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SUMMARY:Isle of Dogs Walk
DESCRIPTION:Here is the Itinerary for the Sunday 17th March Isle of Dogs Walk.\nMeet at East Croydon Station at 9.40am to catch the 9.51 platform 2 to London Bridge.\nLondon Bridge train to Greenwich leaves at 10.16 from platform 4. Arrives Greenwich 10.27. \nFrom Greenwich Station we do a short walk to The Gate Clock (Wetherspoons) pub (Creek Rd next to Cutty Sark DLR stn) for a coffee and toilet break.\n(The reason is that unfortunately there is no cafe on the walk\, but there are toilets) \nThe walk begins at 11.00am at the Greenwich foot Tunnel south (Greenwich) entrance.\nWe expect the walk to conclude at the Ledger House (Wetherspoons) pub on West India Dock Quay around 3.30pm.\nTheir usual reasonably priced menu is available\, but there are plenty of other eating places in the vicinity if you want to pay more.\nThe timings will enable those who want to\, to get back to Croydon and attend the St Patrick’s Day event at Ruskin House in the evening. \nThere are several options for returning back to East Croydon:\n1. Elizabeth Line Canary Wharf to Farringdon station and then direct rail to East Croydon. (my choice)\n2. DLR West India Quay to Shadwell and Overground to West Croydon Station.\n3. Jubilee Line Canary Wharf to Canada Water and Overground to West Croydon Station.\n4. Jubilee Line Canary Wharf to London Bridge and train to East Croydon.\n5.  DLR West India Quay to Lewisham and no75 bus to Croydon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/isle-of-dogs-walk/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Walking
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Countryside Walk - 7ish miles
DESCRIPTION:Here are details of my countryside walk on Sunday 10 March 2024.  Approx 7 miles (ok maybe 8).  An early (for some) start: \n\nMeet at East Croydon train station ticket hall at 9.15am.  (This will delight Barry.) \n\nWe catch the 9.31am train to Chipstead.   We return later in the day from somewhere further down that line\, sorry not sure which station yet\, so if you don’t want to use Oyster / contactless\, suggest buy a return to Tattenham Corner.   Or if you prefer\, buy a return to Chipstead and a single for the rest at the relevant station later.   (The whole line is in Oyster zone 6.) \n\nWe will walk via the outstanding landscape around Chipstead\, Mugswell\, Colley Hill\, Walton Heath etc.   Do bring some packed refreshments and drink with you as there is no planned indoor lunch stop.  However I will try to include a café and or the Sportsman pub at Mogador – but doubtful there will be room or time to sit and have a proper meal.   We will likely reach our destination and return station around 3.30pm where there may be an opportunity for a more leisurely pub stop.  But don’t bank on it. \n\nSorry if details are a bit sketchy\, left it a bit late to check and my first choice has been thwarted by a rail replacement bus between Purley and Redhill.   That does not impact Tattenham Corner line. \n\nWear boots or wellies in expectation of mud. \n\nRegards \nAndrew \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/countryside-walk-7ish-miles/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Day trip to Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be aiming to take the 9.01am direct train from East Croydon which is due to arrive 10.41am at Cambridge.  Meet at East Croydon station from 8.30am. \nWe have a guide for the day\, so we’ll all have a much closer look at some of the famous colleges\, “the backs” and the river cam but feel free to go off on your own if you want to. There is a lunch stop at ‘The Granta pub’ on the river Cam.  If time allows we will also go to a famous ‘back street’ pub for drinks before heading back to Cambridge station at about 7pm for a direct train back to East Croydon. \n \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cambridge-trip/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Further Afield
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Brutalist Architecture Walk
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon walk finishing with an option for an early evening pizza near Norwood Junction station. \nMeet at East Croydon station at 2pm. \nThe title of the walk\, as put forward to the Copse November planning meeting\, is “The brutalist architecture of Croydon and South Norwood”. I got the idea from an event at Bookseller Crow entitled “Concretopia: a brutal decade” a talk by Croydon author John Grinrod which was attended by Val\, Alan and myself. This was supplemented by the “Little Manhattan” audio tour supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and more recently by Elain Harwood’s “Brutalist Britain” which includes buildings in Croydon and South Norwood. \nMost of the buildings we will visit will be in central Croydon so we will leave from outside East Croydon station at 2pm. If anyone is running late (hopefully not!) my number is 07931 533785. Due to weekend engineering works we will later take one of the several buses that run between Croydon and South Norwood to see the last few buildings on my tour there. I plan to end the tour at the Shelverdine Goathouse pub (7-8 High Street\, South Norwood SE25 6EP) for drinks and then to order in takeaways to the pub (they don’t charge for this) from local eateries of your choice eg pizza\, Chinese\, Thai should wish to stay for something to eat. \nFOR THOSE WISHING TO STAY FOR OR JUST COME TO THE GOATHOUSE PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP SO I CAN ENSURE WE HAVE SUFFICIENT SEATING  \nThank you and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday \nJulie \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brutalist-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Geeks' Transport Tour
DESCRIPTION:Here is some information about next Saturday’s Geeks’ Transport Tour (of part of London) 2024.  This is a day for riding and observing London’s very new and established transport infrastructure with a bit of sight seeing on the way.  This year I have some new features on the London’s transport network for you to experience and a glimpse at the bright new future of high speed rail.   We will be going West and North West. \nMeet in East Croydon station main ticket hall at 10.15am on Sat 24 February.  \nIf you are already “rail side” go to platform 1.   I plan to catch the 10.28 train to Victoria (but alighting at Clapham Junction). \nWe will venture as far as zone 5 on the other side of London using National Rail\, London Overground\, London Underground\, TfL buses including Superloop plus shanks’s pony – in other words WALKING.   Say\, up to a mile in one go and lesser distances here and there\, almost entirely on “made” footpaths but there’s an optional short stretch of unmade / leaf mouldy / bit of mud path.  So decent walking footwear is good. \nAn oyster card or contactless payment card will be the ideal “ticket to ride”.   Just as a London freedom pass or such like is ideal for those that have them.  A reminder that TfL caps your daily fare so  you don’t pay than you should. \nOut tour will take in the biggest single construction site in London (for HS2 “terminus” at Old Oak Common); a land mark church on a hill (optional); coffee break; lunch break; some television heritage; a reservoir; more than one new / up and coming “quarters”; a new Superloop bus service; passing unusual religious buildings and numerous trains and stations.  Oh and a brand new mainline railway station.  Blimey that sounds vaguely interesting.  But it is “geeky”.  Nevertheless participants of tours in recent years have spoken highly of them! \nBring a curious outlook and a bit of patience. \n  \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Walk in Epping Forest
DESCRIPTION:Epping Forest is a large wooded area in NE London\, with plenty of fairly easy walking. \nSo meet at E. Croydon station at 9.20 for the 9.33 train to London Bridge. Then by 149 bus to Liverpool Street station for the Overground to Chingford. (Zone 5) \nFrom there it is a short walk to the ancient Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge\, visitor centre and cafe. Then it will be about a 7 mile circular walk via High Beech (another visitor centre\, cafe\, pub) back to Chingford. \nIt could be quite muddy in places\, so boots may be best. Also bring your own lunch if you don’t want to rely on the cafes etc. \nHope to see you there\, \nBarry \n–
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-in-epping-forest/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T002110Z
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SUMMARY:Evening meal out
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-meal-out/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240211T170000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Walk with Pepys - Stroll 2*
DESCRIPTION:We all enjoyed the Pepys Walk on 10th December\, so here’s the second instalment.\nWhere?\nThis Sunday\, join me for a stroll through some familiar parts of London with a historical context. We’re going to follow the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time around the streets of the City of London. Again I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will chip in with their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 2-3 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 4 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. \nWho was Pepys?\n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 12.03 East Croydon Platform 2 to Blackfriars\, exiting on the North side\, where the walk starts \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.50\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nOutside Blackfrairs Underground  station from our scheduled arrival time about 12.30\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/crazy.ripe.good\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nThe return trip will be at your leisure – there are good services to East Croydon from Blackfriars\, or you could catch a bus or tube back to Victoria. \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n*I know\, this was originally advertised as a Country Walk. Humble apologies. \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/country-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T171121Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Holly Tribute Concert @ Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday evening\, 10th February\, some of us will be enjoying a local social and musical gathering at Ruskin House for their 2024 “Buddy Holly Night” – and this year I have arranged with the organiser for some seats / tables to be reserved for a COPSE group.  Full details in attached poster.  (You’ll have to pay your own entrance fee.) \nThere is no obligation to get up and dance – but several of us usually seem to! \nIf you would like to come along and sit together with others from our club\, please let me know so that I can advise numbers by Saturday. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/buddy-holly-tribute-concert-ruskin-house/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240204T170000
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SUMMARY:continuing with the London LOOP . . .
DESCRIPTION:Continue from Coulsdon around to Oaks Park\, onward to cross the ‘mad mile’ at Banstead Downs\, and then towards Nonsuch Park & site of Nonsuch Palace\, and possibly as far as Ewell. Potentially as much as 8 miles or so\, with some mud and some suburban pavements. Refreshment possibilities in Coulsdon\, Clockhouse\, Oaks Park\, Nonsuch Park\, and perhaps other unexpected places. A chance to leave at Clockhouse (bus)\, Oaks Park (166 bus)\, Banstead (train)\, Ewell East & Cheam (train and bus) and in the possibly unlikely event we get as far as Ewell village it’s the train from Ewell West back to East Croydon\, via Clapham Junction. \nMeet in Coulsdon (get there by many buses from Croydon) outside the Pembroke pub (which opens at 10am so one could have something there first) by 10.35am to set off at 10.45am. (The Pembroke pub (a Wetherspoon-like place) is in central Coulsdon\, just near the start of where the Chipstead Valley Road branches off from Brighton Road and is near a Tesco-Express – we finished by going in there last Sunday.) \nAdventures in store no doubt…as we found last Sunday and other times\, one can never be sure what’s gonna happen while walking the LOOP\, it’s almost enough to send you loopy! \n  \nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/continuing-with-the-loop/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Destinations Show at Olympia
DESCRIPTION:The Destinations show at Olympia has been suggested as an event for COPSE members to attend. \nIt runs from the 1st – 4th February and is well worth a visit – we have been several times before. \n(Members can make their own arrangements and free tickets are available from outdoor shops etc.)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/destinations-show-at-olympia/
CATEGORIES:Day Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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SUMMARY:Ski trip to Sestriere\, Italy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ski-trip-to-sestriere-italy/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Skiing
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
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SUMMARY:London Loop walk: Hamsey Green to Oaks Park
DESCRIPTION:We will be continuing the London LOOP\, picking up from where we left off (last March!!) at Hamsey Green\, and probably get as far as Oaks Park (8 and a half miles). But wherever we stop there are buses back into Croydon. \nJust to remind\, the LOOP is the London Outer Orbital Path which goes around London through the greener parts\, parks\, commons\, etc. and occasional delights of suburbia\, and is around 150 miles in all! \nThe terrain is gently undulating\, with some mud – some places of refreshment en route\, you can leave at Kenley\, Coulsdon\, Clockhouse\, Oaks Park. \nTime and place. Meet up at the bus stop outside Fairfield Halls by 10am\, and we’ll take the first 403 bus to Hamsey Green.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-walk-hamsey-green-to-oaks-park/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20231206T170000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T002207Z
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SUMMARY:Croydon Urban Mystery Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Little\, Local Journey of Discovery\nStart time:\n12pm (Noon) \nMeeting Place:\nOutside 109A Church Street\, “The Kenkey House” (near “Reeves Corner”) \nhttps://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/109A+Church+St\,+Croydon+CR0+1RN/@51.3736037\,-0.1043933\,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876073a0777ce25:0x8d26f66448d2a4ae!8m2!3d51.3736707!4d-0.1051872 \n(What3Words location:https://w3w.co/gently.cotton.rope ) \nTo Bring:\nAny food or drink you can consume as we wend our way along our route. No refreshment stops are included in the afternoon. \nTo Wear:\nFingers are crossed for dry weather but please do come clad to keep warm and prepared for any rain forecast nearer the day.\nComfy town footwear should be fine – but not your Sunday best because there will be a couple of leaf-strewn paths that might be a little mucky. \nThe route:\nWill take about three hours at an easy speed\, allowing for observations and comments.\nDistance is about six miles.\nIt will end just into South Croydon.\nWe should be finishing before dusk so there will be no walking on any unlit roads. \nSome specific streets and landmarks will be included. Hopefully\, some interesting information can be gleaned about places we too often just hurry and scurry past. \nIf you are able to enlighten us with your additional knowledge as we go around\, that will be to the benefit of all! \nLooking forward to you all joining me.\nPlease contact me with any queries or if there is any delay in you reaching us on the day. \nMany thanks\,\nIreen (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-urban-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T170000
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SUMMARY:Green Chain Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at West Croydon station by 9.40 for the 9.48 Overground train to Penge West arr 9.58\, calling at Norwood Junction 9.53. You can also get there by 197 bus (alight Penge W. station.) \nFollow the Green Chain Walk via Beckenham Place Park to Mottingham. About 8 miles\, but could be shortened. \nThe Green Chain Walk is a network of walks in S.E. London linking up green spaces. \nWe are going to walk the stage from the edge of Crystal Palace Park to Grove Park. \nIt is an easy fairly level walk through parks and streets. It could be a bit muddy in places. So don’t wear your best shoes! \nAlso it is quite cold for easy urban walking\, so wear warm clothes!. About 7.5 miles with possibilities of leaving the walk early. \nYou can bring a packed lunch but there will be a cafe stop at Beckenham Place Park. \nReturn from Grove Park by train via London (for those with free travel!) or Bromley North. By bus 261 to Bromley then 119 to Croydon. \nBarry
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/green-chain-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20231205T193315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T140452Z
UID:5058-1704625200-1704661200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Walk from Thornton Heath to Streatham via parks\, followed by Ice Hockey match
DESCRIPTION:The usual route from Crystal Palace Station been changed to include Croydon’s “lesser known” parks\, some of which were mentioned by Nicola Hunt in her very interesting “100 spaces in 100 days” COPSE talk in October. \nThese are the afternoon’s details\, which  you can join at any time \nPart 1\n12 noon: meet at Thornton Heath station (either by train\, 468 bus or 50 bus from Croydon) \nA four mile “easy” walk to Streatham High Road via Norbury Hall (or squirrel 🐿) Park\, Norbury Park\, Norwood Grove\, Streatham Common + the Rookery gardens which has toilets + a cafe \nPart 2\nAbout 3.30pm to 6pm: “The Bull” pub (Young’s) on Streatham High Road for either a meal or drinks\, where I might need to book a table inside but there is a large covered garden outside with wall heaters. \nSTOP PRESS 5th Jan:\nI’ve now booked a long table on Sunday afternoon for ten people in the main bar from 3pm onwards on a “first come\, first served basis”. \nPart 3\n6.45pm start: Streatham Redhawks v Oxford City Stars ice hockey match  🏒  🥅   ⛸ where you might need to book advance tickets to avoid queuing = £13.50 (adults) or £8.50 (over 60s + concessions) \nIf you have any questions\, please let me know. \nKeith Southam \nkeithsoutham@yahoo co.uk \nmobile/text = 07749 515486 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-from-thornton-heath-to-streatham-via-parks-followed-by-ice-hockey-match/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20231220T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231224T104454Z
UID:5134-1703671200-1703696400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Easy post-Christmas local walk and museum visit
DESCRIPTION:Local walk and museum visit.\nMeet at Coombe Lane tram stop Wednesday 27th December to start the walk at 10:30am. We’ll walk about three miles through green spaces and suburban streets to the Museum of the Mind in West Wickham. The Museum is part of Bethlem Hospital https://museumofthemind.org.uk/. There is a  hospital canteen that serves until 2:30pm. We intend to spend a couple of hours at Bethlem and\, if they let us out\, you can either take public transport back to Croydon or continue on our walk for a further few miles\, returning to Coombe Lane tram stop via the Harvester pub in Addington.  In total the walk will be about 6 miles/ 10km. Please wear suitable footwear as it may be wet or muddy underfoot\, although the route has been chosen to avoid known boggy areas. Loo stops Bethlem and Addington. \n  \nPaul D 07941296019
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/easy-post-christmas-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T133634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T211002Z
UID:4913-1703635200-1704153599@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:New Year Trip Away  (Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances)
DESCRIPTION:Details to be announced.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/new-year-trip-away/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T133329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T164959Z
UID:4911-1702800000-1702839600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Walk in Edenbridge area ending with Mulled Wine/Minced Tarts
DESCRIPTION:New Route and new Pub\nTim is leading a circular “Festive Walk” from Edenbridge to Crockham Hill and back on Sunday 17th December. Catch the 09.23 train from East Croydon to Uckfield\, alighting at Edenbridge Town at 09.46. We will then walk to the Royal Oak pub in Crockham Hill for refreshments – there won’t be time for a sit down meal but you will probably be able to get a snack. Otherwise\, bring your own snack. The walk will return to Tim’s house for Mulled Wine and Mince Pies\, or you can head straight back to the Station\, one train per hour. The walk is about 8.5 miles long.\nYou must complete the walk to be able to partake in the refreshments. Do not turn up just for the Mulled Wine and Tarts \nPlease let Tim know if you intend to come so that I know what numbers to expect.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-in-edenbridge-area-ending-with-mulled-wine-minced-tarts/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T132541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T180255Z
UID:4904-1702209600-1702227600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sunday Walk with Pepys
DESCRIPTION:Where?\nThis Sunday\, join me for a stroll through some familiar parts of London with a historical context. We’re going to follow the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys from Westminster to the City of London. I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will chip in with their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 2-3 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 4 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. \nWho was Pepys? \n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 12.05 Croydon Platform 1 to Victoria\, then District & Circle line to Westminster. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.50\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nVictoria station from our scheduled arrival time 12.21\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/venue.runner.slurs\n\n\n\n\noutside Westminster underground station\, Victoria Embankment (Exit 2 – statue of Boudicca) from about 12.45\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/manliness.fact.proper\n\n\n\n. \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nThe return trip will be at your leisure – there are good services to East Croydon from Blackfriars\, or you could catch a bus or tube back to Victoria. \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-6/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T132150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T142602Z
UID:4902-1701475200-1701561599@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Reigate Christmas Market (Morning) - Walk in area (Afternoon)
DESCRIPTION:Three events in one. \nIn the morning from 1130 you can shop at Reigate’s Christmas Fayre.  \nIn the afternoon at 1315\, please meet Margaret at the Renewed Hope/RDO stall outside Hamptons Estate Agents at 6 Church St for a Linear Walk of 4-5 miles along the Greensand Way to Earlswood via Prior Park and Earlswood Commons. It maybe muddy in places\, so walking boots are recommended. There will be some uphill and downhill sections on the walk. \nPlease have your lunch etc. before starting the the walk and be ready to leave promptly at 13.30. \nTrains leave East Croydon at 10.46 and 11.16\, changing at Redhill.  You can also get the 405 bus to Redhill and then another bus to Reigate\,  There will be road closures in Reigate for the Fayre\, so parking maybe difficult. \nThe walk will probably finish in Redhill.  However please bring Bus/Freedom Passpasses or £2/contactless for a bus ticket if the walk carries onto Nutfield.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/reigate-christmas-market-morning-walk-in-area-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T130812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T153405Z
UID:4898-1700899200-1700931600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tour of Chislehurst Caves and Optional Stroll
DESCRIPTION:A 50-minute tour of the Caves\, starting at 12.00\n\n\nFollowed (optionally) by a 3.5 mile stroll to Hawkwood Estate\n\n\nWe may fit in a pub stop\n\n\n1 Book your ticket – a bargain for the under 3s!\nPlaces appear to be limited to 40\, so it’s best to book your ticket beforehand to ensure you get in. You can do this in one of at least three ways: \nOnline: https://chislehurst-caves.co.uk/product/saturday-25th-november/ \nPhone: 020 8467 3264 \nEmail: enquiries@chislehurstcaves.co.uk \nPrices are: \nAdult (16-59) £8 \nSenior (60+) £6 \nChild (3-15) £6 \nUnder 3 £0.01 \n2 Travel there\nHere’s my route: \n10.20 Gather at East Croydon Station \n10.37 from Platform 4 to London Bridge \n11.01 from London Bridge Platform 1 to Chislehurst (in Zone 5)\, arriving 11.25 \nthen a short walk to the Caves \nNo doubt other routes are available\, and there is car parking if you want to go that way. \n3 Optional stroll of 3.5 miles around the Hawkwood Estate\nSome paths may be muddy\, but otherwise an easy walk. \n4 Pub Stop\n(possibly) \n5 Return by same route\n  \nKen \n07921 258876
