BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20240119T004432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T004432Z UID:5208-1706745600-1707091199@www.copsecroydon.co.uk 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240205 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20231206T171141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T171141Z UID:5070-1706400000-1707091199@www.copsecroydon.co.uk 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20240125T181754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T111658Z UID:5217-1706400000-1706486399@www.copsecroydon.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20231206T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T002207Z UID:5065-1705838400-1705856400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240114T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20231205T194036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240114T004337Z UID:5060-1705224600-1705251600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Click-for-details-e1705192467442.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231227T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231203 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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:20260523T160422 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;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T223000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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:20231111T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T233000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230927T183346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T183548Z UID:4878-1698364800-1698623999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Weekend Trip To York DESCRIPTION:this is an associate members weekend\, but now open to regular members. \nWe have booked 16 beds at York hostel which is on the R. Ouse riverside about 1.5k from Lendal Bridge near York station. The cost will be £80 for the 2 nights.( Friday & Saturday) \nThere is plenty to see in York\, the Minster\, the castle\, the City Walls and several museums including the National Railway Museum \nYork can be reached in under 2 hours by train from Kings Cross. \nWe may also consider staying Sunday night if anyone wishes to return on Monday. \nPlease let me know if you are interested\, a deposit of £20 will be required by 26th September. \nThere are still some places on the York weekend. \nThe fees are £80 for the 2 nights or £94 if you want full breakfast included. (or pay separately for a continental breakfast or prepare your own in the members kitchen) \nSome of us will be staying until Monday – £36 for Sunday night or £42 B&B. \nWe will be taking the 11.06 train from Kings X to York. Ask me about choice of return trains\, most of us have paid about £45 return. (with railcard) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weekend-trip-to-york/ LOCATION:YORK YHA CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Weekend Away ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230927T182725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T112334Z UID:4876-1697965200-1697997600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:8 mile circular walk from Edenbridge DESCRIPTION:I am inviting you to drag yourselves away from Croydon for some relatively fresh air in Kent on the above date. I am leading an 8 mile circular walk from Edenbridge Town Railway Station. Catch the 09.23 from East Croydon to Uckfield\, alighting at Edenbridge Town. The fare with Senior Railcard or equivalent is £6\, your Oyster Card only gets you to Woldingham\, I believe you can pay just for the last bit. \nIt’s a very pleasant and scenic route\, with the possibility of a pub stop at the end in the only remaining pub in Edenbridge (the Crown)\, so bring a packed lunch. \ncheers URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kent-walk/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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;VALUE=DATE:20231014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230921T160333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T161008Z UID:4817-1697241600-1697327999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:The 39th Gatliff Marathon DESCRIPTION:Our premier public event. \nStarting at Edenbridge Cricket Club. Walk\, jog or run 25 or 50km\, mostly on footpaths and tracks\, in the Kent and Surrey countryside.\nFull details and how to enter are on our dedicated web page here. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-39th-gatliff-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Day Event,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230702T163626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T145737Z UID:4721-1696723200-1696809599@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Brixton Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Fairfield Halls at 1pm this Sunday. We will cross the road to catch the 109 bus to Brixton. It’s quite a long bus ride so do bring your packed lunch/ drinks/ snacks \nWe will be doing quite an extensive tour of Brixton to include the prison\, windmill\, Bowie legacy\, market and much more. Thanks in advance to Keith S who has lots of knowledge about Brixton to share with us \nWe are ending the trip with a meal at Dan Clare’s Kitchen at 6pm. (https://danclairskitchen.co.uk) I currently have a booking for 18 people:\nIF you want to eat with us and are not on the email list please let me know ASAP. Similarly\, if you no longer are able to join us please let me know ASAP \nCurrently it’s scheduled to be warm and sunny in Brixton this Sunday aft\nFor those of you with woolly woofs the restaurant is dog friendly URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brixton-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230917T002806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T002806Z UID:4808-1696032000-1696118399@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walking Treasure Hunt - Box Hill\, Dorking DESCRIPTION:St Matthew’s Redhill is organising a Walking Treasure Hunt on Saturday 30th September\, along similar lines to the Weald Walkers Wander. The plan is to have a relatively easy morning session\, geared towards families and children\, but in which everyone can take part\, ending with a pub lunch at ‘The Stepping Stones’ pub next to Boxhill and Westhumble Station. The more seasoned walkers will then have an afternoon route to follow which will be more challenging\, both in terms of clues and the route itself. \nThe walk is 5 miles in total\, 2.5 miles in the morning and 2.5 miles in the afternoon. The cost to enter is £1 per person. The maximum number of people in a team is 5. The Stepping Stones pub is serving barbecue/street food/sandwiches and there is no need to book lunch in advance\, see: The Stepping Stones Pub Dorking\, Box Hill & Westhumble (steppingstonesdorking.co.uk). \nThe start is Rykas Cafe\, Box Hill at 09:45\, which has plenty car parking\, see: Home | Rykas. \nHowever\, there is going to be a rail strike on Saturday 30 September. There is no limit to the number of teams COPSE can enter\, but we will need to know final numbers by Friday 29 September at the latest. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walking-treasure-hunt-box-hill-dorking/ CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 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. \n\nAbout Us \n\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;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230702T163529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T083402Z UID:4719-1695513600-1695599999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Barnes Bridge Walk (6 miles) DESCRIPTION:An easy going walk of about 6 miles along the banks of a very scenic part of The Thames.\nMeet Barnes Bridge Station 11.15am (direct train from Clapham Junction platform 5 at 11am). \nThe walk crosses Barnes Bridge and continues a few miles along the river and then crosses Hammersmith Bridge for a more wooded path and going by the yacht and canoe club to Fulham Bridge where we can cross again & spend some in time in Fulham Palace Gardens. \nThere is also an attractive park with fountains\, ornamental gardens and a Cafe. \nThe way back is by train from Fulham Broadway Station to Wimbledon & then tram back to Croydon.\nAlternatively\, Putney Station is 15 minutes walk away. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/barnes-bridge-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230730T173007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T134820Z UID:4757-1694858400-1694883600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:North London Walk (West Hampstead to Highgate 6 miles) DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station from 9.40am for the 10.12am Thameslink train to West Hampstead. \nThis will be a six mile walk (mostly flat) via Hampstead\, Hampstead Heath\, Kenwood House (visit + tea stop)\, Highgate Village and Waterlow Park to either Highgate or Archway Station (both Northern Line). \nThere will be a pub stop 🍺🍷☕ near the end. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/north-london-walk-west-hampstead-to-highgate-6-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911 DTSTAMP:20260523T160422 CREATED:20230702T163448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T171637Z UID:4717-1694304000-1694390399@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:East Grinstead now Not So Circular DESCRIPTION:This is a stroll of about 8 miles into some interesting countryside around East Grinstead. Some small hills but nothing too taxing\, and we’ll fit in a pub call. \nUpdate 9th September \nAs the heat seems about to continue\, I’ve looked at ways to reduce our exposure on tomorrow’s walk. The one I planned had lots of open country and it occurs to me it would be foolish to expose ourselves that much. \nSo I’ve devised an alternative route that is almost all in shade. Thanks to the late unlamented Dr Beeching the railway line between East Grinstead and Three Bridges is defunct\, and most of it is now a delightfully shaded footpath. \nThis does mean we no longer have a circular route\, and unfortunately you’ll need to buy two separate rail tickets – one to East Grinstead and one back from Three Bridges. Alternatively\, turn back at the halfway point (around Crawley Down). \nThe walk is still 8 miles and has even fewer hills (trains don’t like them). \nNo change to meeting arrangements: \nMeet at East Croydon Station at 10.25\, in time for the 10.39 to East Grinstead (usually platform 6) – or join the train at Sanderstead (10:44) or Riddlesdown (10:47). Arriving East Grinstead at 11.19. \nI’m sure I don’t need to remind seasoned COPSErs about the importance of water\, sunscreen\, hats etc – be careful out there! \nPS \nI’ve failed to find a pub on the way (the one in Crawley Down seems to have encountered its own Beeching Effect) but there is a small Co-op in Crawley Down if you need ready access to drinks and snacks. \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/day-walk-details-to-follow/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR