Walk in Harlington, Bedfordshire
2019-04-13 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
Circular walk in Harlington, Bedfordshire. Approx. 8 miles

Start meeting time 09.30 East Croydon station – Get 0951 train to Harlington, Bedfordshire
We are walking around the clappers, it’s a hilly terrain type place.
Bring your own pack lunch

Hong Kong Talk
2019-04-16 20:30 - 22:00
Our Lovely Julie will tell us about her trip to Hong Kong

Easter trip to Big Mose Bunkhouse
2019-04-18 08:00 - 2019-04-22 17:00
Full

Quiz at The Builder's Arms Pub
2019-04-23 08:00 - 22:00 | Builder’s Arms Pub, 65 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP

Weald Walkers Wander
2019-04-28 09:00 - 17:00
A Walking Rally with a Difference
A 10 mile Treasure Hunt
Solve the Clues
Find the Checkpoints
Test your Map Reading Skills
Challenges at Checkpoints
The Date and Time: Sunday 28th April 2019
THE EVENT: The walk is usually about 10 miles. You will need to solve clues to find each checkpoint and your map and compass skills will also be put to the test. Points are awarded for completing quizzes and games, at the checkpoints. A trophy is awarded to the winning team.
THE TEAMS: You will need to enter in teams of between 2 and 5 people. Everyone is welcome – young or not not so young, families or other groups, however at least one person in each team must be 16+.
TIME: Start times allocated between 9.00 – 10.00am, with teams leaving at 3 minute intervals.
START/FINISH: Box Hill Village Hall, Surrey
WHAT TO BRING: The latest 146 Explorer map, 1:25,000 scale, pen and paper, compass, suitable footwear and clothing and some snacks for the way.
CHECKPOINTS: Cold drinks and biscuits will be provided at all checkpoints. Hot drinks and soup will be served at the lunch stop, and cream tea and cakes at the finish.
ENTRY/REGISTRATION: In advance: Adults £7.00, U16 £3.50 or On the day: Adults £9.00, U16 £4.50.
Please apply for entry form to:- Olga olgameme@hotmail.com

Whist Drive
2019-04-30 20:30 - 22:00
Another chance to play this game and improve skills

Early evening leisurely bike ride in the Croydon area
2019-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
Evening Bike ride around Croydon, previewing the upcoming Architecture Walking Tour on Tuesday 21 May.
Meet at the COPSE hall from 7pm to depart at 7:30pm.
The ride will take in a series of stops around Croydon to observe the many loved and unloved buildings that dominate the skylines of Croydon.
Included in the ride are the “Ten Tallest Buildings in Croydon”. Many new construction projects, including the Nestle Tower Redevelopment; “World Record Breaking Modular Construction” at 101 George Street; Tallest yet “Saffron Tower”

Visit to High Beeches Woodland & Water Garden, West Sussex
2019-05-06 09:00 - 17:00
“With 27 acres of woodland, water gardens, and a collection of rare, exotic and award-winning plants, High Beeches Garden is a botanical treasure trove, and one of Sussex’s finest gardens. High Beeches Garden is home to a plant collection that includes specimens from many parts of the world. It’s a hidden gem in the High Weald of West Sussex. A botanical treasure trove and classic English idyll make it one of the finest woodland gardens in the South East”.

The gardens open at 11 a.m. Cost for an adult £8.50, concessions £8.00

Two travel suggestions:

By car –
OR
Train from East Croydon to Balcombe Station and walk to the gardens approx 2.5 miles (52 mins).
Meet at East Croydon station at 10 a.m. to get the 10.19 train which arrives Balcombe 10.46. Return fare £12.10 (without any railcards etc)

An Introduction to Orienteering: A Navigational Sport
2019-05-07 20:30 - 22:00
This way or that way?! Join us to find out a good deal concerning the navigational sport of orienteering. An experienced orienteerer will be presenting an introduction to the sport and how its participants approach the various courses and work out the best routes between checkpoints. Even if you don’t imagine you’d choose to become an orienteerer, it should still be interesting to discover how the sport is tackled. ( Coffees/teas 8.15pm)
Please contact Ireen if you would like any further details (07968-035522).

National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham
2019-05-10 08:00 - 2019-05-12 17:00
Open Weekend, where you can have a go on the water sports facilities for a bargain price.
Nottingham is also a great place to visit, and we will take in a tour of the city too with good night-life and waterside walking routes.

An all day all activities ticket costs £12 which include
Sky Trail – including bookable time slot
Climbing wall
Segways
Kayaking/Canoeing
White Water Tubing
Lazy River Tubing
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Turbo Paddlers
Camping on site or at Thornton’s Holt

Barn Dance at Stanley Halls, South Norwood
2019-05-10 19:30 - 23:00 | Stanley Halls, 12 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6AB, United Kingdom
If you fancy some exercise with a smile on your face, come and join our COPSE Members going to an evening Barn Dance at Stanley Halls, South Norwood, London SE25. D ance to traditional rhythms and follow the twists and turns of the various line and circle formations. (All dances are explained by a Caller.) The band is “Florida”, whose sound is a fusion of swing, jazz, traditional folk, folk rock.
Please contact Ireen if you would like any further details: 07968 035522.

Ridgeway Marathon
2019-05-11
40 mile route along the Ridgeway National Trail

Talk - Body Language
2019-05-14 20:30 - 22:00
Join us for an interactive evening to learn about interpreting Body Language through doing and observing.

Nina will be leading us through the subject in an insight-full and fun way.

Visit to Chartwell, home of Sir Winston Churchill
2019-05-19 10:00 - 17:00
If you are interested in going to Chartwell National Trust Property in Westerham, home of Winston Churchill, please meet Linda at the entrance at 11.30 a.m.
Standard Entry price £15.50 for house & gardens.
£9.00 for the gardens and studio only.
Car park £4.00 for the day – non-members and free to NT members.
Please do look at the web-site because the house visits are timed entry and you can book in advance online and the 15.15 and 15.45 entry times can be booked in advance.
All other time slots are allocated on a first come first served basis time.
There is a cafe and plenty of grounds for picnicing if you bring a packed lunch.

Evening Walk - Croydon Architecture
2019-05-21 20:00 - 22:00
Walking tour of Croydon Architecture. Meet at COPSE hall from 7pm for the start of the walk at 7:30pm
Walk could take between 90minutes at two hours, terminating at Matthews Yard for a drink.
Earlier in May this route was previewed on the bike tour, now on the walk we will take more time, get closer and go into greater detail.
See the “Ten Tallest Buildings in Croydon”; Many new construction projects, including the Nestle Tower Redevelopment; “World Record Breaking Modular Construction” at 101 George Street; Tallest yet Saffron Tower. Visiting some of the “Seven Hills of Croydon”, the car parks dotted around town that give great views from the open top floors.
Online maps show more details of the planned routes and landmarks:
Tallest Buildings
Walking Route

Seven Sisters Sussex Walk
2019-05-26 09:00 - 17:00

Cambodia Talk
2019-05-28 20:30 - 22:00

Grand Union Canal Cycle Ride
2019-06-02 10:00 - 17:00
Bike Ride along the Grand Union Canal and Thames
By train with bike to Victoria Station, then through Hyde Park to Paddington Basin.
Meet at East Croydon at 0930 for the 0941 to Victoria
West along the Grand Union Canal to Southall, around 90 minutes, then back via Brentford and The Thames Path to Clapham Junction, also around 90 minutes, for the train home to Croydon.
Bring drinks and snacks. Expect to find food on the way, especially Indian food Southall.
Routes out and back show here online
West from Paddington
East back to Clapham

Captions and Crème Glacée
2019-06-04 20:30 - 22:00

85th Birthday Celebration at Holmbury St Mary YH
2019-06-07 17:00 - 2019-06-09 17:00
85th Celebratory Weekend
A weekend full of activities and fun. FULL

Quiz
2019-06-11 20:30 - 22:00

Full Moon Walk
2019-06-15 22:00 - 2019-06-16 06:00
The walk will take place along the North Downs between Westhumble and Merstham, about eleven miles.

Meet at the Stepping Stones pub near the Boxhill & Westhumble Rail Station from 9.30PM for a few drinks before setting off around 11.30PM.

Bring all you would need for a day walk, plus a torch.

Trains leave West Croydon at 20.34 – 21.15 – 21.34 – and the last one is at 22.15. (with a change along the way). The stop is Box Hill & Westhumble station. Get a single ticket.

Return will be either from Mersham or Reigate in the early hours.

South Downs Walk with the Ramblers
2019-06-16 09:00 - 17:00
Join a walk with The Ramblers, along the South Downs

Evening Walk
2019-06-18 19:30 - 22:00
Walk to Croham Hurst Woods where there is a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside.
It is a very pleasant and easy max 3 miles walk.
Meet at Lloyd Park tram stop by 8PM.
If you fancy a little longer walk you can meet me by Park Hill entrance on Barclay Road at 7.35PM. From there we will follow the Vanguard Way up to the tram stop.
Follow by a drink at the Dog and Bull in Surrey Street, hopefully it will be warm enough to sit in their lovely garden. You can either take the tram back or walk.

Publicity Stand at Croydon Food Festival, Southend
2019-06-23 10:00 - 17:00
Come along and and enjoy a nice day out while advertising our club at the Croydon Food Festival, Southend

Visitors Evening
2019-06-25 20:30 - 22:00
We will be holding a special introductory evening for new visitors.

We would love you to come and meet us, to chat with more of our Members and to discover what COPSE can offer you.

We look forward to welcoming you at

South Croydon United Church hall,
corner of Aberdeen & Heathfield
Roads, CRO 1EQ (entrance to hall is
In Heathfield Road). Free parking in
area!

Visitors/New Member’s Walk & Cycle Ride
2019-06-30 10:00 - 17:00
For both the Sunday Ramble/Cycle Ride, meet @ 10.00am, by the war memorial, near old Town Hall, Katharine Street, CR9 1ET.
Walkers catch 466 bus to The Fox pub, Coulsdon. (Alternatively, walkers could drive to that pub by 10.50 am.)
Walkers will be led on a circular route in the lovely countryside around Coulsdon, totalling 5 to 6 miles. There’s a pub stop at the end and, hopefully, cake and drink options en-route. You might choose to bring a packed lunch.
Cyclists will be led on a ride of approximately fifteen miles around the same area. (Mostly on-road plus some use of firm off-road tracks; road tyres should be fine.) There will be some opportunity to link up with the walkers during the day.

Art Lesson: Landscapes
2019-07-02 08:30 - 22:00

Camping at Stoke Barton Farm, Hartland, North Devon
2019-07-04 08:00 - 2019-07-08 17:00

Evening Walk along Happy Valley, starts at 8PM
2019-07-09 19:30 - 22:00
The walk is about three miles long.

Either meet at The Fox pub in Coulsdon at 8PM or catch the bus 466 from Croydon.

There is a bus at 7.21 opposite East Croydon station or you catch it any stops along the way.

A drink at the Fox Pub after the walk.
