Members’ Bulletin | Week commencing Monday 4 May 2026
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We hope you all enjoyed a nice long Bank Holiday weekend. We are delighted to share the first Members’ Bulletin of this new month of May!
Nicola’s Note:
“I’m really looking forward to joining so many of you this Thursday for lunch at Coombe Lodge. We’ve got a lovely big group going, so it promises to be a really enjoyable afternoon together.
To help everything run smoothly at Coombe Lodge, they’ve asked if we can submit pre-orders in advance. If you’re able to, please pop into Reception and let Nima know your choice (Nima has menus), this will really help the team prepare and ensure we can all relax and enjoy our time together.
Aside from our excursion, don’t forget to cast your vote on the Thursday and have your say in the local elections and who Croydon’s Executive Mayor should be. If you need support at a polling station, a McGonagle Reader will be available to assist so you can vote confidentially. If you’ve opted for a postal vote, please make sure it’s posted in good time to be received by Thursday.
I’ll certainly be interested to see the results and hear what everyone thinks.
Have a great week!
Nicola
Nicola Newman
Chief Executive Officer. “
Thursday 7 May 2026:
- Please remember that we are now fully booked for the Coombe Lodge lunch this coming Thursday 7 May. For those who have booked a place, please speak to Nima or call Reception (020 8688 2486) if you have any questions and to confirm your menu of choice. Thank you!
- Following up from Nicola’s Note on page 1, if you require support to ensure you can cast your vote this Thursday 7 May, please contact us via Reception as we will be delighted to assist.
Holistic Health and Wellbeing Mondays with Stella:
We’re pleased to announce Stella in her additional role as Holistic Health Officer at Croydon Vision each Monday. Members are invited to enjoy a range of supportive wellbeing activities, including Traditional Indian Head Massage and Ayurveda Head Massage treatments using warm sesame oil. Please feel free to speak with Stella or Reception if you’d like to book a session.
Afternoon Chair Yoga classes are open to all and focus on gentle movement, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation. These sessions have been growing steadily in popularity and offer an accessible way to support both physical and mental wellbeing.
Stella will also be introducing Mindfulness and Meditation classes; more details will be shared soon, and she will continue to lead her much-loved Creative Writing sessions with members.
Take a little time for your wellbeing!
Walks for Health and Wellbeing:
On the theme of health and wellbeing, we have two exciting walks coming up in addition to our regular London Marathon walks!
Shalini will be doing a sponsored walk in Sanderstead Recreation Ground on Saturday 16 May starting at 10:00. This initiative will be delivered in collaboration with Rotary Sanderstead and Selsdon. Please contact Shalini if you wish to receive further information on sponsorship (shalini.okane@croydonvision.org.uk and 07915 720132).
Also, on the same day but in the afternoon, the Sensory Trust and Trees for Cities have organised a free tree tour touch event for blind and partially sighted people. Come along and connect with nature, get involved in climate conversations, and explore ways to take practical action for the planet. This free event will take place on Saturday 16 May 2026, 14:00-15:30. The group will meet in Victoria Park, London, near the café. Please sign up so they know who is coming. Friends, family, and assistance dogs are welcome. To find out more and sign up, visit www.treesforcities.org, email community@treesforcities.org or contact 07543 504 820. Once you have booked, they will send you more details about meeting points. Enjoy!
Puzzle of The Week:
Famous actor Marlon Brando held four patents for a device that was designed to what?
- Shuffle a deck of cards
- Tune Congo drums
- Automated egg poaching
- Give relief from back pain
The answer is…
B! Marlon Brando had a strong personal interest in rhythm and percussion, including Congo drums, and created and patented a device designed to help tune drumheads more evenly and accurately.
Have a good week and look forward to our next Members’ Bulletin!
Phone Croydon Vision: 0208 688 2486 OR
Email: info@croydonvision.org.uk