Members’ Bulletin | Week Commencing Monday 10 August 2026
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Celebrating Croydon Pride
This Saturday, 15 August, Croydon will be celebrating Croydon Pride; an annual event recognising and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its place within our diverse local community.
At Croydon Vision, we’re proud to have a membership made up of people from many different cultures, faiths, generations and backgrounds. Everyone brings their own experiences, perspectives and traditions, and that diversity is a big part of what makes Croydon Vision such a welcoming and interesting community.
Pride is a chance to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, while also recognising the wider diversity that exists within Croydon. We may not all share the same beliefs or experiences, but we can come together with mutual respect and enjoy being part of the same community.We wish everyone celebrating Croydon Pride a safe, happy and enjoyable day!
Seated Ballet
A reminder that Seated Ballet returns this Tuesday, 10 August, from 10.30am–12.30pm.
The sessions cost just £3 and will run every Tuesday at the same time for the next 6 weeks. Whether you joined us for the previous session or are completely new to seated ballet, everyone is welcome!
Looking After Your Breast Health
Knowing what to look out for can make a real difference. Join us on Thursday 20 August at 1.30pm in Bedford Hall for a special visit from a specialist breast cancer care nurse.
The session will cover breast screening, breast awareness and breast cancer, with practical information about screening, knowing what is normal for you, and when it’s worth speaking to a healthcare professional.
It’s a chance to learn more, ask questions and feel more confident about looking after your health. An important session for everyone; we hope you can join us.
Community Choir
Our next Community Choir session will take place on Thursday 27 August at 1.30pm in Bedford Hall. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of singing, music and good company!
Nicola’s Note
Many of you may have heard the exciting news that Croydon Vision has been selected to present a proposal for funding through the Croydon Adult Social Care and Health Neighbourhood Grant.
The grant fund totals £240,000, and residents will play a key role in deciding how the funding is allocated. A series of community decision-making events are taking place across Croydon this week, giving organisations the opportunity to present their projects and secure community support.
Croydon Vision will be presenting our proposal at the Central West event on Thursday 13 August, 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Asian Resource Centre, Canterbury Road
We would love to see some friendly faces there. Your support could make a real difference to our chances of securing funding for this project.
If you would like to attend, you will need to register in advance via Eventbrite. Please use the registration link below, and if you need any help signing up, do get in touch with a member of the team who will be happy to assist
Thank you for your support, and I will let you know how we get on in Nicola’s Note next week!
Have a great week!
Puzzle of The Week
Which famous ballet caused such an uproar at its first performance in 1913 that members of the audience reportedly shouted at each other during the performance?
- A) Swan Lake
- B) The Rite of Spring
- C) The Nutcracker
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Answer: B) The Rite of Spring. The ballet composed by Igor Stravinsky, caused an uproar because its pounding, jarring music and unconventional choreography were very different from traditional ballet. The audience became so divided that people shouted and argued throughout the performance, with reports of some even getting into physical fights!
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