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- [Book a place on defibrillator training](https://thorntonheath.net/defibrillator-training/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team has been working with the @ldn_ambulance service (LAS) to organise a community session on use of defibrillators, CPR and to touch on bleeding control. This will be from 7.00-8.30pm on Thursday 18th June 2026 at Pegasus Academy Brigstock Site, 129-133 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath CR7 7JN. There will only be
- [Our upcoming hustings dates for local elections.](https://thorntonheath.net/hustings2026/) - With local elections on May 7th, do you know who’s standing in your ward or for the role of Elected Mayor of Croydon, and what they’ll actually do for our community? Come along to our Hustings events and hear directly from the people asking for your vote. Councillor Hustings 🗓️ Thursday 16 April, 7–8.30pm📍 St
- [THCAT Annual Report 2024–2025](https://thorntonheath.net/annual-report-24-25/) - Download our latest Annual Report for a clear, simple look at what we’ve been working on in Thornton Heath throughout the year, plus an overview of our finances. If you find yourself thinking, “I’d love to get more involved” or “I’ve got a project idea bubbling away”, please drop us a quick email at action@thorntonheath.net or pop over
- [Let’s dress the fir trees with CR7 love ❤️](https://thorntonheath.net/valentines2026/) - As Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, here’s a little weekend mission… Let’s decorate the two fir trees opposite the station with wind and rainproof red tokens of love! Think ribbons and bows, Lego hearts, cork creations, wire, wood, laminated notes, clever bits of upcycled packaging. One person’s odds and ends can become another’s heart in the
- [Our Festive Door Wreath Competition is back!!](https://thorntonheath.net/wreathcompetition25/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team invites "Thornton Heathers" to participate in this year’s Festive Door Wreath Competition! All residents in the three wards (Bensham Manor, Thornton Heath & West Thornton) can take part, and feel free to be as creative as you like! 1st Prize: £25 Sainsburys Gift Voucher 2nd Prize: £15 Sainsburys Gift Voucher
- [New signs to discourage littering](https://thorntonheath.net/ah-signs/) - In a short gardening club session on Saturday at Ambassador House these new signs were put up (fingers crossed that they have some impact). We also transplanted a buddleia to fill a hole and watered planters under the building's overhang.
- [Celebrating a decade of THCAT!](https://thorntonheath.net/10years/) - THCAT's 10th anniversary celebration was a great success — even if we couldn't quite rival The Traitors finale for audience numbers! Those who came along shared some brilliant ideas for the community, and we were thrilled to welcome a few new volunteers to the team too. Hooray for that! Would you like to get involved
- [An invitation to November's Annual General Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/agm2025/) - It’s that time of year again! The Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) will soon be holding our Annual General Meeting — a chance to celebrate what we’ve achieved together and look ahead to the year to come.📍 When: Thursday, 6 November 2025🕖 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM📌 Where: St Andrew’s Church Hall, 45 Brook Road (entrance on Quadrant Road) CR7 7RDWe’ll be sharing highlights from our Annual
- [Our Daffodil Competition is back!](https://thorntonheath.net/daffcomp2026/) - October is the time to get those bulbs in for a springtime display of daffodils. Please join our competition and help brighten up Thornton Heath!
- [We Are Thornton Heath (WATH) launches fun photo competition this August](https://thorntonheath.net/wathcomp/) - THrough the Lens: Summer in Thornton Heath WATH Photo Competition – August 2025This competition has been organised by We Are Thornton Heath, not Thornton Heath Community Action Team. We'd love to see Thornton Heath summers through your eyes. Whether it's a photo you already have, or one you're about to take. Think places, faces, lost
- [July 15th: Parking & Fraud Prevention Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting150725/) - Our next THCAT public meeting is Tuesday 15th July, from 7-8.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, entrance on Quadrant Road, CR7 7DA. As well as Chris Wortley, the Council's Head of Parking Services, we will be welcoming Beth from Barclays who will be delivering a session around fraud and scam prevention for all members of the community. Beth
- [WATH Update: Spring refresh & new business sign-ups!](https://thorntonheath.net/wath-upgrade/) - With Spring here, we thought it was the perfect time to upgrade the We Are Thornton Heath (WATH) platform and pave the way for exciting new features (more about this later!) As part of this refresh, we recently sent out over 120 invitations to local organisations and groups to join the platform—and we’re thrilled to
- [Meet Your Councillors: 2025 Surgery Calendar](https://thorntonheath.net/2025-councillor-surgery-calendar/) - We’ve put together a handy, printable PDF that lists the 2025 Ward Surgeries for the Thornton Heath, Bensham Manor, and West Thornton councillor areas. These are great opportunities to chat with your local councillors about what matters most to you—whether it’s an issue you’re passionate about or just something that’s been on your mind. Download pdf
- [Meet the Mayor: 14th April 2025](https://thorntonheath.net/meet-the-mayor-14th-april-2025/) - Subsequent to the THCAT meeting with Mayor Jason Perry in October 2024, we are pleased to say we have arranged for a follow up on Monday 14 April at St Albans Church Hall from 7-8.30pm. Please do join. No need to book. The minutes from the last meeting are available in pdf form here.
- [Meet your Councillors: 19th March 2025, 7pm](https://thorntonheath.net/meet-your-councillors-19th-march-2025-7pm/) - Meet Your Local Councillors – Find Out How They Can Help You! Ever wondered what your local councillors can and can’t do for you? Now’s your chance to find out! We’ve invited councillors from all three Thornton Heath wards to join us at our next THCAT meeting. This is your opportunity to:✅ Meet your councillors face-to-face✅ Understand
- [Can you help save the Chaldon Path planters?](https://thorntonheath.net/help-save-the-chaldon-path-planters/) - Chaldon Path, the walkway connecting Beverstone Road to Nutfield Road (Google map view), has two large planters at the Beverstone Road end. These were placed back in 2016 at THCAT’s request, with the aim of bringing greenery to the space. For a while, they were looked after, but over time, they have fallen into disrepair—often
- [Thornton Heath's Daffodil Competition!](https://thorntonheath.net/daffodilcompetition/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team invites “Thornton Heathers” to participate in our Spring Daffodil Competition. As we walk along our streets, those early spring days would be brightened by seeing “a host of golden daffodils... fluttering and dancing in the breeze”. What are the competition categories? There will be three categories with a prize for the best display in each one:
- ['Celebrating Love in Thornton Heath' returns](https://thorntonheath.net/love2025/) - Our ‘Celebrating Love in Thornton Heath’ project is back again this Valentine’s. Just like the last years, we’ll be tying ribbons, hearts and messages to the railings opposite the train station and we’d love for as many of us locals to join in as possible. These tokens of love could be for your family, your
- [Minutes from THCAT's community meeting with Mayor Perry](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-151024/) - Here are the minutes from the community meeting we had with guest Mayor Jason Perry on the 15th October 2024.
- [THCAT's Updated Constitution](https://thorntonheath.net/constitution/) - Have a read of our updated constitution here.
- [Thornton Heath's Festive Wreath and Garland Competition is back!](https://thorntonheath.net/wreathcompetition/) - The Thornton Heath Community Action Team Festive Wreath and Garland competition for 2024 is now open! Feel free to be as creative and inventive as you like! How to enter Participants should email their name, address, and a clear photo of their wreath to action@thorntonheath.net using “Festive Door Wreath” as the subject line. Graham will
- [Reporting](https://thorntonheath.net/reporting/) - As many local residents have asked the Thornton Heath Community Action Team for guidance on reporting various issues, we’ve put together a list of useful contacts for reporting rubbish or environment-related concerns to help improve our area. Head to our Reporting page to view the list, find out how to find it in the We
- [How to snap up your free 'We Are Thornton Heath' business account!](https://thorntonheath.net/weareth-business-account-setup/) - There are over 50 events already listed in We Are Thornton Heath for this summer!* I know some folk are finalising details before adding theirs, so there are even more to come. If you're organising any events and are ready to learn how to use We Are Thornton Heath to advertise them, just drop me (Tilly) a
- [EGM & AGM Minutes](https://thorntonheath.net/egm2024/) - Download meeting minutes
- [Community meeting with Mayor Jason Perry](https://thorntonheath.net/community-meeting-with-mayor-jason-perry/) - You're invited to join the Thornton Heath Community Action Team for a public meeting with Elected Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry on Tuesday 15th October, 7-8:30pm. Location: St Andrew's Church Hall, Quadrant Road CR7 7DA Mayor Perry will be discussing the recent Thornton Heath clean-up 'Blitz', the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), and other developments that
- [Annual Report 2023-2024](https://thorntonheath.net/annual-report-2023-2024/) - Download report
- [THCAT Annual General Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-annual-general-meeting/)
- [Annual Report 2022-2023](https://thorntonheath.net/annual-report-2022-2023/) - Download report
- [CONSTITUTION OF THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM](https://thorntonheath.net/constitution-of-thornton-heath-community-action-team/) - CONSTITUTION OF THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM January 2015, revised June 2021 Draft August 2024 (proposed changes highlighted) 1. NAMEa) The name of the organisation shall be THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM (THCAT) 2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESa) The purpose of THCAT is to take action to improve the local area, contributing to making it cleaner, greener and safer, promoting local
- [THCAT Minutes Thursday 6th June 2024](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-minutes-thursday-6th-june-2024/)
- [THCAT Public Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/1811-2/) - We're happy to announce the next THCAT public meeting will take place on Thursday 6th June from 7 - 8:30pm at St Albans Hall, 1 Whitehorse Lane, LONDON SE25 6RD.
