BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925 DTSTAMP:20230909T083402Z 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:20230909T134820Z 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 šŸŗšŸ·ā˜• 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:20230909T171637Z 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 weā€™ll fit in a pub call. \nUpdate 9th September \nAs the heat seems about to continue\, Iā€™ve looked at ways to reduce our exposure on tomorrowā€™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 Iā€™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 youā€™ll need to buy two separate rail tickets ā€“ 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 donā€™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) ā€“ or join the train at Sanderstead (10:44) or Riddlesdown (10:47). Arriving East Grinstead at 11.19. \nIā€™m sure I donā€™t need to remind seasoned COPSErs about the importance of water\, sunscreen\, hats etc ā€“ be careful out there! \nPS \nIā€™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. \nĀ  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/day-walk-details-to-follow/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230821 DTSTAMP:20230702T163057Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230806 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230807 DTSTAMP:20230804T073042Z 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 (Ā£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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230801T220000 DTSTAMP:20230730T093848Z 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.Ā  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.Ā  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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230713T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T170000 DTSTAMP:20230528T210350Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230711T220000 DTSTAMP:20230703T130003Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230709T180000 DTSTAMP:20230704T224600Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230708T170000 DTSTAMP:20230702T161919Z 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.Ā  The course options are 26 miles\, 20 miles or 15 miles.Ā  Everything operates in a very similar way to the Gatliff Marathon including the use of written route instructions.Ā  \nEntry fees are: \n\n\n\nĀ \nLDWA Member\nNon Member\n\n\n15 Miles\nĀ£12.00\nĀ£17.00\n\n\n20 Miles\nĀ£9.00\nĀ£14.00\n\n\n26 Miles\nĀ£9.00\nĀ£14.00\n\n\n\nĀ  \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.Ā  145 people have entered so far (28 June).Ā  Although the website doesnā€™t state a maximum number of entrants it is a good idea to book ASAP in case they close the list before 2nd July.Ā  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 ā€“ High Weald Walk (26m/20m/15m) \nĀ  \nSandra \nĀ  \nExtract from SI Entries website: \nā€œBrand 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) ā€“ 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.ā€ URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kent-ldwa-challenge-walk-stonegate-15-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T190000 DTSTAMP:20230627T120022Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230627T220000 DTSTAMP:20230605T213618Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230625T170000 DTSTAMP:20230615T104841Z 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.Ā  \nĀ  \nThis will be a 2.5 ā€“ 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 Viridorā€™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. Weā€™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\, itā€™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 ā€“ 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. \nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trees4croydon-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="pravina":MAILTO:pravina.ellis@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T220000 DTSTAMP:20230530T171738Z CREATED:20230405T144927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T171738Z UID:4532-1686078000-1686088800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Evening Walk: Merstham lakes DESCRIPTION:Margaret will lead this walk.\nMeet at East Croydon at 19:00 to catch the 19:06 train to Merstham which arrives at 19:23. Margaret will meet you at Merstham station. \nWe will walk around Mercerā€™s Lake and possibly some other lakes in the Merstham area. The walk is mainly flat. We will finish with a drink at the Feathers pub. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-5/ CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230604T091500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230604T180000 DTSTAMP:20230530T171500Z CREATED:20230328T135810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T171500Z UID:4477-1685870100-1685901600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Cycle Ride (meet at Croydon Minster 9.15am) DESCRIPTION:Meet at 9.15am at Croydon Minster for 9.30am start.\nCoffee stop at Watermill cafe.Merton Abbey Mills.\nVisit to near-by remains of Merton Priory.Archbishop Thomas Becket schooled here in c1130.\nHenry IV was crowned here 1437\, and his privy council met here.