"Since joining the Group I have made lots of good friends and journeyed on many great trips to beautiful parts of the country. It has greatly improved my quality of life"
Fri 4 – Mon 7 Bank Holiday Weekend (Tim & Linda) Weekend trip to Litton Cheney Youth Hostel in Dorset, reserved by sole use by COPSE. Close to Chesil Beach in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Sat 12 Ridgeway Long Distance Path 40 mile walk (for those with the stamina)
Sun 13 Early morning bike ride (Barry) Meet East Croydon Station 6.45 am and enjoy cycling the empty streets of London.
Sun 20 New Members Ramble 4-5 miles & Cycle Ride (Ireen/Andrew) A short walk or cycle to meet some of the club members and experience how we enjoy our local Surrey countryside, taking in a visit to Priory Farm, South Nutfield, for refreshments/lunch. With the option to extend the day, with a stop at a pub for further refreshments, on the way back. For both the ramble and the cycle ride meet at East Croydon Train Station (ticket hall) at 10.40am. The walkers will be taking a train to Earlswood (returning from Redhill later), and plan to rendezvous with the cyclists at Priory Farm. More details about the walk from Andrew on 07985 936953. For more information about the cycle ride contact Paul on 07941 296019.
Sat 26 Roller Skating in Battersea Park (Paul D) Meet East Croydon Station 10 am. Hire skates for around £10.
Sun 27 Frisbee Golf Lloyd Park (Simon) Meet 2pm at Lloyd Park tram stop
Fri 1 – Sun 3 Weekend trip to Arundel(Ireen) Visit Arundel Youth Hostel in West Sussex for the last time before it closes in July. Camping available. Local sight seeing, walks, beaches and "Right Royal Tea Party".
Fri 1 – Tue 5 Bank Holiday Camping Trip(Tim and Linda) Jubilee weekend trip to North Devon
Sun 3 Visit to London (Ireen) Trip to see afternoon Diamond Jubilee Boat Pageant along the Thames.
Sun 10 Sunday Walk (Olga) 7 mile walk from Ashdown Forest, meet East Croydon Station 9.40
Sat 16 Diamond Jubilee Concert (Andrew) Concert of chamber choir and orchestra to mark the Diamond Jubilee. 7.30 pm
Sun 17 Visit to Squerry's Court, Westerham (Linda) House and garden visit with possible wine tasting, followed by cream tea.
Sat 23 Saturday Walk (Margaret) 10 mile walk aroung Leith Hill area, Surrey. Meet West Croydon Station (time to be confirmed).
Sun 24 Cycle ride (William C) More details nearer the time
Sat 30 – Sun 1 Local camping trip (Linda) Enjoy a long, magical summer evening in the outdoors.
Fri 27 – Mon 30 Tanners Olympiad (Ron S) Stay at the unique country YHA hostel Tanners Hatch, ready to view the Olympic Road Race (down the road at Box Hill, Surrey) enjoy the camaraderie, plus walking and cycling in the lovely rural setting of this old quaint cottage.