Great day for Addiscombe with the Addiscombe in Action event on 14th July 2012

Over 100 residents attended the various events across the Addiscombe Ward on Saturday, and the feedback from participants was that they all had a good time and enjoyed meeting other local residents. Many commented that it was also good to see some of the hidden gems of Addiscombe, particularly the youth club Sir Philip Game [...]

Sir Philip Game Youth Centre needs your help

On 16/08/2011, in Sir Philip Game Centre, by Sean

Following the decision earlier this year by Croydon Conservatives to drastically reduce funding for youth services in Croydon, the Sir Philip Game is seeking volunteers to help run its new Thursday and Friday nights sessions. The Sir Philip Game Centre, based in Morland Avenue, is also looking for funding to help run these sessions, and [...]

Croydon Council to cut all funding from Sir Philip Game Centre

On 13/02/2011, in Croydon Council, Sir Philip Game Centre, by Sean

Following the 24th January 2011 Croydon Council Cabinet’s meeting decision to cut all the £28K funding Sir Philip Game Centre and £10K funding from the Addiscombe Boys and Girls Club, the matter was referred to the Scrutiny & Overview Committee to review. To help ease the cut the Croydon Council is offering a £65K transition [...]

Funding Cuts by Croydon Council threatens Sir Philip Game Centre and Addiscombe Boys & Girls Club Futures

On 14/01/2011, in Sir Philip Game Centre, by Sean

At the 24th January 2011 Cabinet Meeting, Croydon Conservatives will propose a cut of £28.7K funding in the grant to Sir Philip Game Centre and £10k from Addiscombe Boys & Girls Club . 8 other Youth Clubs in Croydon are to have their funding cut, and it seems some may have to close. The future [...]