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SUMMARY:Barry's Evening Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Large numbers will be away sampling the nightlife of Berlin. For those remaining\, Barry will lead a gentle  local stroll in the waning sunshine. \n\nMeet at Blackhorse Lane Tram Stop 19.30. \nW3W: ///shared.hails.apples. \nThis is about 9 minutes from E.Croydon on an Elmers End or Beckenham Junction tram (not New Addington) Also bus 197 stops nearby. \nWe will walk through the Brickfields Park to Tennison Road\, then via Enmore Road to South Norwood Country Park. After a circuit of that we will return from Arena Tram Stop about 21.00. \nTrams back to E.Croydon from there\, or alight at Addiscombe for a drink at the Claret & Ale\, just 30 seconds from that tram stop. A very pleasant little pub!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-2/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
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SUMMARY:Dorking - Day of Dance; Reigate Summer Festival - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Any COPSErs who come down to Dorking can gather to watch some colourful and energetic dancing\, wander around the quite pleasant town together\, locating a few of the local pubs\, share a lunch break in one of those –  or choose between the many coffee shops and other eateries.\n\nI leave individuals to work out their own transport arrangements (at present\, I am still in Berlin!) but I shall be travelling to Dorking by car.\n\nI suggest those wanting to enjoy the mass dance display at the start\, head for arrival at the Dorking Halls by 10.30am.  I aim to be there by then and shall be looking for some of you!\n\nTo conclude the day out\, please continue to the bottom of this message to see input from Margaret\, with her invitation to transfer eastwards to Reigate for the evening.\n\nHopefully\, phone signals will be good in Dorking town and any of you can reach me on my mobile\, as the daytime progresses.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best 07968 035522\n\n\n\n\n\n \nIreen and I are joining forces to offer an evening of music in Reigate to complement your Day of Dance in Dorking. It is very easy to get to Reigate from Dorking by train or bus. \n \nReigate Summer Festival: Home – Reigate Summer Festival is a new event for this year celebrating  various local arts groups.\n \nI will be there to promote Renewed Hope\, one of the three charities being supported by the festival:Reigate Summer Festival 2024 – GiveWheel.\n \nI suggest meeting at the Market Stores pub from 18:00 to discover what is on:\nSchedule – Reigate Summer Festival. The pub is very close to the main music venue\, the Tunnel Stage. We could also find somewhere to eat\, but it would be good to book this in advance.\n\nRegards\n \nMargaret
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/dorking-day-of-dance/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:Woolwich Dockyards Walk
DESCRIPTION:I will be leading a walk on Sunday 16th June to Woolwich Dockyard. \nWe will meet at East Croydon station at 9.50 to catch the 10:03 East Croydon (platform 4) Thameslink towards Bedford which arrives 10:20 London Bridge. Then we catch the 10:31 from London Bridge (platform 1) to Woolwich Dockyard arriving at 10.50. \nIf you wish to meet at London Bridge or Woolwich Dockyard please let me know. \nI aim that we visit both Woolwich Dockyard and the Woolwich Arsenal during the walk which will take around 4 hours and about 8 km (5 miles). \nIt will be along paved areas and through parks so light walking shoes are fine. \nFor added excitement I am planning that we sail on the Woolwich Ferry to North Woolwich and return via the foot tunnel. \nWe will end up at the Great Harry\, the Wetherspoons pub in Woolwich\, for a late lunch at about 3 pm -so you might like to bring a sandwich to keep you going. \nWe will return from Woolwich Arsenal station to London Bridge\, and then to East Croydon station. \nLet me know if you are going to come along and look forward to seeing you on Sunday 16th! \nCheers \nAndy Thompson \n07751182930 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/woolwich-dockyards-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:Down the Canal\, with Barry and Gill Goodman
DESCRIPTION:Astonishingly\, it’s nearly three years since Barry and Gill entertained us with their Traditional Treasures\, an evening of revelations and songs about the oddities of English life. \nNow they’re back with their new presentation\, Down the Canal\, the story of Britain’s canals in words\, pictures and song. As they describe it: \nA look into the history of Britain’s canals – the builders\, the life of the working community\, the decline of the working boats and the revival of the waterways in recent times\, illustrated with photographs\, archive pictures and songs (with which you are very welcome to join in!). \nIf I’m not mistaken\, this picture on Barry’s website was taken at our Hall!\n  \nBarry describes himself as a singer\, musician\, songwriter\, caller and folk arts educator. Lots more information is available at his website: http://www.barrygoodmanfolk.co.uk/
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/down-the-canal-with-barry-goodman/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240623
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SUMMARY:Day Trip to Lewes
DESCRIPTION:For those interested in my walk on saturday (22nd) around Lewes. this\nis the plan =>\n\nfrom 9.15am meet at EC stn to buy tickets => 9.40am direct train to Lewes\n(trains are half hourly\,so if anyone’s late they can give me a call to find\nout where we are)\n\nreturn ticket price from zone 6 with a senior railcard are  £17.10\n\nfirst of all\, we’ll go to the information centre when you can decide whether\nto stay with me for a leisurely walk around this historic Sussex market town or “do your own thing”.\n\nplaces of interest include\n—————————————-\n1) lewes castle + museum(£10/£9 entry)\n2) anne of cleves house museum (£6.60/£6 entry)\n3) “the john harvey tavern” (alongside  the river ouse) + their brewery shop\n4) lewes railway land nature local nature reserve\n5) lots of “quaint” shops\, cafes\, pubs (but sadly no wetherspoons !!)\n+ restaurants  mostly along the high street which crosses the river ouse\n\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/day-trip-to-a-sussex-market-town/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240625T223000
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Soirée? Tertulia? Picnic? Be there!
DESCRIPTION:Full Details Now Available Here\nThe belated appearance of the sun has brought out Andrew’s Mediterranean streak! This week he will host a ‘bring and share’ event\, aiming for the relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere of an Ibiza beach bar at sunset. \nThe Hall on Tuesday Evening (artist’s impression!)\n  \nThis will follow\, of course\, the COPSE diy tradition\, and contributions are invited from all. \nFirst\, what will be laid on?\n\nThere’ll be sangría\, made to an ancient Brogan family recipe\nOther drinks\, as may be found in the darkest recesses of our store room\nMusic and video to capture the imagination (I know\, it takes a lot of it to convert South Croydon to Ibiza\, but still . . .)\nBeach games are a possibility we’re exploring\n\nAnd what can we all do? (I hear you ask)\n\nBring picnic food to share\, especially with a Med tendency. (Feed a few\, mass catering not expected!)\nBring drinks\, hard or soft\, if sangría or store room pot luck isn’t your thing\nRaise the tone of the occasion by summer themed readings of your choice – prose\, poetry\, song or incoherent howl\, all are welcome\nIf possible\, dress for the occasion. The choice is yours\, though we may draw the line at mankinis.\nFor music\, we’ll make an Ibiza Beach Bar playlist. You may not want to leave this in my hands  – send your suggestions to Ken\, any time up to Tuesday evening\nAny spare flowers from your gardens or other legal sources would be welcome to display in the hall – and take them home or otherwise donate them after\n\n  \nAnd\, averse as we all are to washing up\, bring your own eating and drinking equipment and take it away afterwards. \nAny questions? Ask Andrew or Ken. \n  \nCome along\, and enjoy – ¡buen provecho todos!\n\n(Early Warning\, superseded by full details above)\nAn evening of sophistication – elegant canapés\, daring cocktails and dazzling conversation among your fashionably-coiffed and designer-clad COPSE colleagues. \n \nOr possibly not. \nDetails soon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/barrys-evening-stroll/
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:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:Local Restaurant Evening Meal
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, 27th June.\nTime: 7.00pm.\nVenue: “Noto” (previously known as “Aqua”)\, 33 – 35 South End.\n(Walking towards Croydon from our old watering hole\, “The Skylark”\, the restaurant is just a little further along\, on the right.)\nCuisine: “Mediterranean”\, with a bias to Greek and Italian.  A new menu will be in place prior to our visit but the variety should be similar to the present one.\n\nI am told several COPSE Members have happily eaten there in the past.  I was there recently with a friend.  Food was good and service was friendly and efficient.  We shall have a separate room for our use and I hope to have the tables arranged conference-style (depending on our numbers) so that we are not just in a long straight line.\n\nPlease let me know\, if you would like to go on the dining list.\n\nRegards\,\n\nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-restaurant-evening-meal/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:3 Rivers Cycle Ride
DESCRIPTION:Meet Croydon Minster 9.30am. https://w3w.co/sheet.stop.fits \nJoin the Wandle Trail. \nI had planned to go to the Wandle Industrial Museum just off the Wandle Trail but this does not open\, I found out\, until 2pm. But good news: Merton Abbey Priory\, which was due to be closed until August\, opens again this weekend and does contain\, along with the history of the Priory\, the industrial history of the Wandle. \nCoffee break at Watermill Cafe Merton Abbey Mills. \nCycle on to River Thames via Wandle Trail. \nCross over the Thames to the North Bank\, cycle lanes from Chelsea Bridge to Greenwich\, cross to South Bank at London Bridge. \nStop at Servewell Cafe Bermondsey\, Close to the cafe there is a large stainless steel sculpture of a cyclist and an opportunity for a group photo\, then onwards to the Waterfront at Greenwich. \nJoin Waterlink Trail to South Norwood\, another cafe stop near Ladywell Park \nDistance approx 40 miles\, ebikes welcome. \nJohn Eden eden.john1949@gmail.com \n07528299972.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/3-rivers-cycle-ride/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240628T163131Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Evening
DESCRIPTION:Another in our series of events capitalising on the vast intellects and literary leanings of COPSE members. \nCome along and tell us about a book you like\, or even one you don’t. Or give us a reading – prose or poetry. Or then again\, just turn up to listen to the wisdom paraded before you and have an interesting discussion.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/literary-evening-5/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240621T160706Z
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SUMMARY:Camping Trip in Cornwall
DESCRIPTION:We will be at Sandparks Campsite\, Widemouth Bay\, Cornwall – just down the coast from Bude.  The campsite doesn’t have its own website\, but you see details on Pitchup.com or ukcampsite.co.uk .  The cost is £15 pppn\, electric hookup is £8 per night.  We can all camp together.\n\nThere is a pub and chip shop close by\, as is the beach.\n\nPublic transport option is train to Okehampton then bus to Bude.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camping-trip-in-cornwall/
CATEGORIES:Camping,Further Afield,Outdoor Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:Gomshall/Abinger Circular Walk
DESCRIPTION:An 8 mile walk in the Surrey countryside\, on woodland paths and quiet country lanes\, with an optional pub stop at the finish. \nSome rough ground and possible mud\, so boots advised. \nGetting there\nMeet at East Croydon Station\, 9.15 for 9.25 train. \nOther ways of joining us: \n\nat Redhill Station for the 10.10 train to Gomshall\nat Gomshall Station at 10.30 to start the walk
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/country-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240709T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:Streatham Stroll
DESCRIPTION:NOTE this is Plan B. The original Beckenham and Kelsey Park stroll has been affected by a tram strike\, so Keith has come up  with an attractive alternative.  \nLater update: the tram strike has been called off\, but we’re sticking to the Streatham Stroll. \nMeet at Streatham Station (not Streatham Common or Streatham Hill!) at 7pm for a 7.15 start\, then an easy evening circular amble of about 3 miles to and through the greenery of Streatham Common and The Rookery. \nThere are opportunities for tea stops\, and we’ll finish about 9 at The Bull pub\, where food is an option. \nGetting There\nStreatham Station is on Streatham High Road\, Streatham\, London\, SW16 6HP. There are half-hourly trains from East Croydon (amongst other places)\, and it’s also on bus routes 60\, 159\, 133 and P13.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/beckenham-kelsey-park-stroll/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T180000
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SUMMARY:"Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk / Great North Wood Walk: North
DESCRIPTION:This walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on the northern parts of the borough. \nFul details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come aong and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the two options: a full day or a half day. \nThe Full Day covers 14 miles and will visit 32 green spaces\, combining the morning and afternoon sections. \n\nThe Morning Section\n7.5 miles\, 17 green spaces. \nMeet 9.15am at East Croydon tram stop. \nW3W: https://w3w.co/making.gravy.point \n\nThe Afternoon Section\n6.5 miles\, 15 green spaces\, joining up with those continuing from the morning walk. \nMeet 1.30pm outside Woodland Café\,\n1451 London Road\nNorbury\nSW16 4AQ. \nW3W: https://w3w.co/risky.force.trails \n200 yards from Norbury station\, buses 50\, 255 and 109 pass by. \n(Attendees can come to Woodland Café or adjacent Affogato Café from 12.30; and phone Andrew on 07985 936953 / check WhatsApp twilight zone group.) \nEnding\nThe walk ends on Whitehorse Lane.  From where buses run to Croydon Town centre.  Or\, continue to Julie’s via two bus stops or ½ mile walk. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 13 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July\nSunday 11 August\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday)\nSunday 1 September.\n\nWe hope to repeat some or all of the walks during the week to enable as many as possible to participate. \nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk-great-north-wood-walk/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T223000
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SUMMARY:Visitors Open Evening
DESCRIPTION:We welcome all visitors to come along to a sociable evening and the chance to find out what we do.\nOur members will meet and greet you from 8.15pm.  Coffees and teas available.  There’ll be a free raffle ticket just for coming through the door – with the possibility of winning a prize donated by the outdoor shop\, Decathlon! \nFind us at:\nSouth Croydon United Church Hall\nAberdeen Road\nCR0 1EQ\n\nThe entrance to the hall is on Heathfield Road\, next to the Church.  Very close to the main road\, which is served by many buses. For drivers\, street parking is free in the evenings\, providing you stay south of Coombe Road.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-open-evening-4/
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:20240721T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240721T170000
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SUMMARY:Visitors' Cycle Ride and Walk
DESCRIPTION:John will be leading the cycle ride and Ken the walk. \nBoth walkers and cyclists will start by meeting near the War Memorial\, outside Croydon Central Library on Katharine Street. \n Meet from 11.15am for departure at 11.30am \nWalkers will enjoy “A Wander Along the Wandle” (about 5 miles total)\, starting by tram from George Street to the Wandle Park stop and then enjoying parklands and ponds\, with their history to explore. \nCyclists will enjoy “A Wheeling Along the Wandle” (12 to 14 miles total)\, cycling from Croydon and making visits to Merton Abbey Priory Museum and Wandle Industrial Museum. \nThere will be lunchtime refreshment stops for both groups but you could also choose to bring a packed lunch and drinks with you. \nBoth walkers and cyclists will meet again about 5pm in Carshalton for an optional pub visit to end the afternoon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-cycle-ride-and-walk/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240723T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240704T151546Z
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SUMMARY:Andy's Mapping and Geography Quiz
DESCRIPTION:A light-hearted way to find out how much you already know about mapping and geography – particularly some places near to home. \nIt’ll be multiple choice\, so nobody has to think too hard\, and you might actually learn something. \nA fun evening in prospect. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mapping-quiz/
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:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240621T161425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T112301Z
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SUMMARY:Ruskin House Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:An annual festival featuring folk and blues music\, with food stalls and licensed bars. COPSE members will be in attendance and will be hosting a stall there.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ruskin-house-garden-party-3/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240715T194415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T151409Z
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SUMMARY:Epping Ongar Railway Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:This involves journeying to Epping to the north west of London at the end of the London Underground Central Line.  There we will find the “Epping Ongar” heritage railway – lots of description at the website https://www.eorailway.co.uk/.\n\n\nSunday 28 July is the last day of their Real Ale and Cider Festival https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/.\n\n\nAs well as enjoying steam engines\, old railway stuff\, riding old trains and hanging around delightful stations in picturesque Essex countryside\, you can enjoy the dulcet tones of London’s Transport Choir featuring yours truly. There are food stalls as well as a beer stall at North Weald station.  And beer sold on trains and at Ongar.\n\nTickets\nYou will need a ticket for the Epping Ongar Railway beer and cider festival event.  Get it here: https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/.\n\n\nGetting There\nI recommend getting there by public transport.  A bit of a trek maybe but ‘just’ a ride to the end of the Central Line\, transfer to a specially provisioned heritage bus (included in event ticket) for a short ride to North Weald station.  See notes below.  From where trains depart south to the old Epping Forest station (no alighting!) or north to Ongar station.  The route was until the 1980’s part of the London Underground system.  (The heritage trains running now are full size mainline type not old ‘tube trains’.)\n\n\nMore details in the links shared above.\n\nNotes\n\n\nThe Central Line does not directly connect with the heritage railway.  It is necessary to take a (specially provisioned heritage) bus from Epping station.  Suitable bus departures are 10.25 or 10.55.  The journey from Epping LU station to the heritage railway is 10 minutes.\nI intend to be at Epping for the 10.25 bus.  So that means catching the 9.03 Thameslink from East Croydon.  So that in turn means meeting at 8.50.  If you prefer not such an early start\, you could slip these times by half an hour.\nIn order to get the most out of the choir in action\, I think you should arrive at the Epping Ongar railway (North Weald station) by 11.30.  So\, as previously mentioned\, that means the connecting bus from Epping LU station at 10.55.  (Or 10.25 earlier\, which will enable you to do a quick trip from North Weald to Epping Forest and back by 11.30.)\nAllow 1 hour and 20 minutes East Croydon to Epping LU station.\nConfused?  Even more detail on heritage train timetable and connecting heritage bus timetable here: https://www.eorailway.co.uk/visit/date/28-07-2024/\nStill confused?  Just meet me at East Croydon ticket hall at 8.50am sharp.\nWe travel to London Bridge first.  Walk across to Bank underground station (or tube it if feeling lazy / pressed for time) and pick up the Central Line.\nWe depart Epping around 5pm for return home.\nI will be able to inform you where and when the choir are performing nearer the time – preferably share with you during the journey there if you make the early start.\n\n\n\n\n\nCheers!\nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/epping-ongar-railway-beer-festival/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240730T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240704T151720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T104156Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Nothing on at the Hall!\nThe plan is to meet at 6.45pm – 7pm outside East Croydon railway station. \nWalk through Pàrk Hill to Lloyd Park then Coombe Gardens\, the viewpoint\, Heathfield and finish at Coombe Road tram stop for the return to Croydon. Total distance approximately 4 miles. \nIf you are delayed en-route please phone me (07403 808 007). \nNo need to book in now – If it is raining on the day I will wait as plànned and see who turns up. \n  \nPeter
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-stroll-2/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240802T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240703T151954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T134119Z
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SUMMARY:Sidmouth Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a folk music fan this is your opportunity to attend a week long festival held in beautiful Sidmouth\, Devon in the company of COPSE members! \nRead all about it at https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/about-us/. \nThis year’s full Programme has now been released. Click the picture to appreciate the huge scope and scale of this event. \n \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sidmouth-folk-festival-4/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Further Afield
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240703T160744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T162206Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal Walk from Norman's Bay to Hastings
DESCRIPTION:We will follow the coastline from Norman’s Bay to Hastings\, a distance of approximately 13km. \nHere follows an outline of what is planned and what you need to do to join me on this walk if you’re interested.\n\nI will be going by train to the coast and will alight at Norman’s Bay which is on the same line that goes on to Hastings. If you would like to join me\, I will be at the front of East Croydon station at 9.45 and we will catch the 10.02 Southern train to Hastings that should be leaving from platform 3. You will need to get a return to Hastings which will allow us to get out at Norman’s Bay and to return from Hastings.  At the moment\, ticket prices with a railcard are showing up on https://uk.trip.com/ at around 18 pounds.\n\nFrom Norman’s Bay\, the plan is to walk along the seafront towards Hastings for a distance of around 9 miles.  The tide will be high but we should be able to pass along the beach. I have done this walk before but the tide was not high at the time. It is mostly flat though we will be walking along shingle for part of the way. If you do not wish to do the whole distance there are options for catching the train prior to getting to Hastings.\n\nWe will be passing through Bexhill on the way where we will stop to visit the De La Warr Pavilion which has three art exhibitions on over the summer. https://www.dlwp.com/.  Food and drink will be available in Bexhill and in Hastings but depending on your personal needs you may need to carry water and additional food.\n\nIf you would like to meet us at Norman’s Bay or elsewhere\, please let me know. The train will be arriving at Norman’s Bay at 11.30. You can contact me on the day by phone. My number is 0750 284 8808.\n\nFingers crossed for good weather on the 4th.\n\nGreg
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/coastal-walk-from-normans-bay-to-hastings/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240806T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240806T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240704T151827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T131254Z
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SUMMARY:Film Night 📽
DESCRIPTION:Movie fun with Andrew and Sandra.\nAndrew says: \nDear All.   \nWhile Ken takes a break\, Sandra and I are overseeing next Tuesday.  We’ve have decided it will be a Film Night.  Your participation is “Paramount” to its success. \nIt will be like the literary (book) evening but centred around films (i.e. feature / cinema type).  We’d like attendees to talk about/share\, briefly\, films and/or moments in films that they enjoy and think are worth shouting about. \nEven better\, would be to have a clip of the film.  We will endeavour to facilitate this.  To help\, please email me (andrewthynne@hotmail.com<mailto:andrewthynne@hotmail.com>) details to help us locate it on the world wide web.  Many clips are likely to be on YouTube.  Better still if you can download it to a usb stick and bring that.  (Search “how to download youtube videos”.) \nIf it’s a film web location that you can notify us of\, it would help us enormously if you do this soon. \nThe criteria for film clips are: \n  *   Feature / cinema film \n  *   A short video from of a COPSE event \n  *   Something that will be of interest to COPSE members\, e.g. to do with travel\, outdoors \nIf you can’t bring a clip\, don’t worry\, just be willing to tell us about it.  If you can’t remember the name of the film\, we can play “guess the film from the description”. \nSee you on Tuesday. \nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-3/
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:20240811T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240703T161221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T143835Z
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SUMMARY:"Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk: Upper Centre
DESCRIPTION:This walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on those in the Upper Central parts of the Borough. \nFull details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come along and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the two options: a full day or a half day. \nThe Full Day \nSun 11 August – “upper centre” – approx. 15 miles across the upper belly/mid-section of Croydon from Addiscombe to Addington\, Shirley\, Lloyd Park\, the town centre and as far west as Waddon Ponds.  See indicative route map below.  Note there is a mid-point / lunch stop where it is convenient to leave / join the walk.  And the afternoon section passes many public transport options if you wish to leave before the end.\nBring plenty of food and drink with you.  There will be limited opportunities to top up but at the mid-point is a Harvester pub – that’s Addington Village.  Where we can pop in for a drink.  Possibly a bite to eat if there’s time – but don’t bank on it!  Towards the end of the walk we pass through the town centre and therefore shops for refreshments top up.  Andy Thompson (“Mapman”) will be leading the walk (I hope to join at the mid-point.)\n\n\n\nThe Morning Section\nFrom Addiscombe Tram Stop to Harvesters Cricketers\, Addington Village \nStart / meet at Addiscombe tram stop at 9am. That’s on the Elmers End / Beckenham Jct branch of the tram.  Note the early start.\n\nThe Afternoon Section\nFrom Harvesters Cricketers\, Addington Village to Duppas Hill. \nWe will be at the Harvesters Cricketers from approximately 1pm and plan to set off  an hour later. This midpoint/lunch point is close to Addington Village (interchange) tramstop. \nEnding\nAfternoon cessation: the afternoon route (and morning to a large extent) passes a number of bus routes and a tram stops so you can leave the walk conveniently before its end.  But please ensure you inform Andy\, the walk leader. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 13 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July\nSunday 11 August\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday)\nSunday 1 September.\n\nWe hope to repeat some or all of the walks during the week to enable as many as possible to participate. \nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240703T161710Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening at the Proms
DESCRIPTION:This will feature music from Beethoven and new works from a BBC orchestra.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/an-evening-at-the-proms/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240813T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240813T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240704T153533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T221450Z
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SUMMARY:Ken's Kroydon Kwiz 2
DESCRIPTION:Way back in lockdown (shudder!) we Zoomed the Close To Home Quiz\, complete with roundabouts\, saving you all from going completely stir-crazy. \nBack in the Hall\, we teased out even more of your local knowledge with Ken’s Kroydon Kwiz. \nWell now it’s back – this time with even more multimedia multichannel marvellosity\, reincarnated as Ken’s Kroydon Kwiz 2. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nSorry\, she won’t be in it this time\n\n\n\n\nOn the plus side\, neither will he\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnd definitely no roundabouts!\n\n\n\n\n  \nTurn up on Tuesday to earn the admiration of your COPSE fellows as you demonstrate your knowledge of all things local and\, possibly\, odd. Guaranteed no roundabouts!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/kens-kroydon-kwiz-2/
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:20240817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240817T170000
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SUMMARY:Circular Walk from Blackheath (visiting Greenwich Park)
DESCRIPTION:An interesting day awaits anyone who cares to meet outside the The Bookshop on the Heath\, (a book shop next to Oxfam on Tranquil Vale/ Royal Parade on the edge of Blackheath this Saturday morning at 10am\, (it is situated a short walk up from Blackheath railway station on the edge of the heath on a parade of shops looking out on the edge of the heath near the church). \nYou might choose to go via London Bridge\, if you arrive at London Bridge by 9am you could then catch the 9.11 train from there to Blackheath\, then walk 5 minutes up to the bookshop. Other routes are available. \nWe’ll walk across the heath and into The Royal Greenwich Park which contains deer and items of interest\, fine views and an optional visit inside the Royal Observatory and later return to the railway station after cup of tea time!  The distance will be no more than 4 miles\, returning to Blackheath. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/circular-walk-from-blackheath-visiting-greenwich-park/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240820T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240704T152411Z
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SUMMARY:The Great North Wood: talk by CJ Schüler
DESCRIPTION:C. J. Schüler is a freelance writer\, journalist and cultural historian specialising in travel\, the arts\, the environment\, and European fiction in translation. \nIn this talk he will expand on a subject close to his heart and ours in COPSE: the history of the Great North Wood that once covered large areas of South London and still survives in patches as a series of open spaces\, targets for a number of Club walks. \nFrom the Amazon page for his book: \n \nStanding in the busy streets of South London today\, it is hard to imagine that much of this suburban townscape was once a vast wood\, stretching unbroken for almost seven miles from Croydon to the Thames at Deptford. \nIn The Wood That Built London\, C.J. Schüler takes us on a journey through time\, telling tales of invaders and trade guilds\, map makers and soldiers\, royals and working class people. From the 8th century to current conservation efforts\, Schüler offers a fresh perspective on London’s history\, with tales of murder\, Anglo-Saxon treasure\, fires\, pandemics\, the blitz and more along the way. \nThis compelling narrative history charts the fortunes of the North Wood from the earliest times: its ecology\, ownership\, management\, and its gradual encroachment by the expanding metropolis. \nMore information can be found on his website at https://cjschuler.com/. The following is extracted from his ‘About’ page: \nHis latest book\, My Dear Mr Rose: Letters to the Honorary Secretary of the Authors’ Club\, 1908–34\, appeared in a numbered limited edition by the Authors’ Club on 11 May 2023. \nThe Wood That Built London\, a history of the woodland that once covered much of South London\, was published by Sandstone Press on 7 October 2021. His travelogue Along the Amber Route: St Petersburg to Venice (also from Sandstone)\, hailed as ‘timely and powerful’ by the Financial Times on its publication in February 2020\, was shortlisted for Stanford Dolman Award and longlisted for the Jewish Quarterly-Wingate Prize. \nHe is also the author of  Writers\, Lovers\, Soldiers\, Spies: A History of the Authors’ Club of London\, 1891–2016 (Author’s Club\, 2016)\, published in 2016 to wide acclaim\, and three illustrated histories of cartography: Mapping the World (Éditions Place des Victoires/Frechmann\, 2010)\, Mapping the City and Mapping the Sea and Stars (2012). \nC. J. Schüler has written for The Independent\, The Independent on Sunday\, The Tablet\, the Financial Times and the New Statesman. A former staff member with with the Rough Guides and The Independent\, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 2011\, and was chairman of the Authors’ Club from 2008 to 2015. \nAn experienced public speaker\, he has addressed literary festivals\, bookshop events\, learned societies and community groups\, and is available for speaking engagements.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-great-north-wood-talk-by-cj-schuler/
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:20240821T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
CREATED:20240820T114817Z
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SUMMARY:Repeat North leg of 'NOW 90!' Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to walk all or part of the “north leg” of the three walks making up the  “Now 90!” Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk .   (A repeat of the same walk first done on 14 July.)   It’s getting on for 16 miles (let’s just say 14 “Barry miles”!) and takes in 31 green spaces.   There is a mid-point lunch break at Norbury (details below) so it’s possible to walk just the morning or just afternoon section. \nNote the walk visits several remnants of the Great North Wood\, the subject of Tuesday’s guest speaker talk at our Club Night. \nMorning meet point:  9.15am East Croydon tramstop (or Arena tramstop 9.30am where we start walking) \nLunch meeting point:  1.30pm Woodlands Café\, 1451 London Road\, Norbury\, SW16 4AQ (starting to walk as soon after 2.00pm as we can). \nEnding: Whitehorse Lane from where buses run to Croydon Town Centre. \nAs the walk criss-crosses various bus routes\, it’s possible to join or leave more or less anywhere.  You can call me on the number below. \n0798 593 6953 \nBring drink and snacks with you and appropriate walking gear / sun protection etc.  The route takes in parks\, playing fields\, woodland\, pavements\, some small hills\, some great views and lots of variety. \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four three walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 15 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four five six walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July: North\nSunday 11 August: Upper Centre\nWednesday 21 August: repeat of North)\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday): Lower Centre\nSunday 1 September: repeat of Upper Centre\nThursday 5 September: repeat of Lower Centre\n\nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/repeat-north-leg-of-now-90-croydon-green-spaces-challenge-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232658
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SUMMARY:North London to Camden Town Walk (8 miles)
DESCRIPTION:Meet from 9.30am at East Croydon Station\n=> 9.45am (approx) train to London Bridge \n=> Northern Line tube to East Finchley \n=> loo/coffee stop \n=> from 11am\, an eight mile “interest” urban walk (which might include some bus travelling) visiting those three London Boroughs where I’ve previously lived (Barnet\, Haringey + Camden) before “moving down south” over thirty years ago !! \nWe will be seeing “the North London delights” of Muswell Hill\, Crouch End\, Archway\, Tufnell Park + Kentish Town\, to arrive in Camden Town about 5pm where will find a “nice” pub (not the Wetherspoons alongside the Regents Canal which is always crowded + isn’t cheap !!) \nAlthough there will be a couple of short pub stops along the way\, I would recommend you bring a packed lunch just in case. \nIf you have any queries\, or maybe want to join us later during the day at  any of the Northern Line tube stations that we pass\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith S \nmobile/text = 07749 515486 \n(which is always switched on !!)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camden-walk/
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SUMMARY:"Now 90!" Croydon Green Spaces Challenge Walk: Lower Centre
DESCRIPTION:This walk will form part of COPSE’s 90th anniversary Challenge\, overall visiting\, appropriately enough\, a total of 90 of Croydon’s green spaces. On this occasion we’ll focus on those in the Lower Central parts of the Borough. \nFull details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. \nYou don’t have to take on the Challenge though\, you can just come along and enjoy the walk. \nTake your pick of the joining options below: you can opt for the whole day or any part of the walk. \nThe Full Day\nThe full route is 15 miles but there are options to join for part of the walk at mid-morning\, early lunch and late lunch\, and of course many opportunities near public transport to leave before the end. The route takes in unusual woods and parks in undulating countryside on the fringes and midsection of Croydon – from Addington to Purley via Selsdon. \nAn indicative sketch map is below but note there are two further green spaces not shown which will take the total in this walk to 30. \n \n\nThe Morning Section\nMEET 9am EAST CROYDON tramstop (15 miles to end): \nWe start walking from a bus stop in New Addington/Field Way.  But we meet at East Croydon tramstop at 9am to catch the tram to Addington Village.  If the bus timings appear suitable we will transfer at the Addington Village interchange to a bus.  (But if my travel app advises a long wait\, we may continue by tram to Field Way tramstop and walk from there.)  You could intercept us at Addington Village or tramstops on the way – just contact me to check our whereabouts.   Expect to start walking at 9.30am. \nMid-Morning Joining Option\n(11.4 miles to end): \nAfter circling New Addington we make a jaunt by tram from Kings Henry’s Drive tramstop to Coombe Lane tramstop and continue walking from there.   YOU COULD JOIN THE WALK AT COOMBE LANE tramstop – approx. time there 11.15 – please phone me to check.  You can thereby cut out 3.75 miles but miss some great scenery (yes there is some!) at New Addington. \nAnother Intermediate Point Early Lunchtime\n(9.5 miles to end): \nWe reach Selsdon and the SIR JULIAN HUXLEY WETHERSPOON pub at approx.  12.00 to 12.30 and depart there approx. 13.00.   Other cafes nearby are available.   Call me to check our timings. \nLate Lunch Joining Option\n(6 miles to end): \nWe reach Sanderstead pond and the adjoining parade of shops (Limpsfield Road) approx. 14.45 to 15.15.  Phone me to check timings.  There is a “Filtr”  café of which we may well avail ourselves. \n\nEnding\nWe END at Purley Rotary Field (Brighton Road\, town centre\, Purley).  We may well fall into the Jolly Farmers pub at Purley Cross to revive ourselves.  Approx 6.30pm I estimate.   From Purley there are of course buses and trains to the rest of the world. \n\nBring\nSuitable attire / footwear and sun protection\, food / snacks / drink etc.   We should be able to buy refreshments at the Wetherspoon pub at Selsdon (early lunch\, “Sir Julian  Huxley”) and at a café on Sanderstead (Limpsfield Road) parade.  But bring sustenance to keep you going just in case.   And bring a suitable pass for tram and bus travel. \n  \n\n \nSo What’s this Challenge?\nOver four three walks we will visit 90 green spaces.  Visit between 30 and 90 spaces and you will receive an award – bronze\, silver\, or gold for the full 90!  And you will have your achievements recognised at the “NOW 90!” Birthday event on Saturday 14 September. \n\n\n\n\nWhat\, Croydon has 90 green spaces?\nYep\, in fact 120 according to this map.\nClick it for full revelation!\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat sort of walks?\nEach complete walk will be around 15 miles.  As they are local and near public transport\, it will be possible to join for part of the walk either at predetermined points or by arrangement.  Clock up as many green spaces as you can while enjoying Croydon’s outstanding open spaces and landscape. \nRoutes will include streets\, parks\, footpaths and lanes.  Good walking shoes should be adequate.  To be eligible to receive an award there will be a small administration fee of £1. \nWhen are they?\nCurrently the four five six walks’ dates are: \n\nSunday 14 July: North\nSunday 11 August: Upper Centre\nWednesday 21 August: repeat of North\nMonday 26 August (bank holiday): Lower Centre\nSunday 1 September: repeat of Upper Centre\nThursday 5 September: repeat of Lower Centre\n\nSo how do I start?\nJust turn up to any of the walks! \n\nAny questions / more information please contact me. \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
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