I will remember August 8th for a very long time. Mainly for the riots that plagued the streets of London (and – even closer to home – central Croydon) but also because it was the night of the first #PurleyDinnerClub.
#PurleyDinnerClub is the older, more louche brother of #PurleyBreakfastClub. My vision for both groups is for them to be a focal point for tweeters and non-tweeters in Croydon who want to make friends, connect with their neighbours and develop a more community-focussed mindset.
Tonight’s inaugural event was a reminder that although some aspects of Croydon’s community was in turmoil, there are also groups of people who want to change our fine town for the better and make a discernible improvement to the borough. If it’s just through casual meet-ups with our fellow man, so be it!
Now – more than ever – community-minded groups of closely-knit people who talk, take an interest in each other and tangibly (rather than virtually) connect are needed. I hope #purleydinnerclub is able to make a small contribution to this ideal 🙂
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It was indeed a good night and I just wish the rest of the area could have had as good a night. What’s happening in Croydon is just awful…. I like rebellion but this is just senseless.
More #purleydinnerclub and less #croydonriots for the future, please x
Thank you Jenny! Glad that you got home safely – we’re going to do great things for Croydon…don’t you worry 🙂
Here here Jenny,
More #PurleyDinnerClub and #PurleyBreakfastClub and less #CroydonRiots
Well done Jonny, it was a great evening despite whatever else was going on, the community spirit was not hindered, in fact, I think it was strengthened.
Wendy
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