Public talks
We meet approximately every two weeks for talks on astronomy and related topics. These talks are open to the public - no need to book.
After Easter, starting on Friday 2nd May 2025, our meetings will move to the small hall, Shirley Methodist Church, Eldon Avenue, CR0 8SD and will be held on the first and third Friday of each month. Our meetings will run, as now, from 7:30 – 9:30.
Shirley Methodist is within walking distance of Trinity School and is easily accessible by bus from East Croydon. There is parking on site but, if it is full, there is ample parking on nearby roads.
​Programme​
The dates for the rest of the year will be the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month:
May 2nd & 16th, June 6th & 20th, July 4th & 18th, August 1st & 15th, September 5th & 19th,
October 3rd & 17th, November 7th & 21st, December 5th & 19th.
Location
The church is between Wickham Road and Eldon Avenue, but the entrance is in Eldon Avenue.
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If driving from West Wickham turn right down Shirley Avenue then first left to Eldon Avenue.
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If driving from Croydon or London Eldon Avenue is a turning on the left off the dual carridgeway.
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If driving from New Addington go right at the roundabout into Wickham Road, then left into Shirley Avenue then left into Eldon Avenue..
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There is a small parking area in the church grounds, otherwise park on the local roads (Barnfield Avenue, Eldon Avenue or Shirley Avenue for example).
These buses stop close by and all of them connect with East Croydon Railway Station and tram stop.
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119: Croydon Airport to Bromley Catch the bus at stop E1
194: West Croydon to Lower Sydenham Catch the bus at stop E1
198: Shrublands to Thornton Heath Catch the bus at stop E1
466: Caterham-on-the-Hill to Addington Village Catch the bus at stop E3
If coming from East Croydon get off at Valley Walk. This stop is on the dual carriageway. Walk up the slight hill, left into Eldon Avenue, and the church entrance is on the right.
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(Note that to go back to East Croydon you will need to go to stop M (named Upper Shirley Road) in Wickham Road and catch the 119, 194 or 198 )

To central Croydon
Trinity entrance
Trinity car exit
Church entrance
Valley Walk bus stop
Bus stop M
To West Wickham
To New Addington
Other useful information to help you find us:
Postcode: CR0 8SD
What Three Words: skill.rams.rewarding
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FVPTrZzWrLaV4JNa9
Grid Reference: TQ 35414 65600

When you get to the church enter through the main entrance.

If the door is locked press the bell for Rear Hall (we will come and get you)

Meet friendly people who are passionate about astronomy.

Go through the lobby and the door in the top right corner.