- [Gardening Club - Saturday 6th March 2024](https://thorntonheath.net/gardening-club-saturday-6th-march-2024/)
- [THCAT Community Meeting Minutes 14/3/2024](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-community-meeting-minutes-14-3-2024/) - THCAT-Minutes-2024-03Download
- [Thornton Heath Community Action Team Community Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-community-action-team-community-meeting/) - THCAT-Final-Invitation-2024-03-14Download
- [Blossom Watch 2024](https://thorntonheath.net/blossom-watch-2024/) - THCAT is inviting you to take part in #Blossomwatch on social media (initiated by National Trust) by posting photos of beautiful blossom in Thornton Heath. All you have to do is share your photo on X, Facebook and/or Instagram, state where you've seen it and add the hashtags #Blossomwatch, #ThorntonHeath and #BlossomwatchThorntonHeath. We'd like to show some of the
- [Minutes of Community Meeting of THCAT 23/11/23 @ St Andrew's Church Hall](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-community-meeting-of-thcat-23-11-23-st-andrews-church-hall/) - THCAT-Minutes-2023-11-FINAL-Draft-for-review-1Download
- [Public Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/public-meeting/) - Hi everyone, please save the date of THCAT's next public meeting - Thursday 14th March from 7.30-9.00pm. Details to follow shortly...
- [Christmas Door Wreath & Garland Competition](https://thorntonheath.net/christmas-door-wreath-garland-competition/) - Closing date: midnight on Monday 18 December Once again THCAT will be running the popular Christmas door wreath and garland competition showcasing our many talented, creative locals (see photos below from last year)! This competition is for residents of TH's 3 wards - Bensham Manor, Thornton Heath and West Thornton. Please email a photo of
- [THCAT Seasonal Event](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-seasonal-event/) - Update: It's going to be rather cold on Saturday ( 3C) but dry with some sunshine. Please remember your hat, scarf, gloves etc Is anyone else able to come help us, especially with decorating the railings? Hoping many of you will be able to support our seasonal event this coming Saturday, 2 December: 1-3 pm
- [Minutes of Community Meeting of Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) held at St Alban’s Church Wednesday 18 October 2023](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-community-meeting-of-thornton-heath-community-action-team-thcat-held-at-st-albans-church-wednesday-18-october-2023/) - THCAT-Minutes-2023-10-FINAL7082Download
- [THCAT Public Meeting: 6th September 2023](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-public-meeting-mingle-minutes-18th-october-2023/) - Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) held at St Alban’s Church Hall on Wednesday 6 September 2023 Welcome by Andrea, the ChairHealth and Safety - Father Sean explained the location of fire exits, toiletsand kitchen.Apologies - Paul Voden, Beulah Coombs, Mohammed MirFinancial Report Andrea asked David, treasurer, to
- [THCAT Public Meeting & Mingle: 18th October 2023](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-public-meeting-mingle-18th-october-2023/) - Please save the date! The first public THCAT meeting with the new committee will be in the evening on Wednesday 18 October at St Alban's Church Hall. We plan to start the meeting at 7.30pm but with the opportunity to come at 7.00pm to mingle and meet everyone! Also, as a special treat for this
- [Replanting empty tree pits in Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/treepits/) - Averil and Linda recently met with Richard Edwards, trees and woodland officer for Croydon. He has applied for several different grants for trees including one for streets with no trees or tree pits in Thornton Heath, and another for streets with empty tree pits. He said it would be very helpful if we could provide a
- [Exciting News: Join us for the THCAT AGM and help shape the future of Thornton Heath!](https://thorntonheath.net/agm2023/) - We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) Annual General Meeting (AGM), where you have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our vibrant community. Here's what you need to know: Date: Wednesday 6th SeptemberTime: 7-8.30pmLocation: St Alban the Martyr’s Church Hall, 1 Whitehorse Lane SE25
- [Desmond Dekker Day celebrations on the 19th August](https://thorntonheath.net/desmonddekkerday/) - The Friends of Trumble Gardens, in partnership with Thornton Heath Community Action Team, have been working hard to improve Trumble Gardens. We have held several action days that the community has supported and behind the scenes, we have funded improvements to the run down park hut. The council also has plans to extend the playground.
- [Save the date: 19th August 2023](https://thorntonheath.net/savethedate-19aug2023/) - Are you ready for a fantastic and friendly experience right in the heart of Thornton Heath? Mark your calendars for Saturday August 19th, 2023, from 1-5pm, because something exciting is afoot! Join us for a spectacular daytime community event that promises to be filled with delicious food, live music, and a whole lot of fun!
- [THCAT join the Croydon Community Lottery](https://thorntonheath.net/croydoncommunitylottery/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team is excited to announce that we are signed up as a cause for the Croydon Community Lottery. The lottery is an online lottery that raises money for local good causes in Croydon. It’s a fun and easy way to support local charities and community groups while having a chance to
- [Thornton Heath Local's photo calendar competition: Deadline 22nd October](https://thorntonheath.net/calendar/) - Members of the Thornton Heath Local Facebook page have launched a fun photography competition for local residents. 12 winners will be selected by the public at the Thornton Heath Festive Fair on the 12th November at the Salvation Army, 11-4pm. These 12 winners will have their photos printed in a Thornton Heath 2023 calendar, which
- [New planter on Brook Road bridge](https://thorntonheath.net/brookroadbridgeplanter/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team is excited to announce the installation of a new planter on Brook Road bridge. The blue and red planter was designed, built and painted by Graham (THCAT's co Vice-Chair). We would like to extend a big thank you to Linda Myers for providing transport, donating plants and for doing the
- [THCAT at the Spring Fair](https://thorntonheath.net/spring-fair/) - The Thornton Heath Community Action Team is really excited to be participating in the upcoming Thornton Heath Spring Fair at the Salvation Army on April 1st. We'll be hosting a stall at the event, where we'll be showcasing THCAT projects and initiatives. We'd love to connect with more members of the local community, and will
- [Trumble Gardens Action Day: 29th April 2023](https://thorntonheath.net/trumble-gardens-29-april/) - 2022 saw the formation of the Friends of Trumble Gardens group and this will be their fifth Action Day. But they need your help. They'll be in Trumble Gardens between 10am-1pm. If you can spare even an hour you will make a huge difference to what is a lovely ornamental garden that has been neglected
- [Trumble Gardens Action Day: 18 March 2023](https://thorntonheath.net/trumble-gardens-action-day-18-march-2023/) - 2022 saw the formation of the Friends of Trumble Gardens group and we undertook three very successful Action Days. We aim to do likewise in 2023 but, we need your help. We’ll be there between 10am and will finish by 1pm. If you can spare an hour you will make a huge difference to what
- [Don't let this tradition wilt: Help keep Thornton Heath In Bloom alive!](https://thorntonheath.net/help-keep-in-bloom-alive/) - As we approach the summer season, Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) is considering whether to continue our annual In Bloom competition. We take great pride in this event, which gives residents, schools, groups and businesses in Thornton Heath, Bensham Manor and West Thornton the chance to show off their gardening skills. In case you
- [Join us and 'Meet the Mayor' (9th March 7-8.30pm)](https://thorntonheath.net/meetthemayor/) - It is almost a year on from when Mayor Jason Perry, attended a hustings event organised by Thornton Heath Community Action Team where we heard from candidates of all parties campaigning to become Croydon’s first directly elected mayor. We have invited Mayor Perry back to get an update on his first year in office as
- [Another successful 'Gardening Club with Linda' session.](https://thorntonheath.net/gardening-club-0423/) - Another successful 'Gardening Club with Linda' session at Ambassador House this afternoon! Thank you to Linda, Cass, David, Paul, and Gaëtane for braving the forecourt micro climate… is it ever not cold and windy on AH forecourt? To find out how you can help us, check out our events page. THCAT events
- [Join us in 'Celebrating Love in Thornton Heath'.](https://thorntonheath.net/valentines2023/) - Our ‘Celebrating Love in Thornton Heath’ project is back again this Valentine’s. Just like last year, we’ll be tying ribbons, hearts and messages to the railings opposite the train station and we’d love for as many of us locals to join in as possible. These tokens of love could be for your family, your partner,
- [Thornton Heath Community Action Team - Annual Report 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-community-action-team-annual-report-2018/) - Click here to download THCAT's 2019 Report
- [And the winners of our first Christmas door wreath competition are…](https://thorntonheath.net/wreathcompetitionwinners/) - Thank you to everyone who entered our first Christmas door wreath competition and thank you to those who voted for your favourites via our Facebook group. You are all winners because you took part, and we really appreciate your efforts to bring a bit of festive cheer to local residents in Thornton Heath. It was
- [Christmas Door Wreath Competition – deadline 12th December 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/christmaswreathcompetition2022/) - Buy or make a Christmas door wreath and be in the running to win Amazon vouchers. This year Thornton Heath Community Action Team is running a festive competition to find the best door wreath or door garland in Thornton Heath. You could go traditional with a circular wreath of fir, berries and cones, or get
- [Knife Injury First Aid Reminder Sheet](https://thorntonheath.net/knife-injury-first-aid-reminder-sheet/) - Thank you to those who attended our 'First Aid for Knife Crime' session with the London Ambulance Service on 23 November 2022. Here are some notes from the meeting.
