Food & Luncheon Club

Join us every week to socialise, enjoy delicious food and meet new friends in your neighbourhood. We provide healthy & nutritious grocery bags (£3.50 each) and hot meals (£3.50 per portion).

🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕛 12pm - 2pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

For further details contact us on 020 8684 3784 or email info@arccltd.com

🎨 Make and Mend – Foil Embossing & Wellbeing ♻️✨

Turn everyday foil into beautiful works of art! 🌸🖼️

Join us for a fun, friendly and relaxing creative session exploring foil embossing – a simple technique that transforms ordinary foil into beautiful, raised designs.

This is the first of our two-part workshop, where we'll learn new skills, get creative and give discarded materials a second life!

What to expect

🎨 Week 1 – Monday 2nd November: Learn foil embossing techniques and create your own decorative designs.

🖼️ Week 2 – Monday 16th November: Put your new skills into practice by creating a beautiful, personalised photo frame to take home!

♻️ Discover creative ways to reuse everyday materials.
😊 Meet new people and enjoy some relaxing, mindful creative time.
♻️ Please bring:

Week 1: Empty, clean foil takeaway containers to upcycle.

Week 2: A favourite photograph you'd like to make a frame for.

No experience needed – everyone is welcome! 💚

🗓️ Mondays 2nd & 16th November 2026
🕑 2pm to 3:30pm
Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

🔗 Click the link below to register:
👉 www.arccltd.com/make-mend

⚽️ Sporting Memories Club 🏅

ARCC Sporting Memories Club provides opportunity for men 60+ to come together on a weekly basis to share their sporting memories and participate in gentle physical exercise.

🕚 11am - 12:30pm
🗓️ Every Friday
📍 Peony Court Care Home
58 Addiscombe Road
Croydon
CR0 5PH.

For further details visit www.arccltd.com/projects/sporting-memories or contact: kay.kakadearceltd.com

Broad Green Community Hub | Every Thursday

Between 2pm - 5pm, You can find support and information services or just pop around with family and friends to come and have tea, coffee and chat 🍵 ☕

For further information, check:

👉 www.arccltd.com/projects/community-hub

🥗 SMALL STEPS, BIG CHANGES 🌿

📘 A Community Self-Management Workbook for the Healthy Weight Project
💚 Ready to take a step towards a healthier you?

Join us for FREE healthy cooking sessions using food from our amazing food bank, including delicious cultural dishes! 🍲🌍

🧘‍♀️ Enjoy Yoga & Pilates
👩‍🍳 Learn healthy cooking skills
🩺 Benefit from regular health checks
📖 Receive a workbook to track your health journey

🗓️ Every Thursday
🕧 12:30pm – 2pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road, Croydon,
CR0 3HA

📩 For more information or to register:
✉️ info@knowledgeandpractice.org
📞 07572 877378
🌱 Small steps today can lead to big changes tomorrow!

⚖️ BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service

Need legal or welfare advice? BBSC (British Bangladeshi Society of Croydon) offer FREE advice service available every week.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕙 10am – 12pm
⏱️ 15-minute appointments

‼️ 📞 Appointments must be booked in advance. ‼️

Call ARCC on 020 8684 3784 every Monday between 10:00am – 12:00pm to book your appointment.

📍 ARCC

89 Canterbury Road

Croydon

CR0 3HA

Places are limited and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🌍 FRIENDS COFFEE MORNING ☕️

Black History Month: Honouring Our Roots, Celebrating Our Communities ✨

Join us for our monthly Friends Coffee Morning as we celebrate Black History Month, recognising the rich heritage, shared histories and contributions of British Asian, African & Caribbean communities. 💛

Many British Asians have roots in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. These places are more than part of a migration story; they are an important part of family heritage, identity and lived experience.

🌍 Celebrate our shared histories and cultural heritage
🤝 Meet local residents and build connections
💬 Share stories and experiences
🗣️ Access guidance and support
🎨 Enjoy arts and crafts
☕ Tea, coffee and refreshments
🎂 Birthday celebrations

🌿 Come along to honour our roots, celebrate our diverse communities and recognise the people and stories that have helped shape British society.

🗓️ Wednesday, 28th October 2026
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

Please register online using the link below, or simply turn up. (£3 entry for non-members).

👉 www.arccltd.com/coffee-mornings

We look forward to welcoming you for a morning of culture, conversation, connection and community! ☕️🌍💛

Food & Luncheon Club

Join us every week to socialise, enjoy delicious food and meet new friends in your neighbourhood. We provide healthy & nutritious grocery bags (£3.50 each) and hot meals (£3.50 per portion).

🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕛 12pm - 2pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

For further details contact us on 020 8684 3784 or email info@arccltd.com

FREE Energy Advice Workshop - Energise Croydon

We aim to reduce fuel poverty and improve the health/wellbeing of vulnerable households through the delivery of expert, energy specific, advice and support.

What we will cover:

✅ Energy Saving Tips
✅ Switching Energy Supplier or Tariffs
✅ Meter readings/Smart meters
✅ Struggling to pay your bills
✅ Warm Home Discount
✅ Winter Fuel Payment
✅ Priority Services Register
✅ Energy Efficiency Home Improvements

🗓️ Tuesday, 27th October 2026

🕚 12pm - 1pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
  89 Canterbury Road
  Croydon
  CR0 3HA

Registration is not required – just drop in!

⚖️ BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service

Need legal or welfare advice? BBSC (British Bangladeshi Society of Croydon) offer FREE advice service available every week.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕙 10am – 12pm
⏱️ 15-minute appointments

‼️ 📞 Appointments must be booked in advance. ‼️

Call ARCC on 020 8684 3784 every Monday between 10:00am – 12:00pm to book your appointment.

📍 ARCC

89 Canterbury Road

Croydon

CR0 3HA

Places are limited and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎨 Make and Mend – Kinusaiga and Wellbeing (Part 2) ♻️✨

Take your creativity to the next level and give old fabrics a new life! 🌸🧵

Join us for another fun, friendly and relaxing session exploring Kinusaiga, the Japanese art of creating colourful, mosaic-like pictures using fabric.

Following our previous workshop, we'll build on what we've learnt and explore more advanced designs and techniques, using pre-loved sarees and fabrics to create beautiful, textured artwork.

What you'll get from the session

🎨 Explore more advanced Kinusaiga techniques
♻️ Discover creative ways to upcycle old fabrics
🧵 Create more detailed and colourful fabric artwork to take home
💛 Enjoy a relaxing and mindful creative activity
😊 Connect with others and share creative ideas
♻️ Please bring: Any old sarees, fabric scraps or other materials you'd love to give a second life to!

Everyone is welcome – whether you joined us last time or are completely new!

🗓️ Monday 26th October 2026
🕑 2pm to 3:30pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

🔗 Click the link below to register:
👉 www.arccltd.com/make-mend

Brigstock Road Community Hub

Pop in for a chat over a cup of tea with friendly faces from the voluntary & community sector, health services and social care teams. There is no need to make an appointment. You can also scan the QR code below to see what additional activities and events will feature at the hub.

🕙 10am - 1pm
🗓️ Every Monday
📍 Scratchley Hall
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH

Need support or information for yourself or someone you care for?

• Want to connect with local residents?

• Want to know about resources available in your area to help you stay well and independent?

For further details please visit: -

👉 www.arccltd.com/projects/community-hub

⚽️ Sporting Memories Club 🏅

ARCC Sporting Memories Club provides opportunity for men 60+ to come together on a weekly basis to share their sporting memories and participate in gentle physical exercise.

🕚 11am - 12:30pm
🗓️ Every Friday
📍 Peony Court Care Home
58 Addiscombe Road
Croydon
CR0 5PH.

For further details visit www.arccltd.com/projects/sporting-memories or contact: kay.kakadearceltd.com

Broad Green Community Hub | Every Thursday

Between 2pm - 5pm, You can find support and information services or just pop around with family and friends to come and have tea, coffee and chat 🍵 ☕

For further information, check:

👉 www.arccltd.com/projects/community-hub

FANTASTIC FIBRE & OUR LITTLE FRIENDS 🥦💚

Discover how fibre feeds your friendly gut bacteria and supports digestive health!

Join us for a friendly and informative talk as part of the Pentathlon Programme, exploring the importance of fibre and simple ways to include more in your everyday meals.

✅ Understand what fibre is and why we need it
✅ Meet our “little friends” — the bacteria in our gut
✅ Discover everyday high-fibre foods
✅ Explore easy meal and snack swaps
✅ Pick up practical tips to increase your fibre intake

🎤 Talk led by Amjid Rahman

🗓️ Thursday, 22nd October 2026
🕑 2pm–3:30pm
📍 Broad Green Community Hub
  89 Canterbury Road
  Croydon
  CR0 3HA

Come along, ask questions and discover how small food changes can support your wellbeing!

For more information, contact us:

📞 020 8684 3784

📧 communityhub@arccltd.com

🥗 SMALL STEPS, BIG CHANGES 🌿

📘 A Community Self-Management Workbook for the Healthy Weight Project
💚 Ready to take a step towards a healthier you?

Join us for FREE healthy cooking sessions using food from our amazing food bank, including delicious cultural dishes! 🍲🌍

🧘‍♀️ Enjoy Yoga & Pilates
👩‍🍳 Learn healthy cooking skills
🩺 Benefit from regular health checks
📖 Receive a workbook to track your health journey

🗓️ Every Thursday
🕧 12:30pm – 2pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road, Croydon,
CR0 3HA

📩 For more information or to register:
✉️ info@knowledgeandpractice.org
📞 07572 877378
🌱 Small steps today can lead to big changes tomorrow!

⚖️ BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service

Need legal or welfare advice? BBSC (British Bangladeshi Society of Croydon) offer FREE advice service available every week.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕙 10am – 12pm
⏱️ 15-minute appointments

‼️ 📞 Appointments must be booked in advance. ‼️

Call ARCC on 020 8684 3784 every Monday between 10:00am – 12:00pm to book your appointment.

📍 ARCC

89 Canterbury Road

Croydon

CR0 3HA

Places are limited and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bollywood Movie Club 🍿

AS PART OFETHNIC MENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME

Join us for a relaxed and supportive discussion where we explore feel-good films, personal favourites and the emotions they bring.

🗓️ Wednesday, 21st October 2026
🕕 12.15pm - 1.45pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
  89 Canterbury Road
  Croydon
  CR0 3HA

Click on the link below to register:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AQKzSMP91z

Ladies Fitness Class 🙆‍♀️

As Part of Ethnic Mental Health Improvement Programme

Join our fun and friendly Ladies Fitness Class as part of the EMHIP Project. Stay active, improve your wellbeing and connect with other women in the community.

🗓️ Wednesday, 7 October 2026
🕚 11am - 12pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CRO 3HA

Click on the link below to register.

👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/AQKzSMP91z

For anyone who would kindly like to donate to the ladies fitness classes.

👉 https://www.arccltd.com/store/p/fitness

Food & Luncheon Club

Join us every week to socialise, enjoy delicious food and meet new friends in your neighbourhood. We provide healthy & nutritious grocery bags (£3.50 each) and hot meals (£3.50 per portion).

🗓️ Every Tuesday
🕛 12pm - 2pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

For further details contact us on 020 8684 3784 or email info@arccltd.com

⚖️ BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service

Need legal or welfare advice? BBSC (British Bangladeshi Society of Croydon) offer FREE advice service available every week.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕙 10am – 12pm
⏱️ 15-minute appointments

‼️ 📞 Appointments must be booked in advance. ‼️

Call ARCC on 020 8684 3784 every Monday between 10:00am – 12:00pm to book your appointment.

📍 ARCC

89 Canterbury Road

Croydon

CR0 3HA

Places are limited and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎨 Make & Mend – Kinusaiga & Wellbeing ♻️✨

Turn old fabrics into beautiful works of art! 🌸🧵

Join us for a fun, friendly and relaxing creative session exploring Kinusaiga, the Japanese art of creating colourful, mosaic-like pictures using fabric.

Using foam boards and pre-loved sarees, we'll transform beautiful fabrics into unique, textured artwork. It's a lovely opportunity to learn something new, reuse old materials and enjoy some peaceful, creative time together.

What you'll get from the session

🎨 Learn the Japanese art of Kinusaiga
♻️ Discover creative ways to reuse old sarees and fabrics
🧵 Create your own colourful fabric artwork to take home
💛 Enjoy a relaxing and mindful creative activity
😊 Meet new people and learn something new together
♻️ Please bring: Any old sarees, fabric scraps or other materials you'd love to give a second life to! Let's turn something forgotten into something beautiful. 💚

No experience needed – everyone is welcome!

