New Members
Club President Mike presents our newest member, Dalian, with a welcome certificate at our most recent social evening.
Kiwanis Doll Presentation to the Croydon University Hospital.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, care, and creativity.
One act of kindness can spark hope, change a day, and even transform a life. 💛This video shares a heartfelt moment as handmade dolls are donated to Croydon University Hospital, bringing comfort and joy to children in their care. Every stitch represents love, compassion, and a commitment to making a difference.
Dolls Presentation
The Kiwanis Club of Croydon is thrilled with our recent collaboration with the Croydon University Hospital.
Our Dolls in Hospitals project was a heartwarming success, and we hope to continue providing support for the fantastic people who make up our Health Services.
These Kiwanis dolls are far more than simple toys; they serve as a vital bridge between young patients and their medical teams. The dolls provide a comforting blank canvas that allows doctors and nurses to demonstrate upcoming procedures—showing exactly where a bandage or injection will go—which helps demystify treatment and significantly reduces a child’s anxiety.
By allowing the children to color and personalize their dolls, this initiative transforms a clinical medical experience into one of ownership and creativity, offering a much-needed friend to hold during their time of recovery.
Dolls Workshop
Winner, Winner…
The day’s first winner.
At this year’s festival, we included a lucky dip. There were lots of great prizes and the participation from the visitors was tremendous. This young lady had the very first winning pick.
SNCF 2025
A great way to get around the festival…
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