\nThen cycle to the end of the Wandle where it meets the Thames.\nDepending on the time we may cycle on to Tate Britain.to see large bronze sculpture outside the Tate by Sir Charles Bennent Laws outside because it was too big to go inside\, Charles Bennent laws was President of the Anerley Bicycle Club in 1906 when he did the sculpture.A number of Copse members are or have been members of the Anerley Club.\nWe Might have to skip the visit to the Tate if the time is short.\nRide back up the Wandle\, stop again at Merton Abbey Mills Cafeā€™s\nShort detour off the Wandle Trail\,to visit the oldest railway station in the world at London Road Mitcham . also close by a visit to Wandle Industrial Museum\, then back to the Wandle Trail.The Museum is only open between 2pm and 5pm so we might need to miss the Tate visit!\nDonā€™t forget to take a spare inner tube\, better to take two. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cycling/ CATEGORIES:Cycling END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230529T170000 DTSTAMP:20230528T131553Z CREATED:20230403T221200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230528T131553Z UID:4495-1685352600-1685379600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Day Cycle Ride DESCRIPTION:Meet at 9.30am outside Fairfield Halls. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cycle-ride-4/ CATEGORIES:Cycling END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230527T170000 DTSTAMP:20230526T124303Z CREATED:20230526T124303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T124303Z UID:4581-1685184300-1685206800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Parkland Walk Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace (5.5 miles) DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon station at 10.45 to get the 11.01 to Finsbury Park. \nThe walk ends at Ally Pally where we can join the FREE 150 year celebration party! \nWe can get the train back from Ally Pally station to Finsbury Park then onwards to East Croydon URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/parkland-walk-finsbury-park-to-alexandra-palace-5-5-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230510T170000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094323Z CREATED:20221228T191809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094323Z UID:4327-1683100800-1683738000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Week in Mull DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/week-in-mull/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Weekend Away END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T180000 DTSTAMP:20230418T222642Z CREATED:20221228T191652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T222642Z UID:4325-1682761500-1682791200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Kew Gardens DESCRIPTION:9.45am meet EC stnā€”10am train to CJ stnā€”ā€“10.40am train to richmond stnā€”-tube or overground to kew gardens stn for about11.30am ā€”Ā then a short ten minute walk toĀ the main ā€œvictoria gateā€\n\nticket prices (without donation)booked in advance.:ā€“ Ā Adults Ā£19.00. Ā  Ā Concessions (65+) Ā£18.00\non the day (without donation):-. Ā  Ā Adults Ā£24.00. Ā Concessions (65+) Ā£21.50.\nFor tickets. Ā  See URL Link below\n\nItā€™s normally very busy on saturdays\,Ā it would advisable Ā that everybody books their ticket well ā€œin advanceā€ for eitherĀ a noon or a 12.15pm ā€œentry time slotā€ (although there might be tickets leftĀ for later in the day).\nOnce inside kew gardens\, you can spend the rest of theĀ  day as you please until 5pm/5.30pm when\nweā€™ll meet up at the shop by theĀ main ā€œvictoria gateā€\nDepending on time/weather\, there might be awalk back to richmond + findĀ local pub for a drink. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-kew-gardens/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424 DTSTAMP:20230321T094344Z CREATED:20230218T201112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094344Z UID:4425-1682208000-1682294399@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Weald Walkers Wander DESCRIPTION:A Walking Rally with a Difference\nA 10 mile Treasure Hunt \nSolve the Clues \nFind the Checkpoints\nTest your Map Reading Skills\nChallenges at Checkpoints \nThe Date and Time: 23rd April 2023 (start 8.45am to 9.30am)\nTHE EVENT: The walk is usually about 10 miles. You will need to solve clues to find each checkpoint and your map and compass skills will also be put to the test. Points are awarded for completing quizzes and games\, at the checkpoints. A trophy is awarded to the winning team. \nTHE TEAMS: You will need to enter in teams of between 2 and 5 people. Everyone is welcome ā€“ young or not not so young\, families or other groups\, however at least one person in each team must be 16+. \nTIME:Ā  Start times are between 8.45am and 9.30am. \nSTART/FINISH:Ā Ā Chiddingstone Causeway Village Hall\,Ā Tonbridge Road\, Chiddingstone Causeway\, TN11 8JS ā€“ Kent ā€“ Grid Ref TQ 518 466. \nWHAT TO BRING:Ā The latest Explorer map 147\, 1:25\,000 scale\, pen and paper\, compass\, suitable footwear and clothing.Ā  Also bring your packed lunch.. \nCHECKPOINTS:Ā Cold drinks and biscuits will be provided at all checkpoints.