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☀️ Good morning, Croydon!
Good morning Croydon! It's Monday, May 18. Grab your brollies -- we're looking at a high of 14°C with overcast skies and some slight rain showers rolling in this afternoon. Let's get into it.
☀️ MORNING PULSE
Car Tax Blunder: A local man who failed to pay just £18 in vehicle tax arrears has been slapped with a £600+ bill by magistrates at Lavender Hill. A harsh reminder to check your paperwork!
Reform Row in Sutton: Over the border, Sutton's newest Reform councillors are making a play for official opposition status (and the £32k allowances that come with it), despite reportedly not attending their first public council meeting.
Palace Fanpark: Boxpark Croydon is hosting a massive CPFC Fanpark and screening for Crystal Palace v Arsenal this Sunday, May 24.
💛 HEARTBEAT
The Good Guys Are Still Out There
When a local pensioner was conned out of £7,000 by a rogue tradesman, Croydon plumber Carl Wilson stepped up. The owner of Jobsa Gooden plumbing was so disgusted by the scam that he completely refused to charge the victim for his own work to fix the mess. Carl, who only learned to read and write at 35 before building his own business, is an absolute credit to the borough.💪 Monday Motivation
"It's not about where you start, it's about where you're going." Carl Wilson's story is the ultimate Monday motivation. From struggling to read at 35 to running a successful local business and giving back to the vulnerable. Whatever you're tackling this week, you've got this.
📍 Pulse Points
🎵 Croydon Folk Club -- Tannahill Weavers: TONIGHT at Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road. One of Scotland's finest folk bands live in Croydon.
🧠 Quiz Night at The Green Dragon: TONIGHT from 8pm. £2 entry, cash prizes. Call 020 8667 0684 to book your spot.
🏃 WeRun Croydon Community 5k: Tomorrow (Tue May 19) at 7pm, Norwood Junction. Great way to kick off the week on your feet.
🏙️ CPFC Fanpark + Screening -- Crystal Palace v Arsenal: Sunday May 24 at Boxpark Croydon. Premier League final day -- don't miss it.
🎉 Raver Tots: Sunday May 31 at Boxpark Croydon. Family dance party for the little ones with too much energy.
🏋️ David Prowse Gym: The new outdoor gym at Addiscombe Recreation Ground is now open -- honouring the late Darth Vader actor who called Croydon home.🗳️ Poll of the Day
With the weather looking a bit grim today, what's your go-to rainy day spot in Croydon?
A) A cozy corner in The Oval Tavern
B) Catching a film at the David Lean Cinema
C) Hiding out in the Whitgift Centre
D) Staying firmly on the sofa
👋 OUTRO
That's your Monday sorted. If you've got a story, an event, or a local business we should spotlight, hit reply and let us know.
Stay dry out there!
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