Well, we shall try to grab it! Yet again, non-skiing 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.* I have reserved three tables of six for our Members. The quiz will cost £1pp (cash) and now […]
1) POLLOCK'S TOY MUSEUM We have been invited to make a group visit to this little museum that is proud to be in Croydon. It houses many interesting traditional and “heritage" items. Our visit will begin at 11am with an introductory talk from the curator and the chance to tour and chat about the displays. Following […]
There is a mish mash of things packed into two storeys of his house- an Egyptian sarcophagus being the highlight. There are several Hogarth paintings with him being the ‘father of British satire’ according to Ian Hislop editor of Private Eye. Homepage | Sir John Soane's Museum How much does the museum cost ? Entry […]
Hear about the highlights of our trip to Okehampton, and a chance to tell your own tale of the goings-on. It’s also a bit of a taster for our return trip in September! Following several folk asking me what "Fun at the Manor" means, it will be an illustrated explanation from some of […]
It's time, once again, to pick up the LOOP* and continue on from last time when we finished at Enfield (Gordon Hill stn). We shall continue along the Turkey Brook and come off the LOOP to visit Forty Hall, a Jacobean mansion on the outskirts of Enfield, which you can go inside, stroll the gardens, and maybe […]
The time for tossing and turning has again come around. This is not a reference to restless sleep but a reminder that the COPSE Pancake Night will be this week! A flipping good time can be had. Please provide your own batter - prepared at home or at the hall, if you wish - plus […]
Tim is leading a Kent walk from Eridge Station to Ashurst Station which are both on the same line. As it's still winter he made a concession and reduced the mileage to 6/7 miles. There will be a pub stop at Groombridge, but please bring refreshments and a packed lunch with you. How to get […]
. . . with Andy Andy has entertained us before with his vast knowledge, experience and sense of fun. This time he'll chart his long love affair with motor bikes, and may even give us a look at one of his prime specimens. Don't miss it!
This is your chance to set the agenda for the next quarter for both Club Nights and Outdoor activities. Bring along your proposals and bright ideas – very few are ever rejected! And if you can’t make the meeting send them in to me. Where? An upstairs room in the Spread Eagle pub, Katharine Street When? […]
Some of us have already been to this interesting museum, packed full of the stories behind the culture of London's Cockneys and there is now the chance for a further group of us to visit. Some of us shall be going for a second time! There is a very extensive display of photographs and information […]