BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20230928T131656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T180617Z UID:4900-1700676000-1700690400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kew Gardens Christmas Winter Light Show DESCRIPTION:As part of their Christmas celebrations\, Kew Gardens are running their annual spectacular Winter Lights trail through the gardens from 15 November 2023 to 7 January 2024. I am intending to go on Wednesday 22 November arriving for the 6pm time slot. Anyone who would like to join me would be very welcome. I went to this trail last year and can thoroughly recommend it. \nYou will need to buy your own ticket. If the 6pm time slot is sold out you could try and book for the 6.20 slot. The cost is £22.50 (off peak charge) Plus £2.50 transaction fee. You can protect your ticket against illness or accident for £1.65. It also protects against transport disruption\, not known about at the time of booking. To buy tickets go to https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas. There you will find all the information you need. You should note that there are no refunds for bad weather unless the event is cancelled because of safety concerns. \n If you are joining me make sure you pick the 6pm time slot (if it’s still available) and if\, like me\, you are coming by public transport also pick the Elizabeth Gate as your entry point. If coming by car you can reserve a space when you purchase your ticket in Kew’s Ferry Lane Car Park. There are also spaces at the National Archives Car Park. Your entry point would be the Brentford Gate. For those who haven’t been there\, Kew Gardens is easy to reach by train from East Croydon via Clapham Junction to Kew Bridge Station\, from where it’s an 8-10 minute walk to the gardens. \nThe trail is approximately 3 km and takes up to 2 hours to walk through. Once you are inside the gardens you can spend as long as you like\, although there is a one way system.There are stalls along the way selling food and hot drinks. The cafe by the Victoria Gate will also be open. The trail is described on the website as follows \nIt’s a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. \nDiscover glittering tunnels of light\, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. \nFor a moment of reflection\, pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden\, wander beneath larger-than-life illuminations and don’t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way. \nPlease let me know if you would like to join me – It’s best that you buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible since this event is very popular. Depending on the interest I will send out details later of meeting times at either East Croydon or the Elizabeth Gate. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kew-gardens-christnmas-winter-light-show/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20231116T144157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T144513Z UID:5011-1700395200-1700413200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon for Loy Krathong festival DESCRIPTION:A late addition to the Programme after the postponement of Saturday’s Cambridge trip.\nI will be visiting the Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon this coming Sunday when the festival of Loy Krathong will be celebrated. \n \nIf you are interested in joining me you can do so at 12:30 at the front of East Croydon station from where we will catch the tram to Wimbledon. At 1.15 we will set off from there on a 25 minute walk to the temple. If you want to meet us in Wimbledon\, we will be outside the entrance which is opposite a Pret A Manger and a Starbucks. The weather forecast for Sunday is that it will be mostly dry though there is a chance of a light shower in the afternoon. \nYou can also make your own way to the temple which is located at 14 Calonne Rd\, London SW19 5HJ. \nMy mobile number is 0785 372 6853 if you need to contact me on the day. \nAll the best\, \nGreg \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loy_Krathong \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-thai-buddhist-temple-in-wimbledon-for-loy-krathong-festival/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20230928T124343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T114514Z UID:4887-1699783200-1699808400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Geology Walk. (Croydon Minster to Addington Village + Pub) DESCRIPTION:Andy will take us on an educational stroll – things you never knew about Croydon geology. \nThe Croydon Geology Walk will start from Croydon Minster Parish Church near Reeves Corner at 11 am on Sunday 12th November. \nThe walk starts in Croydon town centre\, crosses parkland\, goes through woods and up a steep wooded hill and down a gentle gradient along roads and to Addington Park. \nDistance about 4 miles or 6.2km. \nWe should get to The Harvesters Cricketers pub in Addington between 1.30 and 2 dependent on dawdling and field conditions. \nThe pub serves food. I’ve never eaten there but I guess its standard “old favorites” Harvesters fare. \nThe Addington Village Interchange for buses and trams is across the way. \nCheers! \nAndy URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geology-walk-croydon-minster-to-addington-village-pub/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20230927T182514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T130651Z UID:4874-1697875200-1697907600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:SKY GARDEN & Walk (Cancelled due to being fully booked) DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to Sky Gardens being fully booked on the 21st Oct. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sky-garden-walk/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20230913T004840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T002218Z UID:4800-1695996000-1696006800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Thai Buddhist Temple in Wimbledon (guided tour at 2pm) DESCRIPTION:A guided visit to the Buddhapadipa Temple which is a Thai Buddhist temple located in Wimbledon. The tour is booked for 2pm. Please see below for the link to their website for more information. \nhttps://www.watbuddhapadipa.org/about-us/ \nFor those who would like to travel from East Croydon\, the arrangement is that we meet at 12:15 – 12:20 and take the next tram to Wimbledon. We should arrive there around 1pm and will wait in front of the station for any who would like to meet us there. At 1:10 we will set off for the temple which is around a 30 minute walk away. If there are any who would like to meet us at the temple\, please get there before 2 so that you can join the guided visit. The temple is open to the general public so you are able to enter beforehand and wander around the grounds. Please see the link below for information about visiting. Do note that there is a dress code of discreet clothing. \n\nSchool / Group Visits \n\nThis event needs to be booked in advance – we will need to let the temple know numbers before our visit. \nAfter the tour we can walk around the temple grounds and there is an option of going for a Thai meal or refreshments at the nearby Giggling Squid. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-thai-buddist-temple-in-wimbledon-guided-tour-at-2pm/ CATEGORIES:Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20221228T191652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T222642Z UID:4325-1682761500-1682791200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Kew Gardens DESCRIPTION:9.45am meet EC stn—10am train to CJ stn—–10.40am train to richmond stn—-tube or overground to kew gardens stn for about11.30am — then a short ten minute walk to the main “victoria gate”\n\nticket prices (without donation)booked in advance.:–  Adults £19.00.    Concessions (65+) £18.00\non the day (without donation):-.    Adults £24.00.  Concessions (65+) £21.50.\nFor tickets.   See URL Link below\n\nIt’s normally very busy on saturdays\, it would advisable  that everybody books their ticket well “in advance” for either a noon or a 12.15pm “entry time slot” (although there might be tickets left for later in the day).\nOnce inside kew gardens\, you can spend the rest of the  day as you please until 5pm/5.30pm when\nwe’ll meet up at the shop by the main “victoria gate”\nDepending on time/weather\, there might be awalk back to richmond + find local pub for a drink. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-kew-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T223000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20221228T191557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094426Z UID:4323-1679943600-1679956200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Fairfield Halls: Swedish Philharmonia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/fairfield-halls-swedish-philharmonia/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20221228T190734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094706Z UID:4309-1676710800-1676739600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Geeks Transport Tour of London DESCRIPTION:Join other transport geeks\, enthusiasts and day trippers for a ride on and visit to some of London’s newest transport infrastructure and trains\, with an emphasis on the East.   Naturally transport providers have thwarted some best laid plans through timetable changes and bus replacement.  So unfortunately we won’t be travelling on the shortest rail service in the UK (Upminster to Romford) or travelling direct from Liverpool Street to Barking. \nAssemble 10.30am sharp at East Croydon station ticket hall ready for a 10.42 train to London Bridge.  You are responsible for buying suitable ticket.  Contactless or Oyster  card would be the best. \nIn spite of the disappointment of not visiting Upminster\, we will pass through some lesser used stations (as far as Croydonians are concerned) such as Canon Street and Fenchurch Street.  We will see evidence of multimillion\, ongoing capacity upgrade at Bank station\, travel on two brand new lines including gawping at the River Thames from the upcoming Barking Riverside development and its new station and take a convoluted route (via Wanstead Park / Forest Gate (Elizabeth Line)) to Romford to see what’s there (the Croydon of East London?).  After all that\, we will probably want to rush back to the more familiar central London. \nAt this stage / afternoon there may be other places to go\, trains to see that I have not thought of – do contribute ideas. \nPubs around Covent Garden will be busy with weekend and theatre custom (in fact desired pub is booked out till May) so I plan a conclusion at The Castle\, Farringdon from where people can find their Thameslink way home when they please (“London Terminals” national rail ticket / season is not valid at Farringdon\, so contactless and Oyster is best).   