Literary Evening
2019-09-03 20:15 - 22:15 (Europe/London) | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
On Tuesday evening, READERS INK, Copser’s Book Club, will be presenting some literary snippets from along the way of our year-long journey, together with a short fun literary quiz to kick things off.
All who attend are invited to bring along something that has moved them, made them laugh, cry or had an impact in some other intangible way (but, please notify us in advance if you would like to contribute).
So think news items, anecdotes, humour, poems, limericks or even something you have written yourself – anything really that means something to you – but nothing too long. If you would like to tell us about a book (and read a short section from it) please give us a brief statement of why that particular book and that particular reading (suggest maximum 5 minutes in total).

Dreams: Your Inner Life
2019-09-10 20:30 - 22:15 | South Croydon United Church Hall, Aberdeen Road, South Croydon, CR0 1EQ, United Kingdom
Nina will present a guide to dream interpretation.

Stanley Halls Ceilidh Dance
2019-09-13 20:00 - 23:00

Gatliff - mini challenge walk, the 2019 Gatliff 25km route revealed
2019-09-15 08:00 - 17:00
Challenge yourself to a 15 and a half mile walk and in the process see this year’s Gatliff 25km route.

Pleasant, changing countryside in East Surrey and West Kent.

Meet at East Croydon railway station at 8am with packed food and drink to keep you going.

There is a pub two thirds of the way around but no time to grab a meal there just a drink and use the facilities. Help try out the draft Gatliff route instructions (but note we do walk as a group). Bail out at Cowden after 10.5 miles if you prefer (add 1.5 miles to station).

Quiz
2019-09-17 20:15 - 22:00

Orienteering around Denbies Vineyard
2019-09-22 09:30 - 17:00
What does it involve? Some quite simple map reading,
Mole Valley Orienteering Club (MVOC) organise a simple course, and a slightly longer more challenging course, both open to all, which we can walk in small teams, perhaps 2/3/4 people in a team, and it is being held in the vineyard grounds of the Denbies wine estate on the edge of Dorking.

Meet at East Croydon station around 930.
Catch the train at 0949 to Redhill, (Portsmouth train) change at Redhill. Then get the 1015 to Dorking Deepdene.

We will walk up from Dorking Deepdene Station to the vineyards, about a mile, use their cafe for a coffee or snack before we register for the event after 12 midday, it starts then from 12.30

Talk - a COPSE Member's Overseas Travels
2019-09-24 20:15 - 22:00
The presentation will take us around both India and New Zealand.

In the former, we shall share their sight-seeing trip, which included ten days of cycling. In the latter, we shall jump aboard their nine week campervan tour.

Reigate Hill Walk
2019-09-29 09:00 - 17:00
This will be about 12 miles on the North Downs, quite hilly, starting and finishing at Merstham.
To get there you can take the 405 bus leaving West Croydon at 9.00am, or from Fairfield Halls about 3mins later, taking 34 mins Merstham.
Or you can take the 9.42 train from East Croydon, calling at Purley 9.46, Coulsdon S. 9.51 and Merstham 9.56.
Bring a packed lunch, but there will be a refreshment stop at Reigate Hill, (tea & coffee, snacks) a pub stop and another chance for a break at Reigate Hill on return to Merstham.
Going home the 405 bus is every half hour and one train each hour.

Talk - Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
2019-10-01 20:15 - 22:00
Frank and Natalia will share their memories about they holiday in this stunning place

Choral Concert at Croydon Minster
2019-10-02 07:00 - 22:00

The Dog Rose Ramble, the green spaces of L B Ealing
2019-10-05 10:00 - 17:00
This is a circular walk starting and finishing at Northolt underground station.

This walk includes a section of the Hillingdon trail, and almost 3 miles of the grand union canal. Stopping points are at a Marina on the grand Union canal, and the Crown pub in Northolt village towards the end.

There is a Moated site that dates back to the 13th century, that was demolished and has a plaque. We will be stopping on route for a break. Please bring a packed lunch.

Meet at East Croydon at 10.10 for the 10.19 to London Victoria, then we take the the underground. We aim to arrive at Northolt station at 11.30.

Southern Cycle Saunter
2019-10-06
The Southern Cycle Saunter is a road cycling rally with a difference.

Cycle around the lanes of Surrey, Kent or Sussex, solve the clues to help navigate and find the checkpoints.

Each checkpoint will involve a short challenge – a good fun day out for all.

This year event will start from Cowden Memorial Village Hall.

For further details select the Southern Cycle Saunter option in the Events dropdown menu at the top of this page.

Macmillan Coffee Evening
2019-10-08 08:15 - 22:00
A chance to try different beautiful cakes, take part in a “Dunk the biscuit competition” and a live music challenge quiz.

Don’t forget to bring your pocket money to donate to the wonderful charity Macmillan

Stanley Halls Barn Dance
2019-10-11 20:00 - 23:00
This is a chance to dance to traditional rhythms, following the twists and turns of various line and circle formations, all enjoyed by instructions to us from “the caller”.
This month’s band:
”Take the Biscuit”, has an exciting young duo Beth Gifford (Viola) and Matt Brookes (Accordion) with driving back line Rob Gifford (Drums) and Trevor Lines (Bass). The band plays at least one tune written by every member of the band, combining mostly original material with some traditional English tunes.

Venue: https://www.stanleyhalls.org.uk/contact-us

Easily accessible by public transport.

Buses: Routes 196 and 410 stop directly outside of Stanley Halls. Routes 75, 197, 312 and 157 stop within a few minutes walk.
Trains: Stanley Halls is just a five minute walk from Norwood Junction station.

Trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia
2019-10-12 12:00 - 2019-10-18 17:00
Full

Harvest Barn Dance, St Matthew’s Church, Redhill
2019-10-12 17:00
The cost is £8.00, which includes a supper of hot dog and ice cream, but please bring your own glass and drinks.

St Matthew’s is on Station Road, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: http://stmatthews-redhill.org.uk/about/find-us/.

Blues Jam at The Oval Tavern
2019-10-15 20:00 - 22:00
131 OVAL ROAD CROYDON CR0 6BR

NO MEETING AT THE HALLL

Spa Valley Railway Beer Festival
2019-10-19 10:00 - 17:00

Seagull Trail Part 2 from Crystal Palace to Coulsdon
2019-10-20 10:00 - 17:00
Meet at Crystal Palace Rail Station (MAIN ENTRANCE) from 10am to begin walking at 10.30

The walk will be through the suburbs along mainly quiet roads and through open spaces. We can go as far as anyone wants to walk, but no further than Happy Valley.

The distance is about ten miles but it is possible to stop at any point if you want to finish and go home as there are plenty of transport links along the way. From Happy Valley, there is 466 or 60 bus back into Croydon.

Bring a drink and a packed lunch although there are many places en route to drink or eat.

TRANSPORT ‘HEALTH’ WARNING: You won’t be able to get to Crystal Palace Rail Station by train on Sunday. One way is to go by train from East Croydon to Norwood Junction and get the bus (including 157) to Crystal Palace. OR go to WEST Croydon Bus Station and catch the bus (including 157) to Crystal Palace.

Abigail's Party & All Things 70ies
2019-10-22 20:15 - 22:00
· An introduction to the evening
· Abigail’s Party – the iconic 1970’s play
· Quiz on all things 70’s
· Music and dancing

Dressing up in appropriate attire is optional. You may bring your favourite or 70’s related tipple.

Guided Brewery Tour
2019-10-26 14:00 - 17:00
Meet by 1.45 p.m at The Hop Stop bar at 73, Bell Street, Reigate RH2 7AN.
The tour will start promptly at 2pm and finish at 4pm.
For Croydonians, get the 12.57 train from East Croydon to Reigate Station, arriving 13.23. It is a 10-15 minute walk to the bar.
For drivers, Bell Street Car park is close to the start point.
There are still a few places available if anyone has a last minute desire to join us, but please let me know first..

