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Community

Freedom and Purpose Life Group

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 19:30Details: CubeLocation: Purley Baptist ChurchPostcode: CR8 3EA

Wed 22 Jul20:30Purley Cross Centre(3.4mi)

via Purley Cross Centre

Community

Weekly Quiz - Every Wednesday

Join us for the return of the ‘Weekly Wednesday Quiz’ at Knowles! Hosted by Inquizition, this is your chance to win some great prizes and test your smarts!

Wed 22 Jul21:00Knowles of Norwood(4.1mi)

via Knowles of Norwood

Community

Around £2

Quiz Night

Pop your thinking caps on and get ready to join in on the best quiz night in all of Forest Hill! £2 cash entry First prize – £50 bar tab Second prize – bottle of wine Cash jackpot to be won! Every Wednesday from 8pm. Book nowhttps://bookings.designmynight.com/book?venue_id=524015d60df690b670ed1c93&source=partner

Wed 22 Jul21:00Sylvan Post(4.1mi)

via Sylvan Post

Community

Memory Cafe

Woodside Baptist Church has got Memory Cafe pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Thu 23 JulWoodside Baptist Church(0.7mi)

via Woodside Baptist ChurchCurated

Community

Disclosure Day

2026 | USA | 145 min Thurs 23 July at 2.30pm (HOH) and 7.00pm

Thu 23 JulDavid Lean Cinema(1.2mi)

via David Lean CinemaLocal gem

Community

Around £10

Dress Up & Draw with Zoe Parker

Love clothes? Love dressing up? Join us after hours for a fun and friendly fashion drawing workshop! Do you love clothes and dressing up? Maybe you haven't played at dressing up since you were a child! Do you love art and fashion and would love to learn how to combine the two? This workshop create

Thu 23 JulMuseum of Croydon(1.2mi)

via Museum of CroydonLocal gem

Community

Services

Services at Tamworth Road Baptist Chapel. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 JulTamworth Road Baptist Chapel(1.4mi)

via Tamworth Road Baptist ChapelCurated

Community

Artist Talks: Where is the Artist in the Art

I f you are unable to attend the event, please contact us to cancel your place. We often have a waiting list.

Thu 23 JulBethlem Gallery(1.9mi)

via Bethlem GalleryLocal gem

Children & Family

Around £3

Playpen - stay and play toddler group

Playpen! Come and join us for our wonderful stay and play group for toddlers. Doors open at 10.15am. Admission is £3 for carer and child. We have moved to a cash-less system so please come equipped for card payments. Follow us on Facebook too for more updates!

Thu 23 JulChrist Church(2.9mi)

via Christ ChurchCurated

Likely freeCommunity

Reggae Reggae Thursdays

Introducing a brand new Thursday night session brought to you by Resident DJ Mista Stylee who will be in the building with a strictly Reggae Session. Expect weekly guest DJs and Live PA’s to be announced! Come and catch a vibe, grab some beautiful Caribbean food from Lisa’s Kitchen and take advantage of 2-4-1 cocktails before 8:30pm. Free Entry (entry fee applies if Live PA)

Thu 23 JulThe White Lion(4.3mi)

via The White LionCurated

Community

A safe, supportive after‑school space for young people

We found this gem on Peabody Community Hall's website. A safe, supportive after‑school space for young people — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 23 JulPeabody Community Hall(4.6mi)

via Peabody Community HallLocal gem

Sports & Fitness

Pilates

8:00-9:00 Pilates with Serena (Upper Hall) 9:15-10:30 Yoga with Nell (Main Hall)

Thu 23 Jul09:00The Woodfield Pavillion(4.9mi)

via The Woodfield PavillionLocal gem

Community

Women’s Project Advice Service

The women's project gives the space, tools and care to women who are fleeing domestic abuse or at risk of domestic abuse. Our dedicated worker is a trained Independent Domestic Violence Advisor, she offers open coffee mornings and a domestic abuse recovery course, as well as individual case work.

Thu 23 Jul09:00St. Mark's Church(4.9mi)

via St. Mark's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Mayhem 2026 - Volunteers

We will again be running our wonderful holiday club for up to 200 primary school children - and need your help. We need over 100 volunteers to run this - so please do help if you can. From previous experience, everybody involved has had a really wonderful week. The dates for 2025 are Wednesday 22nd - Friday 24th July + Sunday 26th If you are able to help during some or all of the Mayhem week, please let us know which dates you can help, and how you would like to be involved. There are all sorts of ways you can help. There is one training session coming up. Please put this in your diary: Training, Team, Vision Final Set-Up & Practicalities Evening — Date: Thursday, 16th July, 7:30-9pm in the Centre — Aim: Cover the details, practicalities, policies. Cover the vision and spiritual programme, meet your teams, pray for the week, safeguarding. Any questions? Thanks so much for helping to make this a fabulous week for the children who will be coming, The Mayhem Team

Thu 23 Jul09:15Code Ninjas(1.8mi)

via Code Ninjas

Community

Pirate Mayhem

Pirate Mayhem is here! Come join us for music, games, drama, art, sport, media and GUNGE! We'll sail the seven seas and meet the great captain Jesus. Open to all primary school aged children, Reception to year 6! Places will be limited so do book in early. Dates and times: — 9.15am-1pm Wednesday 22nd July to Friday 24th July. — 10-11:30am Sunday 26th July - final session in church for children & parent/carers to enjoy the final instalment together. Any questions? Please get in touch via if you have any questions or queries. Otherwise please go to the tickets section below to sign-up your child(ren). Important: We don't want cost to be an obstacle to anyone coming to Mayhem. Please contact if that will be an issue for you, we really want you to come. The Mayhem Team

Thu 23 Jul09:15Code Ninjas(1.8mi)

via Code Ninjas

CommunityFood & Drink

Women's Project Coffee Morning

A relaxed and welcoming space for women who have experienced domestic abuse. This is a gentle space where you can enjoy a hot drink, connect with others and take part in light, uplifting activities that support health and wellbeing with no pressure. The sessions will include Friendly non judgmental conversation in a confidential environment. Light creative and wellbeing activities, On hand specialist support from an IDVA, confidence and self love exercises. No pressure No commitment. You are not alone and you are always welcome.

Thu 23 Jul09:30St. Mark's Church(4.9mi)

via St. Mark's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Around £1

Selam on Thursdays 26/27

SELAM on Thursdays – 10am til 11:30am – Emmanuel Centre SELAM is an English language class for women, run by women. It is a warm, friendly, informal class for all abilities. All women are welcome, whatever your English-level – we have a creche for children under 5 who are welcome to come with you. The cost is £1 and includes refreshments. If you'd like more details please

Thu 23 Jul10:00Emmanuel Church(1.7mi)

via Emmanuel Church

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Venues with events near Addiscombe

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Code Ninjas1.8 miles away Woodside Baptist Church0.7 miles away David Lean Cinema1.2 miles away

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