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SUMMARY:Sussex market town  - details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sussex-market-town-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T120000
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SUMMARY:Ruskin House Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:COPSE will be enjoying the Annual Folk & Blues Festival in the rear garden of Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Rd.\, CR0 1BD.  12 Noon to 10.30pm.  £8 on door\, cash or card.  Live music throughout the afternoon and evening\, plus side-stalls and refreshments\, including a bar.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ruskin-house-garden-party-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260712T100000
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SUMMARY:Capital Ring Walk 8 - details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/capital-ring-walk-8-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T170000
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SUMMARY:Visitors' Ramble or Cycle Ride - details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-ramble-or-cycle-ride-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T220000
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SUMMARY:Visitors' Open Evening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-open-evening-6/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260422T235735Z
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SUMMARY:Southdown Walk - details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/southdown-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20251225T155104Z
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SUMMARY:Stonehenge Midsummer Solstice
DESCRIPTION:STONEHENGE AT MIDSUMMER SOLSTICE – JUNE 20TH-21ST WEEKEND\, 2026.\n\n\n\nPLEASE GO TO THE WEBSITE FOR THE STONEHENGE MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS AND READ IT THROUGH THOROUGHLY AT LEAST TWICE AS THERE ARE MANY CONDITIONS AND DOS AND DON’TS FOR ATTENDING.\n\nSummer Solstice 2026 | English Heritage\n\n\nThe main headlines are that \n1. If you are coming by car you need to book up in advance for parking.\n\n2. You cannot bring any camping equipment with you on the site\, NOT EVEN A SLEEPING BAG. A rug or wrap is allowed. Strictly speaking you are not even allowed to lie down\, but people do\, moreso as you get further away from the Stones.\n\nSo\, should you happen to be attending this on the way back from a stay in the West Country (“just saying”) you need to store your camping etc\, gear somewhere\, i.e.\, in a vehicle\, or perhaps at Salisbury Station. I leave you to make all these arrangements YOURSELF please.\n\nLast year I went to this\, and the weather was fine and warm\, not a drop of rain in sight. BUT I imagine if the weather is not so good\, it may not be entirely pleasurable to be there – it depends what you are used to. So please think about what it may be like to stay awake all night in drizzle and coolness. If the forecast is really bad I MYSEL:F will not go.\n\nI don’t wish to put the Fear of Thor into you and put you off coming\, but you need to imagine what it may be like at Stonehenge under different weather conditions!! (with no tent or proper sleeping bag with you)\n\n\nThe Oak and the Ash have been coming out about the same time this year\, which may indicate some rainy spells this Summer\, if you believe the old country saying…\n\nMy plan: Last year I got there late in the evening\, and stayed until ‘late’ish’ (about 7.30am GMT or BST I can’t recall!) in the morning. By the time I got there it was dark and I was bumping into and tripping over the stones and when I put my hand out to touch a stone I found I was touching a person!!  It was noisy and crowded. I lay down and rested near the stones with people climbing over me – by the time of sunrise I had rather forgotten what I was there for\, and which stone to look through for the sunrise. I then hung around for a few hours\, and then joined a long\, long queue for the special bus back to Salisbury Rail Stn (at least two hours in the queue – it’s all a bit hazy by now). The bus back to Bournemouth (where I was staying) took some three hours owing to traffic\, likely because of road works. This last bit was NOT due to Stonehenge\, of course\, but added to the strange day. (I then managed to catch a train to Wareham for a multiple garden open day there in the afternoon!)\n\n\n\n\nTHE PLAN FOR THE WEEKEND\nSO THIS YEAR I want to do things the other way around: Get there early while it’s still light\, and have some time to explore around the stones before it gets dark (might be quieter too!). Then retire to quite a distance from the stones (as it’s possible to do) to rest and doze through until the early hours. At sunrise (around 3.40am GMT) I shall  be back at the stones. And then I shall leave quite soon (the bus service back to Salisbury starts VERY EARLY)\, despite possible temptations to linger on in the atmosphere. Back at Salisbury I shall either go home\, go to Bournemouth on the bus (if that’s where I’m staying)\, or possibly – if there’s any life left in me –  go and explore a bit of the city. Sometimes you get a second wind after a poor night’s sleep.\n\nSo that’s my intention. If anyone else wants to do anything differently then please do so\, and we can try and meet up using the wonders of modern technology.\n\nIf the conditions are good this is quite a thing to go to and you can walk amongst the stones of Stonehenge – there’s some so-called Pagan drumming and chanting going on within the stones too! It’s free to enter\, but getting there (and I imagine parking a car) is expensive. Bear in mind this is the last time the Summer Solstice falls at a weekend for some years\, probably until the early 2030s (although it takes place every year\, of course\, whatever day it is).\n\nJust be aware of all possibilities and bring a sense of Humour (and maybe flowers in your hair!).\nAlso good to bring your own food and flask. There are stalls selling food and drink (which I didn’t use last year)\, which will have queues.\nThere are loads of portaloos available.\n\n\nGETTING THERE\n\nI shall appoint a meeting time in the early evening outside Salisbury Rail Stn for anyone coming at that time. I may or may not have been in the City for part or all of the Saturday to explore around\, I haven’t decided yet and may not know until much closer to the time.\n\nA email much nearer the time will give a meeting time (around 6-7pm) outside Salisbury Rail stn on the evening of Saturday June 20th (Midsummer Even) – the Solstice is not until 8.24am GMT on Sunday June 21st\, BUT THE MAIN EVENT HERE IS THE SUNRISE THROUGH AND OVER THE STONEHENGE\, some hours before that at – yes – sunrise.\n\nSO UNTIL THEN PLEASE GO STUDY THE WEBSITE and see what you think. (The special bus service timetable has not appeared yet\, but will do shortly\, I’m sure. DON’T CONFUSE THIS SPECIAL CHARGED BUS SERVICE FROM SALISBURY TO STONEHENGE VISITOR’S CENTRE WITH THE FREE SHUTTLE BUS LAID ON BETWEEN THE VISITOR CENTRE AND THE STONES (FOR THOSE NOT WANTING TO WALK OVER TO THE STONES (about a mile or so) ).\n\n\n\nPaul
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/stonehenge-midsummer-solstice-details-coming-soom/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260609T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260519T173506Z
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SUMMARY:Ken's Kroydon Kwiz 3
DESCRIPTION:From its first incarnation via Zoom back in lockdown days\, to live versions 1 and 2\, my Kroydon Kwiz has evolved. Now it returns in a new\, enhanced\, multimedia\, AI-assisted\, Starlink-enabled  version to tickle your local memory circuits once again. \nPopular demand? Yeah\, honest! \nAnd\, just because I like it\, here’s a repeat from #2: \n\n\n\n\n\nSorry\, she won’t be in it this time\n\n\n\n\nOn the plus side\, neither will he\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd definitely no hardly any roundabouts!\n\n\n\n\n  \nTurn up on Tuesday to earn the admiration of your COPSE fellows as you demonstrate your knowledge of all things local and\, possibly\, odd. Still guaranteed no hardly any roundabouts!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kens-kroydon-kwiz-3/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260608T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260422T234819Z
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SUMMARY:Camping South West Coast Path
DESCRIPTION:I have finally got round to booking a campsite.\n\nFirst phase   (Mon 8 June – Sat 13 June )\nWe are going to Stoke Barton Farm campsite\, near Hartland in North Devon.  The dates are arrive on Monday 8th of June\, depart on Sunday 14th of June\, so 6 nights.  The cost is £13 pppn for twin camping or £15 pppn for single tent.  If you don’t have access to a car then you can get a train to Barnstaple then a bus to Hartland\, the campsite is another 1.5 miles (though you might be able to get a lift from me or a cab).\n\nThere are 2 pixie huts at £67.50 per night for 2 people\, subject to availability (I haven’t checked)\n\nI intend to walk the coastal path from Appledore to Hartland in three parts.\n\nWe will move further down the coast on the Sunday for a few days\, subject to the weather\, returning on Friday 19th.\n\n\n\nSecond phase    (Sun 14 June – Thu 18/Fri 19 June) \nI have found a campsite\, Bryder Farm Camping\, Stibb\, which is a village about 3 miles north of Bude\, for the second phase.  We will be staying at Stoke Barton\, near Hartland from Monday 8th June until Saturday night\, then (unless the weather is foul) on Sunday 14th move on to Stibb for 4 or 5 nights\, coming home on Thursday 18th or Friday 19th June.\n\nPlease let me know if you are interested in doing any part of these trips.\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club\n\nTim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camping-south-west-coast-path-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260519T230735Z
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SUMMARY:109 metres up and The Great Exhibition Road Festival
