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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T220000
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
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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
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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240601T160000
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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
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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:20260517T163712
CREATED: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
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CREATED:20240325T215112Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T220000
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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
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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
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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:20260517T163712
CREATED:20231208T195658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231209T002110Z
UID:5079-1708027200-1708034400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
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:20260517T163712
CREATED:20240103T201735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240203T171121Z
UID:5165-1707593400-1707606000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
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:20260517T163712
CREATED:20231205T193315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T140452Z
UID:5058-1704625200-1704661200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
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:20260517T163712
CREATED:20230928T133634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T211002Z
UID:4913-1703635200-1704153599@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
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:20260517T163712
CREATED:20230928T132150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T142602Z
UID:4902-1701475200-1701561599@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
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:20231116T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T223000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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:20231104T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T233000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230702T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T223000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230325T223000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230324T223000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T004500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T223000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
CREATED:20221228T190636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094847Z
UID:4307-1676662200-1676673000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mitre Theatre Production: Isla  (Venue: Lime Meadow Avenue)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mitre-theatre-production-isla-venue-lime-meadow-avenue/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T230000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
CREATED:20221127T142519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T142519Z
UID:4223-1671303600-1671318000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:RNLI Charity Concert at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:No Oilskins or Sou’westers Required!\nOur late Tuesday night watering hole\, Ruskin House\, hosts various musical evenings\, including jazz\, folk and blues.  Occasionally\, specific concerts are organised\, sometimes as charity fundraisers.  On Saturday\, 17th December\, several COPSErs will be attending the one advertised here. \n \nRNLI will benefit and we all know how important is the work of that organization.  From its website: \n93% Of Our Income Is Donations. We Can’t Save Lives Without Support From People Like You. \nIf you can\, come along to support the evening\, enjoy the musical variety and share a sociable time with some of your fellow Club Members. \nIf we arrive early as a group\, we hope to sit near one another.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rnli-charity-concert-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260517T163712
CREATED:20220922T121524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T121524Z
UID:4052-1670068800-1670086800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Carshalton Frost Fair
DESCRIPTION:Sited in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds the Frost Fair is a traditional winter event with activities for everyone. \nThe area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which all helps create a magical atmosphere. Outside Honeywood Museum and in the nearby Memorial Gardens and Festival Walk\, stalls from the Wallington Farmers Market and the Eco Fair join us.  They offer a varied range of tasty treats and a variety of wonderful locally made Christmas gift ideas such as glassware\, pottery\, woodcraft and more. There is a tasty hog roast & seasonal food with bar & warming drinks. \nPlus a little birthday celebration with a drink in the pub.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-frost-fair/
CATEGORIES:Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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