Ā  Hot drinks and fruit will be served at the lunch stop\, and cream tea and cakes at the finish. \nENTRY/REGISTRATION:Ā Ā In advance:Ā Ā  Adults Ā£8.00\,Ā  U16 Ā£4.50 orĀ On the day:Ā Ā  Adults Ā£10.00\,Ā  U16 Ā£5.50. \nPlease apply for entry form to Olga. E-mail: olgameme@hotmail.com \nCheques should be made payable to COPSE. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weald-walkers-wander-3/ CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Olga":MAILTO:olga@copsecroydon.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T220000 DTSTAMP:20230405T121604Z CREATED:20230405T121604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T121604Z UID:4508-1681849800-1681855200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:London Clarion Cycle Club DESCRIPTION:Ā  \n \nFrom their website: \nā€œThe London Clarion Cycle Club is an inclusive\, friendly community of cyclists from all around London. Founded in May 1895\, we are one of the capitalā€™s oldest cycling clubs and take our motto ā€œFellowship is Lifeā€ from William Morris. In an effort to promote socialism\, members would cycle out to meetings and distribute literature while enjoying a glass of ale! Ā We promote socialist\, anti-fascist and feminist values while remaining collective and politically minded.ā€ \nJoin us for a presentation on their history\, purpose and activities. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-clarion-cycle-club/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cycling,Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230408T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230408T170000 DTSTAMP:20230407T100835Z CREATED:20230328T134207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T100835Z UID:4466-1680944400-1680973200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: Harpenden Circular (11 miles) DESCRIPTION:This walk will lead us to Ayot St Lawrence\, a pretty village and home of George Bernard Shaw (Shaws Corner is a NT property) \nSo meet at E. Croydon by 9.15 for the 9.33 Thameslink Bedford train to Harpenden. 3 stops beyond zone 6. Ā£14.50 or less with freedom passes\, Network cards or other railcards. (We return from Harpenden) \nIt will be about 11 miles with a possibility of a slightly shorter route back\, but not too hilly. Best bring a packed lunch\, but there is a lovely old pub\, The Brocket Arms in the village. Donā€™t forget NT passes if you want to visit the house. \nReturn trains from Harpenden at 08; 22; 38 & 52 past the hour\, journey of 56 minutes. \nĀ  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-thames-path-maidenhead-to-marlow-9-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T223000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094426Z CREATED:20221228T191557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094426Z UID:4323-1679943600-1679956200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Fairfield Halls: Swedish Philharmonia DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/fairfield-halls-swedish-philharmonia/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T223000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094447Z CREATED:20221228T191409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094447Z UID:4321-1679770800-1679783400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Merstham Aid Project (MAP) Annual Quiz Night DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/merstham-aid-project-map-annual-quiz-night/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230324T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230324T223000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094509Z CREATED:20221228T191303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094509Z UID:4319-1679684400-1679697000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Merstham Amateur Dramatics Society: Let Us Entertain You DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/merstham-amateur-dramatics-society-let-us-entertain-you/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T004500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T160000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094536Z CREATED:20230314T173154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094536Z UID:4453-1679186700-1679241600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Sunday lunch at "The Boulevard" DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sunday-lunch-at-the-boulevard/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T170000 DTSTAMP:20230314T172708Z CREATED:20230314T172708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T172708Z UID:4451-1679132700-1679158800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: West Wickham to Hamsey Green (9 miles) DESCRIPTION:This walk is our next stage of the London Loop: \nWe pick-up where we last left it at West Wickham Common and continue probably to Hamsey Green (which is about 9 miles)\, although if wished could go a little further to Kenley or even The Fox pub\, south of Old Coulsdon. On this stage we shall leave Kent behind us\, and enter Surrey\, and get to about 5.30 oā€™clock on an imaginary clock face that is the LOOP! \nThe LOOP guide book says [apart fromā€¦]: \nā€œā€¦You can leave [or join?] the route at Coombe Lane tram stop after 4.2 miles\, or at several bus stops [along the way]. \nā€œCafes at Hayes\, Coney Hall Village\, and Hamsey Green. Pubs at Shirley Hills\, also Farleigh (half a mile OFF the route). Toilets at Hayes rail stn [which may be closed]. Best picnic opportunities at Addington Hills viewpoint\, and Farleigh Common. \nā€œThrough woodland in the foothills of the North Downs\, [and across] commons. The going is fairly level\, mostly on rough footpaths and on grass\, with two stiles\, however there are some rather steep ascents\, reaching 500 feet or more\, and several long flights of steps [so make sure youā€™ve had your weetabix!]