Events in 2008

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We hope you find our information about local events useful but please check with the promoter to confirm details as changes can (and do) occur and we can't accept responsibility for any inaccuracies in our guide. Details of events are available for 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

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January 2008

  • Tuesday 1st January 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Norwich
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 12th January 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Wolverhampton v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 19th January 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Bristol City
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Tuesday 29th January 2008, 7.45pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Leicester v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Thursday 31st January 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Social Event
    Our 28th social event for members and friends of Virtual Norwood. This is a public event, not a private party, so there is no condition of entry and you can bring your friends with you too. Please vote in the poll on the forum if you want to come along.
    The Railway Bell, Cawnpore Street, SE19
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum

February 2008

  • Saturday 2nd February 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Southampton
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Wednesday 6th February 2008, 7.00pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    Domali, Westow Street, Upper Norwood
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Friday 8th February 2008, 7.45pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Charlton v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Tuesday 12th February 2008, 7.45pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Ipswich
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Monday 18th February 2008, 7.45pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Bristol City v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 23rd February 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 23rd February 2008, 8.30pm
    Gipsy Hill Comedy: At the Gipsy Hill Tavern, Tickets £6
    Further Information: Gipsy Hill Comedy

March 2008

  • Saturday 1st March 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Preston v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Tuesday 4th March 2008, 7.45pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Cardiff
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Wednesday 5th March 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    The Railway Bell, Cawnpore Street, SE19
    Further Information: Book Club
  • Saturday 8th March 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Colchester
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Wednesday 12th March 2008, 7.45pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: West Brom v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 15th March 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Barnsley
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 22nd March 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Sheff Wed v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 22nd March 2008, 8.30pm
    Gipsy Hill Comedy: Robin Ince, Andrew O'Neill, Ian Smith, Natalie Luurtsema & MC Holly Walsh
    Further Information: www.gipsyhillcomedy.co.uk
  • Thursday 27th March 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Social Event
    Our 29th social event for members and friends of Virtual Norwood. This is a public event, not a private party, so there is no condition of entry and you can bring your friends with you too. Please vote in the poll on the forum if you want to come along.
    The Black Sheep, Westow Hill, SE19
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Saturday 29th March 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Blackpool
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club

April 2008

  • Wednesday 2nd April 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    Further Information: Book Club
  • Saturday 5th April 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Stoke v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 12th April 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Scunthorpe
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 19th April 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Watford v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Saturday 26th April 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Hull v Crystal Palace
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club

May 2008

  • Sunday 4th May 2008, 3pm
    The Coca-Cola Football League Championship: Crystal Palace v Burnley
    Further Information: Crystal Palace Football Club
  • Tuesday 6th May 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    Further Information: Book Club
  • Thursday 9th May 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Social Event
    Our 30th social event for members and friends of Virtual Norwood. This is a public event, not a private party, so there is no condition of entry and you can bring your friends with you too. Please vote in the poll on the forum if you want to come along.
    The Park, Elder Road, SE27
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Sunday 25th May 2008, 7.30pm
    Sunday Night Adventure Club
    A night of one-off stand-up comedy, games and prizes hosted by Josie Long. Entry £5. Upstairs at the Black Sheep, 23 Westow Hill SE19 1TQ.
    Further information: [1]

June 2008

  • Saturday 7th June 2008, 12pm
    Unveiling of The Crystal Palace Corner
    Crystal Palace Park
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Tuesday 10th June 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    Further Information: Book Club
  • Sunday 15th June 2008
    Virtual Norwood's 10th Anniversary
  • Tuesday 17th June 2008, 7pm for 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood 10th Anniversary Social Event
    Our 31st social event for members and friends of Virtual Norwood. Please see the topic on the forum for further details.
    Lorenzo, 73 Westow Hill, SE19
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Saturday 21st June 2008, 10am-4pm
    Love Our Shops
    A celebration of the Crystal Palace Triangle
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum

July 2008

  • Saturday 5th July 2008, 11am-6pm
    The Crystal Palace Park Victorian Weekend
    Crystal Palace Park, Italian Terrace, entrance off Anerley Hill (A214), London SE19
    Stand and visitor enquiries: 07966 909902, jamesbotton21@yahoo.co.uk
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Sunday 6th July 2008, 11am-6pm
    The Crystal Palace Park Victorian Weekend
    Crystal Palace Park, Italian Terrace, entrance off Anerley Hill (A214), London SE19
    Stand and visitor enquiries: 07966 909902, jamesbotton21@yahoo.co.uk
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Friday 11th July 2008, 7.30pm-9pm
    Pierre Chapeaud photography exhibition
    The Alma Pub, 95 Church Road, Upper Norwood, London SE19 2TA
    RSVP: thealmagallery@yahoo.co.uk
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Thursday 24th July 2008, 7.00pm
    Virtual Norwood Social Event
    Our 32nd social event for members and friends of Virtual Norwood. This is a public event, not a private party, so there is no condition of entry and you can bring your friends with you too. Please vote in the poll on the forum if you want to come along.
    The Bridge House Tavern, 2 High Street, Penge SE20
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum

August 2008

  • Tuesday 12th August 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    Further Information: Book Club

September 2008

  • Saturday 13th September 11.00am to 5.00pm
    Crystal Palace Local History Festival
    Old Tyme Music Hall by the Croydon Stagers. First Steps in Family History by Elizabeth Silverthorne. The Crystal Palace Story told by John Greatrex. Famous Buildings and Landmarks of Norwood by Keith Holdaway. Upper Norwood Past and Present by Rockmount School pupils. Crystal Palace Park Historical Walk led by The Dulwich Society. Crystal Palace Foundation presents The Crystal Palace is on fire! Alastair Cameron on Charles Darwin and Crystal Palace Park. Joseph Paxton Society on Crystal Palace and television history. Victorian policeman and 1920s flapper in attendance! Displays on the history of the library and the Crystal Palace. Local historical societies at the library.
    The Upper Norwood Joint Library
    Admission: Free
    Further information: telephone 020 8670 2551 or collect a leaflet from the library.
  • Tuesday 23rd September at 7.30pm
    An Evening with Kate Colquhoun
    The author of A thing in disguise - the visionary life of Joseph Paxton talks about the man who created the Crystal Palace.
    The Upper Norwood Joint Library
    Admission: Free
    Further information: telephone 020 8670 2551 or collect a leaflet from the library.
  • Saturday 27th September 11.00am to 5.00pm
    Crystal Palace Local History Festival
    Crystal Palace Foundation presents The Crystal Palace is on fire! Dickensian Magic Show. Tracing your Ancestors with Beryl Cheeseman. 1940s Music Show with The Old Tyme Players. Pissarro in Norwood presented by Richard Lines. Discover your Family History in the National Archives. Victorian-style Punch and Judy Show. The History of Your House by Don Bianco. Upper Norwood Triangle Historical Walkabout led by The Dulwich Society. Local Historical Societies at the library. Victorian organ-grinder. Displays on the history of the library and the Crystal Palace.
    The Upper Norwood Joint Library
    Admission: Free
    Further information: telephone 020 8670 2551 or collect a leaflet from the library.

October 2008

  • Saturday 4th October 2008, 10.30am-4.30pm. Admission free
    Family Fun Day
    Launch of the first ever Crystal Palace Park and Read event at our Family Fun Day, with magic show, crafts, balloon creations, storytelling, competitions, face-painting and 'Animal Magic' with live animals!
    Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ.Tel:020 8670 2551.
  • Monday 6th October 2008, 4.00pm-6.00pm. Admission free
    Puppet Workshop
    Puppeteer Drew Colby will be showing children aged 5-8 how to create puppets as if by magic!
    Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ.Tel:020 8670 2551.
  • Tuesday 7th October 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Wednesday 8th October 2008, 7.30pm
    Virtual Norwood Book Club
    Further Information: Book Club
  • Thursday 9th October 2008, 7.00pm
    Virtual Norwood Social Event
    Our 33rd social event for members and friends of Virtual Norwood. This is a public event, not a private party, so there is no condition of entry and you can bring your friends with you too. Please vote in the poll on the forum if you want to come along.
    The Royal Albert, Westow Hill, Upper Norwood SE19
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum
  • Thursday 9th October 2008, 2.00pm-6.30pm. Admission free
    Children's Book Week Readathon
    Take part in a sponsored Readathon to raise funds for Book Aid International.Sponsor forms available form the library. Open to all age groups.
    Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ.Tel:020 8670 2551.
  • Monday 13th October 2008, 4.30pm-6.00pm
    The Big Draw at UNJL
    World-famous cartoonist Tayo Fatunla will be teaching adults and older children how to create cartoons, whilst younger children can take part in a Crystal Palace Park and Read drawing competition.
    Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ.Tel:020 8670 2551.
  • Tuesday 14th October 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm. Admission free
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Tuesday 21st October 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th October 2008, 8pm
    Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens by Bill Russell and Janet Hood
    South London Theatre, The Old Fire Station, 2a Norwood High Street, London SE27
    Elegies is a collection of songs and monologues inspired by the AIDS memorial quilt - a memorial to the lives of people who have died of AIDS-related causes. Surprisingly the show is fun and serves as a celebration of the lives of people affected. The subject matter is dark and moving at times, but overall is presented with humour and joy.
    Further information: South London Theatre or ring the box office on 020 8670 3474
  • Tuesday 28th October 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Thursday 30th October 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm. Admission free
    Author Julie Myerson visits the Upper Norwood Joint Library
    The author of this year's Crystal Palace Park and Read novel 'Something Might Happen' will be speaking about how she creates her books and her life as an author
    Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ.Tel:020 8670 2551.
  • Thursday 30th October 2008, 8-11pm. Admission free
    FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION II
    the very best in acoustic music from around London and further afield
    Christ Church, 1 Highland Road, Gipsy Hill, SE19 1DP
    This months' lineup ... Liz Williams, Amelia Tucker, MJ Hibbett and Edd Garratt
    more details at www.freedomexpression.co.uk

November 2008

  • Tuesday 4th November 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Tuesday 4th to Saturday 8th November, 8pm
    Inheritance by Hannie Rayson
    South London Theatre, The Old Fire Station, 2a Norwood High Street, London SE27
    Hannie Rayson’s brilliant drama takes issues of Australian identity and plays them through the personal tensions of a family. Inheritance explores the impact of decisions made in the name of blood ties. The family is divided by liberal political views and entrenched racism. Whilst some of the family have built lives away from the home, others have suffered the diminishing returns of working the land.
    For further information see South London Theatre or ring the box office on 020 8670 3474
  • Wednesday 5th November 2008, 5pm-10pm
    Crystal Palace Park Fireworks
    Family Funfair and Fireworks Display. Gates open 5pm. Children's fireworks display 7pm. Main fireworks display 8pm. Funfair will be open from 5pm-10pm.
    Crystal Palace Park
    Tickets purchased on the gate. Adults (14 and over) and unaccompanied children £5.00, children £3.00, under 5's free. Car Parking £2.00
    Further information: Virtual Norwood Forum or Billy Davis/Steve Staddon 07971 007012 palacefireworks@aol.com
  • Tuesday 11th November 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Tuesday 18th November 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Tuesday 18th to Saturday 22nd November, 2008, 8pm
    King Lear by William Shakespeare
    South London Theatre, The Old Fire Station, 2a Norwood High Street, London SE27
    King Lear of Britain decides to retire and divide his kingdom between his three daughters, giving the better land to the daughter who claims to love him the most. Goneril and Regan, both flatter him and are rewarded. Cordelia, Lear's youngest and favourite daughter, refuses to say anymore than that she loves him as much as a daughter should. Lear becomes enraged and disowns her, splitting her share of the kingdom between his two older daughters.
    For further information, please go to South London Theatre or ring the box office on 020 8670 3474
  • Tuesday 25th November 2008, 7.30pm-9.00pm
    Hatha/Sivananda Yoga Class in West Norwood
    Usually includes some breathing (pranayama), warm up, sequences of Sun Salutation (Surya namaskar) to prepare the body for various postures (asanas) and a period of final relaxation (savasana).
    Cheviot Road, West Norwood, SE27
    Investment £10. Contact Michelle to book your place.
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum or contact Michelle on 07956 127366.
  • Saturday 29th November

10.00am -5.00pm
'Frost Fest at the Library'.
10.00 onwards - Meet Superman and various 'frosty' visitors, 'sound and vision' presentations and browse through our big, big booksale.
11.00am Mr Bonkers Christmas Show, with balloons, magic, conjuring, puppets and seasonal mayhem
12.00 noon. Little Actors Interactive Drama Workshop featuring 'Narnia'.
1.00 pm. 'That Pesky Rat' puppet show and crafts.
2.00 pm.'Joseph and his amazing Crystal Palace'.
3.00 pm. Prize-giving for winners of the 'Crystal Palace Park and Read' competitions.
3.15 pm. Author Alex Wheatle visits the Upper Norwood Joint Library.The author of 'Brixton Rock','The Seven Sisters','East of Acre Lane' and 'Crystal Palace Park and Read' 2008 novel 'The Dirty South' wll be talking about his books and how he creates characters and contemporary stories with a local flavour.
3.45 pm. 'The Christmas Race'. A fast paced fun filled seasonal show for the whole family.
The Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ. Tel:020 8670 2551.
This event is part of the 'Crystal Palace Triangle Festival', 10.00am until late. Five markets, music, entertainment and events all around the Triangle. Contact Andy on 07956323164 for more details.

December 2008

  • Saturday 6th December 2008, 11am - 3pm
    Paxton School - Christmas Market
    Delicious, international home-made food, cakes and mulled wine. Arts & Crafts, Christmas gifts, Face painting, Massage etc. Plus Santa's Grotto!
    Woodland Road Se19
    Admission £1, children free
    Further Information: Virtual Norwood Forum.

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  • Saturday 13th December 2008, 11am - 5pm
    'Robots Day' and 'Christmas of the Future' Special
    From 11am. Meet Darth Vadar and his Imperial Guard, R2D2, Arbie the Robot and a real Dalek in the library!
    11am - 12.30pm and 3.30pm - 5pm. Father Christmas will visit the library to listen to children's Christmas wishes and provide some lovely presents.
    11.30am - 3.30pm. Graphic Novels and Manga Workshop with Al Davison. Learn how to create your own graphic novels with the author of 'Spiral Cage'.
    1.30 - 3pm. Author Alex Milway will be talking about his 'Mousehunter' books and hosting a 'mouse-drawing workshop'!
    3.30 - 4.30pm. The first-ever Upper Norwood Joint Library Christmas pantomime as 'Aladdin' comes to Crystal Palace!
    The Upper Norwood Joint Library, 39-41 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TJ. Tel:020 8670 2551 for more information.

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