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SUMMARY:COPSE Meal Out at Avenida Brasil
DESCRIPTION: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. \n🍽️  🪇  🇧🇷  🍷\nFor Thursday\, 27th February\, I have reserved a separate dining area at “Avenida Brasil”\, 14 South End and\, again\, only a short walk from our Club Night hall.   The venue is served by many local buses.  (It is near to “The Truro\,” where we went last time\, but on the opposite side of the road.) \nW3W: https://w3w.co/singer.civil.engage \n \nThis link will take you to the menu. \nOur places are reserved from 7pm.  If you would like to have your name on the list\, please me know.  (Of course\, do contact me\, if you have any queries.) \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/copse-meal-out-tbc/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Snowdrop Day at Gatton Park\, Redhill
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThere are cakes (yeh!) and refreshments available to purchase and the website says there is a plant sale.\n\nThe gardens are open from 12pm to 5pm\, so I suggest we meet at 12pm outside the house which is also the ticket office.\n\nTickets cost £6.00 if purchased online in advance or £7.50 on the day –  https://gattonpark.co.uk/visit/opening-times/\n\n\nHow to get there\nAddress: Gatton Park\, Reigate\, Surrey\, RH2 0TW\nBy car from M25\nExit Junction 8\, taking the A217 towards Reigate. After 400 metres fork left onto Gatton Bottom (signposted Merstham). After one mile turn right onto Rocky Lane. The entrance is on the right after a further 400 metres and is signposted Royal Alexandra and Albert School.\n\nThere is a big car park.\n\n\nBy Bus from Croydon \n10.56: 405 Bus from Park Street (stop KH) to East Surrey College \nWalk 0.7 miles to Gatton Park \nBy Train from Croydon \n11.12: Train East Croydon-Merstham – meet Barry at the station from 10.50. \nWalk 1.5 miles to Gatton Park \n\n\nIf you are driving and can offer lifts let me know.\n\nLet me know a few days beforehand if you are coming\, just so I’ve an idea of numbers\, or by all means turn up on the day.  Hopefully the weather will be okay – I will only cancel if the forecast is dire!\n\nLinda
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/snowdrop-day-at-gatton-park-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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SUMMARY:Buddy Holly Tribute\, Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION: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 pay your own entrance fee.) \nThere is no obligation to get up and dance – but several of us usually seem to! \nIf you would like to come along and sit together with others from our club\, please let me know so that I can advise numbers by Saturday. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/buddy-holly-tribute-ruskin-house/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Rock & Roll Evening\, Redhill
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance the night away! Classic Rock Night – 1 February @ 19:00. Get Ready to Groove to music from the 70s\, 80s and 90s! Dance the night away to the best hits from three decades of incredible music! Doors Open: 18:30; Music Starts: 19:00; Tickets: Adults: £8 Children (5-16): £5. You can pay online via A Night of Classic Rock\, or I can reserve tickets for you. Ticket price includes delicious nibbles and snacks to keep you fuelled for the dance floor. Please bring your own drinks and glasses. All the proceeds go to church funds. Let’s make it a night to remember!\n\nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: Find Us – St Matthew’s Redhill.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rock-roll-evening-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Destination Holiday Show\, Olympia
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/destination-holiday-show-olympia/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Burns Night Ceilidh\, Stanley Halls
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \n\n\nA day ahead of the actual date\, COPSErs can gather to enjoy marking the occasion on Friday\, 24th January.  Remembering how many of us were on our feet gaining “exercise with smiles on our faces” at our  September dinner and barn dance\, here is the chance for everyone to enjoy a lively ceilidh.\n\nWe always had a good sized group of us going to the regular ceilidhs at the Stanley Halls before lockdown. They have not been as fully-established since and\, although I’ve just been to see the new Manager of the premises\, I don’t think we can gain discounted ticket prices for this particular dance.  However\, I am told that tickets are selling very fast and we need to book quickly\, if we wish a number of us to go there together.  I am happy to make a group booking on behalf of any COPSE Members who give me their names and confirm that they will pay me.\n\nI hope to make such a booking on Monday so please let me know as soon as possible\, if you would like your name on the list.\n\n\nUPDATE\n\n\n\n\nLocation Stanley Hall\nDate Jan 24\n\nDoors open: 7pm\nDancing begins: 8pm\nTickets are available on the door from £15.\n\nTime 7.00pm till 10.30pm\nTickets £6-£15\nAges14+ (U18s accompanied by an adult)\n\n\n\nThere might be a reduced price for paying in advance but I’ll have to advise that as soon as I can – and shall be sending out confirmation of bookings\n\nIf you are planning to come\, this is the chance to find some of your tartan garb in your wardrobes!  “Brownie points” to any of you who can recall why this photo shows one we could all wish to wear:\n\n\n\n\n(Hint: it is a scarf of mine that I brought to a Club Night “Objectivity” session a couple of times back.)\nPlease do come back to me a.s.a.p.\, if you would now like to come.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burns-night-ceilidh-stanley-halls/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:RNLI Fundraiser at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:  \nBelow\, please find the reminder for this Saturday evening.  As per Margaret’s email\, you can enjoy the daytime with her but also be back in Croydon to enjoy music for a very good cause! \nSlotting most neatly into our COPSE programmes\, as a follow-on from last Tuesday’s Club Night\, is this Saturday’s local RNLI fundraising concert.  Details\, as per poster.  However\, I have arranged with the organiser that he will reserve seats for COPSErs to sit together\, if I can tell him in advance our number attending. \n  \n \n  \nYou will pay your own fee at the door.  (Some of us will gain the reduced entry cost!)  A good few COPSErs attended this concert previously and had an enjoyable\, musical evening.  If you would like to come this time\, please do let me know and you will be added to my Club list. \n  \nRegards \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n— \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rnli-fundraiser-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Local Restaurant Evening Meal
DESCRIPTION:You might well like Cornish pasties and cream teas but\, “No!” these will not be served.  With the restaurant named “The TRURO”\, perhaps West Country favourites might be expected.  However\, that name is of a ship that travelled from India to South Africa\, during the 19th century.  The cuisine served at the restaurant is a combination of both those places. \nWe can be seated together\, separately from other tables. The menu is attached.  Ken and I have already enjoyed a meal there. \nOur COPSE booking is for 7pm (eating time is usually a little later\, by the time everyone is gathered and seated). \nLocation: 3-7 Southend\, Croydon\, CR0 1BE. From our hall\, it’s just straight along the main road towards Croydon\, the penultimate building on the right before Coombe Road. \nPlease let me know\, if you’d like to go on our dining list. \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n   \n  \n—
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-restaurant-evening-meal-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Folk Evening\, All Saints\, Merstham
DESCRIPTION:Merstham Women’s Group (MWG) is holding a Folk Evening which is open to all on the evening of Saturday 16 November at 19.00\, at Canada Hall\, All Saints Church\, Battlebridge Lane\, South Merstham\, RH1 3LH. Would you like to join us? All Saints Church is around a 15 minutes walk from Merstham station\, which has frequent trains to Croydon. There is plenty of on street parking. \nThis will be an evening of live music with local band\, The Cohorts. Tickets are £10 each. There will be two sessions of music with an interval where MWG will be selling teas\, coffees\, squash and snacks. The evening will end with a raffle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cohort Folk Band\nLive in Merstham\nSaturday 16th November\nCanada Hall\, 7pm £10.25\nBuy tickets here
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/folk-evening-all-saints-merstham/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240915T120000
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SUMMARY:"NOW 90!" – our 90th birthday event\, Part 2 – Commemorative 'Ron's Ramble'
DESCRIPTION:Members\, past members and friends of the Club and their guests are invited to join us for an afternoon in the great outdoors to continue our celebration of COPSE’s 90th birthday. \nMore details will appear as planning develops.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-2-rons-ramble/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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SUMMARY:"NOW 90!" - our 90th birthday event\, Part 1 - Party Time!
DESCRIPTION:Members\, past members and friends of the Club and their guests are invited to join us for an evening of dining\, dancing\, presentations and fun to celebrate COPSE’s 90th birthday. \nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nA 3-course meal\nPresentation of Special Awards\nGuest Speaker\nDancing to a ceilidh band with top-notch caller\nStrutting your funky disco stuff too\nIn Croydon’s finest celebration venue\n\n\n\nReservations must be made by 1st September. See Ireen’s emails for full details of the event\, menu choices and how to get your tickets\, or if they haven’t reached you contact her directly: \numpfamily@hotmail.com \n07968  035522 \nGetting There:\n \nThe entrance is on Oakfield Road
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-1-party-time/
LOCATION:Croydon Masonic Hall
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:“NOW 90!” – our 90th birthday\, Kickoff Event – Saturday Afternoon Reception
DESCRIPTION:EVERYONE is invited to come along for an informal visit during the afternoon to enjoy a chat and catch a little of our club’s history by viewing some of our archive materials.  Sorry I couldn’t give the times sooner but I only gained them late yesterday. \nPlease come upstairs to the Wheeler Room whenever you choose between 1.30pm and 5pm.  The bar\, downstairs\, will be open all day for drinks and you can purchase lunch up to 2pm here’s the menu. \n \nAlso here’s the location map and note that the nearest bus stop is on Hogarth Crescent\, served by many routes from Croydon.  The Oakfield Road entrance to the building is also shown. \n \nPlease note that the driveway to the left goes to a small car park but it’s only available to those for whom I have been able to reserve a place and those people have already been informed.  Other drivers need to use the car park in Stanton Road\, behind the green railings. \n  \n \nImportant: all drivers must remember to register their car numberplates on the touchscreen\, when they enter the building.  This screen is on the left hand wall.  We have been advised that people coming for the afternoon\, leaving and returning by car for the evening\, should enter the details on both arrivals.  If you are coming only as an afternoon visitor\, please vacate the car park by 5.30pm. \nThose of you booked for the evening event: please arrive from 6.45pm to socialize a little with friends and buy drinks before we need to be seated at table by about 7.20pm. \nOur anniversary shindig is now very close!  I look forward to sharing it with many of you. 😊 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-our-90th-birthday-event-part-1-party-time-2/
LOCATION:Croydon Masonic Hall
CATEGORIES:Social
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SUMMARY:Epping Ongar Railway Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:This involves journeying to Epping to the north west of London at the end of the London Underground Central Line.  There we will find the “Epping Ongar” heritage railway – lots of description at the website https://www.eorailway.co.uk/.\n\n\nSunday 28 July is the last day of their Real Ale and Cider Festival https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/.\n\n\nAs well as enjoying steam engines\, old railway stuff\, riding old trains and hanging around delightful stations in picturesque Essex countryside\, you can enjoy the dulcet tones of London’s Transport Choir featuring yours truly. There are food stalls as well as a beer stall at North Weald station.  And beer sold on trains and at Ongar.\n\nTickets\nYou will need a ticket for the Epping Ongar Railway beer and cider festival event.  Get it here: https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/.\n\n\nGetting There\nI recommend getting there by public transport.  A bit of a trek maybe but ‘just’ a ride to the end of the Central Line\, transfer to a specially provisioned heritage bus (included in event ticket) for a short ride to North Weald station.  See notes below.  From where trains depart south to the old Epping Forest station (no alighting!) or north to Ongar station.  The route was until the 1980’s part of the London Underground system.  (The heritage trains running now are full size mainline type not old ‘tube trains’.)\n\n\nMore details in the links shared above.\n\nNotes\n\n\nThe Central Line does not directly connect with the heritage railway.  It is necessary to take a (specially provisioned heritage) bus from Epping station.  Suitable bus departures are 10.25 or 10.55.  The journey from Epping LU station to the heritage railway is 10 minutes.\nI intend to be at Epping for the 10.25 bus.  So that means catching the 9.03 Thameslink from East Croydon.  So that in turn means meeting at 8.50.  If you prefer not such an early start\, you could slip these times by half an hour.\nIn order to get the most out of the choir in action\, I think you should arrive at the Epping Ongar railway (North Weald station) by 11.30.  So\, as previously mentioned\, that means the connecting bus from Epping LU station at 10.55.  (Or 10.25 earlier\, which will enable you to do a quick trip from North Weald to Epping Forest and back by 11.30.)\nAllow 1 hour and 20 minutes East Croydon to Epping LU station.\nConfused?  Even more detail on heritage train timetable and connecting heritage bus timetable here: https://www.eorailway.co.uk/visit/date/28-07-2024/\nStill confused?  Just meet me at East Croydon ticket hall at 8.50am sharp.\nWe travel to London Bridge first.  Walk across to Bank underground station (or tube it if feeling lazy / pressed for time) and pick up the Central Line.\nWe depart Epping around 5pm for return home.\nI will be able to inform you where and when the choir are performing nearer the time – preferably share with you during the journey there if you make the early start.\n\n\n\n\n\nCheers!\nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/epping-ongar-railway-beer-festival/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Ruskin House Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:An annual festival featuring folk and blues music\, with food stalls and licensed bars. COPSE members will be in attendance and will be hosting a stall there.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ruskin-house-garden-party-3/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Social
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SUMMARY:Local Restaurant Evening Meal
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, 27th June.\nTime: 7.00pm.\nVenue: “Noto” (previously known as “Aqua”)\, 33 – 35 South End.\n(Walking towards Croydon from our old watering hole\, “The Skylark”\, the restaurant is just a little further along\, on the right.)\nCuisine: “Mediterranean”\, with a bias to Greek and Italian.  A new menu will be in place prior to our visit but the variety should be similar to the present one.\n\nI am told several COPSE Members have happily eaten there in the past.  I was there recently with a friend.  Food was good and service was friendly and efficient.  We shall have a separate room for our use and I hope to have the tables arranged conference-style (depending on our numbers) so that we are not just in a long straight line.\n\nPlease let me know\, if you would like to go on the dining list.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-restaurant-evening-meal/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Dorking - Day of Dance; Reigate Summer Festival - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Any COPSErs who come down to Dorking can gather to watch some colourful and energetic dancing\, wander around the quite pleasant town together\, locating a few of the local pubs\, share a lunch break in one of those –  or choose between the many coffee shops and other eateries.\n\nI leave individuals to work out their own transport arrangements (at present\, I am still in Berlin!) but I shall be travelling to Dorking by car.\n\nI suggest those wanting to enjoy the mass dance display at the start\, head for arrival at the Dorking Halls by 10.30am.  I aim to be there by then and shall be looking for some of you!\n\nTo conclude the day out\, please continue to the bottom of this message to see input from Margaret\, with her invitation to transfer eastwards to Reigate for the evening.\n\nHopefully\, phone signals will be good in Dorking town and any of you can reach me on my mobile\, as the daytime progresses.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best 07968 035522\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIreen and I are joining forces to offer an evening of music in Reigate to complement your Day of Dance in Dorking. It is very easy to get to Reigate from Dorking by train or bus. \n \nReigate Summer Festival: Home – Reigate Summer Festival is a new event for this year celebrating  various local arts groups.\n \nI will be there to promote Renewed Hope\, one of the three charities being supported by the festival:Reigate Summer Festival 2024 – GiveWheel.\n \nI suggest meeting at the Market Stores pub from 18:00 to discover what is on:\nSchedule – Reigate Summer Festival. The pub is very close to the main music venue\, the Tunnel Stage. We could also find somewhere to eat\, but it would be good to book this in advance.\n\nRegards\n \nMargaret
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/dorking-day-of-dance/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240613T233000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
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UID:5237-1717660800-1718321400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Trip to Berlin
DESCRIPTION:Update 29th May\nNearly time to go! We currently have 14 intrepid travellers who have booked travel and accommodation. Some are going by train\, some flying from either Gatwick or London City\, and several different places to stay have been booked. \nYou can join us right up to the last minute if you can get the bookings – let me know if you have a sudden craving for currywurst in its native habitat and I can let you know everybody’s plans. \nKen \n\nHere’s a date for your diary: \nWe’re going to Berlin!\nIreen and I are going for a week\, travelling out on Thursday 6th June and back on Thursday 13th. Please join us for all or part of that time. \nWhy Berlin?\nBerlin is a fascinating city and well worth your time. There’s plenty to see and do – historic sites\, museums\, art galleries\, boat trips\, and\, of course\, tremendous nightlife for us youngsters. Not to mention the currywurst. Public transport is excellent and cheap\, though it’s also very walkable and even cyclable\, being mostly flat. \nThere will be a mixture of group\, small group and individual activities\, to be driven by the interests of those going. \nTravel\nAt this point the only arrangement made is our travel. We’re going by train\, which turns out to be one of the more expensive options – Eurostar St Pancras-Brussels\, then Brussels-Cologne-Berlin. Other travel options include bus and plane –  a good reference for travel options is Rome2Rio. As far as my research goes\, weekend travel is the most expensive\, while Thursday less so. \nAccommodation\nTo be arranged. \nIreen and I have made our own arrangements\, with my sister who lives there – very centrally\, near the Cathedral. For the rest of you\, there are many hostels to choose from\, and of course hotels\, AirBnB etc to consider. \nWhat Now?\nPlease let me know if you’re interested in this trip so we can gauge the demand for accommodation etc. More plans will be made! \n  \nKen
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-berlin/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social,Walking,Weekend Away
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T213000
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SUMMARY:Ceilidh / Barn dance at Beddington village hall
DESCRIPTION:An invite for fellow Copsers to put their best (two left) feet forward….\n\nI will be going to the Ceilidh / Barn dance at Beddington village hall this Saturday 1st June if any members are interested in joining me.\n\nDetails:\n\nDate: Saturday 1st June 2024.\n\nVenue Beddington village hall CR04TA\n\nDoors open at 7pm.\n\nDance from 7.30pm – 9.30pm.\n\nCost: £7.00 (cash) on the door.\n\nLive music from the Wandle Ceilidh band.\n\nPeople can bring their own drinks and glasses.\n\nNo experience required. In fact this will be my first barn dance.\n\nTravel plans:\n\nMeet at West Croydon Bus station at 6.30pm latest. This will allow time to catch the 18.36 410 bus to Croydon Rd/Plough lane followed by a short 0.3 mile walk to the hall. Return travel via the same route.\n\nFor anyone wishing to drive there is very limited parking at the halls\, possibly some limited parking in nearby side roads.\n\nI notice that there is a pub nearby (The Harvest Home)\, perhaps we can go there afterwards.\n\n\nMy mobile: 07403 808 007
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ceilidh-barn-dance-at-beddington-village-hall/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240529T181702Z
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SUMMARY:"Go Green ! Go Exploring!"
DESCRIPTION:Croydon Green Spaces Open Day\n \nCome along to Croydon’s Central Library in Katharine Street to chat to some of our Club Members about COPSE. \nWe are an invited stallholder at “Go Green! Go Exploring! Green Spaces Open Day”\, taking place at the library this Saturday between 11am and 4pm. We often spend time in various of Croydon’s lovely parklands so find out how you could share these visits with us. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/go-green-go-exploring/
LOCATION:Croydon Central Library\, Katharine Street\, Croydon
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240523T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240320T204405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T174631Z
UID:5337-1716492600-1716501600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:One Night in Dublin @ Fairfield Halls
DESCRIPTION:On 23 May Fairfield are staging “One night in Dublin”. The band is the “Wild Murphys” a  full eight piece band with guitars\, flutes\, violins\, harmonica\, ukuleles etc. I saw them last year and they are very very good and will be playing all the best Irish classic songs.\nTickets are £28.75. Availability is still fairly good but if you do wish to come suggest booking sooner rather than later. Please book your own tickets but we will meet up before or after for a meal/drink.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/one-night-in-dublin-fairfield-halls/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240509T112203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T112203Z
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SUMMARY:South Kensington and Hyde Park
DESCRIPTION:On the 16th May we will meet at E. Croydon station at 10.15 for 10.30am to Victoria station then to Gloucester Road station to see sculptures by a lady artist then walk to South Kensington station tunnel to see her posters with anagrams. After that we will visit the Natural History Museum and have a tea break for about an hour. \n\nIn the afternoon we will visit Hyde park where the old Crystal Palace museum used to be (subsequently then moved to Upper Norwood). We will carry on walking to the Royal Society Musical academy museum where you can even play some musical instruments.\n\nBy 4-4.30pm walk back to Victoria station have a meal at Wetherspoons then back to E Croydon station.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/south-kensington-and-hyde-park/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240325T215112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T194437Z
UID:5346-1713641400-1713650400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Theatre Visit: 5 New Short Plays at the Brockley Jack Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming theatre plays\, ‘5 New Short Plays’\, British Theatre Challenge 2024\, held in a pub called The Brockley Jack\, (The Jack Studio Theatre)\, on Sat 20th April\, 7.30 pm. You will also get to vote at the end of the evening\, the best play of the five\, in terms of script.\n\nThere are still seats available for the Saturday\, if anyone else is interested in going. Can I gently mention that on their website they said\, no latecomers will be allowed. Doors open 7.15pm\, but of course you can get there early and spend sometime in the pub if you want.\n\nYou can book via this link :\n\nhttps://brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-entry/british-theatre-challenge/
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/theatre-visit-5-new-short-plays-at-the-brockley-jack-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240104T174513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T205423Z
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SUMMARY:Rock and Roll evening @ St Matthews in Redhill
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spectacular night of music as The Rooftops take the stage at St. Matthew’s Church Hall on 13 April! This electrifying band is known for their passion for classic rock\, and they’re all set to deliver a powerhouse performance featuring iconic covers from legends like The Beatles\, The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, Stevie Wonder\, and Elton John. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic journey through the 70s\, 80s\, and 90s\, as The Rooftops bring to life the timeless hits with their dynamic flair and high-energy execution. Tickets (advance price: adults £7 under 16s £4) are on sale at: https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NjgxMS00/t or contact me direct. Ticket price includes snacks and nibbles. Please bring your own drink and glasses (and your dancing shoes!).\n\nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: https://www.stmatthews-redhill.org.uk/findus.htm.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rock-and-roll-evening-st-matthews-in-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240313T173210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T173405Z
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SUMMARY:The Legendary Sticklebacks at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:A Fund Raiser for Ruskin House\, and an enjoyable evening in prospect. As before\, Ireen will organise tables for a COPSE presence if you let her know you’re coming. \n  \n \nWe need to purchase our own entry tickets\, £5 cash but should be able to sit with each other\, once inside. There will be a licenced bar and a free buffet. \nI have agreed to let the organisers know our number a couple of days beforehand so please reply to me by Thursday evening (21st). \nIreen \n07968 035522 \numpfamily@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-legendary-sticklebacks-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240312T223943Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Night - Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:Our local 2024 Saint Patrick’s Night celebrations will be this Sunday\, 17th March.  A good number of us are already booked to share this good evening at Ruskin House.  If you have not already given me your name but would like to come\, please let me know so that I can increase the number of seats being reserved for our COPSE group. \n \nWe need to purchase our own entry tickets\, £5 cash but should be able to sit with each other\, once inside. There will be a licenced bar and a free buffet. \nI have agreed to let the organisers know our number a couple of days beforehand so please reply to me by Thursday evening (14th). \nN.B. Andy has scheduled his London walk so that people can enjoy going on that and still be back in time for this musical entertainment! \nIreen \n07968 035522 \numpfamily@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/st-patricks-night-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20231208T195658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T002110Z
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SUMMARY:Evening meal out
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-meal-out/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240210T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20240103T201735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T171121Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Holly Tribute Concert @ Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday evening\, 10th February\, some of us will be enjoying a local social and musical gathering at Ruskin House for their 2024 “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 pay your own entrance fee.) \nThere is no obligation to get up and dance – but several of us usually seem to! \nIf you would like to come along and sit together with others from our club\, please let me know so that I can advise numbers by Saturday. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/buddy-holly-tribute-concert-ruskin-house/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20231205T193315Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240102
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20230928T133634Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTSTAMP:20260517T154456
CREATED:20230928T132150Z
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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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