. You cross the Greenwich Meridian\, enjoy a great view from Addington Hills\, and enjoy the lovely gardens of Heathfield.ā€ \nMeet at East Croydon rail stn FOYER area (as per usual) at 9.45am. At 10 oā€™clock we will saunter across to the bus stn to catch a 119 bus to Hayes\, getting off near near the rail stn (several each hour). If you join this bus en route come upstairs to make yourselves known\, or if you are coming to Hayes (Station Approach stop) by any other means\, also tell meā€¦you may see why this is important). (And remember NOT Hayes\, Middlesex!!!!) \nAt Hamsey Green we come back to Croydon on a 403 bus (several each hour).(If we go any further then itā€™ll be either the 407 or 466 buses). \nBring usual food and drink supplies\, etc. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-west-wickham-to-hamsey-green-9-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T094000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T170000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094552Z CREATED:20221228T191037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094552Z UID:4315-1678527600-1678554000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walthamstow Walk (4 miles) DESCRIPTION:The details of the walk on Saturday are as follows: \nMeet at 9.40am at East Croydon Train Station to take the train to London Victoria.\nWe will then take the Victoria Line to Walthamstow Ccentral. \nIt will be a four mile circular\, easy walk via: \n1) Walthamstow ā€œvillageā€ which includes the Vestry House Museum (free)\, the old town hall\, the ā€œancientā€ house\, the old school\, some ā€œhistoricā€ alms houses + a couple of local pubs \n2) ā€œgodā€™s own junkyardā€ (free) which is a very qwerky museum of used\, new + reclaimed neon signs\, salvaged signs\, old movie props\, retro displays + ā€œall things lightā€ with a nice cafe \n3) Walthamstowā€™s famous ā€œart decoā€ new town hall completed in 1943 \n4) William Morris gallery (he lived there as a child + was a founder member of ā€œthe ā€œarts + craftā€ movement along with John Ruskin) \n5) Lloyd park (thereā€™s yet another one in London ā€“ but this one has a moat !! \n6) A pub option near the end at Walthamstow Central tube station. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walthamstow-walk/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T170000 DTSTAMP:20230301T232429Z CREATED:20230301T232429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T232429Z UID:4442-1677920400-1677949200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: Petts Wood to West Wickham Common DESCRIPTION:Join us on the next stage of the London LOOP (the 150-mile long orbital walk around London though the greener outskirts of the London Boroughs where it meets home counties countryside). \nThis walk will go from Petts Wood to West Wickham Common\, a distance of around10 miles. \nThe guide book to the walk says: \nā€œā€¦You can leave the route at Farnborough [bus] after 3 miles\, Keston [bus] after 7 miles\, or at several other bus stops\nCafes at Petts Wood and High Elms Park [Bromley Environmental Centre]. Pubs at Farnborough and Keston. Toilets at Petts Wood and High Elms Park. Picnic opportunities at Tubbenden Meadow\, Farnborough\, High Elms C P\, and Keston Pondsā€¦ \n.ā€..The terrain gets quite hilly now\, reaching nearly 560 feet\, mostly on rough footpaths in the foothills of the North Downs\, with one stile. The route passes through several wooded areas\, a country parkā€¦commonsā€¦and farmland. Keston Ponds is a delightful spot by the source of the River Ravensbourne\, and there are historical associations with the Roman army and the abolition of slavery.ā€ \nSo\, meet at East Croydon station at 9.10am to catch the 9.28am to London VICTORIA. Then get the 9.58am to Petts Wood\, arriving at 10.34am. From the end we will merely catch a 119 bus back to Croydon\, so decide which ticket option is best for you. \nBring usual drink and food\, despite there being some places of refreshment en-route. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-petts-wood-to-west-wickham-common/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230305T170000 DTSTAMP:20230321T094627Z CREATED:20221228T190936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094627Z UID:4313-1677837600-1678035600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Weekend trip to Swanage DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weekend-trip-to-swanage/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Weekend Away END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR