Linda and Tim's Scottish recollections will now be on 12th November. Instead  . . . Back in 1968 it was           "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that"   But these things can (probably) do things HAL never dreamed of: Tonight we explore their possibilities!

Our cyclists' recent trip down the Wandle took them into Merton Abbey Mills. While there they were so impressed by John Hawks and his knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the history and importance of the Abbey Mills that they recommended him for a COPSE evening. So here he is, ready to educate and entertain us […]

Return of the COPSE Choir! Can't sing? You'll surprise yourself, as Steve Barbe unearths unsuspected vocal talents in even our most unpromising members. This is an entertaining evening where Steve brings humour and freshness to get everyone up and joining in. Come along and raise the Hall rafters even higher!  Add to calendar

An A-Z of Pantomime A light-hearted ramble through panto old and new, including some of the history of this genre and some of the strange traditions and superstitions associated with it, fully illustrated with many images. Chris is a theatre reviewer and journalist, professor, author and panto musical director. He writes books about theatre (Putting […]

It's our Annual General Meeting Your opportunity to look back at the past year and forward to the next. Reports will be made, officials elected, motions tabled, awards handed out and good deeds applauded. All are welcome - looking forward to our usual large AGM turnout.   Have you voted for the Best Events and […]

Linda says: Good Evening Everyone, I do hope you can join us tomorrow evening for a little trip to Scotland and enjoy some of our photos, to follow our route and let us entertain you with a Tim & Linda style narrative.  We will honestly try very hard not to bore anyone. There maybe something […]

Lifeboats in Oxted? Linda clarifies: Lois Atterton from the Oxted branch of the RNLI is coming to give a talk on how the RNLI began; how it has changed and developed over the years to become the amazing institution it is today - and it is still just a charity. Lois is a good speaker […]

This will be a relaxed evening in South Croydon.  We shall welcome any of you that can make it - with or without objects! 🤔   ? 😆 ?  🧐  ?   😳 However, if you can, please lift off your shelves, extract from your treasure chests of mementoes or seek from storage boxes beneath your beds etc. any object(s) […]