Forestdale

Couple say thank you to Mayday Hospital 24 years after son's death

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The parents of a boy who died in infancy have returned to Mayday Hospital 24 years on, with more than £2,000, to say a belated thank-you for the care he received there.

Ann and Carl Hornsby were newlyweds in 1985 when their first son Robert was born at the...

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Children hold blackout day to learn about saving energy

SWITCHING ON BY SWITCHING OFF: Rebecca Apps and Lewis Whiting saving energy at their school

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Young eco-warriors from Forestdale switched off and saved energy when they turned off the electricity at their primary school. Planet-friendly pupils...

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Figures show almost 100 people were killed on Croydon's roads over 10 years

TRAGIC: The aftermath of a fatal crash on the Croydon Flyover

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Almost 100 people lost their lives on Croydon's roads over a 10-year period, newly-published figures show. The death toll ranged from a one-year-old...

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Croydon's best and worst primary schools revealed

TOP OF THE CLASS: Children from Croydon's best school, Courtwood Primary

Friday, December 18, 2009

Croydon's primary schools were ranked from best to worst this week, with the publication of the official Key Stage 2 results. The figures reveal how...

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Croydon grandad wins award for film made from his armchair

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Meet Croydon's answer to Steven Spielberg - 74-year-old Tony Shepherd. The grandad-of-five, from Charlwood, Forestdale, has made over 100 films during...

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Croydon charity night being held in memory of baby

Friday, September 11, 2009

A charity bowling night is to be held to raise vital funds for a children's hospice. Organisers want to raise cash for Children's Hospice Association...

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Forestdale Forum for a fun-packed summer for children

Friday, July 24, 2009

Children in Forestdale hoping for a fun-packed summer need look no further than the Forestdale Forum. The Kids Alive fun group offers games and...

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Young traffic wardens tackle parents bad parking outside school

WELCOME REMINDER: The young traffic wardens take to the streets

Friday, July 10, 2009

A school has recruited its own mini-traffic wardens to tackle dangerous parking on a busy road. Courtwood Primary has been plagued by drivers who are...

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