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SUMMARY:Sunday Walk with Pepys - Stroll 2*
DESCRIPTION:We all enjoyed the Pepys Walk on 10th December\, so here’s the second instalment.\nWhere?\nThis Sunday\, join me for a stroll through some familiar parts of London with a historical context. We’re going to follow the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time around the streets of the City of London. Again I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will chip in with their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 2-3 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 4 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. \nWho was Pepys?\n \nA man who lived through the upheavals of the Civil War\, the execution of Charles I\, the reign of Cromwell and the subsequent restoration of the Monarchy with Charles II. Most significantly for us\, from 1660 to 1669 he wrote a daily diary describing events high and low. He was a man on the rise with connections to politics and royalty\, but determined to enjoy life with visits to taverns and theatres\, domestic life with his French wife\, and furtive dalliances with a variety of disreputable ladies. \nGetting there\nI’ll be catching the 12.03 East Croydon Platform 2 to Blackfriars\, exiting on the North side\, where the walk starts \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.50\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nOutside Blackfrairs Underground  station from our scheduled arrival time about 12.30\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/crazy.ripe.good\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nThe return trip will be at your leisure – there are good services to East Croydon from Blackfriars\, or you could catch a bus or tube back to Victoria. \nLinks\nPepys’s diary for this day 363 years ago: https://www.pepysdiary.com/ \nGeneral info on Pepys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Pepys \nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n*I know\, this was originally advertised as a Country Walk. Humble apologies. \n\nWhat3Words\nExplanation is here. You can use the links to find any 3-metre square on earth. For best results\, download the App.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/country-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Pancakes (Shrove Tuesday)
DESCRIPTION:The time for tossing and turning has come around again – no\, not a reference to restless sleep but a reminder that the COPSE Pancake Night will be this week!  A flipping good time can be had. 😁 \nPackets of batter mix with  “just add milk” (or even just water?) are available in many supermarkets for those COPSErs who wish to keep things simple\, although others might like to make their own from scratch\, of course.  Whichever you prefer\, please provide your own batter and accompanying filling ingredients. \nAlso\, we do need to have some extra cooking appliances\, if possible\, so please bring any camping stoves or portable electric hobs you may own\, along with frypans\, spatulas\, plates and cutlery.  (As with our recent Burns Night feast\, clearing away is so aided if COPSErs can pop their own used items into a bag to take back home for cleaning.) \nDuring the evening\, indulge yourselves with self-made food – and become creative by experimenting.  Try the challenge of concocting unusual toppings / fillings and perhaps tempt other brave people to try your results!  Below are some of both savoury and sweet efforts from past years.  (The idea is to not have tried out your thoughts in advance!) \nSavoury\nMushrooms with garlic\, onions\, mixed herbs and cream \nGrated mature Cheddar cheese with optional pickle \nBlue cheese (“upmanship”!) with sun-dried tomatoes \nSardines \nMexican chilli beef \nSweet\nMaltesers \nNutella chocolate spread \nChristmas pudding with crème fraîche (over ten months to replace the pud!) \nLemon curd sprinkled with ground ginger \nA slight spread of butter\, drizzled over by various flavoured coffee syrups \n… and\, of course\, the traditional fresh lemon juice and sugar! \nAs well as devouring our pancakes\, we may once more have a tossing contest for anyone who wishes to take part.  (Appropriate photo of Tim wheeled out again.) \n \nCome to beat and eat\, chew and chat.  Shrove Tuesday usually proves to be a pleasantly sociable Club Night. \n  \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pancakes-shrove-tuesday/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Evening meal out
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-meal-out/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240217T170000
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SUMMARY:Walk in Epping Forest
DESCRIPTION:Epping Forest is a large wooded area in NE London\, with plenty of fairly easy walking. \nSo meet at E. Croydon station at 9.20 for the 9.33 train to London Bridge. Then by 149 bus to Liverpool Street station for the Overground to Chingford. (Zone 5) \nFrom there it is a short walk to the ancient Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge\, visitor centre and cafe. Then it will be about a 7 mile circular walk via High Beech (another visitor centre\, cafe\, pub) back to Chingford. \nIt could be quite muddy in places\, so boots may be best. Also bring your own lunch if you don’t want to rely on the cafes etc. \nHope to see you there\, \nBarry \n–
