Step into The Ludoquist! Croydon’s award-winning little haven for board games, good food, and great company. What games? Anything from Ludo to 3-D chess! Keith has booked tables from 7pm to 10pm. Just turn up and challenge your fellow COPSErs to the games of your choice. […]
After many visits to Tenpin, a chance to try your hand at proper bowls. We last did this in 2021, and a very enjoyable evening it was. Croydon Bowling Club will generously provide coaching and facilities, free of charge. Details: Arrive from 8pm for 8.30 kickoff We'll be on the indoor green Please consider the greens […]
A five mile flat walk from Victoria station to Imperial Wharf station visiting the National Army Museum (free entry) Meet at East Croydon Station for 10.00am to catch a train to Victoria Station (loo and coffee stop at Victoria station) The walk will start at Victoria Station at about 11.00am There will be an optional […]
Barry's walkabouts pointing out some of London's fascinating architecture are always popular. Here he comes along for the second time* to present the fruits of both COPSE and other excursions. The content will be whatever has caught Barry's eye, so no spoilers here. But, to whet your appetite, here are some themes he covered last […]
Here are the details for the Barn Dance on Saturday 4 October, including the booking link: Barn Dance | Merstham Women's Gro. Time & Location Saturday 04 Oct 2025, 18:45 - 22:00 Merstham Village Hall, Station Rd N, Merstham, Redhill RH1 3ED, close to Merstham train station and 405 bus stop. About the Event Join […]
Yes, it's time to pick up the LOOP* again, continuing on from Elstree (and Borehamwood) Rail Stn, getting as far as Barnet, returning from High Barnet Tube station, a distance of around 7-8 miles. There is a Yellow Tabard** crossing (so do bring one if you can) and about half a mile following alongside a […]
Autumn is upon us and so is the Gatliff Marathon: Gatliff – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club. Together with the Weald Walkers Wander and the Southern Cycle Saunter, the Gatliff Marathon is one of COPSE's three public facing events. This gives us the opportunity to raise the profile of the club. The Gatliff Marathon […]
Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 and 2, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. Click on the map for full details of what the Capital Ring is. This leg is about 8 miles and includes parts of Beckenham Place Park and a […]
Here’s local historian Carole on a previous visit. You’ll remember how enthusiastically we responded to her wonderfully researched and presented talks on the Davis Theatre and the Grand Theatre. Now she’s back to regale us with tales of Croydon High Street. A must see event for […]
Link to Gatliff Marathon Page 2025