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SUMMARY:No Club Night - it's Christmas Eve!
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/no-club-night-its-christmas-eve/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Winter Amble - local walk
DESCRIPTION:Join copsers for a Winter ambulation around a bit of East Surrey on Sunday 29 December 2024.   12km / 7.5 miles.  Warlingham to Oxted.  Bus out.  Train back. \nMeet at the 403 bus stop outside Fairfield Halls at 9.40am prompt. \nWe catch the 403 bus to the end of its route at Sainsbury’s Warlingham.  Around 3pm to 4pm I expect we will reach the Wetherspoon pub at Oxted having walked over the North Downs.   Bring snacks for the way. \nThis is a link to the route in OS Maps all: \nhttps://explore.osmaps.com/route/24457363/20241219-cope-winter-amble?lat=51.282854&lon=-0.044900&zoom=11.8600&style=Leisure&type=2d \nRoute subject to variation. \nAfter around 2.5 hours and 10kms we call at The Bull Limpsfield\, for drinks\, (might allow you chips!  Even a meal if seems possible but I’m not booking anything).  Then a couple more kms to the Wetherspoons Oxted which is next to the station.  Optional stop there.  All sorts of dink and food available. \nNote there will be some muddy and steep paths.  Walking boots highly recommended plus sensible outdoor attire.  No jeans or trainers. \nOn the way we hope to encounter some North Downs Elves\, whom I am led to believe\, dispense mulled wine and mince pies on adventurous amblers on a Yuletide walk.   But bring some snacks and drink of your own as they are elusive. \n  \nAndrew \n07985 936953 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/winter-amble-local-walk/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241231T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
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SUMMARY:No Club Night\, have a night off for Hogmanay!
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/no-club-night-have-a-night-off-for-hogmanay/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T204637Z
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SUMMARY:ShelterBox "Mystery Auction"
DESCRIPTION:7th January will be the night you can generously pass on some goodies to our “Mystery Auction”.  Many of you know the basic format for this. There will be further details between now and next week. \nThis is just a reminder to please put aside\, then wrap ready to donate\, any duplicated\, unloved\, Christmas pressies you might have received. \nAlso\, any “household clearance” items that you’ll appreciate getting rid of could well be welcomed by other COPSErs. \nThe procedure involves us bringing along to Club Night any duplicated Xmas items that we may have received – or others that we feel might be more welcomed in someone else’s home! Also\, unwanted but reasonable donations of other things\, e.g. an appliance you might have bought and planned to use but found you never have. Basically\, not just rubbish but something you donate that another might happily gain! \nPlease wrap items “anonymously” without disclosing the packages’ contents and slip them to me\, when you arrive. The fun of the evening is that people bid for something but don’t know what they will get! Of course\, the success of the auction relies on the generous spirit\, pockets\, wallets and purses of everyone attending. I.O.U.s can be noted and cheques passed. Treasurer Bob will once more be collecting your funds. \nIf you have an item of particular value\, we can set a “reserve” start price. Likewise\, please speak to me before the auction begins\, should you be donating something specifically suited for only one gender -although we have had a good laugh when\, for example\, a lacy camisole top was successfully bid for by one of our strapping gents! \n* The recipient of all our early 2025 goodwill is ShelterBox\, the charity very suited to COPSE in that we camp and enjoy outdoor living “for leisure and pleasure” and ShelterBox provides emergency supplies for people having to camp merely to survive. In brief:\n“YOUR SUPPORT WILL HELP PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DISASTER AROUND THE WORLD” \n\nFuller details via: https://shelterbox.org/ \nEvery year that we have raised our £££s for the charity\, we have achieved the purchase of a complete box\, currently costing £590. Since our Jan ’24 auction\, we have a kitty put aside from people’s kind contributions later in the year from purchasing other COPSErs unwanted kit etc. This stands at £117.50. With a big push from our good- hearted folk next week\, we may again achieve buying one more full box! Advance thanks to all who can come along. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/shelterbox-mystery-auction/
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:20250114T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250114T220000
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SUMMARY:Navigation Taster
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/navigation-taster/
