Coloma 150th Celebratory Mass Booklet

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Coloma Convent Girls’ School Thursday, 11th July 2019 In Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the School Principal Celebrant: Most Reverend Peter Smith Archbishop Emeritus of Southwark

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WELCOME In today’s Mass we have tried to incorporate some important moments in the school s 150 year history. The opening hymn sets the tone that in all things, and in all places, God is given praise and glory. The First 5eading highlights the Daughters of Mary and Joseph’s inspired decision to travel across the Channel from Belgium on a mission to England. They came to Croydon and set up Coloma School. From there they expanded in England and subsequently to Ireland, USA and Africa. We have a close association with our sister school, Coloma Uganda.

7KH 6HFRQG 5HDGLQJ IURP WKH OHWWHU RI 6W 3HWHU FDOOV WR DOO RI XV VWDII DQG pupils, to care for each other with mutual respect by listening and trusting in God. The Gospel picks up the original motto of the school “7empore 6ilvam� – in time a forest; that through the work of education seeds are sown with the hope that they will bear fruit in the future.

7KH ZRUGV Ćš&RORPD &RPPXQLW\Ć› LV XVHG IUHTXHQWO\ DPRQJ VWDÇœ DQG VWXGHQWV We actively seek to uphold this idea of community in our daily interactions at Coloma. To celebrate our community of past and present, we have assembled ROG JLUOV IURP GLÇœHUHQW JHQHUDWLRQV WR SUHVHQW GD\ WR VLQJ ZLWK WKH current St Cecilia’s Singers for our Mass today. $V ZH RIIHU RXUVHOYHV, ZH EULQJ WR WKH /RUG RXU SUHVHQW OLYHV RXU MR\V DQG RXU VWUXJJOHV WR EH WUDQVIRUPHG E\ *RGĆ›V JUDFH 7KLV LV UHSUHVHQWHG E\ WKH IODJV RI WKH RULJLQDO FRXQWULHV RI VWDÇœ DQG SXSLOV DV ZH VLQJ Ć?,Q EUHDG ZH EULQJ \RX /RUGĆž The Daughters of Mary and Joseph are called to be instruments of mercy in WKH KDQGV RI *RG 6R DW FRPPXQLRQ ZH UHIOHFW RQ RXU DZDUHQHVV WKDW *RG holds us in his hands and is at work on us and in us as we sing Abba Father . )LQDOO\ ZH VLQJ ZLWK JXVWR D YHUVLRQ RI 0DU\Ć›V 0DJQLILFDW LQ WKDQNVJLYLQJ IRU DOO WKH JUDFHV DQG JLIWV &RORPD KDV UHFHLYHG RYHU WKH ODVW \HDUV We would like to thank the Daughters of Mary and Joseph for all WKDW they have given to the school over the years and for their continued support and daily prayers. A thank you, also, to Archbishop Peter for celebrating this Mass today. We wish him happiness in his imminent retirement and we ask him to continue to remember us in his prayers.

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Opening Hymn: All People That On Earth Do Dwell

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Collect O God, who has taught the ministers of your Church to seek not to be served, but to VHUYH WKHLU EURWKHUV DQG VLVWHUV JUDQW ZH SUD\ WKDW WKH\ PD\ EH HÇ&#x153;HFWLYH LQ DFWLRQ gentle in ministry, and constant in prayer.

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I will be with you wherever you go.

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Go now throughout the world!

I will be with you in all that you say.

Go now and spread my word!

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Come, walk with me on stormy waters.

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Second Reading

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In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for â&#x20AC;&#x153;God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.â&#x20AC;? +XPEOH \RXUVHOYHV WKHUHIRUH XQGHU WKH PLJKW\ KDQG RI *RG VR WKDW +H PD\ H[DOW \RX LQ GXH WLPH &DVW DOO \RXU DQ[LHW\ RQ +LP EHFDXVH +H FDUHV IRU \RX 'LVFLSOLQH \RXUVHOYHV NHHS DOHUW 7KH *RG RI DOO JUDFH ZKR KDV FDOOHG \RX WR +LV HWHUQDO JORU\ LQ &KULVW ZLOO +LPVHOI UHVWRUH VXSSRUW VWUHQJWKHQ DQG HVWDEOLVK \RX 7R +LP EH WKH power forever and ever. Amen.

