BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club 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:20230916T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230730T173007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T134820Z UID:4757-1694858400-1694883600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:North London Walk (West Hampstead to Highgate 6 miles) DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station from 9.40am for the 10.12am Thameslink train to West Hampstead. \nThis will be a six mile walk (mostly flat) via Hampstead\, Hampstead Heath\, Kenwood House (visit + tea stop)\, Highgate Village and Waterlow Park to either Highgate or Archway Station (both Northern Line). \nThere will be a pub stop šŸŗšŸ·ā˜• near the end. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/north-london-walk-west-hampstead-to-highgate-6-miles/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230919T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230615T112020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T104128Z UID:4660-1695155400-1695160800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Jana's Quiz DESCRIPTION:Ā  \n \nJanaā€™s put together an entirely novel and mysterious Quiz for us all. Come along and enjoy! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/janas-quiz/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230702T163529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230909T083402Z UID:4719-1695513600-1695599999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Barnes Bridge Walk (6 miles) DESCRIPTION:An easy going walk of about 6 miles along the banks of a very scenic part of The Thames.\nMeet Barnes Bridge Station 11.15am (direct train from Clapham Junction platform 5 at 11am). \nThe walk crosses Barnes Bridge and continues a few miles along the river and then crosses Hammersmith Bridge for a more wooded path and going by the yacht and canoe club to Fulham Bridge where we can cross again & spend some in time in Fulham Palace Gardens. \nThere is also an attractive park with fountains\, ornamental gardens and a Cafe. \nThe way back is by train from Fulham Broadway Station to Wimbledon & then tram back to Croydon.\nAlternatively\, Putney Station is 15 minutes walk away. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/barnes-bridge-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230926T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230615T112130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T115947Z UID:4663-1695759300-1695765600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Gatliff Planning DESCRIPTION:Gatliff Time!\nThis evening is one for Planning for the Gatliff Marathon\, and your chance to go hands-on with your support for this major Club event. \nUnlike last yearā€™s effort thereā€™ll be no struggles with the field communications system. Instead it will be an evening of creating\, packing and sorting materials for the big day. Margaret will be there to organise\, give information and answer your questions. \nThe event takes place on Saturday 14th October\, and has been many months in preparation\, led by Margaret. Iā€™m sure youā€™re all aware that\, in addition to its intrinsic benefits as an enjoyable occasion\, the Gatliff has long been a major contributor to Club funds and a factor in keeping our Subscription as low as it is. It deserves your support in every way possible. \nI completed the 25K last year\, and Iā€™m down to do it again. If my ancient limbs can do it\, whatā€™s stopping you??? \nKen URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-planning-2/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Planning,Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230913T004840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T002218Z UID:4800-1695996000-1696006800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Thai Buddhist Temple in Wimbledon (guided tour at 2pm) DESCRIPTION:A guided visit to the Buddhapadipa Temple which is a Thai Buddhist temple located in Wimbledon. The tour is booked for 2pm. Please see below for the link to their website for more information. \n\nAbout Us \n\nFor those who would like to travel from East Croydon\, the arrangement is that we meet at 12:15 ā€“ 12:20 and take the next tram to Wimbledon. We should arrive there around 1pm and will wait in front of the station for any who would like to meet us there. At 1:10 we will set off for the temple which is around a 30 minute walk away. If there are any who would like to meet us at the temple\, please get there before 2 so that you can join the guided visit. The temple is open to the general public so you are able to enter beforehand and wander around the grounds. Please see the link below for information about visiting. Do note that there is a dress code of discreet clothing. \n\nSchool / Group Visits \n\nThis event needs to be booked in advance ā€“ we will need to let the temple know numbers before our visit. \nAfter the tour we can walk around the temple grounds and there is an option of going for a Thai meal or refreshments at the nearby Giggling Squid. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-thai-buddist-temple-in-wimbledon-guided-tour-at-2pm/ CATEGORIES:Cultural END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230917T002806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230917T002806Z UID:4808-1696032000-1696118399@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walking Treasure Hunt - Box Hill\, Dorking DESCRIPTION:St Matthewā€™s Redhill is organising a Walking Treasure Hunt on Saturday 30th September\, along similar lines to the Weald Walkers Wander. The plan is to have a relatively easy morning session\, geared towards families and children\, but in which everyone can take part\, ending with a pub lunch at ā€˜The Stepping Stonesā€™ pub next to Boxhill and Westhumble Station. The more seasoned walkers will then have an afternoon route to follow which will be more challenging\, both in terms of clues and the route itself. \nThe walk is 5 miles in total\, 2.5 miles in the morning and 2.5 miles in the afternoon. The cost to enter is Ā£1 per person. The maximum number of people in a team is 5. The Stepping Stones pub is serving barbecue/street food/sandwiches and there is no need to book lunch in advance\, see: The Stepping Stones Pub Dorking\, Box Hill & Westhumble (steppingstonesdorking.co.uk). \nThe start is Rykas Cafe\, Box Hill at 09:45\, which has plenty car parking\, see: Home | Rykas. \nHowever\, there is going to be a rail strike on Saturday 30 September. There is no limit to the number of teams COPSE can enter\, but we will need to know final numbers by Friday 29 September at the latest. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walking-treasure-hunt-box-hill-dorking/ CATEGORIES:Day Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231003T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T152114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T121623Z UID:4826-1696364100-1696370400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:100 Spaces in 100 Days DESCRIPTION:A talk by Nicola Hunt \nNicola entertained us last year with the very well appreciated ā€œGrand Day Out in Croydonā€ talk she gave with the RSPB. \n \nThis time her theme is Croydonā€™s open spaces. Expect to learn a lot more about them than you thought you knew! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/100-spaces-in-100-days/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230702T163626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T145737Z UID:4721-1696723200-1696809599@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Brixton Walk DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Fairfield Halls at 1pm this Sunday. We will cross the road to catch the 109 bus to Brixton. Itā€™s quite a long bus ride so do bring your packed lunch/ drinks/ snacks \nWe will be doing quite an extensive tour of Brixton to include the prison\, windmill\, Bowie legacy\, market and much more. Thanks in advance to Keith S who has lots of knowledge about Brixton to share with us \nWe are ending the trip with a meal at Dan Clareā€™s Kitchen at 6pm. (https://danclairskitchen.co.uk) I currently have a booking for 18 people:\nIF you want to eat with us and are not on the email list please let me know ASAP. Similarly\, if you no longer are able to join us please let me know ASAP \nCurrently itā€™s scheduled to be warm and sunny in Brixton this Sunday aft\nFor those of you with woolly woofs the restaurant is dog friendly URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brixton-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231010T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T152525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T190758Z UID:4828-1696968900-1696975200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Acoustic Jam at Oval Tavern DESCRIPTION:ā€œYou know\, I donā€™t like straight lines. The problem is that most instruments are square and music is always round.ā€ \nSo spoke Tom Waits\, and he should know. But Iā€™m here to tell you that\, in Croydon\, music is Oval! \nThis week COPSE will invade the Oval Tavern\, so thereā€™s nothing on at the Hall. \nKeith S has organised a visit to the Open Mic night at the Oval Tavern. Come along to enjoy a drink or two with your COPSE pals and some good music in an informal setting. \nIn case you missed Keithā€™s email last week\, here are the details again: \nAs mentioned last night\, next weeks club night (10th)\, will instead be at Croydonā€™s ā€œoval tavernā€ for their weekly ā€œsongbirdā€ open mic session šŸŽ™šŸŽøšŸŽµĀ  for mostly local singers + songwriters which normally starts about 8pm \nIā€™ll be getting there about 6.30pm where three adjacent tables of four have been booked from 7PM on a ā€œfirst come\, first served basisā€\, so try to get there early or youā€™ll have to find a seat at the back somewhere. \nif you havenā€™t been there\, the pub offers ā€œreasonably pricedā€ foodĀ  served until 9pm + thereā€™s a good selection of real ales\, ciders\, wine + coffee\, where all details should be shown on their website. \nā€œthe oval tavernā€ is at 131 Oval Road CR0 6BG + about ten minutes walk from east croydon stn down cherry orchard road\, where oval road is second on the right + the pub is near the end on the left. \nif you have any queries\, please let me know. \nKeith \nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/acoustic-jam-at-oval-tavern/ LOCATION:Oval Tavern\, Croydon\, 131 Oval Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6BR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230921T160333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T161008Z UID:4817-1697241600-1697327999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:The 39th Gatliff Marathon DESCRIPTION:Our premier public event. \nStarting at Edenbridge Cricket Club. Walk\, jog or run 25 or 50km\, mostly on footpaths and tracks\, in the Kent and Surrey countryside.\nFull details and how to enter are on our dedicated web page here. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-39th-gatliff-marathon/ CATEGORIES:Day Event,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T152927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T153443Z UID:4831-1697573700-1697580000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Whist Drive DESCRIPTION:Whatā€™s a Whist Drive? Ask your Grandma! \nOr\, better still\, come along to a games evening where Keith R will revive this ancient social event for our delight. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/whist-drive-3/ 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:20231021T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230927T182514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T130651Z UID:4874-1697875200-1697907600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:SKY GARDEN & Walk (Cancelled due to being fully booked) DESCRIPTION:Event cancelled due to Sky Gardens being fully booked on the 21st Oct. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sky-garden-walk/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230927T182725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231015T112334Z UID:4876-1697965200-1697997600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:8 mile circular walk from Edenbridge DESCRIPTION:I am inviting you to drag yourselves away from Croydon for some relatively fresh air in Kent on the above date. I am leading an 8 mile circular walk from Edenbridge Town Railway Station. Catch the 09.23 from East Croydon to Uckfield\, alighting at Edenbridge Town. The fare with Senior Railcard or equivalent is Ā£6\, your Oyster Card only gets you to Woldingham\, I believe you can pay just for the last bit. \nItā€™s a very pleasant and scenic route\, with the possibility of a pub stop at the end in the only remaining pub in Edenbridge (the Crown)\, so bring a packed lunch. \ncheers URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kent-walk/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231024T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T155439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T155439Z UID:4836-1698178500-1698184800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:My Ancestor the Arctic Explorer with Clare Walker DESCRIPTION:Clare\, who has entertained us with great effect with her talks on Women Spitfire Pilots and The Search for the Yeti\, returns with another riveting tale. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/my-ancestor-the-arctic-explorer-with-clare-walker/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20231027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231030 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230927T183346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T183548Z UID:4878-1698364800-1698623999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Weekend Trip To York DESCRIPTION:this is an associate members weekend\, but now open to regular members. \nWe have booked 16 beds at York hostel which is on the R. Ouse riverside about 1.5k from Lendal Bridge near York station. The cost will be Ā£80 for the 2 nights.( Friday & Saturday) \nThere is plenty to see in York\, the Minster\, the castle\, the City Walls and several museums including the National Railway Museum \nYork can be reached in under 2 hours by train from Kings Cross. \nWe may also consider staying Sunday night if anyone wishes to return on Monday. \nPlease let me know if you are interested\, a deposit of Ā£20 will be required by 26th September. \nThere are still some places on the York weekend. \nThe fees are Ā£80 for the 2 nights or Ā£94 if you want full breakfast included. (or pay separately for a continental breakfast or prepare your own in the members kitchen) \nSome of us will be staying until Monday ā€“ Ā£36 for Sunday night or Ā£42 B&B. \nWe will be taking the 11.06 train from Kings X to York. Ask me about choice of return trains\, most of us have paid about Ā£45 return. (with railcard) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weekend-trip-to-york/ LOCATION:YORK YHA CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Weekend Away ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231031T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T155613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T155613Z UID:4839-1698783300-1698789600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:AGM DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/agm-4/ 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:20231102T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231102T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T155725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T183801Z UID:4841-1698955200-1698962400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION: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 ā€“ very few are ever rejected! \nAnd if you canā€™t make the meeting send them in to me. \n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nAn upstairs room in the Spread Eagle pub\, \nKatharine Street\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\nThursday 2nd November \n6.30pm for food & drink \n8pm for Business\n\n\n\nĀ  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Spreadeagle Pub\, 39-41 Katharine St\, Croydon\, CR0 1NX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Planning ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231104T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230928T123859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T145949Z UID:4884-1699113600-1699140600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:BROCKHAM BONFIRE. Torchlight procession\, bonfire & fireworks DESCRIPTION:Subject to there being NO TRAIN STRIKE. in the event of a strike\, it is possible a local fireworks maybe arranged.