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:20250118T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T170000
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CREATED:20241222T182317Z
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SUMMARY:Architectural Walk\, London
DESCRIPTION:Hello all \nThis will be a walk visiting less well known buildings in London. \nWe can ease the meeting time at East Croydon to 9.40\, for the 9.49 train to Victoria\, then Circle or District line to Blackfriars (no direct trains to Blackfriars). \nIf you want to join us at Victoria\, let me know\, and we will be by the toilets\, leaving by 10.15. Or join us at Blackfriars station by 10.30. \nThe distance will be about 8 km/5 miles. You can bring a packed lunch\, but there will be a choice of cafes at lunchtime. \nWe will return from London Bridge\, about 16.00\, but no problem if you want to return earlier. \nWe have about 25 sites to view of different types and ages\, many of which may be new to you. I will only give a brief description of each one. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/architectural-walk-london/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241220T012958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T012958Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday COPSE
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/happy-birthday-copse/
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:20250124T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250124T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241222T182533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T231449Z
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SUMMARY:Burns Night Ceilidh\, Stanley Halls
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \n\n\nA day ahead of the actual date\, COPSErs can gather to enjoy marking the occasion on Friday\, 24th January.  Remembering how many of us were on our feet gaining “exercise with smiles on our faces” at our  September dinner and barn dance\, here is the chance for everyone to enjoy a lively ceilidh.\n\nWe always had a good sized group of us going to the regular ceilidhs at the Stanley Halls before lockdown. They have not been as fully-established since and\, although I’ve just been to see the new Manager of the premises\, I don’t think we can gain discounted ticket prices for this particular dance.  However\, I am told that tickets are selling very fast and we need to book quickly\, if we wish a number of us to go there together.  I am happy to make a group booking on behalf of any COPSE Members who give me their names and confirm that they will pay me.\n\nI hope to make such a booking on Monday so please let me know as soon as possible\, if you would like your name on the list.\n\n\nUPDATE\n\n\n\n\nLocation Stanley Hall\nDate Jan 24\n\nDoors open: 7pm\nDancing begins: 8pm\nTickets are available on the door from £15.\n\nTime 7.00pm till 10.30pm\nTickets £6-£15\nAges14+ (U18s accompanied by an adult)\n\n\n\nThere might be a reduced price for paying in advance but I’ll have to advise that as soon as I can – and shall be sending out confirmation of bookings\n\nIf you are planning to come\, this is the chance to find some of your tartan garb in your wardrobes!  “Brownie points” to any of you who can recall why this photo shows one we could all wish to wear:\n\n\n\n\n(Hint: it is a scarf of mine that I brought to a Club Night “Objectivity” session a couple of times back.)\nPlease do come back to me a.s.a.p.\, if you would now like to come.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burns-night-ceilidh-stanley-halls/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241222T183311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T133255Z
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SUMMARY:Morden Hall Park - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately we’ve had to postpone this event due to illness. It will be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/morden-hall-park/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241220T013104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T210735Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Ski Event
DESCRIPTION:An evening of Fun & Games to send the Skiers off on their annual trip to the slopes.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pre-ski-event/
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:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241222T183711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T022723Z
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SUMMARY:Destination Holiday Show\, Olympia
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/destination-holiday-show-olympia/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241222T183917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T210842Z
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SUMMARY:Rock & Roll Evening\, Redhill
