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Croydon’s Battle of Britain
Venue: Local Studies Library & Archives, Level 3, Croydon Clocktower
Date: Now until 31st December 2010
Discover Croydon’s vital strategic role in this historic battle. Using archive material and oral history, the exhibition
looks at what daily life would have been like for Croydon residents, as well as the enduring legacy of the Battle
for the borough. For more information visit www.croydonclocktower.org.uk.
The Tale of Beatrix Potter
Venue: Ightham Mote, National Trust Property, Surrey
Date: Saturday 13th November, 11am – 2pm
Beatrix Potter captured the imagination of children all over the world. Come and enjoy this fascinating account of her life and works by Heather Woodward, followed by a delicious two course lunch. You could also take in the beauty of the surrounding grounds afterwards, with a lakeside or woodland walk.
Don’t Stop Believin
Venue: Churchill Theatre Bromley
Date: Monday 15 November 2010 to Saturday 20 November 2010
A tribute to ‘Glee’ and other gleeful tunes! Come and join in the show, for an evening of singing and dancing to all
your favourite songs. Bursting with energy and feel-good fun, this brand new show features all the hits you love, including Don’t Stop Believin’, Living on a Prayer, Gold Digger, Don’t Stop Me Now, Somebody to Love, Keep Holding
On…plus a few surprises! For more information visit www.ambassadortickets.com or call 0844 871 7627.
Status Quo
Venue: Fairfield Halls
Date: Monday 15th November 2010, 7.30pm
Still rockin’ all over the World, this perennial boogie-rock outfit began life as The Spectres (Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster) in the early 60’s, recruited Rick Parfitt in the late 60’s and went on to rack up over 50 hit singles and sell out thousands of concerts around the world. With over 40 years of rocking behind them, Status Quo know
better than anyone how to put on a show! They will be hitting the Concert Hall for one night only, so get your tickets early to save disappointment. For more information call the box office on 020 8688 9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.uk
We English Exhibition
Venue: Museum of Croydon, permanent gallery, Level 1 Croydon Clocktower.
Date: 18th November 2010 – 26th February 2011
This exhibition showcases work by Croydon born award-winning British photographer Simon Roberts, who was appointed official artist for the 2010 election. We English is the result of Simon’s journey around the country documenting the landscape. Informed by the photography of his predecessors, including Martin Parr, and by the romantic tradition of English landscape painting, Roberts depicts ordinary people at leisure, congregating
for a common purpose and shared experience. For more information visit www.croydonclocktower.org.uk.
Handmade Woodcrafts
Venue: Polesden Lacey, National Trust Property, Surrey
Date: Friday 19th – Sunday 21st November, 11am – 3pm
A chance to see craftsmen at work using local wood to create a unique memento of your visit to Polesden Lacey. The skilled craftsmen from Yorkshire Woodland Products will be using their lathe to make various wooden products, all from wood from the Polesden Lacey estate. Products available on the day will include decorative mushrooms for the garden, wooden planters and festive reindeer!
Countryside Event – Furry Friends at Keston
Venue: Keston Common, Keston
Date: 20th November 2010, 9am
Join one of the Countryside Officers to look for small mammals at Keston. Come along and see what you can find on
this informative guided walk! Meet at Fishponds Road, Keston. Booking essential: please call 01689 862815 Charge: Adults £1.60, Child and 60+ £1.00
All Shook Up
Venue: Fairfield Halls
Date: Wednesday 24th – Saturday 27th November
This recent Broadway Hit is coming to Croydon! Don’t miss this hilarious and exciting musical, topped off with a mix of Elvis classics,such as Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock and Don’t Be Cruel. It will soon have you up out of your seat and dancing away in your bluesuede shoes! For more information call the box office on 020 8688
9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.uk
Hampton Court Palace Ice rink
Venue: Hampton Court Palace
Date: 27th November 2010 – 9th January 2010
The Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink returns this festive period for yet another splendid skating season. Put your ear muffs, gloves and skates on, grab someone’s hand and have some fun this Christmas. With the spectacular backdrop of Hampton Court Palace’s West Front, the Ice Rink is an event not to be missed! Enjoy festive refreshments from the Frost Fayre Cafe, serving seasonal food and drink throughout the ice skating season – perfect for when you’ve worked up an appetite on the outdoor ice rink, or to warm you up!
Aladdin
Venue: Churchill Theatre Bromley
Date: Friday 3rd December 2010 – Sunday 9th January 2011
Starring the beautiful Melinda Messenger as the Genie, EastEnders bad boy Don Gilet as the wicked Abanazar and local Kent boy and Fun Song Factory star Chris Till as the lovable Aladdin, Aladdin is this year’s biggest family treat! With hilarious Panto favourites such as Wishee Washee and Widow Twankey, and a wicked baddy ready
to be booed and hissed at to your heart’s content, this traditional sidesplitting take on Aladdin is a
fantastic theatrical spectacle for all the family to enjoy! Will Aladdin capture the heart of the beautiful Princess, or will the evil Abanazar win the day? Book now to find out, and give yourself something to
look forward to! For more information visit www.ambassadortickets.com or call 0844 871 7627.
Cinderella Pantomime
Venue: Fairfield Halls
Date: 4th December 2010 – 3rd January 2011
Come and join in the fun of the pantomime at the Fairfield! Starring everybody’s favourite fox, Basil Brush, as Buttons, International Film Legend Shirley Anne Field as the Fairy Godmother and the beautiful Gemma Bissix (Eastenders/Hollyoaks) as the one and only Cinderella. The all star cast, lavish sets and enchanting story will get the whole family involved! For more information call the box office on 020 8688 9291 or visit www.fairfield.co.uk
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