Got something (nice) to say about East Croydon Cool? We wanna hear it!
Perhaps you’ve found a regular new hang out as a result of our content? Or made a good friend at one of our events? Has our platform helped boost your business or connect you to a new opportunity? Or did buying something from our online shop help raise a smile? Has our Volunteer group introduced you to a new community? Or has the platform just generally made you feel more connected to Croydon?
Please drop us a DM or email (info@eastcroydoncool.co.uk) with your feedback and help us show potential sponsors the value of this independently run platform 🙂
“I love East Croydon Cool and all it stands for – highlighting the positive, exciting, beautiful, and of course cool, things connected to Croydon. The brilliant Maddy is always on the pulse, not only keeping us in the know about Croydon news and events, but also bringing us together through her own fresh and innovative events that spotlight Croydon’s many gems. When it comes to Croydon, a lot of people could take a leaf out of Maddy’s book and do like East Croydon Cool by bigging up all that our borough has to offer. Shaniqua, Croydon Poet Laureate 2020-24
“As a Croydon resident, I’ve discovered so much more about this vibrant, often misunderstood borough thanks to East Croydon Cool. While Croydon may have a reputation for being rough around the edges, this platform shines a light on its creativity, culture and community spirit. Maddy is a force! She’s creative, collaborative and deeply committed to place-making. Her work plays a vital role in shifting perceptions and uplifting the area, especially by consistently championing independent small businesses like ours. We need more storytellers like her”. Veena, Coromandel Coast
“As a Croydon based small business, it made total sense for me to advertise to East Croydon Cool’s captive audience. The interest from the local community has been really positive. It’s boosted engagement and traffic to my website and it has created lots of further local opportunities for me”.
Samantha, Scene in London
“East Croydon Cool shines a positive light on the borough I have been lucky to call my home for almost all my life. It is reinforcing the beautiful Croydon community and the connection we all share as Croydonians old and new. Now, as a local small events business owner, I have found the support of ECC instrumental in reaching an engaged and enthused audience of locals to help my events to grow.” Sam, Reconnect.
“I discovered East Croydon Cool a year ago and what a difference it’s made. I had moved to the area due to it’s affordability and great transport links but for the first few years didn’t really make the most of what Croydon has to offer. After attending an ECC party I’ve met a great network of friends and regularly see amazing businesses and events happening here. It’s nice to be more excited for where you live and have a local community.”
Hannah, local resident
“East Croydon Cool helped spotlight our family-run café and played a big part in harnessing the local community around us. Their support connected us with people who genuinely care about independent businesses and want to see them thrive. Thanks to East Croydon Cool, many locals discovered us early on and have kept coming back. It’s helped us feel truly at home in the community.” Anna, Anna’s Coffee House & Kitchen
“I moved to Croydon about 2 years ago, not knowing anyone; or much about the borough itself and the things it had to offer. East Croydon Cool has opened up the borough to me! I’ve made acquaintances and friends through their events and am still discovering new areas, venues, businesses, and events thanks to their Instagram. I love the fact it keeps me up to date on local news whilst inspiring me to try new things. It builds a sense of community and has certainly helped me find my community in Croydon”. Ellie, local resident
“East Croydon Cool brings a lot of value to the area. I use it to stay informed about what’s happening locally – from new businesses to exciting community initiatives. It offers a much-needed counterbalance to the constant negative press Croydon often receives. East Croydon Cool highlights the positive, creative, and vibrant sides of Croydon. It’s a real breath of fresh air”. Fran, Mr Tinto Coffee
“East Croydon Cool brings invaluable insight to the borough. As a fellow marketeer, I really appreciate how the platform showcases Croydon as a vibrant place to live, work, invest, play, study, and build. It’s always a joy to see what they’re highlighting – not only for my own social life, but also to share with colleagues and friends. Their work helps make Croydon a better place!” Amy, White Label
“East Croydon Cool drives connection and growth in the borough while providing wonderful events that resonate with the community, foster friendships, spark conversation and get people involved in championing Croydon. You can always guarantee that you’ll leave an event with a real sense of pride to be a Croydon local, and capturing the essence of these engaging events -and Croydon itself- through our films with ECC has been a real joy.”
Josie, Olive Tree Productions
“As a lifelong resident and small business owner in Croydon, I’ve always known how special it is. Maddy’s work with ECC is more than just ‘influencing’. It’s adding to the cultural and social fabric of the town, making a deep and long-lasting impact on those who live and work here for the long term”.
Sunila, SP Acupuncture
“Born and bred in Croydon, I moved away for a while, and when I came back in 2018, I realised I’d lost touch with the borough. With what was happening locally and with the friends who’d once been nearby. Following East Croydon Cool completely changed that. It reconnected me with the culture, the creativity, the brilliant new ventures, and most importantly, through their events, helped me make new, genuine friendships and business connections. East Croydon Cool celebrates everything that makes Croydon special. Honestly, I’d be lost (and probably lonely) without it”.
Laura, The South Wing
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