Those who wish may like to have a late afternoon / early evening meal there and if that is the case let me know by Wednesday 15 February so I can try and secure a table(s). URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour-of-london-2/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T223000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20221228T190636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094847Z UID:4307-1676662200-1676673000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Mitre Theatre Production: Isla (Venue: Lime Meadow Avenue) DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mitre-theatre-production-isla-venue-lime-meadow-avenue/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20220922T110755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110755Z UID:4043-1668852000-1668877200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to the Old Clink Museum\, London Bridge DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-the-old-clink-museum-london-bridge/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T230000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20221109T115740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T115740Z UID:4195-1668193200-1668207600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Stanley Halls Ceilidh - a Chance to Dance! DESCRIPTION:A good number of COPSErs regularly enjoyed these monthly sessions\, prior to lockdown.  If you look carefully at the photo below\, you may spot a couple of our Members enjoying themselves. \nTake your feet for a treat – my term for these traditional dances is “exercise with a smile on your face”! \n \nPrices:  We can gain a good price of £9 per person\, if we pre-book at least ten tickets.  (Normal advance adult tickets are £12\, on-the-door £15.)  Please come back to me\, as soon as possible\, if you’re able to join us on Friday.  I shall pay for the group’s tickets and you can settle with me on the evening.  (Obviously\, you need to be definite about coming to be included in this discounted price.) \nIf you have not been to a ceilidh/barn dance before\, do not fear; all the sequences of movements are explained by a “caller” and we usually have a very good time. \nThe Halls have a bar.  Parking is free in the area.  Public transport options are: \nBuses: Routes 196 and 410 stop directly outside of Stanley Arts. \nRoutes 75\, 157\, 197 and 312 stop within a few minutes’ walk. \nTrains: Stanley Arts is just a five minute walk from Norwood Junction station. \nDo come back to me with any queries. \nIreen Best 07968 035522 \n\nIn Stanley Arts’ own words: \nCome one\, come all for a night of dancing and merriment just like the good old days! \nBack in November 2019\, when no one knew the word “Covid”\, The Conquering Heroes played a ceilidh (traditional dance) at Stanley Halls and an amazing time was had by all. Now you – yes you! – can join us for such a night once again! \nCame last time? Relive the glory days of pre-pandemic life!  Missed out on the fun last time around? Don’t miss out again! Never heard of a ceilidh? Worried that you won’t know what do to? Think you are a terrible dancer? Have no fear! Our experienced callers will teach you the steps to some of the world’s favourite group and partner dances. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/stanley-halls-ceilidh-a-chance-to-dance/ LOCATION:Stanley Arts\, 12 South Norwood Hill\, London\, SE25 6AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20220624T072004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T192538Z UID:3835-1663407000-1663434000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Open House Festival London DESCRIPTION:Open House Festival is a two week celebration of London’s housing\, architecture and neighbourhoods. \nAs a visitor to the Open House Festival you can get access to a huge number remarkable buildings\, landscapes and neighbourhoods all over London. \nWe will keep mainly to central London properties in walking distance\, but could use bus or tube if necessary. \nBarry\, our member will take you to visit some of the many. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/open-house-festival-london/ CATEGORIES:Cultural ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20220624T071847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T195736Z UID:3831-1662285600-1662310800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Hew Locke exhibition: The Procession DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station at 10.20\, get the 10.30 train to Victoria.\n\nFrom Victoria catch either the 185 or C10 to Pimlico and then a short walk to the Tate.\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing lots of you for this exhibition\, plus other works at Tate Britain.  I suggest the 8 rooms on British Art.  After which we can walk to St James’s Park and through to Green Park for a Picnic.  So please bring your packed lunch.  Any ideas of where to venture from there are warmly welcomed!\n\nThe Procession is an outstanding creation by Hew Locke.  I will forward further detail on the inspiration and background ideas soon.  To have a look yourselves please find information on Artuk.com and on the Tate Britain website. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hew-locke-exhibition-the-procession/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T180000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20220624T071251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T071457Z UID:3825-1661072400-1661104800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Bhaktivedanta Manor DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon by 09:50 for the 10:03 train \nBack in the 70’s George Harrison bought the Hare Krishna movement a manor house in Hertfordshire. 50 years later it’s still going strong. \nVisitors are welcome\, and there are lots of activities. \nYou don’t need to join their cult to enjoy the visit\, just tell them you are already in COPSE. There is no entrance fee\, but it would be fair for us to all make a donation. \nWe have an offer from them to open their old gate in the village\, which is usually locked\, to let us in on foot. We could get our own monk to open the magic door to let us in like VIPs (Very Important Pilgrims). This might or might not happen. If not we can walk down to the main entrance by Holland Farm\, as shows on the map below. \nThey offer free food\, but it might still be a good idea to bring snacks and drinks. \nThe network of many footpaths would allow us to take an alternative route back to the station. Also we could continue West to return by Watford Junction. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-bhaktivedanta-manor/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20211124T203830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T194317Z UID:3485-1645869600-1645891200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit Whitehall Museum\, Cheam DESCRIPTION:I plan to walk around the village and into Nonsuch park\, for about one hour and a half. \nThen we go for refreshments in the onsite café. \nAfter that you will visit the museum in YOUR OWN time and then you can make your way home. \nMeet by the X26 bus stop in Dingwall Road by East Croydon station in time to catch the 11.59 bus to Cheam. You can also get the bus from West Croydon. \nFor people travelling to Cheam by other means meet in front of Whitehall at 12.40 \nAddress 1\, Malden Road Cheam\, Cheam\, Sutton SM3 8QD URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-with-the-chance-to/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Olga":MAILTO:olga@copsecroydon.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20211124T203343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T170241Z UID:3481-1645264800-1645290000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Bletchley Park DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon station by 10 to get a direct train to Bletchley. Please by your return ticket in advance so you are ready to go. \nEntrance is £21 or £18.50 for over 60s (bring proof) and if you are English Heritage members is £16.80 or £14.50 for over 60s. We can get tickets on the door or you can prebook yours through their website. \nBletchley Park closes at 4pm in winter so we could catch the 4.17 or drop in for a drink at the Eight Bells and catch the next/later train. \nMost of you probably know about it from the 2014 film the Imitation Game starring Benedict Cummerbatch. It was the M16 code breaking centre famous for Alan Turing breaking the Enigma code. Is it said to have turned the outcome of the war to our favour and shortening the war by c 3 years obviously saving very many lives. Here is a web link so you can find out more about what there is to see. \nhttps://bletchleypark.org.uk/event_type/exhibition/ \nFor any further questions contact Julie on 07931 533785 and let Julie know by Friday lunchtime if you intend to go. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-bletchley-park/ CATEGORIES:Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200301T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20191227T180203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200111T123100Z UID:2698-1583060400-1583082000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:The Postal Museum & Mail Underground Ride DESCRIPTION:Tickets bookable in advance URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-postal-museum-mail-underground-ride/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200202T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20191227T175553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T085013Z UID:2686-1580635800-1580662800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Hidden London – Lib’s London Walk DESCRIPTION:Assemble from 11:15 at East Croydon station ticket hall for the 11:34 To London Bridge. \n  \nExplore\, hike\, discover\, marvel and wonder at the hidden secrets of Croydon’s companion town\, Londinium\, far away “over the water” * \n  \n“Hidden London” theme means this is all a little hush hush. We will pass by and visit a series of hidden features. Some hidden from sight\, some hidden in plain sight. \n  \nAfter finding some hidden places in the immediate vicinity of London Bridge\, we will take a mystery trip to a hidden corner of London\, where we will hike on a hidden path for around five miles. \n  \nOur outbound train arrives at London bridge 11:48\, so you can join us there instead. If you’re late or otherwise miss us\, we’ll be in the general area for about one hour\, so you can track is down by phone or other magical means. \n  \nExpect all the walking to be completed in daylight\, before finding a hidden station to take us back on a hidden route to good old Croydon\, by which time it might just have gone dark. All the transport links are within the TFL zones 1-6. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hidden-london-libs-london-walk/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20191227T175348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T141909Z UID:2682-1580032800-1580058000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Down House (Home of Charles Darwin) Visit & Walk DESCRIPTION:Catch the 119 bus at 10.09 from East Croydon Bus Stop E1 (or at 10.07 from Fairfield Halls Bus Stop KC) to Hayes George Lane.  Then catch the 146 bus at 10.42.  Get off at Holmwood Farm at 10.50 where we will assemble.\n\nWe will then walk just under 3 miles to Down House where you can buy lunch or eat your own and then explore the house and gardens.  After that we will walk half a mile in to Downe itself for some liquid refreshment then get the bus home – departing at 20 past the hour.\n\nIf anybody wishes to drive and offer lifts then let Tim know\, but if you want to do the walk you will need to park in Downe by 10.15 then walk a mile back to the start.cheers URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/down-house-home-of-charles-darwin-visit-walk/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190803T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190803T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20190626T073342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T201929Z UID:2366-1564830000-1564851600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Outdoor Painting Session at Coombe Gardens DESCRIPTION:Meet at Coombe Gardens 10.30 courtyard. \n  \n  \nIf you have clip boards please bring them with you. Pencils and paper will be provided. \n  \n  \nAbout 2 hours session plus optional picnic (bring your own) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/outdoor-painting-session-coombe-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190728T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20190626T073243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190724T202014Z UID:2364-1564308000-1564333200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Rustic Sunday\, Rural Life Centre plus walk DESCRIPTION:Visit the Rural Life Centre (“the largest countryside museum in the south of England”) to discover about many countryside crafts and traditions.  The event\, “Rustic Sunday”\, hosts a variety of expert demonstrators\, who will share their knowledge and skills of some past and some enduring rural trades and activities\, with a range of exhibits for us to study.  There will be a jazz band playing\, plus an iron furnace and woodyard in action. \n  \nMeet Bob at East Croydon Station at 9.35 to catch the 09:51 train which arrives at Farnham at 11:16 – and then walk about four miles to the centre. \n  \nThere will be different food outlets at the museum or bring your own packed lunches. \n  \nFurther details about the Centre and the day can be found here:  https://rural-life.org.uk/ \n  \n(Entry: Adult £11\, Concessions £10\, Children 4 – 16 yrs £8) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rustic-sunday-rural-life-centre-plus-walk/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190714 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20190614T090334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190722T191531Z UID:2348-1563062400-1563148799@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Beatles Themed Walk DESCRIPTION:The walk starts where they really started in 1962 ie the Abbey Road Studios near St Johns Wood tube station and end where they last performed in 1969 on the roof of the Apple HQ which is near Piccadilly Circus.\n\n\nIn between we’ll visit places where they lived\, worked  and played in the Swinging Sixties – oh and where some of them got arrested!\n\n\nThe walk will last approximately 3 hours including a coffee/toilet break at the cafe on Marylebone station where the Fab Four took a break while filming a Hard Days Night in 1964.\n\n\nFollowed by a a picnic lunch in St James Park (weather permitted).\n\n\nMeet at East Croydon station at 10.30 with view to catching the 10.41 to Victoria and from there we will proceed by tube to St Johns Wood probably changing at Green Park. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/beatles-themed-walk/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190521T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190521T220000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20190329T203652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T234625Z UID:2260-1558468800-1558476000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Evening Walk - Croydon Architecture DESCRIPTION:Walking tour of Croydon Architecture. Meet at COPSE hall from 7pm for the start of the walk at 7:30pm\nWalk could take between 90minutes at two hours\, terminating at Matthews Yard for a drink.\nEarlier in May this route was previewed on the bike tour\, now on the walk we will take more time\, get closer and go into greater detail.\nSee the “Ten Tallest Buildings in Croydon”; Many new construction projects\, including the Nestle Tower Redevelopment; “World Record Breaking Modular Construction” at 101 George Street; Tallest yet Saffron Tower. Visiting some of the “Seven Hills of Croydon”\, the car parks dotted around town that give great views from the open top floors.