The three Pepys Walks we've done so far have been popular, so we're back for Episode IV - along the river to Greenwich Where? Again we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys, this time leaving the City and Court to explore his naval connections. Again I’ll be your amateur guide, book in […]
Safe Neighbourhood? Tonight we have the visiting Police Community Support Officer for South Croydon's "Safer Neighbourhoods Team" for the area in which our hall is located. This P.C.S.O. has knowledge […]
Every couple of months, we have had an evening to socialise with food, supporting local restaurants but trying different cuisines. This time we shall be going Brazilian. 🍽️ 🪇 🇧🇷 🍷 For Thursday, 27th February, I have reserved a separate dining area at "Avenida Brasil", 14 South End and, again, only a short walk from […]
Here are details about the event on Sunday 2 March – Geeks Transport Tour of London 2025. Meeting times further below. (Basically 9.15am East Croydon.) This year’s trundle round (part of ) London’s transport system to view new and historic transport and development related attractions features a trambus, a glulam roof, a station box, an […]
Yes, the date changes from year to year but the importance is in the name: Shrove Tuesday - otherwise know to many as Pancake Day! The time for […]
Hi All, continuing from where we left off at West Drayton, about 8-9 miles. Taking us into Berkshire and to 'nine o'clock' on the imaginary clock-face of the LOOP, this 150 mile route around London following green spaces, rivers, a canal, and occasional suburban streets. This is the most watery part of the LOOP (perhaps in more […]
Another chance to go back to Cryer Arts Centre for their monthly Folk Night 🎸 🪕 🎶, which starts at 7.30pm (doors open upstairs earlier). You can buy a £6 ticket via this page on their website or pay at the door, where I'll be in their restaurant/bar from about 5.30pm. Buses SL7, 157 + […]
Valerie and I had a very enjoyable stay at Port Lympne earlier this year so I thought this would appeal to some other COPSErs - an animal park & safari […]
A walk following alongside or near to the Grand Union Canal between Rickmansworth and Uxbridge (depending on time possibly doing a dogs-leg on the Hillingdon Trail away from the canal), with […]
We'll again have a COPSE table at this enjoyable event. Let Ireen know if you'd like her to keep a seat for you.