BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221006T174631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T150022Z UID:4125-1672777800-1672783200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Shelterbox Auction DESCRIPTION:Usually involving a few laughs\, we spend our first Club Night of the New Year setting out to raise whatever funds we can for our Club charity\, “ShelterBox”. (Another moment of fame\, via the photos below\, for “Tiger Tim” and “Camisole Chris”!) Each year\, we have managed to send a good sum of ££s to aid those who need a specific help that is appropriate to COPSE and the “outdoor” part of our title. \nFor our newer members\, I offer the simple statement that our longer-standing members are familiar with: many in our Club enjoy warm-season camping for leisure and pleasure. ShelterBox provides survival equipment for those who might need to camp simply to stay alive – sometimes in very challenging conditions. \nTo raise the ££s\, you good folk donate unwanted Xmas pressies or other surplus items to be generously bid for and given new\, loving homes by others attending the evening. Our fundraising takes the form of a “Mystery Auction”\, with COPSErs taking a gamble on receiving a useful or attractive prize\, as they try to outbid fellow members. All gifts are pre-wrapped and the contents unknown. \nIf you have not been able to pre-wrap\, there will be some paper at the hall that can be used but please arrive especially early\, if you need to do this. \nUnderstandably\, many Club members make individual decisions throughout any year about their personal donations to different charities. For this annual Club effort\, click on the green box above for fuller info on how that big green box assists those in dire straits or check via this link \nThe following is also a reminder of why COPSE has continued to help: \n“Everyone deserves a place to call home. It is a human right and the first step towards recovery after disaster.\nShelter is so much more than just a roof. It’s the foundation for life\, families and communities. It is a place to feel safe after days or weeks of fear. It offers protection from harsh weather\, privacy\, and helps to preserve dignity. It’s a space to heal from trauma. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight but a dry and warm place to sleep\, prepare meals and be with your family is the vital first step.”\nPlease remember to bring your bulging wallets or purses – although I.O.U.s will be accepted! (Of course\, cash donations also welcomed from any people unable to come along.) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/shelterbox-auction/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221223T043009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T095001Z UID:4261-1673170200-1673197200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Local walk around Keston\, High Elms & Downe DESCRIPTION:This walk will be about 8 miles\, but 6 with a possible short cut depending on conditions. It is fairly hilly and some paths will be muddy. \nAs usual\, bring a packed lunch\, but there are cafes at Keston and High Elms\, and pubs at Downe. \nSo meet at East Croydon bus station at 9.30 for the 119 bus to Hayes. (or meet at Hayes by 10.00) \nThen we will join the London Loop via Keston to High Elms. Return from Downe on the 146 bus to Hayes\, then 119 back to Croydon. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-walk-around-keston-high-elms-downe/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230110T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230110T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T131542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T203633Z UID:4270-1673382600-1673388000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:60 Years in the Funeral Business\, by Tony Rowland DESCRIPTION:Tony Rowland\, of Rowland Brothers\, is a well-known figure in the Croydon landscape. \nHe will talk about his experiences in building the family business\, illustrated with photos and with a fund of stories told with wit and humour. \nPlus he’ll answer your pressing questions – like “Why does it cost so much?” URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/60-years-in-the-funeral-business-by-tony-rowland/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221223T043156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094943Z UID:4263-1673769600-1673802000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:8 mile walk Bletchingley to Oxted + pub meal in Old Oxted DESCRIPTION:Tim says . . . \nHello copsers \nI am leading a linear walk about 8 miles long on Sunday from Bletchingly to Oxted\, with the option of a meal (including Sunday Roast) in Old Oxted in the late afternoon. \nThe plan is to meet at East Croydon at 9.30 am to catch the 9.39 train to Oxted\, arriving at 10.00. We then catch the 10.28 bus to Bletchingly\, arriving at 10.40 am. We will stop to eat sandwiches en route and aim to arrive at the Old Bell in Old Oxted to eat at about 3.30 pm. If you don’t want to stop\, it’s a short walk to the Railway Station with trains every half hour. \nI need to book tables at the pub as Sunday afternoon is the most popular time for eating\, so please let me know today\, if possible\, if you want to eat. If you don’t tell me in advance then it’s pot luck if you can get food! \nWe walked a bit of the route yesterday\, it is very muddy! \ncheers \nTim URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/8-mile-walk-bletchingley-to-oxted-pub-meal-in-old-oxted/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T131753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T004117Z UID:4272-1673987400-1673992800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Outing: Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park DESCRIPTION:We’re Going Bowling Again\nBack by popular demand! A party of COPSE’s finest athletes enjoyed this outing last year\, so we’re doing it again.\nI’ll book (and pay for) as many lanes as we have players for\, maximum six to a lane.\n\nBut how do I sign up for this event?\n… you may ask. Well\, here’s the answer: \n \n  \nSeveral people subscribed on Tuesday at the Hall. If you didn’t\, I’ll take emails\, text messages\, Whatsapps\, even old fashioned phone calls. \n\n. . . . and how do I pay?\nBy signing up you commit to paying me the outrageously reasonable sum of £7.45. Averse as I am to handling change\, I prefer direct payments to my bank\, the sooner the better. Ask me for how. \n\nThe Details\nYou can\, of course\, just turn up to enjoy the social setting and company of your fellow COPSErs for no charge. \nIf you don’t know the place\, the Tenpin Bowl offers a variety of activities besides bowling – table tennis\, pool\, arcade games plus café and bar – so you can diversify once there. Also\, for eating\, there are various fooderies around including Creams Café\, Frankie & Bennie’s\, Chiquito\, McDonalds and Burger King. \n\nIn summary:\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nTenpin\nValley Park Leisure Complex\nHesterman Way\nCroydon CR0 4YA\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\nLanes will be booked for 8.30. Arrive between 8.00 and  8.15 to be ready to play.\n\n\n\nGetting there?\n\nTram: Ampere Way (9 minute walk\, says Google)\nBuses: \n455 to Franklin Way / Valley Park (8 minute walk) \n189 to Purley Way / Newman Road (12 minute walk) \nAlternatively\, plenty of car parking.\n\n\n\nHow much?\n\n£7.45 up front for two games\, more on the night if you want to play more\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShoe Policy\nI’ve confirmed that\, as last time\, you can play in your own shoes\, but please make sure they’re trainers or otherwise flat-soled. As far as I know there are no shoes available on site. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/outing-tenpin-bowling-at-valley-park-2/ LOCATION:Tenpin\, Valley Park\, Hesterman Way\, Croydon\, CR0 4YA CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230122T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221223T044316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094916Z UID:4267-1674384300-1674406800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk Crystal Palace to Streatham Common+ Pub Meal DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Crystal Palace Station from 10.45am (where the coffee stall should hopefully be open). \nWe will walk down to the bottom of Crystal Palace Park for a close look at the “famous” dinosaurs 🦕🦖 + the lake 🏞 (near Penge Gate) where there are public loos + maybe a cafe stop as it normally gets very busy at Sunday lunchtimes. \nWe will then then walk back through the park past the (once) National Sports Centre up to the Crystal Palace Museum (top of Anerley Hill) for about 1pm to meet any “late comers” (staying for about 20 minutes) + then continue the “capital ring” walk to Streatham Common\, the Rookery Gardens with an option to go to “The Bull” pub (on Streatham High Road) for either drinks 🍺🍷☕ or a meal 🍕 🥙 🍟\nwhere there are numerous travel options to get back to Croydon. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-pub-meal-streatham-redhawks-ice-hockey-match/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T131953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T111622Z UID:4274-1674592200-1674597600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Burns Night DESCRIPTION:Fair fa’ your honest\, sonsie face\nWe didn’t argue with that sentiment last year\, and everyone had such a good time that we’re doing it again. \nIf you have yet to be convinced of haggis’s virtues (or even if you have been)\, roll up on Tuesday evening for a treat of said puddin’\, with its traditional embellishments of bashed neeps\, mashed spuds\, and whatever trimmings we can muster. There will even be a dram in it for those keen on the true Caledonian experience\, along with the joyful skirl provided by our in-house piper and traditional poetry read in excruciatingly inaccurate Scottish accents. \nPlease note that\, due to government restrictions\, we will be using only left-handed specimens\, humanely caught by burly\, kilted highlanders using extra strong butterfly nets. \nBut\n(I hear you ask) \nwhat’s my part in all this magnificence?\nWell\, there are a few things you should be aware of . . . . \n1. In the interests of simplicity and getting home before dawn\, we’re not washing up! Bring your own plate\, glass and cutlery\, and take them home at the end of the evening. \n2. Drink provided is limited to Scotch and Highland Water for the toasts – in addition\, of course\, to the regular tea & coffee service graciously provided by Olga. If your tastes veer in other directions\, please feel free to bring your own choice of tipple. \n3. For the furtherance of jollity and the spirit of the evening\, any vaguely Scottish apparel is encouraged. If you can’t stretch to a kilt\, how about tartan socks or a Hamilton Accies away strip? \nAnd a special request: if you’re coming along and you’re of a vegetarian persuasion\, please let Ken know quickly so that your needs can be accommodated. \nLooking forward to that haggis already. No\, don’t ask me what’s in it! \n(I know\, all shamelessly pasted in from last year’s email. Life’s too short . . . ) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burns-night-2/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20230120T202536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094900Z UID:4385-1674984600-1675011600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: London Loop - Erith to Bexley (8 miles) DESCRIPTION:This walk is from the southern shore of the Thames into Kent. So\, going from Erith along the Thames eastwards\, turning up the River Darent (which you may know from its upper reaches around Otford)\, and then doing a right turn along the River Cray. We can do 8 miles or so to Bexley\, or finish sooner at Crayford after about 6 miles\, getting the same train from either…all stations are in Zone 6. \nThere will be pubs and places to eat along the route. \nMeet at Erith train station at 10.31. (There ism a train from London Bridge to Erith at 09.57) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-london-loop-erith-to-bexley-8-miles/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T132112Z UID:4276-1675153800-1675202400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Outing: Builders Arms Quiz DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/outing-builders-arms-quiz/ LOCATION:Builder’s Arms Pub\, 65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6TP CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230205T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20230203T132311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T132311Z UID:4395-1675589400-1675616400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:More London Loop DESCRIPTION:Paul says: \nHello All (and Happy Groundhog Day\, by the way!)\, \nThere appears to be no event this weekend\, so I am offering people to come along again and do some more of the LOOP\, a 150-mile walking route around the outskirts of London where it meets the countryside – while we can. \nIt will be Bexley to Petts Wood\, 7-8 miles in all. \nIn the guide book it says the following:\n…You can leave the route at Foots Cray after 2.5 miles(by bus)\, or at Queen Mary’s Hospital after 3.5 miles (by bus). [You can also leave after 0.5 mile near Albany Park Rail Stn!]\n…Cafes at Bexley and Petts Wood. Pubs at Foots Cray\, Sidcup Place\, and Petts Wood. Toilets at Bexley [couldn’t see them last week\, but I wasn’t looking] and Petts Wood [some of the pubs along the way could\, I’m sure\, be used]. Best picnic opportunities at Five Arch Bridge\, Sidcup Place\, and Scadbury Park.\n…Continuing on level ground beside the River Cray\, there’s plenty of open space across Old Bexley Conservation Area and the delightful Foots Cray Meadows. The route passes through Foots Cray village and climbs to Sidcup Place\, then undulates through the ancient woodland to Scadbury Park\, where you can view the remains of its manor house\, before descending through Petts Wood. There are no stiles but towards the end you must cross three footbridges\, each with 20-30 steps up and down. \nMeet at East Croydon Rail Station at 9.40am (I am intending to be there) to catch the 10.03 to London Bridge\, and from there the 10.30 to Bexley\, arriving at 11.01 (there is a slightly later train\, if anything goes wrong). These rail stns are within the zone 1-6 area. \nBack from Petts Wood Rail Stn (zone 5) via London Bridge (at least two per hour). \n(POSSIBLY IF ANYONE FEELS LIKE IT some could continue along the LOOP to Farnborough (Kent!) some three miles further on\, and come back from there by the 458 bus to Crystal Palace. It is a long bus journey of just over an hour\, but it’s possible to jump off at Beckenham and join the Tram link back to Croydon. I think it’s unlikely we will do this) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/more-london-loop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T031612Z UID:4278-1675801800-1675807200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:  \nAfter the big success of last year’s Wine Tasting\, we’re doing it again this week. \nCome along and show off your nose\, your palate\, or any acceptable body part. There’ll be special selections from Croydon’s finest wine merchants  – OK\, supermarkets – served in real glasses and accompanied by outstanding cheeses and carefully selected biscuits\, including a gluten-free option. \nPlease note a few special messages\, lazily copied in from last year: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s £2 charge for the wine and comestibles\nIf you’re swerving alcohol please come along anyway. You can get away with a token contribution for the food. Feel free to bring your soft drink of choice.\nWe’re starting at 8.30 sharp! I’m not saying the wine will be gone by 8.45\, but I have seen some COPSErs in action at the pub . . .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCheers! \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/wine-tasting-2/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221228T190159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T190159Z UID:4301-1675971000-1675981800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Meal at a Croydon Turkish restaurant DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/meal-at-a-croydon-turkish-restaurant/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221228T190259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T231237Z UID:4303-1676196000-1676221200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:River Wandle Walk (4 miles) DESCRIPTION:Meet from 10.45am on East Croydon Station’s concourse => leave at 11.10am for a tram to Wandle Park. \nWe will take a four mile leisurely walk via Wandle Park\, Waddon Ponds\, Beddington Park\, Carshalton Ponds\, Wilderness Island (London Wildlife Trust) to Carshalton Ponds + the high street where the walk will end. \nFrom here you can get various buses back to Croydon or Purley but there’s an option to go to the nearby Cryer Srts centre afterwards for a “reasonably priced meal” 🥗 🍿+ drinks🍺🍷. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/river-wandle-walk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T162551Z UID:4280-1676406600-1676412000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Valentines Poetry etc - What's that in the air? DESCRIPTION:It must be L-U-R-V\, because . . .\n \nand I’m sure your excitement is reaching fever pitch. Dionne is ready to mark the occasion with her musings on the theme. There’ll be videos\, comedy\, a fun quiz (with prizes!)\, in-person recitations and enough soppy moving poetry to stir the stoniest heart (no\, nominations not required). \nCome and squeeze into the Hall for an evening of entertainment and interest. \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/valentines-poetry-etc/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221228T190734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094706Z UID:4309-1676710800-1676739600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Geeks Transport Tour of London DESCRIPTION:Join other transport geeks\, enthusiasts and day trippers for a ride on and visit to some of London’s newest transport infrastructure and trains\, with an emphasis on the East.   Naturally transport providers have thwarted some best laid plans through timetable changes and bus replacement.  So unfortunately we won’t be travelling on the shortest rail service in the UK (Upminster to Romford) or travelling direct from Liverpool Street to Barking. \nAssemble 10.30am sharp at East Croydon station ticket hall ready for a 10.42 train to London Bridge.  You are responsible for buying suitable ticket.  Contactless or Oyster  card would be the best. \nIn spite of the disappointment of not visiting Upminster\, we will pass through some lesser used stations (as far as Croydonians are concerned) such as Canon Street and Fenchurch Street.  We will see evidence of multimillion\, ongoing capacity upgrade at Bank station\, travel on two brand new lines including gawping at the River Thames from the upcoming Barking Riverside development and its new station and take a convoluted route (via Wanstead Park / Forest Gate (Elizabeth Line)) to Romford to see what’s there (the Croydon of East London?).  After all that\, we will probably want to rush back to the more familiar central London. \nAt this stage / afternoon there may be other places to go\, trains to see that I have not thought of – do contribute ideas. \nPubs around Covent Garden will be busy with weekend and theatre custom (in fact desired pub is booked out till May) so I plan a conclusion at The Castle\, Farringdon from where people can find their Thameslink way home when they please (“London Terminals” national rail ticket / season is not valid at Farringdon\, so contactless and Oyster is best).   Those who wish may like to have a late afternoon / early evening meal there and if that is the case let me know by Wednesday 15 February so I can try and secure a table(s). URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour-of-london-2/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T131657Z UID:4283-1677011400-1677016800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Pancakes - Tossers and Flippers Night DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease provide your own batter – prepared at home or at the hall\, if you wish – plus the accompanying ingredients .  We do need to have some extra cooking appliances\, if possible\, so please bring any camping stoves or portable electric hobs you may own\, along with frypans\, spatulas\, plates and cutlery.  (As with our recent Burns Night feast\, clearing away is so aided if COPSErs can pop their own used items into a bag to take back home for cleaning.) \nDuring the evening\, indulge yourselves with self-made food – and become creative by experimenting with a variety of fillings.  Think of it\, concoct it and perhaps tempt other brave people to try your results!  Below are some of both savoury and sweet efforts from past years. \nSavoury \nMushrooms with garlic\, onions\, mixed herbs and cream \nGrated mature Cheddar cheese with optional pickle \nBlue cheese (“upmanship”!) with sun-dried tomatoes \nSardines \n\nSweet \nMaltesers \nNutella chocolate spread \nChristmas pudding with crème fraîche (over ten months to replace the pud!) \nLemon curd sprinkled with ground ginger \nA slight spread of butter\, drizzled over by various flavoured coffee syrups \n… and\, of course\, the traditional fresh lemon juice and sugar! \n  \nAs well as devouring our pancakes\, we may once more have a tossing contest for anyone who wishes to take part. \nCome to beat and eat\, chew and chat.  Shrove Tuesday usually proves to be a pleasantly sociable Club Night. \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pancakes-2/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T133329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T133208Z UID:4297-1677180600-1677187800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Planning Meeting - CHANGE OF VENUE!!! DESCRIPTION:Now meeting at 7.30 in the Mandela Lounge at Ruskin House.\nToday’s email . . . \nAll \nSorry\, but we’ve been let down on the venue tonight. Fortunately Roy at Ruskin House has responded quickly to Ireen’s desperate pleas\, and the Mandela Room is available from 7.00. Meeting time is still 7.30. \nThe food option is reduced to several flavours of crisps\, so you may want to make other arrangements. \nKen \n  \nEver thought “we should do more of X” or “the Programme doesn’t have enough Y in it”? Well\, here’s your chance to make your mark on the Club’s plan. \nThat Programme – for outdoor events\, Club Nights and other social activities – is set by the Members\, and this meeting plays a large part in how we do it. Here we create the main list of events for the next three months\, to be published shortly after. \nEverybody’s invited to come along and join the process\, and all proposals are welcome.   URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Planning ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20230221T170943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T171534Z UID:4433-1677403800-1677430800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk from Otford\, Kent DESCRIPTION:I will lead a circular walk of about 5.5 miles from Otford in Kent on Sunday 26 Feb. It should take about three hours. There is a climb up steps and one other short steep climb and a couple of descents. There are pubs and cafes in Otford but no refreshments on the walk so you should bring food. \nThere is a public car park in Otford High Street opposite the Bull pub which is free on Sundays (GR 525594). It is a short walk from the station and near the walk route so we could meet people there if anyone wants to go by car. Let me know if you want to meet at Otford. \nMeet at East Croydon Station at 09:45\nto catch the 119 bus at 09:54 from stop El \, arriving Bromley South about 10:30. \nWe catch the 10:49 from Bromley South arriving at Otford 11:13. You need a return from Bromley South to Otford. You can buy the ticket