Events in 2004
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January 2004
- none
February 2004
- none
March 2004
- Saturday 13th March 2004, 9.30am-2.00pm
Stakeholder Dialogue Process Public Meeting
Community consultationon Crystal Palace Park and the National Sports Centre
Tickets: Free Admission
Salvation Army Hall, Westow Street, SE19 (adjacent to Blockbusters),
Further information: Crystal Palace Community Association - Saturday 20th March 2004, 10.00am-4.00pm
Croydon Local Studies Fair
Organised by the Croydon Local Studies Forum, featuring local society stalls including the Crystal Palace Foundation, displays, exhibits, new and secondhand books, videos, and more. Talk by Ian Bevan on the Crystal Palace.
Croydon Local Studies Library & Archives, Level 3, Central Library, Katharine Street, Croydon CR9 1ET
Further information: Crystal Palace Foundation and www.virtualnorwood.com/forum
April 2004
- Saturday 3rd April 2004
Stroke Awareness Day
Drop-in at Safeways supermarket for a free blood pressure check by qualified nurses. Organised by Crystal Palace and Norwood Rotary Club.
Tickets: Free, donations welcome
Safeways, Westow Street, Upper Norwood SE19
May 2004
- none
June 2004
- Saturday 5th June 2004, 11.00am-5.00pm
Crystal Palace 150th Anniversary Weekend
The Crystal Palace Foundation in association with the Crystal Palace Park Rangers will be running a variety of activities designed to reflect the history of the Palace and Park, including guided walks, Victorian and Edwardian funfair and amusements, brass bands and more.
The celebrations will be centred on the Italian or Lower Terrace in Crystal Palace Park.
Further information: Crystal Palace Foundation and www.virtualnorwood.com/forum - Sunday 6th June 2004, 11.00am-5.00pm
Crystal Palace 150th Anniversary Weekend
The Crystal Palace Foundation in association with the Crystal Palace Park Rangers will be running a variety of activities designed to reflect the history of the Palace and Park, including guided walks, Victorian and Edwardian funfair and amusements, brass bands and more.
The celebrations will be centred on the Italian or Lower Terrace in Crystal Palace Park.
Further information: Crystal Palace Foundation and www.virtualnorwood.com/forum - Tuesday 8th June 2004, 7.45pm
Crystal Palace Park Dinosaurs
A fascinating look at the history of the dinosaurs designed by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins presented in a talk by Michael Gilbert
Tickets: £4.00 with refreshments
Crystal Palace Museum, Anerley Hill, London SE19.
Further information: Crystal Palace Foundation or 020 8289 9113. - Thursday 10th June 2004, 7.00am-10.00pm
London Elects
The 10 June 2004 London elections are the most complicated and largest single electoral event ever held in the UK. London's voters will be electing their Mayor, 25 Assembly Members and nine Members of the European Parliament.
Further information: www.londonelects.co.uk/... - Thursday 10th June 2004, 7.45pm
150th Birthday of Crystal Palace Park
Celebrate with a special anniversary talk by Ian Bevan on the history of the Crystal Palace from its construction at Hyde Park to its move to Sydenham in 1854. Making a special guest appearance at the event is Theodora Waite Great Great Granddaughter of Sir Joseph Paxton and Kate Colquhoun the author of the 2003 best seller A Thing in Disguise the Visionary Life of Joseph Paxton who will be signing the new paperback edition of her book.
Tickets: On sale from May 2nd, £5.00 including anniversary buffet
Salvation Army Hall, Westow Street, SE19.
Further information: Crystal Palace Foundation and www.virtualnorwood.com/forum and the CPF events line on 020 8289 9113 - Thursday 17th June 2004, 7.30pm
Dulwich Society Historical Walk
The Dulwich Society Local History Group present "The People's Park" - A Historical Walk led by Dr Jan Piggott in Crystal Palace Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Opening of the Crystal Palace.
Meet at the Penge Gate (beside the Information Office) at 7.30pm.
Further information: Dulwich Society - Saturday 26th June 2004
Upper Norwood Library Fun Day
Fun day to celebrate the opening of the refurbished library
39 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ
July 2004
- Saturday 17th July 2004
Lambeth Country Show
Organised on behalf of Lambeth Council by Ubique Leisure Ltd, the show has all the magical attractions of the traditional country show - traction engines, horticultural competitions, a huge range of farm animals and fairground rides - along with craft-based traders, community stalls, live performance stages and arenas. These include the 'Parade of Steam', a medieval siege re-enactment, a falconry display and much more. Since 1998, the Show has attracted between 100,000 and 120,000 visitors each year.
Free Admission
Brockwell Park, Herne Hill
Further Information: Lambeth Country Show - Sunday 18th July 2004
Lambeth Country Show
Organised on behalf of Lambeth Council by Ubique Leisure Ltd, the show has all the magical attractions of the traditional country show - traction engines, horticultural competitions, a huge range of farm animals and fairground rides - along with craft-based traders, community stalls, live performance stages and arenas. These include the 'Parade of Steam', a medieval siege re-enactment, a falconry display and much more. Since 1998, the Show has attracted between 100,000 and 120,000 visitors each year.
Free Admission
Brockwell Park, Herne Hill
Further Information: Lambeth Country Show - Saturday 24th July 2004
The Bowl 2004 Festival of New Music
Free Admission
Crystal Palace Park Concert Bowl:
Leddington Road, Crystal Palace SE19
Further Information: The Bowl - Sunday 25th July 2004
The Bowl 2004 Festival of New Music
Free Admission
Crystal Palace Park Concert Bowl:
Leddington Road, Crystal Palace SE19
Further Information: The Bowl - Friday 30th July 2004
Norwich Union London Grand Prix
Tickets: Adults £15/£22, Concession (u16, OAP, NUS) £10, Family (2 adults, 2 concessions) £40 from Wayahead.com
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre,
Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood,
London SE19 2BL, UK
www.crystalpalace.co.uk and www.ukathletics.net and www.london.gov.uk/mayor
Also see our photo diary: Grand Prix 2003
August 2004
- Wednesday 25th August 2004, 7.30 for 8pm
Lambeth Horticultural Society Talk
Lambeth Horticultural Society presents an illustrated talk by Virginia Kennedy on "designer decisions: thoughts behind the theories."
Tickets: Free
Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library, Norwood Road, West Norwood SE27
Further information: www.virtualnorwood.com/forum - Saturday 28th August 2004
Six Thousand Chairs
Three day event of live art performance, film and video, sound works and installations:
11am - four hour football match, live art performances, interactive sound works, temporary and video installations
8pm - outdoor film screening, night projections
Tickets: Free
Crystal Palace Park SE19
Further information: Bromley Council - Sunday 29th August 2004
Six Thousand Chairs
Three day event of live art performance, film and video, sound works and installations:
12pm - live art performances, interactive sound works, temporary and video installations, big picnic, deck chair decorating workshop
6pm-8pm - performance works by artists from the London Biennalle to include David Medalla
Tickets: Free
Crystal Palace Park SE19
Further information: Bromley Council - Monday 30th August 2004
Six Thousand Chairs
Three day event of live art performance, film and video, sound works and installations:
12-6pm - interactive sound works and temporary and video installations
Tickets: Free
Crystal Palace Park SE19
Further information: Bromley Council
September 2004
- Thursday 23rd September 2004 to Sunday 26th September 2004, 10am-6pm
Paxton in the Park
An Exhibition of Panels by the Garden History Society celebrating Joseph Paxton's Contribution to Horticulture and Parks Design.
Tickets: Free
Park Information Building, Penge Entrance, Crystal Palace Park SE19
Further information: josephpaxton@hotmail.com
October 2004
- Thursday 14th October 2004, 8pm
The Future of Dulwich Park Following the Lottery Bid
A Public Meeting about Dulwich Park which will include a presentation by land use consultants. It is an opportunity to learn about the latest plans and ask questions.
Tickets: Free
Old Library at Dulwich College, Dulwich
Further information: Dulwich Society - Saturday 16th October 2004, 2.30pm
Friends of West Norwood Cemetery AGM
Following this year's AGM will be a talk on the gruesome history of body snatching, given by long-time FOWNC member Robert Stephenson, who is well known for the study days on Victorian funerary customs which he runs at the City Literary Institute
Tickets: Free
Chatsworth Baptist Church, Chatsworth Way (off Norwood Road), SE27 (enter by second door on right in Idmiston Road).
Further information: Friends of West Norwood Cemetery - Saturday 16th October 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Bolton v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Saturday 16th October 2004, 7pm
Basketball: London Towers v Newcastle Eagles
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Saturday 23rd October 2004, 11am-4pm
Crime Prevention Day
Crime prevention advice from crime prevention officers, Secom Alarms, British Transport Police, Smart Water, Community Safety and Neighbourhood Watch.