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance the night away! Classic Rock Night – 1 February @ 19:00. Get Ready to Groove to music from the 70s\, 80s and 90s! Dance the night away to the best hits from three decades of incredible music! Doors Open: 18:30; Music Starts: 19:00; Tickets: Adults: £8 Children (5-16): £5. You can pay online via A Night of Classic Rock\, or I can reserve tickets for you. Ticket price includes delicious nibbles and snacks to keep you fuelled for the dance floor. Please bring your own drinks and glasses. All the proceeds go to church funds. Let’s make it a night to remember!\n\nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: Find Us – St Matthew’s Redhill.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rock-roll-evening-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
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SUMMARY:Ski Trip to Gressoney\, Italy
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ski-trip-to-gressoney-italy/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Skiing
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250202T170000
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SUMMARY:London Loop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hello All\, \nIt’s time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path (LOOP) again from where we left off last time at Donkey Wood near Hatton Cross\, just east of Heathrow Airport. \nWe will go as far as West Drayton\, about 8 miles in all\, taking in Cranford with the remains of its house (ha-ha and stable-block) and church (if open)\, Stockley Park and a stretch of the Grand Union Canal along the way (no locks on this stretch\, so no need to bring your windlass handle with you!). \nPlease meet me by 11am at Hatton Cross station (combined bus and u/ground) in the main hall (there’s only one) for an 11.15am departure. \nThere are many different opinions of how to get there\, so I am leaving it to you to decide how to get there! I think it’s all ‘6 or 2 threes’ in the end. I shall be going by the SL7 bus from Sutton leaving there between about 9 and 9.15am – I am going deliberately early\, and if there’s time I’ll go through to Heathrow first to make use of the facilities and then tube back to Hatton Cross. \nAn option from Croydon is the SL7 bus: \nWest Croydon bus station\, stop B3 at  9.22 \nDingwall Road / East Croydon\, stop E8 at 9.28 \nReturning from West Drayton will again be up to you depending on where you want to get back to. I shall be catching the Elizabeth Line to Paddington and u/ground to Victoria and so on. \nAnd while we are talking about Transport: I was not aware until very recently (and found out quite by chance a few weeks ago!) that the one day LONDON TRAVELCARD has been reinstated\, some time ago\, in fact\, but it wasn’t well publicised…almost as if they don’t want people to know about it. Depending on what you’re doing it’s much cheaper to get this card (especially if you are doing lots of different journeys on trains and tubes\, etc) and – if you use any discount card you have – it can be as little as £10.40! So go shout it from the rooftops!! Or am I just the last person to know about it?! \nI should bring some food and drink with you\, but there are shops along the way and \, I believe\, a cafe at Stockley Park golf club open to all. \nHave I forgotten anything? Date\, time\, place\, minor rant – that should do it! \n  \nPAUL. 07968 223589 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250204T220000
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SUMMARY:Builders Arms Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Dear Non-Skiers\, \nAs many of us will not be away to the mountains for physical exercise in the snow\, we plan to join up for some mental exercise at the pub quiz put on by “The Builders Arms”.  I have been able to reserve tables for three Club teams of six people in each.  Some COPSErs have already contacted me to go on our list but there remain vacancies so please let me know if you can join us. \nOur Club has competed at this pub several times previously – but never been the winners!  We shall try yet again!! \nThe quiz begins at 9pm but\, usually\, most of us gather by about 8pm to order food and share a social chat.  The cost\, per person\, to engage in this brain strain will be £1\, collected on the night. \nThe pub is on Leslie Park Road\, off Cherry Orchard Road.  Map link: \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Builders+Arms\,+65+Leslie+Park+Rd\,+Croydon+CR0+6TP/@51.3795193\,-0.0883854\,17z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487600d1c1496087:0x2875af15ab41667a!8m2!3d51.3794959!4d-0.0858239!16s%2Fg%2F1tgf2pmv?entry=ttu \nWhat3Words: https://w3w.co/locker.hotels.owner \nThe new management since our last visit there tell me they now have a new and varied menu available: \nhttps://buildersarmscroydon.co.uk/admin/upload_file/menus/7hbmj70v4q.pdf \nPlease note\, there will be not be a COPSE meeting at our South Croydon hall.  Do let me know\, a.s.a.p.\, if you plan to come to the quiz so that you can secure your place on the list. \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/builders-arms-quiz-6/
LOCATION:Builder’s Arms Pub\, 65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6TP
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241222T235318Z
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SUMMARY:Buddy Holly Tribute\, Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:Saturday evening\, 8th February\, some of us will be enjoying a local social and musical gathering at Ruskin House for their 2025 “Buddy Holly Night” – and this year I have arranged with the organiser for some seats / tables to be reserved for a COPSE group.  Full details in attached poster.  (You’ll have to pay your own entrance fee.) \nThere is no obligation to get up and dance – but several of us usually seem to! \nIf you would like to come along and sit together with others from our club\, please let me know so that I can advise numbers by Saturday. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/buddy-holly-tribute-ruskin-house/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241220T013335Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Alan’s Tour de France!\n \nAlan says: \nHello campers\, \nThe pressganger general has paid me a visit and as a result I have now been convinced of my desire to do a wine tasting for COPSE.  Although what a scouse knows about wine (apart from that it contains alcohol) I don’t know. \nAs per the previous wine tastings I’ve done there are a couple of basic constraints placed on the operation. \nConstraints\nFirstly\, all wines come from Europe\,  none of this new world stuff.  So if trash like Yellowtail Chardonnay floats your boat\,  this boat is not for you. \nSecondly\, cultivar is not at all important\,  in fact it is undesirable.  Growing up in South Africa the rules meant blended wines were frowned on.  Like the French\,  I believe blending delivers a better result.  So blended wine you will get. \nThirdly this is not for wine snobs. If you want to determine the presence of blackcurrants\, pepper\, raspberries\, mango\,  God knows what else this isn’t for you.  This is about simple enjoyment\,  preferably with company that does float your boat. \nTheme\nThe theme is France\,  and what kind of wine makes you happy.  To this end we will try 2 whites\,  2 rose wines and 2 reds.  For each type one will be budget and one will be more upmarket.  You decide what you like & if the upmarket wine price is worth it.  The idea is to determine whether it is worth paying more for a wine with better provenance.  There are no right answers\,  only what you think is best. \nSo come along\,  get (very slightly)  squiffy\,  tell teacher (aka me) what you think of him & go home merry. \nPrompt start at 8:30 please.  NB.  Don’t forget your £3 cash for the wine!!  (No charge if you’re not partaking and just want to say hello)!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/wine-tasting-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:20250216T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
CREATED:20241222T235504Z
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SUMMARY:Snowdrop Day at Gatton Park\, Redhill
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 16th join me at Gatton Park in Reigate on one of their snowdrop days.  Last time we went\, a few years ago now\, we were taken on a tour of the gardens. They are not large so the visit is a pleasant way to spend a February afternoon.\n\nThere are cakes (yeh!) and refreshments available to purchase and the website says there is a plant sale.\n\nThe gardens are open from 12pm to 5pm\, so I suggest we meet at 12pm outside the house which is also the ticket office.\n\nTickets cost £6.00 if purchased online in advance or £7.50 on the day –  https://gattonpark.co.uk/visit/opening-times/\n\n\nHow to get there\nAddress: Gatton Park\, Reigate\, Surrey\, RH2 0TW\nBy car from M25\nExit Junction 8\, taking the A217 towards Reigate. After 400 metres fork left onto Gatton Bottom (signposted Merstham). After one mile turn right onto Rocky Lane. The entrance is on the right after a further 400 metres and is signposted Royal Alexandra and Albert School.\n\nThere is a big car park.\n\n\nBy Bus from Croydon \n10.56: 405 Bus from Park Street (stop KH) to East Surrey College \nWalk 0.7 miles to Gatton Park \nBy Train from Croydon \n11.12: Train East Croydon-Merstham – meet Barry at the station from 10.50. \nWalk 1.5 miles to Gatton Park \n\n\nIf you are driving and can offer lifts let me know.\n\nLet me know a few days beforehand if you are coming\, just so I’ve an idea of numbers\, or by all means turn up on the day.  Hopefully the weather will be okay – I will only cancel if the forecast is dire!\n\nLinda
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/snowdrop-day-at-gatton-park-redhill/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social,Walking
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SUMMARY:Outing - Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park
