A late addition to the Programme, following on from the Brockham Bonfire . . . I 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). Best to […]
Gloria has a highly recommended tale to tell of her life on the front line of Registrations!
Meet at East Croydon Station 0850. We 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 £9 full price – 33% Discount with a Rail Card. Even cheaper for those with a Freedom pass or 60 […]
Andy will take us on an educational stroll - things you never knew about Croydon geology. The Croydon Geology Walk will start from Croydon Minster Parish Church near Reeves Corner at 11 am on Sunday 12th November. The walk starts in Croydon town centre, crosses parkland, goes through woods and up a steep wooded hill […]
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 – you can see a range of her publications and activities on her website here. From her introduction: I am […]
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. 7.30pm, Thursday, 16th November. Saigon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant 63 South End, Croydon, CR0 […]
This event has had to be postponed to a later date as it's emerged that trains to Cambridge will not be running in November. We'll try to reschedule for a later date, and to schedule something else for this date.
A late addition to the Programme after the postponement of Saturday's Cambridge trip. I will be visiting the Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon this coming Sunday when the festival of Loy Krathong will be celebrated. If you are interested in joining me you can do so at 12:30 at the front of East Croydon station […]
A Tour de France . . . Italy and Portugal, by way of their wines This year’s hotly anticipated Wine event is Tuesday evening at the Hall, and is a little different this time as we won’t have a competitive element. Let Alan explain: Hello all, Tuesday's wine tasting is more of a wine tour. […]
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 […]