\nThere will be Donation Buckets (Please be as generous as you can) at the Entrance. Donations and carpark are payable in CASH. They are trialling CASHLESS PAYMENTS on the CATERING STALLS AND PIG AUCTION. \nFurther details from Paul:\nThis is no ordinary bonfire etc. Theyā€™ve been buildingĀ the bonfire since September\, and they even have some kind of ceremony with the cinders on the Sunday whichĀ I believe involvesĀ Morris Dancing?. ..(itā€™s called Burning the Sticks) \nWell\, Iā€™m not intending staying overnightĀ there\, but ā€“ as I only go to this event about eight-yearlyĀ ā€“ I do intend to do the whole blooming thing\, starting at 6.30pm with the marching band procession leaving Brockham Green at this time ā€“ flaming torches will be given out. The procession goes down south to a hamlet (Stroud Green\, I believe) and then back again a different way to Brockham. The huge bonfire will be lit by one of the torches at 7.45pm\, once the Guy effigy has been placed on top. The Fireworks are at 8.15pm\, and\, as Iā€™m not really into roasting pigs\, Iā€™ll hang around a just a bit and then leave. \nYou donā€™t actually pay anĀ admission fee as the village is open to all\, but there will beĀ donationĀ buckets for your coins or notes. You can also sponsor a firework! Food is sold at stalls and the pub is open\, but quite frankly I never do any of this owing to the queues\, so you could bring yourĀ own sustenance along. \nTo get there and back I shall be walking along whatā€™s known as the Old Coach Road from Dorking to the village\, a walk of around 45 mins. One can get to Brockham by car andĀ use a car park\, or one can go by special bonfire bus from Redhill/Reigate or Dorking. Again\, I neverĀ do this\, as I donā€™t drive\, and Iā€™ve heard that the buses get full\, and itā€™s nice walking back in the dark with the other crowds. \nSo thereā€™s quiteĀ a bit of walking involved\, but if anyone wants to try the car or bus option\, or doesnā€™tĀ want to do the whole thing (i.e.\, just turn up laterĀ for theĀ BonfireĀ & Fireworks) then thatā€™s fineā€¦Iā€™ll leave my phone on loud ā€“ keep ringingĀ and ringing! \nMay I suggest you go to the website for the bonfire: www.brockham.org/brockham-bonfire \nā€¦to see all the details of the above. \nI am going whatever the weather\, and may not even look at the forecast! \nI suggest we meet outside Dorking DEEPDENE RAILWAY STATION to leave here on foot BY 5.00pm. I shall come from Epsom Downs\, so Iā€™ll leave you to arrange your own travel. You could come down from West Croydon to Dorking MAIN station and WALK 5 mins around the corner to DEEPDENE station. I see that thereĀ are trains from East Croydon to Dorking DEEPDENE\, changing at Redhill at\, 3.36pm and 4.17pm arriving aboutĀ 37 mins later (thereā€™s a little pub nearby going north under the bridge). (There are more trains back to Croydon from Dorking MAIN station. Get your map out and observe the two Dorking stations we are talking about\, MAIN and DEEPDENE\, whichĀ are aboutĀ five minsĀ walk from each other. I can pop by to MAIN to pick anyone up who is not sure about finding their way to DEEPDENE. I shall beĀ coming to MAIN by train) \nBRING CASH\, CASH\, CASHY McCASH!!!ā€¦and donā€™t wear your best brand new fleece (a COPSEr had their new fleece singed by an ember from the bonfire some years back!) \nAll the aboveĀ is not as complicated as it may soundā€¦just read it a fewĀ times and go to the bonfire website. Any questions\, contact me (NOT by email on the day itself). \nI recall the lastĀ time or so we did this bonfire we had a walk along the North Downs BEFOREHAND. We are not going to be that keen this time! But I might go visit the very newly opened Dorking Museum beforehand and cruise the charity shops of Dorking High Street. If anyone else is interestedĀ in doing this too\, then contact me. \nā€¦And if anyone knows about the Cinders ceremony on the Sunday\, I MIGHT be up for this as well\, as Iā€™ve never done this before. (Update: he is doing it! see tomorrowā€™s entry here) It would mean doing the same walk to Brockham again\, maybe back a different way though. \nI expect Iā€™ve forgotten some crucial detailĀ which will come toĀ me while washing up or brushingĀ my teeth tonight\, so look out for follow-ons from this email during the week. \nĀ  \nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brockham-bonfire-torchlight-procession-bonfire-fireworks/ LOCATION:BROCKHAM BONFIRE\, Brockham Green\, Brockham\, Surrey\, RH3 7JS CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20231103T104709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T104709Z UID:4971-1699178400-1699203600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Burning the Sticks Walk DESCRIPTION:A late addition to the Programme\, following on from the Brockham Bonfire . . .