Tony Rowland, of Rowland Brothers, is a well-known figure in the Croydon landscape. He will talk about his experiences in building the family business, illustrated with photos and with a fund of stories told with wit and humour. Plus he'll answer your pressing questions - like "Why does it cost so much?"

We're Going Bowling Again Back by popular demand! A party of COPSE's finest athletes enjoyed this outing last year, so we're doing it again. I'll book (and pay for) as many lanes as we have players for, maximum six to a lane. But how do I sign up for this event? … you may ask. […]

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face We didn't argue with that sentiment last year, and everyone had such a good time that we're doing it again. If you have yet to be convinced of haggis’s virtues (or even if you have been), roll up on Tuesday evening for a treat of said puddin’, with its […]

  After the big success of last year’s Wine Tasting, we’re doing it again this week. Come along and show off your nose, your palate, or any acceptable body part. There’ll be special selections from Croydon’s finest wine merchants  - OK, supermarkets – served in real glasses and accompanied by outstanding cheeses and carefully selected […]

It must be L-U-R-V, because . . . and I’m sure your excitement is reaching fever pitch. Dionne is ready to mark the occasion with her musings on the theme. There’ll be videos, comedy, a fun quiz (with prizes!), in-person recitations and enough soppy moving poetry to stir the stoniest heart (no, nominations not required). […]

The time for tossing and turning has again come around.  This is not a reference to restless sleep but a reminder that the COPSE Pancake Night will be this week!  A flipping good time can be had. Please provide your own batter - prepared at home or at the hall, if you wish - plus […]

ISKCON South London Following our visit to the Hare Krishna temple in Watford, we learned of our very own South London chapter of ISKCON in South Norwood, who will be […]