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Chair of Governors

Mr M Buckingham

We pray for Pope Francis, Archbishop Peter, his assistant bishops, for all ordained priests and deacons, for those committed to living the religious life and for all those who witness to the Gospel through their everyday life. May they come ever closer to Jesus, in whose name WKH\ GR WKHLU ZRUN DQG FRQWLQXH WR EH SRZHUIXO ZLWQHVVHV WR WKHLU IDLWK :H SUD\ /RUG LQ \RXU PHUF\ Hear our prayer.

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Mrs A Stott

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We pray, in thanksgiving, for the life of Canon Constant Wilhelm van Crombrugghe and his YLVLRQ IRU HGXFDWLRQ :H SUD\ IRU WKH ZRUN RI WKH 'DXJKWHUV RI 0DU\ DQG -RVHSK WKH 6LVWHUV RI 6W -RVHSK WKH 6LVWHUV RI 0DU\ DQG -RVHSK DQG WKH -RVHSKLWHV WKH UHOLJLRXV FRPPXQLWLHV he established. May they continue to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;instruments of mercy in Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s handsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. /RUG LQ \RXU PHUF\ Hear our prayer.

Teacher, Former Pupil & Parent

Mrs C Dixie

We pray, especially, for the work of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph in England and for those they encounter in their pastoral ministries in parishes, schools and hospitals, in medical care and care of the elderly and the wider Coloma Trust. We pray, also, for the work of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph in Africa, Belgium, America and Ireland. May they Ç&#x201E;RXULVK DQG FRQWLQXH WR EH PRGHOV RI *RGĆ&#x203A;V ORYH LQ DFWLRQ /RUG LQ \RXU PHUF\ Hear our prayer.

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Miss M Barrett

We pray for the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, trustees of this school, for their continual prayers, wisdom and guidance. We pray also for our sister school, Coloma Primary School in Uganda. May both communities continue to thrive and grow. /RUG LQ \RXU PHUF\ Hear our prayer.

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Flora Dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Accio

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Daughter of Mary and Joseph

Sr Paula Spark

Today, we pray especially for Mrs Collins, our new headteacher. That she may be granted the courage and strength to face the challenges that lie ahead, and the wisdom and determination to lead Coloma into the next chapter of its development. /RUG LQ \RXU PHUF\ +HDU RXU SUD\HU

Retired Teacher

Mrs U Greenwood

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Teacher

Mrs T Main

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Mrs T Insuli

We pray for our present pupils, for those here and for those moving on to pastures new, that they may grow in living and learning for the greater glory of God and the common good. /RUG LQ \RXU PHUF\ +HDU RXU SUD\HU

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Anna-Maria Agard

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Year 9 Pupil

Alanna Holtby

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Year 10 Pupil

Jade Earle

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Who live and reign for ever and ever.

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Abba, Abba, Father, you are the potter, We are the clay, the work of your hands.

1. Mould us, mould us and fashion us into the image of Jesus, your son, of Jesus, your son.

2. Father, may we be one in you, as he is in you and you are in him, and you are in him.

3. Glory, glory and praise to you, glory and praise to you for ever, amen, for ever, amen.

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$FNQRZOHGJHPHQWV All People that on Earth do Dwell: W. Kethe from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Psalter Kyrie: Jacques Berthier 1923-1994 ŠAteliers et Presses de TaizĂŠ I will be with you: Gerard Markland Š 1978 Kevin Mayhew Gospel Acclamation: Traditional Caribbean, accpt, Marty Haugen Š1993 G.I.A Publications Inc. Hail Mary: Music Carey Landry Š North American Liturgy Resources In bread we bring you, Lord: Kevin Nichols Š 1976 Kevin Mayhew Sanctus, Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, Agnus Dei: A Parish Mass, Music Š 2011 Peter Jones Abba, Abba Father: Carey Landry Š1977 North American Liturgy Resources Tell out, my soul: Words Š1981 Timothy Dudley-Smith