Ā \nI thought it would be good to go to the Burning the Sticks on Brockham Green\, which takes place around the embers of the Bonfire of the night before (which some of us are going to\, of course). \nBest to come via West Croydon down to Dorking Main Rail Stn. Catch the train from WCroy at 10.29am and change at Sutton. I will meet people at Sutton\, but thereā€™s a possibility I may not be able to get on until the train calls at Epsom. \nIf you want to come via Redhill\, there is engineering work involving a bus replacement for part of the way\, but you could do this route if you want. Let me know and weā€™ll pass the Deepdene Stn on the way to Brockham. \nWe will walk to Brockham a slightly different way from that we follow on Saturday\, given that it will be light. We may well come back a different way\, via Box Hill\, either around the top or base\, depending on time. \nBurning the Sticks will be at around 1pm around the embers of the Bonfire (which some of us will have been at the night before) with Morris Dancing by Rampant Roosters Morris. The pub will be there too and you can bring your own stuff too. \nAbout 7 miles walk\, possibly with a high ascent in the afternoon! \nPaul N/ 07968 223589 URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burning-the-sticks-walk/ LOCATION:Dorking CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T081500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T155925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T155925Z UID:4843-1699344900-1699394400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Hatches\, Matches and Dispatches with Gloria Morris DESCRIPTION:Gloria has a highly recommended tale to tell of her life on the front line of Registrations! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hatches-matches-and-dispatches-with-gloria-morris/ 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:20231111T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20231103T100655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T100655Z UID:4965-1699693200-1699722000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Trip to Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station 0850. \nWe will take the 119 bus to Bromley South Station where we will Catch either 09.53 or 10.23 to Bat and Ball Station . Book return ticket to Sevenoaks Ā£9 full price ā€“ 33% Discount with a Rail Card.\nEven cheaper for those with a Freedom pass or 60 + Oyster Card ā€“ Book from edge of zone 6 to Sevenoaks\nFrom Bat and Ball Station itā€™s a 1 mile walk to the reserve . \nThe Reserve was created from a disused gravel pit. Its lakes \, reedbeds\, and woodland make it a good site for birds and other wildlife ā€“ \nBring binoculars if you have them . The visitor centre has displays\, toilets and light refreshments (?) ā€ Picnic tables are available if youchoose to bring a picnic. \nLater we walk back to Sevenoaks Station and a catch either 15.36 * 15.52 \, 16.06 * or 16.22 back to Bromley South. * Change at Orpington \nPossibility of Late Afternoon Meal at the Crown Shirley URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-sevenoaks-wildlife-reserve/ LOCATION:Sevenoaks CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230928T124343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T114514Z UID:4887-1699783200-1699808400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Geology Walk. (Croydon Minster to Addington Village + Pub) DESCRIPTION:Andy will take us on an educational stroll ā€“ things you never knew about Croydon geology.Ā \nThe Croydon Geology Walk will start from Croydon Minster Parish Church near Reeves Corner at 11 am on Sunday 12th November. \nThe walk starts in Croydon town centre\, crosses parkland\, goes through woods and up a steep wooded hill and down a gentle gradient along roads and to Addington Park. \nDistance about 4 miles or 6.2km. \nWe should get to The Harvesters Cricketers pub in Addington between 1.30 and 2 dependent on dawdling and field conditions. \nThe pub serves food. Iā€™ve never eaten there but I guess its standard ā€œold favoritesā€ Harvesters fare. \nThe Addington Village Interchange for buses and trams is across the way. \nCheers! \nAndy URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geology-walk-croydon-minster-to-addington-village-pub/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231114T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T160034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T160328Z UID:4845-1699992900-1699999200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Autism: Talk by Vivien Dawes DESCRIPTION:Tuesday evening we have a special presentation on a subject many of us are affected by but know very little about: Autism. Viv Dawes is an Autism Advocate and clearly an expert in her field ā€“ you can see a range of her publications and activities on her website here. From her introduction: \nI am Viv Dawes\, a late-identified and diagnosed autistic lived experience advocate\, writer and trainer. I am also the parent of a ND teenager. I have over 25 yearsā€™ experience of working with vulnerable young people and adults\, including neurodivergent people. I have many yearsā€™ experience in delivering training\, online and face to face workshops\, management of programmes and have vast experience and understanding of how to work with vulnerable young people and adults. \nSheā€™s also the sister of our member Teresa\, and as such comes well recommended to us! \nTeresaā€™s words from last weekā€™s email: \nJust wanted to encourage you all to please be present for my sisterā€™s talk next week.Ā  I think many of you will be able to relate to the presentation and also to become better informed about neurodiversity and autism. Ā  \nĀ Come along for what should be an evening of enlightenment for us all. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/autism-talk-by-vivien-dawes/ 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:20231116T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230928T125535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T130242Z UID:4890-1700163000-1700173800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Meal at Saigon Bleu. (BOOKING FULL) DESCRIPTION:We have a COPSE table for twelve people (and I am told we can be seated in a more sociable grouping than just a straight line) so do please let me know if you would like to go on the dining list. \n7.30pm\, Thursday\, 16th November. \nSaigon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant\n63 South End\,\nCroydon\,\nCR0 1BU URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/meal-at-saigon-bleu-booking-full/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231119 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230928T125801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T152221Z UID:4892-1700265600-1700351999@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Day out in CAMBRIDGE inc a guided tour - Postponed DESCRIPTION:This event has had to be postponed to a later date as itā€™s emerged that trains to Cambridge will not be running in November.\nWeā€™ll try to reschedule for a later date\, and to schedule something else for this date. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/day-out-in-cambridge-inc-a-guided-tour/ CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20231116T144157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231116T144513Z UID:5011-1700395200-1700413200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon for Loy Krathong festival DESCRIPTION:A late addition to the Programme after the postponement of Saturdayā€™s Cambridge trip.\nI will be visiting the Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon this coming Sunday when the festival of Loy Krathong will be celebrated. \n \nIf you are interested in joining me you can do so at 12:30 at the front of East Croydon station from where we will catch the tram to Wimbledon. At 1.15 we will set off from there on a 25 minute walk to the temple. If you want to meet us in Wimbledon\, we will be outside the entrance which is opposite a Pret A Manger and a Starbucks. The weather forecast for Sunday is that it will be mostly dry though there is a chance of a light shower in the afternoon. \nYou can also make your own way to the temple which is located atĀ 14 Calonne Rd\, London SW19 5HJ. \nMy mobile number is 0785 372 6853 if you need to contact me on the day. \nAll the best\, \nGreg \nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loy_Krathong \nĀ  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-thai-buddhist-temple-in-wimbledon-for-loy-krathong-festival/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231121T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T160204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T125909Z UID:4847-1700597700-1700604000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Wine Tasting DESCRIPTION:A Tour de France . . .Ā  Italy and Portugal\, by way of their wines\n \nThis yearā€™s hotly anticipated Wine event is Tuesday evening at the Hall\, and is a little different this time as we wonā€™t have a competitive element. Let Alan explain: \nHello all\, \nTuesdayā€™s wine tasting is more of a wine tour.Ā  It will explore three general areas ā€“ Northern Portugal\,Ā  Southern France and Southern Italy ā€“ whilst introducing a local white and red wine from each.Ā  There will be no marking or accumulation of points.Ā  I cannot tell whether a wine has any of the wondrous & bizarre characteristics that wine snobs attribute to them & so neither will you be required to.Ā  What I can tell is whether I like it\,Ā  whether I feel food will improve it and whether I am prepared to pay the price asked for it & that is all that is expected of you. \nThis time all will be revealed up front.Ā  Name\,Ā  location\,Ā  grapes\,Ā  bottle blurb and price \nAs usual with me there will be no chardonnay\,Ā  no cabernet & none else of that ilk.Ā  Europe has a vast array of grapes\,Ā  all of which respond to local conditions and\,Ā  because of that\,Ā  winemakers are presented with fascinating challenges and opportunities. \nWe will be trying minute selection of how winemakers respond.Ā  \nRegrettably the accompaniments will not be as suggested on the bottle.Ā  So\,Ā  where suggested\,Ā  wine will not be served with delights such as seafood.Ā  Sauternes will not be served &\,Ā  even if it was\,Ā  there would be no Foie gras served alongside.Ā  There will however be substitutes that should complement the wines \nSo come along with your Ā£3 cash\,Ā  enjoy a taste\,Ā  contemplate and perhaps be persuaded to visit to the environs these wines come from. \nĀ  \nNote that Ā£3 cash please! Iā€™m sure youā€™ve got some at the bottom of a drawer somewhere. \nTurn up and enjoy! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/wine-tasting-3/ 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:20231122T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230928T131656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T180617Z UID:4900-1700676000-1700690400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Kew Gardens Christmas Winter Light Show DESCRIPTION:As part of their Christmas celebrations\, Kew Gardens are running their annual spectacular Winter Lights trail through the gardens from 15 November 2023 to 7 January 2024. I am intending to go on Wednesday 22 November arriving for the 6pm time slot. Anyone who would like to join me would be very welcome. I went to this trail last year and can thoroughly recommend it. \nYou will need to buy your own ticket. If the 6pm time slot is sold out you could try and book for the 6.20 slot. The cost is Ā£22.50 (off peak charge) Plus Ā£2.50 transaction fee. You can protect your ticket against illness or accident for Ā£1.65. It also protects against transport disruption\, not known about at the time of booking. To buy tickets go to https://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/whats-on/christmas. There you will find all the information you need. You should note that there are no refunds for bad weather unless the event is cancelled because of safety concerns. \n If you are joining me make sure you pick the 6pm time slot (if itā€™s still available) and if\, like me\, you are coming by public transport also pick the Elizabeth Gate as your entry point. If coming by car you can reserve a space when you purchase your ticket in Kewā€™s Ferry Lane Car Park. There are also spaces at the National Archives Car Park. Your entry point would be the Brentford Gate. For those who havenā€™t been there\, Kew Gardens is easy to reach by train from East Croydon via Clapham Junction to Kew Bridge Station\, from where itā€™s an 8-10 minute walk to the gardens. \nThe trail is approximately 3 km and takes up to 2 hours to walk through. Once you are inside the gardens you can spend as long as you like\, although there is a one way system.There are stalls along the way selling food and hot drinks. The cafe by the Victoria Gate will also be open. The trail is described on the website as follows \nItā€™s a botanical world brimming with seasonal cheer as twinkling lights and seasonal sounds fill the air. \nDiscover glittering tunnels of light\, dancing lakeside reflections and trees drenched in jewel-like colour. \nFor a moment of reflection\, pause at mesmerising flickering flames in the fire garden\, wander beneath larger-than-life illuminations and donā€™t forget to glimpse Father Christmas along the way. \nPlease let me know if you would like to join me ā€“ Itā€™s best that you buy your ticket(s) as soon as possible since this event is very popular. Depending on the interest I will send out details later of meeting times at either East Croydon or the Elizabeth Gate. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kew-gardens-christnmas-winter-light-show/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230928T130812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231123T153405Z UID:4898-1700899200-1700931600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Tour of Chislehurst Caves and Optional Stroll DESCRIPTION:A 50-minute tour of the Caves\, starting at 12.00\n\n\nFollowed (optionally) by a 3.5 mile stroll to Hawkwood Estate\n\n\nWe may fit in a pub stop\n\n\n1 Book your ticket ā€“ a bargain for the under 3s!\nPlaces appear to be limited to 40\, so itā€™s best to book your ticket beforehand to ensure you get in. You can do this in one of at least three ways: \nOnline: https://chislehurst-caves.co.uk/product/saturday-25th-november/ \nPhone: 020 8467 3264 \nEmail: enquiries@chislehurstcaves.co.uk \nPrices are: \nAdult (16-59) Ā£8 \nSenior (60+) Ā£6 \nChild (3-15) Ā£6 \nUnder 3 Ā£0.01 \n2 Travel there\nHereā€™s my route: \n10.20 Gather at East Croydon Station \n10.37 from Platform 4 to London Bridge \n11.01 from London Bridge Platform 1 to Chislehurst (in Zone 5)\, arriving 11.25 \nthen a short walk to the Caves \nNo doubt other routes are available\, and there is car parking if you want to go that way. \n3 Optional stroll of 3.5 miles around the Hawkwood Estate\nSome paths may be muddy\, but otherwise an easy walk. \n4 Pub Stop\n(possibly) \n5 Return by same route\nĀ  \nKen \n07921 258876 URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/tour-of-chislehurst-caves-possible-other-activity-in-addition/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T201500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231128T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T220845 CREATED:20230922T160316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T181612Z UID:4849-1701202500-1701208800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Conkers & Autumn DESCRIPTION:Ā  \n \nTuesday night is a fun evening for the emergence of your inner schoolboy/girl/other genders are available. \nThereā€™ll be conkers (provided by Paul) and thereā€™ll be Autumn Activities including a seasonal Quiz. Come and enjoy! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/conkers-autumn/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR