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SUMMARY:Isabella Plantation
DESCRIPTION:This is to let you know the details of a walk of about 6 miles which I will be leading from Richmond station to the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park to see the annual blooming of the azaleas and Rhododendrons. \nWe will be meeting at East Croydon Station at 9:35 to catch the 9:44 train to Clapham junction\, where we change to platform 5 to catch the train to Richmond. There are quicker ways to reach the Isabella\, but I think this route combines a very pleasant walk with the possibility of seeing some beautiful blooms which I hope will still be out and not too faded by all the sunny weather. Don’t blame me if they’re not at their best!! It’s always a bit hit and miss whether they’ll be worth seeing\, but I’m sure it will be a lovely day out anyway. \nFrom Richmond Station\, we walk down to the river and eventually turn left through Petersham and enter Richmond Park through the Petersham gate. From there it’s about a mile (including one hill) to walk to the Isabella where we can spend an hour or so. We return via Pembroke Lodge where it is possible to get refreshments such as cups of tea or even ice creams if the weather is warm enough. We  then walk down through the grounds of Pembroke Lodge and eventually exit the park through the Richmond gate and proceed down the hill back into Richmond admiring the lovely views of the river along the way. \nBest to bring some sandwiches and plenty of water since the weather forecast is very good for Sunday. As I mentioned there is a possibility of getting refreshments at Pembroke Lodge in the afternoon and there are also pubs and cafés along the way back to Richmond. \nLook forward to seeing some of you there.\nNicky
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/isabella-plantation/
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SUMMARY:Croydonopolis with Will Noble
DESCRIPTION:This coming Tuesday we bring you another very special presentation that should be close to the hearts of all Croydonians – even us adopted ones! \n \nWill Noble is the author of Croydonopolis: A Journey to the Greatest City That Never Was. Here’s the blurb from Amazon: \nD. H. Lawrence and David Bowie struggled with being there. Comedians from Kenneth Williams to Harry Hill have found it a convenient trope for philistinism and the banal. The ‘Croydon facelift’ has become a snobbish putdown. Riots and burning buildings in 2011 didn’t help. And yet this town halfway between London and Brighton can claim a remarkably distinguished – and hidden – history at the centre of things. No fewer than 6 archbishops are buried there. Continental air travel – from London’s first airport – began there. In the sixties it was a daring experiment in futuristic brutalist architecture. Its contribution to black culture began with our most notable black composer and culminated in the first black British artist to headline Glastonbury. Its Brit School produced everyone from Adele to Amy Winehouse and Raye. Still want to diss Croydon? Croydonopolis tells the amazing story of this much-maligned town\, whose only fault was to be too far ahead of the curve\, and always go for broke. \nYou can read more about the talk from earlier publicity here\, and see Captain Sensible enthuse about the book on Facebook here. \nThis talk comes highly recommended by members who’ve seen it. Don’t miss it!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydonopolis-with-will-noble/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T200000
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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 15th May \n6.30pm for food & drink \n8pm for Business\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Spreadeagle Pub\, 39-41 Katharine St\, Croydon\, CR0 1NX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T170000
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SUMMARY:Woodland photo walk
DESCRIPTION:We’re now meeting at 9.30am\, to take advantage of better light in the morning and also so it won’t be too hot whilst we’re out\, especially between Frith Wood and Warlingham where we will be more exposed to the sun: \nPart One \nWhat: A photo walk around our beautiful woodlands with activities to learn how to take better photographs \nWhen: Saturday 17th May \nMeeting Point: Fairfield Halls bus stop (‘KA’) to catch the 403 alighting at Sanderstead Methodist Church \nTime: 09:30am \nThe Photography Stuff \nBring any camera you know how to use and is in good working order\, even a smartphone(!). Make sure your camera is charged\, bring extra charged batteries if needed\, and you have enough memory card space/spare cards. It might be useful to bring a spare battery pack for your smartphone. \nI’ve got several exercises and techniques to help you try take better photos\, which will help you as you progress through the walk. If you can remember\, please bring a sheet of white paper\, whilst not essential\, it is highly recommended. You can fold it down so it’s easy to carry. I’ll explain more about this on the walk. \nIf you have a camera