Andy has done great work devising COPSE's epic Green Spaces walks, using ingenious mapping to cover every one of Croydon's 127 green spaces in a series of great outings. Here he tells us what he found out about the spaces - their features, peculiarities and their intriguing history. Click the picture for the excellent Green […]
The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk, jog or run 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex countryside. The challenge is to complete the event in under 10 hours, following the route directions and checking in at each of the checkpoints. Please click the below link for […]
William, Matthew and Nisha went on an adventurous trip to Kenya this year, involving both volunteer construction work and a wildlife safari. Here they illustrate their experiences in video and still photos.
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Hello all We will not be going to Epping Forest this weekend, instead, we will be heading to Lee Valley Park and Waltham Abbey. Highlights include - Waltham Abbey Church - Abbey remains, surviving gatehouse and bridge - The Abbey Gardens - King Harold’s memorial stone - Epping Forest District Museum - The Greenwich Meridian […]
Unfortunately this event has beeen cancelled due to lack of support. Fellow pedlars I'm leading a bike road this Sunday from Redhill Station to Horley/Outwood,/Redhill Aerodrome and back to Redhill. Yesterday I cycled the route and it took me 2 .5 hours. If its too long I can adapt it a bit. There […]
It’s our Annual General Meeting Your opportunity to look back at the past year and forward to the next. Reports will be made, officials elected, motions tabled, awards handed out and good deeds applauded. All are welcome – looking forward to our usual large AGM turnout.
This will take place on Saturday 31st October between 10:00 am - 3:00pm along London's Pall Mall, SW1Y 5HS. It's a free event for all. St James's Motoring Spectacle
Dear members Steve is unable to lead this event on 1st November, however, as it is an external event, I will leave it on our programme. For those attending, you may wish to set a time/place for other members to join you if they like. Please see route information below. VCR26-Spectator-Route-Guide-V2.pdf Also, there is a Motoring Spectacle […]
Late news: Julie has arranged an outing. She says: As announced at Copse yesterday evening there will be no activities in the hall for next two Tuesdays ie 3rd and 10th November. Next Tuesday I’m leading an outing to see Tenzing at the David Lean cinema which is on the 1st floor of the library […]