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Members’ Bulletin | Week Commencing Monday 6 July 2026
The BBQ Countdown Is On
Our Summer BBQ on Friday 24 July is just around the corner, and there are only a few tickets left. Every ticket includes a free entry into our Grand Raffle, giving you the chance to win one of our fantastic prizes.
Family, friends and neighbours are all welcome, so why not bring someone along?
We’re also still looking for raffle prize donations, so if you’re able to contribute a prize, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
This year’s optional theme is Sunshine or Sea Breeze
Come dressed for your favourite summer vibe; perhaps a beach holiday with a Hawaiian shirt, sun hat or sunglasses, or a cool seaside look with light, breezy clothing and accessories like a fan or anything inspired by the coast.
Fancy dress is completely optional, so just come along ready to enjoy great food, great company and a fantastic afternoon together.
Verbatim Theatre Comes to Croydon Vision
Starting Monday 13 July, we’re excited to launch a brand-new verbatim theatre class, running from 10:30am to 12:00pm. The session costs just £2.
Verbatim theatre is a type of performance that uses real words spoken by real people. These stories are collected through interviews and conversations, then brought to life on stage. It’s all about everyday voices, real experiences, and powerful storytelling in its truest form.
This is a creative and welcoming space to explore how real stories can be turned into theatre; no acting experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get involved.
We’d love to see you there and be part of something new and inspiring.
Nicola’s Note
Good morning everyone,
I’m sure some of us are feeling a little tired this Monday morning if you stayed up to watch England’s match in the early hours! It was a fantastic result and now it’s on to the quarter-finals – come on England!
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Let’s Talk and Improve meeting. Your feedback and ideas were really valuable. We’re looking at organising one or two excursions in August, including a trip to Kew Gardens and a day at the seaside, so watch this space for more details.
With another hot week ahead, we’ll be doing all we can to keep the hall as comfortable as possible, including keeping the fire exit doors closed when the sun is on them and making good use of the fans.
A huge thank you to our volunteer Sue, who recently organised a coffee morning to raise funds for Croydon Vision. Thank you so much!
Finally, I’m delighted to share some exciting news: Croydon Vision has been awarded three places in the London Marathon 2027! We’ll be sharing more information soon about how you can apply for those places.
Wishing you all a great week ahead.
Nicola
Nicola Newman
Chief Executive Officer
Puzzle of The Week
We wish the England team the very best of luck in their quarter-final against Norway on Saturday 11 July. Here’s a fun World Cup challenge to test your knowledge:
What is England’s biggest-ever World Cup victory?
- A. 5–0
- B. 6–1
- C. 7–0
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Answer: B. 6–1 (against Panama in 2018)
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Email: info@croydonvision.org.uk