Information about local activities and clubs…
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Art & Design
For more information, visit the Croydon Camera Club website at: www.croydoncameraclub.org.uk
Attractions
Here at Biggin Hill Memorial Museum we tell the story of Britain’s most famous fighter station through the personal experiences of those who served there, and the community that supported them.
The museum is situated on the same site as St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance, built in 1951 to preserve the legacy of those who served and died at Biggin Hill during the Second World War. The museum safeguards the future of this important building.
Visit the website to discover more…
The David Lean Cinema is a small cinema established in Croydon, London. It is accessed from the Croydon Clocktower arts complex on Katharine Street.
The cinema was established in the 1990s, to honour the director David Lean, who was born in the town. It was formed as a small, intimate, art house-style cinema to showcase the best of British film and World cinema as well as classic re-releases and recent favourites. It was established in a part of the 19th century Town Hall which had previously been used as a local studies library.
Check out the website to see what’s showing!
Health & Fitness
GIN & GOLF
Yes, that’s right – Gin and Golf can go hand in hand – just not at the same time! In 2021, Slingsby Gin launched their own Golf Academy and Celebrity Challenge aimed to inspire and encourage more females to take up the sport. In 2022 another 4 celebrities entered the Slingsby Golf Academy:
You can see their progress on YouTube Slingsby Golf Academy (S2 E1). Now we can’t all be celebrities and get invited to join the Slingsby Golf Academy but you can give golf a go and have just as much fun (and gin or other beverages) at Addington Palace Golf Club Academy (Gravel Hill, Croydon).
We are running free taster sessions for complete beginners and returning golfers starting in March 2024 followed by an opportunity to sign up for a 6-lesson introductory course with our Golf Pro.
At present we have 20 ladies progressing through our Academy, enjoying fun competitions, social events, 15 x 1:1 lessons with our excellent Golf Professionals as well as regular opportunities to get out on the course with others.
Here’s what some of our Academy ladies say:
Julie: “I was never interested in golf, watching or playing. A friend “coerced” me into having a taster with the Pro at APGC, I loved it! I signed up to the APGC Academy and have been out in all weathers – much to the surprise of my husband! I’ve made a number of new friends; taken part in a golf away day, fun competitions, quiz nights and more. Giving golf a go has been one of the best decisions I’ve made!”
Charlotte: “I was gently persuaded to attend a taster session at APGC by a friend. With little faith in my hand-eye co-ordination I was particularly nervous, however, there wasn’t any need as I was made very welcome and found I could hit a ball! After attending a six-week course at APGC I thought I’d give the APGC Academy a go for a year and 18 months on, I’m still here really enjoying it.”
Rachel: “I was interested in learning golf but not really getting anywhere until I joined the APGC Academy. Forget golf clubs having the image of being “stuffy”, everyone was so friendly, approachable and made me feel at ease.
I can already feel how much I have improved after six months in the Academy. The 1:1 training with the Pros plus the support from the ladies running the Academy has helped me to both improve my golf and feel part of the club. Best thing I have done!
So why not find out more about our Academy by sending an email to info@addingtonpalacegolf.co.uk
SPRING PARK SHIRLEY BOWLS CLUB OFFERS FREE LAWN BOWLS EXPERIENCE
Now that Christmas probably seems some time ago with all your presents unwrapped, consumed or being worn, an experience gift is one you can still look forward to and one that you will remember for a long time.
There are a wide range of experience day packages on offer, ranging from thrill-seeking loop the-loop flying lessons through to fun-loving lawn bowls experiences. Yes you read that right, lawn bowls experiences are available at 3 venues in London.
But forget having to travel into London, spending a min of £25pp for 30-50 mins of fun when you can come to SPSBC and enjoy (for free!) an afternoon or evening playing lawn bowls – including coaching – followed by tea and biscuits. If you enjoy it, you can come back at other times to continue learning to play lawn bowls to see if you would like to take up the sport.
In 2024, a number of individuals and local groups (Shirley WI, St John’s Men’s Group and a local badminton group) visited SPSBC to try out lawn bowls at one of our taster sessions, many of whom have now joined the club to play on a regular basis.
Our 2025 season starts on Sunday 4th May 2025, 1pm.
If you would like to experience playing lawn bowls please visit
http://www.springparkshirleybowlingclub.co.uk
Or email SPSBC@outlook.com to register your interest in having a taster session in an afternoon or evening or on a Saturday morning.
Lunch & Supper Clubs
