Upcoming Events
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
Make & Mend
🎨 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
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
FREE Energy Advice Workshop - Energise Croydon
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!
Food & Luncheon Club
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
Friends Coffee Morning - Family Fun Day
🌍 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! ☕️🌍💛
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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!
Broad Green Community Hub
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:
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Food & Luncheon Club
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
⚖️ 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.
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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!
Broad Green Community Hub
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:
Women’s Health Day
🌸 WOMEN’S HEALTH DAY
Join us for a friendly and relaxing day focused on women’s health and wellbeing, with expert advice, creative activities and time for self-care.
🗓️ Friday 6 November 2026
🕙 10am–1.30pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA
Sessions Include:
💬 Women’s mental health and mindfulness meditation
🎗️ Breast and cervical cancer awareness
🌸 Pelvic exercises and menstrual health support
💪 Fitness session – muscle toning
🎨 Clay workshop and hand massages
🩺 Free health checks, including blood pressure, BMI, pulse and diabetes risk
☕ Also featuring:
Menstrual Health Café, 2pm–3.30pm
This is a women’s only event. Light refreshments provided.
👉 Register here:
www.arccltd.com/womens-health-day
Bring a friend or family!
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
Cycle Circle - A Casual Community Café
Cycle Circle - A Casual Community Café
Join us for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon where you can enjoy a cuppa, have a bite to eat and chat about period wellness and menstrual health.
There’s no appointment needed and no judgement - just a comfortable space where you can talk as much or as little as you’d like.
🗓️ Friday, 6 November 2026
🕑 2pm - 3:30pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA
What to expect:
☕ A cuppa and a bite to eat
🌸 A chat about period wellness and menstrual health
📚 Free resources
👩⚕️ Optional one-to-one chat with a nurse about anything you’re going through Cycle Circle
Come along, have a cuppa and join us for a relaxed and supportive afternoon.
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Food & Luncheon Club
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
Ladies Fitness Class
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, 11 November 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.
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Small Steps, Big Changes (Copy)
🥗 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!
Broad Green Community Hub
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:
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Food & Luncheon Club
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
Ladies Fitness Class
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, 18 November 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.
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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!
Broad Green Community Hub
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:
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.
Food & Luncheon Club
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
⚖️ 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.
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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!
Broad Green Community Hub
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:
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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!
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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!
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
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:
FANTASTIC FIBRE & OUR LITTLE FRIENDS
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
Small Steps, Big Changes
🥗 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
⚖️ 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
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
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.
Food & Luncheon Club
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
⚖️ 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
🎨 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:
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
CROYDON WOMEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING EVENT
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:
Please share this with any Croydon women aged 45–60 who may benefit.
GARBA WORKSHOP
💃 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
⚽️ 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
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:
FREE – Know Your Adult Social Care Rights
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
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
⚖️ 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.
Ladies Fitness Class
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, 14th 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.
First Steps in Digital Skills
First Steps in Digital Skills
Free Course – Registration Required
Asian Resource Centre is collaborating with CALAT (Croydon Adult Learning and Training) to deliver the First Steps in Digital Skills course. This course is designed to help people develop essential digital skills, learn how to use everyday online tools and build confidence using a computer and the internet.
✅ Use a mouse and keyboard
✅ Improve your typing skills
✅ Set up and use email
✅ Search for information online
✅ Prepare for further Digital Skills courses
🗓️ Starts on 13th October 2026
🕑 Tuesdays • 2- 5pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CRO ЗHA
To register please email calat-ict@croydon.gov.uk OR call 020 8726 6000 ext 28230
Food & Luncheon Club
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
⚖️ 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
🎨 Make and Mend – Upcycling and Wellbeing ♻️
Give your old clothes a new life with bleach painting! 🎨👕
Join us for a fun, friendly and creative session where we'll use simple bleach painting techniques to transform dark cotton fabrics into beautiful, unique designs.
It's a great opportunity to try something new, get creative, reuse old materials and enjoy some relaxing time together.
What you'll get from the session
🖌️ Learn a new fabric decorating technique
♻️ Discover creative ways to upcycle old clothes
👕 Create your own unique design to take home
😊 Meet new people and enjoy some creative time together
Please bring: An old dark cotton T-shirt or piece of fabric to decorate. Wear clothes you don't mind getting marked!
🗓️ Monday 12th October 2026
🕑 2pm to 3:30pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA
🔗 Click the link below to register:
Mandala Art & Mindfulness Workshop
Mandala Art & Mindfulness Workshop 🧘♀️✨
Take a break from the everyday and join us for a relaxing and creative Mandala Art Workshop! 🌿💫
Come and Meditate, Relax, Create while exploring the calming benefits of mandala art, mindfulness and meditation. No previous art experience is needed - just bring yourself and enjoy a peaceful, creative session.
🗓️ Monday, 12 October 2026
🕦 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA
What to expect:
🎨 Mandala Art
🧘 Meditation
🌿 Mindfulness
✨ Creative activities
Come along, unwind, get creative and leave with a calmer mind and a brighter you. 💛🌈
Click on the link below to register:
Unfolding Layers – Group Therapy for Healing
Unfolding Layers – Group Therapy for Healing 🌿
You don’t have to carry the weight alone 💚
Join Unfolding Layers, a safe and supportive group therapy programme where you can share your experiences, build resilience and begin your healing journey in a confidential and welcoming environment.
🗓️ Upcoming Session Dates:
* October 12th
🕥 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Asian Resource Centre
89 Canterbury Road
Croydon
CR0 3HA
Over six sessions, we’ll explore topics including:
✅ Building resilience
✅ Understanding emotions
✅ Healing through shared experiences
✅ Developing healthy coping strategies
Click on the link below to register:
Brigstock Road Community Hub
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: -
Sporting Memories Club
⚽️ 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
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:
FREE – Know Your Adult Social Care Rights
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
BBSC Weekly Legal & Welfare Advice Service
⚖️ 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.