Company? It has emerged that ACPO, a totally Unregulated Limited Company for profit for Senior Police Officers, in effect their Trade Union, has been charged with services that involved spying by Police etc.. This Organisation, because it is for very senior police Officers only, sells information that it presumably gets because of its membership. Government, etc take notice of it, and you will frequently read not within ACPO guidelines. Police Forces have to take notice of ACPO guidelines. Why? Supposing the TUC put out Guidelines? It itself represents Trade Unions, but its bosses are not cossetted, or given information they can sell! It is about time ACPO was treated as it really is, a company for profit. We often talk about shady groups, but does ACPO come within these groups? I would suggest it does. Only Parliament should impose rules on policing. If ACPO says it has expertise, then why not ask the Superintendents Association or the Police Federation? These powers and perks should be removed from this totally elitist group. Finally, a sitting Prime Minister a year ago asked Police whether his phone was hacked. He has had no reply since then. So what chance have we, the public, got? Im sorry to pose this question, but has todays police, from the top to the bottom, become arrogant and feels it can ignore even the highest amongst us? Freedom of Information Notices Ive got more to say: do you know what your rights are over Government/Local Councils etc.? Firstly, Government at both national and local level. Did you know that under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 you are entitled to ask questions of any Statutory body like national and local Government, NHS, Police and other quasi governmental bodies? You can, by E mail or letter, ask to see documents, details of expenditure etc. The body from which you seek the information has 20 working days to reply, or it must get back to you saying what the cause of the delay is. There are reasons in law why information may be withheld. However, you have the right to ask for a refusal, etc. to be reconsidered. Then, if you are not satisfied, you may ask the12

Information Commissioner to make a formal decision. Beware, this can take a long time. Details can be obtained on the Internet or Library or the Citizens Advice Bureau. When you seek information be concise and clear regarding what information you want. Also be persistent as these bodies may at first say you cannot have the information that you require. Also, under Section 7 of the Freedom of Information Act 1997, you may see anything written about you either in paper or held on computer or any record held of you from anyone who holds records/information. Again be concise and clear. Again, be persistent. Once the body has refused, again you must ask them to reconsider their decision BEFORE you can appeal to the Information Commissioner. I hope this is helpful. Write to shirleylife@rocketmail.com for my attention if you have further queries.

Andrew Pellings ColumnThe Hansard Society recently published its latest audit of British politics. Satisfaction with Parliament has dropped to a record low. According to the audit only 27% of the public surveyed were satisfied or fairly satisfied with Parliament. This sense of public despair about politics is a potent force in the debate about changing the voting system and the referendum on May 5. There are though encouraging signs in the report of a record high interest of younger people in politics no doubt driven by the radicalisation of young people who now have to contribute more to pay for their education combined with reduced career prospects. The audit also underlines how voters now see their MP much more as a figure serving the local community and less as a legislator. Voters wanted their MP to have lived in the constituency for a number of years. Being local was the prime message of the audit to MPs desirous of reelection. MPs are informal local ombudsmen.13

This finding can only be to the advantage of Shirley residents keen to have their MP serving their local needs. You should not be bashful in approaching an MP for help as you are doing them a favour by keeping them in touch with local concerns. There is much (too much to describe comprehensively in a short article) in the MPs locker that residents can see employed to their benefit. Much of the MPs work is in dealing with the awkwardness and unintended or intended cussedness of private sector or public sector bureaucracies. MPs offices these days should be correspondence powerhouses seeing 3,500 communications coming through each week. Sometimes, however, on matters of wider public interest or indeed if a set of cases from residents reflect an adverse trend in, say, the performance of the NHS, the immigration service or the police, these issues can be raised publicly in the House. MPs enter a ballot for public questions to a relevant government minister subject to very strict control over the initial question that they can pose on the written order paper. This control is exercised by officers of the Commons in the Table Office that sits outside the back of the Commons behind the Speakers chair. The two principles behind questions are that they are posed only to seek information or to seek a statement from the minister. That can be restrictive but any MP worth their salt can find their way around these restrictions and then pose a pertinent oral question in the chamber. The chances of winning in the ballot though can be as low as 1 in 10 so your MP may have to wait quite a few weeks to pose their question. Often its better just to catch the relevant minister in the voting lobby. If there is a sensitive issue about a constituents worries to raise in open questioning in the chamber then it does well for the MP to talk to the minister beforehand or to contact the ministers private office to tell of the positive answer you, as the MP, would like to receive. Ministers are often happy to meet an MP to help them. The Commons is like a club that may have led Parliament to be an amazingly obliging place for MPs to run up expenses (I was the 625th lowest spender out of 646 MPs) but such a friendly atmosphere behind the scenes is useful in dealing with constituents cases. All MPs correspondence between themselves is on a first name basis. Petitions were out of fashion in the Commons but a few of us started to take recourse to this tactic that dates back to the petitioning of the14

sovereign and the new modernising Speaker Bercow has raised the profile of this very long established Parliamentary procedure. MPs can resort to using adjournment debates. This is simply a debate built upon a technical procedural motion to finish the business of the House. These 30 or 90 minute debates can give an MP an excellent chance to draw matters to the attention of a minister. The minister will also concentrate his mind on the subject in hand with a briefing from civil servants beforehand. These debates can be held on very localised issues. These debates which used to take place only in the main Commons chamber now see debates three days a week in the Grand Committee Room off Westminster Hall as well. There, a good attendance in the gallery - the public seats are right next to the MPs can send a salutary if silent message to the minister about local concerns. A key concern can be raised by members through a motion that is written on the order paper but not actually discussed. These motions can secure large numbers of signatories as a sign of the feelings of the House of Commons. I know that one Croydon MP dismisses these motions as Parliamentary graffiti. MPs would like motions that gain large support to be debated but that is a reform yet to come in a very conservative institution . Perhaps motions subject to large written or electronic petitions of the voters should get debated in a truly modernised Commons but the supporters for such direct democracy are few and far between in the Commons. MPs do now have a little bit of control over the Parliamentary agenda through their own back-bench committee that chooses an item for almost weekly debate. The government does dominate Parliamentary time. Unlike the US Congress, hardly any laws are promoted and passed through the work of individual MPs. That is not healthy and is one of the factors behind the Hansard Society audits finding of the record low respect for Parliament. Parliaments sadly pusillanimous control over an Executive ruling, or rather misruling in the name of the sovereign, further pushes MPs to match the views of their constituents, as expressed in the Hansard Societys report, to see the MP as primarily a local champion and local ombudsman. It certainly is a rewarding and satisfying job to help so many fellow residents.

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The Census

from Croydon online - History

A census of the population of England and Wales has been compiled every 10 years since 1801. Until 1841, the principle aims were to obtain overall population figures for each parish, and some idea of how many people earned their living from manufacturing, agriculture, and a few other economic categories. For most parishes, information about individuals was not kept. However, we are fortunate to have an 1811 list of the heads of households in the parish of Croydon, which was probably compiled to help with the population count, and has survived by chance. The occupation of each head of household is given, and the number of males and females who lived in the household. In 1841, a decision was taken to list the names of everyone in the country, wherever they happened to be on the night of the census. Their occupation was recorded, along with their address, their age (above the age of 15 usually rounded down to the nearest 5 years) and whether they had been born in the county in which they now resided, or in 'foreign parts'. In 1851, this information was increased. Relationships within each household (head, wife, daughter, son, servant, etc), exact ages, marital condition and places of birth were given. In virtually every census since then, the information collected about each individual and household has grown steadily more detailed and complex. Early on, to protect privacy, it was decided to keep all census returns closed until most of the participants were likely to have died. As a result, although statistical information is published almost as soon as it has been compiled, information about individuals is withheld for 100 years. Using the Census A transcript and index of the 1811 Croydon Census has been compiled, and is available in the Local Studies Library within the Central Library in Croydon. There is also a street index for each census 1841-1891, although it can be difficult to match modern addresses with those given on the census returns. In rural areas, such as Coulsdon and Addington, even road names were sometimes non-existent, and beyond the main streets of larger towns, houses were not numbered until the later part of the 19th century. There is a name index, published by the East Surrey Family History Society, of the 1851 census. For the 1881 census, there are indexes (on microfiche) of returns for the whole of Surrey (including Croydon) and Middlesex. A name index of the 1891 census has been compiled and is available. A name index for the 1861 and 1871 census is currently being compiled. Croydon Population Figures 1801 - 1991 Croydon is the area covered before 1889 by the old parish of Croydon; from16

1889 to 1965, the County Borough of Croydon; and from 1965 to the present the London Borough of Croydon. Coulsdon and Purley is the combined ancient parishes of Coulsdon and Sanderstead, which became Coulsdon and Purley Urban District Council in 1915, and were absorbed into the London Borough of Croydon in 1965. 1801: 1811: 1821: 1831: 1841: 1851: 1861: 1871: 1881: 1891: 1901: 1911: 1921: 1931: 1951: 1961: 1971: 1981: 1991: 2001: 2011: Croydon 5,743 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 7,903 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 9,279 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 12,479 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 16,733 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 20,548 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 30,240 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 55,652 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 79,615 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 102,695 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 133,895 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 169,551 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 190,684 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 233,032 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 249,870 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 252,387 Coulsdon & Purley Croydon 333,870 Croydon 316,557 Croydon 313,510 Croydon 330,700 Census has taken place on 27 March. 624 625 705 872 1,305 948 1,199 1,858 2,971 4,959 7,524 14,242 21,426 37,635 63,773 74,926

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed that 34 of the 26 million households returned their forms at 14 April 2011. The public is reminded that it is a legal requirement that every household fills out a census form as it is designed to provide a picture of today's society for the government and local authorities in order to target resources more effectively. Non compliance with the census will result in criminal prosecution and 1000 fine. It appears that returned census envelopes contained more inside them than ONS bargained for such as important personal documentation (letters, passports and driving licences), a drawing of Queen Elizabeth II, credit cards, a set of deeds, family photographs etc. Census Director, Glen Watson said: I'm delighted that so many people have sent their questionnaires back promptly, but urge those who are returning their questionnaire this week to check carefully that they're not including their shopping list!17

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few years ago I visited a shop in Lincoln, New England that boasted the longest candy counter in the world, Chutters. It was really fascinating.

When Teresa told me that an old-fashioned sweet shop had opened in West Wickham, I went there straight away. I recognised familiar faces and asked Tanya and Karen to tell Shirley Life readers something about their new venture. They said: Sweets & Treats is a family run business born out of our passion for traditional confectionery, the opportunity to relive our memories through the sweets of our past. Whether it was a ration of sweet peanuts, a quarter of mint humbugs or a selection of penny sweets - the sweets of our past have always held a fond place in our hearts. For us West Wickham was a natural choice, a traditional high street with a vibrant mix of independent retailers and high street chains. West Wickham is always bustling with people, being well served by public transport and with plenty of parking available. Shirley Life wishes them every success. Marzia

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A Burglary in ShirleyThere were reports recently of several burglaries in the Shirley area where entry had been made at the rear of the house and, it was suspected, after a call had been made at the front door that had gone unanswered. Not long after, I met someone who had arrived home to find that the house been burgled and as this crime seemed to follow the pattern of the others, I asked the victim, after a few days interval, to answer some questions for the benefit of others. Here are the replies. How did you discover the burglary? After being dropped off at my home at about 10 oclock after visiting friends, I noticed that the upstairs lights were on but didnt recall having left them on, and it didnt particularly register with me then. It was only on walking up the drive that it suddenly occurred to me that I could have been burgled and, realising that an intruder would most likely drop the latch on the front door lock to prevent being disturbed, I immediately undid the mortice lock and found the latch dropped on the Yale lock. Proof, if any were needed, that I had been burgled. I then raced round the side of the house to catch anyone climbing over the fence and looked for signs of anyone walking or running down the road, but the person or persons had vanished. I contacted the friend who had given me the lift home and the couple came round immediately; together we examined the process of entry. The Police were immediately informed and the Insurers. An unsuccessful attempt at entry had been made through the kitchen although the actual entry was made through the French doors to the lounge. The glass was prised to enable it to break into very small fragments, which were carried into other parts of the house, and the doors were damaged beyond repair. An understairs cupboard had the door opened but nothing touched. The front bedroom, however, had been thoroughly turned over not too much mess but wardrobe doors left open, under-bed drawers pulled out, the mattress lifted and moved. A second bedroom had the wardrobe doors left open and clear signs that the clothes had been thoroughly searched, whilst a third bedroom, used as a home office, had had the contents of the filing cabinet examined. What was taken? Mainly the expected things cash, credit/debit cards, car keys and other small (in size), easily disposable, personally valuable items like a watches, etc. What happened next? The Police arrived almost 3 hours after my call, followed by a Scene-of-Crime Officer; I must say that I was very disappointed with the delay and with what appeared to be a lack of interest in the event or commitment to finding all possible clues. Their conclusion was that the burglars were after20

car keys, a conclusion with which I do not concur. Next on the scene were glaziers arranged by the Insurance Company, and by about 5.30am the windows and French doors had been boarded up and I had straightened out most of the disarray left by the burglars. How did you feel at the time? My friends kept me company until about 6 oclock the following morning and they recall that I was distressed, a state confirmed by other friends and which persisted for a few days. For several nights after, I felt uncomfortable going to bed with the knowledge of how easily my personal space can be invaded. The P.C.S.Os carried out a thorough doorto-door questioning but no one heard or saw anything unusual. And after? The feeling of violation of my property was strong and although there was no vandalism, sorting things out was very time consuming from stopping cards and awaiting replacements; interrupting work to be present for glaziers and fitters to measure and again to fit replacement glass and doors; parking the car away from the driveway for a few days until arrangements were made to fit new locks to it - all these were major inconveniences. It wasnt until a few days later that I discovered that a cheque book was missing and had not only to cancel any withdrawals from the bank, but also had to contact and explain the situation to holders of uncashed cheques and issue new ones in due course. All hassle and grief. What can others learn from your experience? I recommend everyone to review their security arrangements to make sure that they are in full working order - secure fence or wall, security lights, alarm, lights left on when not at home - to improve these where reasonably possible but to remember that one has still to live a normal life. A very important factor is community. We should all be aware of each others property and usual actions and note any noise or presence of strangers or cars that give rise to suspicion, at any time of the day or night. How do you feel now? I am quite relaxed about it now. I have no feelings of anger, animosity or revenge. It has happened, I take it on the chin and move on and carry on with my life. Finally I asked what he would have done if he had seen someone making a getaway. His reply intrigued me. Chasing someone, even if they are not caught, helps to put the fear of God into them and may make them think twice before repeating their crime. Standing and doing nothing encourages them to think it is an easily repeatable and scot-free offence. How true. But one must also temper such a view remembering that a suspect could be armed or under the influence of drugs. Thank you for informing us in such detail of your experiences Would anyone else who has been a victim of any crime tell us their experience and pass on helpful advice?

Tom Dunsmore

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Maywood Mediterranean Restaurant580-582 Wickham Road Shirley CR0 8DN 0751 481 9537

The Maywood Mediterranean Restaurant has recently opened in t h e P o p p y P a r a d e ( n e a r H a l f o r d s ) . I t i s s t y l i s h a n d f r i e n d l y. A party of 5 people tried it and here are their honest comments: Party 1: It is a Mediterranean experience suitable for all ages. With a wide variety of large-portion, well prepared and presented foods at reasonable prices, the restaurant is clearly g r e a t v a l u e f o r m o n e y. T h e m a n a g e r o b v i o u s l y t o o k p r i d e i n his business, greeting customers and overlooking the service. T h e s t a f f w a s b o t h p o l i t e a n d f r i e n d l y, p a y i n g a g r e a t d e a l o f a t t e n t i o n t o e a c h t a b l e w i t h o u t e n c r o a c h i n g . H o w e v e r, a s w e ordered two set menus which included a selection of starters, t h e t a b l e w a s f a r t o o s m a l l t o s i t c o m f o r t a b l y. T h e t a b l e s w e r e a l s o v e r y c l o s e t o g e t h e r, w h i c h m e a n t o n e c o u l d o f t e n h e a r the entire conversation from the next table. Nevertheless, the evening was very much enjoyed. I like pears and chose Armut Ta t l i s i , a p e a r c o o k e d i n c i n n a m o n s y r u p , s e r v e d w i t h m e l t e d chocolate and fresh cream. It was delicious. The restaurant has been well decorated and has a pleasant atmosphere. Party 2: I am a Mediterranean person and I was curious to see w h a t t h e r e s t a u r a n t h a d t o o f f e r. T h e d e c o r w a s c o n t e m p o r a r y and the place was sparkling clean, a definite plus for me. Tu r k i s h b r e a d , s t i l l w a r m , w a s p u t o n t h e t a b l e s t r a i g h t a w a y, another plus. The mezes were tasty and fresh from hoummus to borek to tabouleh. I then chose grilled salmon, which was perfectly cooked. There is also a good choice of desserts. I23

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p i c k e d h o n e y a n d y o g u r t w i t h a p r i c o t s f o l l o w e d b y Tu r k i s h coffee. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere as the staff was helpful and smiling. I will definitely go again and hope that they keep up their standards. Another important detail is that they cater for vegetarians and do not simply offer non-descript cheese (with rennet!) laden dishes. Fellow veggies will understand what I am talking about. Party 3: Our evening meal at Maywood commenced with much discussion between us to what comprised the starters, as they h a d Tu r k i s h t i t l e s , a p r o b l e m s o l v e d b y a s k i n g f o r a s e l e c t i o n which was extensive in both variety and quantity; any unfamiliar items were quickly explained to us by the staff. They were d e l i c i o u s , n o t o v e r- s p i c e d , a n d s o m o r e - i s h t h a t I w a s u n a b l e t o finish the main course an unusual occurrence for me of a wellprepared large seabass with two vegetables, the whole a c c o m p a n i e d b y a n a p p r o p r i a t e w i n e . F o r t u n a t e l y, I w a s persuaded to try the pear dish. It was delicious and I finished every bit of it. The restaurant was full and the service unhurried perfect for this occasion, but perhaps not for someone with a tight timetable. Highly recommended and on my must return list. Party 4:We all opted for the Set Menu to discover that the starters for all covered the entire table. These were extremely good but rather filling and as I had ordered the Mixed Grill to f o l l o w, s h e o f a v e r y s w e e t t o o t h h a d m o s t r e g r e t f u l l y t o d e c l i n e a d e s s e r t . H o w e v e r, t h e f o o d w a s e x c e l l e n t a s w a s t h e service and the general ambience. We were a little squashed being five at a table placing designed for four and the tables were a little too close at our window seat for those sitting back-to-back! But I would definitely go again and recommend it to friends, with a warning about the quantity provided at the beginning. I do wonder how much wastage there must be from such lavish hospitality! Party 5:A pleasant atmosphere, good Mediterranean menu and polite waiters. Our table was squashed against a glass window pane and between other tables and was too small to cater for our orders. There was also a risk of items been accidentally k n o c k e d o f f . A l t o g e t h e r m y m e a l w a s s a t i s f a c t o r y, c o n s u m e d in a friendly environment. We chose a good wine from a good w i n e l i s t . W i l l I g o a g a i n ? Ye s , b u t I w i l l i n s i s t o n a s u i t a b l e seat/position in order to fully enjoy the whole experience.25

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In London ld Shopping Busaba Eathai, Westfie sh London W12 Centre, Shepherd's Bu 49 1919 7GA UK Phone 020 32 www.busaba.com ed by Alan Yau, is Busaba Eathai, conceiv saba is a Thai modern Thai eatery. Bu of the words eat flower. Eathai is a fusion associated with taurant, which is often it replaces the term res dining venue and Thai, saba Eathai is a casual ing establishments. Bu formal/fine din to feed you with ting experience devised ering a single course ea off curries and a oked meals , stir fries, um fuss and freshly co after minim It is the perfect choice of Asian-inspired juices. wide range Centre. g in the busy Westfield spending a day shoppin

In Shirley oydon, Shirley Road, Shirley, Cr The Sandrock, Upper e 0871 951 1000 Surrey, CR0 5HA, Phon ot of ere, located in quiet sp ce and cosy atmosph Ni glish ce if you want to eat En Shirley, it is the ideal pla nce. food in a very nice ambia Near Shirley High Street Beckenham The Big Breakfast, 82 8663 6986 BR3 1ED, Phone 020 a go to when you fancy This is a nice place to lunches t. They also serve typical English breakfas . at very affordable rates26

Abroad Florence

ted a ance, Florence has inheri Birthplace of the Renaiss gh to be legacy. Compact enou rich artistic and cultural oice. is the perfect city break ch plored on foot, Florence ex t you to s city yet, I would sugges If you have not visited thi om with a view. watch the movie ... A Ro rence r Tuscan countryside, Flo Surrounded by spectacula At the architecture and culture. is renowned for its art, omo, Santa s the impressive Du centre of the city stand h from 4t largest church. Not far Maria del Fiore, Europes s Signoria, and its famou Duomo are Piazza della the Gallery: t miss a visit to the Uffizi Palazzo Vecchio. Do no rks of art, worlds greatest wo here there are some of the of Venus. including Botticellis Birth ping here history and culture; shop But Florence is not only s on Ponte the tiny jewellery shop is a delight, especially in d Piazza tween Piazza Duomo an Vecchio. Via Calzaioli be ner ping. All the famous desig the best places for shop of Tornabuoni and della Signoria is the one ana and Gucci) are in Via Valentino, Dolce e Gabb in 1774. shops (Armani, ry shop that first opened a visit to Pineider statione ts, and Via della Vigna. Pay ther bags, shoes, jacke the right place to buy lea most tourists. In San Lorenzo Market is food marked visited by a very very characteristic scan cuisine. there is also cts from the traditional Tu you may buy local produ scine (a the food market an outdoor market at Ca d nice markets there is s . If you do like cheap an Arno on Tuesday morning own area) along the river rant), a very very well kn mpi (close to Cibreo restau ic market in Piazza dei Cio There is an organ handcraft shops. e to look at with the old it . area of Florence, very nic old Maggio is the street to vis interested in antiques, Via mention few: try If you are m in the centre. Just to good hotels to choose fro Many are the tic Hotel 4* . steaks Hotel Londra 4* and Atlan at slabs of porterhouse local. Florentines like gre me of the restaurants Once there, eat like a white chianina cattle. So Giovanni fiorentina) from the local (known as w.4leoni.com; Osteria da are : Trattoria 4 leoni - ww torante il not to be missed ww.teatrodelsale.com; Ris i.com; Teatro del sale -w 9; www.osteriadigiovann 13 Gobbi, Via Porcellana (expensive); Restaurant it Cibreo - www.fabiopicchi. Novella (expensive). t serves rio in Piazza Santa Maria La buca di Ma inside San Lorenzo marke meal, Osteria da Nerbone For a nice and quick . very traditional local food27

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Shirley Community Centre (SCC)

What and When at the CentreShrublands Christian Fellowship Youth club Wardens Zumba Tenshin tsunami Ryu Legs, Bums and Tums South Eastern Road Club GKR Tenshin tsunami Ryu Sundays 10.30 to 12noon Mon. and Wednesdays 7 to 9pm Wed. and Thurdays 4.30 to 6pm Tuesdays 1.30 to 2.30pm Tuesdays 7 to 9pm Thursdays 7 to 8pm Thursdays 8 to 10pm Fridays 6 to 7.30pm Fridays 7.30 to 9.30pm

The main hall is complemented by a well equipped kitchen, there are two other rooms, and a separate room suited to smaller committee meetings. The Centre is available most mornings and the early part of each afternoon. It is also very popular for private parties at weekends. These premises are ideally placed in a residential area and are well served by two bus routes. There is some on-site parking, The Centre is currently used by a cycling club, a church, martial arts groups and dance and exercise groups. To hire the Centre, please contact 020 8777 4298 on Thursdays between 9.30 and 11.30am or email lettings4scca@hotmail.co.uk. There is also a new website under construction, www.shirleycca.com. Midweek charges are 10 per hour (40 for the whole morning or afternoon, 50 for a whole evening) or 250 for private parties on a Saturday or 350 on a Sunday. The small Meeting Room cost is 5 per hour at any time. We look forward to welcoming you as a new user.29

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The SingCROnise Gospel Choir concert was a great success. The food was good too; Martin the cook excelled himself.

DISCOOn 7th May at 7pm at the Shirley Community Centre there will be a

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About give2givegive2give is a Bromley based registered charity that was founded 6 years ago by two local residents. The aim of the charity is to improve the lives of local people across Bromley and the community they live in, not only for today but for generations to come. (The Shirley area is covered too for collections) We achieve our aim by: Raising funds for local good causes through our charity shops. Recycling over 12,000 items of furniture every year through our second-hand furniture stores in Hayes and St Pauls Cray. By offering re-use furniture for sale to the local community we are helping to protect our environment for future generations by saving over 500 tonnes of furniture from going directly to landfill each year. We use the funds that we raise: To make grants (up to 2,500 per grant) through our small grants programme, to local individuals, charities and community groups. In particular we focus on helping smaller organisations or groups which would not ordinarily be able to benefit from the income raised from charitable retail outlets. These smaller groups (often run solely by volunteers) add tremendous value to our local community, but quite often they do not have the time or resources to raise funds for essential equipment or ongoing operating costs. To provide services & resources for local people in need (e.g. our free caravan holidays); To research and develop new community based projects and initiatives (e.g. our Community Food Growing Project, our Resource Sharing Project). And with your help we plan to increase the amount of funds we raise for groups just like these in the future. I hope youll join us in helping good causes across Bromley. Jo Campain, co founder give2give Founding principles We are unique in not being connected to any one good cause as we believe the needs of local people are diverse and ever changing. We help where help is needed. We guarantee that the funds raised from the sale of the donated goods are used solely for the benefit of the local community within the Borough of Bromley. We seek ideas and nominations for funding from local people and keep them informed of who has benefited and how the lives of local people have been improved. We promise to develop in ways which meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Re-useOne rainy evening, a few years ago, I spotted the beautiful leaded glass panel on the left in a skip in Oak Avenue. I knocked on the door and asked if I could have it. My request was met with mirth but that did not bother me as it is a common occurrence. It was heavy as it was still encased in the window frame. I managed to carry it to Mr. Arun Patels Newsagent shop in the Blue Bird Parade. He kindly looked after it whilst I went to fetch my car. Keith Neils cleaned it up and, after that, it stood in the front room as we did not know how to use it. Eventually, we decided to buy new doors and here is the panel, just beautiful. Keith has already visited because we need two more panels. Ill keep you posted.

MarziaKeith Neils is a craftsman and an artist. He repairs and re-creates the leaded lights (window panels) that would have originally been installed in most properties when they were built in the 1930s in Shirley. Whilst he agrees that we need to consider the best ways to insulate our properties to make optimum use of our diminishing power supplies, he believes that we should be able to do this without destroying part of the history of our area. Keith constructs stained glass windows and leaded lights and re-leads old or damaged windows or carefully repairs broken panels.

Phone him for advice or free estimates on either

020 8656 6334 or 07834 973 85933

Putting photography in the frameAndrew Dunsmore of Picture Partnership, Shirley, continues his series on exploring the importance of getting your message across using carefully planned photography and telling you how you can maximise the impact of your images. We all know that a picture is worth more than 1,000 words, yet businesses often spend a disproportionate amount of time and money drafting their websites, corporate brochures and press releases and neglect to give proper thought to the photograph they use. Used effectively, a well planned photograph can really help to get your business noticed. Picture Partnership Photography has the power to shock, motivate, sell, communicate and express ... all without saying a word. After reading this, you too can do it ! In view of the approaching Royal Wedding I have decided to give some tips to those attending weddings about this time and postpone the proposed article on Resolution till next month. Wedding Photography tips Wedding photographs record a very special occasion, not only for the Bride and Groom but also for all those sharing in the happy occasion, and are a lasting reminder for them and for many others, including generations to come. So it is important to make the most of the conditions available as suitable opportunities present themselves. To ensure that your photographs will be remembered with pleasure bear in mind the following:Lighting can make or mar a picture. Poor lighting can affect the quality of the colours and the clarity of the image - or can also give a dramatic effect. When it is not ideal for the picture you would like to take, use the light to your advantage; if the subject cannot move nearer to the available light consider a silhouette for your desired effect. Exposure If the bride is wearing a white dress and the others a variety of colours, try to set the automatic exposure on a neutral point to achieve less variation in exposure over the whole, otherwise correct exposure for the dress will render the others under-exposed and viceversa.34

Background As on so many other occasions, the background will convey much of the occasion or message. There are some standard arrangements of wedding photos - the location, cutting the cake, signing the register, family groups etc. - and you will no doubt wish some of these and many others, which say wedding, to figure in your album. Angle However, to make even more impact from some of your photographs, try choosing an unusual angle; take some from a low-level, from the side, even from the back, or climb a stairway for a high viewpoint; reflections on water or in a mirror can also capture a special moment in an eyecatching way. Or catch the couple (or guests!) in a relaxed, not posed, moment; these can often convey the happiness of the moment in a way that saying Smile cannot. We wish you a happy outcome with any wedding photographs this Easter but remember, the above tips are applicable to most other occasions. Join us next month for our delayed article on Resolution.

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Shirley Windmill

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e are so fortunate to have our very own tangible link with the past in Shirley - Shirley Windmill!!

Shirley Windmill is administered and run by an enthusiastic committee of people representing the Friends of Shirley Windmill - all volunteers, who will give you Guided Tours, sell you refreshments or gifts from our shop in the Visitor Centre. Shirley Windmill is within walking distance of most of Shirley homes and is also well served by public transport if you come from farther afield. Bus No 130 from Addiscombe Tram Station or bus No 466 from East Croydon Station will take you to the Shirley Windmill stop. A visit to the Shirley Windmill provides a very interesting, informative and enjoyable Sunday outing for all ages and size of families - and above all - it is FREE!! (Donations are always welcome!!). Our Opening Dates and Times are: May 15th 12noon 5pm Mills Day June 5th 1pm 5pm July 3rd 1pm 5pm August 7th 1pm 5pm September 4th 1pm 5pm September 18th 12noon 5pm Open House London October 2nd 1pm 5pm Please note that the last tour for each Opening Day is at 4.15pm. The Friends of Shirley Windmill are willing to welcome groups from schools, youth organisations (like Brownies, Cubs, etc.), adult Guilds and Clubs for a weekday private viewing. Please contact one of us for further details: Christina Smith smithfamily@ukgateway.net Frank Paine f.paine@live.co.uk Tony Skrzypcyk tony_skrzypt1@hotmail.com36

THE GOAT

PUBLIC HOUSE

1-3 BROOM ROAD SHIRLEY CROYDON SURREY CR0 8NG

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENTRecently refurbished, family-run pub offering a wide range of beers, ciders, real ales & wines. Bar snacksMonday 18.30 - 21.30

Curry and a Drink 7(from Chutneys Curry House, Shirley) Wednesday 19.00 - 22.00

Redtooth Poker LeagueThursday 19.30 - 22.00

Cribbage League (players required)Friday/Saturday

Regular Live Music / Karaoke (ask staff for details)Sunday 19.00 - 21.00

Bingo3D TV, SKYSPORTS, ESPN, DARTS, POOL TABLE

Currently looking for pool players to start a league, ask staff for details

Picture Framers & Art Gallery

t: 020 8654 0073 f: 020 8656 3360 e: fish@fishframes.co.uk www.fishframes.co.uk

Lynn MacAskill, GCF 182 Wickham Road Shirley, Croydon Surrey CR0 8BG

Open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm

Lynn framed an original print of the Shirley Poppy Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker, a Croydonian artist born in 1895, who is famous all over the world for her enchanting Flower Fairies. Every fairy costume echoes the characteristics of the flower featured in a meticulous way. Each picture fuses fantasy and reality in a unique portrait of fairy child and flower. Shirley Life is looking to borrow any Cicely Mary Barkers memorabilia for an exhibition to be held at Fish Frames Art Gallery in May 2011. Please contact us through the website if you can help put Shirley on the map. Thank you.

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EasterServicesAddington Methodist Church, AddingtonTuesday 19 April The Peoples Service at 8pm Wednesday 20 April Passover meal with St. Marys at 7.30pm Thursday 21 April Maundy Thursday service at St. Marys at 8.30pm Friday 22 April Good Friday Walk of Witness in Selsdon at 10am Sunday 24 April Breakfast Communion at 9am and Easter Sunday service at 10.30am

Our Lady of the Annunciation, AddiscombePalm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 17 April First Mass of Sunday on Saturday 16 April at 7pm Sunday 17 April Masses at 8.30am,10am* and 11.30am*Procession and Blessing of Palms commencing at 9.30am with St Mildreds outside Blackhorse pub site

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Tuesday in Holy Week 19 April Masses at 7am and 10am Wednesday in Holy Week 20 April Mass at 10am Stations of the Cross at 3.30pm Maundy Thursday 21 April Mass at 5pm for those who cannot attend the solemn Mass Mass of the Lords Supper at 8pm, with washing of the feet, Procession to the Altar of Repose. Watching until midnight Night Prayer at 11.45pm Good Friday 22 April Family Stations of the Cross at 9am (Followed by walk of witness in Croydon) Solemn Liturgy of the Lords Passion and Death at 3pm The Church will remain open until 9.00pm Holy Saturday 23 April Office of Readings and Morning Prayer at 10am The Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter at 9pm Easter Sunday 24 April Masses at 8.30, 10 and 11.30am Easter Week Masses from Monday through Saturday at 10am

St. Johns Church, ShirleyPalm Sunday 17 April Assemble at St John's school for procession of palms to church for Eucharist at 10am The Sanity of King James - a celebration in words and music of the King James Bible at 6pm Monday 18 April The Way of the Cross in St John's churchyard at 7.30pm Tuesday 19 April A Gentle Service of Anointing at 7.30pm Wednesday 20 April A Christian Passover Meal at Shirley Methodist Church at 7.30pm46

Thursday 21 April Eucharist of the Last Supper and watch in the Gethsemane Garden at 8pm Good Friday 22 April Three Hours at the Cross at 12noon Family Service at 12pm The Silence of the Lamb (Addresses and Music) at 12pm The Liturgy of the Cross at 2pm Easter Eve 23 April The Easter Vigil at 8pm Easter Day 24 April Sunrise Service at Addington Heights Look Out at 6.30pm Dawn Communion at 8am Eucharist and Easter Egg Hunt at 10am

Shirley Methodist Church, ShirleyMonday 18 and Tuesday 19 Service of Meditation at 8pm Wednesday 20 April Passover with St. Johns at 7.30pm Thursday 21 April Service of Meditation at 7.30pm Friday 22 April Good Friday service at 10.30am Sunday 24 April Easter Sunday Holy Communion at 10.30am

St. George the Martyr,

Shirley

Sunday 17 Palm Sunday Holy Communion with the distribution of palms at 8am Parish Communion with the distribution of palms at 10am The Reading of the Dramatic Passion of Matthew Gospel. Palm Sunday play called The Outsiders at 6pm

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Monday 18 Monday of Holy Week Morning Prayer at 7.45am Holy Communion at 8pm Tuesday 19 Tuesday of Holy Week Morning Prayer at 7.45am Tuesday Prayer Group Communion at 14 Lyconby Gardens at 10.55am Holy Communion at 8am Wednesday 20 Wednesday of Holy Week Morning Prayer at 7.45am Holy Communion at 8pm Thursday 21 - Maundy Thursday Passover meal in the hall at 7pm 12midnight Vigil in the Lady Chapel at 9.30pm Friday 22 Good Friday Devotion on the theme of Forgiveness from 12noon to 1.30pm Liturgy from 1.30 to 3pm Junior Church in the hall for their Good Friday workshop. Saturday 23 Easter Eve Renewal of baptismal vows, lighting of the Paschal Candle and First Mass of Easter at 9pm Sunday 24 Easter Day Holy Communion at 8am 10.00a.m. Parish Communion

West Wickham and Shirley Baptist Church,

Shirley

Tuesday 19 April Preparation for Easter at 7.45pm Wednesday 20 April Preparation for Easter at 7.45pm Thursday 21 April Maundy Thursday Communion service at 7.45pm Good Friday 22 April March of witness at 10am, starting from St. Mark's, followed by a United service at St.Francis at 11am48

Easter Sunday 24 April Easter celebration at 10.30am and 6.30pm

Shrublands Christian Fellowship,

Shirley

Good Friday 22 April Service at 10.30 at the Coffee Shop, 7 Broom Road, Shirley Saturday 23 April Easter Breakfast from 9 to 12noon at the Coffee Shop Easter Sunday 24 April Easter Service at 10.30am at the Shirley Community Centre, Shrublands Avenue, Shirley

All Saints Church, ShirleyPalm Sunday 17 April Liturgy of the Palms, procession, dramatic Gospel reading and Parish Eucharist Maundy Thursday 21 April Maundy Eucharist at 7.30pm Good Friday 22 April Children's Service at 12noon Hosanna Children's Workshop in the Hall (pre booking needed - phone 8777 4840 for more details) from 12.30 to 3.15pm Stations of the Cross from 12.30 to 1pm Good Friday Liturgy at 1pm Easter Day 24 April Easter Ceremonies and Eucharist of Easter at 10am

St. Marks Church, West WickhamPalm Sunday of the Passion - Year A Masses at 9am (Convent), 10am, 11.30am and 6.30pm Holy Thursday 21 April Mass of the Lords Supper at 8pm Watching until 10.15pm49

Good Friday 22 April Liturgy of the Passion at 3pm Stations of the Cross at 8pm Holy Saturday 23 April Easter Vigil at 8pm Easter Sunday 24 April Mass of Easter 10am Mass of Easter 11.30am Mass of Easter 6.30pm

West Wickham Methodist Church, West WickhamMaundy Thursday 21 April Holy Communion at 8pm. Good Friday 22 April arrangements There will be a Bromley Methodist Circuit Service at Clock House Road, Beckenham on Good Friday at 3pm Easter Day 24 April Holy Communion at 8am, Breakfast at 8.30, Holy Communion at 10.30am

Emmanuel United Reformed Church, West WickhamPalm Sunday 17 April Family Service at 10.30am Palm Sunday praise at 6.30pm Maundy Thursday 21 April Joint Communion Service at Beckenham URC at 8pm Good Friday 22 April Prayers at St Marks Church at 10am Act of Witness - Procession along High Street, followed by a short open air service at The Swan car park at 10.15am Service at St. Francis Church at 11am (crche and activities for children) Easter Saturday 23 April Easter Egg Hunt for children and parents at 10.30am50

Easter Sunday 24 April Please bring a flower for our Easter Cross Holy Communion at 8am Family Service with Holy Communion at 9.30am Evening Worship at 6.30pm

Easter Morning Sunrise Serviceat Shirley Hills Viewpoint at 6.30am until 7.10am. Do join this uplifting early morning service, which this year will be jointly led by Major Roger Batt and Major Noreen Batt, Commanding Officers of Croydon Salvation Army Citadel.

The Shirley Life Team wishes all their readers a Joyous and Serene Easter

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