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-in-epping-forest/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240220T220000
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SUMMARY:Advance Decisions and Lasting Powers of Attorney
DESCRIPTION:Talk: Advance Decisions and Lasting Powers of Attorney for health and welfare\, by Delia Barton\nHaving set up a Power of Attorney for my ageing sister\, I was shocked to hear that my younger sister was setting up one for herself. \n“What?”\, I thought\, “that’s only for old people\, not us youngsters!” \nLet me tell you\, some of us are past teenage and it’s time to think about what happens if you suddenly aren’t in a position to make decisions for yourself. \nFortunately\, this coming Tuesday we’ll be joined by Delia Barton\, who will educate us all on the whys and wherefores of Living Wills\, Lasting Powers of Attorney and no doubt much more. \nCome along and hear something that just might have a big impact on your life! \nKen
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/advance-decisions-and-lasting-powers-of-attorney/
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:20240222T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240222T220000
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SUMMARY:Planning  Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Planning Meeting\n\nThursday 22nd February 2024 @ 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to set the agenda for the next quarter for both Club Nights and Outdoor activities. Bring along your proposals and bright ideas – very few are ever rejected! \nAnd if you can’t make the meeting send them in to me. \n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nAn upstairs room in the Spread Eagle pub\, \nKatharine Street\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\nThursday 22nd February \n6.30pm for food & drink \n8pm for Business\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Spreadeagle Pub\, 39-41 Katharine St\, Croydon\, CR0 1NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Planning
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T170000
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SUMMARY:Geeks' Transport Tour
DESCRIPTION:Here is some information about next Saturday’s Geeks’ Transport Tour (of part of London) 2024.  This is a day for riding and observing London’s very new and established transport infrastructure with a bit of sight seeing on the way.  This year I have some new features on the London’s transport network for you to experience and a glimpse at the bright new future of high speed rail.   We will be going West and North West. \nMeet in East Croydon station main ticket hall at 10.15am on Sat 24 February.  \nIf you are already “rail side” go to platform 1.   I plan to catch the 10.28 train to Victoria (but alighting at Clapham Junction). \nWe will venture as far as zone 5 on the other side of London using National Rail\, London Overground\, London Underground\, TfL buses including Superloop plus shanks’s pony – in other words WALKING.   Say\, up to a mile in one go and lesser distances here and there\, almost entirely on “made” footpaths but there’s an optional short stretch of unmade / leaf mouldy / bit of mud path.  So decent walking footwear is good. \nAn oyster card or contactless payment card will be the ideal “ticket to ride”.   Just as a London freedom pass or such like is ideal for those that have them.  A reminder that TfL caps your daily fare so  you don’t pay than you should. \nOut tour will take in the biggest single construction site in London (for HS2 “terminus” at Old Oak Common); a land mark church on a hill (optional); coffee break; lunch break; some television heritage; a reservoir; more than one new / up and coming “quarters”; a new Superloop bus service; passing unusual religious buildings and numerous trains and stations.  Oh and a brand new mainline railway station.  Blimey that sounds vaguely interesting.  But it is “geeky”.  Nevertheless participants of tours in recent years have spoken highly of them! \nBring a curious outlook and a bit of patience. \n  \nAndrew Thynne \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events
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SUMMARY:Cycling the Great Divide with Sally & Tim
DESCRIPTION:It’s hard to believe it was as long ago as September 2021 that COPSE Honorary Members Sally and Tim astonished us with their story and photos of cycling the peaks of Patagonia. In a long overdue return they’re going to regale us with their adventures cycling the Great Divide. \n \n“What’s that?”\, you ask.\nThe Divide in question is the Continental Divide – this red line from the Rockies to Mexico. Apparently\, rivers to the left of it flow into the Pacific\, while those to the right flow into the Atlantic / Gulf of Mexico. \nIt’s an established cycling route of over 3000 miles\, “the longest off-pavement route in the world” – did they really travel that far? Turn up and find out. From what we learned last time\, this will be a display of amazing photos to illustrate some hair-raising tales of life on the road.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cycling-the-great-divide-with-sally-tim/
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:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240302T170000
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SUMMARY:Brutalist Architecture Walk