\nOnline maps show more details of the planned routes and landmarks:\nTallest Buildings\nWalking Route URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-walk-croydon-architecture/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190519T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20190313T135804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T103639Z UID:2196-1558260000-1558285200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Chartwell\, home of Sir Winston Churchill DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in going to Chartwell National Trust Property in Westerham\, home of Winston Churchill\, please meet Linda at the entrance at 11.30 a.m. \nStandard Entry price £15.50 for house & gardens. \n£9.00 for the gardens and studio only. \nCar park £4.00 for the day – non-members and free to NT members. \nPlease do look at the web-site because the house visits are timed entry and you can book in advance online and the 15.15 and 15.45 entry times can be booked in advance. \nAll other time slots are allocated on a first come first served basis time. \nThere is a cafe and plenty of grounds for picnicing if you bring a packed lunch. \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-chartwell-home-of-sir-winston-churchill/ CATEGORIES:Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190407T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20190313T134357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190329T220857Z UID:2182-1554631200-1554656400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk around Kings Cross and The Regent Canal DESCRIPTION:Walk around Kings Cross and The Regent Canal looking at both old and new buildings in the area (Circular  five miles) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-around-kings-cross-and-the-regent-canal/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190302T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20181217T144438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T141355Z UID:2064-1551520800-1551546000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Biggin Hill Memorial Museum and RAF St Georges Chapel DESCRIPTION:Visit the museum\, St George’s Chapel and garden of remembrance. Visit takes around 2 /3 hours. Museum admission is £8.50 and chapel is free. \n  \nThere is cafe/restaurant in museum. After the visit there is an option to go for a meal at the Old Jail or White Hart pubs closely associated with Biggin Hill. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/biggin-hill-memorial-museum-and-raf-st-georges-chapel/ CATEGORIES:Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190224T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20181217T144328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T152646Z UID:2062-1551002400-1551027600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk around the City of London to see the new developments\, 4 miles DESCRIPTION:Meet from 10.10am at East Croydon station to get the\n\n10.34am Thameslink train which arrive at Blackfriars at 10.54am. \n  \nWe will then follow a City of London leaflet called “Design of the times” \nto look at thirty new buildings going clockwise from St Paul’s Cathedral \nto include the Gherkin\, Natwest tower The Cheesegrater\, The Scalpel\, \nLloyd’s building plus the Walkie Talkie. \n  \nHopefully there will be a pub stop at a very prestigious Wetherspoons \n(the Crosse Keys) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-around-the-city-of-london-to-see-the-new-developments-4-miles/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190209T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20181217T143131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T152758Z UID:2051-1549702800-1549731600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to the Battle of Britain Bunkers\, Uxbridge DESCRIPTION:Meet at Victoria station (concourse beside Gatwick Express platform area 13&14) at 10.30 and then travel by underground.\n\nWe aim to join  the 12.30 tour and have lunch afterwards before undertaking a stroll around the visitor centre. \n\n\nThere are combined entrance tickets @ £7.00 for the bunker tour and visitor centre. Or for the visitor centre only @ £4.00. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-the-battle-of-britain-bunkers-uxbridge/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190203T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20181217T142954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T152828Z UID:2047-1549188000-1549213200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to London Docklands Museum & Meal DESCRIPTION:Meet East Croydon 9.20am for the 9.40 train to London Bridge\, then the Tube to Canary Wharf followed by a 15 minute pleasant water ways walk to the Museum. \nFree entry to the museum\, the galleries include the Roman era & all displays are very well presented. \nLate lunch at Wetherspoons in the adjoining customs house building  before recommencing the Museum experience. \nGuided tours are available. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-london-docklands-museum-meal/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181209T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260516T091328 CREATED:20180930T182036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180930T182036Z UID:1894-1544349600-1544374800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Exhibition at the Horniman Museum DESCRIPTION:A visit to see the Wildlife Photographic Competition Winners URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/exhibition-at-the-horniman-museum/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR