Things to do, join, and help with around Riddlesdown (see also our events page).
Lectures take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month except August and December at 10.45 a.m. in All Saints Church Hall, Onslow Gardens, Sanderstead CR2 9AB. Tea/coffee and biscuits from 10.00 a.m. Visitors welcome. Other activities include Special Interest Days, Visits and Study Tours. https://tascroydonarea.org.uk/
St Edmund’s Monday Night Badminton Club
Monday night badminton takes place between 8-
9.30pm in St.Edmund’s church hall during term time. We are a friendly mixed club with a mix of ability and would encourage new members to join. No absolute beginners please. Contact details: Mrs Christine Whitmarsh on 8660 2178 or just drop in one Monday evening. Their website includes details of local publications, historical information, downloadable leaflets of walks around the area and photographs of Riddlesdown. Member only meetings – membership £10 a year. There is also a specific Sanderstead Local History Group, which holds monthly meetings for a charge of £2 per meeting for Bourne Society members only. http://bournesoc.org.uk/
Cantilena Singers Ladies’ Choir was originally formed in 1986. There are no auditions and members do not need to be able to read music. Membership is encouraged for any adult female who is interested to learn and work at achieving a high enough standard for public performance. Members of the choir pay a subscription fee (at present £49 per term). Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings between 7.30 – 9.30pm. Choir members are encouraged to play a part in the running of the choir and there are publicity, fundraising, social and library sub-
committees. We are a friendly choir […] St Edmunds Hall
Mitchley Ave (junction with Lower Barn Rd)Since Christmas 2019, St Edmund’s closed as a Church. The Hall is still available for bookings via St James’ Church: Link
However, every Tuesday afternoon at 3pm there is a Holy Communion Service at St Edmund’s followed by light refreshments. All are welcome.
St Edmund’s is now affiliated with St James’ Church, St James’ Road, Purley. Website
All Saint’s
Addington Road
SandersteadCroydon Churches Forum Website
Indoor meetings are usually held in the Small Hall of the East Croydon United Reformed Church, Addiscombe Grove, almost opposite East Croydon Station. www.cnhss.co.uk/
The Croydon Art Society is one of the oldest art societies in Britain (having been formed in 1881) and won The Artist/Leisure Painter Art Club of the Year in 2018. Art Societies and clubs are not just about painting and in these troubled times. The Croydon Art Society has had to devise new and innovative ways to support and connect with its members. During lockdown, the Committee were ringing round the members to see if they were okay and there have been talks and demonstrations via Zoom.
www.croydonartsociety.org.Meets in Shirley Methodist Church Hall most Wednesdays of the year & has outings to photogenic locations. Further Information via email: or www.croydoncameraclub.org.uk
An amateur community wind band with 50 members/players that was formed by an ex Riddlesdown resident 50 years ago. The band is based in Croydon. New members always welcome. http://csb.org.uk/
Part of a UK-
wide movement, Croydon u3a offers anyone with some spare time in their lives the chance to develop their interests, learn new things and make new friends. For a modest annual fee, you can join as many groups as you want. From Walking to Talking, Spanish to Singing, Dance Exercise to Writing for Pleasure, Table Tennis to Science & Technology – there’s so much on offer. There are no entry qualifications. You won’t get a certificate either. Learning is for the love of it. Extend your horizons. Feel stimulated. Make new friends. Share your knowledge […] Join us in a transformative journey where women gather to share wisdom, support, and inspiration. Embrace your unique path with the strength of a community that celebrates authenticity and growth.
Website: Dragonwise – Wise Women Meet-Ups
Email: team@dragonwise.co.uk
Regular talks & walks & meetings & exhibitions. www.friendsoffarthingdowns.co.uk
See website for details of concerts some of which take place locally.
Long Covid Recovery is a physiotherapy-
led clinic dedicated to optimising your quality of life by helping you understand, step- by- step, what Long- Covid is and how to manage it. Our goal is for you to feel that ALL your health concerns have been listened to, as we understand how much post-
viral illness can cause systemic (whole body) change. More details on this link: longcovidrecovery.org.uk
Croydon’s Own Morris Dancers
They are always looking for new members to dance or play music. They will train dancers and musicians from scratch if need be. All are welcome.
Free 5km Run Every Saturday at 9am –
See link for further details to register Pilates with Ashia at St Edmund’s Church Hall, Mitchley Ave and Riddlesdown Lawn Tennis Club. Download poster as jpeg.
Sports club in Brancaster Lane.
BOWLS Purley Bury Bowls Club
CROQUET Purley Bury Croquet Club
TENNIS Purley Bury Tennis Club
Meetings run fortnightly from October to March. Talks are in the hall of the Christchurch, between 861 and 863 Brighton Road at 8pm. This website link gives more information / details: www.purleylit.org.uk
Croydon Ramblers –
www.croydonramblers.org.uk Surrey Ramblers –
www.surreyramblers.org.uk Newsletters from the City of London
Each month the City of London Commons send out a digital round-
up of what’s been happening across the four Coulsdon Commons (Farthing Downs, Coulsdon Common, Kenley Common and Riddlesdown). This features news from your local commons, upcoming events (including workshops, guided walks and talks), volunteering opportunities and things to see and do. To sign up, e-
mail city.commons@cityoflondon.gov.uk Or go to either: http://eepurl.com/5VSVL (newsletter) or www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-
to- do/green- spaces/the- coulsdon- commons (website) For monthly events with the City of […]
on Lower Barn Rd
A small friendly club where everyone is welcome –
regardless of age, experience or skill. A first year special offer of membership for just £120. Junior section with full coaching sessions organised by MDL Coaching on Saturday mornings throughout year. Further details –
Dave Kerr – 07773 818443. They hold monthly indoor meetings in South Croydon, usually on the second Monday of each month (except June) with talks about a wide variety of topics. These meetings last for about two hours with a break for refreshments in the middle (please bring your own mug). There are stands for the sale of RSPB goods and, usually, hand made cards. You can also meet other members and discuss your bird sightings.
The meetings are held in the main hall at Croham Road Baptist Church, 52 Croham Rd, South Croydon, CR2 7BA and start at 7.30pm. Entry is […]
14 Old Saw Mill, Limpsfield Rd, Sanderstead (entrance opposite The Gruffy)
Membership is £10 per household with the following benefits:
- Knights Garden Centres give 10% discount
- visits to local gardens and discounted entry to RHS Wisley
- free entry to our three annual shows and free evening talks.
Details online at www.sandersteadhs.org or email SHSmembership1@gmail.com
Sanderstead Neighbourhood Care aims to help people over 65 living in Sanderstead, Hamsey Green and Riddlesdown area who are vulnerable, housebound, frail or otherwise in need. We do this by linking local volunteers with people who need help.
We also run a fortnightly social club called ‘The Young At Heart Club’, All Saints Church Hall, Onslow Gardens, CR2 9AB. where a light lunch is provided. Members are entertained by a speaker, singer etc. This is every Friday (fortnightly and not in August.
We also offer a befriending service so the housebound can be visited. Book sales […]
Sanderstead Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road
This coffee club is for members of the church and also the local community.
New members are always welcome. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month. If you would like some company, conversation, and coffee (or tea) in a friendly environment please drop in to Sanderstead Methodist Church, 102 Limpsfield Road, CR2 (next door to Atwood Primary Academy), between 10.00 and 11.30 am and try out the club. It costs £1 for a […]
The Sanderstead Village WI meets on the first Monday of the month (unless it’s a bank holiday) at 7.30 pm at the Sanderstead Methodist Church, Limpsfield Road.
The Sanderstead WI meet in the Sanderstead United Reformed Church Hall, Sanderstead Hill from 2pm to 4pm on the first Wednesday of each month, but please check on the Events page as sometimes the meetings will be on Zoom if conditions dictate the necessity.
19th Purley (Riddlesdown)
Dunmail Drive, off Mitchley Hill 19thpurleyscoutgroup.org/
Vacancies for Beavers at the 19th Purley –
e- mail for enquiries. 
11th Purley Scout Group
The 11th Purley Scout Group from 10 January 2023 will meet at St. Edmund’s Church Hall, Mitchley Ave.
https://11thpurley.org.uk
16th Purley Scout Group
(All Saint’s Group, Sanderstead)
18th Purley
Providing Football for local children in the area for school years 2 to 9. More details on their website: www.selsdonlittleleague.com
Theatre Arts Schools for Children
Fridays at Riddlesdown Collegiate
4.30 –
7.30pm; 6 – 18 years 4.15 –
5.45pm; 4 – 6 years Saturdays at Croydon High School
10 am –
1pm or 2.30pm – 5.30pm; 6- 18 years 9.30 am –
11am or 11.15am – 12.45pm; 4- 6 years More Information Tel: 01483 795440 or website www.surreywildlifetrust.org
We are a friendly concert band who enjoy playing good quality music to the best of our ability. We are always looking for new musicians who are interested in joining us. If you play a wind, brass or percussion instrument and have good sight reading skills we would love to hear from you. We usually meet twice a month on Sunday afternoons at St Mary’s Church Hall, Addington Village.
If you would like more information about joining the band or are interested in booking us for an engagement please contact our Musical Director, Brian Cox on:
of Sanderstead & Riddlesdown
Meet at Old Whitgiftians Sports Club, Croham Manor Rd, S Croydon. From noon on first Tuesday of every month.
Hold Regular flower shows & plant sales in Warlingham & outings.
Yoga improves strength and flexibility. It also helps you relax, improves confidence, reduces anxiety and helps you de-
stress. Yoga Classes at the United Reform Church, Purley & Old Coulsdon Bowling Club.
To find out more, including prices, contact: Linda Bevin 07767 268408 or check out her Website
Yoga, Pilates and mobility classes in Kenley and Purley. Visit Yogadu Studio for more information or www.BookWhen.com/Yogadu to book. New participants get 25% off with the code NEW-CR8.
Join Vicky and Michelle for a ZUMBA party in Purley and Kenley! The funnest way to get fit.
Mondays, 6:45pm – Purley United Reformed Church
Tuesdays, 6:30pm – Kenley Memorial Hall
Wednesdays, 9am and 10:30am (low impact) – Kenley Memorial Hall
Fridays, 12:15pm – Purley United Reformed Church
Saturdays, 11:15am (CIRCL Mobility by ZUMBA) – Kenley Memorial Hall
Find out more and book online at www.BookWhen.com/ZumbaCR8.
