Carshalton Village Ceilidhs Dance at The Ruskin Hall
2019-02-09 19:30 - 22:30, 2019-03-16 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London)
Tickets £ 8 on the door, doors open at 7.15
Hot drinks and cakes provided
No alcohol is permitted on the premises

"Morocco Bound" Talk
2019-02-12 20:00 - 22:00
Our Associate members Tim and Sally will talk about their trip to Morocco

Stanley Halls Barn Dance - CANCELLED BY THE VENUE
2019-02-15 20:00 - 23:00

Disco Night, St Matthew's Church, Redhill
2019-02-16 20:00 - 23:00

Geeks Transport Tour of London 2019
2019-02-17 10:00 - 17:00
Meet at 9.20am at East Croydon railway station. Get a one day travel card / oyster card / equivalent for travel between East Croydon and zone 1. We will catch the 9.37 Thameslink train to London Bridge (also calling at Norwood Junction at 9.42). Arrive at London Bridge at 9.55 if you prefer to meet there. Make for the front / bus station area.

This event is for all those who enjoy riding London’s public transport system with a bit of sightseeing thrown in. This year will take in some of north London, making use of the ‘Overground’ network. There will be a fair bit of walking (2 to 3 miles) – along some quiet streets of Hackney – incorporating Columbia Road flower market and a ‘quiet way’.

We will stop for a lunch break at a café or such like. In mid to late afternoon I hope to stop at a pub or somewhere for a hot meal. I have an idea of a place near Euston. However it would be wise to have a snack and drink with you.

Old Palace Clog: Demonstrations and the Chance to join in
2019-02-19 20:30 - 22:00
Although “Old Palace” are an energetic, female dance side, all men will certainly be welcomed to fully participate in the evening and to enjoy learning a little about the Morris dancing traditions in the Northwest of England, when clogs are worn and bring an extra, very distinctive rhythmic sound to performances.

Cycling in Beddington Park along the Wandle Trail
2019-02-23 13:00 - 17:00
Cycling in the Park – Intended for non cyclists who want to develop cycling confidence off road.

Walk around the City of London to see the new developments, 4 miles
2019-02-24 10:00 - 17:00
Meet from 10.10am at East Croydon station to get the

10.34am Thameslink train which arrive at Blackfriars at 10.54am.

We will then follow a City of London leaflet called “Design of the times”
to look at thirty new buildings going clockwise from St Paul’s Cathedral
to include the Gherkin, Natwest tower The Cheesegrater, The Scalpel,
Lloyd’s building plus the Walkie Talkie.

Hopefully there will be a pub stop at a very prestigious Wetherspoons
(the Crosse Keys)

Quiz Night
2019-02-26 20:30 - 22:00
Hosted by Paul D and Valerie

Biggin Hill Memorial Museum and RAF St Georges Chapel
2019-03-02 10:00 - 17:00
Visit the museum, St George’s Chapel and garden of remembrance. Visit takes around 2 /3 hours. Museum admission is £8.50 and chapel is free.

There is cafe/restaurant in museum. After the visit there is an option to go for a meal at the Old Jail or White Hart pubs closely associated with Biggin Hill.

Godalming Barn Dance
2019-03-02 20:00 - 23:00

Pancake Day
2019-03-05 20:30 - 22:00

Stanley Halls Barn Dance
2019-03-08 20:00 - 23:00
Join our COPSE group booking for an evening of exercise with a smile on your face! Total beginners welcome – we all have fun.

Also, it’s a good way to burn off a few of this month’s pancake calories.

Weekend in Portsmouth
2019-03-09 08:00 - 2019-03-10 17:00

Bring your work home with you
2019-03-12 20:30 - 22:00
Come along to discover what a mixed bunch our Members are. Some will be sharing with us how they earn their daily bread.

Walk part of The Seagull Trail from St Paul Cathedral
2019-03-17 09:00 - 17:00
Meet at the top of the steps between the columns of St Paul’s Cathedral at 10.30am to start walking at 10.45.

From the start at St Paul’s Cathedral as far as people want to go – there are plenty of points along the way where people can leave by public transport.

We will thread our way through mainly quiet roads and link together green spaces – potentially muddy in places.

We can get at least as far as Dulwich, possibly to Crystal Palace, and maybe even Selhurst – Croydon.

Bring food and drink and a sense of humour – but plenty of places to eat and drink at along the way.

Captions and Craic
2019-03-19 20:30 - 22:00
Celebration in Irish Style

Cycle Ride
2019-03-24 09:00 - 17:00
Meet at Addiscombe Tram stop at 9.15
Ride along the Waterlink Way.
It is mainly along cycle paths and is not hilly. It takes about an hour to reach La Delice café at Ladywell where we can have a break. Then we will go on to Deptford to follow Quietway 1 (a new cycle route) up to London. (About another hour)
Please bring a spare inner tube if you can.
From there we could cycle back, or return by train from London Bridge to East Croydon. All depends on weather etc.

Magic Evening
2019-03-26 20:30 - 22:00
We welcome a professional magician to show and teach us a few of his tricks.

Walk Oxted to Sevenoaks, 12 miles
2019-03-31 09:00 - 17:00
BEWARE THAT THE CLOCKS CHANGE ON THE DAY
Assemble from 0930 at East Croydon for the 0943 to Oxted on the East Grinstead line.
The walk mainly follows the Greensand Way. Bring some drinks and snacks.
Depending on our wishes on the day, we might deviate from the Greensand way around Chartwell, for a more direct route, and also from Goat Hurst Common we might go more directly to Sevenoaks via Sevenoaks Common.

Photo competition
2019-04-02 20:30 - 22:00
The chance to see some quality shots, taken by our Members and no doubt illustrating some of the activities we get up to.
Although our competition is only open to Full & Associate COPSE Members, we welcome visitors to come and view our entries.
The 2019 categories are:

1. A Glorious View
2. A Human “Character”
3. An Animal “Character” (beasts, birds or creepy-crawlies)
4. Group Scene
5. A Wheely Nice Time!
6. Nature’s Patterns
7. Little & Large
8. Nice & Not So Nice (A pair of contrasting but related photos)

Godalming Barn Dance
2019-04-06 20:00 - 23:00
Not local but some of us go and enjoy dancing to the good calibre bands.

Walk around Kings Cross and The Regent Canal
2019-04-07 10:00 - 17:00
Walk around Kings Cross and The Regent Canal looking at both old and new buildings in the area (Circular five miles)

Mindfulness colouring
2019-04-09 20:30 - 22:00
Mindfulness colouring is a calming activity and Anti-stress art therapy for Busy People.
I will provide blank drawings, paper and a set of coloured pencils.
Please bring along your own colours if you have.
If you rather make a drawing that is an option too. If so, you may want to bring an object.

Walk in Harlington, Bedfordshire
2019-04-13 09:30 - 17:00
Circular walk in Harlington, Bedfordshire. Approx. 8 miles

Start meeting time 09.30 East Croydon station – Get 0951 train to Harlington, Bedfordshire
We are walking around the clappers, it’s a hilly terrain type place.
Bring your own pack lunch

Hong Kong Talk
2019-04-16 20:30 - 22:00
Our Lovely Julie will tell us about her trip to Hong Kong

Easter trip to Big Mose Bunkhouse
2019-04-18 08:00 - 2019-04-22 17:00
Full

Quiz at The Builder's Arms Pub
2019-04-23 08:00 - 22:00 | Builder’s Arms Pub, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP

Weald Walkers Wander
2019-04-28 09:00 - 17:00
A Walking Rally with a Difference
A 10 mile Treasure Hunt
Solve the Clues
Find the Checkpoints
Test your Map Reading Skills
Challenges at Checkpoints
The Date and Time: Sunday 28th April 2019
THE EVENT: The walk is usually about 10 miles. You will need to solve clues to find each checkpoint and your map and compass skills will also be put to the test. Points are awarded for completing quizzes and games, at the checkpoints. A trophy is awarded to the winning team.
THE TEAMS: You will need to enter in teams of between 2 and 5 people. Everyone is welcome – young or not not so young, families or other groups, however at least one person in each team must be 16+.
TIME: Start times allocated between 9.00 – 10.00am, with teams leaving at 3 minute intervals.
START/FINISH: Box Hill Village Hall, Surrey
WHAT TO BRING: The latest 146 Explorer map, 1:25,000 scale, pen and paper, compass, suitable footwear and clothing and some snacks for the way.
CHECKPOINTS: Cold drinks and biscuits will be provided at all checkpoints. Hot drinks and soup will be served at the lunch stop, and cream tea and cakes at the finish.
ENTRY/REGISTRATION: In advance: Adults £7.00, U16 £3.50 or On the day: Adults £9.00, U16 £4.50.
Please apply for entry form to:- Olga olgameme@hotmail.com