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/tour-of-chislehurst-caves-possible-other-activity-in-addition/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T125801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T152221Z
UID:4892-1700265600-1700351999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Day out in CAMBRIDGE inc a guided tour - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:This event has had to be postponed to a later date as it’s emerged that trains to Cambridge will not be running in November.\nWe’ll try to reschedule for a later date\, and to schedule something else for this date.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/day-out-in-cambridge-inc-a-guided-tour/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T223000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T125535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T130242Z
UID:4890-1700163000-1700173800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meal at Saigon Bleu.   (BOOKING FULL)
DESCRIPTION:We have a COPSE table for twelve people (and I am told we can be seated in a more sociable grouping than just a straight line) so do please let me know if you would like to go on the dining list.  \n7.30pm\, Thursday\, 16th November. \nSaigon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant\n63 South End\,\nCroydon\,\nCR0 1BU
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/meal-at-saigon-bleu-booking-full/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20231103T100655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T100655Z
UID:4965-1699693200-1699722000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trip to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station 0850. \nWe will take the 119 bus to Bromley South Station where we will Catch either 09.53 or 10.23 to Bat and Ball Station . Book return ticket to Sevenoaks £9 full price – 33% Discount with a Rail Card.\nEven cheaper for those with a Freedom pass or 60 + Oyster Card – Book from edge of zone 6 to Sevenoaks\nFrom Bat and Ball Station it’s a 1 mile walk to the reserve . \nThe Reserve was created from a disused gravel pit. Its lakes \, reedbeds\, and woodland make it a good site for birds and other wildlife – \nBring binoculars if you have them . The visitor centre has displays\, toilets and light refreshments (?) ” Picnic tables are available if youchoose to bring a picnic. \nLater we walk back to Sevenoaks Station and a catch either 15.36 * 15.52 \, 16.06 * or 16.22 back to Bromley South. * Change at Orpington \nPossibility of Late Afternoon Meal at the Crown Shirley
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-sevenoaks-wildlife-reserve/
LOCATION:Sevenoaks
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20231103T104709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T104709Z
UID:4971-1699178400-1699203600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Burning the Sticks Walk
DESCRIPTION:A late addition to the Programme\, following on from the Brockham Bonfire . . . \nI thought it would be good to go to the Burning the Sticks on Brockham Green\, which takes place around the embers of the Bonfire of the night before (which some of us are going to\, of course). \nBest to come via West Croydon down to Dorking Main Rail Stn. Catch the train from WCroy at 10.29am and change at Sutton. I will meet people at Sutton\, but there’s a possibility I may not be able to get on until the train calls at Epsom. \nIf you want to come via Redhill\, there is engineering work involving a bus replacement for part of the way\, but you could do this route if you want. Let me know and we’ll pass the Deepdene Stn on the way to Brockham. \nWe will walk to Brockham a slightly different way from that we follow on Saturday\, given that it will be light. We may well come back a different way\, via Box Hill\, either around the top or base\, depending on time. \nBurning the Sticks will be at around 1pm around the embers of the Bonfire (which some of us will have been at the night before) with Morris Dancing by Rampant Roosters Morris. The pub will be there too and you can bring your own stuff too. \nAbout 7 miles walk\, possibly with a high ascent in the afternoon! \nPaul N/ 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burning-the-sticks-walk/
LOCATION:Dorking
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T233000
DTSTAMP:20260523T152804
CREATED:20230928T123859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T145949Z
UID:4884-1699113600-1699140600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:BROCKHAM BONFIRE.   Torchlight procession\, bonfire & fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Subject to there being NO TRAIN STRIKE. in the event of a strike\, it is possible a local fireworks maybe arranged.\nThere will be Donation Buckets (Please be as generous as you can) at the Entrance. Donations and carpark are payable in CASH. They are trialling CASHLESS PAYMENTS on the CATERING STALLS AND PIG AUCTION. \nFurther details from Paul:\nThis is no ordinary bonfire etc. They’ve been building the bonfire since September\, and they even have some kind of ceremony with the cinders on the Sunday which I believe involves Morris Dancing?. ..(it’s called Burning the Sticks) \nWell\, I’m not intending staying overnight there\, but – as I only go to this event about eight-yearly – I do intend to do the whole blooming thing\, starting at 6.30pm with the marching band procession leaving Brockham Green at this time – flaming torches will be given out. The procession goes down south to a hamlet (Stroud Green\, I believe) and then back again a different way to Brockham. The huge bonfire will be lit by one of the torches at 7.45pm\, once the Guy effigy has been placed on top. The Fireworks are at 8.15pm\, and\, as I’m not really into roasting pigs\, I’ll hang around a just a bit and then leave. \nYou don’t actually pay an admission fee as the village is open to all\, but there will be donation buckets for your coins or notes. You can also sponsor a firework! Food is sold at stalls and the pub is open\, but quite frankly I never do any of this owing to the queues\, so you could bring your own sustenance along. \nTo get there and back I shall be walking along what’s known as the Old Coach Road from Dorking to the village\, a walk of around 45 mins. One can get to Brockham by car and use a car park\, or one can go by special bonfire bus from Redhill/Reigate or Dorking. Again\, I never do this\, as I don’t drive\, and I’ve heard that the buses get full\, and it’s nice walking back in the dark with the other crowds. \nSo there’s quite a bit of walking involved\, but if anyone wants to try the car or bus option\, or doesn’t want to do the whole thing (i.e.\, just turn up later for the Bonfire & Fireworks) then that’s fine…I’ll leave my phone on loud – keep ringing and ringing! \nMay I suggest you go to the website for the bonfire: www.brockham.org/brockham-bonfire \n…to see all the details of the above. \nI am going whatever the weather\, and may not even look at the forecast! \nI suggest we meet outside Dorking DEEPDENE RAILWAY STATION to leave here on foot BY 5.00pm. I shall come from Epsom Downs\, so I’ll leave you to arrange your own travel. You could come down from West Croydon to Dorking MAIN station and WALK 5 mins around the corner to DEEPDENE station. I see that there are trains from East Croydon to Dorking DEEPDENE\, changing at Redhill at\, 3.36pm and 4.17pm arriving about 37 mins later (there’s a little pub nearby going north under the bridge). (There are more trains back to Croydon from Dorking MAIN station. Get your map out and observe the two Dorking stations we are talking about\, MAIN and DEEPDENE\, which are about five mins walk from each other. I can pop by to MAIN to pick anyone up who is not sure about finding their way to DEEPDENE. I shall be coming to MAIN by train) \nBRING CASH\, CASH\, CASHY McCASH!!!…and don’t wear your best brand new fleece (a COPSEr had their new fleece singed by an ember from the bonfire some years back!) \nAll the above is not as complicated as it may sound…just read it a few times and go to the bonfire website. Any questions\, contact me (NOT by email on the day itself). \nI recall the last time or so we did this bonfire we had a walk along the North Downs BEFOREHAND. We are not going to be that keen this time! But I might go visit the very newly opened Dorking Museum beforehand and cruise the charity shops of Dorking High Street. If anyone else is interested in doing this too\, then contact me. \n…And if anyone knows about the Cinders ceremony on the Sunday\, I MIGHT be up for this as well\, as I’ve never done this before. (Update: he is doing it! see tomorrow’s entry here) It would mean doing the same walk to Brockham again\, maybe back a different way though. \nI expect I’ve forgotten some crucial detail which will come to me while washing up or brushing my teeth tonight\, so look out for follow-ons from this email during the week. \n  \nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brockham-bonfire-torchlight-procession-bonfire-fireworks/
LOCATION:BROCKHAM BONFIRE\, Brockham Green\, Brockham\, Surrey\, RH3 7JS
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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