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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
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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:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230928T130812Z
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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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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:20260523T164156
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230911
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230821
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230702T163057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T163057Z
UID:4709-1692489600-1692575999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beachy Head Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/beachy-head-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230807
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230702T162731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T073042Z
UID:4703-1691280000-1691366399@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Walk Maidenhead to Marlow (10 miles)
DESCRIPTION:Please meet at E.Croydon station by 9am for the 9.09 Thameslink train to Farringdon. Then we take the Elizabeth Line to Maidenhead\, but we have to change at Paddington\, arriving at Maidenhead 10.56. \nThe journey will be free for those with Freedom Passes \, otherwise you need to buy a return ticket to Maidenhead. \nThen it is about 25mins walk through the town to where we join the Thames path. We follow it through Cookham to Bourne End\, (6 miles) or on to Marlow (10 miles) if conditions permit. \nIt is an easy level path\, but it might be a bit muddy after the recent rain. You can bring a packed lunch\, but there are pubs and cafes en route. \nWe return from Marlow or Bourne End by train to Maidenhead . Departing at 15.29 from Marlow\, or 16.06 from Bourne End to Maidenhead 16.52. (hourly service) You will all need a ticket for this journey (£5.30 from Marlow) \nThen it will be about a 90 minute journey back to Croydon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/maidenhead-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230615T111300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230730T093848Z
UID:4647-1690921800-1690927200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Summer Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside our Tuesday meeting hall from 8pm for an 8.15pm departure.  We will walk for 60 to 90 mins / approx. 2 miles\, through South Croydon taking in the lesser visited Haling Grove and the spaciousness of Purley Way Playing fields.  Majestic architecture\, flora and dusk skies will amaze us. \nYou can curtail the walk with a ride on the 119 bus but eager copsers will wish to conclude the walk via the enigmatic Violet Lane and The Waldrons\, dip down via an old Club haunt and up to our usual watering hole of Ruskin House (approx. 9.45 / 10pm). \nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/summer-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230713T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230528T210340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T210350Z
UID:4590-1689235200-1689786000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Camping Trip to Cornwall (1 week)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camping-trip-to-cornwall-1-week/
CATEGORIES:Camping
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230615T110933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T130003Z
UID:4641-1689105600-1689112800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ice Cream Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 8pm outside Fairfield Halls Croydon for a 60 to 90 minute stroll through lesser visited parts of Croydon culminating at an exciting new ice cream parlour. \nA bus ride back to the town centre and visit to a recently re-vamped pub so bring travel passes.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ice-cream-walk/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230615T121355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T224600Z
UID:4665-1688895000-1688925600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cycle ride to Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking.
DESCRIPTION:Meet at Swan and Sugar Loaf (now Tesco) at 0930. Approx 30-40 miles. Hilly
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cycle-ride-to-denbies-wine-estate-near-dorking/
CATEGORIES:Cycling
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230528T210030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T161919Z
UID:4586-1688806800-1688835600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Kent LDWA Challenge Walk Stonegate (15\, 20 or 26 miles)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like the opportunity to challenge yourself in an event similar to the Gatliff Marathon? \nKent Long Distance Walkers Association are holding such an event on Saturday 8th July.  The course options are 26 miles\, 20 miles or 15 miles.  Everything operates in a very similar way to the Gatliff Marathon including the use of written route instructions.   \nEntry fees are: \n\n\n\n \nLDWA Member\nNon Member\n\n\n15 Miles\n£12.00\n£17.00\n\n\n20 Miles\n£9.00\n£14.00\n\n\n26 Miles\n£9.00\n£14.00\n\n\n\n  \nStart: Stonegate Village Hall\, Forge Field\, Stonegate\, TN5 7ED (GR TQ668285) Direct trains from London Bridge to Stonegate Station (1 hour). \nStart: all 26ml at 08:30; all 20ml & 15ml at 10:00. \nEntries close on Sunday 2nd July.  145 people have entered so far (28 June).  Although the website doesn’t state a maximum number of entrants it is a good idea to book ASAP in case they close the list before 2nd July.  I have booked the 15 mile course (I would like to test how the GPX file works as I have volunteered to create one for the Gatliff!). \nThe following link provides further details and online entry: SiEntries – High Weald Walk (26m/20m/15m) \n  \nSandra \n  \nExtract from SI Entries website: \n“Brand new routes\, open to walkers and runners\, primarily on undulating footpaths and lanes\, offering extensive views over the surrounding countryside and a glimpse of the sea! \nThe three routes start at Stonegate Village Hall to head towards Burwash and Punnets town. The 15 miles route then returns to Stonegate. The two other routes continue to the pretty village of Mayfield\, where they diverge. The 20 miles route goes back to Stonegate\, while the 26 miles route visits Wadhurst before returning to the finish. \nFrom Stonegate Village Hall\, Forge Field\, Stonegate\, TN5 7ED (GR TQ668285) – please park in field adjacent to the hall as directed by marshals. Direct trains from London Bridge to Stonegate Station (1 hour). \nStart: all 26ml at 08:30; all 20ml & 15ml at 10:00. \nAll to finish by 19:00. \nEntry fee incl tea/coffee at start\, simple food & drinks at all CPs and at finish\, certificate for in-time finishers. \nBadge available at finish. \nWell behaved dogs are welcome. Owners will be required to fill in a Dog Registration form\, and keep their dog on a leash at all times. \nAll entrants to carry own mug as none provided. \nYou must wear suitable footwear and clothing and carry a printed route description\, maps (electronic versions accepted)\, compass; \nOS Explorer 136/135/124 or OL199 cover the routes. \nRoute descriptions and gpx files will be available from the Kent Group website a week prior to the event.”
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kent-ldwa-challenge-walk-stonegate-15-miles/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230627T120022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T120022Z
UID:4681-1688299200-1688324400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Croydon Food & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:COPSE will be there!\n \nCome along to South End to enjoy the food and the music\, and visit our stall to find out what COPSE is about!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-food-music-festival/
LOCATION:South End\, Croydon\, Croydon\, London\, CR0 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230405T144709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T213618Z
UID:4528-1687892400-1687903200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Evening Walk: South Norwood Country Park
DESCRIPTION:NOTE This walk has been rescheduled from its original date of 13th June to accommodate the Trees4Croydon event. \nBarry will lead this walk \nMeet at Blackhorse Lane tramstop 19.30 for a walk through Brickfields Meadow and South Norwood Country Park. Returning from Arena tramstop to Addiscombe for a drink at the Claret & Ale. (1 minute from the tramstop) or continue home towards E. Croydon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-4/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T164156
CREATED:20230608T074113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T104841Z
UID:4617-1687690800-1687712400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trees4Croydon Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Trees4Croydon initiative runs from 10th June to 15th July. There will be a presentation and full explanation by organiser Sam Baker at the Club Night on Tuesday 13th June.  \n  \nThis will be a 2.5 – 3 hours depending on general pace of the group. \nTrees4Croydon initiative is organised by Croydon Climate Action (previously called Croydon Friends of the Earth). The purpose is to improve local physical and mental well-being by encouraging residents to walk and explore natural surroundings. And\, to help plant new trees in deprived areas around the borough: Thornton Heath; West Croydon e.g. Thornton Heath Recreation Ground and neglected wildlife and wetland area\, near Viridor’s Beddington Lane Incinerator. The trees will be paid for via local business sponsors. Suitable trees will be sourced\, planted and nurtured (for 3 years) by environmental organisations like National Trust. The more walks we complete\, between 10th June and 16th July\, will mean more trees will be planted. For further information: https://www.trees4croydon.com/ \nDate/ time: Sunday 25th June at 11am \nStart Point: Belmont railway station (accessed via West Croydon station (one stop after Sutton) \nStart and finish points are within Zone 6 of the Oyster Travel Card so participants can use Freedom passes\, if necessary. \nWe will cross Banstead Downs then follow a track to Oakes Park. Approx. the halfway point that has a cafe with toilets for those who might need the facilities. We’ll continue through a lavender field\, and some meadows\, then choose another path out to more residential area above Coulsdon\, called The Mount. Despite being close to London\, it is surprisingly rural. \nThe terrain: for the walk will be grassy footpaths and rough stony tracks with three stiles to climb over. However\, it’s not very hilly but has some gentle inclines. Please dress suitably for weather & terrain! \nEnd point: Woodmansterne station. \nThis is on Tattenham Corner line to London Bridge via Purley and East Croydon. Woodmansterne station has a pub nearby\, for refreshments\, or we can continue to Coulsdon\, with more choice. \n\nCOPSE members who want to join Trees4Croydon walk on 25th June can enter their own daily or weekly walking/ cycling miles between 10th June and 16th July on atlasGo app\, under Sustainable Voices Team: \n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the Atlas GO well-being app onto mobile phone – instructions at https://www.trees4croydon.com/participants\nSelect team name (COPSE)\nRegister yourself and details regarding miles completed\n\n\n\n\n\nThis will add to the miles for the Trees4Croydon initiative so more suitable trees are planted in Thornton Heath and West Croydon. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trees4croydon-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="pravina":MAILTO:pravina.ellis@outlook.com
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