with interchangeable lenses\, then do feel free to bring them\, though it’s good to bring as little kit as possible so you’re more agile. A tripod isn’t necessary for this walk; I won’t be bringing mine. \nThe Route \nAfter alighting from the bus stop on Limpsfield Road it’s a short walk to Kings Wood\, on to Selsdon Wood\, Frith Wood\, St Mary’s Church\, reaching Warlingham Green around 2pm-ish\, where we can end at a local café or The Horseshoe pub for refreshments. \nWe’ll be covering about 6 miles/9.5km on foot. \nThere’s a dry stony downhill path from Kings Wood to get to Selsdon Wood\, then a short uphill on grass through Selsdon Wood\, and a windy path in Frith Wood\, but all paths are in relatively good condition and free of mud. \nPossible exit opportunities after Selsdon Wood\, or possible after Frith Wood (but it’s a walk uphill to catch a tram at New Addington). \nHealth & Safety \nRisk assessment: Risk of tripping on dry stony paths — wear suitable footwear; occasional nettles and brambles — especially if you wander off the path; we’re mainly in woodland areas but do take care when crossing roads; sun exposure — wear sunscreen and wear suitable protection from the sun \nWalk essentials: Bring enough drinking water\, packed lunch/snacks as there aren’t any provisions on the route \nContacts \nPhoto Leader: Melenie (07721 166785) \nWalk Leader: Barry Wilson (07748 808608) \n  \nNext month (June 10th) I’ll be hosting Part Two of the Photo Walk – to give you time to pick some of your photos you took on the walk and send them to me so I can compile them to put on the projector to digest as a group at Club Night. This is all about participation and learning from others. \nLooking forward to seeing some of you next Saturday! 📷 \n  \nMelenie and Barry
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/woodland-photo-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T170000
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SUMMARY:Loop walk
DESCRIPTION:Time for more LOOP\,* this time from Hatch End\, probably as far as Elstree\, but can be left off at Stanmore to get bus or nice walk to tube station (instructions will be handed out for the walk to stn for anyone leaving off here). \nPlease bring a yellow tabard\, if possible. Most road crossings are OK\, at islands\, but there is a nasty crossing by a busy roundabout\, but we can alleviate this by walking up the road a little and using an island\, going across 2 at a time\, stepping over a barrier each side. These are the “flies in the ointment” of the LOOP… \nIf we get to Elstree & Borehamwood station there are four trains an hour back to Sutton\, changing at Farringdon for East Croydon. \nAbout 9 miles of undulating terrain. Bring usual food and drink supplies – about one possible cafe\, and maybe a refreshment van\, along the way\, and likely pubs at Elstree. We are firmly into the Hertfordshire countryside with a viewpoint back towards London\, and with some interesting little bits of history\, etc along the way\, including film and TV history on boards at Elstree. & B station. \nMeet at Hatch End rail station main hall at/from 10.50am BST….. I shall go from Epsom Downs and change at Clapham Junction. You can go from East Croydon Stn to CJ\, then catch a train to Willesden Junction (Mildmay Line usually from Platform one\, so a bit of a walk over to it)\, then changing at WJ for Hatch End on the Lioness Line. \nMeet at East Croydon Station for 9.09 train via Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction \nIf you get to Hatch End early there is a Wetherspoons (something to do with sixpence in the name) and we pass that way anyway so can pick you up here (breakfast\, anyone?!). \n  \nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589 \n  \nNO EMAILS ON THE DAY PLEASE (I WON’T SEE THEM UNTIL I GET HOME!) \n  \n*A 150-mile long route around London using green areas\, meadows\, woods\, rivers and some streets. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-2/
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SUMMARY:Walking the Camino de Santiago
DESCRIPTION:Another highly recommended talk for our education and entertainment!\n \nSome of us have walked at least part of the Camino\, and more of us would like to! Trevor Meadowcroft has done it and he’ll be here to tell the tale. He’ll talk about the walk he did a year ago and fill us in on the history and context along the way. \nWhat’s the Camino de Santiago?\nWikipedia tells me it’s “a network of pilgrims’ ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain\, where tradition holds that the remains of the apostle are buried. Pilgrims follow its routes as a form of spiritual path or retreat for their spiritual growth. It is also popular with hikers\, cyclists\, and organized tour groups.“ \nMore information there at this link.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walking-the-camino-de-santiago/
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:20250522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T170000
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SUMMARY:Visit to Willam Morris Gallery - places available!
DESCRIPTION:Great news: COPSE have been offered a free group tour of the wonderful William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow- normally £150! We can follow the tour by spending some time Walthamstow’s very own lovely Lloyd Park. Meet at East Croydon station at 10.30 – train to Victoria then tube. Tour is at 12 noon.  \nUpdate 20th May \nDue to cancellations there two places still available. Please contact Andrew if you’d like to take one of them.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visist-to-willam-morris-gallery-places-available/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250524T170000
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SUMMARY:St Albans Town walk
DESCRIPTION:This will be St Albans\, where there are lots of things to do including its Saturday “charter” market\, St Albans Cathedral (free)\, St Albans Museum + Gallery (free)\, a park + lake\, one of the  “claimed” oldest pubs in the country (Ye Olde Fighting Cock 🐓)\,  the Veralamiun (Roman) Museum + “The Waterend Barn” Wetherspoons up in the High Street where we’ll be having a late breakfast from about 10.45am. \nAt the moment\, the plan is to meet at East Croydon station from 9am to give enough time for those needing to buy return tickets to St Albans City (not Abbey)\, then aim get the 9.21am Thameslink train (platform ?) which is due to arrive at 10.13am (only 52 minutes !!) \nIf there are any “late comers”\, it’s a half hourly service where you can give me a call to meet somewhere later up  in the high street. \nI’ll confirm everything nearer the time\, but if you have any queries\, please let me know. \nKeith Southam
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hertfordshire-town-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T170000
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SUMMARY:Bank Holiday Bike Ride to Horniman Museum
DESCRIPTION:Start at 10am outside East Croydon Station. \nTake cycle route 21 to S.Norwood country park then quiet roads and parks to Crystal Palace park. Zig-zag up through the park to the BBC transmission tower (we won’t be climbing to the top on this trip)\, side roads to Dulwich then through Dulwich park. A short distance on the a205 south circular road and short sharp climb to the museum. \nPropose to spend 1 hour (maybe slightly longer) at the museum to explore the grounds\, visit the museum if you wish and for lunch. Cycle racks near the cafe and I can wait with the bikes if necessary. \nReturn will be a combination of quietish side roads and a couple of busier main roads as we head down to Bell Green where the route rejoins route 21. \nThe route then heads for Beckenham Place Park\, up through the woods and around the lake before heading back to Croydon via Beckenham / route 21. \nAbout 24 miles. Slightly hilly in places but not too steep. Beckenham Place Park woodland trail probably unsuitable for thinned tyred racing bikes but my Brompton survived ok. \nDrop out point at halfway stage – Forest Hill train station with trains back to Croydon. \nCafe at Horminan museum\, good views across London\, nice gardens. Museum worth a visit (free entry). \n  \nPlease let me know if you wish to join me. I will post final numbers Saturday evening but I will go regardless unless there is heavy rain on the day. \nPeter B
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bank-holiday-bike-ride-to-horniman-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250303T153515Z
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SUMMARY:Amsterdam Retrospective
DESCRIPTION:The opportunity for everyone who went to tell their story of what they did and what they saw\, where they stayed\, what they ate\, and their favorite experiences. And\, of course\, for everyone else to be thrilled – nay\, stunned! – by their reminiscences. \n \nIt’s bound to include lots of pictures of the sights of Amsterdam and our reception in Arnhem. \nAndy is pulling this all together\, please contact him with your contributions.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/amsterdam-restrospective/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
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SUMMARY:Help for Holmbury!
DESCRIPTION:Please have a look at these – and then read on! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAs our COPSE Auditor\, John Diamond\, has quite rightly picked up in our Club accounts of recent years\, we have a “Small Hostels Fund” that has been sitting unused.  Partly\, it has remained dormant owing to the effect of “Lockdown” on the YHA and our nearest and dearest hostels.  However\, we are about to Spring into action with a work party to Holmbury St Mary.  This hostel’s fortunes have changed but revenue from its overnights still feed back into the YHA. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJohn D. is kindly joining our little band of brothers and sisters to carry out some “grounds beautification” that the new managers have requested.  We would like a couple more bodies to join our work party\, please!  This is planned for Thursday\, 29th May\, staying for a free overnight to complete anything the next day\, leaving the hostel on Friday\, 30th May. \nI took these photographs of a few of us working at Holmbury on one of our previous sessions that I’d organized there. \nThis is your chance to become part of a new\, happy group enjoying a refreshment break! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFor any further information – and to sign up for our 2025 endeavours! – please contact me a.s.a.p. and I can provide fuller details.  Transport from the Croydon-ish area is offered for the trip to the hostel and back. \nA good deed is waiting to be done. \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/help-for-holmbury/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250531T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T170000
