Lots coming up at Coffee Craft & Stanley Halls!

Hi everyone,

Apologies for the lull in blog posts, but there's been a flurry of activity over the past few weeks and Stanley Halls is now thriving. It been amazing to meet so many new people, and introduce those to the Halls who were new to the building.

South Norwood Arts Festival

People for Portland Road got the South Norwood Arts Festival off to a great start with the Big Fair. The Halls were packed with members of the community of all ages enjoying the stalls, storytelling, craft fair, bouncy castle and ball pool! We had our busiest ever day, so many thanks to all our customers. By all accounts the whole fortnight festival was a great success - congratulations to all involved.

Stanley's Film Club

The next instalment of Stanley's Film Club is coming up on Wednesday 2nd December, with a screening of the 80's Classic 'Gremlins'. if you haven't already, visit www.stanleysfilmclub.com to find out more and book your tickets. We'll be open beforehand with a menu of warming main meals and festive treats. Come and see us from 6:30pm up until the start of the film. Here's a sample of the evening menu:

Christmas Wreath Workshop

We will be hosting another floral workshop from Miss Victoria's Floral Emporium on Sunday 13th December, during which you will be able to create your own beautiful Christmas wreath. Come and have fun with other creative locals, then go home with your masterpiece to be the envy of all your neighbours! For more details and to book your place, email [email protected]
We will also have ready-made wreaths available to purchase in the shop, from Saturday 5th December.

South London Theatre - 'Oliver!'

After a fantastic production of 'A Government Inspector', the SLT present their second show at Stanley Halls this month with 'Oliver!' running from Thursday 10th - Saturday 19th December at 7:30pm, with 2:30pm matinees on the Saturdays & Sunday. For more information go to www.southlondontheatre.co.uk, and book online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/stanleyhalls 
​We will also be taking bookings here at Coffee Craft.

South Norwood Regeneration

There is a £1.65m project to improve the street scene of South Norwood, and after Council consultation sessions earlier in the year draft plans have now been drawn up. They will be available for residents to view and comment on at a drop-in session on Saturday 5th December in Stanley Halls lower hall (entrance on the corner of Cumberlow Ave & South Norwood Hill), from 10am until 2pm. We will then be displaying the plans at Coffee Craft for a month for anyone who cannot attend. Here are a few sample images:

Clocktower Market

The second session of the Clocktower Market will also be taking place on Saturday 5th December from 10am until 3pm, outside the Aldi store by Norwood Junction station. Please get down and support this brilliant project, which we very much hope will become a permanent feature. Congratulations to all the community members who have got it up and running.

It's brilliant to see so much happening in the area thanks to our great community, and are really enjoying meeting more and more of you. We are grateful to all our customers for your continued support, and if you've not visited yet - please come in and say hello!

Best wishes,
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Michelle & Nick