Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club

Visit Whitehall Museum, Cheam
2022-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
I plan to walk around the village and into Nonsuch park, for about one hour and a half.
Then we go for refreshments in the onsite café.
After that you will visit the museum in YOUR OWN time and then you can make your way home.
Meet by the X26 bus stop in Dingwall Road by East Croydon station in time to catch the 11.59 bus to Cheam. You can also get the bus from West Croydon.
For people travelling to Cheam by other means meet in front of Whitehall at 12.40
Address 1, Malden Road Cheam, Cheam, Sutton SM3 8QD

Hamar Tribe of the Ethiopian Hills
2022-02-22 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Walk Waterloo to New Battersea Power Station via the Thames path (5 miles)
2022-02-20 09:00 - 16:00
Meet at East Croydon station from 10.20 to catch the 10.44am train to Clapham Junction and then change train there to Waterloo.
At Waterloo Station wait and meet by FOYLES bookshop (opposite platform 16) from 11.30.
The walk will be mostly along the Thames path via the Albert Embankment, Vauxhall city farm (tea/loo stop), Vauxhall cross, the new USA embassy, the new Nine Elms/Battersea power station developments to finish at Battersea park stn at about 4.30pm.
For those interested Keith will be going to nearby “Manor arms” pub (fullers) for a
drink 🍺 🍷 + maybe a bite to eat 🍕 🍟.

For any questions or queries please contact Keith on keithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk
or 07749 515486 (after 7pm)

Visit to Bletchley Park
2022-02-19 10:00 - 17:00
Meet at East Croydon station by 10 to get a direct train to Bletchley. Please by your return ticket in advance so you are ready to go.
Entrance is £21 or £18.50 for over 60s (bring proof) and if you are English Heritage members is £16.80 or £14.50 for over 60s. We can get tickets on the door or you can prebook yours through their website.
Bletchley Park closes at 4pm in winter so we could catch the 4.17 or drop in for a drink at the Eight Bells and catch the next/later train.
Most of you probably know about it from the 2014 film the Imitation Game starring Benedict Cummerbatch. It was the M16 code breaking centre famous for Alan Turing breaking the Enigma code. Is it said to have turned the outcome of the war to our favour and shortening the war by c 3 years obviously saving very many lives. Here is a web link so you can find out more about what there is to see.
https://bletchleypark.org.uk/event_type/exhibition/
For any further questions contact Julie on 07931 533785 and let Julie know by Friday lunchtime if you intend to go.

Games Night
2022-02-15 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
Please bring along a table-top game (or two) of your choice, to share with your fellow COPSErs.
Alternatively, just bring yourself ready to join in. No pressure, no prizes.

Walk Caterham to Oxted
2022-02-13 09:00 - 16:00
This walk is part of Gatliff Marathon route planning for 2022.
Meet at East Croydon Station at 09:15 to catch the 09:29 train to Caterham.

We will walk from Caterham to Oxted, about 8 miles.
Bring a packed lunch. We can stop at the Barley Mow, Tandridge for a stop in the afternoon.

Expect some hills and some mud.

For any additional information please contatc Margaret on
07985 198 947

Wine Tasting
2022-02-08 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Walk from Dorking
2022-02-05 09:00 - 17:00
This walk will follow the Greensand Way from Dorking to Reigate, about 8.5 fairly hilly miles and of course is sure to be muddy in places.
Bring a packed lunch, but as we will be passing through Brockham and Betchworth there will a chance of a short pub break. There is also a cafe in the park at Reigate.
Meet at East Croydon station about 9.15 for the 9.34 train to Redhill, changing there for the 10.00 to Dorking Deepdene.
Buy a return ticket to Dorking. (probably not worth getting 2 singles as the return is only a little shorter than the outward journey)
Trains return from Reigate at 06 and 47 past each hour.

[Skiing] Builders Arms Quiz
2022-02-01 20:30 - 22:00 | Builder’s Arms Pub, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP

Bike ride along old railway lines from Crawley via East Grinstead to Eridge
2022-01-30 09:30 - 17:00
Take train to Three Bridges @ 10:18 from East Croydon.
Trains back from Eridge, 52 minutes past the hour.
The old train tracks are smooth and level, with gentle gradients, and would suit cyclists less comfortable in traffic. The surfaces are hard gravel and stone. Getting to East Croydon, getting out of Three Bridges, passing through East Grinstead and getting home will still involve a little road riding, but overall, expect a car free experience almost all of the way.
About 20 miles ride.

Burns Night
2022-01-25 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Circular Walk from Kingswood Station
2022-01-23 10:00 - 16:00
The route will go towards Hooley at some point, not too close but we can waive “Goodbye” to Peter from one of the highpoints.
The walk has a few ups and downs but it is not too long, about six miles and may be muddy.
Bring your own packed lunch.
Meet @ East Croydon station at 10.30 to get the 10.43 train to Kingswood. The train arrives at 11.15

Colouring evening
2022-01-18 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
Drawings will be supplied but bring your own coloring pencils, pens or anything similar.

Walk Crockham Hill to Ide Hill
2022-01-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-24 08:00 - 17:00

The Wonders of Bath
2022-01-11 20:30 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

New Year's walk
2022-01-09 10:00 - 16:00

Shelterbox Fundraiser
2022-01-04 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Weds 29th December to Sunday 2nd January - New Year trip to Llangollen, North Wales
2021-12-29 10:00 - 2022-01-02 17:00
Please let Tim, the organiser know straight away if you are keen to join this trip away for New Year so we can finalise details and numbers. We are planning to stay in Lllangollen in sunny North Walesk. Already advertised by group e-mail.

No gathering
2021-12-28

Xmas Event - postponed due to Covid caution
2021-12-21
This event will not take place on the date planned, due to caution over the Omicron variant. Hopefully we will be able to use all the preparation to enable an event in 2022.

A walk in the Edenbridge area, plus mince pies and mulled wine at Tim and Linda's
2021-12-18
A winter walk near Edenbridge, finishing with warming mince pies and mulled wine at Tim and Linda’s home

Musical Evening
2021-12-14 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Walk and Xmas lights
2021-12-12
A five mile walk from Selsdon Woods via the London LOOP to Shirley.
After that we will go and see a display of Xmas lights from the houses in Pinewood Close.
Please bring some money for donations.
Meet at East Croydon Bus station in time to catch the 433 bus to Selsdon Woods @ 13.30
Lights should be on around 5 so we will be out until the evening. Plenty of buses back home.

CARGO mid-week walk
2021-12-08
CARGO* mid- week events TBC

Spain & France by Bike
2021-12-07 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Saturday walk on the Capital Ring
2021-12-04
This walk will follow the Capital Ring through North East London, from Finsbury Park to the Lea Valley. About 8 miles.
Meet at E. Croydon station by 9.20 for the 9.33 Thameslink train to Finsbury Park.
The walk will go via the New River, Stoke Newington reservoirs, Clissold Park to the Lea Valley finishing at Hackney Wick.
You can bring a packed lunch, but there are several cafes (and toilets!) along the way. As it is through parks and streets, no muddy paths.
There are several routes home from Hackney Wick (Overground) I will advise on the day.

Call My Bluff
2021-11-30 20:00 - 22:00 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom

Sunday walk from Bletchingley to Caterham
2021-11-28
Meet at Redhill Bus Station at 10:30 to catch the 10:40 410 bus to Bletchingley.

The walk is around 9 miles to Caterham Station and plan to finish around 16:00.
Bring a packed lunch. You can buy hot drinks and snacks en route at Mercers Lake Country Park.

CARGO - midweek evening visit to Kew Gardens Winter Lights Trail
2021-11-24 18:00 - 22:00
Buy your own ticket online now for the 6pm time slot, ( www.kew.org ) and join Nicky and others on the illuminated trail around Kew Gardens magical winter lights.