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SUMMARY:Trip to Ireland
DESCRIPTION:I’ve had a great response for the trip and unfortunately I can’t take any more people. \nIf you want to come and are prepared to arrange your own accommodation etc then I can give you information of where we are staying. \nLinda \n\nACCOMMODATION \nhttps://www.islandview.ie/index.html \nIsland View is located in the fishing village of Roundstone\, Connemara\, County Galway. This will accommodate about 12 of us (two to a room)  and through the same owners I can book a 3 x bed-roomed cottage in the village of Roundstone\, called Bakery Cottage. Who goes where will depend on the final male/female split. \nAll rooms have en-suite facilities and we would be self-catering. \nTherefore I am capping this trip at 15 people. \nTRAVEL \nFly to Knock Airport. \nThere is a late morning flight by Aer Lingus departs 11.00 from Heathrow arrives Knock at 12.30. \nThe transfer time to the accommodation is 2hrs 20mins\, or longer if you go by Bus. \nWe are planning to hire 5 seater cars (the cars work out cheaper than mini-buses) to collect at the airport and for use throughout the week.  This also means that with 3 cars and 3 drivers the group can split up to go to different places of interest. \nThe flight back departs about 1pm from Knock Airport. \nThere are alternative flights from different airports and we are still looking at the options. I’ll confirm the preferred flights once I have final numbers and deposits are paid. \nWHAT IS THERE TO DO? \nRoundstone is picturesque fishing village\, with shops\, amenities\, pubs\, cafes\, restaurants and a grand hotel and it is right on the scenic west coast.  There are plenty of coastal and woodland walks and Errisberg mountain whose summit can be reached by a short walk!  Three kilometers away are the sandy beaches of Gurteen Bay and Dog’s Bay. \nThere are various islands that can be visited by ferry such as Inishbofin and the Arran Islands.  The City of Galway can be reached in about an hour by car or a bit longer by bus. Dublin can be reached in about 3 hours by train from Galway. \nWith hire cars we can explore further afield too. \nCOSTS \nAccommodation:  Approx        £269 p.p \nFlights                  Allow up to  £200 return \nCar Hire               Allow up to  £100 p.p           Total cost excluding food is approx. £570. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-ireland/
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking,Weekend Away
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T201500
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SUMMARY:Irish Evening - with Zoom!
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/irish-evening-with-zoom/
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:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250608T170000
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SUMMARY:Southdown Way Camping Park -   Hassocks
DESCRIPTION:As many Copsers will be in Ireland (albeit returning on the Saturday) suggestions were sought at an earlier planning meeting for something to keep those of us not going to Ireland occupied the weekend 6th-8th June.\n\nThe idea is to have a simple weekend away\, close to Croydon which can be easily reached by train. The following campsite fits the bill :\n\nhttps://www.southdown-caravancamping.org.uk/\n\nThe campsite is1 mile from Hassocks train station.\n\nIt does have a policy regarding large groups but I have been assured that up to 10 people will be OK providing we leave any boom-boxes at home and generally behave ourselves. I assume that at most only half that number will be available due to the Ireland trip.\n\nThe prices are for non-electric grass pitches and are £10 per person per night for backpackers. This is a special rate for backpackers who must arrive on foot. No limit on tent size but the camper must be able to carry the tent. No cars allowed to receive this special rate.\n\nIf you wish to drive the price will be £38 per person for the two nights.\n\nBookings can be made up to the day before arrival. I suggest we collate numbers\, keep an eye on the weather forecast\, and then I can then make the booking a couple of days before the 6th.\n\nI need to be at the campsite by mid-afternoon Friday 6th to confirm the booking in person. Latest booking-in time is 6pm but I can book in anyone who needs to travel down later in the evening.\n\nIt would be nice to bring camping stoves and eat at the camp site and sit around and chat in the evenings but we can find a nearby pub for food if we want to.\n\nA very informal trip. I am happy to go even if if there are only a few of us. We can discuss what to do during the daytime Saturday / Sunday and what time we want to leave on Sunday to return to Croydon.\n\nAt the moment I have 4 expressions of interest. I can provide a foldable cargo trolly if it would assist with carrying some of the camping gear from the train station.\n\nThe route from the railway station is along pavements except the final 250 yards of Lodge Lane – postcode BN68LX (40 mph limit).\n\n\nLet me know if you are interested.\n\nPeter: 07403 808 007
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/camping/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250610T220000
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SUMMARY:Photo Walk Review
DESCRIPTION:A warm thank you to those who joined the Take Better Photos event on 17th May. \nWe packed a lot in on the 7-mile photo walk; we learnt about leading lines\, negative space\, macro\, camera angle\, portraiture\, abstract\, and visual storytelling. It was a joy to see you all getting involved\, experimenting\, and working together. \nThe plan now is Part Two which will take place on Club night 10th June. Can the walk participants email your pics to me – up to 10 shots – by 1st June. I’ll combine them and present them on the projector. Do feel free to make any exposure/saturation tweaks\, however\, do not crop the photos – as this is fundamentally where we’ll likely learn the most in this session. \nWhilst we’ll be going through our photos we took on the walk\, Part Two could be a useful session for other COPSE members who also wish to learn how to take better photos. \n  \nMelenie \n—
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/photo-walk-review/
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:20250614T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250614T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T121043Z
UID:6340-1749922200-1749922200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery evening
DESCRIPTION:Dear COPSE \nI am looking forward to welcoming you all for an evening of Murder\, Mystery and intrigue and maybe even some sequins! Come dressed in your finest 1970’s studio 11 outfit! \nA light snack buffet will be provided. BYOB. \nMurder on the Dance Floor – An interactive murder mystery with music.\nWhen? Saturday 14th June from 19:30; \nWhere? St Matthew’s Church Hall\, Station Road\, Redhill; \nWho? Form a team or join one on the night! \nWhat? Buffet and soft drinks available; \nBYOB How? £10 adults\, £7 under-18s Tickets available now. 7 \nMore details here. \nTickets are available here – Adults £10\, children under 18 £7 \nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations. See: Find Us – St Matthew’s Redhill. \nBest wishes \n  \nMargaret Philipson
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/murder-mystery-evening/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
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SUMMARY:Hastings to Winchelsea Walk - 10 miles
DESCRIPTION:  \nUpdate: The plan is to catch the 09.02 at East Croydon via Eastbourne to Hastings\, arriving at 10.53.  I will meet you in the car park at 11 am.  For anybody else wishing to drive\, park in the station car park\, it costs £3 I think.  Please let me know if you are driving.\n\nOtherwise\, you will need to get a day return ticket to Winchelsea\, the cost is £40 or £26.60 with a railcard.\n\nThe first half is hilly\, the second half flat.  The only opt-out is from Fairlight Cove\, just under 5 miles in\, where you can get a bus back to Hastings\, but infrequent times\, namely 12.55\, 14.55\, and 16.55.\n\nReturn trains from Winchelsea depart at 53 minutes past the hour\, change at Hastings.\n\nThe days are long\, so no rush\, there is a pub at Fairlight Cove after 5 miles where you might be able to get food\, but best to bring a packed lunch.  We might even be able to eat at the end\, but I haven’t investigated that.\n————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \nI am planning the above walk\, it is 10 miles long (I can’t make it any shorter).  This is a shorter version of a route walked by Kate Humble on her coastal walks series\, though she walked on to Rye (allegedly).  From Hastings we go up the East Cliff Railway\, then follow the coast through Hastings Country Park\, Fairlight Glen (the dripping well)\, Fairlight Cove\, up the Royal Military Canal\, Wickham Manor (National Trust)\, Winchelsea (pub stop).  Then walk to the train station to return to Hastings. \nIt is time consuming and expensive to go to Hastings by train\, so I am looking for volunteers to drive and take passengers to Hastings. \nPlease let me know if you are willing to offer lifts or want a lift – you will need to depart Croydon at about 8.30 am. \ncheers \nTim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hastings-to-winchelsea-walk-10-miles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250617T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
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UID:6279-1750191300-1750197600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:River Bourne: talk by Roger Packham
DESCRIPTION:The Morris Dancing evening has been rescheduled for 1st July. \n\nWhat’s the Bourne?\n\nThe undiscovere’d country\, from whose bourn\nNo traveller returns\, puzzles the will\,\nAnd makes us rather bear those ills we have\nThan fly to others that we know not of?\n\n\n\nNope\, Shakespeare had no clue.\n\n\nIt’s actually the mysterious intermittent stream that flows from Caterham to Croydon. On the rare occasions when it rises it is said to foretell doom and disaster and was known as The Woe Waters.\n\n\nThis talk by historian Roger Packham (of The Bourne Society) draws on an extensive historic postcard collection to describe each of these parishes and to unravel the secrets of the mysterious Bourne.\n\n\n\nAnother riveting talk to enliven your Tuesday evening!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/morris-dancers/
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:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250314T161828Z
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UID:6315-1750496400-1750525200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bluebell Railway and Horsted Keynes -  Rescheduled from 23 May - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:This event will not be happening on this date. It may be rescheduled later in the year.\n\nThe idea is to catch a train from East Croydon to East Grinstead\,  then the Bluebell Railway to Horsted Keynes.  Next we walk to the National Trust Gardens (not too far)\, have a look around\, visit the tea shop\, walk back to Horsted Keynes\, maybe have a beer\, look around\, make our way home by train.  However\,  I am being squeezed on both sides by other events\, so need to know if anyone is interested\, otherwise I will reschedule.  Please let me know.  Tim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bluebell-railway-sheffield-park-and-gardens-nt/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250520T122912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T120302Z
UID:6444-1750534200-1750539600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Andrew's Choir Concert\, Euston
DESCRIPTION:Andrew’s London’s Transport Choir and BT London Choir perform “Music for a Midsummer’s Evening” including Vivaldi Gloria and choir favourites – modern and classic.   “We’d love to perform for you.” \n15 minutes walk from St Pancras International (Thameslink entrance) via Brill Place\, Phoenix Road to Eversholt Street.   See Andrew for tickets – £8.50 in advance or £10 on the door. \nNo prior meeting place – please find your way to the church – see address below.  Speak to Andrew if unclear / any questions.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/andrews-choir-concert-euston/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Somers Town\, 23 Eversholt Street\, LONDON NW1 1BN\, NW1 1BN
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250322T025116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T180722Z
UID:6348-1750588200-1750611600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:MI5 exhibition
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: \nThe current forecast is a sunny 29C\, woo hoo ! \nFrom The National Archives: \n“Explore the ever-changing world of espionage and security threats through original case files\, photographs and papers\, alongside the real equipment used by spies and spy-catchers over MI5’s 115-year history.”\n \nThe indoor exhibition might give some respite from the burning sun\, but there will also be plenty of outdoor activity there and back and in and around the riverside aspect of the site. Sun cream\, drinks and hats all worth taking. \nWith the staggered start\, it could get confusing. \nTRAVELLING BY TRAIN AND BIKE \nThe train+bike party is setting off from East Croydon around 10:30\, space on the trains permitting. The route is mainly traffic free along the Thames Path. \nTRAVELLING BY TRAIN AND FOOT \nThe train+foot party is due on the 11:06 train\, so we might miss each other at the start. There is a change to the schedule with an exciting rail replacement bus on the final leg so it now looks like this: \n11:06 from East Croydon to Clapham Junction\, arriving 11:15 \n11:24 to Richmond from platform 5\, arriving 11:39 \nThen rail replacement bus final destination Willesden Junction \n11:44 to Kew Gardens\, then walk to the site: Bessant Drive\, Richmond TW9 4DU \nWalking route here https://maps.app.goo.gl/CTWpzSbpiwpeJ9HP9 \nPlease could someone on the non bike route keep in contact with me so we can synchronise our mission\, spy film style? Seems there are multiple entrances to the site\, so we might need to coordinate by phone to meet up. The NA report that it can be busy at the weekend. \n“Planning your visit to MI5: Official Secrets? Weekends can be busy\, so we recommend arriving early.” \nBut then\, 12 noon might be early enough to beat the afternoon rush. \nLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday ! \nRichard \n——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– \n“For the first time\, MI5’s history will go on display to the public in a major new exhibition\, made possible through an unprecedented partnership between the Security Service and The National Archives.” \nEntry is free\, there is no booking needed\, might be busy. \nBy Train \nAssemble at 10:50 for the 11:03 from East Croydon\, to Clapham Junction\, change for the train to Richmond\, District Line one stop to Kew Gardens and finally a nice 10 minute stroll to the National Archives. \nBy Bike \nWhile we could ride there all the way (15 miles)\, and you still can\, the group plan is to meet at East Croydon at 1030\, take the next the train\, or trains\, to Clapham Junction\, then ride the remaining 6 miles mainly along the Thames Path. \nWeather and legs allowing we can work out the best return route. \nCatering services are provided by the “Maids of Honour Tea Room”\, so taking a packed lunch is optional\, with on site catering. \nhttps://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/our-cafe-and-coffee-bar/ \nThere is an extra bonus\, with a special treat available at the Archives\, the “Maids of Honour Tart”. “belief is that King Henry VIII rediscovered the recipe and either presented it to or named it for Ann Boleyn\, lady-in-waiting to his first wife\, Catherine of Aragon. The recipe appeared in the The Accomplisht Cook (1665)” \nWhile these tarts have a long history\, they are freshly made every day. \nHoping to see you on the day\, bike or foot. Hoping as always for good weather too. \nRichard \nhttps://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/about/visit-us/opening-times/
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mi5-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T184500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250617T173545Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Evening Stroll
DESCRIPTION:This week we’re NOT meeting at the hall but going for a walk instead !! \nGather from 6.45pm at East Croydon tram stop \nTram to Beckenham Junction tram stop (every 15 minutes) \nTO MEET ME AT 7.30pm for an easy three mile circular walk around Kelsey Park with an option to go to O’Neills pub for drinks 🍺🍷🍵 at the end from about 9pm. \n  \nJust in case you haven’t remembered \, this is a repeat of one of Olga’s summer evening walks that she led in 2022. \n  \nIf you have any queries\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/summer-evening-stroll/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250613T233355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T125924Z
UID:6518-1751108400-1751130000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Green Spaces Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit this event in Croydon’s Central Library in Katharine Street\, find the COPSE stand and come to chat with us.  You can discover how our Club enjoys using our borough’s very many public green areas. \nClick the leaflet below for full event details.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/open-day-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250626T130439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T130529Z
UID:6623-1751122800-1751126400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Good News for Cyclists - Bike Marking in South Croydon!🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
DESCRIPTION:Bike marking in South Croydon  \nA police session to improve the security of your bicycle.  This will be on the junction of Brighton Road and Selsdon Road\, by the benches near to Ledbury Road. \nExact location https://w3w.co/pigs.blast.album   One of our COPSE cyclists will be there to give information about some of our COPSE Cycle Rides.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/good-news-for-cyclists-bike-marking-in-south-croydon%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2%f0%9f%9a%b2/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250527T140505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T170633Z
UID:6489-1751194800-1751216400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Country Walk - Capital Ring\, Part 2 - Falconwood to Grove Park\, with a Detour
DESCRIPTION:Weather Stop Press\nWe’ve all seen the weather warnings and I don’t have to tell any of our seasoned COPSErs about hats\, suncream\, carrying water or any of that. I’m sure you’ve all studied and memorised the walking guidance at https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/policies/guidance-on-walking-cycling-and-camping/\, so you know what precautions to take. \nWhat I will say by way of reassurance is \n\nWe won’t try to break any speed records\, it will be an amble with plenty of stopping opportunities\nand\nIf it all gets too much on the day there are many chances to leave the walk early. We’ll be passing Eltham and Mottingham stations\, and I’m sure there are buses that will take you somewhere useful eventually\n\nSo come along and enjoy! \n\nContinuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop\, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Part 1\, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. Click on the map for full details of what the Capital Ring is. \n \nAccording to the book this leg is only a matter of 3.5 miles\, described by the official app as “gorgeous”\, but hardly a sufficient stretching of legs for the power walkers of COPSE. So we’ll be extending the trip to take in a visit to “The Last Remaining Tudor Barn in London”\, making the whole walk about 6 miles. The terrain is mostly flat on paths and tracks. \nThere will be feeding and toilet opportunities along the way. \nWe can return from Grove Park Station via London Bridge. \nJoining Opportunities\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.20 to catch the 11.34 to Victoria\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nVictoria station near Platform 7 for the 12.03 to Falconwood\nhttps://w3w.co/wool.mercy.bump\nFalconwood station from our scheduled arrival at 12.39\nhttps://w3w.co/pits.boat.perky\n\n\nContact\nKen on 07921 258876
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250303T153954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T214143Z
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SUMMARY:North Wood Morris
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from 17th June. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBe entertained by a mixed gender Morris side\, performing traditional dances from the Cotswolds.  We can witness their energetic demonstrations – and there will be an opportunity for any of the audience who might like to get up and have a go!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-evening-stroll/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250527T140223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T111304Z
UID:6487-1751655600-1751666400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Evening cycle ride - rescheduled from 27 June
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Fairfield Halls at 7pm for an evening ride around ten miles in length with a pub stop for a drink. \nWe take suburban and countryside routes to Woodmansterne and the Woodman pub.  A meal is not planned but you could take your chance.  Drinks and snacks / crisps etc expected. \nAt least ten miles in length\, probably a couple more.  Out via start of Wandle Trail (so Waddon / Beddington residents may like to intercept us).  Some steady not steep hills out.  Almost continuous downhill return (via Woodcote / Pampisford Road). \n  \nRegards \nAndrew \n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-cycle-ride-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250527T141433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T131427Z
UID:6492-1751792400-1751821200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Croydon Green Spaces Walk
DESCRIPTION:The next Green Spaces Walk will be Hamsey Green to Old Coulsdon. \nDistance is about 8 miles or 13km\, taking about 6 hours including a 30 mins refreshment break at Kenley Common and 1 hour lunch stop at The Fox pub. \nThe terrain is mixed; downhill from Hamsey Green to Godstone Road in Whyteleaf\, then uphill to Kenley Aerodrome\, then flat/undulating to the Fox lunch stop\, then downhill to Happy Valley\, and then uphill into the woods\, then downhill to Happy Valley and a steep uphill to Ellis Road Playground where we follow the contour to Old Coulsdon and a final uphill to the Tudor Rose and Old Coulsdon centre. \nBring plenty to drink and some food and I would advise to bring some lunch.\nThere is a COOP at Hamsey Green but not much along the route.\nFood is available at the Fox but it can be very popular and you may not be able to order and eat in the time available. \nWhere to Meet \nHamsey Green\, at the junction of Limpsfield Road and Tithepit Shaw Lane at 9.30 – https://w3w.co/miles.either.scare.\nThere is a regular bus 403 from Croydon to Warlingham. Hamsey Green stop. \nWe’ll set off at 9.45\nFirst stop Kenley Common 11.15/30 30 mins\nLunch The Fox 1.00-2.00 \nWe finish in Old Coulsdon at the Tudor Rose /Grange Park between 3.30 to 4pm\nIn Old Coulsdon there is the Tudor Rose pub\, a Morrisons Local mini supermarket\, and a cafe in Grange park that shuts 4 to 4.30.\nFrom here there are regular 60 buses to Croydon via Coulsdon rail stations\, and 466 buses to Croydon and Caterham-on-the-Hill. \nI look forward to seeing you all!\nAndy
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-walk-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250303T154213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T215901Z
UID:6285-1752005700-1752012000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visitors' Open Evening
DESCRIPTION:We welcome all visitors to come along to a sociable evening and the chance to find out what we do.\nOur members will meet and greet you from 8.15pm. Coffees and teas available. There’ll be a free raffle ticket just for coming through the door – with the possibility of winning a prize! \nFind us at:\nSouth Croydon United Church Hall\nAberdeen Road\nCR0 1EQ\n\nThe entrance to the hall is on Heathfield Road\, next to the Church. Very close to the main road\, which is served by many buses. For drivers\, street parking is free in the evenings\, providing you stay south of Coombe Road.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-open-evening-5/
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:20250713T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250713T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T211642
CREATED:20250527T142546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T132434Z
UID:6494-1752413400-1752427800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visitors' Walk or Cycle Ride
DESCRIPTION:A free “Visitors’ Walk or Cycle Ride”\nJoin us for either\, meet some of our Members and find out more about our Club! \n  \nThe Walk \nMeet outside Croydon Central Library in Katharine Street at 1.30pm. https://w3w.co/lands.body.rivers  \nThis will be an Urban Mystery Walk\, taking in parts of Croydon with some interesting history and things to spot!  This will take about three and a half hours at an easy speed\, allowing for observations and comments. \nDistance is about six miles but with various pauses (and various opt-out points\, if necessary).  It will end just into part of South Croydon – – with teas / coffees and cake! \nSome specific streets and landmarks will be included.  Hopefully\, some interesting information can be gleaned about places we too often just hurry and scurry past.  If you are able to enlighten us with your additional knowledge as we go around\, that will be to the benefit of all! \nTo Bring: Any food or drink you can consume as we wend our way along our route.  No refreshment stops are included until we end the afternoon. \nTo Wear: Fingers are crossed for dry weather – please do come clad in keeping with the weather forecast. \nComfy town footwear should be fine – but not your Sunday best because there will be a couple of leaf-strewn paths that might be a little mucky. \nThere will be a “glossy souvenir brochure” for all who attend! \n  \nThe Cycle Ride\nMeet outside Croydon Central Library in Katharine Street at 1.30pm. https://w3w.co/lands.body.rivers  \nThe route will be a flat\, return ride to Greenwich and its surrounds\, 20 miles total\, finishing in South Croydon – for coffees / teas and cake! \nTo Bring: Your en-route drinks and snacks.  There will be a refreshment stop opportunity at Greenwich. \nTo Wear:  Cyclists should consider wearing a helmet and  any other appropriate safety cycling attire. \nThe ride will be suitable for all types of bikes.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ramble-bike-ride-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events,Walking
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