Highlights include comedy from Ola and Kevin Day, a blue plaque unveiling, a talk on Conan Doyle and – elsewhere – a screening of ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’, a chance to visit South Norwood’s secret garden – and the great big South Norwood pub quiz. Plus arts, writing, big band night, Portland Road traders day – and loads for kids.
All events are FREE, unless otherwise stated, but with spaces being subject to availability.
For current information, including any last minute changes, please visit:
www.peopleforportlandroad.org.uk/arts or find us on Facebook or Twitter: @PPR_SNAF
Saturday July 5th
Pre SNAF EVENT Historic Walk @ Beckenham Cemetery 2.30pm
(Harrington Road Entrance)
Back by popular demand South Norwood resident historian John Hickman leads a
walk around Beckenham Cemetery highlighting the history of the Cemetery as
well as some of the famous local resting places. A fascinating insight into some of
the local history of South Norwood.
Monday July 7th
Opening Night Star Act Comedy Night @ Stanley Halls 7.30pm
An evening of comedy with OLA the Comedian and KEVIN DAY!
Ola gives us a preview of his Edinburgh Fringe show ‘The Comedian and His
Future Wife’ which has been playing to rave reviews around London!
Then, TV comedian and Eagles supporter KEVIN DAY once again brings his
unique brand of humour to SNAF. Known for his long career in stand-up, and being
a proud South Londoner, with a regular slot on “Match of the Day2”. Don’t miss
your chance to see Kevin at his best.
Tickets £5 can be purchased online at www.ticketsource.co.uk/stanleyhalls or
on the door.
Tuesday July 8th
Cinema Night 7.30pm (Refreshments from 7pm) Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue, SE25 6AE, Hosted by The David Lean Cinema
“Basically, Johnny Moped” (2013) A film by Fred Burns,
starring Captain Sensible and Chrissie Hynde
The story of Punk Rock’s Great Lost Legend. Began in South Norwood in 1974 by a
group of school friends from Croydon. See the story of their rise and fall. Members of the
group and the director have been invited to attend a short Q&A session after the film.
Tickets £5 via www.davidleancroydon.ticketsource.co.uk or £6 at the door
Wednesday July 9th
Reiki Workshop 1pm at BlueJay Café
2 Market Parade, Portland Road SE25 4PP
Upstairs at BlueJay. Join Joy to be introduced to the ancient art of Reiki and
Crystal Healing. Enhance your knowledge of Reiki Crystal Healing and
experience the art of head and shoulder Reiki in this workshop led by Joy.
Please contact her on 07904 645 359 to reserve your free place.
Find out more at www.reiki-joy.co.uk
Thursday July 10th
Big Band Night 7pm at South Norwood Conservative Club – NOT ON THE 17TH AS PER PROGRAMME
10 South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB
The Hillcrest Big Band plays at South Norwood Conservative Club.
Great Big South Norwood Quiz 7.30pm South Norwood & Woodside Social Club
12 Enmore Road, SE25 5NQ
Hosted by the South Norwood Tourist Board, join a fun evening testing your
knowledge of all things SE25 (or thereabouts!). Bring your friends, but don’t worry
if you don’t have enough people for a table as they can be formed with others on
the night. www.southnorwoodtouristboard.com for more!
Friday July 11th
Spoken Word hosted by EdgeFM – Time and location to be advised!
Check website for details www.peopleforportlandroad.org.uk or listen to
EdgeFM online for details.
Saturday July 12th
Portland Road Traders Day, ALL DAY along Portland Road
Portland Road will be alive with balloons and surprise events. Look out for cake
decoration demonstrations at Pink Icing and Salsa at BlueJay. Treasures will be
holding a sale, Fusion Leisure will have some special offers and competitions and
there will be plenty of other surprises along the way.
Atmospheric Railway Blue Plaque Unveiling 11am
Subway Portland Road.
Join, Tom Brown, author of ‘Strange Air’, and PPR as they unveil the latest Blue Plaque
celebrating the amazing method of train propulsion that was used to run trains through
South Norwood in the past. Come celebrate South Norwood’s History!
Discover Portland Road Treasure Hunt for Kids 11-4pm
Pick up your sheets of clues from Treasures, or Stanley Halls on the day. Work out
your answers and hand it back in at the end.
Prizes have kindly been supplied by Wicked Vision and will be drawn during the
Finale Fair on Woodside Green on Sunday 20th July (ages 6-8 and 9-12)
Art Exhibition at Stanley Halls 11-4pm Stanley Halls
See local and invited artists displaying their work in the Old Art Gallery at Stanley Halls.
Some works will be for sale, plus you can meet the artists.
The Gallery Cafe will be open and there will be Live music and other performances
throughout the day in the Main Hall.
Art Exhibition and Community Open Day 1-4pm
South Norwood Islamic Centre, 3 Clifford Road SE25 5JJ
Come and see the beauty of middle eastern Art and Calligraphy at the South
Norwood Islamic Centre. There will be special presentations from young people,
and community members, at 2.30pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Sunday July 13th
Secret Garden Open Day 12-4pm Norwood Junction Station
(Woodside Entrance – SNAF programme to enter the station)
Wildlife garden opening!
Discover the secret garden in the heart Norwood Junction station, rejuvenated by
green fingered local Transport Police, and community volunteers. You will be
amazed by the new section of wildlife garden that includes a pond! At 3pm this area
will have it’s official opening by Chief Superintendent Brogden, BTP.
There will be live music, a stall and refreshments available. There will be the
opportunity to meet your local Transport Police Team. Children will be able to tour
the station with Transport staff and gain some valuable info about station safety.
Tuesday July 15th
Tea Dance 1pm at The Albert Tavern,
65 Harrington Road, SE25 4LX
All are welcome for an afternoon of music and dancing with a selection of tea,
coffee and cake. Take yourself back to times past with Great Aunt Rose and her
gramophone while she plays timeless tunes from the 1920’s and 30’s.
Cinema Night 7.30 pm at Stanley Halls
Doors open at 7pm. South Norwood Hill, SE25
Feature film ‘Hound of the Baskervilles’ 1959 Hammer Version in full colour.
Starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. Plus support program.
Be part of this knee-trembling cinematic experience in the gothic splendour of
Stanley Halls, led by local film buff Adrian Winchester. The support program will
include a short film about the Cottingley Fairies – a tale close to Conan Doyle’s
heart.
Wednesday July 16th
Historical Talk ‘Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’ 2pm South Norwood Library
Lawrence Road, South Norwood SE25 5AA
Local Historian John Brown will give an entertaining and lively account of the life of
Conan Doyle (author of the Sherlock Holmes stories). This will be followed by tales
of his years in South Norwood by Bernard Winchester. Talented local violinist,
William Campbell, will play the 221B Baker Street theme to put us all in the mood!
Poets Anonymous 8pm Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant
224 Portland Road, SE25 4QB
Live poetry from living Poets. An evening of entertainment from Poets Anonymous
and friends. Bring your poems and join in. Or just come along and be entertained
by our local Poets!
Look out for a special performance by the Wild Hunt Bedlam Morris from ~8.30pm
Thursday July 17th
BIG BAND NIGHT BEING HELD ON 10th JULY (see above)
An Evening of Music and Song 7pm South Norwood Baptist Church
2 Oliver Avenue, SE25 6TY
Relax and be entertained by a variety of local performers. You will be amazed by
the local talent from young to old across a range of styles!
Big Band Night 7pm at South Norwood Conservative Club
10 South Norwood Hill, SE25 6AB
The Hillcrest Big Band plays at South Norwood Conservative Club. Come along
and listen to the cool tunes of this 16 piece band in great surrounds.
Friday July 18th
Writers Workshop 11am-1pm South Norwood Library
Lawrence Road, South Norwood SE25 5AA
Are you a budding writer? Bring along a short story, poem or article ( up to 1,000
words) to share and discuss with Croydon Writers.Or just come and listen to local
writers sharing their passion for writing, and some of their work!
Family Fun and Run 6-8pm Croydon Sports Arena
Albert Road, SE25 4QL
Croydon Harriers welcome you and your family for a night of fun at the Arena.
Family friendly competitions for all abilities. Also a chance to meet local athletics
coaches and maybe have a go of something new? Why not challenge someone in
your family – or from your street?
Saturday July 19th
Kids Art & Craft 9.30-11am St Lukes Church Hall (4-11years)
Spring Lane, SE25
Audrey Bobb, early years worker, leads a FREE morning of Art and Craft for kids.
Painting, drawing, junk modelling and more. Bring an old shirt/apron as protective
gear. Children can be left for £5 per head with advance notice. Please call Audrey
(07535 33 1146) to reserve your child’s place!
An Evening of Dance 7.30pm Stanley Halls
South Norwood Hill, SE 25
A celebration of the vibrant and varied dance styles in our community.
Performances by professionals, students and groups in the wonderful surrounds of
Family Fun and Run 6-8pm Croydon Sports Arena
Albert Road, SE25 4QL
Croydon Harriers welcome you and your family for a night of fun at the Arena.
Family friendly competitions for all abilities. Also a chance to meet local athletics
coaches and maybe have a go of something new? Why not challenge someone in
your family – or from your street?
Saturday July 19th
Kids Art & Craft 9.30-11am St Lukes Church Hall (4-11years)
Spring Lane, SE25
Audrey Bobb, early years worker, leads a FREE morning of Art and Craft for kids.
Painting, drawing, junk modelling and more. Bring an old shirt/apron as protective
gear. Children can be left for £5 per head with advance notice. Please call Audrey
(07535 33 1146) to reserve your child’s place!
An Evening of Dance 7.30pm Stanley Halls
South Norwood Hill, SE 25
A celebration of the vibrant and varied dance styles in our community.
Performances by professionals, students and groups in the wonderful surrounds of
The Stanley Halls. Tickets £2, please book ahead online at
www.ticketsource.co.uk/stanleyhalls or buy on the door on the night.
Sunday July 20th
Service On The Green 11am-12noon Woodside Green
Join the congregation of Woodside Baptist Church for an outdoor service of
celebration with live music on the Green.
Grand Finale Fair 12pm-5pm Woodside Green
Woodside Green comes alive with activities and fun throughout the afternoon with an
abundance of stalls providing everything from arts & crafts to jewellery and beauty to
community groups and face painting.
There will be free and low-cost activities for all ages, including bungee run, bouncy
castle, and penalty shoot out. Football fun will be provided by Crystal Palace FC and
even the Woodside Fire Station will be on hand along with – of course – their fire engine.
The ‘London Urban Arts Academy DJ workshop bus’ will be there with lots of other activities.
Lots of local entertainment throughout the day from the PPR SNAF STAGE, managed this
year by our fabulous supporters EdgeFM
SNAF raffle draw takes place at 4.30pm from the PPR stage (first prize £200.00!)
Tickets are 50p and available to buy throughout SNAF from committee members & at all
SNAF events
After Party at Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant 7pm
Come and listen to the Band and enjoy the atmosphere! Meet some of
the organisers – perhaps you would like to volunteer next year!
Special Offers for Programme Holders throughout the duration of SNAF 2014 at:
BLUEJAY CAFÉ, 2 Market Parade, Portland Road – free coffee or slice of cake with
any meal – Yeha Noha, Station Road – 20% off cocktails on Friday nights
People for Portland Road is very grateful for the external funding and the support of a
long list of local businesses who have made this year’s SNAF possible. Those who have
sponsored street banners, displayed posters & programmes, donated raffle prizes, and
provided venues for all things SNAF. Space is too restricted to publish all their names
here, but we shall be displaying such a list at our ‘Gazebo on the Green’ at the Grande
Finale Fair. Do come and talk to us & find out what we’ve been doing in South Norwood
throughout the year, or visit www.peopleforportlandroad.org.uk to see more
