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KICC reveals plans to hold religious services at 25 Church Road

Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) has told Croydon’s district centre investment manager Sharon Baldwin that it is ready to open up in the former cinema at 25 Church Road and hold religious services there.

Bussing in audiences

Last Thursday she told a meeting of the Upper Norwood Improvement Team that “KICC will be having services and bussing people in because its congregation is from far away. KICC intends to show family-friendly films, have a bookshop and coffee shop and allow the hall to be used by local community groups, as well as holding religious services.”
She also stated that KICC believes what it is proposing does not require a change of planning use.  Sharon has suggested to KICC that it invites local residents and groups to view its plans.

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Benefit dinner and concert at St John the Evangelist Church

The Sphinx Dining Club fundraiser on 16 October at St John the Evangelist Church was a roaring success, with guests dressing up to the nines and the beautiful venue providing a wonderful backdrop to a night of fun and frolics. Guests arrived to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail, courtesy of Hendrick’s Gin, and canapes by Yun and Bella. Seated in the nave of the church, they then were treated to three course meal followed by a concert of local artistes.

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Photographs provided by Craig Richardson – copies can be obtained by contacting Craig at his Flickr page.

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A benefit dinner and concert at St John the Evangelist Church, Auckland Road

The Sphinx Dining Club

Picture-Palace.org is one year old

The Picture-Palace.org website site is one year old – it might look a bit different but it’s the same at heart and that deserves some cake.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way, you can take the rest of the day off because there is plenty more to do.