$GYLFH DQG 0HGLWDWLRQV IURP &DQRQ &RQVWDQW 9DQ &URPEUXJJKH Ć&#x2DC; , )RXQGHU RI WKH 'DXJKWHUV of Mary and Joseph, trustees of Coloma Convent Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School +H EHOLHYHG WKDW Ć?<RX ZLOO ORYH *RG WKURXJK WKRVH \RX KDYH WDXJKW WR ORYH KLPĆ&#x17E; +H VDLG Ć?7KH ZRUN RI LQVWUXFWLRQ FDOOV IRU JUHDW PHGLWDWLRQ DQG LQÇ&#x192;QLWH SDWLHQFH EHFDXVH LPSDWLHQFH DQG GLVVLSDWLRQ LQ WHDFKLQJ UHVXOWV LQ XVHOHVV HÇ&#x153;RUW :RUGV VWULSSHG RI YLWDO SULQFLSOH DQG OLIH DUH LQDQLPDWH ZRUGV Education is a very practical and simple thing, which requires little theory, but much care; few precepts but a lot of love. Make certain that your children are not afraid to unburden WKHPVHOYHV WR \RX WR FRPPXQLFDWH WKHLU WKRXJKWV DQG GLÇ?FXOWLHV ,QVSLUH \RXU SXSLOV LQ D KXPEOH DQG KRPHO\ ORYH RI ZRUN .QRZ ZHOO ZKDW \RX FODLP WR teach and make yourself understood. Put yourself and your teaching within the reach of your pupils. It is not enough for the cleverest ones to understand you, everyone must derive VRPH EHQHÇ&#x192;W IURP \RXU OHVVRQV (DFK FKLOG KDV EHHQ HQWUXVWHG WR \RXU KHDUW DQG FRQVFLHQFH Therefore, avoid developing memory at the expense of intelligence. It is easy to believe in VXFFHVV EHFDXVH FKLOGUHQ FDQ UHFLWH ZKDW WKH\ KDYH EHHQ WDXJKW ZKHUHDV WKHLU MXGJHPHQW KDV not been trained. +HDOWK LV D JUHDW ERRQ LQ LWVHOI DQG D SRZHUIXO KHOS LQ DFFRPSOLVKLQJ VXFFHVVIXOO\ DOO WKH QXPHURXV GXWLHV RI \RXU YRFDWLRQ 'R QRW IDLO WR ORRN DÇŹHU \RXUVHOI UHDVRQDEO\ LQ WKLV respect. Children should be able to see existing between you and the other teachers a real unity, all seeking the same end â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Glory of God. Once a teacher is known to the pupils as being a person who loves them and wishes for nothing more than their happiness in everything, that teacher has already gained the chief thing in education, possessing the key to their hearts.â&#x20AC;?

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PRAYER TO THE COLOMA FAMILY

+HDYHQO\ )DWKHU :H WKDQN \RX IRU WKH MR\ IULHQGVKLS OHDUQLQJ DQG DFWLYLW\ ZH and countless others have experienced over the past 150 years as members of the Coloma family.

We ask you to continue to bless the school and its community, and to enable every present, past and future student , their IDPLO\ WKH 'DXJKWHUV RI 0DU\ DQG -RVHSK VWDÇ&#x153; JRYHUQRUV DQG all involved in the life of the school to grow in understanding of \RXU ORYH IRU XV +HOS XV WR JURZ LQ RXU ORYH DQG VHUYLFH RI \RX and one another, and generously share our blessings with all we encounter in our lives. /RUG +HDU 8V

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COLOMA IS 150 YEARS OLD!

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1869-2019

1869

17th June:ɐReverend Mother Cecilia, Madame Adelaide and Sister Regine, from the Daughters of Mary and Joseph, arrive in Croydon.

2nd August: A school is started in Poplar Villa, Wellesley Road, Croydon, with one pupil.

Coloma gets its first computer just one for the whole school!

1871

Coloma moves from Tavistock Road to our current site in Shirley.

The school moves to Tavistock Road and is named "Coloma". The name owes its origins to the Spanish Count of Santa Coloma, former owner of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph's property in Malines in Belgium, which is named after his estate in Spain.

1979

1965

1948

Coloma ceases to be a boarding school and attains Voluntary Aided Status.

1942

1898

Coloma is recognised as a centre for Science and Arts Examinations, and for the Oxford Local Examinations in 1901, the first qualifications open to young women.

Throughout the early 1900s the school continued to grow. By 1939 there were 460 pupils in total at the school, including 130 in the Preparatory Department. The House system, named after six female saints, was started around this time, each House involved in competitions, fundraising, bazaars and fetes.

Much of the historical research in this timeline was carried out by Erica Fitzpatrick for Coloma's 140th Anniversary

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Bombings continue as the school returns to Croydon. In 1944, at the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of Coloma, “practically every window in the building was shattered” during the celebration of the Mass of the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

(Miraculously, there were no casualties).

1939

As the Second World War breaks out, 300 pupils are evacuated to Eastbourne, and then to Llandeilo in South Wales.

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2000

The school expands to 5-form entry and the Sixth Form Centre is opened.

In keeping with the expansion to 5-form entry and the attainment of Specialist Status for Music, Science and Sport, a new Performing Arts Centre was opened, along with the Jubilee Centre and a 3G all-weather football pitch.

2017

Coloma attains the World Class Schools quality mark.

2019

Coloma celebrates its 150th Anniversary!

Today, academic results place Coloma at the top of national league tables. The results of the 2018 GCSE cohort placed the school as the top all-girls Catholic comprehensive school in the country (The Sunday Times league tables) and the Sixth Form is consistently placed in the top 5% nationally for student progress by ALPS. According to The Good Schools Guide, "the rich mix of academic opportunities in curriculum subjects which creates this success is balanced by the school's highly regarded caring ethos. The strength of the pastoral care means not only that every pupil matters, but that the pupils extend their concern to others who are in any kind of need."

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HOW IS COLOMA CELEBRATING? Prayer Garden A wonderful quiet, prayerful and serene area at Coloma can be found in our very special 150th anniversary Prayer Garden. In order to develop the faith life of the school, we have FUHDWHG D EHDXWLIXO VSDFH, D 6SLULWXDO 3UD\HU *DUGHQ WKDW DOO SXSLOV DQG VWDÇ&#x153; DUH ZHOFRPH WR XVH ZKHQ WKH\ ZRXOG OLNH WLPH WR EH FDOP TXLHW DQG WR UHÇ&#x201E;HFW 7KH VPDOO JDUGHQ LV ORFDWHG QHDU WKH VL[WK IRUP EXLOGLQJ QH[W WR WKH SRQG VXUURXQGHG E\ PDQ\ GLÇ&#x153;HUHQW QDWXUDO WKLQJV ZKLFK UHSUHVHQW *RGÆ&#x203A;V ZRQGHUIXO ZRUOG :H HQFRXUDJH SHRSOH SXSLOV DQG VWDÇ© WR YLVLW WKH 3UD\HU *DUGHQ WR UHÇ&#x201E;HFW DQG SUD\ LQ WKH TXLHWQHVV DQG RSHQQHVV RI WKH RXWGRRU DUHD GXULQJ break and lunch times.

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School Prayer to music Music is not only fundamental to our faith but has also become part of the heart of the school. Music and singing in particular have provided many of our students with skills and PHPRULHV WKDW ZLOO VWD\ ZLWK WKHP IRUHYHU ,W WKHUHIRUH IHOW Ç&#x192;WWLQJ WKDW WKH VFKRRO FHOHEUDWH this tradition for the 150th anniversary. Generations of Coloma girls will still to this day remember the prayer that has been said at the start of every lesson. In order to give an opportunity for our students to create a legacy to mark the 150th anniversary, a competition was launched where girls were invited to set the words of the school prayer to music.

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ODE TO COLOMA As Coloma reaches the grand age of 150, in English we took inspiration from the Age Well 3URMHFW ZKLFK VXJJHVWHG WKDW ZH VKRXOG WKLQN RI RXU EUDLQV Ć?DV KDYLQJ D VRUW RI JUDWLWXGH muscle that can be exercised and strengthenedâ&#x20AC;? to ensure we age well. In an age of increasing anxiety amongst young people, it seemed appropriate that our response to Colomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anniversary should be to encourage our students to write odes, a poetical form which focuses on being grateful for something or someone. The examples below are a selection from the many students who embraced the opportunity to express their gratitude to Coloma.

Ode to the DMJs 7KH\ OHÇŹ EHKLQG WKHLU IDPLOLHV IULHQGV DQG potentially, husbands, Just to devote their lives to God but they were soon Joined together by our constant.

9LWWRULD $PPHQGROD Ode to Colomaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, present and future -XVW RQH KXQGUHG DQG Ç&#x192;ÇŹ\ \HDUV DJR Reverend Crombrugghe founded this place.

You Daughters of Mary and Joseph know 7LPH Ç&#x201E;LHV VZLÇŹO\ E\ ZLWK KDUGO\ D WUDFH You Gen Z or from the past century? $Q $VLDQ $IULFDQ /DWLQD (XURSHDQ" Coloma welcomes you through Jesus Christ To grow in wisdom through education, 1RZ SURFODLP ZLWK XWPRVW VLQFHULW\ Ode to Coloma, a true paradise.

Maansi Richard An Ode to Coloma This is for you, my school, My haven of knowledge, My yearning for a future.

We depend on each other, You and me.

You are the hive and I am the bee.

You give what I need to blossom and bloom; Each day my petals open more.

The more I learn, The more I soar.

You are a guide to my interests, A pillow for my worries, You are the rock which +ROGV PH XS You are the open door To make things clearer for me.

With you here, my future looks bright.

When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wrong, you tell me right.

One day I will leave you As you will leave me But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll always remember You were the one Who made me Me. Oran Callacher Ode to Coloma The bright blinding blues of the uniform Which reminds everyone of the ocean Our badge which has birds, a cross, an acorn Our faith, our beliefs and dedication.

The seagulls that roam around while we eat, The fact that only a girl can come here The endless amount of activities The awesome memories we all hold dear.

7KH NLQGQHVV RI DOO WKH JLUOV \RX PHHW 7KHVH DUH WKH UHDVRQV &RORPDĆ&#x203A;V IRU PH Rosemary Ellis Ode to Coloma You stand there proud, Tall and mighty.

2WKHUV PLJKW VHH \RX DV MXVW D EXLOGLQJ But not us; )RU XV &RORPD LV PRUH WKDQ MXVW D SODFH 0RUH WKDQ MXVW EULFNV DQG FHPHQW For us you are like home, A warm and safe place, A community, A place we learn and grow.

A place we are together Shaped into who we are meant to be.

For us you are more than a place, For us you are Coloma.

Niamh Urquhart

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World Class School In July 2019, Coloma was re-accredited as World Class, as part of the WCSQM inaugural re-accreditation programme.

In comparison to the national inspection regime, WCSQM assesses the students not the school, and World Class Schools have to re-accredit every two years, to retain their status. The assessment is therefore up to date, and relies on current, fresh, and robust evidence. Coloma is therefore recognised as a school WKDW supports their students to develop into World Class young people year on year, over a sustained period of time. The re-accreditation process was challenging. In order to qualify for reDFFUHGLWDWLRQ &RORPD KDG WR UHWDLQ WKHLU Ć&#x161;RXWVWDQGLQJĆ&#x203A; 2IVWHG MXGJHPHQW In addition, students haG to work collaboratively with a partner World Class school, to prove to their partner students how their own school has supported them to retain their World Class credentials.

The assessment framework is composed of skills and competencies that students need, to be World Class citizens in a dynamic global economy.

Through working in partnerships, students developed their networking skills and become part of a World Class student alumnDH association which will provide them with supportive, professional and potentially enduring relationships.

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To mark the 150th Anniversary Year, we will be launching our YHU\ RZQ &RORPD &RPPXQLW\ 1HWZRUN Coloma prides itself on having strong OLQNV ZLWKLQ the community. As girls pass through its doors, so do their parents, extended families and teachers. We value the footprint of each and every pupil and hope that they and their families and WHDFKHUV ZLOO UHPDLQ FRQQHFWHG WR WKH VFKRRO ORQJ DIWHU WKH\ leave.

We are delighted to be launching the online Coloma Community this year, to celebrate the 150 years past and future. This site will bring together an entire Coloma â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and will be a private and secure online network open to all; current and former parents, VWDII DQG JRYHUQRUV DOXPQDH DQG IULHQGV RI WKH VFKRRO This exciting new social network will include photo galleries and WKH ODWHVW QHZV DQG HYHQWV /DXQFKLQJ LQ 6HSWHPEHU IROORZ WKH OLQN RQ WKH PDLQ VFKRRO ZHEVLWH WR MRLQ Alternatively, email your details to esmith@coloma.croydon.sch. uk WR EH QRWLILHG ZKHQ WKH FRPPXQLW\ VLWH JRHV OLYH

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CONTACT US T 020 8654 6228 F 020 8656 6485 Upper Shirley Road Croydon CR9 5AS

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