Due to the emerging new London Plan, Croydon Council has started a Partial Review of the Croydon Plan adopted back in February 2018. The Part Review will be addressing the Local Green Space designations that the Inspectorate rejected in the last adopted plan, because it wasn’t assessed properly by the Council. Residents are being given the opportunity to take Read More …
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Village Fun Day 23 June 2019 – 12noon – 3.30pm – Table Top Sale – Dog Show – Fire Engine – Sports Activities
Invitation – Inauguration of Village Notice Board – 28th April 2019, 3pm, on the field behind Beech House (18 Shirley Oaks Road)
You might have already seen the Village Notice Board on Shirley Oaks Road. It was delivered much earlier than expected. The SOVRA Committee would like to invite you on Sunday, 28th April 2019, at 3 pm for a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of cake to celebrate the occasion. It will also Read More …
Flasher – man exposing himself – be vigilant
It has been stated locally that a man exposing himself has been sighted 4times in Shirley Oaks Village since November. Not all incidents were reported to SOVRA and unfortunately not all were reported to the police. Please if you come across any such incident to call 999 immediately or 101 if you leave it till Read More …
SOVRA’s first Quiz Night, Saturday, 2 March 2019
SOVRA’s first quiz night will be held on Saturday, 2 March 2019, at the Shirley Guide & Scout Centre behind the Shirley Parish Hall (rear of 81 Wickham Road, CR0 8TB). Arrive 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Please note that booking is required for this event. You can download the booking form here.
Christmas Event – Opposite Alison Close – 8th December 2018, 4-6pm
We are holding our Christmas Event this year on Saturday 8th December, from 4-6 pm. Please join us to welcome the festive season and celebrate what has been a very busy and productive year. There will be refreshments, coffee, tea, mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies. Christmas music and Raffle. We will Read More …
SOVRA Fun Day – Thank You
Fun Day POSTPONED to 30th September from 1-4pm on the Playing Field
Due to the grim weather forecast, the SOVRA committee and volunteers have decided to postpone the Village Fun Day to 30th September from 1-4pm on the Playing Field. The programme will remain the same as previously advertised, including the Table Top Sale.
Front garden competition – 29th July 2018
We are pleased to announce that there will be a FRONT Garden Competition this year. The judging will be carried out on Sunday morning, 29th July 2018. This year we decided to work in collaboration with someone from the allotments and SOVRA’s volunteers. We are very grateful to our three judges: Sara Ribeiro, an RHS Read More …
Lost and found jewellery
We have received 2 requests from members: A lady’s silver ring was found in the village. If you think it’ could be yours, please contact Jen directly on her mobile: 07598 283689. Another member has lost a sentimental piece of jewellery, please read below: “Could you kindly message all members and ask if anyone has Read More …