DESCRIPTION:An afternoon walk finishing with an option for an early evening pizza near Norwood Junction station. \nMeet at East Croydon station at 2pm. \nThe title of the walk\, as put forward to the Copse November planning meeting\, is “The brutalist architecture of Croydon and South Norwood”. I got the idea from an event at Bookseller Crow entitled “Concretopia: a brutal decade” a talk by Croydon author John Grinrod which was attended by Val\, Alan and myself. This was supplemented by the “Little Manhattan” audio tour supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and more recently by Elain Harwood’s “Brutalist Britain” which includes buildings in Croydon and South Norwood. \nMost of the buildings we will visit will be in central Croydon so we will leave from outside East Croydon station at 2pm. If anyone is running late (hopefully not!) my number is 07931 533785. Due to weekend engineering works we will later take one of the several buses that run between Croydon and South Norwood to see the last few buildings on my tour there. I plan to end the tour at the Shelverdine Goathouse pub (7-8 High Street\, South Norwood SE25 6EP) for drinks and then to order in takeaways to the pub (they don’t charge for this) from local eateries of your choice eg pizza\, Chinese\, Thai should wish to stay for something to eat. \nFOR THOSE WISHING TO STAY FOR OR JUST COME TO THE GOATHOUSE PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP SO I CAN ENSURE WE HAVE SUFFICIENT SEATING  \nThank you and I look forward to seeing you on Saturday \nJulie \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/brutalist-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240305T201500
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SUMMARY:Linda's Pot Luck Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Linda’s quizzes usually provide something different\, entertaining and not too serious. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/quiz-9/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240310
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SUMMARY:Day trip to Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be aiming to take the 9.01am direct train from East Croydon which is due to arrive 10.41am at Cambridge.  Meet at East Croydon station from 8.30am. \nWe have a guide for the day\, so we’ll all have a much closer look at some of the famous colleges\, “the backs” and the river cam but feel free to go off on your own if you want to. There is a lunch stop at ‘The Granta pub’ on the river Cam.  If time allows we will also go to a famous ‘back street’ pub for drinks before heading back to Cambridge station at about 7pm for a direct train back to East Croydon. \n \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cambridge-trip/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Further Afield
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240310T160000
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SUMMARY:Countryside Walk - 7ish miles
DESCRIPTION:Here are details of my countryside walk on Sunday 10 March 2024.  Approx 7 miles (ok maybe 8).  An early (for some) start: \n\nMeet at East Croydon train station ticket hall at 9.15am.  (This will delight Barry.) \n\nWe catch the 9.31am train to Chipstead.   We return later in the day from somewhere further down that line\, sorry not sure which station yet\, so if you don’t want to use Oyster / contactless\, suggest buy a return to Tattenham Corner.   Or if you prefer\, buy a return to Chipstead and a single for the rest at the relevant station later.   (The whole line is in Oyster zone 6.) \n\nWe will walk via the outstanding landscape around Chipstead\, Mugswell\, Colley Hill\, Walton Heath etc.   Do bring some packed refreshments and drink with you as there is no planned indoor lunch stop.  However I will try to include a café and or the Sportsman pub at Mogador – but doubtful there will be room or time to sit and have a proper meal.   We will likely reach our destination and return station around 3.30pm where there may be an opportunity for a more leisurely pub stop.  But don’t bank on it. \n\nSorry if details are a bit sketchy\, left it a bit late to check and my first choice has been thwarted by a rail replacement bus between Purley and Redhill.   That does not impact Tattenham Corner line. \n\nWear boots or wellies in expectation of mud. \n\nRegards \nAndrew \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/countryside-walk-7ish-miles/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20231215T192832Z
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SUMMARY:Local History - Davis Theatre Memories / Carole Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Last March local history enthusiast Carole Roberts gave us a wonderful presentation on the Grand Theatre\, Croydon. It was clearly a labour of love – rich in detail and anecdote\, with a wealth of supporting pictures and memorabilia\, and was highly praised by all who were there. \nNow she returns to tell us about another vanished Croydon landmark\, the Davis Theatre. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-history-davis-theatre-memories-carole-roberts/
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:20240317T094000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240104T160210Z
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SUMMARY:Isle of Dogs Walk
DESCRIPTION:Here is the Itinerary for the Sunday 17th March Isle of Dogs Walk.\nMeet at East Croydon Station at 9.40am to catch the 9.51 platform 2 to London Bridge.\nLondon Bridge train to Greenwich leaves at 10.16 from platform 4. Arrives Greenwich 10.27. \nFrom Greenwich Station we do a short walk to The Gate Clock (Wetherspoons) pub (Creek Rd next to Cutty Sark DLR stn) for a coffee and toilet break.\n(The reason is that unfortunately there is no cafe on the walk\, but there are toilets) \nThe walk begins at 11.00am at the Greenwich foot Tunnel south (Greenwich) entrance.\nWe expect the walk to conclude at the Ledger House (Wetherspoons) pub on West India Dock Quay around 3.30pm.\nTheir usual reasonably priced menu is available\, but there are plenty of other eating places in the vicinity if you want to pay more.\nThe timings will enable those who want to\, to get back to Croydon and attend the St Patrick’s Day event at Ruskin House in the evening. \nThere are several options for returning back to East Croydon:\n1. Elizabeth Line Canary Wharf to Farringdon station and then direct rail to East Croydon. (my choice)\n2. DLR West India Quay to Shadwell and Overground to West Croydon Station.\n3. Jubilee Line Canary Wharf to Canada Water and Overground to West Croydon Station.\n4. Jubilee Line Canary Wharf to London Bridge and train to East Croydon.\n5.  DLR West India Quay to Lewisham and no75 bus to Croydon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/isle-of-dogs-walk/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Walking
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240317T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Night - Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:Our local 2024 Saint Patrick’s Night celebrations will be this Sunday\, 17th March.  A good number of us are already booked to share this good evening at Ruskin House.  If you have not already given me your name but would like to come\, please let me know so that I can increase the number of seats being reserved for our COPSE group. \n \nWe need to purchase our own entry tickets\, £5 cash but should be able to sit with each other\, once inside. There will be a licenced bar and a free buffet. \nI have agreed to let the organisers know our number a couple of days beforehand so please reply to me by Thursday evening (14th). \nN.B. Andy has scheduled his London walk so that people can enjoy going on that and still be back in time for this musical entertainment! \nIreen \n07968 035522 \numpfamily@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/st-patricks-night-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20231215T193453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T182210Z
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SUMMARY:Techknowledgy: Apps vs Maps
DESCRIPTION:Can’t tell GPS from GPO? (clue: one of them’s mostly reliable)\nDon’t know an App from a hole in the ground?\nStill think What3Words is a Radio 4 quiz?\n\nThen we have the event for you! \nOn Tuesday Paul D will bring techknowledgy to COPSE via an evening of entertainment featuring a game\, a quiz and much more in the cause of expanding your mapping and tech horizons. \nCome along and be amazed. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/techknowledgy-apps-vs-maps/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T170000
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SUMMARY:Walk: City of London Livery Companies
DESCRIPTION:On saturday (23rd) we’ll be having a closer look at some of the city’s livery company halls + courtyards where the plan is as follows:		 \nMeet at EastCroydon Station from 9.15am to take the 9.30am (approx) Thameslink train to Blackfriars Station (North side). \nA “clockwise” walk around the city from Blackfriars Station to London Bridge Station which will also include a quiz + pub stop somewhere.		 \nAs some of us are going to Ruskin House’s “charity” concert that night\, we’ll be aiming to get back to East Croydon by 5pm which will give us plenty of time to have a meal + drinks in “The Spread Eagle” pub before heading off to Ruskin House anytime from 7pm. 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/city-of-london-livery-companies/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
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SUMMARY:The Legendary Sticklebacks at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:A Fund Raiser for Ruskin House\, and an enjoyable evening in prospect. As before\, Ireen will organise tables for a COPSE presence if you let her know you’re coming. \n  \n \nWe need to purchase our own entry tickets\, £5 cash but should be able to sit with each other\, once inside. There will be a licenced bar and a free buffet. \nI have agreed to let the organisers know our number a couple of days beforehand so please reply to me by Thursday evening (21st). \nIreen \n07968 035522 \numpfamily@hotmail.com
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-legendary-sticklebacks-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
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SUMMARY:Captions &. . . .Kit
