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 […]
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 […]
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 + […]
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.
A Tasty Time With a Fishy Result! Firstly, we need some tasters! If you are able to arrive at the hall ready to depart from there by 8pm this Tuesday, happily becoming a "crew member" for cruising some local-ish chippies, please let me know. We have a few volunteer drivers to transport these important tasters […]
Andrew's London's Transport Choir and BT London Choir perform "Music for a Midsummer's Evening" including Vivaldi Gloria and choir favourites - modern and classic. "We'd love to perform for you." 15 minutes walk from St Pancras International (Thameslink entrance) via Brill Place, Phoenix Road to Eversholt Street. See Andrew for tickets - £8.50 in advance […]
Join COPSE Members as they visit and enjoy this annual Garden Party at the local Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road. https://w3w.co/fact.porch.modes Live music to entertain us throughout the day and the evening, plus side stalls, real ales, barbecue and other refreshments. £7 on the door.
Here are some details of the open air theatre trip programmed for Thursday 31 July. Theatre Workshop Coulsdon’s annual show at Coulsdon Manor this year is and adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. It’s a lovely venue – in a wooded glade on the golf course of Coulsdon Manor. But 466 runs by. YOU NEED […]
COPSE will have a stand at this community event so come and find us, as everyone enjoys the tastes of different foods, music and street entertainment! Location: South End, Croydon, from noon to 7pm. (This main road will be blocked to all traffic between Coombe Road and Aberdeen Road.)
A visit to this "Kids' Camp for Grownups" in Devon. Update June 2025: we have a Club booking for 14 people already, and booking is still available if you'd like to join us! Ireen and Ken enjoyed an excellent weekend at this amazing resort in November. It turns out that one or two other COPSErs […]