North East London, along canals & quiet way bike routes
2019-10-27 09:15 - 17:00
Meet at East Croydon Station by 9.20 for the 09:34 arriving London Bridge 9:48
By train with bikes to London Bridge. Ride and walk along the South Bank – City of London – East End Markets – Regents Canal – Victoria Park – Stratford Olympic Park – Lea Valley -Tunnel or Cable Car over the Thames – Thames Paths and Quiet Way Cycle Routes.
Flexible return by train with many options, depending on how far you and your legs want go. Riding along quiet routes in a group makes for a very gentle pace, it’s not a race. Plenty of stops.
Bring drinks and snacks, expect stops en route for more food and drink as we find it.

AGM
2019-10-29 20:15 - 22:00

Sheffield Park Visit has been cancelled
2019-11-02 10:00 - 17:00
And the suggestion of a walk has been cancelled too.

Sorry for the inconvenience

Walk Along the Wandle Trail
2019-11-03 11:00 - 17:00
Meet outside East Croydon station at 11am (ish) to get the tram to WANDLE PARK.

Walk along the river Wandle to Merton Abbey mills (six miles) followed by a stop at The Wiilliam Morris pub.

We will also be going through Morden Hall Park for a loo stop (+ maybe a coffee stop) depending on time.

Afterwards, we’ll walk back to Phipps Bridge tram stop and then back to central Croydon.

Bonfire Night
2019-11-05 20:15 - 22:00
We were hoping to attend a local fireworks display but unfortunately an exhaustive research has not come up trumps.

So we will take an evening walk to Duppas Hill recreation ground where the elevated vantage will help us take in the bonfire night atmosphere and glimpse picturesque explosions as we celebrate the demise of a revolutionary.

Assemble at the hall for a hot drink at 8.15pm. Set off for the walk at 8.40pm when the hall will be shut and locked. After the short walk (about 45 mins to an hour) we can go to our usual pub ( The Skylark) to meet up with any later comers.

Stanley Halls Barn Dance
2019-11-08 20:00 - 23:00
With the ‘Conquering Heroes’

“A band of local folk musicians who can be found playing tunes from the British Isles and beyond! An accomplished ceilidh band, we’ve brought music, dancing and joy to festivals, community events, weddings and parties across London and the South East.”

Van Gogh Walk – London
2019-11-10 10:15 - 17:00
This is a walk which traces Van Gogh’s commute home from his Covent Garden office to his home in Stockwell.

Meet at East Croydon station in time to catch the 10.34 train to London Bridge then the 10.56 to Charing Cross.

First stop will be room 43 at the National Gallery to see seven of Van Gogh’s paintings including the iconic Sunflowers. We will then stroll to the site of his office then begin our walk through Embankment Gardens, cross the Thames, and walk down the A23 passing by the Imperial War Museum.

Lunch stop at The Tommyfield pub around 1pm. Or if you prefer you can bring a packed lunch and have it at Kennington Park. The diners will catch you up there.

https://www.thetommyfield.com/

We will complete our walk down to Hackford Road. The house is open till 5pm.
Return home starting with a tube from Stockwell then a train to Croydon. The total distance will be about 4 miles.

Talk - Expedition cruising in the Russian Far East
2019-11-12 20:15 - 22:00
Nicky will be giving a talk about the cruise she did in August down the coast of north east Siberia.

A fascinating trip in a remote and pristine area which is larger than the UK but with a fraction of the population. She will be concentrating mainly on the wildlife that she saw, including whales, bears, eagles, seabirds etc and also talking a little about the history of exploration in this area.

City Break - YHA Stratford-on-Avon
2019-11-15 12:00 - 2019-11-17 17:00
