Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 to 4, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. Newbies can click on the map above to see what the Capital Ring is all about. This leg will ease us gently into the New Year with a […]
This Tuesday is the nearest to COPSE’s 92nd birthday so we’re having a bit of a celebration. There’ll be some fun, games and . . . CAKE!, […]
Hello I have been requested to do the section between Coulsdon and Nonsuch Park, near Ewell and Cheam via Woodmansterne, Clockhouse, Oaks Park and past another prison! If you missed it in 2024, here's your chance to catch up. Distance around 8 to 9 miles, fairly straightforward with the odd ascent, refreshment possibilities at Clockhouse, Oaks Park […]
The Programme: Please note we'll be taking £3 at the door to cover costs for this evening - a bargain any Scot would be proud to claim! Fair fa' your […]
Update Our ski destination has changed to Arc 2000 Paradiski, France -------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPSE powder hounds hit the slopes for a winter adventure in the Skiarea Campiglio Brenta Dolomites. Sat. 31st Jan. […]
Well, we shall try to grab it! Yet again, non-skiing COPSErs will be attempting to wrestle the prize (sometimes a fairly substantial pot of ££s) away from the regular teams […]
1) POLLOCK'S TOY MUSEUM We have been invited to make a group visit to this little museum that is proud to be in Croydon. It houses many interesting traditional and […]
There is a mish mash of things packed into two storeys of his house- an Egyptian sarcophagus being the highlight. There are several Hogarth paintings with him being the ‘father of British satire’ according to Ian Hislop editor of Private Eye. Homepage | Sir John Soane's Museum How much does the museum cost ? Entry […]
Hear about the highlights of our trip to Okehampton, and a chance to tell your own tale of the goings-on. It’s also a bit of a taster for our […]
It's time, once again, to pick up the LOOP* and continue on from last time when we finished at Enfield (Gordon Hill stn). We shall continue along the Turkey Brook and come off the LOOP to visit Forty Hall, a Jacobean mansion on the outskirts of Enfield, which you can go inside, stroll the gardens, and maybe […]