Re-arranged "Croydon local walk" From 9.45am = meet at East Croydon station 10am = "board" a New Addington tram to Lloyd Park From 10.30am = a four mlle leisurely walk via Lloyd Park (could be muddy). Addington (or Shirley) Hills, Heathfield (or "the Riesco") estate, Coombe Wood Gardens (cafe stop). Afterwards there will be an […]
During World War II, 164 women flew as pilots in the Air Transport Auxiliary, playing their part in the delivery of 308,000 aircraft. They flew in wartime conditions, in all weathers and many times without ever having flown a particular aircraft type before. It cost 14 of them their lives. After the war, they became […]
Sited in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds the Frost Fair is a traditional winter event with activities for everyone. The area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which all […]
Tai chi, as I’m sure you know, is an internal Chinese martial art, now much practised here for its health and fitness benefits – low impact exercise relieving stress […]
This walk will be in North London, about 8 miles long. The route will take us through some elegant squares of Islington and other points of interest to Camden, and […]
You may have noticed that the thermometer has taken a downward turn lately, and the Hall is as much affected as anywhere else. So this week, and possibly next week’s […]
No Oilskins or Sou'westers Required! Our late Tuesday night watering hole, Ruskin House, hosts various musical evenings, including jazz, folk and blues. Occasionally, specific concerts are organised, sometimes as charity […]
Food, drink, games, music, general jollity Update 15th December Christmas Party Night, 20th December, is taking shape, and you have a part to play, so before I send out […]
The walk is roughly 8 miles and involves no uphill sections. We pass the Sportsman Pub in Mogador and the cafe and loos at Reigate Hill. Halfway along there is […]