Norbury Gazette

The green at Norbury Bowling Club during its 2026 open weekend

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Norbury Bowling Club open weekend brings new faces to Turle Road green

Norbury Bowling Club says its late-April open weekend drew new visitors, including a local walking group, as the Turle Road club looks to welcome members for the new season.

Norbury SW16 · 13 May 2026

Wednesday 13 May 2026 — Norbury Bowling Club’s spring open weekend has given the Turle Road club a local good-news start to the season, with new visitors trying bowls and club members helping with demonstrations and coaching.

In an update published by the club on HugoFox, Norbury Bowling Club said its open weekend followed local publicity through flyers, noticeboards, Facebook and messages to nearby schools, councillors and businesses. The club said guests arrived after a quiet start, with members then switching from practice to welcoming and coaching visitors. [...]

A view across Norbury Park in Croydon with grass and trees

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Norbury Park public notice lists July date for proposed JBSF UK Funday

A published licensing notice lists a proposed JBSF UK Funday at Norbury Park on Sunday 26 July 2026, with live and recorded music planned from noon to 9pm if the licence is granted.

Norbury SW16 · 11 May 2026

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Queer Croydon Community Check-In set for Norbury Library on 22 May

Queer Croydon’s free monthly Community Check-In is due to take place at Norbury Library on Friday 22 May, offering an informal 18+ social space for LGBTQ+ residents.

Norbury SW16 · 10 May 2026

Exterior of Norbury Library in south London

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Norbury Library lists May Storytime and Rhymetime sessions for families

Croydon Libraries’ events page lists upcoming Storytime and Rhymetime sessions at Norbury Library this month, including dates on 12, 14, 19 and 21 May.

Norbury SW16 · 10 May 2026

Poster for Streatham Common Kite Day 2026 showing event details and kite illustrations

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Streatham Common Kite Day takes off today: timings for Norbury families

Streatham Common Kite Day runs from 11am to 5pm today, Sunday 10 May, with pro kite displays, children’s activities, food stalls and a homemade kite competition.

Streatham Common SW16 · 10 May 2026

AI-generated editorial illustration of terraced homes with a clipboard and key, representing private rented housing licensing.

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Croydon’s new rental licensing rules: what Norbury landlords and tenants should know

Croydon Council’s selective licensing scheme is due to cover Norbury and Pollards Hill and Norbury Park from 1 September 2026. Here are the key dates, costs and practical points for local renters and landlords.

Norbury SW16 · 10 May 2026

Editorial illustration of a laptop, map pins and planning documents for a Norbury planning applications guide

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How Norbury residents can track planning applications before they miss the comment window

A practical guide to checking Croydon and Lambeth planning registers, tracking applications and making clear comments on proposals near Norbury SW16.

Norbury SW16 · 9 May 2026

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Norbury SW16: a quick local guide

A concise guide to Norbury’s streets, connections and everyday local character.

Norbury SW16 · 9 May 2026