Hello All, It's time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) again from where we left off last time at Donkey Wood near Hatton Cross, just east of Heathrow Airport. We will go as far as West Drayton, about 8 miles in all, taking in Cranford with the remains of its house (ha-ha and stable-block) and […]
Saturday evening, 8th February, some of us will be enjoying a local social and musical gathering at Ruskin House for their 2025 “Buddy Holly Night” – and this year I have arranged with the organiser for some seats / tables to be reserved for a COPSE group. Full details in attached poster. (You’ll have to […]
On Sunday 16th join me at Gatton Park in Reigate on one of their snowdrop days. Last time we went, a few years ago now, we were taken on a tour of the gardens. They are not large so the visit is a pleasant way to spend a February afternoon. There are cakes (yeh!) and […]
The three Pepys Walks we've done so far have been popular, so we're back for Episode IV - along the river to Greenwich Where? Again we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys, this time leaving the City and Court to explore his naval connections. Again I’ll be your amateur guide, book in […]
Every couple of months, we have had an evening to socialise with food, supporting local restaurants but trying different cuisines. This time we shall be going Brazilian. 🍽️ 🪇 🇧🇷 🍷 For Thursday, 27th February, I have reserved a separate dining area at "Avenida Brasil", 14 South End and, again, only a short walk from […]
Here are details about the event on Sunday 2 March – Geeks Transport Tour of London 2025. Meeting times further below. (Basically 9.15am East Croydon.) This year’s trundle round (part of ) London’s transport system to view new and historic transport and development related attractions features a trambus, a glulam roof, a station box, an […]
Hi All, continuing from where we left off at West Drayton, about 8-9 miles. Taking us into Berkshire and to 'nine o'clock' on the imaginary clock-face of the LOOP, this 150 mile route around London following green spaces, rivers, a canal, and occasional suburban streets. This is the most watery part of the LOOP (perhaps in more […]
Another chance to go back to Cryer Arts Centre for their monthly Folk Night 🎸 🪕 🎶, which starts at 7.30pm (doors open upstairs earlier). You can buy a £6 ticket via this page on their website or pay at the door, where I'll be in their restaurant/bar from about 5.30pm. Buses SL7, 157 + […]
Valerie and I had a very enjoyable stay at Port Lympne earlier this year so I thought this would appeal to some other COPSErs - an animal park & safari weekend on the 15 & 16th March 2025. Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is set against hundreds of acres of stunning “Kentish savannah” overlooking Romney […]
We'll again have a COPSE table at this enjoyable event. Let Ireen know if you'd like her to keep a seat for you.
