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Love Norbury Spring Clean 28 May to 13 June 2021

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When Love Norbury was formed in 2014, one of our principal aims was to tackle the litter and fly tipping situation and improve the general cleanliness of our neighbourhood. Since then, we have had some great successes, most notably the major clean ups of the high street and parks which have removed hundreds of bags of rubbish.

However, it is fair to say the situation is currently worse than ever!

We can only realistically solve this problem if we work together as a community, to educate, encourage, deter and where necessary take action against perpetrators. Love Norbury has therefore teamed up with the recently formed Litter Free Norbury group, Norbury Knitters and our local councillors to launch a major spring clean offensive.

Between 28 May and 13 June we want to bring people together to:

  • clean up the high street and surrounding streets
  • publicise the Spring Clean campaign
  • talk and listen to local residents, business owners and shoppers
  • agree a clear set of actions that will make a noticeable difference to the state of our streets.

Our first event is a clean up on Saturday 29th May.   More details on our Events Page.

Meeting – What the new Council budget means to Norbury

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Croydon Council’s financial difficulties are continuing to make news and the spending reviews are likely to affect us all.  Your ward councillors, Leila Ben Hassel and Shafi Khan, want to report back to you on the implications of the Council Budget which is to be set on 8 March.  They are keen to give you the opportunity to find out more about what has been happening and what it is likely to mean for residents.  This is a chance for you to hear about the issues first hand and to ask questions.  Cllr Stuart King, Deputy Leader of the Council will also join the meeting.

Following the successful report back meeting last December, Love Norbury is again pleased to host this meeting.  As Covid restrictions remain in place the meeting will be held on Zoom.

In advance of the meeting, the councillors have prepared an introductory message and a briefing note.

Time:              6.15pm

Date:               Wednesday 10 March 2021

Where:           On Zoom

To join:           Send your email address to info@lovenorbury.org.uk – the Zoom link will be sent to you a day or two before the meeting.

Please also say to which Residents’ Association or community group you belong or include your post code.

We invite you to send in questions and comments when you request the Zoom link. We will also take questions and comments from the audience on the night.

With best wishes

The Love Norbury Committee

ZOOM:  If you have never used this system before, it is not difficult.  Click on the Zoom link that will be provided and follow the instructions.  You can also copy the link into your browser. 

Discussion with Norbury Councillors on Council’s Financial Position

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The financial difficulties facing Croydon Council have been much in the media lately.  Your ward councillors, Leila Ben Hassel and Shafi Khan are keen to give you the opportunity to find out more about what has been happening and what it is likely to mean for residents.  Love Norbury is pleased to host this meeting, which will be held on Zoom because of Covid restrictions.  As well as our local councillors, the Deputy Leader, Stuart King, will also be at the meeting.

The councillors have prepared a short information sheet, setting out some of the background to the financial difficulties and how the situation may affect residents.

Date:               Wednesday 2 December

Time:              7.45pm

Where:           Online using Zoom

To join:  Send your email address to info@lovenorbury.org.uk.  The Zoom link will be sent to you a day or two before the meeting. Please also say to which residents’ association or community group you belong.

We invite you to send in questions and comments when you request the Zoom link. We will also take questions and comments from the audience on the night.

Note – to keep the number of attendees manageable, invitations are limited to Love Norbury members, that is members of the Norbury residents’ associations and other subscribed community groups.

Norbury Hall Park Litter Pick

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The Friends of Norbury Hall Park are organising a litter pick of Squirrel Park on Saturday 24th October, starting 9.30am.  Meet at the main Craignish Avenue gates.  All welcome!

In order to comply with COVID-19 requirements we will be organising groups into a maximum of 6 people.   Sufficient kit; including gloves, sanitising wipes, litter picks, and bin bags will be provided to each group.

Please read the info in the link below for safe litter picking.

https://www.keepbritaintidy.org/get-involved/support-our-campaigns/great-british-spring-clean/coronavirus-guidance

We hope to see you on Saturday!

Rainbows

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Look out for rainbows with their message of hope. Norbury Knitters are putting up crocheted and knitted rainbows in all sorts of places. With their message of hope, we hope they bring a smile in these challenging times.

Hot meals on Thursdays

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HOT MEALS: The Cassandra Centre is delivering hot meals on Thursdays to people who are finding it difficult to cook/shop. There is a choice of vegetarian or meat dishes which are freshly prepared. This is a free service. If you, or anyone you know would welcome a meal please contact Jennifer on 07852 525468 by midday on Wednesday with the following information of the person(s) to receive the meal: name, address including post code, phone number and preference for meat or veg.

SERA Barn Dance 2020 Postponed

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You will be unsurprised in the current circumstances to read that this event has been postponed.  SERA hopes to rearrange for later in the year.  Watch this space.  In the meantime, stay safe everyone.

Love Norbury Christmas Fayre

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The Love Norbury Christmas Fayre 2019 takes place on 23 November.  See our Events page.

There will be plenty for everyone including stalls, food, drink and plenty of entertainment although the highlight will probably be Santa.

We hope you will join us!

We would appreciate volunteers to help on the day. If you can help set up the event, assist during the event (between 1pm and 4.30pm) or join us to clear up afterwards that would be great.  Please let us know via info@lovenorbury.org.uk.