- [First Aid for Knife Crime: 23rd November 7pm](https://thorntonheath.net/first-aid-for-knife-crime-23rd-november-7pm/) - At THCAT's community safety meeting earlier this year, organising first aid specifically for knife crime was discussed, and most attendees were very keen. We are pleased to say that this is now arranged for 23 November and hope that at least 100 locals will come along. This short session of training with the London Ambulance
- [Notes from Waste Meeting (01/11/22)](https://thorntonheath.net/notes-from-waste-meeting-01-11-22/) - Notes from the waste meeting on the 1st November 2022, including the response received from Councillors on the 2nd of November. Read notes
- [Next THCAT Public Meeting: Tuesday 8th November 7-8.30pm](https://thorntonheath.net/next-thcat-public-meeting-tuesday-8th-november-7-8-30pm/) - Kristian Aspinall, the Director of Culture & Community Safety officer at the Council, and Cabinet Member for Community Safety, Councillor Ola Kolade will be at our next public meeting to talk about, amongst other things, the start of the consultation for Thornton Heath Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPO). Tuesday 8th November 2022, 7-8.30pm 📍 Venue:
- [Minutes from our Public Meeting in September 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-from-our-public-meeting-in-september-2022/) - Have a read of our latest minutes in this interactive pdf.
- [Thornton Heath's first Festive Fair: 12th November 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/festivefair/) - Local residents are busy organising the first Thornton Heath Festive Fair which will be taking over the entire ground floor of the Salvation Army premises on the high street. Both the hall and what was the Salvation Army shop will be brimming with all sorts of local handmade gifts, cards, decorations, plants, scents and toys.
- [Next public meeting: Tuesday 27th September](https://thorntonheath.net/next-public-meeting-tuesday-27th-september/) - We hold public meetings every 6 weeks. We'd love to welcome you at our next one:THCAT public meeting 27th September 2022📍 St Alban the Martyr CR7 8SGClick here for the agenda and minutes from our previous meeting in August.
- [‘We Are Thornton Heath’ app update](https://thorntonheath.net/we-are-thornton-heath-app-update/) - Since Thornton Heath Community Action Team have been given admin rights to the Thornton Heath app, our Design & Social Media Coordinator, Tilly, has been volunteering to work with Loqiva on the supply of content to the hub. We can expect a marketing push from Loqiva, once new app features are activated. This will include a
- [Can you help with the THCAT Planter Project?](https://thorntonheath.net/planter-project-relaunch/) - Are you and a few neighbours able to adopt and maintain a planter? Is there a spot near you which you think might benefit having a planter to help deter fly-tipping and generally smarten up the area? Is there a planter near to you which could do with some tlc? If yes, can you adopt
- [Donate to save the Melfort Road lamppost banners](https://thorntonheath.net/save-the-melfort-road-lamppost-banners/) - The lamppost banners on Melfort Road were paid for as part of Thornton Heath Community Action Team’s (THCAT’s) Street Action project and we signed an agreement with Bay Media covering the installation, permissions and maintenance for two years. We held a competition with banner designs being created by local artists, children and residents of all
- [Thornton Heath Art Trail](https://thorntonheath.net/arttrail/) - To celebrate the street art in CR7, Thornton Heath Community Action Team, FreeArt & CALAT joined forces to create the Thornton Heath Art Trail...
- [Melfort Road lamp post banner competition](https://thorntonheath.net/melfort-road-lamp-post-banner-competition/) - ​_​_- Please submit your artwork to thorntonheathartwork@hotmail.com by Sunday 23rd September 2018- Please include your name, age and address with your submission, along with a short description about your artwork.- All submissions must meet the artwork requirements (download the template here) and use
- [Minutes from our public meeting, August 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-from-our-public-meeting-august-2022/) - Read all about what we discussed at August's public meeting in this interactive pdf. THCAT public meeting minutes August 2022Download Thanks to all who took part, to Age UK Croydon for hosting us in their fabulous Alan Titchmarsh garden, and to Linda for taking the minutes. If you’d like to get more involved, please do
- [Thornton Heath's Age UK are looking for 'Garden Monitor' volunteers.](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heaths-age-uk-are-looking-for-garden-monitor-volunteers/) - Laura is AgeUK Croydon’s Volunteer Programme Administrator. At our THCAT public meeting in August 2022 (held in the AgeUK garden), she explained that the garden was created in late 2019 and had to be kept under wraps until Alan Titchmarsh’s ‘Love your Garden’ TV programme aired, but after this, Covid restrictions and lockdown came into
- [A call for help watering our plants at Ambassador House](https://thorntonheath.net/a-call-for-help-with-watering-our-plants-at-ambassador-house/)
- [Public meeting - Tue 16th Aug](https://thorntonheath.net/public-meeting-tue-16th-aug/) - Come along & get involved in our next public meeting on Tuesday 16th August, 7-8.30pm at Scratchley Hall, opposite the library. Full details and agenda can be found here.
- [Thornton Heath In Bloom competition 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/inbloom/) - Find out all about our annual Thornton Heath In Bloom competition, or click here to check out this year’s winners. Everyone in Thornton Heath is invited to take part in this year's In Bloom competition. (Update: now closed until 2023) Download the leaflet here. WHAT IS ‘IN BLOOM’? Thornton Heath In Bloom is an annual
- [Winners of Thornton Heath In Bloom 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/inbloomwinners2022/) - It was a full house at last night’s Thornton Heath’s in Bloom as we announced the winners in the Thornton Heath Community Action Team's 2022 awards. It was lovely to see so many of those who had entered along with supporters attend the awards ceremony at St Andrew’s Church hall. We heard from the judges
- [THCAT AGM and Committee Elections 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/agm-2022/) - Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday 5th July 2022, 7-8.30pm, at St Paul's Church CR7 8NB. This will be the Thornton Heath Community Action Team's AGM when we elect our Committee for the coming year. Agenda 1) Welcome, introductions, apologies, health and safety 2) Election of committee members 3) Financial report 4) Annual report
- [Minutes from the THCAT AGM 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-from-the-thcat-agm-2022/) - Download or read the minutes from our Annual General Meeting, attended by Councillor Scott Roche, Croydon Cabinet Member for Streets and Environment. THCAT AGM MINUTES 2022
- [THCAT Annual Report 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-annual-report-2022/) - To download our latest Thornton Heath Community Action Team Annual Report, covering 2021-2022, please click here.
- [THCAT Annual Report Spring 2020-21](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-annual-report-spring-2020-21/) - The THCAT Annual Report for 2020-21 is now ready, you can download it here.
- [Minutes and Footage from our Councillor Candidate Hustings](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-and-footage-from-our-councillor-candidate-hustings/)
- [The Action Team fights fly-tips, litter and rogue landlords](https://thorntonheath.net/the-action-team-fights-fly-tips-litter-and-rogue-landlords/) - Barbara, Paul, Gill and Gaëtane, our dedicated team of volunteers, have been patrolling the streets of Thornton Heath, working tirelessly with Local Councillors and Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) for the past nine months. Their mission is to identify and report fly-tips and littered front gardens to the Council for investigation and prosecution. Every month, a
- [Councillor Hustings Event Tues 19th April](https://thorntonheath.net/councillor-hustings/) - Ahead of the upcoming local elections, Thornton Heath Community Action Team invites you to our Thornton Heath Councillor Hustings event at St Paul's Church CR7 8NB on Tues 19th April from 7pm. This will be an opportunity to hear from representatives from the political parties as well as our two Independent candidates Andrea Perry (Thornton
- [Footage & minutes from our Croydon Mayor Candidate Hustings event](https://thorntonheath.net/footage-minutes-from-our-croydon-mayor-candidate-hustings-event/) - If you don't know which way to vote on the 5th May, or are interested in what the candidates for the position of democratically elected Mayor of Croydon had to say at our meeting, check out the video below, or have a read of the minutes. To hear from our Thornton Heath Councillor Candidates in
- [An invitation to: Croydon Mayoral Candidate Hustings event - 22/03/22](https://thorntonheath.net/mayoral-candidate-hustings/) - You're invited to THCAT's Directly Elected Mayor hustings meeting on Tuesday 22nd March from 7-8.30pm at St. Paul's Church Hall.
- [Help needed for Thornton Heath in Bloom 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/help-in-bloom-2022/) - In order for this year's Thornton Heath In Bloom competition to go ahead, we need some help...
- [Mural clean-up event: Sat 12th Feb 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/mural-clean-up-event-sat-12th-feb-2022/) - We're looking for helpers to join us in cleaning both the Kindness Lives Here mural at Ambassador House and the Peacock at the Temple on Brigstock Road. Although we've allocated 2hrs (10.30am-12.30pm) if you can only spare half an hour, that would still be greatly appreciated. Just make sure to wrap up warm... there's a
- [Celebrating Love this Valentine's](https://thorntonheath.net/celebrating-love-this-valentines/) - We are inviting everyone in Thornton Heath to celebrate love with us this Valentine’s. Come and tie a red ribbon / a heart / some wool / a bow / a flower etc * to the railings opposite TH station to show your love for your partner, family, friends, your pet, for life, or for someone
- ['Community Safety' public meeting agenda 22/02/22](https://thorntonheath.net/community-safety-meeting/) - Our next Thornton Heath Community Action Team meeting is on Tuesday 22.02.22, 7-8.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall (66 High Street CR7) with police, councillors and community leaders joining a discussion on strategies to tackle violent crime, the safety of young people, and opportunities for young people locally.
- [THCAT's January Meeting Postponed to 22nd February](https://thorntonheath.net/thcats-january-meeting-postponed/) - Our next THCAT meeting was due to take place on Tuesday 11th January. However, given the current Covid surge and with less work to do in the cold winter months, we have decided to postpone until February 22nd, 7-8.30pm in the Salvation Army Hall, 66 High Street.
- [Volunteers Needed: Saturday 8th January 2022](https://thorntonheath.net/volunteers-needed-saturday-8th-january-2022/) - First of all, let me wish you all a very happy New Year. If you are still thinking about resolutions, you might like to choose taking part in THCAT actions more often and you could start this Saturday, 8th January between 1-3pm. The Ambassador House gardening club will be meeting on the forecourt and as
- [Agenda for our meeting on 24th November](https://thorntonheath.net/agenda-for-our-meeting-on-24th-november/) - Our next THCAT meeting takes place this Wednesday 24th November from 7-8.30pm at St. Paul's Church. We will be kicking things off with an update about the new Thornton Heath app, including a viewing of the short film that features some familiar faces. We'll also be talking about what we have been up to with
- [Our first meeting in 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/our-first-meeting-in-2019/) - Our first meeting of 2019 is on Tuesday 22nd January from 7-8.30pm at St. Paul's Church, St. Paul's Road, Thornton Heath. We would love to see as many of you as possible there so make this the year you step up and take part to help improve your community The Agenda is below.
- [Newsletter AUTUMN 21](https://thorntonheath.net/newsletter-autumn-21/) - Read about our new logo, dates for the diary, volunteering opportunities and scam alerts.
- [Minutes of meeting: Directly Elected Mayoral system for Croydon with guest speaker MP Steve Reed](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-stevereed-020921/) - Minutes of THCAT public meeting held on Thursday 2nd September, 7-8.30pm at St. Paul’s Church, with guest speaker Steve Reed, MP for Croydon North.
- [Thornton Heath Chronicle’s Fundraising Appeal](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-chronicles-fundraising-appeal/) - The free local newspaper which you all know and love celebrates its 5th birthday in September. Thanks to Andrea Perry and THCAT volunteers, it is written, edited and delivered at no cost. However, the costs of layout and printing have to be covered (£736 per issue) and without future funding it will be lost
- [On the lookout for old photos 113 Beulah Road](https://thorntonheath.net/on-the-lookout-for-old-photos-113-beulah-road/) - We have had a request from a former Thornton Heath resident who is writing his memoire to see if anyone has an old photo of the Off Licence that used to be at 113 Beulah Road, opposite the school. If you can help, please send to action@thorntonheath.net and I will send them on. Chris Milton
- [The launch of our new graffiti project](https://thorntonheath.net/the-launch-of-our-new-graffiti-project/) - At our AGM we appointed a number of committee members to act as ambassadors to tackle reoccurring issues in Thornton Heath. One of the initiatives we will be pursuing is to tackle the issue of graffiti. Since the council shut the graffiti removal service, there has been a massive increase in graffiti in and around
- [Dates for your diary: September 2021 onwards](https://thorntonheath.net/dates-for-your-diary-september-2021-onwards/) - Thursday 2nd September: Next THCAT meeting, 7-8.30pm, St Paul’s Church. North Croydon MP, Steve Reed, will join us to speak about the referendum for an elected Mayor of Croydon and to answer questions which should be submitted in advance by August 25th to action@thorntonheath.net. Saturday 11th September: Litter pick in Thornton Heath Rec. Provisional timing
- [Thornton Heath Chronicle / July 2021](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-chronicle-july-2021/) - The newly designed July edition of The Chronicle is out now. This bumper 20-page edition is packed with local news and events so you never miss out again on what's going on locally. Read here. Please get in touch if you can help to deliver copies of The Chronicle, or if you have a news
- [2021 AGM Minutes](https://thorntonheath.net/2021-agm-minutes/) - Our AGM took place on 30th June, 2021. You can download and read the Minutes by clicking the button below. [button link="https://thorntonheath.net/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AGM-Minutes-2021.docx" color="silver" newwindow="yes"] Download AGM Minutes[/button]
- [THCAT Committee Membership and Officer Roles 2021](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-committee-membership-and-officer-roles-2021/) - If you wish to apply to be a THCAT Committee member, please download the form using the button below. [button link="https://thorntonheath.net/new/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blank-Nomination-Form-2021-.docx" color="silver" newwindow="yes"] Download form here[/button]
- [Thornton Heath in Bloom 2021](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-in-bloom-2021/) - For the 6th year running Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) is looking for the best and most varied planting in Thornton Heath. Download entry form here Some examples of dustbin planters:
- [VOLUNTEER ROTA FOR CHRISTMAS TREE EVENT <br/>SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER](https://thorntonheath.net/volunteer-rota-for-christmas-tree-event-saturday-12th-december/) - This year we are unable to hold our full Christmas Tree event with carol singing etc. but THCAT will still be erecting a Christmas Tree outside the old "Doris the Florist" shop by Thornton Heath station. We will also decorate the railings by Ambassador House and the station entrance and we hope to put up
- [THCAT covid update - Autumn 2020](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-covid-update-autumn-2020/) - As you all know, the current Covid-19 pandemic has meant that we have been unable to hold our usual THCAT meetings throughout the summer and with the current “Rule of 6” in place, we are not likely to be able to recommence any time soon. In the meantime, some members have been working away quietly to benefit our area.
- [THCAT Meeting Minutes - September 2017](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-meeting-minute-september-2017/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team Meeting help on 19/9/2-17 from 7 - 8.30pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall
- [Meeting Minutes 9January 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minutes-9january-2018/) - 9 January 2018 at the Salvation Army Hall, Thornton Heath High Street Agenda items were taken in a different order to the published agenda as some contributors were unable to stay for the whole meeting.
- [Meeting Minutes AGM 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minute-agm-2018/) - Details of our meeting, 2018 committee member, campaigns and financial report is available here.
- [Meeting Minutes June18](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minutes-june18/) - Meeting Of Thornton Heath Community Action Team Held On 26/6/2018, 7-8.30pm At St Andrew's Church Hall
- [Meeting Minutes on 31st July 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minutes-on-31st-july-2018/) - Our meeting on 31st July was a discussion with representatives of Veolia and the Council about the new waste contract and members' concerns about it. The minutes are below. Enjoy the rest of the summer.
- [Meeting Minutes of our AGM 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minutes-of-our-agm-2019/) - Meeting minutes of our AGM held on 5th March 2019: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM HELD AT THORNTON HEATH LIBRARY, 7-8.30PM, 5.3.2019
- [Meeting Minutes May 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minute-may-2019/) - Meeting held on 29th May 2019 at St Alban the Martyr Church Hall.
- [Meeting Minutes Aug 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minute-aug-2019/) - Meeting held on 20.8.19 at St Andrew's Church Hall. Date of Next Meeting: Tuesday 1st October 2019, 7-8.30pm at Age UK, 81 Brigstock Road (opposite the Library).
- [THCAT Meeting Minutes 9th July 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-july-2019/) - THCAT meeting held on Tuesday 9th July 2019, 7-8.30pm at Thornton Heath Salvation Army Hall
- [Meeting Minutes Nov 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minute-nov-2019/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Meeting held on 12th November 2019, 7-8.30pm at St Paul’s Church Hall
- [In Bloom 2020](https://thorntonheath.net/in-bloom-2020/) - THCAT is looking for the best planting in Thornton Heath. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 gardens in a number of categories.
- [Clapping for the NHS](https://thorntonheath.net/clapping-for-the-nhs/) - Many THCAT members found the Thursday clapping event very moving and would like to continue every week. We hope your street will join in too every Thursday at 8pm.
- [Meeting Cancellation](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-cancellation/) - Because of the Covid-19 virus, our next THCAT meeting which was due to take place on Wednesday 8th April from 7-8.30pm at St. Alban Church Hall has been cancelled. We will set a new date when circumstances permit.
- [Minutes of our 2020 AGM](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-our-agm-2020/) - AGM of Thornton Heath Community Action Team Wednesday 26th February 2020, 7-8.30pm at Thornton Heath Salvation Army Hall
- [THCAT 2020 annual report](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-2020-annual-report/) - Celebrate what we achieve in 2019! Click here to view the report!
- [THCAT AGM and Committee Elections](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-agm-and-committee-elections/) - Our next meeting takes place on Wednesday 26th February from 7-8.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall. This will be our AGM when we elect our Committee for the coming year. Anyone who has taken part in at least 4 THCAT actions/events during the past year is eligible to apply.
- [Minutes of our first meeting of 2020](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-our-first-meeting-of-2020/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team Meeting held on 7th January 2020, 7-8.30pm at Thornton Heath Library
- [Get together 2020](https://thorntonheath.net/get-together-2020/) - Happy New Year! Come to our 2020 Get Together: Fireaway Pizza 37 Brigstock Road, CR7 7JH at 7.30pm Thursday 23rd January
- [Public consultation begins on landlord licensing renewal](https://thorntonheath.net/public-consultation-begins-on-landlord-licensing-renewal/) - Croydon residents can give their views on council plans to renew its scheme that requires privately-let properties to be licensed. Until 9 March, members of the public can give feedback to Croydon Council on its proposals to renew the landlord licensing scheme introduced in October 2015.
- [Reimagine Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/reimagine-thornton-heath/) - The winners of the Reimagine Thornton Heath competition will be presenting their winning design to the community at the Thornton Heath Community Action Team meeting. The presentation night is being held on Wednesday (May 29) 7-8.30pm at St Albans Church Hall at the junction of Whitehorse Lane and Grange Road.
- [In Bloom 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/in-bloom-2019/) - Closing date: Wednesday 3rd July Judging will take place between July 4th and 16th All entrants are invited to come to the Award Ceremony when the winners will be announced on Wednesday 17th July 2019 at 7pm St Andrew’s Church Hall, entrance in Quadrant Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7RD.
- [Minutes of meeting 16th April 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-meeting-16th-april-2019/) - THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM Meeting held on 16/4/19 at St Andrew's Church Hall from 7-8.30p.m.
- [Eco Brick at the Pond](https://thorntonheath.net/eco-brick-at-the-pond/) - EcoBrick fountain wall update: Thank you to all the ecobrick donations, with Heidi, Elilidh, Chris, Liz, amongst them. I have about 100 ecobricks at the moment, and I'm looking for over 500.
- [THCAT AGM 2019](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-agm-2019/) - Our AGM will be held on Tuesday 5th March from 7-8.30pm at Thornton Heath library, Brigstock Road Click here to download your nomination form! You could print it out and get the signatures on it, then get it to Christine Milton - THCAT's secretary by 26th February or email the finished form to action@thorntonheath.net. Please
- [22 Jan 2019 THCAT Minutes](https://thorntonheath.net/22-jan-2019-thcat-minutes/) - THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM Meeting at St Paul's Church Hall, 22.1.19 from 7-8.30pm
- [Community hub questionnaire](https://thorntonheath.net/hub/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) together with Croydon Voluntary Action (CVA) and with CR7Culture are planning to apply for funding in Round 3 of the Good Growth Fund to create a local community space affordable for everyone. Please let us know your views on use of the space by filling in this short questionnaire.
- [NO to Adult Gaming Centre on our High Street](https://thorntonheath.net/no-to-adult-gaming-centre-on-our-high-street/) - On Sunday 13th January from 11am Thornton Heath Community Action Team will be holding a protest and collecting signatures on a petition against a proposed Adult Gaming Centre on Thornton Heath High Street (where HSBC used to be).
- [Reimagine Ambassador House Forecourt brief](https://thorntonheath.net/reimagine-ambassador-house-forecourt-brief/) - Croydon Council is seeking an innovative artistic approach to reimagining Ambassador House Forecourt in Thornton Heath.The winner will develop a design for a meanwhile civic space to host community events, engaging closely with the local community to produce a design that celebrates the local area.
- [Minutes of December 2018 Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-december-2018-meeting/) - Meeting Of Thornton Heath Community Action Team Tuesday 4th December 2018, 7-8.30pm, St Andrew's Church Hall Annexe
- [Christmas tree 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/christmas-tree-2018/) - A fantastic action day with more than 30 helpers on Saturday 1st December 2018 by Ambassador House opposite the station.
- [Meeting December 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-december-2018/) - You are invited to join us for the last THCAT meeting of 2018 which takes place this Tuesday, 4th December from 7-8.30pm. We will be meeting at the annex to St Andrew's Church Hall. We will enter via the main hall on Quadrant Road but will need to leave by the fire exit as there
- [Minutes of our meeting 30.10.18](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-our-meeting-30-10-18/) - Meeting held on Tuesday 30.10.2018, 7-8.30pm at Calat, Thornton Heath. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 4th December from 7-8.30pm - Venue to be confirmed.
- [Next Meeting in October](https://thorntonheath.net/next-meeting/) - October 30th, 7-8.30pm at the CALAT Thornton Heath Centre, Zion Road, CR7 8RG. See you there!
- [Meeting Minutes 11/9/18](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minutes-11-9-18/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team Meeting Held On 11/9/18, 7-8.30pm At St Andrew's Church Hall
- [Street Action Project](https://thorntonheath.net/street-action-project-2/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team was successful in its bid to the People’s Health Trust for a 2 year project called Street Action, which started in June 2017, helping to develop street leaders and teams in 10 identified streets last year plus 10 more this year. The leaders all meet up monthly to share successes
- [In Bloom 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/in-bloom-2018/) - For the 3rd year running, we are inviting Thornton Heath residents and local businesses to roll up your sleeves and show us your gardening skills! We are looking for the best and brightest front gardens, concrete front space and business premises to enter our Thornton Heath in Bloom competition. Closing date: Wednesday 4th July 2018
- [Community directory](https://thorntonheath.net/community-directory/) - As part of the Action Team's effort to prevent youth violence in Thornton Heath and Croydon, we are pleased to support this. CroydonBMEForum has been mapping & connecting local organisations that can support young people & families. Check out the community directory: http://www.cbmeforum.org/create-a-membership/ Please do share with friends and family.
- [Our next meeting 31st July 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/our-next-meeting-31st-july-2018/) - You are invited to join us for the next THCAT meeting which will take place on Tuesday 31st July from 7-8.30pm at St. Paul's Church Hall, St Paul's Road, Thornton Heath. The full agenda will be circulated a few days before the meeting, but we are expecting to be joined by a Veolia representative, the
- [THCAT meeting  26th June 2018](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-meeting-26th-june-2018/) - Our next meeting is next Tuesday, 26th June from 7-8.30pm at St. Andrew's Church Hall, Quadrant Road. The Agenda is as follows: THCAT Meeting: Tues 26 June, 7-8.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall
- [Thornton Heath Youth Open Day](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-youth-open-day/) - THCAT is supporting this Youth Open Day on Saturday 26 May from 11-3.00pm at St Paul’s Church and we hope you will spread the word amongst families with 11-18 year olds. Also, if you are able to help us on THCAT’s stall for an hour or so please let us know. Many thanks!
- [Agenda for May2018 meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/agenda-for-may2018-meeting/) - Tuesday 15 May 2018 from 7-8.30pm in Room G1 ( a large room on the right as you walk in) at CALAT Centre, Strand House, Zion Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RG
- [Minutes of April 2018 meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-april-2018-meeting/) - Please see below the Minutes of the last THCAT meeting held on 3.4.18. With the better weather approaching (fingers crossed) there are more THCAT events coming up and these are included IN BOLD TYPE under the appropriate section of the Minutes - so come out, have fun, take part and help make a cleaner, greener
- [Street Parties](https://thorntonheath.net/street-parties/) - If you are planning a Street Party for either the Royal Wedding on Saturday 19th May or "The Big Lunch" on the weekend of 2-3 June, the deadlines to apply for a road closure are Friday 20th April and Friday 4th May respectively.
- [AGM2017](https://thorntonheath.net/agm2017/) - Please see below the Minutes of this year's Annual General Meeting and note the dates for your diary at the end!
- [Meeting on 28.2.2017](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-on-28-2-2017/) - Here are the Minutes of Thornton Heath Community Action Team's last meeting on 28.2.2017. Read them to see the latest on our Vision for 2017 and how you can get involved.
- [Meeting minute 17th May 2017](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minute-17th-may-2017/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team held its last meeting on 17th May 2017. Keep up with what's going on by reading the Minutes below!
- [Minutes of THCAT meeting on 21st June 2017](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-thcat-meeting-on-21st-june-2017/) - Minutes of THCAT meeting on 21st June 2017 At St.Paul’s Church Hall, St.Paul’s road (28 people attending)
- [THCAT meeting minute 8/8/17](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-meeting-minute-8-8-17/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team Meeting Held At St. John's Church Hall On 8 August 2017, 7-8.30pm
- [Minutes of THCAT Meeting 28/11/17](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-thcat-meeting-28-11-17/) - There is lots going on at THCAT and around the Heath just now so do take the time to read them, keep yourself informed and see what you can do to help.
- [The Green Mile Project](https://thorntonheath.net/the-green-mile-project/) - The Green Mile is a new project in conjunction with Broad Green Residents Association which aims to green London Road from the energy garden at West Croydon Station to Thornton Heath Pond. Please see below the minutes of their first meeting. Hope it inspires you to take part.
- [THCAT's AGM and Committee Elections](https://thorntonheath.net/thcats-agm-and-committee-elections/) - Our 2018 AGM takes place on Tuesday 20 February from 7-8.30pm at the Scout Hall in Melfort Road. Download the nomination form here!
- [Street Action Project](https://thorntonheath.net/street-action-project/) - In June 2017 Thornton Heath Community Action Team was successful in its bid to the People’s Health Trust for a 2 year project called Street Action, helping to develop street leaders and teams in 10 identified streets this year plus 10 more next year. The leaders all meet up monthly to share successes and plan
- [Initial work THCAT are planning to do at Thornton Heath Pond](https://thorntonheath.net/initial-work-thcat-are-planning-to-do-at-thornton-heath-pond/) - THCAT has received the £500 from Cllr Stuart King for us to start the initial stage of brightening up the Pond. This will include: • Planting daffodil bulbs and other bulbs around the Pond area. (November 18th)...
- [CR7 Market - Christmas edition](https://thorntonheath.net/cr7-market-christmas-edition/) - Please help fund the CR7 Ice Rink. To donate visit: www.CR7market.co.uk The CR7 Christmas Market in Thornton Heath will have an open-air ICE RINK on Saturday 16 December in the Garnet Road car park behind the High Street.
- [Minutes of THCAT October meeting 17.10.17](https://thorntonheath.net/minutes-of-thcat-october-meeting-17-10-17/) - The meeting was attended by 26 people. 1. Welcome, Apologies, Health & Safety Information Linda welcomed everyone, especially new members to the meeting. Apologies: were received from Alison Butler, Pat Clouder, Karen Jewitt, Humayun Kabir and Janet Campbell.
- [Save our parks in Thornton Heath!](https://thorntonheath.net/save-our-parks-in-thornton-heath/) - Come along and take action for our local parks and green spaces! Meet at Trumble Gardens, Brigstock Road 10am - 12pm Saturday 14 October 2017 See you there!
- [Thornton Heath In Bloom 2017](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-in-bloom-2017/) - Following last year’s success, Thornton Heath Community Action Team invites residents and businesses to roll up your sleeves and show us your gardening skills! We are looking for the best and brightest front gardens and business premises to enter for the second Thornton Heath in Bloom competition.
- [Next meeting: Tuesday 8th August](https://thorntonheath.net/next-meeting-tuesday-8th-august/) - Next meeting: 7pm Tuesday 8th August at St.John’s Church, Bensham Manor Road Please come along!
- [Parade of Nations - THCAT stall](https://thorntonheath.net/parade-of-nations-thcat-stall/) - This year's PARADE OF NATIONS takes place at Trumble Gardens, Brigstock Road from 10-4 on SATURDAY 29TH JULY. This is a FREE Community Event to celebrate diversity and promote Community Cohesion in Croydon through music, dance and food.
- [Bus garage garden makeover and BBQ](https://thorntonheath.net/bus-garage-garden-makeover-and-bbq/) - The next makeover session will take place on SUNDAY 30TH JULY FROM 9.30-12.30 followed by a BBQ put on by the management for staff and THCAT members who have taken part. Nick, the manager will be in charge.
- [Action Days 2017](https://thorntonheath.net/action-days-2017/) - Join us on our Action Days: JUNE SAT/SUN 3-4, 9.30am-12noon - Clean Up at Thornton Heath Bus Garage SAT 10, 10am - Parks Action Team Meeting at Thornton Heath Rec SAT 17 from 10am - Rugby Club Clean Up, Brigstock Road TUES 20, 6pm - Road Walk on Woodville and Melfort Roads with Cllr Stuart
- [Meeting at 7pm, 17 May, St. Andrews Church](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-at-7pm-17-may-st-andrews-church/) - THCAT meeting on Wed 17 May at St Andrews church hall 7.00-8.30pm Draft agenda: Welcome, introductions, apologies Celebrating recent achievements Cllr Stuart King - addressing dangerous driving and parking in Thornton Heath Vision in action: Our streets Our High Street and regeneration Our parks Parade of Nations Stall Arriva, TH Pond bus garage
- [Frant Road Clean-up project gets results](https://thorntonheath.net/frant-road-clean-up-project-gets-results/) - We are on the news! Read about us here! http://www.thorntonheathchronicle.co.uk/frant-road-clean-up-project-gets-results/
- [THCAT Meeting minutes 11/4/2017](https://thorntonheath.net/thcat-meeting-minutes-1142017/) - THORNTON HEATH COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM Meeting held on 11/4/2017 from 7-8.30pm at Thornton Heath Leisure Centre
- [Street by street action](https://thorntonheath.net/street-by-street-action-2/) - Useful contacts to report rubbish dumping or environment related issues in our area. Dermot Linehan - our area's Lead Enforcement Officer has supported us to enforce on-the-spot fines and ensure people face court appearances where necessary. Please continue and support our work! Ensure all problems reported via the approaches below and please Cc your Cllrs for the
- [SEEK Project supports setting up new social enterprises](https://thorntonheath.net/seek-project-supports-setting-up-new-social-enterprises/) - Do you have a vision for a better world? The SEEK Project supports people who are not in work to set up new social enterprises and to gain the skills to move into employment. For more information and to apply email socialenterprise@theplatform.org.uk or call on 01273 468160
- [Get the dog neutered for just £35](https://thorntonheath.net/get-the-dog-neutered/) - Croydon Council dog warden service works in close partnership with Dogs Trust to help promote responsible dog ownership. We recently ran a Christmas bull breed project, which was very successful and our latest project is our ‘£35 Neutering’ initiative, which runs throughout the whole of 2017.
- [The Great British Spring Clean](https://thorntonheath.net/the-great-british-spring-clean/) - Another 15/20 bags of rubbish collected today around Belle Vue Park, Fernham Road and Bulganak Road. And a massive thanks to all THCAT members who supported this event over the weekend. Great stuff, Thornton Heath looks Cleaner and Greener because of your effort. Time: 9am - 12pm. Date: 4th and 5th March. Where: outside Tesco
- [February meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/february-meeting/) - TUESDAY 28TH FEBRUARY, 7-8.30PM, over 30 of us stepped out to take action, to develop a plan for improving our area in the year ahead. My thanks to all those who turned out. Below follows key areas of and key contacts to support us take responsibility, take pride and take action to improve our area...
- [Campaign for a new restaurant in Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/campaign-for-a-new-restaurant-in-thornton-heath/) - In the last year thanks to the lobbying of the local community we have seen Costa and now Antic London hearing our call to come to Thornton Heath. So our next target is to attract a restaurant and fill the empty HSBC building. So using Twitter or Facebook can you please contact one of the
- [Taking control of our parks - 10am 11th Feb, Trumble Garden](https://thorntonheath.net/taking-control-of-our-parks-10am-11th-feb-trumble-garden/) - When: 10am, 11th Feb 2017 Where: meet at Trumble Garden then on to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground and final stop in Grangewood Park www.grangewoodpark.co.uk
- [AGM meeting 7pm 17th Jan 2017](https://thorntonheath.net/agm-meeting-7pm-17th-jan-2017/) - Please come to our AGM at 7pm, Costa cafe on the High Street.
- [Thornton Heath Chronicle – Christmas issue](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-chronicle-christmas-issue/) - Copy are available at the Leisure Centre, Costa or the library. There is the A4 anti-fly-tipping poster at the back of the Chronicle you can cut off and stick it on your window, car window or fly-tip hotspot. We now have a website: www.thorntonheathchronicle.co.uk
- [Christmas in Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/christmas-in-thornton-heath/) - FREE events for ALL. See you there! 4pm Saturday 10th December: Songs and carols by the Clocktower 6pm Saturday 10th December: Carols, mince pie and mulled wine at Grangewood Park 11am-3pm Sunday 11th December: Santa Grotto at the Barber on the High Street
- [Thornton Heath Chronicle - October issue](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-chronicle-october/) - Have you seen the 2nd edition of the Chronicle? Pick up a copy at the Leisure Centre, Costa or the library. We also need help distributing so let us know if you can help delivering to your neighbourhood. Thank you!
- [Thornton Heath Chronicle - September issue](https://thorntonheath.net/september-newsletter/) - Read our first issue of Thornton Heath Chronicle here and let us know your thought!
- [Paint a mural at Footbridge between Bensham Manor and ELM, Gillet Road](https://thorntonheath.net/paint-a-mural-at-footbridge-between-bensham-manor-and-elm-gillet-road/) - Join us on Saturday 15th October 2016, 10AM-3PM at the footbridge between Bensham Manor and Gillet, ELM Road to paint a mural and make it a cleaner and safer place for all. Any help is appreciated. You can help on the day for however long you can.
- [Meeting minute 20th Sep 2016](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minute-20th-sep-2016/) - To keep up with what's been happening and what THCAT events are being planned, please see the Minutes of our September meeting. Please click here to download. Thank you!
- [Norbury Brook Deep Clean](https://thorntonheath.net/norbury-brook-deep-clean/) - Saturday, 8th October 10am - 1pm Meet at Thornton Heath Rec, Community Garden
- [Daffodil Planting Sunday 12pm 25th Sep](https://thorntonheath.net/daffodil-planting-sunday-12pm-25th-sep/) - Donate a bag of daffodil bulbs. Planting daffodils in your front garden and encouraging your neighbours to do the same. You can all join Thornton Heath in Spring!
- [Street by street action](https://thorntonheath.net/street-by-street-action/) - Useful contacts to report rubbish dumbing or environment related issues in Thornton Heath.
- [Meeting minutes 2nd August 2016](https://thorntonheath.net/meeting-minutes-2nd-august-2016/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team Meeting on 2nd August 2016 - St Andrew's Church Hall, Minutes
- [ACTION DAY: 11.30am Sunday 3rd July 16](https://thorntonheath.net/action-day-11-30am-sunday-3rd-july-16/) - Meet at the station! We are going to plant more flowers outside the station + tidying other plants nearby. Help needed on the day and before, collecting heavy bags of compost, plants etc... Please bring your trowel, gardening gloves, secateurs....
- [Hotspots to Beautyspots](https://thorntonheath.net/hotspots-to-beautyspots/) - As we improve our local area fast, Ruth Miller has created this map to identify & track Hotspots to Beautyspots. This will support us create accountability (community, Cllrs, council, contractors e.g. Veolia) & show how we are improving our area step by step. A hotspot is an ongoing problem area, a beautyspot is an area
- [Design an anti dog fouling campaign poster](https://thorntonheath.net/design-a-poster/) - The Thornton Heath Community Action Team is asking children from schools all around the area to help take a stand against dog mess on our streets by designing an anti dog fouling campaign poster. Please encourage the students in your school or class to use their imagination and think of a design that would make people
- [Next meeting 21st June 16 & Street Education Campaign Training Session](https://thorntonheath.net/next-meeting-21st-june-16/) - Dominion House International, 280 Brigstock Road, CR7 7JE on the corner with Colliers Water Lane). Tuesday 21 June 2016 at 19:00–20:30
- [Thornton Heath Rec cleaning up the brook and litter picking in the park](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-rec-cleaning-up-the-brook-and-litter-picking-in-the-park/) - Saturday, 18 June, is our joint community event (Friends of the Rec, Scouts, THCAT, Norbury groups) in Thornton Heath Rec cleaning up the brook and litter picking in the park with support from the council, Veolia and Thames21. We'll meet at the Carew Road entrance at 10.15am and there will be a very important H&S
- [Thornton Heath in Bloom](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-in-bloom/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team invites residents and businesses to roll up your sleeves and show us your gardening skills! We are looking for the best and brightest front gardens and business premises to enter for the first ever Thornton Heath in Bloom competition.
- [Public consultation: regeneration of Croydon’s Whitgift shopping centre.](https://thorntonheath.net/regeneration-croydons-whitgift/) - The Croydon Partnership, the joint venture between Westfield and Hammerson, invites you to attend a public exhibition to present its updated plans for the £1.4 billion regeneration of Croydon’s Whitgift shopping centre.
- [Wall-art workshops](https://thorntonheath.net/wall-art-workshops/) - The Council has commissioned a number of pieces of public art. Four artists with local connections have been appointed to develop designs over the next few months, and they now need your help! Please come to the workshops!
- [The Piano at our station](https://thorntonheath.net/the-piano-at-our-station/) - We are really looking forward to commuters tickling the ivories on the latest addition at Thornton Heath train station - a piano. Thornton Heath Community Action Team is working with Southern Railway to make improvements to the station so it is a much more comfortable and creative environment for train users.
- [Rubbish picking on the High Street this Sunday 17/04/2016](https://thorntonheath.net/rubbish-picking-on-the-high-street-this-sunday-17042016/) - Next action date: Sunday 17 April at 12.00. We're meeting at Ambassador House to do a litter pick and an analysis of the litter, trying to identify which shops it comes from, and then take appropriate action! Please come and join us!
- [Join our Day of Action 12.3.2016](https://thorntonheath.net/join-our-day-of-action-12-3-2016/) - Come and join our Day of Action this Saturday, 12th March from 12.30pm. We will meet at Thornton Heath Clocktower for an early Spring Clean when we'll be planting, pruning, tidying up and litter picking around the Clocktower and Ambassador House. The weather is meant to be warming up for the weekend so do come
- [Our next meeting: Tuesday 29.03.2016](https://thorntonheath.net/our-next-meeting-tuesday-29-03-2016/) - We will confirm the venue shortly but please come to our next meeting: Tuesday 29.03.2016 from 7 - 8.30pm We will set our target and action plan for 2016.
- [January meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/january-meeting/) - Please come to our THCAT's next meeting. Where: the Salvation Army Hall on the High Street (near the job centre) Time: from 7.00pm-8.30pm Date: Tuesday 12th January 2016 Agenda to follow. Thank you.
- [Highly Commended Team of the Year 2015](https://thorntonheath.net/highly-commended-team-of-the-year-2015/) - We are very proud to win Highly Commended Team of the Year 2015 in Croydon Guardian's Croydon Champions Awards tonight at the Hilton.
- [Rubbish picking](https://thorntonheath.net/rubbish-picking/) - Join us on Saturday 23rd January 2016 to pick up rubbish along the high street! Meet up at 10AM in front of the station.
- [Setting up the Christmas Tree](https://thorntonheath.net/christmas-tree/) - Please come and support our Christmas celebrations on Saturday 5th December 2015 by the Clocktower from 3.00-5.00pm. We will be - decorating and setting up the Christmas tree - decorating the railings in front of Ambassador House with ivy etc - telling people about THCAT - singing Christmas songs and carols, hopefully with some music from a
- [Support the refugees at Brigstock House](https://thorntonheath.net/support-the-refugees-at-brigstock-house/) - Saturday 12th December, between 11am-1pm at Brigstock House, Thornton Heath. A large number of our members are very keen to support the refugees at Brigstock House with donations of toys, books etc We have made contact with the charity involved (thanks to Lesley) and asked for further details, so please see below. Thanks.
- [What’s on at Christmas](https://thorntonheath.net/whats-on-at-christmas/) - What’s on at Christmas... Everyone welcome. Holy Saviour Church, St Saviour’s Road, Croydon CR0 2XF More info: holysaviourcroydon.co.uk
- [The Croydon Local Plan](https://thorntonheath.net/the-croydon-local-plan/) - Consultation 6 Nov - 18 Dec 2015. Please come along to the events to find out what's planned for Croydon to 2035 and have you say.
- [Well versed](https://thorntonheath.net/well-versed/) - South London's Potent Poetry Night Thursday 26th November 2015 Featured poets and open mic Free (donation what you feel) 7 - 9am Show: 7.30pm Rugby Club, 159 Brigstock Road, CR7 7JP
- [Council Open Thornton Heath Community Regeneration Meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/council-open-thornton-heath-community-regeneration-meeting/) - Please can we have as many THCAT members as possible to show the council our interest and have our say in TH's regeneration? When: Saturday 21st November 10.00am - 12.30pm Where: St Alban the Martyr Church Hall (by the roundabout at junction of Whitehorse Road and Thornton Heath High Street).
- [Quick Wins for Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/quick-wins-for-thornton-heath/) - Thank you so much for pledging your support to our project “Quick Wins for Thornton Heath”. However, it’s with regret that we have to unfortunately announce that our bid for funding hasn't received Mayoral backing on this occasion. Although ours was considered to be a good application there was such strong competition for the grants
- [Our next meeting 2nd November 2015](https://thorntonheath.net/our-next-meeting-2nd-november-2015/) - Please come to our next meeting and join us to make Thornton Heath a greener and cleaner place to live! When: From 7.00 to 8.30pm, Monday 2nd November Where: Holy Saviour Church, Cameron Road (extends into St Saviours Road), West Croydon , CR0 2SR We are looking forward to seeing you there.
- [SN & Thornton Heath Free Film Festival](https://thorntonheath.net/sn-thornton-heath-free-film-festival/) - Come and join us at the Free Film Festival. Films are shown from 8th to 19th October 2015 at various location in South Norwood and Thornton Heath. Bring your friends, family or just come along to enjoy and film. Best of all, it is all Free. See you there!
- [Tell the police your ASB concerns](https://thorntonheath.net/tell-the-police-your-asb-concerns/) - Croydon police are keen to combat community concern about anti-social behaviour and would welcome your views. The police want your help to advise what worries you about the area that you live, or work in. Littering and fly tipping have already been raised, but are there other things that bother you? Responding will help officers get a clearer
- [Quick wins project](https://thorntonheath.net/quick-win/) - Please support our quick wins project and make a pledge at: https://spacehive.com/quick-wins-for-thornton-heath! We want to make quick and lasting improvements to our High Street. Quick wins such as planting more greenery, installing decorative metalwork at the park and brook, and lighting by the clocktower. https://youtu.be/kmAMh9wVbLo What we'll do: Plant trees and easily maintained greenery to beautify
- [Planting bulb 10am Sunday 27th September 2015](https://thorntonheath.net/planting-bulb-10am-sunday-27th-september/) - Come and join us beautify Thornton Heath! This is just a reminder that we are holding our Autumn bulb and planting action day this Sunday (Sept 27th) meeting at 10am at Ambassador House. This is a great chance to roll up your sleeves up, get your hands dirty and show your support for Thornton Heath
- [Thames 21 Training](https://thorntonheath.net/thames-21-training/) - Thames 21 will be running a training programme on Saturdays 3rd and 24th October to enable local people to host and run 'clear-outs' of the Norbury Brook between Thornton Heath and Norbury. Anyone who wishes to attend could pre-register using the form. Here is the link: http://www.thames21.org.uk/thames21-training-registration/ There’s the usual information to fill out at the beginning and
- [Next meeting: 7.00pm Monday 7th September](https://thorntonheath.net/next-meeting-7-00pm-monday-7th-september/) - If you want to make Thornton Heath a greener and cleaner place for all please come to our next meeting: When: Monday 7th September. From 7.00pm-8.30pm Where: 41-43 Brigstock Road (the new grey PS PT training venue) We look forward to seeing you.
- [Result from Day 2: clean up the Clock Tower](https://thorntonheath.net/result-from-day-2-clean-up-the-clock-tower/) - Thank you everyone for coming for the 2nd day to clean up the Clock Tower. We picked up rubbish, mixed compost to enrich the soil, watered the plant... We were very happy to see a few new members turned up on the day. We appreciate your feedback and if any of you want to join the
- [Result from Day 1: planting flowers and clean up the Clock Tower](https://thorntonheath.net/result-from-day-1-planting-flowers-and-clean-up-the-clock-tower/) - Inside Croydon have covered our Clock Tower story. Read it here! Thank you everyone for coming and see you at Day 2: 10.30AM 15th August 2015
- [Thornton Heath Arts Week](https://thorntonheath.net/thornton-heath-arts-week/) - http://issuu.com/jldrs/docs/2015_thaw_programme-fp/1?e=12636315/13691183 Saturday 18th - 25th July 2015 www.thorntonheathartsweek.co.uk Don't miss out! View full schedule of events taking place at Thornton Heath Arts Week 2015
- [Planting flowers at the Clock Tower](https://thorntonheath.net/planting-flowers-at-the-clock-tower/) - Day 1: 10.30AM Saturday 8th August 2015 Day 2: 10.30AM Saturday 15th August 2015 The Clock Tower, Thornton Heath High Street Just a date for the diaries for when we've said we'll do the second session of planting at the clock tower. Final details to be confirmed closer to the time. For now let's say meet
- [Summer Fete 11th Jul2015](https://thorntonheath.net/summer-fete-11th-jul2015/) - There are 2 local events on Saturday 11th July 2015. All welcome! - From 11AM. St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Road (off Parchmore Rd) CR7 8NB - BBQ at Holy Saviour Church. 11am - 3pm. Barbeque, Bouncy Castle, Music, Drinks, Games & Sports, Socialise & Relax... on the green grass of your local Holy Saviour church CR0 2XF. Come on in...
- [Our next meeting July 2015](https://thorntonheath.net/our-next-meeting-july-2015/) - Tuesday 7th July from 7.00-8.30pm Age UK, 81 Brigstock Road (in the upstairs meeting room) Hope to see you all at our next meeting. Agenda to follow shortly...
- [Summer Tennis lessons](https://thorntonheath.net/summer-tennis-lessons/) - Monday to Friday from 27th July to 28th August. Tennis court in Trumble Gardens, Lucerne Rd, CR7 7JH 8.45am to 9.30am: 4 & 5 years old 9.40am to 10.30am: 6, 7 & 8 years old £5 per lesson per child. £20 for the whole week Contact: sebtenniscoaching@gmail.com or call 078 6173 6375
- [Planting flowers at Melfort entrance to the Recreation Ground](https://thorntonheath.net/planting-flowers-at-melfort-entrance-to-the-recreation-ground/) - Christine and Barbara from our team had another go at filling the planter at the Melfort entrance to Thornton Heath Recreation Ground. The first time the plants were all pulled out after a day. Let's hope it will last longer this time as it made a nice impact to the entrance.
- [Streatham & Croydon Rugby Club clubhouse bar renovations](https://thorntonheath.net/rugby-clubhouse-bar-renovations/) - 9.30 AM Saturday 27th June 2015 Streatham Croydon Rugby Football Club on Brigstock Road Hello! Streatham and Croydon Rugby Club on Brigstock Road have had a grant to renovate their clubhouse bar, which they kindly allow community groups to use. The renovations are taking place 27-28 June and they need volunteers. I could go on the morning
- [New planting outside Tesco](https://thorntonheath.net/new-planting-outside-tesco/) - We planted and maintained the flower pots outside Tesco and along the road in Summer 2014 . The plants need TLC and water so if you walk pass please give them some water. Thank you!
- [Melfort Road Litter picking](https://thorntonheath.net/frant-road-litter-picking/) - Litter picking on Melfort Road in February 2015 Before: After: Join us to make Thornton Heath a cleaner, greener area to live for all!
- [Christmas tree at the station](https://thorntonheath.net/christmas-tree-at-the-station/) - Christmas tree by Ambassador House, opposite the station in 2014 Join us to make Thornton Heath a cleaner, greener area to live for all!
- [Trials Start, Street Party Friday 26th June](https://thorntonheath.net/trials-start-street-party-friday-26th-june/) - Details from: https://diynorburyavenue.wordpress.com/ Trial start date confirmed as 26 June. Join us at the street party after school! Sustrans is excited to announce that we have had confirmation from Croydon council that we will be able to install the trial closures in Norbury Avenue on Friday 26th June. Come and join in with some fun activities
- [Ping Pong at Recreation Ground](https://thorntonheath.net/ping-pong-at-recreation-ground/) - Thornton Heath Recreation Ground has been selected as a venue for this years Ping! Croydon. From 22 June to 21 August 2015 a table with bats and balls provided will be based next to the basketball court. If the table is a success, it could become a permanent feature in the park after the project finishes.
- [Paint the wall by Ambassador House](https://thorntonheath.net/paint-the-wall-by-ambassador-house/) - We painted the wall by Ambassador House in October 2014 Join us to make Thornton Heath a cleaner, greener area to live for all!
- [Flower pots outside Ambassador House](https://thorntonheath.net/flower-pots-outside-ambassador-house/) - We cleaned and re-planted the flower pots by the bus stop at Ambassador House in June 2015. We look after them but they need water so if you pass by please give them some water. Thank you!
- [Picnic in the Park](https://thorntonheath.net/picnic-in-the-park/) - 12-4pm Sunday 12 July 2015 Grangewood Park, SE25 Bring your picnics and your friends and join us for a FREE fun activities for all. Bouncy castle, Story telling, Kickstars, Art in the Park, Tennis coaching, Dog show, Bug Hunts, Classical quartet, Face painting, Drumming, Pilates for all, Raffle, Sports activities, Speakers' corner, Tea and cakes...

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- [We Are Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/wath/) - Thornton Heath residents can download on their Apple or Android smartphones. Once signed up, users can: Browse local events, offers, and community initiatives Receive personalised notifications and emails based on your interests — from live music to fitness and family fun Explore interactive community tours, including the Thornton Heath Art Trail Stay updated with local
- [How you can help...](https://thorntonheath.net/volunteering/) - Live or work in the Heath? Want to make a difference? We’d absolutely love to hear from you. Whether you would like to make new friends at a community clean-up event, offer your expertise with fundraising or events, learn a new skill, do some leafleting, take photos, help out our social media and marketing team,
- [Gardening Club](https://thorntonheath.net/projects/gardeningclub/) - The Thornton Heath Community Action Team 'Gardening Club' takes place on the first Saturday of each month (weather permitting), from 1-3pm opposite the train station on Brigstock Road. It’s run by Linda who volunteers as the Action Team’s Ambassador for Green and Sustainable Living. If you’d like to join in and help us look after
- [Who we are](https://thorntonheath.net/community-action-team/) - Thornton Heath Community Action Team (THCAT) is a local group of volunteers, dedicated to making positive changes in Thornton Heath. We host public community meetings about every six weeks, covering important topics such as community safety, fly-tipping, graffiti and vandalism, and have monthly walkabouts to highlight & tackle problem areas. In addition to continual campaigning
- [Gallery](https://thorntonheath.net/gallery/) - A snapshot of what the Thornton Heath Community Action Team has been up to since 2015. Thank you to everyone who has helped our projects come to life! If you have an idea for a project or would like to get involved with an existing one, we'd love to hear from you: action@thorntonheath.net
- [Reporting](https://thorntonheath.net/reporting/) - Many local residents have approached the THCAT team for advice on reporting various issues. To make it easier, we’ve put together this handy list of contacts. Thornton Heath Councillors Local Councillors are elected by the community to help decide how the council delivers its services and carries out its activities. They represent the public interest
- [Meetings & Events](https://thorntonheath.net/meetings-events/) - Looking to get more involved in our Thornton Heath community? Or maybe you’re just curious about what’s happening locally? From community clean-ups to festive celebrations, gardening projects, creative workshops, and more, Thornton Heath Community Action Team events are all about improving, connecting, and celebrating Thornton Heath. You’ll also find us running a couple of fun
- [Thornton Heath Station Book Exchange](https://thorntonheath.net/projects/bookexchange/) - Installed in 2016 by Thornton Heath Community Action Team, the bookshelf in the Platform 2 waiting room is a free book exchange for everyone to enjoy. Borrow a book, swap one, or donate to keep the collection fresh! If you're adding books, we'd love to see—share a pic with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
- [Thornton Heath Art Trail](https://thorntonheath.net/art-trail/) - To celebrate the fantastic street art in the area, Thornton Heath Community Action Team, FreeArt & CALAT decided to join forces to create the Thornton Heath Art Trail. Whether you do all sixteen stops in one go, or break it up into smaller trails, it's a great way to explore the neighbourhood, finding hidden gems from
- [Planters](https://thorntonheath.net/planters/) - Welcome to the Thornton Heath Community Action Team's Planter Project! Our mission is to make Thornton Heath a greener, cleaner, and more vibrant place to live by installing and maintaining planters throughout the neighbourhood. Since the project's inception, we've installed over 80 planters, all of which are designed, built, planted and looked after by local
- [How you can help...old](https://thorntonheath.net/test/) - Live in the Heath? Want to make a difference? We’d absolutely love to hear from you. Whether youwould like to make new friends at a community clean-up event, offer your expertise with fundraising or events, learn a new skill, do some leafleting, take photos, help out our social media and marketing team, or just want
- [](https://thorntonheath.net/projects/1129-2/) - The Thornton Heath Community Action Team Gardening Club is run by Linda, our Ambassador for Green and Sustainable Living volunteer. It takes place on the first Saturday of each month (weather permitting), from 1-3pm, at Ambassador House forecourt, opposite Thornton Heath station. Helpers are asked to bring gloves if possible and, in colder weather, to wrap
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- [Thornton Heath Art Trail](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/thornton-heath-art-trail/)
- [mosaics](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/mosaics/)
- [London360](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/london360/)
- [walkabouts](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/walkabouts/)
- [sno](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/sno/)
- [safety neighbourhood officer](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/safety-neighbourhood-officer/)
- [bensham manor](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/bensham-manor/)
- [HMO](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/hmo/)
- [fly-tipping](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/fly-tipping/)
- [AGM](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/agm/)
- [committee](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/committee/)
- [volunteer](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/volunteer/)
- [competition](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/competition/)
- [public meeting](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/public-meeting/)
- [scratchley hall](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/scratchley-hall/)
- [Meetings & Events](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/meetings-events/)
- [planters](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/planters/)
- [planter project](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/planter-project/)
- [agenda](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/agenda/)
- [fundraising](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/fundraising/)
- [lamppost banners](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/lamppost-banners/)
- [Thornton Heath app](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/thornton-heath-app/)
- [We are Thornton Heath](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/we-are-thornton-heath/)
- [photography](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/photography/)
- [pspo](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/pspo/)
- [First Aid](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/first-aid/)
- [knife crime](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/knife-crime/)
- [festive](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/festive/)
- [Gardening](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/gardening/)
- [Trumble Gardens](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/trumble-gardens/)
- [london ambulance](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/london-ambulance/)
- [wreath](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/wreath/)
- [Valentine](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/valentine/)
- [Love](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/love/)
- [community gardening](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/community-gardening/)
- [Mayor](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/mayor/)
- [Croydon Council](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/croydon-council/)
- [Q&A](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/qa/)
- [Mayor of Croydon](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/mayor-of-croydon/)
- [Spring Fair](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/spring-fair/)
- [events](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/events/)
- [meetings](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/meetings/)
- [greening](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/greening/)
- [Litter picking](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/litter-picking/)
- [fair](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/fair/)
- [easter](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/easter/)
- [stall](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/stall/)
- [Thornton Heath Spring Fair](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/thornton-heath-spring-fair/)
- [Action Day](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/action-day/)
- [lottery](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/lottery/)
- [Croydon Community Lottery](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/croydon-community-lottery/)
- [Community event](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/community-event/)
- [music](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/music/)
- [food](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/food/)
- [mural painting](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/mural-painting/)
- [Desmond Dekker](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/desmond-dekker/)
- [trees](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/trees/)
- [EGM](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/egm/)
- [Daffodils](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/daffodils/)
- [Reporting](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/reporting/)
- [useful contacts](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/useful-contacts/)
- [Mayor Jason Perry](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/mayor-jason-perry/)
- [WATH](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/wath/)
- [parking](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/parking/)
- [fraud prevention](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/fraud-prevention/)
- [Annual report](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/annual-report/)
- [finances](https://thorntonheath.net/tag/finances/)