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SUMMARY:Bike ride -  Horsham to Croydon
DESCRIPTION:Hi all.  I am leading a cycle ride on Sunday 30 August.  It will involve going out by train to Horsham and cycling back to Croydon.  Meet at East Croydon booking hall at 8.55am sharp.  (Or join train at later stations\, see below.)  Preferable already with your ticket.\n\nIt will be possible to avoid cycling the whole route back to Croydon by catching a train from somewhere on the line between Horsham and Croydon.  (e.g. Merstham)  You should adopt a flexible and patient attitude.  The precise route back to Croydon will not be known until we are underway.   Therefore it is not possible to say how long the ride will be.  Having said that\, I aspire to come back over Farthing Downs and likely a fair bit of Brighton Road from Coulsdon north (rail geek pun).   The whole route would likely be between 30 and 40 miles.  We have the whole day.  Few big hills!\n\nBring some food / snacks and plenty of drink to keep you going.  We will hope for a cafe or pub stop or stops along the way but a full pub meal cannot be guaranteed.\n\nGetting there\nThe train I intend to catch is the 9.12 Thameslink service to Horsham (arriving 10.06).  This is a slow stopping service but the benefit is the generous space on such a train for lots of cyclists.  Cos obvs I’m expecting  hoard!  The disadvantage is it only hourly.  Bring a packed breakfast / coffee!?\n\nThe train will call at these intermediate stations:  Purley 9.17; Cousldon South 9.21; Redhill 9.31; Gatwick Airport 9.44.\n\nAs it is a Thameslink service\, don’t buy the ‘Advance Single’ for use only on Southern trains.  I suggest buying an anytime single which is £17.60 or get a third off with a suitable railcard.\n\nThe cycle will be predominantly on road.  Or off road tracks with a firm cycling surface such as a bit of the ‘Downs Link’.   So very narrow tyres will be uncomfortable.\n\nLook forward to seeing you.\nAndrew\n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bike-ride-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260831T170000
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SUMMARY:Carshalton EcoFair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hi all\nI am promoting the Carshalton EcoFair that takes place on bank holiday Monday.  Used to be known at Carshalton Environmental Fair.\nHeld in Carshalton Park\, Ruskin Road\, 10.30am to 8.00pm.  Live music and entertainment\, “inspiring ideas\, great food and family activities”.\n\nIf you’d like to travel together\, meet at bus stop E8 adjacent to East Croydon station on Dingwall Road (outside BoxPark) at 11.55am to catch bus SL7.  We will arrive at the fair approx. 12.30pm.  £10 entry fee.\n\nWe don’t have to stick together at the fair.  I expect we will bump into each other as we amble around.\n\nI expect a mat to sit on might be helpful.  They may allow folding chairs\, please investigate yourself.  Hat\, sunscreen\, water bottle etc.\n\nEcoFair 2026 – EcoLocal(opens in new tab)\n\nRegards\nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-ecofair-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T103606Z
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SUMMARY:Rarely Seen Croydon from the 1860s on
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The Art Evening previously scheduled has had to be postponed – watch for announcements of a new date\n \nLocal history enthusiast and picture collector\, Simon\, recently gave us his “Croydon: how you may have known it” photo gallery\, to general acclaim. \nNow he returns with more of his little-seen pictures of bygone Croydon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/art-evening/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simon":MAILTO:simonwilkins@mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T231122Z
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SUMMARY:Green Spaces Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\n\nI will be leading the FINAL Croydon Green Spaces Walk on Sunday 6th September.\n\nThis will be covering the green spaces we have not previously visited in Purley\, Kenley and Coulsdon.\nIt seems very urban but its a surprisingly “green” route and many of the places I had never visited before.\n\nWhere\nMeet outside Tesco’s bus stop in Godstone Road (opposite the Jolly Farmers pub) at 10.30am.\n\nFrom here we will be walking down the Godstone Road and turn up Foxley Hill Road and into Foxley Woods and a footpath that takes us up to the Wattenden pub for our lunch stop. We then walk to Old Coulsdon and through woods and across Coulsdon Manor Golf course and via Coulsdon Woods to end our walk in Coulsdon town centre where there is a pub and cafes.\n\nIts about 7 miles in total so not a long walk and we can stop for ice creams at Grange Park in Old Coulsdon\, and at the Manor at the golf course for toilets and refreshments along the way and I aim to get to Coulsdon town between 4.30 to 5pm.\n\nThere are plenty of buses and trains from Coulsdon at the end of the route.\n\nWhat to bring:\nDecent footwear such as good walking shoes or boots if its been wet and likely muddy as we go along some steep tracks.\nBring water if it is a hot day.\nFood and drinks are available at the pub and shops at Old Coulsdon.\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club\n\nI look forward to seeing you all!\nAndy\n07751182930
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/green-spaces-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260908T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T113120Z
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SUMMARY:Croydon Night of Dance
DESCRIPTION:After so many of us enjoyed last year’s extravaganza – mostly watching the experts\, with beer in hand\, but some occasionally being enticed into the fray – we’re gathering again for an entertaining time. \n“Join us on Tuesday 8th September for a night of music\, mirth and magic as a multitude of Morris maids and men do mingle and make merry at our Night Of Dance.” \nLast year’s frolics \nSpot the COPSE people!\n\n \nOrganised by the North Wood Morris Men\, this event will showcase other traditional dance teams\, taking in the Oval and Builders Arms pubs and points in between. \nMore details to be released when available. \nWhere to meet?\nYou can arrive at any time\, and we expect to move around a bit during the evening\, but we’ll start by assembling in the vicinity of the Oval Tavern from about 7.30 to 8.00.  \n&
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-night-of-dance/
LOCATION:Oval Tavern\, Croydon\, 131 Oval Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6BR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social,Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260912T092922Z
CREATED:20260912T092922Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Day
DESCRIPTION:There is no planned event today on our outdoor Programme \nHeritage Open Day.  Click the below for Heritage Open Day events \nHomepage \nOpen House Festival
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/heritage-open-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T140237Z
CREATED:20251220T215302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T140237Z
UID:7061-1789286400-1789750800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manor and Ashbury Resort Okehampton
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Ireen if you are interested in going or have any queries. \nManor & Ashbury Resorts – Leisure\, Craft\, Spa\, Golf and Sports
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/manor-and-ashbury-resort-okehampton/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T194526Z
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UID:7394-1789498800-1789509600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Croydon Pub Social
DESCRIPTION:Quite a few COPSE members will be away at The Manor this week\, so there WON’T be a club night at the Church Hall tonight. \nConsequently\, for those interested\, I’m organising  a “Central Croydon Pub Crawl” 🍺🍷🍸 🍵\, where the plan is as follows => \n1) from 7pm to 8.30pm (approx) \n“The Spread Eagle” pub in Katherine Street\, and because there’s live football on TV I’ve already booked  two tables (4 + 5) at the back by the window for those wanting a meal. See food options on their website https://whelanspubs.co.uk/whelans-premium/the-spread-eagle/ \n2) from 8.35pm to 9.20pm (approx) \n“The Dog” pub in Surrey Street\, which has now a covered “Wilderness Garden”. You can find food options on their website https://www.thedog.pub/\, and they tell me they serve it until 10pm. \n3) from 9.30pm until later \n“The Royal Standard” pub under the Croydon fly-over in Sheldon Street\, which only serves snacks. \nif you have any queries\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam \nkeithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk \nmobile/ text = 07749 515486
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-13/
LOCATION:Spreadeagle Pub\, 39-41 Katharine St\, Croydon\, CR0 1NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260915T231125Z
CREATED:20260713T232747Z
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UID:7453-1789898400-1789923600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Architecture walk
DESCRIPTION:Hello all\nThe walk will be in the Kensington area of west London\, so many properties on a more grand scale.\nMeet at East Croydon Station at 9.25 for the 9.37 train to Victoria arriving 9.54. \nAnyone meeting us there\, wait by the toilets. Please let me know if doing so. \nIt will be easy walking with plenty of opportunity to return home  early. You can bring a packed lunch\, but we will have lunch at a cafe etc in the So Kensington area. But always a good idea to bring water .\nBarry \n07748 808 608.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/architecture-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T113525Z
CREATED:20260614T235528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T113525Z
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SUMMARY:Linda's Trip to Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Last year Linda went on a very adventurous trip to Colombia. Here she tells us all about the thrills and spills of life on the edge.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/lindas-colombia-trip/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T223000
DTSTAMP:20260824T213742Z
CREATED:20260824T203127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T213742Z
UID:7499-1790366400-1790375400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Best Feet Forward
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\,\n\nDetails for the next Stanley Arts ceilidh are below and I plan to make another group booking for COPSErs\, hoping we gain the necessary six for a discounted price once more.  (Normal tickets are £13.50 so no money required until I can advise the cost.)\n\n“Conquering Heroes” are a lively band for a September dose of “exercise with smiles on our faces”! \n\nClick title below for further information \n(please speak with Ireen before booking)\nCeilidh with the Conquering Heroes – Stanley Arts London\n\nIf you would like to attend\, please let me know.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/best-feet-forward/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T225144Z
CREATED:20260713T232924Z
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SUMMARY:London Loop - Hornchurch Country Park to Purfleet\, via Rainham.