either at East Croydon or Bromley South. We should have about 15 minutes at Bromley South but getting tickets at E. Croydon would save time there. \nBob URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-from-otford-kent/ LOCATION:Otford\, TN14 5PG CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221228T190823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094831Z UID:4311-1677404700-1677430800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: Otford Circular (5.5 miles) DESCRIPTION:This will be a circular walk of about 5.5 miles from Otford in Kent on Sunday 26 Feb. It should take about three hours. There is a climb up steps and one other short steep climb and a couple of descents. There are pubs and cafes in Otford but no refreshments on the walk so you should bring food. \nMeet at East Croydon Train Station at 09.45 to catch the 119 bus at 09.54 from stop E1\, arriving at Bromley South Station about 10.30. We will catch the 10.49 train from Bromley South arriving at Otford at 11.13. \nYou will need a return from Bromley South to Otford. You can buy the ticket either at East Croydon or Bromley South. We should have about 15 minutes at Bromley South but getting tickets at East Croydon would save time there. \nThere is a public car park in Otford High Street\, opposite the Bull pub\, which is free on Sundays (GR 525594). It is a short walk from the station and near the walk route so we will meet people there if anyone wants to go by car. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-to-follow/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T132627Z UID:4285-1677616200-1677621600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Croydon Bee Keepers DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-bee-keepers/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221228T190936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094627Z UID:4313-1677837600-1678035600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Weekend trip to Swanage DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weekend-trip-to-swanage/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Weekend Away END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230304T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20230301T232429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T232429Z UID:4442-1677920400-1677949200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: Petts Wood to West Wickham Common DESCRIPTION:Join us on the next stage of the London LOOP (the 150-mile long orbital walk around London though the greener outskirts of the London Boroughs where it meets home counties countryside). \nThis walk will go from Petts Wood to West Wickham Common\, a distance of around10 miles. \nThe guide book to the walk says: \n“…You can leave the route at Farnborough [bus] after 3 miles\, Keston [bus] after 7 miles\, or at several other bus stops\nCafes at Petts Wood and High Elms Park [Bromley Environmental Centre]. Pubs at Farnborough and Keston. Toilets at Petts Wood and High Elms Park. Picnic opportunities at Tubbenden Meadow\, Farnborough\, High Elms C P\, and Keston Ponds… \n.”..The terrain gets quite hilly now\, reaching nearly 560 feet\, mostly on rough footpaths in the foothills of the North Downs\, with one stile. The route passes through several wooded areas\, a country park…commons…and farmland. Keston Ponds is a delightful spot by the source of the River Ravensbourne\, and there are historical associations with the Roman army and the abolition of slavery.” \nSo\, meet at East Croydon station at 9.10am to catch the 9.28am to London VICTORIA. Then get the 9.58am to Petts Wood\, arriving at 10.34am. From the end we will merely catch a 119 bus back to Croydon\, so decide which ticket option is best for you. \nBring usual drink and food\, despite there being some places of refreshment en-route. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-petts-wood-to-west-wickham-common/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T132732Z UID:4287-1678221000-1678226400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Chi Kung DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/chi-kung/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T094000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221228T191037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094552Z UID:4315-1678527600-1678554000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walthamstow Walk (4 miles) DESCRIPTION:The details of the walk on Saturday are as follows: \nMeet at 9.40am at East Croydon Train Station to take the train to London Victoria.\nWe will then take the Victoria Line to Walthamstow Ccentral. \nIt will be a four mile circular\, easy walk via: \n1) Walthamstow “village” which includes the Vestry House Museum (free)\, the old town hall\, the “ancient” house\, the old school\, some “historic” alms houses + a couple of local pubs \n2) “god’s own junkyard” (free) which is a very qwerky museum of used\, new + reclaimed neon signs\, salvaged signs\, old movie props\, retro displays + “all things light” with a nice cafe \n3) Walthamstow’s famous “art deco” new town hall completed in 1943 \n4) William Morris gallery (he lived there as a child + was a founder member of “the “arts + craft” movement along with John Ruskin) \n5) Lloyd park (there’s yet another one in London – but this one has a moat !! \n6) A pub option near the end at Walthamstow Central tube station. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walthamstow-walk/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230314T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T125840Z UID:4289-1678825800-1678831200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:ISKCON - following up on our visit to the Hare Krishna temple DESCRIPTION:ISKCON South London\nFollowing our visit to the Hare Krishna temple in Watford\, we learned of our very own South London chapter of ISKCON in South Norwood\, who will be coming to tell us about their work in the area\, distributing food to the hungry\, following the ancient Vedic traditions\, the origins of the Hare Krishna movement and more. \nhttps://www.iskconsouthlondon.co.uk URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/iskcon-following-up-on-our-visit-to-the-hare-krishna-temple/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230318T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20230314T172708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T172708Z UID:4451-1679132700-1679158800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: West Wickham to Hamsey Green (9 miles) DESCRIPTION:This walk is our next stage of the London Loop: \nWe pick-up where we last left it at West Wickham Common and continue probably to Hamsey Green (which is about 9 miles)\, although if wished could go a little further to Kenley or even The Fox pub\, south of Old Coulsdon. On this stage we shall leave Kent behind us\, and enter Surrey\, and get to about 5.30 o’clock on an imaginary clock face that is the LOOP! \nThe LOOP guide book says [apart from…]: \n“…You can leave [or join?] the route at Coombe Lane tram stop after 4.2 miles\, or at several bus stops [along the way]. \n“Cafes at Hayes\, Coney Hall Village\, and Hamsey Green. Pubs at Shirley Hills\, also Farleigh (half a mile OFF the route). Toilets at Hayes rail stn [which may be closed]. Best picnic opportunities at Addington Hills viewpoint\, and Farleigh Common. \n“Through woodland in the foothills of the North Downs\, [and across] commons. The going is fairly level\, mostly on rough footpaths and on grass\, with two stiles\, however there are some rather steep ascents\, reaching 500 feet or more\, and several long flights of steps [so make sure you’ve had your weetabix!]. You cross the Greenwich Meridian\, enjoy a great view from Addington Hills\, and enjoy the lovely gardens of Heathfield.” \nMeet at East Croydon rail stn FOYER area (as per usual) at 9.45am. At 10 o’clock we will saunter across to the bus stn to catch a 119 bus to Hayes\, getting off near near the rail stn (several each hour). If you join this bus en route come upstairs to make yourselves known\, or if you are coming to Hayes (Station Approach stop) by any other means\, also tell me…you may see why this is important). (And remember NOT Hayes\, Middlesex!!!!) \nAt Hamsey Green we come back to Croydon on a 403 bus (several each hour).(If we go any further then it’ll be either the 407 or 466 buses). \nBring usual food and drink supplies\, etc. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-west-wickham-to-hamsey-green-9-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T004500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230319T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 CREATED:20221224T132937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T134106Z UID:4291-1679430600-1679436000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Sing along with Steve Barbe DESCRIPTION:COPSE Choir in Action\n \nIn the dark days of lockdown Steve Barbe entertained us with the curious concept of Zoom singing\, followed by a visit to the Hall when we could finally return. Now he’s back\, by popular demand\, to exercise our vocal chords again. \nThis is an entertaining evening where Steve brings humour and freshness to get the most unpromising vocalisers (that’ll be me) up and joining in. Come along and raise the Hall rafters even higher! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sing-along-with-steve-barbe/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230324T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230324T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T213304 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR