April 2019
Whist Drive
Another chance to play this game and improve skills
Find out more »May 2019
Early evening leisurely bike ride in the Croydon area
Evening Bike ride around Croydon, previewing the upcoming Architecture Walking Tour on Tuesday 21 May. Meet at the COPSE hall from 7pm to depart at 7:30pm. The ride will take in a series of stops around Croydon to observe the many loved and unloved buildings that dominate the skylines of Croydon. Included in the ride are the "Ten Tallest Buildings in Croydon". Many new construction projects, including the Nestle Tower Redevelopment; "World Record Breaking Modular Construction" at 101 George Street;…
Find out more »Visit to High Beeches Woodland & Water Garden, West Sussex
"With 27 acres of woodland, water gardens, and a collection of rare, exotic and award-winning plants, High Beeches Garden is a botanical treasure trove, and one of Sussex's finest gardens. High Beeches Garden is home to a plant collection that includes specimens from many parts of the world. It's a hidden gem in the High Weald of West Sussex. A botanical treasure trove and classic English idyll make it one of the finest woodland gardens in the South East". …
Find out more »An Introduction to Orienteering: A Navigational Sport
This way or that way?! Join us to find out a good deal concerning the navigational sport of orienteering. An experienced orienteerer will be presenting an introduction to the sport and how its participants approach the various courses and work out the best routes between checkpoints. Even if you don't imagine you'd choose to become an orienteerer, it should still be interesting to discover how the sport is tackled. ( Coffees/teas 8.15pm) Please contact Ireen if you would like any…
Find out more »National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
Open Weekend, where you can have a go on the water sports facilities for a bargain price. Nottingham is also a great place to visit, and we will take in a tour of the city too with good night-life and waterside walking routes. An all day all activities ticket costs £12 which include Sky Trail - including bookable time slot Climbing wall Segways Kayaking/Canoeing White Water Tubing Lazy River Tubing Stand Up Paddleboarding Turbo Paddlers Camping on site or at…
Find out more »Barn Dance at Stanley Halls, South Norwood
If you fancy some exercise with a smile on your face, come and join our COPSE Members going to an evening Barn Dance at Stanley Halls, South Norwood, London SE25. D ance to traditional rhythms and follow the twists and turns of the various line and circle formations. (All dances are explained by a Caller.) The band is "Florida", whose sound is a fusion of swing, jazz, traditional folk, folk rock. Please contact Ireen if you would like any further…
Find out more »Ridgeway Marathon
40 mile route along the Ridgeway National Trail
Find out more »Talk – Body Language
Join us for an interactive evening to learn about interpreting Body Language through doing and observing. Nina will be leading us through the subject in an insight-full and fun way.
Find out more »Visit to Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill
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. Standard Entry price £15.50 for house & gardens. £9.00 for the gardens and studio only. Car park £4.00 for the day - non-members and free to NT members. Please 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…
Find out more »Evening Walk – Croydon Architecture
Walking tour of Croydon Architecture. Meet at COPSE hall from 7pm for the start of the walk at 7:30pm Walk could take between 90minutes at two hours, terminating at Matthews Yard for a drink. Earlier 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. See the "Ten Tallest Buildings in Croydon"; Many new construction projects, including the Nestle Tower Redevelopment; "World Record Breaking…
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