🗓️ Monday 19th October 2026
🕑 2pm to 3:30pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

🔗 Click the link below to register:

👉 www.arccltd.com/make-mend

Brigstock Road Community Hub

Pop in for a chat over a cup of tea with friendly faces from the voluntary & community sector, health services and social care teams. There is no need to make an appointment. You can also scan the QR code below to see what additional activities and events will feature at the hub.

🕙 10am - 1pm
🗓️ Every Monday
📍 Scratchley Hall
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH

Need support or information for yourself or someone you care for?

• Want to connect with local residents?

• Want to know about resources available in your area to help you stay well and independent?

For further details please visit: -

👉 www.arccltd.com/projects/community-hub

CROYDON WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING EVENT 🌸

World Menopause Day 2026 – Chronic Pain at Midlife

Are you a woman aged 45–60 living in Croydon and registered with a Croydon GP? Join us for a free, women-only event exploring menopause, wellbeing and chronic pain.

📅 Sunday 18 October 2026
⏰ 2pm–4pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

The session will provide practical information and support to help women better understand and manage menopause symptoms, including chronic pain.

💗 Free event | Women only | Refreshments provided

🎟️ Places are first come, first served – registration is required.

👉 Register here:

www.arccltd.com/wmd

Please share this with any Croydon women aged 45–60 who may benefit.

💃 GARBA WORKSHOP🌸

Celebrate Navratri with the colours, rhythm and spirit of Gujarat! Join us to discover the energy of this much-loved Gujarati folk dance, learn some steps and celebrate our traditions together.

Everyone is welcome, and all abilities are invited. No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy the music and dance!

🗓️ Friday 16 October 2026
🕑 2pm - 4pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

Whether you’re trying Garba for the first time or rediscovering your love for it, there’s a place for you in our circle.

🪔 Let’s celebrate Navratri, share our heritage and make joyful memories together.

🎶 Aavo, Garba Ramiye! 🎶

Register: www.arccltd.com/garba

⚽️ Sporting Memories Club 🏅

ARCC Sporting Memories Club provides opportunity for men 60+ to come together on a weekly basis to share their sporting memories and participate in gentle physical exercise.

🕚 11am - 12:30pm
🗓️ Every Friday
📍 Peony Court Care Home
58 Addiscombe Road
Croydon
CR0 5PH.

For further details visit www.arccltd.com/projects/sporting-memories or contact: kay.kakadearceltd.com

Broad Green Community Hub | Every Thursday

Between 2pm - 5pm, You can find support and information services or just pop around with family and friends to come and have tea, coffee and chat 🍵 ☕

For further information, check:

👉 www.arccltd.com/projects/community-hub

FREE – Know Your Adult Social Care Rights

Join Access Social Care for a free, friendly and practical session at the Asian Resource Centre Croydon.

Learn about your rights, understand what support may be available, and explore what you can do if you or someone you care for is struggling to get the right help.

During the session, you’ll learn about:

✅ What Adult Social Care can support you with
✅ Your rights under the Care Act
✅ How to request a social care assessment
✅ What should happen during an assessment
✅ Care and support planning, charging and your rights as a carer
✅ What to do if you are struggling to get the right support
✅ Where to access free information and support

The session will include simple real-life examples and an opportunity to ask general questions.

No previous knowledge needed – everyone is welcome!

☕ Refreshments will be provided

🗓️ Thursdays, 8th and 15th October 2026

🕑 2pm – 3pm

📍 Asian Resource Centre Croydon
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

Delivered by Access Social Care – Free Legal Community Hub

Small Steps, Big Changes 🥗

A COMMUNITY SELF MANAGEMENT WORKBOOK FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT PROJECT

Join us for free healthy cooking sessions using food from our amazing food bank, including delicious cultural food!

You can also enjoy Yoga & Pilates, receive regular health checks, and get a booklet to record your health journey.

🗓️ Every Thursday
Starting From 15th October 2026
🕧 12:30pm – 2pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre (ARCC)
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA

For more information or to register:

📧 info@knowledgeandpractice.org
📞 07572 877378

⚖️ BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service

Need legal or welfare advice? BBSC (British Bangladeshi Society of Croydon) offer FREE advice service available every week.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕙 10am – 12pm
⏱️ 15-minute appointments

‼️ 📞 Appointments must be booked in advance. ‼️

Call ARCC on 020 8684 3784 every Monday between 10:00am – 12:00pm to book your appointment.

📍 ARCC

89 Canterbury Road

Croydon

CR0 3HA

Places are limited and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.