Opening night of the 2009 South Norwood Arts Festival

Welcome to the newly renamed South Norwood Arts Festival. We are thrilled to announce that for the third year running the fantastic Poets Anonymous will host a night of hilarious, moving and generally wonderful poetry at the Gold Coast. And the literary minded are truly priviliged tonight as South Norwood's very own Ruth Webb reprises her fascinating talk on the time literary giant D.H. Lawrence spent in the area. Before that there is a chance to learn more about the Country Park with a guided walk in the morning.

Poetry and Pints with Poets Anonymous

Upstairs at the Gold Coast, Portland Road. From 8:00 pm till close. FREE!!!

Poets Anonymous at The Gold Coast on opening night is fast becoming an Arts Festival tradition - this year makes 3 out of 3! If you know about poetry then I am sure you already know about Poets Anonymous but if you don't then don't let that put you off. The evening is tremendous fun and you can even read your own or your favourite poems if you like.
To find out more about Poets Anonymous visit www.poetsanon.org.uk.

Thank you to Fishers the Chemist for sponsoring this event.

Ruth Webb on D.H. Lawrence in Croydon

South Norwood Library, Selhurst Road. From 7:00 pm. FREE!!!

Published biogrpher Ruth Webb marks last year's 100th anniversary of D.H. Lawrence's arrival in Addiscombe to teach at Davidson Road school by telling us about his time living and working in the area.
Since her appearance at last year's festival, Ruth has done a great deal to raise the profile of DHL around Croydon by arranging for a plaque to be mounted in his honour and by organising a string of events.

Old Palace Clog

Outside the Gold Coast, Portland Road. From 7:30 pm. FREE!!!

PPR are pleased to welcome Old Palace Clog back to the Arts Festival. Clog dancing is one of the oldest of traditional British dances and these ladies sure know how to dance. It is exhausting just watching them go through their paces so get to the Poets early and enjoy the show!
To find out more about Old Palace Clog visit www.oldpalaceclog.org.uk.

Festival Walk in the Country Park

South Norwood Country Park nr. Albert Road. Meet at the Swimming Pool on Portland Road at 10:45 am. FREE!!!

Wear suitable footwear and come prepared for whatever weather the great british summer decides to serve up. This gentle walk round South Norwood Country Park is a great chance to see more of the largest and most varied park in the area. It's also a great chance to meet some local people.