Tickets: Free
Norwood Old Library, 14-16 Knights Hill, Norwood
Further information: Lambeth Crime Prevention Panel - Saturday 23rd October 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Crystal Palace v West Brom
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Wednesday 27th October 2004, 7pm
Basketball: London Towers v Sheffield Sharks
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Wednesday 27th October 2004, 8pm
Carling Cup Third Round: Charlton v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Thursday 28th October 2004, 7.30pm
Film on Thursday: Cinema Paradiso (1988 It/Fr, 123 mins, b/w & colour, subtitled. Dir. Giuseppe Tournatore)
Grand Opening Night for Film on Thursday, a member of the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS). At the 176-seater venue, Nettlefold Hall in West Norwood (where part of Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange was filmed), a great range of films are shown on a large-scale cinematic screen, with fantastic sound and raked seating to enhance viewing. Bar and food available. Every ticket includes a free Paradiso cocktail (or beer/wine/soft drink).
Tickets: £3.50 plus £1 membership fee, concessions
Ages: 16 or over, 18 for an 18 certificate film
Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library, Norwood Road, West Norwood SE27
Further information: www.filmonthursday.org - Saturday 30th October 2004, 12.45pm
Barclays Premiership: Birmingham v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club
November 2004
- Saturday 6th November 2004, 5.15pm
Barclays Premiership: Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Thursday 11th November 2004, 7.30pm
Film on Thursday: Mystic River (2003 USA, 137 mins. Dir. Clint Eastwood)
Film on Thursday is a member of the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS). Films are shown at the Nettlefold Hall in West Norwood, a 176-seater venue, with a large-scale cinematic screen, fantastic sound and raked seating to enhance viewing. Bar and food also available.
Tickets: £3.50 plus £1 membership fee, concessions
Ages: 16 or over, 18 for an 18 certificate film
Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library, Norwood Road, West Norwood SE27
Further information: www.filmonthursday.org - Saturday 13th November 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Liverpool v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Saturday 13th November 2004, 7pm
Basketball: London Towers v Milton Keynes
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Saturday 20th November 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Crystal Palace v Newcastle
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Saturday 20th November 2004, 7pm
Basketball: London Towers v Brighton
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Tuesday 23rd November 2004, 7.30pm
Basketball: London Towers v UCONN Huskies
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Thursday 25th November 2004, 7.30pm
Basketball: London Towers v UCONN Huskies
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Thursday 25th November 2004, 7.30pm
Film on Thursday: Goodbye Lenin! (2003 Ger, subtitled, 121 mins. Dir. Wolfgang Becker)
Film on Thursday is a member of the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS). Films are shown at the Nettlefold Hall in West Norwood, a 176-seater venue, with a large-scale cinematic screen, fantastic sound and raked seating to enhance viewing. Bar and food also available.
Tickets: £3.50 plus £1 membership fee, concessions
Ages: 16 or over, 18 for an 18 certificate film
Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library, Norwood Road, West Norwood SE27
Further information: www.filmonthursday.org - Sunday 21st November 2004, 10.45am
Lambeth Peace Week Parade
The forming up point will be Gipsy Hill Police Station at 10.45am. Coaches will then go to Milkwood Road. The Parade assembles in the playground of Jessop Primary School in Milkwood Road at 11.45, departing at 12.15 and processing along Milkwood Road, Hinton Road and Coldharbour Lane to the Peace Garden at St. Mathews Church where, at 12.45, a Tree of Hope will be planted. Following the Parade, participants are invited to join in a Celebration and networking event being held in the Assembly Rooms in Acre Lane.
Further information: Contact Superintendent Andy Tarrant on 07796 997485 - Saturday 27th November 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Southampton v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club
December 2004
- Saturday 4th December 2004, 7.00pm
Basketball: London Towers v Sheffield
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Sunday 5th December 2004, 4.05pm
Barclays Premiership: Crystal Palace v Charlton
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Thursday 9th December 2004, 7.30pm
Film on Thursday: Buffalo Soldiers (2001 UK/Ger, 98 mins. Dir. Gregor Jordan)
Film on Thursday is a member of the British Federation of Film Societies (BFFS). Bar and food also available.
Tickets: £3.50 plus £1 membership fee, concessions
Ages: 16 or over, 18 for an 18 certificate film
Nettlefold Hall, West Norwood Library, Norwood Road, West Norwood SE27
Further information: www.filmonthursday.org - Saturday 11th December 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Crystal Palace v Blackburn
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Saturday 11th December 2004, 7.00pm
Basketball: London Towers v Chester
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Saturday 18th December 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Manchester United v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Saturday 18th December 2004, 7.00pm
Basketball: London Towers v Birmingham
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, Ledrington Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2BL, UK
Further information: London Towers - Sunday 26th December 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Crystal Palace v Portsmouth
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club - Tuesday 28th December 2004, 3pm
Barclays Premiership: Tottenham v Crystal Palace
Further information: Crystal Palace Football Club
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