Croydon - nightlife, accommodation, things to do and general chat

[Dan U]

Major gas leak over night in the 'New South Quarter' (those flats between Sainsburys and Wandle Park), big evacuation to Sainsburys, Wandle Leisure Centre etc. A23 shut, which gives a reasonable indication of how risky the leak was as it's a good few hundred metres from the location.

Police evacuate 800 homes after crash causes gas main leak

Was supposed to be borrowing a desk in an office in the Croydon Business Centre today funnily enough, which is now closed as it is bang opposite the gas regulator that got hit by the car.

 

[bemused]

Was supposed to be borrowing a desk in an office in the Croydon Business Centre today funnily enough, which is now closed as it is bang opposite the gas regulator that got hit by the car.

What's the business centre like? I'm looking for local business meeting rooms, is it tidy, clean and quite?

 

[Dan U]

What's the business centre like? I'm looking for local business meeting rooms, is it tidy, clean and quite?

yes to all of those. it's only a couple of years old and is well used, it's a much better space than the old place on Cherry Orchard Road that got demolished for the Oval school extension. Obviously it's a bit of a trek out from town.

I've just realised it's not actually called Croydon Business Centre - linky -
Start Up Croydon

TMRW cafe and St Matthews Yard both have meeting spaces iirc.

 

[bemused]

TMRW cafe and St Matthews Yard both have meeting spaces iirc.

I've used Matthews Yard it's not bad.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Improv for adults in the new ashburton hall art space this Saturday
Improv Drama Games for Adults with Steven Kuleshnyk
There is also one for adults and their kids (that I'm going to) the same day at 1pm.

 

[Poi E]

Major gas leak over night in the 'New South Quarter' (those flats between Sainsburys and Wandle Park), big evacuation to Sainsburys, Wandle Leisure Centre etc. A23 shut, which gives a reasonable indication of how risky the leak was as it's a good few hundred metres from the location.

Police evacuate 800 homes after crash causes gas main leak

Was supposed to be borrowing a desk in an office in the Croydon Business Centre today funnily enough, which is now closed as it is bang opposite the gas regulator that got hit by the car.

Just seen the photo. You'd think they'd put a decent set of barriers around such a vulnerable spot.

 

[Maggot]

Apparently they a filming for Black Mirror in St Georges Walk. It's set in the 80s and they've made an old WH Smiths. and Chelsea Girl.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Apparently they a filming for Black Mirror in St Georges Walk. It's set in the 80s and they've made an old WH Smiths. and Chelsea Girl.

Aw shit, I was going to go through there at the weekend with my brother but went for the quicker route. That would have been fun to see.

 

[Maggot]

The word is that it's gonna be there for the rest of the week.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

The word is that it's gonna be there for the rest of the week.

Yeah but I'm not going to be able to swing by until Saturday.
I guess I could make an evening visit.

Hey, should I not have my local elections polling card by now??

 

[Dan U]

Apparently they a filming for Black Mirror in St Georges Walk. It's set in the 80s and they've made an old WH Smiths. and Chelsea Girl.

Meant to walk round at lunch but had meetings most of the day, will have a look tomorrow hopefully if you can get anywhere near it.

Lampposts in the area are covered in all those Loc flouro arrows, think the tech base is somewhere else.

Last film crew - which I never figured out where they were - had half the car park under the flyover for crew lorries

 

[Maggot]

Hey, should I not have my local elections polling card by now??

yes.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

yes.

Shhhiiit.

 

[Maggot]

Shhhiiit.

You can still vote without one, as long as you are on the electoral register.

 

[Shechemite]

You can still vote without one, as long as you are on the electoral register.

Are there any hustings or similar coming up?

 

[Maggot]

Are there any hustings or similar coming up?

I don't know. Miss-Shelf or Guineveretoo might know.

 

[Guineveretoo]

I don't know. Miss-Shelf or Guineveretoo might know.

There have been some hustings on specific issues like knife crime, but I’m not aware of any general hustings being held in Croydon this time.

In fact, I’m not aware of any generalised hustings being held locally in any local government elections since I moved here. Perhaps they’re only held for General Elections?

 

[Shechemite]

I don't know. Miss-Shelf or Guineveretoo might know.

There have been some hustings on specific issues like knife crime, but I’m not aware of any general hustings being held in Croydon this time.

In fact, I’m not aware of any generalised hustings being held locally in any local government elections since I moved here. Perhaps they’re only held for General Elections?

Cheers.

 

[Dan U]

Other side of St Georges Walk getting a makeover now, the Roti shop is a Wimpy (outside only, roti bloke is still inside selling roti)

Tried to take a picture of the Wh Smiths which is nearly fully fitted out now but security got arsey with me despite pointing out I was in a public place. They don't seem to have put up any filming restriction notices yet.

 

[Shechemite]

Some poor sod was suicidal earlier in Thornton Heath, people standing around filming and goading him.

What fucking scumbag goads an fucking films another human being in distress. Fucking scum.

 

[Dan U]

More filming in the televisual mecca that is Croydon.

This time (according to the blokes rigging lights in the Surrey Street multi storey) a slightly less glamorous advert for BT. Presumably around some market stalls as some still set up late on.

 

[Dan U]

What's up Croydon folk

There be a new big light bulbs and craft beer place on Surrey street, with added wine and prosecco on tap for those that like that

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In the old Croydon Ad building by the bridge

Had a cheeky pint the other day sat outside, was agreeable and much less rammed than the Dog garden where I went after.

 

[Callie]

Art and Craft? Apparently related to inkspot brewery who are based in Streatham.

I think I prefer the green dragon wider selection of craft beers and ales. Such as the jam doughnut flavour tiny rebel one which I guess shows my level of beer drinking

 

[Dan U]

Green Dragon always has a good spread on of beer definitely!

 

[Maggot]

I watched this last night.

Killed By My Debt exposes flaws in the UK bailiff industry and the cruelty of zero hours contracts

It's the true story of a young lad from New Addington who gets into debt over a couple of traffic fines. It's very powerful and heartbreaking.

I have a tenuous connection as I used to deliver the family's mail. I remember seeing the flowers piling up around his motorbike after his death.



It's available on iPlayer.

 

[Maggot]

Anyone know where in Croydon this rustic looking house is?

 

[hash tag]

Yes, Addiscombe Road, Shirley. How come?

 

[hash tag]

It is just East of the Addiscombe Road junction with Cheyne Walk Google Maps

 

[Maggot]

Yes, Addiscombe Road, Shirley. How come?

I have driven past it hundreds of times and never noticed it, just wondered if anyone else had.

Looks like it should be in the countryside, and it's called Addiscombe Farm.

 

[hash tag]

It certainly is. I used to live just around the corner from there.