⚽️ 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

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
📍 1st Floor, Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: 109

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

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

Expert Patients Programme (Face-2-Face) 🥗

Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a respiratory condition?

Join our Expert Patients Programme - a tree 6-week course tor any adult living with, or caring for someone with, one or more long-term health conditions in Croydon.

🗓️ Fridays, 14th Nov - 19th Dec 2025
🕛 12pm – 2:30pm
📍 1st Floor, ARCC Meeting Room
CVA Resource Centre
  82 London Road
  Croydon
  CR0 2TB

Click on the link below to register.

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/0UJzuJ7NyN

⚽️ 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

Chalk Art

Stress isn’t always visible but it can still weigh us down!

Take a moment to unwind and let your creativity shine! Use colourful chalks to design something uniquely yours - no experience needed!

A welcoming space to relax, ease stress and connect. If you need to talk, we’re here for you!

🗓 Tuesday, 11th November 2025
🕕 12:15pm – 1:15pm
📍 West Thornton Community Centre
731 - 735 London Road
CR7 6AU

No need to register - just drop in ❗

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
📍 1st Floor, Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: 109

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

Your Wellness Journey Workshop at Brigstock Road Community Hub

Come along to our Interactive Creative Workshop where you can find out information to support your Wellness Journey and engage in a range of Health and Wellbeing activities!

☕ Refreshments
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🤝 Meet your local community
👨‍⚕ Health Checks
💆🏼‍♀ Mindfulness
🍰 Cake sale
🫴🏼 Support services

🗓 Monday, 10th November 2025
🕛 12 - 1.30pm
📍 Brigstock Road Community Hub
81 Brigstock Road
CR7 7JH

No need to register - just drop in ❗

Expert Patients Programme (Online) 🥗

Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure or a respiratory condition?

Join our Expert Patients Programme - a tree 6-week course tor any adult living with, or caring for someone with, one or more long-term health conditions in Croydon.

🗓️ Mondays, 10th Nov - 15th Dec 2025
🕛 6pm - 8pm
💻 Online (Zoom)

Click on the link below to register.

👉 https://forms.office.com/r/0UJzuJ7NyN

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

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
📍 1st Floor, Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: 109

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

ARCC TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT 🤝

Join Our Board of Trustees, Make a Difference in the Community

The Asian Resource Centre of Croydon (ARCC) is a well-established community charity supporting Croydon's diverse communities since 1999.

We promote mental health, social inclusion, equality, and community cohesion, empowering individuals and groups to create lasting positive change.

We are now seeking passionate and community-driven individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the next phase of ARCC's growth and impact.

For further information & to apply please click on the link below:

👉 www.arccltd.com/trustee-recruitment

Closing Date: 12pm, Monday 3rd November 2025

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

Friends Coffee Morning ☕

Join us for a special Friends Coffee Morning as we celebrate Diwali 🎉 . A morning filled with friendship, laughter and community spirit.

☕ Tea, coffee, drinks and snacks
🤝 Meet residents
🗣 Guest speakers
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎂 Birthday celebrations & cake

🗓️ Wednesday, 29th Oct 2025
🕥 10:30am – 12:30pm
📍 CVA Resource Centre
  82 London Road
  Croydon
  CR0 2TB

‼️ Please register your attendance online via the link below or call 020 8684 3784 (£3 entry).

👉 www.arccltd.com/coffee-mornings

Or sign up for our annual membership via the link below:

👉 www.arccltd.com/store/p/coffee-morning-membership

We look forward to seeing everyone!

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
📍 1st Floor, Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: 109

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

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

Clay Workshop

Whether you're a beginner or simply looking to unwind, this clay workshop is the perfect chance to relax, get hands-on and have fun.

Together, we’ll explore how positive mindset can support your wellbeing.

✅ Finding moments of happiness
✅ Building resilience
✅ Strengthening social connections
✅ Focusing on hope as a source of light

🗓 Wednesday, 22nd Oct 2025
🕛 12pm - 1pm
📍 CVA Resource Centre
82 London Road
Croydon
CRO 2TB

Limited spaces available, click on the link below to register now.

👉 www.arccltd.com/clay-workshop

WISER-AID STUDY - FOCUS GROUP

💷 £20 Per Participant | Limited Spaces ‼️

We want to hear your voice on digital health and stroke prevention. Your contribution will stay anonymous and confidential.

Are you a woman, aged 18-65 living or working in the London Borough of Croydon?

What will you be asked to do?

Take part in a focus group discussion with other women in your community.

✅ 1 to 1.5 hours
✅ Friendly, informal setting
✅ Led by a trained researcher
✅ Share only what you're comfortable with

🗓️ Tuesday, 21st October 2025
🕛 12pm - 1pm
📍 1st Floor, ARCC Meeting Room
CVA Resource Centre
82 London Road
Croydon
CR0 2TB

☕️ Refreshments provided!

No prior experience of using digital tools is needed. Your voice is essential in understanding and improving stroke prevention efforts.

Register Via:

👉 www.arccltd.com/wiser-aid-study

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
📍 1st Floor, Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: 109

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

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

🏥 Your Health, Your Croydon - Alternative Medicine & Social Prescribing 🍃

Join us for an afternoon of information and discussion on Social Prescribing Alternative Remedies. Come ready to communicate directly with professionals from local services on a range of topics and create solutions to improve the care within your community.

🗓 Friday 17th October 2025
🕧 1:15pm - 3:30pm
📍 Wellness Centre
(Opposite Waterstones)
1st Floor
Whitgift Centre
Croydon

👨‍⚕ Meet local healthcare professionals and local therapists
🗣 Discuss the barriers to accessing the care that you need
🤝 Join us and be part of the change and improve health services in Croydon

☕ Refreshments available

Click on the link below to register: -

👉 www.arccltd.com/yhyc

📧 In the event that you cannot attend, please leave comments/suggestions that you would like raised via the link above. We will provide updates via your email address.

🏥 Your Health, Your Croydon - Alternative Medicine & Social Prescribing 🍃

Join us for an afternoon of information and discussion on Social Prescribing Alternative Remedies. Come ready to communicate directly with professionals from local services on a range of topics and create solutions to improve the care within your community.

🗓 Friday 17th October 2025

🕧 1:15pm - 3:30pm

📍 Wellness Centre

(Opposite Waterstones)

1st Floor

Whitgift Centre

Croydon

👨‍⚕ Meet local healthcare professionals and local therapists

🗣 Discuss the barriers to accessing the care that you need

🤝 Join us and be part of the change and improve health services in Croydon

☕ Refreshments available

Click on the link below to register: -

👉 www.arccltd.com/yhyc

📧 In the event that you cannot attend, please leave comments/suggestions that you would like raised via the link above. We will provide updates via your email address.

Regards,

Team ARCC

⚽️ 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

INEQUALITIES IN CARE - FOCUS GROUP

💷 £75 Per Participant | Limited Spaces ‼️

We are inviting Asian Community leaders to help us to understand and develop plans to tackle inequalities in social care within our Asian communities in Croydon.

•⁠ ⁠Why might Asian residents experience higher care needs?
•⁠ ⁠What could be causing Asian residents to feel more isolated and less safe?
•⁠ ⁠Why is it that carers from Asian backgrounds provide more care per week than those of other backgrounds?
•⁠ ⁠Are there particular communities that are more affected than others?
•⁠ ⁠How do factors such as religion, language, cultural background or post code influence the picture?

🗓️Thursday, 16 October 2025
🕥10:30AM - 12:30PM
📍Room F9, Croydon Town Hall
Katherine Street
Croydon
CR0 1NX

Register Via:

👉 www.arccltd.com/inequalities-in-care

Delivering in partnership with Croydon Adult Health & Social Care.

🗣️ Attendance Allowance Benefit Talk by DWP 💵

• Learn how to apply

• ⁠⁠Who is eligible

• What support is available

Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit for people of State Pension age who need help or supervision because of a long-term illness or disability.

It can help with personal care, safety and independent living and it won’t affect your other benefits.

🗓️ Tuesday 14th Oct 2025

🕛 12:15pm – 1pm

📍 Norbury Library (1st Floor), Beatrice Ave, Norbury, London SW16 4UW

No registration required, open to all.

Regards,

Team ARCC

🗣️ Attendance Allowance Benefit Talk by DWP 💵

•⁠ ⁠Learn how to apply
•⁠ ⁠⁠Who is eligible
•⁠ ⁠⁠What support is available

Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit for people of State Pension age who need help or supervision because of a long-term illness or disability.

It can help with personal care, safety and independent living and it won’t affect your other benefits.

🗓️ Tuesday 14th Oct 2025
🕛 12:15pm – 1pm
📍 Norbury Library (1st Floor)

No registration required, open to all.

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
📍 1st Floor, Norbury Library
Beatrice Avenue
Norbury
SW16 4UW

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: 109

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