Creative Health Information Events
The Creative Health team is collaborating with organisations in Croydon to deliver one-off creative and cultural events (150+ attendees) that spread awareness of important health topics and services in engaging and accessible ways. The 2026 grant programme will open soon – read below for examples of 2025 projects, and check back soon for upcoming events.
Upcoming Creative Health Information Events
More events will be added soon, check back to find out more!
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Afya: Black Women’s Health & Wellbeing Event with Soul Purpose 360
Saturday 2 August 2025, 11am-5pm, Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road, South Norwood, SE25 4DX _____________________________ Created by Soul Purpose 360, this Black Women’s Health Event brought DJ Smurf, artists and health practitioners together for a fun sharing of health and wellbeing information for Black women.
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Wilderfest: an Adult Wellbeing Day with CVA
Saturday 13 September 2025, 10.30am-5pm, MHA the Wilderness, 17 Shirley Church Road, Croydon CR9 5AL _____________________________This free event offered adults a chance to try out a range of creative activities available in the Croydon community to support mental health, while experiencing the positive impact of green spaces on our wellbeing.
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Aaja Nachle’ (Let’s Dance): Bolly Good Fun with Apsara Arts
Saturday 27 September 2025, 2-5pm, Harris Invictus Academy Croydon 88 London Rd, Croydon, CR0 2TB _____________________________ This South Asian community health event included Bollywood singalongs, dance and music! Residents came along to listen, join in, and find a range of health information and services to support healthy lifestyles.
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Barbershop Uncut Stories with Caring for Hair
Friday 14 November 2025, 7-8pm, Stanley Arts, 12 South Norwood Hill, London SE25 6AB _____________________________ This free event invited adults, in particular Black men, to a theatre show breaking down the myths and realities of prostate cancer, providing a humorous and heart warming take on real life experiences followed by an expert Q&A panel.
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