We'll enter as many teams as we can - someone's got to win! Our Club has competed at this pub several times previously – but never been the winners!  We shall try yet again!! The quiz begins at 9pm but, usually, most of us gather by about 8pm to order food and share a social […]

Peter Bagatti, famed for Italian cuisine in South Croydon, will be our Guest Speaker - and he has tales to tell!  Apart from his own restaurant business, he is a major "mover and shaker" of the Croydon Food & Music Festival.  Please come along to hear some of the inside stories of his "culinary" life.

Pit-your-wit with photos, plus a tabletop sale. Advance Notice – land of opportunity for your photos! All This Club Night one element of the evening is the Caption Competition, where you apply your considerable wits to some problematic pictures. Back in the days when this traditional diversion started, we took the occasional snap with a […]

Step into The Ludoquist!  Croydon’s award-winning little haven for board games, good food, and great company. What games? Anything from Ludo to 3-D chess!                   Keith has booked tables from 7pm to 10pm. Just turn up and challenge your fellow COPSErs to the games of your choice. […]

After many visits to Tenpin, a chance to try your hand at proper bowls. We last did this in 2021, and a very enjoyable evening it was. Croydon Bowling Club will generously provide coaching and facilities, free of charge. Details: Arrive from 8pm for 8.30 kickoff We'll be on the indoor green Please consider the greens […]

Barry's walkabouts pointing out some of London's fascinating architecture are always popular. Here he comes along for the second time* to present the fruits of both COPSE and other excursions. The content will be whatever has caught Barry's eye, so no spoilers here. But, to whet your appetite, here are some themes he covered last […]

Autumn is upon us and so is the Gatliff Marathon: Gatliff – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club. Together with the Weald Walkers Wander and the Southern Cycle Saunter, the Gatliff Marathon is one of COPSE's three public facing events. This gives us the opportunity to raise the profile of the club. The Gatliff Marathon […]

                  Here’s local historian Carole on a previous visit. You’ll remember how enthusiastically we responded to her wonderfully researched and presented talks on the Davis Theatre and the Grand Theatre. Now she’s back to regale us with tales of Croydon High Street. A must see event for […]

                  Yes, it's Trafalgar Day and Andy is going to help us celebrate with an evening of entertainment in his own inimitable style. Expect the unusual!