Welcome to the Website of Aviva Fellowship Croydon Area

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When it was built in the 1960s at the junction of St Mary Axe and Leadenhall Street, the 24-floor Commercial Union building, St Helen's Undershaft, was the second tallest office building in the City of London at 118 metres. Now St Helen's is about to set a record as the tallest tower ever taken down in London — to be replaced (in due course) by the 73-storey 1 Undershaft. From 89ft in 1078, to 309.6 metres today, CLICK HERE for a brief history of the tallest buildings in the Square Mile. Aviva    Armchair Adventures To view our virtual visits you can enjoy in comfort without leaving home, tap on the Armchair. Ever asked yourself "What did the Romans ever do for us?" Well, they invented the idea of a Fire Brigade, but take a look at our collection of trivia to see how the insurance industry invented it over again. And while you're there, check out other inventions so important to modern life, like skyscrapers, the lawnmower or the 5000-year history of the flushing toilet. If anyone has a favourite website they would like to share with other Members, we would be very happy to hear about it. Please email details to avivafellowshipcroydon@outlook.com Using a fall or personal emergency alarm? Do you or someone you know have a telecare device to summon help? If you don't have broadband or a digital phoneline, let the telephone provider know. Traditional analogue landlines will soon be switched off, so make sure any device will still work. Check with the provider or manufacturer if unsure. CLICK HERE for the official website, to read what this change may mean, especially if you have services such as telecare or a burglar alarm connnected to the phone line. BE SCAM AWARE CLICK HERE to read the warning from Aviva about the latest round of scams attempting to trick you into revealing your personal details and stealing your cash The message from Aviva is “if you see anything suspicious, report it”. If people have parted with personal information to scammers, they should report the scam to Aviva using the online Fraud Hub reporting form – Protect Yourself From Fraud – Aviva As well as reporting any suspected scams to the company concerned, two of the more useful links are Action Fraud and report@phishing.gov.uk Fellowship events happening soon ... Friday, 30th October, 2026 — 9.30–11am — All You Can Eat Breakfast —   Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Rd, South Croydon CR2 6ES Breakfast Menu How do I order my breakfast? (CLICK HERE for details)   The All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast Buffet is open from 8–11am, and we shall be there by 9.30. To join us, turn up any time between 9–10.30am, go to the bar and say "I'd like breakfast, please", pay your £6.99, and you'll be given cutlery. Drinks are extra, and are ordered at the bar, but if you'd like unlimited tea or filter coffee for £2.99, then just pay for your cup at the bar along with your breakfast, help yourself from the coffee station by the buffet, and then join us at our reserved tables. The full buffet is available until it is cleared away at 11am.   There's no need to book, but if you intend to join us, please email avivafellowshipcroydon@outlook.com to give us an idea of how many tables to reserve (and a note of your mobile number, in case of "kitchen problems" on the day!) Friday, 30th October, 2026 — 1.30pm   — Matilda in Concert —   Royal Albert Hall   Bookings closed on Tuesday 23rd June   Details Tuesday, 10th November, 2026 — 10–11.30am   Coffee Morning   Clocktower Café, Katharine Street (Croydon Town Hall)   Thursday, 19th November, 2026   — Fish & Chips Lunch —   McDermott's, Forestdale CR0 9AS   Bookings close on 10th November (why not save a stamp by bringing your form to a coffee morning?) *** Please remember, when buying drinks at the bar or at your table, McDermott's can only accept cash payment (no cards) ***   Booking Form Wednesday, 25th November, 2026 — 10.15–11.45am   Coffee Morning   Seasons Restaurant, Knights Garden Centre, Chelsham CR6 9DZ   Friday, 4th December, 2026 — 9.30–11am — All You Can Eat Breakfast —   Toby Carvery, 415 Brighton Rd, South Croydon CR2 6ES Breakfast Menu Tuesday, 8th December, 2026 — 10–11.30am   Coffee Morning   Clocktower Café, Katharine Street (Croydon Town Hall)   Sunday, 20th December, 2026 — 10.30am   — Carol Concert —   Royal Albert Hall   Bookings closed on Friday 16th October   Details Monday, 11th January, 2027 — 12.00 pm   — Xmas Lunch —   Croham Hurst Golf Club, Croham Road, Croydon CR2 7HJ   Details to follow

A Welcome to new Members Useful Contact Details, including your Committee members Pension Payment Dates AGM Minutes and the Chairman's and Treasurer's Reports Newsletter archive Reports and pictures of recent Visits enjoyed by our members If you do not want your photo to appear on our pages – or alternatively if you would like to add your own photos or report to the website – please email the Webmaster on avivafellowshipcroydon@outlook.com Armchair Adventures — Webmaster's trivia and visits to enjoy without leaving home		To read InTouch magazine online, CLICK HERE and enter the password if required. If you would like to opt out of receiving a printed copy of the magazine (and/or Aviva diary), to register your choices CLICK HERE and select "I'd like to make my choices". You will still be able to read InTouch online. Visit Group Archivist Anna Stone's group history page A message from Aviva Fellowship National Committee Protect your personal details. The Webmaster says: Be Scam Aware Read the warning from Aviva about the latest scam attempts Hints and tips on staying in touch with friends and family Data Protection Privacy Notice
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