ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Croydon - nightlife, accommodation, things to do and general chat
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Leafster
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The outside of this building goes unnoticed by most people...
but once you're inside the timber frame is beautiful
It's the Adult school hall at the Friends Meeting House on Park Lane
but once you're inside the timber frame is beautiful
It's the Adult school hall at the Friends Meeting House on Park Lane
History of the Adult School Hall, Croydon
History of the Adult School Hall, Croydon
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Hoss
...It was the blurst of times...
I've been to a few wedding parties in the Town Hall - it's a lovely room. I got married in the registry office there before buggering off to France for the fun part.
This thread makes me miss Croydon, especially its green spaces.
I grew up there, moved around London a bit then moved back in 2016 (Thornton Heath) before moving to Margate 3 years ago.
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Books, not bombs
^^^ I was born n bred Croydon and have been back once or twice during lockdown. I have greatly enjoyed visiting one
or two places that I knew little about like the Purley Way Fields. The more urban areas have looked tired, run down and
in a sorry state. I have not missed it. ^^^^
or two places that I knew little about like the Purley Way Fields. The more urban areas have looked tired, run down and
in a sorry state. I have not missed it. ^^^^
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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I've spent most of the lockdown in the woods, parks, fields and to the south and south east. Only in the last week or so have been in the more built up areas of the north or west or even out after 4pm. Quite an eye opener.
Callie
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Ahh you left! How's Margate??
TopCat
Putin fanboy
I went to Ingram then Selhurst Boys. You?
My first job was in a factory off the Purley Way.
Hoss
...It was the blurst of times...
Yes, we just weren't happy in TH and were paying through the nose to live there.
Love it down here in Margate though and was certainly glad to be out of London during covid lockdowns. The town is not without its problems and gentrification is certainly one of them (I'm no doubt contributing to that by moving here) but we've had an overall positive experience so far!
Chilli.s
mingling jets and statuettes
I spent a lot of time in Croydon as a nipper staying with family there. Last back there just before the plague hit, sadly at the crematorium where several of my relatives have, over the years, been too for their last fry-up. The area did seem quite neglected wit6h litter and car parking every ware. Overall fond memories from my childhood though.
Callie
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sort out some urban drinks in margate when possible!!
Hoss
...It was the blurst of times...
An Urban coach trip to Margate?sort out some urban drinks in margate when possible!!
(It's a great place to have drinks in! 
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Books, not bombs
Schools out of borough until Shirley High n Ruskin, then Croydon tech.
All best forgotten.
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An Urban coach trip to Margate?
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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I'm lookng for a recommended hairdresser for a teenage girl. No pumping DJ style loud trendy places. Not somewhere that just cuts her fringe and trims it up. That's all I have managed to get out of croydon in the past, and during lockdown I have been quite capable of doing that myself. I'm looking for something a bit more stylish.
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
Try Ghost on Lower Addiscombe Road.
Hoss
...It was the blurst of times...
It's still like that down here in Margit.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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That is extremely close. The reviews look decent. Is this where you go?
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Oh really? I thought it was just one of those cheapy places all lined up along there.
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They have an extremely shite website considering their prices (I don't see croydon on there either). . . though to be fair I don't really understand what those prices mean or entail. Some appear to be £40 for just a hairwash and blow dry?
I think I was hoping for a cut that was a bit less than the £60 mark. . . . Well a lot less actually.
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Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
Yes. Although I only go about once a year at most!
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
I don't think it is particularly pricy...
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
I don't think they have got anything as advanced as a website (I don't think that is them), but they do seem to have a facebook page.Oh really? I thought it was just one of those cheapy places all lined up along there.
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www.ghost-hair.com
They have an extremely shite website considering their prices (I don't see croydon on there either). . . though to be fair I don't really understand what those prices mean or entail. Some appear to be £40 for just a hairwash and blow dry?
I think I was hoping for a cut that was a bit less than the £60 mark. . . . Well a lot less actually.
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ATOMIC SUPLEX
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How much roughly do you think I would be looking at?
Callie
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That's really hard to answer. I think £30 for a ladies haircut probably counts as cheap these days. I haven't had mine cut for 2+ years now
I expect to pay around £50 when I do go. Does your daughter know what she wants done? Wash/cut/dry - give them a call!
I can ask my pal if there are other places she would recommend. She is an addiscombe too
Guineveretoo
Mostly bewildered
Why not message Ghost's facebook page and see if anyone answers?
But I think, as this is your teenage daughter, you should expect to have to shell out for it, and should teach her to regard it as a treat.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I did, but I assume they are off on sundays.
I didn't know getting hair cut was such a pricey . . . eek.
Callie
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Welcome to our world
you can get cheaper haircuts. Places like supercuts near m&s in the whitgift centre. They will let you wash your own hair at home then they cut it while wet so it's cheaper.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I am bit worried now. I don't know what to ask for or what to expect.Welcome to our world
Miss-Shelf
I'll meet you further on up the road
ask your daughter to show you a few photos of the type of style she wants - hairdressers will want to know if it's long/short hair and if it's a complete restyle or a trim
Here's some more hairdressing vocabulary Hairdressing Vocabulary - Styles and Cuts - My English Language
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