DESCRIPTION:Advance Notice – land of opportunity for your photos!\nAll \nNext Tuesday Club Night (26th March)\, one element of the evening is the Caption Competition\, where you apply your considerable wits to some problematic pictures. \n \nBack in the days when this traditional diversion started\, we took the occasional snap with a box brownie\, only weeks later paying through the nose to get the pathetic results from the Chemist – usually stickered with “Out of Focus” or “Under Exposed” – and we relied on outtakes from Viewpoint for the source material. \nIn contrast\, in the high-tech Utopia we now inhabit we have the opportunity to upgrade our experience using the plethora of photos from COPSE activities of all flavours lurking undiscovered on people’s phones and other digitisers\, just begging to be dragged into the light of day for our amusement. \nSo my request to you is: please email me any such pictures asap so we can include them in next week’s entertainment.   \nThanks in advance \n  \nKen ken@brogan.co.uk
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-kit/
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:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240329T020000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240327T182234Z
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SUMMARY:"Sick Notes" at CR1 Bar & Lounge\, South End\, Croydon
DESCRIPTION:See the link below for further details: \n“Sick Notes” at the CR1 Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sick-notes-at-cr1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240401T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240315T090900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T181934Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Monday Walk
DESCRIPTION:I will lead a seven mile circular walk from Biggin Hill on Easter Monday 1st April. It could be completed in about four hours at a moderate pace including a short stop but we would have up to five hours before catching a return bus at 15:34. It is a bit muddy in places but is mostly ok. There are only a couple of moderate hills. There is only one pub on the route but it is less than an hour from the start so bring adequate food and drink. Refreshments are available in Biggin Hill. \nMeet at East Croydon bus station stop E1 by 09:25 to catch the Superloop bus SL5 from stop E1 to Bromley South at 09:33. That is the advertised time but in any case we get the first bus after 09:30. The bus will stop at Elmfield Road which is one stop after Bromley South station because at the moment that stop is closed. We then walk down the High Street to bus stop Z to catch the 320 bus at 10:11 to Biggin Hill\, Lebanon Gardens. The walk starts from Church Road which is next to the swimming pool and library. If anyone wants to drive to Biggin Hill there is a free car park next to the recreation ground. You turn into Church Road from Main Road and the entrance is shortly on the left by a large sign saying ‘Biggin Hill Clinic’. Let me know if you want us to meet you in the car park. Return is 320 bus from stop W at 15:34 (or other time as appropriate) to Bromley South then SL5 to East Croydon. \nBob. \ntel 07982 841121
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/easter-monday-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240402T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240402T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20231215T193811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T001424Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Work Home #9
DESCRIPTION:Work? Remind me . . .\nThis week it’s that four-letter word again\, version IX. \nIreen has organised our presenters\, so the words of encouragement are hers: \nYep – this will be the ninth time we shall be learning about the earning!  Daily bread has been gained via a variety of employments by our Club Members.  We always seem to be good at entertaining ourselves and this chance to discover the “9 till 5” (or otherwise) pursuits of your fellow COPSErs has proved most interesting previously. \nDo please come along early so that the individuals sharing their working days can have a good audience.  \nBe there!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bring-your-work-home-9/
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:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240315T091311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T113521Z
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SUMMARY:Walk along the Seagull Trail
DESCRIPTION:DON’T FORGET IT’S ON SAT\, SAT\, SATURDAY!\n(ON SUNDAY MORNING YOU CAN HAVE A LIE-IN  WATCHING ALAN TITCHMARSH & MICHAEL PORTILLO ON THE TELLY!) \nAlso a little note to those who have walked this before\, a new route in this part is being used which for about two thirds is completely different! \nSo yes\, Saturday April 6th\, 2024 for Part Five of this route\, picking up from last Spring at Crawley Down\, Sussex (nothing to do with Crawley) to Ardingly village\, a distance of around ten miles of fairly gently undulating topography\,  but likely with plenty of mud as it’s done nothing but RAIN for the last goodness knows how long a time!! Despite what it may say in certain sources\, this is not a 9-5pm day (as in the song!) – don’t expect to be back in Croydon until after 7pm (unless you leave early\, which is an option – see below). \nBy-the-by\, the Industrial In-Action on the railways this long weekend is not due to disrupt the plans at all. As just mentioned you can leave (or join?) at West Hoathly around lunch time or later (on a Metrobus 84) if you have had enough\, or want to explore this village more (there’s an open garden here – the Priest’s House – which some of you have probably visited\, but we probably won’t plan to visit as it costs money to enter and needs time to go round\, so you may want to return privately for this). \nBring along usual food and drink supplies. There is a pot selling place with a cafe along the way\, which we could use if making good time\, but the main stop is West Hoathly village with its Pub\, and churchyard for sandwich eaters. Also a pub at Ardingly in case we have time before the bus. \nAnd the bit you’ve been waiting for\, the Travel stuff! \nMeet at East Croydon Railway Station by 9.30am ‘clock-time’ (and you know why I say that! it’s that crazy time of the year again!) to catch the 9.49am train to Three Bridges (one a little while later too in case this one messes up). From there\, on the opposite side of the road from the station’s main entrance\, we catch one of three different Metrobus services (281 at 10.36\, 272 at 10.46 or 291 at 11.06am…earlier the better) to Crawley Down WAR MEMORIAL stop. \nReturning we catch the Metrobus 272 bus from Ardingly at 6.11pm to Three Bridges where we jump on a train for East Croydon (there is an earlier 272 bus at 5.45pm that goes to Haywards Heath Rail Stn\, and you’d need to pay the extra on the train). \nPaul\, 07968 223589. \n  \nHave I missed anything…probably – ask me anything! Will further check the travel situation as the week wears on\, but the timetables I’ve seen allow for the industrial in-action. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-along-the-seagull-trail/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240409T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20231215T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T124317Z
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SUMMARY:Outing: Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:Outing: Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park\n\nTuesday 9th April 2024 @ 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate Sunday 7th April\nJust to confirm that I’ve booked our lanes for Tuesday evening. Thanks to all who responded in time. If you didn’t\, but still want to go\, we may be able to fit you in so please get in touch. Alternatively you can just turn up on the night\, though obviously no guarantee of a place if you do. \nKen \n\nWe’re Going Bowling Again\nBack by popular demand! A party of COPSE’s finest athletes have enjoyed this outing a couple of times\, so we’re doing it again.\nI’ll book (and pay for) as many lanes as we have players for\, maximum six to a lane. \nBut how do I sign up for this event?\n… you may ask. Well\, here’s the answer: \n  \n \nSeveral people subscribed on Tuesday at the Hall. If you didn’t\, I’ll take emails\, text messages\, Whatsapps\, even old fashioned phone calls. \n. . . . and how do I pay?\nBy signing up you commit to paying me the outrageously reasonable sum of £7.90. Averse as I am to handling change\, I prefer direct payments to my bank\, the sooner the better. Ask me for how. \nThe Details\nYou can\, of course\, just turn up to enjoy the social setting and company of your fellow COPSErs for no charge. \nIf you don’t know the place\, the Tenpin Bowl offers a variety of activities besides bowling – table tennis\, pool\, arcade games plus café and bar – so you can diversify once there. Also\, for eating\, there are various fooderies around including Creams Café\, Frankie & Bennie’s\, Chiquito\, McDonalds and Burger King. \nIn summary:\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nTenpin\nValley Park Leisure Complex\nHesterman Way\nCroydon CR0 4YA\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\nLanes will be booked for 8.30. Arrive between 8.00 and  8.15 to be ready to play.\n\n\n\nGetting there?\n\nTram: Ampere Way (9 minute walk\, says Google) \nBuses: \nS4 to Franklin Way / Valley Park (8 minute walk)\n(NOTE the 455 no longer runs) \n189 to Purley Way / Newman Road (12 minute walk) \nAlternatively\, plenty of car parking.\n\n\n\nHow much?\n\n£7.90 up front for two games\, more on the night if you want to play more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShoe Policy\nI’ve confirmed that\, as last time\, you can play in your own shoes\, but please make sure they’re trainers or otherwise flat-soled. Shoes are now also available on site.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/outing-tenpin-bowling-at-valley-park-3/
LOCATION:Tenpin\, Valley Park\, Hesterman Way\, Croydon\, CR0 4YA
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
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SUMMARY:Lake District 5 nights @ Elterwater Hostel
DESCRIPTION:I’m  organising a trip to Elterwater Hostel (formerly a YHA hostel\, now independent) in the Lake District in April.    I’m planning on staying for 5 nights so as to have 4 whole days up there.  Obviously the idea is to get on to them there hills.  The Old Man of Coniston (which I haven’t climbed for over 30 years) is nearby\, so it’s a chance for some old men (and women) to climb the Old Man! Maybe also Helvetian. The hostel\, being an ex YH\, is a lovely old building with 6 bedded rooms (about £30 pppn) and twin rooms (about £40 pppn) in a small village with a choice of pubs. \nYou can go by train to Windermere\, then by bus. Car Lifts Full.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/lake-district-5-nights-elterwater-hostel/
LOCATION:Elterwater Hostel\, Elterwater Hostel\, Elterwater\, Ambleside\, Cumbria\, LA22 9Hk
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240104T174513Z
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SUMMARY:Rock and Roll evening @ St Matthews in Redhill
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spectacular night of music as The Rooftops take the stage at St. Matthew’s Church Hall on 13 April! This electrifying band is known for their passion for classic rock\, and they’re all set to deliver a powerhouse performance featuring iconic covers from legends like The Beatles\, The Rolling Stones\, The Who\, Stevie Wonder\, and Elton John. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic journey through the 70s\, 80s\, and 90s\, as The Rooftops bring to life the timeless hits with their dynamic flair and high-energy execution. Tickets (advance price: adults £7 under 16s £4) are on sale at: https://tickets.myiknowchurch.co.uk/gb/NjgxMS00/t or contact me direct. Ticket price includes snacks and nibbles. Please bring your own drink and glasses (and your dancing shoes!).\n\nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: https://www.stmatthews-redhill.org.uk/findus.htm.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rock-and-roll-evening-st-matthews-in-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20231215T194111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T112830Z
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SUMMARY:Notable Women of Norwood / John Hickman
DESCRIPTION:Local historian John Hickman digs deep to bring us his excellent talk on the under-reported women who have made history from this part of the world. Come along to hear his revelations and be entertained.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/notable-women-of-norwood-john-hickman/
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:20240420T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240325T215112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T194437Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre Visit: 5 New Short Plays at the Brockley Jack Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The upcoming theatre plays\, ‘5 New Short Plays’\, British Theatre Challenge 2024\, held in a pub called The Brockley Jack\, (The Jack Studio Theatre)\, on Sat 20th April\, 7.30 pm. You will also get to vote at the end of the evening\, the best play of the five\, in terms of script.\n\nThere are still seats available for the Saturday\, if anyone else is interested in going. Can I gently mention that on their website they said\, no latecomers will be allowed. Doors open 7.15pm\, but of course you can get there early and spend sometime in the pub if you want.\n\nYou can book via this link :\n\nhttps://brockleyjack.co.uk/jackstudio-entry/british-theatre-challenge/
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/theatre-visit-5-new-short-plays-at-the-brockley-jack-theatre/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
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SUMMARY:Caterham Walk
DESCRIPTION:Just some advance details of above event on 21 April.\nPlan is to meet at Caterham station at 10.15 for a 10.30 departure. The walk will be to viewing point on the North Downs\, along the North Downs way and then drop down along some footpaths to Godstone Green. Should be about 2 hours.\nI have booked ten places at the Hare and Hounds on the Green for 12.30. Pub does full lunches and snacks and is dog friendly. After lunch we can walk along to old Godstone.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/caterham-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240423T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T003013
CREATED:20240408T125429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T125446Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Children of the Empire\, with Joyce Trotman
DESCRIPTION:On the 23rd April\, Joyce Trotman will be speaking at our weekly Tuesday evening meeting. Her topic will be Children of the Empire and she will be talking about her experience of growing up in a colony on the periphery of the British Empire\, with a particular emphasis on the education she received. \nA nonagenarian\, Ms Trotman  was born in Georgetown\, Guyana (then British Guiana) in 1927. All of her early schooling was in the British colony of Guiana. In 1955\, after working as a primary school teacher\, she travelled to England where she obtained a degree in Arts from London University and a Certificate in Education at the University of Durham.  Returning to Guyana in 1958\, she was appointed a Senior Lecturer in English at the Government Training College and went on to become a Research Fellow for the University of Guyana.  She settled in England in 1972 and taught at the Scott Lidgett Boys’ Comprehensive School.  She obtained a M. Litt (Linguistics) from the University of Lancaster and was called to the Bar in 1984 on completion of part-time studies in law.  She is the author of ‘Proverbs of Guyana Explained’. \nYou can find some background on Joyce’s life on line\, particularly here. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/talk-children-of-the-empire-with-joyce-trotman/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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