DESCRIPTION:Time to pick-up from where we left off back in May! as we continue this 150 mile odyssey around the outskirts of London through parks\, woods\, suburbs and along rivers. It’s never too late to join…but you’d better hurry up (see later!)\n\nWe go from Hornchurch Country Park Discovery Centre/Cafe to Purfleet – about 8 miles or so\, including a Hill with a View. A chance to drop out at Rainham (Essex). Terrain otherwise is reasonably flat.\n\nIncludes an optional visit to Rainham Hall\, £6.50/(children £3.25)  (National Trust members free)\nOR you can\, I believe\, use their cafe without visiting the property.\n\nThen it’s down along the Thames (not the actual Thames Path which is on the south bank) with a little military and heritage museum (free)\, which may be open\, along the way\, and a cafe at the RSPB reserve Visitor Centre outside Purfleet. Pubs in Rainham and\, I believe\, at the end.\n\nOh dear\, this is\, again I believe (but one can never be absolutely sure!) the end of this ‘running’ of the LOOP\, as we have come all the way around from Erith on the south bank of the Thames since early 2023. It’s probably time to give it a rest for the next period of years\, and go and walk the Great Wall of China\, or something…\n\nBUT BUT BUT if anyone has missed a section and wants to walk it privately\, or with COPSE (either on the programme or ad hoc when there is a gap in the programme) then of course they can do so\, either with or without me! (but I can be an advisor). I leave that hanging in the air…\n\n\n\nMeanwhile\, meet at East Croydon Rail Stn at 9.00am BST (a bit of an early start  – particularly by GMT – but probably worth it for a relaxed day in the end).\n\nWe catch a Thameslink to London Bridge (15 or 21 past the hour would be good)\, Jubilee Line to West Ham\, District Line to Hornchurch Metro\,\nthen a 252 bus to Hornchurch CP (every 10-12 mins\, takes a few minutes).\n\nWe travel mostly in zone 6…but for the journey home from Purfleet this station is in a bit of a grey area as regards TFL zones BUT you CAN use Oyster pay-as-you-go from here back into London. So I’ll leave you to inquire about how this affects your ticket. Rainham (Essex) is the next station stop towards London and IS in Zone 6\, but\, of course\, we stay on the train (so this is to bear in mind if you need to touch with an Oyster card…this is far less complicated than it may sound\, it’ll all fall into place on the day!!).\n\nPaul N (no emails on the day please)\nTel. 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-hornchurch-country-park-to-purfleet-via-rainham/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T225228Z
CREATED:20260921T213901Z
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SUMMARY:West Norwood Cemetery and Crystal Palace Park
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in my “three part” COPSE walk next sunday (27th)\, this\nis the plan =>\n\nWhere to meet\nMeet at the 468 bus stop “KD” from 10.15am  outside the “former” Nestle building => 10.30am bus (approx) to\nWest Norwood high street (takes about 30 minutes) where we’ll then have a coffee/loo stop in West Norwood’s library + “picture house” cinema.\n\nThe walk\nThis leisurely four mike walk will then start outside West Norwood cemetery’s main entrance at 11.30am to find some of it’s many famous graves (including “a sugar magnate + philanthropist”\,\na “domestic goddess” + many more)\, Dulwich village + Crystal Palace park (including the recently refurbished “dinosaurs ”   .)\n\nWe’ll leave by the bottom Penge gate  + then go to either Penge East Station \, Penge West Station or buses to Croydon but there’s an option afterwards to go to “the Bridge House” pub which\nis right next to Penge West Station for drinks + possibly a  meal but being a Sunday afternoon\, it could be busy\, so we’ll just hope there’s some indoor seats left or go into the garden.\n\nIf you have any queries\, please let me know.\n\nKeith S\nmobile/text = 07749 515489\n(which is always switched on !!)\n\n(Alternative travel via train (East Croydon at 14mins  and 44 mins past the hour to West Norwood\, change at Crystal Palace).  Journey takes approx 19 mins.\nYou can also travel from West Croydon train station to West Norwood changing at Balham. Journey takes approx 36 mins.)\nThe official source for trains in Great Britain | National Rail
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/west-norwood-cemetery-and-crystal-palace-park/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T220000
DTSTAMP:20260928T000702Z
CREATED:20260615T000104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T000702Z
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SUMMARY:Manor Crafts and Leftover Currency Launch
DESCRIPTION:Many of the participants in our highly enjoyable group visits to The Manor Resort in Okehampton- whether the one a couple of weeks ago or the one we did last year – were pleased with and proud of their endeavours in the many varieties of craft workshops. \nThis evening event is a chance for them to show off and perhaps explain their achievements\, and for all of us to admire their efforts\, in a relaxed social setting. \nLeftover Currency Launch\nThis evening will also see the launch of our Leftover Currency initative in aid of Mary’s Meals\, the charity who visited us on 25th August and impressed us greatly with their programmes to feed hungry children around the world. \nDo you have unwanted money left over from foreign holidays and gathering dust at home?  Many of us do\, and collectively we can probably realise a decent amount. Make a simple impact on the lives of children by bringing it along to the club to fill our collection box. Obsolete money is also welcome. There’s no need to sort it by country or anything\, just put it in the box. \nIf your collection is too enormous to carry to the Club we can probably arrange pickup – just ask Ken. \nThey will accept: \n\nNotes\nCoins\nForeign or UK\nObsolete\, eg French Francs\, Spanish Pesetas\nOut-of-date UK\, eg large 10p\n\nWe’ll continue collecting until the end of the year\, when hopefully we’ll be able to make a significant donation.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/return-of-the-kentones/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260930T234607Z
CREATED:20260928T234203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T234607Z
UID:7622-1791021600-1791046800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:1 hour Medway river cruise and museum
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE\n\nHello\,\n\nHaving just checked the train schedules again\, I see that the 10.28 am train from East Croydon to Maidstone East is now scheduled to change at London Victoria NOT London Bridge as previously advised.  I checked this with a customer service agent at the station who helpfully printed off the Journey Itinerary.  This is typed out manually below:\n\n10.28 am Depart East Croydon\n10.45 am Arrive London Victoria\n\n10.55 am  Depart London Victoria\n12 noon Maidstone East arrive\n\n\nMatthew\n\nPLEASE BRING CASH WITH YOU TO PAY FOR THE TRIP IN CASE OF POOR SIGNAL BY THE RIVER. \n\n\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-\n\n\nHello Everyone\,\n\nI am organising a 1 hour Medway river cruise on Sat 3rd October 2026.  The cost is £10 per person and we pay at a booth by the river on the day\, shortly before we board the boat.  It is not possible to buy tickets in advance.  We will have some time to visit the Maidstone museum afterwards for those who are not in a rush to return to Croydon.  Entry is free.\n\nThe itinerary is below:\n\nMeet outside East Croydon station near the Costa at 10 am\nTrain leaves for Maidstone East at 10.28 am.  We have to change at London Bridge.\nArrive at Maidstone 12 noon and walk down to the river which will take only 10 minutes.  I will point out some interesting points of local history and curiosities on the way.\nBuy our ticket and board the boat for the 1 hour river cruise.  We will aim for the 1pm cruise (the boat leaves on the hour\, every hour)\nAfter the cruise we can visit the free museum for an hour or two which\, conveniently is on the way back to the station.\n\nThere are pubs and restaurants around the station area including two Wetherspoons so if anyone wants a drink or even a quick meal before our return\, that is possible.\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email me or text me using WhatsApp\n\nMatthew\nTel 07985 508 689
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/1-hour-medwayrriver-cruise-and-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20261001T000327Z
CREATED:20261001T000327Z
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UID:7629-1791111600-1791133200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:West Norwood Feast\, St Luke's Church and Horns Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Dear all \nOn the 1st Sunday of each month from April to December there is a great event in West Norwood which is free to attend.\n\nThere is live music in two venues a few minutes walk from each other with some seating available at each of them and plenty of standing room. The word ‘feast’ relates to the huge variety of food available both for lunch and goodies to take home afterwards. There are also lots of lovely craft stalls where you may like to start your Xmas shopping! You will find a total of up to 100 stalls in total.\n\nWhilst there I suggest we visit Charlie Chaplin’s church\, St Luke’s\, to see his piano and also take a pub break at the Horns Tavern which was Pizarro and his brother’s favourite watering hole. In case of rain food from the Feast can be eaten in the Tavern. For those who were unable to attend Keith’s walk last weekend there is also the chance to visit the famous graves in West Norwood cemetery.\n\nI suggest we meet at the same bus stop in Croydon that Keith met at last weekend ie bus stop KD outside the former Nestle building from 11.15 with view to catching a 468 bus to West Norwood which takes c 30 minutes. The event is scheduled to run till 4pm but there will be pub/cafe options available if you want to stay out longer\n\nJulie 07931 533785
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/west-norwood-feast-st-lukes-church-and-horns-tavern/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T220000
DTSTAMP:20260827T114010Z
CREATED:20260615T000222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T114010Z
UID:7403-1791315900-1791324000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gatliff Planning
DESCRIPTION:An evening dedicated to preparations for the Gatliff Marathon. \nEvery year a large dedicated team of COPSErs makes a huge effort to put on an extraordinary public event. \nAre you among them?
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-planning-5/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T220000
DTSTAMP:20261006T164705Z
CREATED:20260423T001003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164705Z
UID:7276-1791658800-1791669600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:St Matthews Quiz night (Redhill)
DESCRIPTION:Dear COPSE\n\n\n\n\nSt Matthew’s\, Redhill\, is holding its Annual Quiz on the evening of Saturday 10 October at 19.00. I have five people signed up so far. Teams are up to six people. Could we make up two teams? The questions are usually quite challenging. It is fun night out.\n\nThe cost is £15.00 per person in aid of the church’s wall repairs. A Ploughman’s Supper is included. There will be a bar on the night for you to buy drinks.\n\n\n\nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: Find Us – St Matthew’s Redhill.\n\nLet me know if you are interested.\n\nRegards\n\nMargaret
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/st-matthews-quiz-night-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T164350Z
CREATED:20261006T164254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164350Z
UID:7654-1791705600-1791738000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Polegate to Herstmonceux Bike Ride - postponed
DESCRIPTION:Sadly we’ve had to postpone this event due to transport difficulties – rail replacement buses can’t take bikes! \nWe hope to reschedule soon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/polegate-to-herstmonceux-bike-ride-postponed/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261013T220000
DTSTAMP:20260831T210950Z
CREATED:20260615T000354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T210950Z
UID:7405-1791920700-1791928800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Green Walks Talk
DESCRIPTION:Andy has done great work devising COPSE’s epic Green Spaces walks\, using ingenious mapping to cover every one of Croydon’s 127 green spaces in a series of great outings. \nHere he tells us what he found out about about the spaces – their features\, peculiarities and their intriguing history. \n \nClick the picture for the excellent Green Croydon map\, and remember that one of the many benefits of COPSE membership is that we give you a nice printed copy to treasure!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/green-walks-talk/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T063000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T164623Z
CREATED:20251220T215409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164623Z
UID:7063-1792218600-1792256400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:The 42nd Gatliff Marathon - Edenbridge
DESCRIPTION:The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk\, jog or run 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent\, Surrey and Sussex countryside. \nThe challenge is to complete the event in under 10 hours\, following the route directions and checking in at each of the checkpoints. \nPlease click the below link for information and details on how to enter. \nGatliff Marathon
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-marathon-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T123801Z
CREATED:20260827T123801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T123801Z
UID:7539-1792525500-1792531800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Our Trip to Kenya
DESCRIPTION:William\, Matthew and Nisha went on an adventurous trip to Kenya this year\, involving both volunteer construction work and a wildlife safari. \nHere they illustrate their experiences in video and still photos.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/our-trip-to-kenya/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T164553Z
CREATED:20261006T164553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164553Z
UID:7657-1792834200-1792861200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Epping Forest Walk
DESCRIPTION:Watch this space for details.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/epping-forest-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T164844Z
CREATED:20261006T164844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T164844Z
UID:7659-1792920600-1792947600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dorking to Redhill Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:Watch this space for details.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/dorking-to-redhill-bike-ride/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T074500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T124329Z
CREATED:20260827T124329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T124329Z
UID:7543-1793087100-1793136600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:It’s our Annual General Meeting\nYour opportunity to look back at the past year and forward to the next. Reports will be made\, officials elected\, motions tabled\, awards handed out and good deeds applauded. \nAll are welcome – looking forward to our usual large AGM turnout. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/agm-7/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T224427Z
CREATED:20260521T020215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T224427Z
UID:7338-1793174400-1794416400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Guangzhou and Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Dear  Members\,\n\nI’m going to be organising a trip to Guangzhou (Canton) and Hong Kong running from the 28th October to the 11th November. It will be organised along the lines of the Berlin and Amsterdam trips\, that is\, anyone who wants to join the trip will be responsible for booking their own accommodation and transportation. There will\, therefore\, be a fair amount of flexibility in regards to how you travel to the area\, where you choose to stay and when you choose to go. That means that you will be free to leave and join when and where you please.\n\nThe plan for the timing of the trip is to be in Guangzhou for the first 8 days and in Hong Kong for the latter 5 or 6 days. There are flights available where you can fly in to Guangzhou and fly out of Hong Kong and travel between the two is quite straightforward. You could also consider flying into and out of Hong Kong as there is more availability to there from London and flights can be cheaper than flying in to Guangzhou. At the moment\, indirect flights are showing up for around 600 to 650 pounds. Unfortunately\, other than flying\, alternative options are not particularly practical. As for accommodation options\, these are numerous and there are hostels and hotels in both places\, however\, hotels tend to be relatively expensive in Hong Kong whereas in Guangzhou there are many cheap decent hotels available. For example\, I’ve just had a quick look for the period I’m planning on being there and there was a Chinese chain hotel in a good location in Guangzhou (near the Chen Clan Temple) coming up for around 23 pounds a night for a room for 2.\n\nAs some of you may know\, I lived and worked in Guangzhou for some years and I’m planning on showing you the different sides and sites of there. These will be as varied as seeing the more modern buildings such as the Guangzhou Opera House (designed by Zaha Hadid) and the Canton Tower (pictured in the photo attached) to the Qing era buildings which remain; to temples and parks. We may also take day or longer trips out of Guangzhou. As for Hong Kong\, when I was living in Guangzhou\, it was a place I visited fairly regularly and where I used to go hiking. Hong Kong is of course\, known for its urban landscapes and shopping but in addition to that I’m planning on visiting an outlying island or two and taking you on a hike or two.\n\nIf anyone is interested in joining me\, they can email me and I will be able to give them further details\, advice and suggestions.\n\n\n\n\nBest wishes\,\nGreg
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/guangzhou-and-hong-kong/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165059Z
CREATED:20261006T165059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T165059Z
UID:7661-1793437200-1793466000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Veteran Car Run
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/veteran-car-run-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261103T213000
DTSTAMP:20260827T142551Z
CREATED:20260827T124500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T142551Z
UID:7545-1793735100-1793741400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Event tba
DESCRIPTION:Watch this space!👀
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-14/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T165215Z
CREATED:20261006T165215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T165215Z
UID:7664-1794045600-1794070800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:North London Nostalgia Walk
DESCRIPTION:Watch this space for details.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/north-london-nostalgia-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260927T172557Z
CREATED:20260827T125435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260927T172557Z
UID:7549-1794337200-1794351600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cryer Arts Folk Night
DESCRIPTION:Another chance to go back to Cryer Arts Centre for their monthly Folk Night\, which starts at 7.30pm (doors open upstairs earlier). \nYou can buy a £6 ticket  on their website or pay at the door\, where I’ll be in their restaurant/bar from about 5.30pm. \nBuses SL7\, 157 + 407 from Croydon stop  opposite\, as does the 127 bus from Purley\, and there’s plenty of free nearby parking after 6.30pm. \nif you have any queries\, please let me know. \nKeith S
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cryer-arts-folk-night/
LOCATION:CryerArts Centre\, 39 High St\, Carshalton\, Surrey\, SM5 3BB
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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