STILL GOT IT! Sell-out show for local drama club dating back to 1896
Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club has roots going back to 1896, and are the longest-running amateur dramatics group in Greater London. Their latest production told the stories of people affected by the second-world war in Carshalton. Ian Akhurst, above, plays the BBC news announcer. The show ran from 20 to 22 March 2025 and was held […]
What was inside Carshalton’s lost 1877 Time Capsule?
It’s a mystery. What’s happened to two time capsules said to be stored within the wall of an old Barclays Bank. Lynne Mills, a local resident said “I used to go to barclays bank in Carshalton High Street every day for the company I worked for, and in the wall there were 2 time capsules […]
Carnage in Carshalton – hedge butcher strikes again!
*NEWS* This is the tranquil Memorial Garden in the heart of Carshalton. It is a popular place to sit, and events are often held here. But now the beautiful hedges that surround the garden have been cut very short, and in a seemingly haphazard fashion – creating an ugly appearance. Update: see an explanation from […]
Much-loved coffee shop in Sutton to close
*NEWS* Secret Carshalton is saddened to learn that a popular independent cafe towards the bottom of Sutton High Street is to close. The team at TazZa announced on their social media: “It is with great sadness we announce that TazZa Coffee will be soon closing her doors for one final time after almost 15 years […]
Local walks video is a hit with over 600,000 plays, 25,000 likes and more than 400 comments in just one week!
Last week we posted a short video about one our favourite local walks at Happy Valley in Coulsdon. It featured the hugely atmospheric Chaldon Church. [As of April 2025, views are 1,028,000] The video racked up these incredible stats as of today – and helped increase our social media following by several thousand. Sorry to […]
A refurbished Oaks Park Bakehouse and new visitor centre – winners of the Neighbourhood Fund
Sutton Council have just announced the winners of the 2024 Neighbourhood Fund consultation, and it’s fantastic to see budgets allocated to local improvements. In total 41 projects are being funded, with 11 that local community groups will take the lead on. Scroll down to hear some highlights… Refurbish the Oaks Park Bakehouse With a funding […]
FOR SALE – see inside the 300 year old Rectory before it goes into private hands following 80 years of council ownership
*News* It’s a rare survivor of an intact English rectory and is a charming part of Historic Carshalton. In recognition of this it has Grade 2* listed status. It was owned by the church for many years before going into private hands. In 1943 it was going to be demolished but the Urban District Council […]
Sutton’s Thomas Wall Centre has starring role in hit BBC Drama Ludwig
This is comedian and actor David Mitchell, walking down the corridor of the Thomas Wall Centre in Sutton. The location was used for Episode 5 of the BBC drama Ludwig. The murder took place at a posh public school, and the program makers chose the Thomas Wall Centre as the backdrop. Here’s some pics. This […]
Sell out shows for Harry Hill and Chris McCausland at Carshalton’s Cryer Arts
*News* Carshalton’s community theatre once faced closure, and now it’s a thriving hub attracting some of the biggest names in entertainment. In January, comedian Harry Hill is playing in Carshalton for three nights (20 – 22 January 2025). It started off as one gig, but new dates were added due to demand. The TV comic […]