DESCRIPTION:A visit to the Battersea Power Station Chimney Lift followed by the Great Exhibition Road Festival \nThe Chimney Lift | View From An Icon \nPlease book your individual ticket for the 12:00 slot (if you want to experience the view together\, that is). Good availability of slots currently showing.   It is much much  cheaper to book in advance ( £16 plus booking fee) than on the day. \nYou can register for the exhibition on the website/ Eventbrite .  It’s a free exhibition from 12:00 – 18:00. (Please note that some events at the exhibition require you to register) \nWhat’s on – The Great Exhibition Road Festival \nAdults Only Zone – The Great Exhibition Road Festival \nFood and Drink – The Great Exhibition Road Festival \n  \nHow to get there  \n10:06      Train (BR) from West Croydon Station to Battersea Park station (direct train)\, arrives at 10:39 or  \n10:10     Train from East Croydon train station to Battersea Park station (change at Clapham Junction)\, arrives at Battersea at 10:39 \n10:39     Meet at Battersea Park Train Station (Do not wait for me at Croydon\, I will be making my way to Battersea Park Train Station by other means) \nWalk to Battersea Power Station\, coffee\, walk around\, refreshments etc\, as you please. \n11.00     From 11:00 onwards (as you please)\, enter the exhibition before the Chimney lift.  You can’t visit the exhibition after you have completed the Chimney lift descent. \n12:00    The Chimney lift – up we go (the time spent up as I understand is less than 10 minutes). \n12:30    (approx)  Make our way to South Kensington\, (by train or bus or both)  enjoy the exhibition as you please (together or not together).   \nIf there is anyone who would like to come but does not have access to a computer. or would like me to assist etc please let moi know. \nRegards \nSharon \n07958 686 231
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/109-metres-up-and-the-great-exhibition-road-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260519T172229Z
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SUMMARY:50 years in London Transport with John Wagstaff
DESCRIPTION:Highly recommended by Chris\, John will regale us with his tales of life in the slow lane with London Transport\, as well as showing us some of the mementoes of his  long career.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/50-years-in-london-transport-with-john-wagstaff/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260422T232414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T225645Z
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SUMMARY:Green space walk
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\n\nThis is the penultimate (…means there’s still one more to come) Croydon Green Spaces Walk.\n\nWe will be meeting at Purley Library at 10.45 am on Sunday 31st and leaving at 11am visiting 14 of Croydon’s Green Spaces in West Purley\, Woodcote\, and Coulsdon.\n\nWe will be stopping for a break for lunch in Coulsdon centre where there are cafes\, (or you can bring your own) and the walk ending at the cafe in Coulsdon Memorial Park. There is a pub in Coulsdon centre which does food.\n\nTransport: There are plenty of buses and a train station in Purley\, and buses and trains from Coulsdon\, and Coulsdon Town and Coulsdon South stations at the end of the walk.\n\nFootwear: Much of the walk will be urban but we will be using tracks\, crossing fields and the Farthing Downs which could get muddy if we get any rain between now and Sunday.\n\nAny questions please contact me 07751182930\n\nLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday in Purley.\n\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club\n\nCheers\nAndy
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/green-space-walk-details-coming-soon-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T223000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260403T172209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T171406Z
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SUMMARY:Builders Arms Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Well\, again we shall try to grab it!  Yet again\, COPSErs will be attempting to wrestle the prize (sometimes a fairly substantial pot of ££s) away from the regular teams competing at the “Builders Arms” Quiz Night.*   \nI have reserved two tables of six for our Members.  The quiz will cost £1pp (cash) and now begins a half hour earlier\, i.e. at 8.30pm.  We can arrive from 6.30pm to order food and socialize before the brain strain begins. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, Surrey\, CR0 6TP \nhttps://buildersarmscroydon.co.uk/eat-drink-1b \n*  N.B. On previous visits\, one of our teams did achieve second place! \nIf you would like to be among those of us exercising our grey matter this time\, please let me know.  \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/builders-arms-quiz-9/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260422T232155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T193641Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of the home\, Hackney City Farm and the Regents Canal
DESCRIPTION:Home – Museum of the Home \nHackney City Farm London \nRegent’s Canal | London Canals | Canal & River Trust \nThis flat five mile walk will be via Shoreditch: \n\nThe Museum of the Home (free entry) (formerly “The Geffrye Museum)\nHackney City Farm (donation entry)\nLunch stop in Hackney’s “trendy” Broadway Market +\nAlong the regents canal to Old Street Station\nWith an option to go to a famous pub near the end\, where we can easily get the Northern Line tube back to LB station.\n\nIf you have any queries\, please let me know. \nGetting There\nFrom 9.40am meet at East Croydon station \n10am train (approx) to London Bridge station \n\n (coffee/loo stop at “the hamilton hall” wetherspoons where my walk will start from about 11.15am.\n\n\nIf you have any queries\, please let me know.\n\nKeith S\nmobile/text = 07749 515486
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/museum-of-the-home-hackney-city-farm-and-the-regents-canal-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260403T172108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T213311Z
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SUMMARY:Interrailing for the Older Crowd
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhile I’m not sure that any of our Members qualify as the “Older Crowd”\, I am sure that Melanie’s and Dionne’s vast experience of European train travel will benefit us youngsters too. \nThey’ll tell us of their experiences (good and not so good)\, how to go about Interrailing\, and share lots of tips on getting the best from the adventure. \nCome along and learn some valuable lessons. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-11/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260422T231758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T131403Z
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SUMMARY:The Cuckmere Pilgrims Path  - Part 2 (Eastern Churches)
DESCRIPTION:This is a pretty walk with some stiles and small\, gentle hills.\nCuckmere Pilgrim Path\n\nWe will walk the route from Berwick Station via the churches in Arlington to Wilmington\, Lullington and finally Alfriston\, with plenty of stopping on the way.  The route is approximately 5.81 miles.\n\n\nHow to get there \nTake the 09.10 train from East Croydon\, changing at Lewes and arriving at Berwick Station at 10.25.   Please check there is no change at Lewes.\nI will meet the group at 10.25 at Berwick station\n\n\nThe official source for trains in Great Britain | National Rail\n\nTravelling back from Alfriston to Berwick \nOption 1 – The community bus departs Alfriston\, Market cross at 17.08 and takes a long route back to Berwick Station arriving at 17.48\nOption 2 – We could walk another 3 miles from Alfriston to Berwick.\n\nTravelling from Berwick to East Croydon\nTrains depart Berwick station at 9 mins past and 25 mins past the hour.\nWe will aim to catch the 18.09 train which arrives at East Croydon at 19.18 via Lewes.\n\nPlease bring refreshments\, drinks with you.\nWeather currently showing as drizzle with a gentle breeze\n\nLook forward to seeing you all.  Pauline\n  \nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-cuckmere-pilgrims-path-walk-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260403T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T124758Z
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SUMMARY:A Brief History of Canals
DESCRIPTION:Late breaking news!\nLlangollen Canal – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct\n  \nWe’ve persuaded Richard Walker to give us his highly recommended talk on the fascinating history of canals. Come along and learn something!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-10/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
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SUMMARY:Streatham Common Kite Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:kite day ” is back this Sunday\,\n\nAs I will be helping with the setting up of the “kite demonstration area”  at the bottom of Streatham Common\, I will be there from about 9am which will be officially opened by the Mayor of Lambeth at 11am + finish about 5pm.\n\nIf you’ve not been to this event before\, I will be outside the Streatham Society’s gazebo on the hour from noon to 2pm where you can expect to see five teams of “professional kite flyers”  each with different designs where some of them even “dance to music” !!\n\nchildren’s activities (not necessarily for COPSE members) include “kite flying training”\, a bouncy castle\, assault courses\, bungee trampolines+ face painting.\n\nGetting to Streatham Common\n\nBus 109 from Central Croydon (St George’s Walk/Town Centre and  West Croydon Bus Station to Streatham Common (Greyhound Lane) takes the direct route.\nOther bus routes include the number 50\, 250\, 255\, G1 and 249 if coming from a different direction/location.\n\nStreatham Common train station and Streatham train station (British Rail) are also a short walk away from the Common.\n\nKeith S\n07749 515486\n  \nStreatham Common Kite Day
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/streatham-common-kite-day-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Loop walk - Harold Wood to Hornchurch
DESCRIPTION:(LOOP* between Harold Wood and Hornchurch Country Park)\n\nOh deer\, it hardly seems 4 weeks since we were mingling with the Deer of Harold Wood (yes\, it does refer to King Harold!)\, and now we are ready to continue onwards with the LOOP\, this time with a visit to Upminster Windmill which has open days this coming weekend (May 9th-10th\, to clarify)! \n\nHeading now southwards through the gently undulating green valley of the Ingrebourne river as it flows Thamesward and entering Hornchurch Country Park. Along the way – before the Windmill – is the Upminster Tithe Barn\, not currently open to the public but worth a look at the outside of which we can make a short detour so to do.\n\nWe will go as far as the Discovery Centre at the beginning of Hornchurch Country Park\, about 8 miles (including the extra bits). You can return home early from Upminster Bridge or Upminster on the District Line (before or after visiting the Windmill). Otherwise at the finish we catch a 252 bus from near the Hornchurch Park Discovery Centre to either Elm Park on the District Line or stay on further to Romford stn (whichever way you think will work out quicker\, but it’s probably all ‘swings and roundabouts’ and I’ll probably get off for Elm Park on the District Line).\n\nUpminster Windmill Open Day: Cost £6 (kids £2) and includes the sails turning at various times\, and some Morris Dancing. You don’t HAVE to take part in the windmill part if you really don’t want to (especially if you’re Mr Trump!). I believe the grounds are free and it’s only the actual windmill that is chargeable\, or there’s The Windmill pub on the way to the Windmill\, funnily enough. Just to note that you have to be at least 1m high to visit the Windmill – I think we all just about qualify for that! (Presumably that’s to stop babies visiting??\, so please leave your babies at home!) For more details on the Upminster Windmill Open Days\, use our friend ‘Mr Google’ (other search engines are available\, as they say).\n\nBring food and beverage\, but refreshment opportunities en route and at the Windmill\, and at the end.\n\nHow to get here \n\nCatch the 10.01am BST train from East Croydon Rail Stn (Platform 2) to arrive at Harold Wood precisely 1hr 14  mins later\, hopefully anyway. Life is not that simple\, of course\, and you must  change at Farringdon onto the Elizabeth Line towards Shenfield\, getting off at Harold Wood. I am aiming to be at East Croydon in the usual entrance foyer spot to meet up. (If there are any problems at my end\, one of you will hear from me by phone.) \n\nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589\n\n(no emails on the day\, they won’t get picked up till Sunday!)\n\n\n*LOOP means London Outer Orbital Path\, a 150 mile long trail around the edge of London taking in woods\, meadows\, rivers\, parkland and even the occasional road. We are nearing the end of this particular 3.5 year run later this year (at least that’s what I’m under the impression of!)\, but it’s never too late to join in!!!\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-harold-wood-to-rainham-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
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SUMMARY:Holmbury Happening - POSTPONED
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/holmbury-happening-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
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SUMMARY:Captions & Kit
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nThis Tuesday we can test our wit and part with some kit – or purchase a bargain\, perhaps!  Our evening will be a sociable session to study and title a selection of COPSE photos\, plus the chance to contribute to the charity COPSE appropriately supports.   The “photos bit” is usually rather amusing and the “kit bit” is an opportunity to boost our Club fund for the charity described below\, with an illustration of the sort of equipment that the organisation provides. \nThe choice of sharing a percentage of any ££s that your items bring in\, or of donating fully\, is entirely yours.  You have the weekend ahead to decide – and to find the things that you could manage your home better without! \nYou  could send me advance photos of anything you might like to offer for sale – or post them yourself\, if you’re happy to.  If you have an item that is too bulky to bring to the hall\, I could quite likely arrange transport / collection of it for a purchaser\, in the near future.  Please come back to me with any queries. \nWhy support ShelterBox? \nWith over 25 years of experience\, we are experts in emergency shelter after disaster. We often work in places that others don’t\, making sure that we reach families who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods. \nFrom Cameroon to Syria\, all the way to the Philippines and the Caribbean\, we have provided shelter to over 3 million people so far. And in these uncertain times\, your support is more valuable than ever. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-kit-4/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Hastings to Fairlight and back
DESCRIPTION:Hello copsers\n\nUpdate \n\n\nA fair number of you joined me on a walk from Hastings to Winchelsea last June.  The first half was very scenic\, the second half a bit dull.\n\nSo this time the plan is to walk from Hastings Railway Station to the Cliff Railway\, stopping for seafood if desired.  We will ascend the Cliff Railway then walk along the coast path to Hastings Country Park\, diverting to the Dripping Well.  We will then stop for lunch at the Fairlight Visitor Centre\, about 4 hilly miles.  Buses run hourly from Fairlight back to Hastings.\n\nAfter lunch we will return to Hastings via the “high road” and back down the Cliff Railway where we can finish up with fish and chips or pop in to the Wetherspoons (or both!) on the way to the railway station.\n\nIf the weather forecast a few days before is bad but a lot better on either the Sunday or Monday\, then I may change the date.  I will decide by the Thursday evening before\, so check your e-mails.\n\n\n\nHow long is the walk\nAbout 8 miles and hilly in parts.\n\n\nHow to get there \nTrain from East Croydon to Hastings departing at 09.10 am and arriving at 10.58.   The train fare with a railcard is £26.15 return\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–\nI will be leading a walk from Hastings Railway Station through Hastings Country Park to Fairlight Visitor Centre and back to Hastings via the “high road” on Saturday 2nd of May.  It is about 8 miles long\, but hilly.\n\nFrom Croydon  you can catch a train to Hastings at 9.10 am\, arriving at 10.58.\n\n\n\n\n After lunch we will return to Hastings via the “high road” and back down the Cliff Railway where we can finish up with fish and chips or pop in to the Wetherspoons (or both!) on the way to the railway station.\n\nIf the weather forecast a few days before is bad but a lot better on either the Sunday or Monday\, then I may change the date.  I will decide by the Thursday evening before\, so check your e-mails.  The train fare with a railcard is £26.15 return\, though I expect Andy will tell you to get split fares to save money – please advise!\n\nCheers\n\nTim\n\n\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hastings-to-fairlight-and-back-further-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20251205T164016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T235449Z
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SUMMARY:Sally and Tim's Latest Epic Journey
DESCRIPTION:A treat for all – especially cyclists! A 3\,000 mile trip from Seattle to the Arctic was ridden by two COPSErs\, Sally & Tim. Come to our Club Night for their presentation – and discover the reason for the nickname they were given of “Meals on Wheels”! \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sally-and-tims-latest-epic-journey/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
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SUMMARY:Weald Walkers Wander - Lingfield
DESCRIPTION:The Weald Walkers Wander is an 8 mile Treasure Hunt\, solving clues and testing your map reading skills. \nStart & finish: Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre\, High Street\, Lingfield\, RH7 6AB\nThe start times are between 8.45am and 9.30am in order to depart between 9.15 and 10.00\nPlease click the below link for further details. \nWeald Walkers Wander\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weald-walkers-wander-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20251205T163847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T163523Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Valley - talk by Dominic North
DESCRIPTION:Dominic comes highly recommended by a couple of COPSErs who attended his talk elsewhere. \nHe is a Marshal at Happy Valley\, and an excellent speaker on the management of one of our favourite open spaces around Croydon. He will cover wildlife\, walking\, conservation and biodiversity. \nDon’t miss it.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/happy-valley-talk-by-dominic-north/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T215610Z
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SUMMARY:St Georges Day - Trafalgar Square
DESCRIPTION:The celebration\nThe Day is a celebration organized by the London Mayor and is a free event in Trafalgar Square running from 12.00 to 6.00. There will be live music\, dancing\, workshops . crafts and food stalls. The last act last year was a five-piece folk band with a caller and dancing in the square attended by some of the Chelsa pensioners who were really joining in.\n\n www.london.gov.uk/events/st-georges-day-2026\n\nAfter the celebration\nAfter the event we can go for a meal in Chinatown or go to the Hippodrome which is a really interesting place to visit with the history of its various incarnations over the years from the Talk of the Town\, Stringfellows to its current use. There is a very good Chinese restaurant in the basement which I would like to try.\nI am not intending we will go for the full six hours but for the second half of the afternoon.\n\nWhere to meet\nMeeting Time : 2.00 at East Croydon. We will get a train to Charing Cross and head straight to Trafalgar Square. The forecast is not looking great at the moment but hopefully will change.\n\n\nWilliam E
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/st-georges-day-trafalgar-square/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260413T215938Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Ring Walk 7 - Richmond to Osterley Lock
DESCRIPTION:Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop\, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 to 6\, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit – we’re about half-way now! \nNewbies can click on the map above to see what the Capital Ring is all about. \nThis leg is a stroll of about 5 miles\, mostly on paved surfaces and with no big hills – described as one of the easiest sections\, with the most riverside walks. It would be foolish to totally rule out mud\, but it shouldn’t be a major concern unless we have a lot of rain. \nThere are plenty of feeding and toilet opportunities along the way\, and there are pub options at the end\, yet to be investigated. \nSpecial Bonus Feature\nTime and willingness permitting\, we’ll pay a visit to the highly recommended Boston Manor House. Entry is free and it’s open till 5pm. \nFrom their website: \n“A Jacobean House built for Lady Mary Reade in 1623 and later owned by the Clitherow family from the 1670s until the 1920s. It is now open to the public from Tuesday – Sunday every week. The beautifully restored historic interiors\, including breathtaking original ornate plasterwork\, are joined by two community exhibition galleries\, meeting rooms and an attractive modern café.” \nWe finish at Osterley Lock\, from where the best way back to Croydon appears to involve a Piccadilly Line train from Boston Manor. Our on-walk transport experts can further advise\, I’m sure. \nJoining Opportunities\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11am .\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nOutside Richmond Station\, from our scheduled arrival about 12.25\nhttps://w3w.co/crash.cook.lines\n\n\n\nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/capital-ring-walk-7-details-coming-shortly/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20251205T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143226Z
UID:7017-1776197700-1776204000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Photo Competition
DESCRIPTION:Stop Press – 📷Can You Print? \nYou do realise that the Photo Competition is less than two weeks away? And the judging is on prints only?? And you haven’t thought about printing yet??? \nIf you don’t have a printer at home there are plenty of options\, but you need to think ahead. Snappy Snaps\, Boots and other shops will do the job\, and there are plenty of online options – I’ve used Snapfish with good results \n\nThe Categories:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n(For #8\, 2 photos required but together equalling 1 category / entry) \n  \nCOPSE Photo Competition 2026\nWin a prize! The competition will be judged by you\, COPSE Members\, on Tuesday\, 14th April. \nTo enter:\n\nThe photo must be taken by you.\nProvide up to 8 entries to the competition.\nPreferred and maximum print size is A4.\nPhoto(s) must fall into one of the 8 categories above.\nEnter any number of photos into any category\, total entries not to exceed 8.\nPhotos must be presented to Sandra or Ireen by 8.00pm on the Tuesday competition evening or in advance\, at an earlier Club Night\, if possible. PHOTOS MUST BE PRINTS and be in an unnamed envelope or opaque folder. On the back of each photo\, write your name\, competition category\, plus type and make of camera\, if known.\nThe photo(s) must not previously have appeared in our Club competitions.\nCaptions must not be added to the photo(s).\nThe entrant must be an amateur photographer.\nThe photo(s) may be retrieved after the competition.\n\nTo win:\n\nYou must comply with the above.\nClub Members present on the competition evening will vote via secret ballot for their favourite in each category in the first round and as instructed in further rounds.\nThe top 8 scoring photos together with the highest scoring of each category (if they are not among the top 8) from the first round will go through to the next round of voting (so a maximum of 15 photos going through). Further rounds will be held\, as necessary\, to determine an overall winner.\nPhotos may be entered on your behalf\, if you cannot attend the evening.\nIn any matter pertaining to the running of the competition\, or the alteration of these rules outlined above on the evening of the competition\, the Members’ majority decision will be final.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/photo-competition-6/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
CREATED:20260408T015934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T020129Z
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SUMMARY:Loop Walk - Chigwell Row to Harold Wood
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the LOOP* this SUNDAY\, picking up from where we left at Chigwell Row\, and continuing on through the pleasantly undulating Essex countryside with two spectacular views into the City and Docklands area (looking rather like the Emerald City in Wiz of Oz!). We pass historical remains and sites and walk through an avenue of Victorian-times planted Wellingtonia trees (Sequoia) which will make you think you are in California! The ground is drying up nicely – so my spies tell me – so there’s no need to bring a boat along with you. Just as you think we seem to be heading east for a long time\, we will lurch southwards at last to follow river/river valleys which will eventually lead us back to the Thames later this year… \n\nThere’s an opportunity to leave or join after about 4 miles by being directed to a bus service to Romford rail stn – anyone seriously wanting to JOIN at this point should speak to me privately and should know how to follow a map please (as I’m sure you all do!).\n\nNOW FOR AN IMPORTANT ASPECT\, deciding how far to walk this time. If we go all the way to Harold Wood rail stn the distance is reckoned to be around 10 miles or so. But it can be reduced to around 8 miles if we stop at a well-serviced bus stop on Noak Hill Road (taking a bus to Harold Wood stn). By some pleasant happenstance there is a nice looking pub called the Deer’s Rest (listed on the internet as being in Romford\, but is really on the outskirts of Harold Wood!) at this bus stop\, so – “just saying” – one could stop there for whatever comes to mind. I don’t mind what we do and will keep going till I’m the last person walking…sunset is at 6.51pm\, so that’s no problem and the last bit is on streets\, anyway. Whatever we don’t do this time we will do next time and it’ll all work out fine in the end\, and there are possible advantages to each decision\, as with much of life…\n\nSo\, I would like you to think about how far you want to go on the LOOP this time: stop at Noak Hill Road\, or go all the way to Harold Wood rail stn\, which will be quite a plod? You can make your comments to me\, either generally or in secret. I realise\, of course\, that much may depend on how things go on the day.\n\nFood and Beverages\nPlease bring food and beverage\, but along the way there is a part-time kiosk on a golf course\, another part-time kiosk in Central Park\, Harold Wood (if we get that far this time)\, a pub called the Royal Oak recently opened under new management at Havering-atte-Bower which does breakfast all day (!)…and\, of course the Deer’s Rest\, as mentioned above. Apart from the two pubs\, there are no ‘official’ toilets on the route (possibly some in the parks at the end\, if still open) BUT if you are busting we could arrange for people to make a diversion while we wait to toilets in Hainault Forest Country Park\, which we go through part of quite early on (map will be supplied for toilets!).\n\nWhatever happens\, this will be a long day\, so no Tina Turner concerts\, Lectures or Candle-Lit Dinners with Mrs Bucket  to get back to please…[that should be “Bouquet”\, if you please!]\n\n\nTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS (in case you thought I’d forgotten!):\n\nPlease catch the 9.33am train from East Croydon which arrives at London Bridge for 09:50\n(IMPORTANT NOTE: I cannot get to E Croy for the meet-up\, so will intercept you along the route\, phoning up people I think may be on the walk (so switch your phone off if you’re staying in bed!!). If you want to make a private arrangement to meet anybody at E Croy\, to go to Chigwell Row with company\, then please do so directly with them.\nSuggested meeting time for those travelling from East Croydon is 09: 17.\n\nYou may use the toilets at London Bridge if you must as I don’t believe there are any official toilets for some time\,  changing as swiftly as you can please onto the Jubilee Line to Stratford\, and then as swiftly as possible onto the Central Line to Hainault (slight possibility of having to change trains at Newbury Park\, just stay on same platform). At Hainault come out of the station\, turn right down the main road\, cross road at ped crossing and catch the 150 bus to Chigwell Row\, getting off at the LAST STOP please as it makes it easier to cross this busy road at ped lights\, and so begin our LOOPy journey…\n\n\n*The LOOP (London Outer Orbital Path) is a 150-mile long foot trail around the outskirts of Greater London\, linking together rivers\, floods\, woodland\, meadowland\, parkland\, previous dwellings of Queen Elizabeth I\, suburban streets\, Wetherspoons\, and occasional flocks of deer.\n\nPaul N\n07968 223589\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-chigwell-row-to-harold-wood/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T160234
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SUMMARY:Lesnes Abbey (Bexley) and Green Chain Walk to Woolwich
DESCRIPTION:Lesnes Abbey Wood is a park and woodland set in a sea of housing estates in Abbey Wood in the London Borough of Bexley\, south east London. This is somewhere I had never previously visited.\n \nIts attractions boast the following:\nHistoric abbey ruins and monks gardens.\nA viewpoint of the City from South-east London.\nWoodlands with wild flowers (and lots of bluebells yesterday).\nFossil hunting opportunities.\nAn arboretum.\nA kiosk that sells hot drinks and hot and cold sandwiches if you do not want to bring a packed lunch.\nToilets! \nAfter lunch and during the afternoon there will be a pleasant walk from Lesnes Abbey to Woolwich (under 2 hours) along the Green Chain Walk across:\nBostall Heath\nBostall Woods\nGreat Bartlett’s Woods\nWinn Common\nPlumstead Common (where there is a cafe and pub)\,\nthen into central Woolwich for a cafe and/or a pub before returning home. \nThose who would prefer not to join this walk can return via Abbey Wood rail station to London Bridge or take the Elizabeth line to Farringdon station\, and rail to East Croydon. \nThe going is generally flat and along good paths through woodland but there are a couple of short steep hills along the route from Lesnes Park to Woolwich which will require care\, and a couple of busy local roads to cross. \nFootwear: If its dry then good walking shoes are fine. If its wet I suggest boots. \n\nWhere to meet\nWe meet at East Croydon at 9.35 am to catch the 9.51(pl 2) train to London Bridge and from there the 10.18 train to Abbey Wood station that arrives at 10.47.\nLesnes Abbey is a 10 minute walk from Abbey Wood station. \nTrains come back from Woolwich Arsenal rail station to London Bridge and then to East Croydon\, or you can catch the Elizabeth Line to Farringdon from Woolwich station and then rail to East Croydon. \nThe current weather forecast is sunny with a slight (less than 30%) chance of rain. \nI look forward to seeing you!\nAndy\n07751182930 \n  \nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/lesnes-abbey-details-coming-soon/
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