DESCRIPTION:The Kentones Barbershop Choir\, originally planned for this date\, is postponed. We have provisionally rescheduled for April\, to be confirmed. \nPlease note change of game time\, below. \nWe’re Going Bowling Again\nBack by popular demand! A party of COPSE’s finest athletes have enjoyed this outing several times now\, so we’re doing it again.I’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: \nTell me by the end of Saturday 15th February if you’re coming. 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 £8.15. 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\nTenpinValley Park Leisure ComplexHesterman WayCroydon CR0 4YA\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\n\nLanes will be booked for 8.30. Arrive between 8.00 and  8.15 to be ready to play. \nUpdate after booking: Lanes are booked for 9.30. Arrive by 9.15 to be ready to play. \n\n\n\n\nGetting there?\n\nTram: Ampere Way (9 minute walk\, says Google)\n  \nBuses: \nS4 to Franklin Way / Valley Park (8 minute walk) \n189 to Purley Way / Newman Road (12 minute walk) Alternatively\, plenty of car parking.\n\n\n\nHow much?\n\n£8.15 up front for two games\, more on the night if you want to play more\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/the-kentones-barbershop-choir/
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:20250220T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
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UID:6097-1740038400-1740088800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planning  Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This 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 18th February \n6.30pm for food & drink (optional) \n8pm for Business\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-10/
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:20250223T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250223T170000
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SUMMARY:Pepys Walk
DESCRIPTION:The three Pepys Walks we’ve done so far have been popular\, so we’re back for Episode IV – along the river to Greenwich\n\n\nWhere?\nAgain we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time leaving the City and Court to explore his naval connections. Again I’ll be your amateur guide\, book in hand\, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt other COPSErs will continue to persist in offering their own observations! \nThis will be an easy 5-6 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 8.5 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. Leaving opportunities will be more restricted than central London\, but there are connections to transport at Bermondsey (Jubilee line)\, Rotherhithe (Windrush line) and no doubt a selection of bus routes. \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 11.09 East Croydon Platform 1 to London Bridge\, then walking a mile or so across London Bridge to Seething Lane\, where we start the walk proper. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 10.55\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt London Bridge station near the entrance to Platform 5\, from our scheduled arrival time about 11.30\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/garage.exact.improving\n\n\n\n\nOutside St Olaf’s church\, Seething Lane\, Junction of Hart Street / Crutched Friars\,  where we start the walk\, from our expected arrival time about 12.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dime.waddled.owner\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish at Greenwich\, where there are some interesting pubs and a variety of ways to get home! \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\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/pepys-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:20250225T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T220000
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UID:6099-1740514500-1740520800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Safer Neighbourhood Team
DESCRIPTION:Safe Neighbourhood?\n \nTonight we have the visiting Police Community Support Officer for South Croydon’s “Safer Neighbourhoods Team” for the area  in which our hall is located.  This P.C.S.O. has knowledge and experience to share with us about the district in which we socialise\, shop and travel through. \nA police officer will be accompanying and\, through the presentation by our two guests\, we should gain useful advice about issues that might be of concern to some COPSErs.  There will be opportunity to ask questions and receive answers. \nIn order to benefit from this session\, we need to start promptly at 8.30pm because\, owing to the shift times of our guests\, they must finish about 9.15pm to return to their office and write up their day’s reports. \nWe hope as many of you as possible can arrive for teas / coffees at 8.15pm and have bottoms on seats for the 8.30pm start.  Thank you! \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/safer-neighbourhood-team/
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:20250227T193000
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SUMMARY:COPSE Meal Out at Avenida Brasil
DESCRIPTION:Every couple of months\, we have had an evening to socialise with food\, supporting local restaurants but trying different cuisines.  This time we shall be going Brazilian. \n🍽️  🪇  🇧🇷  🍷\nFor Thursday\, 27th February\, I have reserved a separate dining area at “Avenida Brasil”\, 14 South End and\, again\, only a short walk from our Club Night hall.   The venue is served by many local buses.  (It is near to “The Truro\,” where we went last time\, but on the opposite side of the road.) \nW3W: https://w3w.co/singer.civil.engage \n \nThis link will take you to the menu. \nOur places are reserved from 7pm.  If you would like to have your name on the list\, please me know.  (Of course\, do contact me\, if you have any queries.) \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/copse-meal-out-tbc/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250302T170000
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SUMMARY:Geeks Transport Tour of London 2025
DESCRIPTION:Here are details about the event on Sunday 2 March – Geeks Transport Tour of London 2025.   Meeting times further below.  (Basically 9.15am East Croydon.) \nThis year’s trundle round (part of ) London’s transport system to view new and historic transport and development related attractions features a trambus\, a glulam roof\, a station box\, an award wining audio visual experience\, step free access (a lift) seamlessly integrated within a Grade II listed station\, restored and celebrated heritage and more besides.  Likely even a Guyanese kitchen – Dionne note. \nPlaces include Beckenham Road\, Crystal Palace\, Surrey Quays\, Elephant & Castle\, the Outernet (what’s that?)\, Paddington\, Barons Court\, Hanwell and Victoria.  And others.  Not necessarily in that order and subject to variation. \nGeeks will hardly be able to contain their excitement\, so I am proposing an early (for me) start of: \nEast Croydon tramstop 09:15am   (to catch 09:27am tram towards Beckenham Junction.   So be prompt.) \nor join later: \nboard tram at Addiscombe at 09:34am \nalight / meet at Beckenham Road tramstop at 09:45am   (Bob Clare note) \nCrystal Place bus station 10:10am \nCrystal Palace rail station approx. 10.45am \nWe will incorporate refreshment breaks where we can.  We will likely have a lunch break at Elephant & Castle (either Kaieteur Kitchen Original  or Elephant & Castle – Mercato Metropolitano \nAnd end at Market Halls Victoria | Restaurant & Bar In London Victoria \nCheers \nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour-of-london-2025/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250304T220000
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SUMMARY:Pancake Tuesday!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nYes\, the date changes from year to year but the importance is in the name: Shrove Tuesday – otherwise know to many as Pancake Day! \nThe 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. 😁 \nFor those COPSErs who wish to keep things simple with an approach that would also involve a degree of less mess to clear and clean at the end of our evening\, there are easy “just add water” mixes available.  These are can be bought in many shops for about £1\, now even M & S\, I have been informed. \nOf course  those of you wishing to prepare a batter from scratch to bring with you\, or one on site\, should not feel deterred.  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 ideas in advance!)  Here are some ingredients of past experiments: \nSavoury \n\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\nCheese & tomato\nHumus\nTahini\nHabanero chilli\n\nSweet \n\nMaltesers\nNutella chocolate spread\nChristmas pudding with crème fraîche (over ten months to replace the pud!)\nLemon curd sprinkled with ground ginger\nA drizzle of honey with flaked alomonds\nA line of cubes of chocolate\nGreengage jam\nCream cheese with Greek yogurt\, sultanas & sour cherry jam\nA slight spread of butter\, drizzled over by variously flavoured coffee syrups\n… and\, of course\, the traditional fresh lemon juice and sugar\, which\, understandably\, some folk resolutely still prefer!\n\n  \nIf you didn’t already\, certainly try some of these yourselves or create new concoctions to add to our list. \n  \nAs well as devouring our pancakes\, we may once more have a tossing contest for anyone who wishes to take part. \nCome to beat and eat\, chew and chat.  Shrove Tuesday can prove to be a battering but pleasantly sociable Club Night. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pancake-tuesday/
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:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250309T170000
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SUMMARY:London Loop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\, continuing from where we left off at West Drayton\, about 8-9 miles. Taking us into Berkshire and to ‘nine o’clock’ on the imaginary clock-face of the LOOP\, this 150 mile route around London following green spaces\, rivers\, a canal\, and occasional suburban streets.\n\nThis is the most watery part of the LOOP (perhaps in more ways than one!). We follow the River Colne and the Grand Union Canal for much of the way as they make their way through and between lakes. We cross an aqueduct where the Canal goes over a river (very strange) and go under the new HS2 rail viaduct\, which is quite a sight/site (so I am reliably told). There will no doubt be many boats of character to see on the Grand Union (we may even bump into Robbie Cummins on his Naughty Lass and end up on the telly!?). Oh and there’ll be some Locks\, as you’d expect on a canal\, one with an 11ft drop. There are a couple of pubs along the way and a likely possible tea shop (but probably no pole dancing this time!).\n\nBut bring some drink and food along just in case\, and be prepared for some mud in places and on the towpath.\n\nIt will be possible to leave/join about half way at Uxbridge if wished\, and also a possibility to stop at Widewater Lock\, a mile and a half short of West Harefield for a bus back to Uxbridge if wished.\n\nBut…We may well get as far as West Harefield (near Harefield Hospital) where we catch a bus to Uxbridge Underground station and come back into a central London Terminal of choice to get back to East Croydon\, etc.\n\nMeet West Drayton Rail Stn in the main foyer (split into two adjoining parts\, but either part will do) at 10.45am\, ready to depart by or before 11am. \n\nA Travelcard Zones 1-6 is good for to-day at £11.00 with a discount card.\n\nA recommended route for you is: 09.07 from East Croydon (via Victoria\, tube to Paddington\, then Elizabeth Line to West Drayton). But do your own research\, as the advert says\n\nIf you encounter any problems getting to the start be sure to phone me\, and we can wait for the next arrival at 11.07am\, but only if really necessary please.\n\nIf a general consensus among yourselves\, prefers a half an hour later start\, then I am open to this BUT OTHERWISE we stick to the above.\n\nPaul 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T220000
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SUMMARY:Folk Night at Cryer Arts\, Carshalton
DESCRIPTION:Another chance to go back to Cryer Arts Centre for their monthly Folk Night 🎸 🪕 🎶\, which starts at 7.30pm (doors open upstairs earlier). \nYou can buy a £6 ticket via this page on their website or pay at the door\, where I’ll be in their restaurant/bar from about 5.30pm. \nBuses SL7\, 157 + 407 from Croydon stop  opposite\, as does the 127 bus from Purley\, and there’s plenty of free nearby parking after 6.30pm. \nif you have any queries\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith S \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/folk-night-at-cryer-arts-carshalton/
LOCATION:CryerArts Centre\, 39 High St\, Carshalton\, Surrey\, SM5 3BB
CATEGORIES:Social,Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Port Lympne Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Valerie and I had a very enjoyable stay at Port Lympne earlier this year so I thought this would appeal to some other COPSErs – an animal park & safari weekend on the 15 & 16th March 2025. \n\nPort Lympne Hotel & Reserve is set against hundreds of acres of stunning “Kentish savannah” overlooking Romney Marsh. There are 900 animals across 75 species that call Port Lympne their home and it is a haven for many rare and endangered animals. Expert keepers look after the incredible animals that call our 600 acre park home\, day in and day out and invite you to catch a glimpse into where the wild things are! Please click here to view the web site. \n\n\nAccess to the parks (Howletts and Port Lympne) is from opening on Saturday morning to closing on Sunday evening (about 12 hours of daylight).\nView the wild animals at leisure in quieter times\, while the park’s closed to the public.\nIncluded is a safari in an open-sided truck with live expert commentary.\nAnimal encounters and photography workshop are at extra cost and subject to availability.\nThe on-site hotel has a bar and restaurant\, and there are additional eateries and picnic spots in the parks. We may have a meal at the County Members pub on Saturday evening\, about a 20 minute walk away.\nStay in shared comfy Pinewood Lodge glamping pods with kettle\, complimentary tea and coffee\, separate shower and WC blocks\, a washing-up point\, games room and fire pits. See below.\nOther more expensive in-park accommodation is available\, or you can just come along for a day visit (ticket is £35 including safari).\nTravel from Croydon is about 1 ½ hours by car or 2 ½ hours by public transport (train to Sandling or Ashford stations and then a bus); the return might include a short car ride to Sandling station as there is no Sunday bus service. There is no advance information on engineering works at the moment.\nThe cost (park access\, Saturday night accommodation and safari) depends on occupancy. The pods have two single beds and a double futon (sofa bed). For each pod:\n\nfour people – £70 for a single bed and £60 each to share the futon\nthree people –  £86 per person\ntwo people –  £130 per person\ncosts for guidance\, could change depending on the make-up of group.\n\n\nPlease check out the information and\, if you’re interested let me know with any caveats.\nTo secure your place please pay me a deposit of £50 by 31st December at the latest.\nIf you’d like a day ticket\, also please let me know.\nTransport options are dependent on number of passenger spaces. If you’re a driver willing to take passengers please let me know how many.\n\n\nPlease contact me if you need any further information. \n\nThanks. \n——————————————————————- \nFurther update sent 31st December 2024 \nPaul D \nHi COPSErs. \n\nPlease see below for details of the trip. As I need to confirm the booking imminently\, this is the last call for anyone else to join for the overnight option. Thank you to those who have already let me know and have paid the deposit. \n\nAlso\, Nigel’s spotted another offer\, half-price animal experiences if anyone would like to book one of these.  Please let me know if you’re interested and hopefully we can coordinate timings etc: \n\nhttps://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/safaris-animal-experiences/ \n\nhttps://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/safaris-animal-experiences/animal-encounters/ \n\n\nPlease bear in mind I plan to book the included safari for the Sunday afternoon. Hopefully all of us COPSErs will be in the same charabanc. \n\nThe proposed itinerary for the weekend is to start off at Howletts near Canterbury on the Saturday\, then head south to Port Lympne for a three o’clock check-in at Pinewood. We can do a circuit of the park and hotel\, maybe catching some “keeper talks” on the way. In the evening we’ll dine at a nearby pub and on returning spend some time around the fire pits before bed time. It’s worth getting up early for a dawn patrol to see the animal early risers doing their tai chi! Breakfast and/or lunch will be either a DIY (bring your own apart from teas and coffees provided) or in one of the cafes. Then we’ll go on safari. At nightfall on the Sunday it’ll be back to Croydon\, ETA 8pmish. \n\nThanks. \n\nPaul D. \n\n\n\nIf you’re coming as a day-tripper please let me know as you could possibly use a spare park ticket and this would reduce the cost for the over-nighters.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/port-lympne-reserve/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Weekend Away
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T232812
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SUMMARY:Colne Valley Walk - Rickmansworth to Uxbridge
DESCRIPTION:A walk following alongside or near to the Grand Union Canal between Rickmansworth and Uxbridge (depending on time possibly doing a dogs-leg on the Hillingdon Trail away from the canal)\, with a CATCH-UP FOR ANY LOOP WALKERS WHO WISH TO FILL IN A MISSING BIT IF THEY LEFT EARLY LAST SUNDAY…but it will be backwards (in reverse\, I mean!)\, but will still count. \nBUT near Rickmansworth we shall first visit the Batchworth Lock Canal Centre (look up on internet) and there is a chance of a short boat trip here (if running).\n\nALSO I shall offer the chance to go under the HS2 Viaduct again from the other direction to last week from anyone experiencing FOMO. One person last week said this was the best bit of the whole walk!\n\nNarrow boats and Locks aplenty along the way with the deepest lock on the Grand Union (11ft drop or rise).\n\nCafe at Batchworth Lock Canal\,Centre and Coy Carp pub at Harefield.\n\nWith the way Life goes\, it could be many years before we are back this way again\, particularly as we get further round the LOOP and get involved with other places\, so it’s a good opportunity on a spare weekend to get to know the area better.\n\n\nMeet at Rickmansworth station for 11.00am and wait in main hall of station.  (I’ve never been there) – might be a good idea to phone me to see what train to Rickmansworth  we are on (same or different).\nRickmansworth Station is underground and national rail and is in ZONE 7. so you will need to buy a single ticket from Moor Park to there at some point.\n\nHome from Uxbridge u/ground stn. Chance to leave early near Widewater Lock by bus back to Uxbridge (where some of us went home from last week).\n\n\nWhole walk is 7-8 miles or so\, unless if you leave early. Obviously this is OPEN TO ALL\n\nDon’t forget to make your own arrangements concerning the fact that the outward journey involves going outside zone 6 by one stop\n\nPaul Newbold (07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/colne-valley-walk/
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SUMMARY:St Patrick's Evening\, Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:We’ll again have a COPSE table at this enjoyable event.\nLet Ireen know if you’d like her to keep a seat for you. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/st-patricks-evening-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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