Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club

Bowls Evening
2021-10-12 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
Please arrive from 7pm, ready for a prompt start to proceedings at 7.30.
NOTE there’s no activity at the Hall.

Literary Evening
2021-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

AGM
2021-10-26 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Singalong with Steve II
2021-11-02 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Outing to Ludoquist
2021-11-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Ludoquist, 63-67 High Street,, Croydon,, CR0 1QE, United Kingdom
NOTE there’s no activity at the Hall.

Quiz
2021-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

A day in the life of a charity shop manager
2021-11-23 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Call My Bluff
2021-11-30 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Spain & France by Bike
2021-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Musical Evening
2021-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Xmas Event - postponed due to Covid caution
2021-12-21
This event will not take place on the date planned, due to caution over the Omicron variant. Hopefully we will be able to use all the preparation to enable an event in 2022.

No gathering
2021-12-28

Shelterbox Fundraiser
2022-01-04 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

The Wonders of Bath
2022-01-11 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Colouring evening
2022-01-18 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
Drawings will be supplied but bring your own coloring pencils, pens or anything similar.

Burns Night
2022-01-25 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

[Skiing] Builders Arms Quiz
2022-02-01 20:30 - 22:00 | Builder’s Arms Pub, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP

Wine Tasting
2022-02-08 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Games Night
2022-02-15 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
Please bring along a table-top game (or two) of your choice, to share with your fellow COPSErs.
Alternatively, just bring yourself ready to join in. No pressure, no prizes.

Hamar Tribe of the Ethiopian Hills
2022-02-22 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Pancakes
2022-03-01 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

UAE Expo + Extras
2022-03-08 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

John O'Groats to Land's End by Bike
2022-03-22 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

London Architecture
2022-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
NOTE EARLY START
As Richard advised in his email the other day, we have squeezed in a special presentation from Svitlana Bilun on her efforts to find accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. She is not intending to sign up COPSErs on the night to billet refugees, but to spread awareness of her work more widely among the community. It is a sort of extension of our ongoing work supporting Shelter. This presentation will start at 8pm.
Our main presentation is by Barry, who will present a talk and slideshow, the fruit of his researches into some interesting topics of London’s Architecture. See if you agree with his tastes!
Timetable for the evening:
8.00 Ukrainian refugees
8.15-8.30 Olga’s tea / coffee experience
8.30 Barry’s show

Captions and, er . . .
2022-04-05 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
. . . Contributions!
This Tuesday it’s the welcome return of Captions, when COPSE’s finest wits pin their comments onto embarrassing photos of their fellow members, to the general amusement and gaiety of all.
This year we’ve resolved the “?” to mean a free-for-all sharing experience: bring snacks of your choice to distribute and impress your friends. Sweet or savoury, doesn’t even have to begin with “C” or “K” – carrots, caviar, corn(pop), calamari and kale were all considered but rejected as imposing too great a limitation on your imagination.
Be there and enjoy! And there’s always Ruskin House for afters.

Outing: Folk Night at the Cryer Arts Theatre, + preceded by Wandle Walk
2022-04-12 15:30 - 23:00 | CryerArts Centre, 39 High St, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3BB
Keith says:
1) As you know, I’m arranging an outdoor COPSE visit to the Cryer Arts Studio In Carshalton High Street on Tuesday12th April for their regular “folk night” (2nd Tuesday of each month) which starts at 7.30pm.
I’ve been going there for a few months now and have been impressed by not only the “proper” stage, tables in front (which can be removed for folk/barn dancing), the staggered rear seating, the welcoming bar (open from 4pm + serving a variety of beers, wines + hot food.
2) Also, I’m intending to lead a short three mile walk from Wandle Park tram stop about 3.30pm to Carshalton Ponds(via the River Wandle, Beddington Park + The Grove) aiming to get to the venue by about 5.30pm for a meal + drinks.
Feel free to join us for the walk, the folk night or both.
Please book your tickets, individually or in groups, at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=cryer-folk.
Alternatively, take a chance and turn up on the day.

Bird Talk by the RSPB
2022-04-19 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
“A Grand Day Out in Croydon”

Outing: Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park
2022-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Tenpin, Valley Park, Hesterman Way, Croydon, CR0 4YA
As I’m sure you’re all aware from intense perusal of previous announcements, our Club Night on Tuesday, 26th April, is focused on Tenpin Bowling.
You can, of course, just turn up to enjoy the social setting and company of your fellow COPSErs for no charge.
But, for the players, I have to book lanes – and pay! – in advance, so I need commitment from you quickly.
Please email Ken by end of Friday, 22nd April to book your games.
The price is a Tuesday Special, 50% off, £7.45 each for two games, and if so minded you can play more games by stumping up more cash on site. We will have a lane for each set of 6 people, so we’ll divide ourselves into teams of about 3 and, depending on numbers, swap around so we have some competition.
If you don’t know the place, the Tenpin Bowl offers a variety of activities besides bowling – table tennis, pool, arcade games plus café and bar – so you can diversify once there. Also, for eating, there are various fooderies around including Creams Café, Frankie & Bennie’s, Chiquito, McDonalds and Burger King.
In summary:
Where?
Tenpin Valley Park Leisure Complex
Hesterman Way
Croydon CR0 4YA
When?
Lanes will be booked for 8.30. Arrive between 8.00 and 8.15 to be ready to play.
Getting there?
Tram: Ampere Way (9 minute walk, says Google)
Buses:
455 to Franklin Way / Valley Park (8 minute walk)
189 to Purley Way / Newman Road (12 minute walk)
Alternatively, plenty of car parking.
How much?
£7.45 up front for two games, more on the night if you want to play more

Outing: Quiz Nite at the Builders Arms
2022-05-03 20:30 - 22:00 | Builder’s Arms Pub, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP
Yet another attempt to claim the Builders Arms Quiz prize. This time for sure!
We’ll enter as many teams as we can. The quiz usually starts at 9pm.

Drawing
2022-05-10 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
Hope to see lots of folk willing to have a go at still life drawing. Materials provided include A4 & A3 paper, charcoal and soft lead pencils. We’ll try to avoid using rubbers though bring one if you prefer. If you wish to use colour please bring your own. Please also bring a board to lean on, like a piece of hardboard or thick cardboard so that you’re not working flat and some clips to secure if you have. Attached is a photo of the kind of set up for drawing. If you have objects that you’d like to include please bring to the session, though nothing too complex, simple shapes are needed. I’ll do a demo and bring some examples.
Look forward to see your creations.
Teresa 😊
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