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SUMMARY:Folk & Blues Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join COPSE Members as they visit and enjoy this annual Garden Party at the local Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road. https://w3w.co/fact.porch.modes  \nLive music to entertain us throughout the day and the evening\, plus side stalls\, real ales\, barbecue and other refreshments.  £7 on the door.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/garden-party-details-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250527T142633Z
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SUMMARY:Pepys - The Last Walk!?
DESCRIPTION:We’ve packed out four Pepys Walks\, so we’re here again for the fifth and (probably) last!\n\n\nWhere?\nAgain we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time replicating a New Year’s Day walk through City sites and out to Wapping. 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 one follows a fine tradition by starting and ending at a pub! \nIt’s an easy 4 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 6 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at the very historic Prospect of Whitby  – a tavern that also serves food. There are plenty of opportunities to leave the walk early as we pass a number of Underground stations. Buses are also relatively plentiful. \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\nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.00 to catch the 11.14 to Victoria from Platform 1.\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt Victoria station from our scheduled arrival time 11.30\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/gladiators.zooms.sweep\n\n\n\n\nOutside Holborn Underground Station about 12.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/pokers.guitar.custom\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish at Wapping\, from which the Windrush line will take you straight to West Croydon via Norwood Junction. I’m sure many other routes are possible. \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/walk-details-coming-soon-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250722T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T101234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T084311Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Evening Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Nothing at the Hall tonight! \nPlease meet at Blackhorse Lane tram stop at 19.30 – a 10 minute ride from East Croydon on a Beckenham Junction or Elmers End tram. \nWe will walk through some green spaces ending up in South Norwood Country Park. Then return by tram from Arena to E. Croydon or Addiscombe for a drink at the Claret & Ale. (1 minute from Addiscombe tram stop) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/summer-evening-stroll-2/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T101423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T114211Z
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SUMMARY:Book Evening
DESCRIPTION:Sharing of favourite recent reads\, fiction or non-fiction. Interesting for both contributors and “listeners”!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/book-evening/
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:20250731T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250731T223000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250629T024706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T235348Z
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SUMMARY:Open air theatre\, Coulsdon\, ‘Animal Farm’
DESCRIPTION:Here are some details of the open air theatre trip programmed for Thursday 31 July. \nTheatre Workshop Coulsdon’s annual show at Coulsdon Manor this year is and adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm. It’s a lovely venue – in a wooded glade on the golf course of Coulsdon Manor. But 466 runs by. YOU NEED TO BRING A CHAIR. Parking is possible. \nThe show is 7.45pm. Tickets £12. They usually provide pizza in the interval if booked on arrival (extra cost). I will check this is happening. There is also a small bar. We would be able to travel together from East Croydon bus station (or stops south of). YOU NEED TO BRING A CHAIR. People usually bring a camping chair. COPSE has a couple you could borrow for a token rent. You would have to take them after the Club night by 29th July and carry them. It is approx. 500m walk from the bus stop to the venue. \nI suggest you get your own ticket but if this proves difficult speak to me. Link as above or here: Theatre Workshop Coulsdon event tickets from TicketSource. \nIf the show is cancelled because of bad weather they will offer an alternative night. Bad weather is unusual apparently. \nRegards\nAndrew
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/open-air-theatre-coulsdon-animal-farm-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T170000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Cuckmere Pilgrim Path
DESCRIPTION:The circular walk begins from Berwick Station at 10.25 am \nGETTING HERE \nThere is a train departing East Croydon at 09.10 and arriving at Lewes at 09.56 \nThen take the train from Lewes at 10.14 to arrive at Berwick at 10.25 \nI will catch the train from Lewes to Berwick. \nThere is a car park at Berwick Station for those who wish to drive  Maybe advisable to prebook in advance to secure a space – £4.60 for the day.   Parking in Berwick Station Parking | Prebook Online | APCOA | APCOA \nThe walk is a fairly easy 7 and half mile walk in beautiful countryside but does have STILES.    As I propose to do half the route (the Western/central churches)\, we should have plenty of time either in churches (there is a Pilgrim table and stamp in each) or a nearby pub (you get to choose) and then regroup to continue. \nWe will have visited 4 churches/pubs in this walk and I can do another walk to see the others later on in the year   The longest stop should be at Alfriston as there are so many choices.  There are 3 really old 16 th century Inns\, lots of cosy tea shops\, a large church\, small museum or if you want to increase mileage can set off on the riverside walk (being mindful of time we need to regroup).   At the end of the walk there is a lovely inn right by Berwick station where\, if you wish\, ( or have time waiting for train)\, we can stop for a drink and maybe try for a bite to eat. \nCuckmere Pilgrim Path \nHope this all makes sense and please contact me if there are any problems. Text or phone 07732 809 116. Thanks. Pauline.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-coming-soon-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
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SUMMARY:Local Evening Walk
DESCRIPTION:Two options for this evening.   We are leading an evening walk on Tuesday 5 August from the hall in Heathfield Road. We plan to leave at 19:30 as sunset is around 20:50. The walk will be through South Croydon\, crossing the Brighton Road\, A235 to Haling Park Road. The route will be via Haling Grove; then we will cross Pampisford Road and traverse Purley Way Playing Fields and cross to The Colonnades (places to eat). From there we can head back to the hall for the usual notices / announcements. \nAlternatively\, the hall will be open at 20:15 for those that wish to socialise and pursue “parlour games”.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-evening-walk-and-parlour-games-at-the-hall/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T101510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T171506Z
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SUMMARY:"Parlour Games" at the Hall
DESCRIPTION:For those not going on the walk\, the hall will be open at the usual time.  Andrew will be orchestrating “parlour games”.  Whatever are those?  Come and join in the light hearted fun. \nWalkers will return to the hall in time for Announcements at 9.30pm.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-7/
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:20250810T092000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250527T142832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T085143Z
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SUMMARY:Taplow Court\, Buckinghamshire - day trip
DESCRIPTION:Join Jana to visit the historic house and grounds on a rare open day.  Meet 9.20am East Croydon for 9.31 Thameslink train to Farringdon (where change for Elizabeth Line for Taplow.)  Bring packed lunch. \nWith short walk along River Thames.  Scenery and gardens.  Information about buddhism from “SGI-UK”\, the movement that own Taplow Court.  By train and walking.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-coming-soon-4/
LOCATION:Taplow Court\, Cliveden Rd\, Taplow\, Maidenhead\, SL6 0ER
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T101618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T115324Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Walk
DESCRIPTION:Nothing at the Hall tonight! \nMeet at Wandle Park tram stop at 7.30. \nWalk once around Wandle park then walk to Waddon Ponds. \nWalk back to Croydon for drinks at our local watering hole – alternatively by tram from Wandle Park.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/evening-walk-4/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250527T142917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T135717Z
UID:6502-1755334800-1755363600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hever 8.5 circular Walk
DESCRIPTION:I am leading an 8.5 mile walk from Hever Railway Station on Saturday 16th of August.\n\nFrom Croydon\, catch the 09.22 train to Uckfield (Usually platform 6)\, alighting at Hever Station (09.49).  I will board the train at Edenbridge Town with Grumpy Knickers and Benny.\n\nWe will set off at 10 am (no toilets on the station – go on the train!)\, heading to the Fountain Pub at Cowden.  You can get food here or bring your own (not to be eaten in the pub!).  After our early lunch we will head to Markbeech\, where there just happens to be another pub\, with a large beer garden and lovely views.  After that it’s just over 1.5 miles back to the station.\n\nThe route is gently undulating\, no big hills.  The train fare is £10\, with a third off for Group travel and other discounts for Freedom Card holders. At the moment it is forecast to be sunny and about 25 degrees c\, so be prepared.\n\ncheers\n\nTim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-coming-soon-5/
ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T230203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T113116Z
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SUMMARY:Morden Hall Park
DESCRIPTION:From Wikipedia: \nMorden Hall Park is a National Trust park on the banks of the Wandle in Morden\, south London. Its several buildings and associated parking included\, it is 125 acres (51 ha) of predominantly parkland. Hinting at the former mill leats the river here splits into channels\, generally\, through it spanned by numerous footbridges. The estate contains Morden Hall itself\, Morden Cottage\, two well-preserved snuff watermills\, a restored stableyard\, a dog-friendly café\, exhibition space and second-hand bookshop. A western part\, separately accessed\, hosts the National Trust’s only Garden Centre. \nMore information on the National Trust website at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/morden-hall-park. \nMeet just inside East Croydon Station at 11am (https://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds) to catch Wimbledon-bound tram within quarter of an hour\, arriving at the park in time for toilets\, and perhaps a quick cafe visit\, before a free\, 45 mins history walking tour of the park. \nOther options for the afternoon: exploring all the grounds\, which have a rose garden\, secondhand bookshop\, garden centre – and two cafes\, one serving until 4.45pm. \nAny queries\, please contact Ireen on 07968 035522.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/morden-hall-park-2/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250819T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T163722Z
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SUMMARY:Croydon Night of Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Ireland Retrospective has been rescheduled to 11th November\n“Join us on Tuesday 19th August for a night of music\, mirth and magic as a multitude of Morris maids and men do mingle and make merry at our Night Of Dance.” \nOranised by the North Wood Morris Men\, this event will showcase other traditional dance teams\, taking in the Oval and Builders Arms pubs and points in between. \nMore details at https://northwoodmorris.co.uk/croydon-night-of-dance-2025/ \nWhere to meet? \nYou can arrive at any time\, and we expect to move around a bit during the evening\, but we’ll start by assembling in the vicinity of the Oval Tavern from about 7.30 to 8.00.  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ireland-retrospective/
LOCATION:Builder’s Arms Pub\, 65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6TP
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250820T230000
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SUMMARY:BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Club’s traditional visit to the Proms. Philharmonia Orchestra; Tchaikovsky’s rarely performed 2nd piano concerto; Mussorgsky’s orchestration of ‘Pictures at an Exhibition’ and Ortiz. See Andrew for a ticket (balcony area).
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bbc-proms-at-the-royal-albert-hall-further-details-coming-soon/
LOCATION:Royal Albert Hall\, Kensington Gore\, SW7 2AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
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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 21st August \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-12/
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:20250823T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T230540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T190509Z
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SUMMARY:Erection Day (tents)
DESCRIPTION:Help put up COPSE tents + advice for yours!  Ruskin House lawn (rear of building).  Afternoon – exact timing to be advised nearer the day.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/erection-day-tents/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T220000
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SUMMARY:Builders Arms Quiz
DESCRIPTION:We’ll enter as many teams as we can – someone’s got to win!\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 \nIreen has reserved a number of tables\, please let her know if you’re coming so we can get the reservation right.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/builders-arms-quiz-7/
LOCATION:Builder’s Arms Pub\, 65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6TP
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250831T170000
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SUMMARY:Croydon Food & Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:COPSE will have a stand at this community event so come and find us\, as everyone enjoys the tastes of different foods\, music and street entertainment! \nLocation: South End\, Croydon\, from noon to 7pm. (This main road will be blocked to all traffic between Coombe Road and Aberdeen Road.)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/festival-details-coming-soon-2/
LOCATION:South End\, Croydon\, Croydon\, London\, CR0 1DP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T101957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T191847Z
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SUMMARY:Peter Bagatti - Restaurateur Raconteur
DESCRIPTION:Peter Bagatti\, famed for Italian cuisine in South Croydon\, will be our Guest Speaker – and he has tales to tell!  Apart from his own restaurant business\, he is a major “mover and shaker” of the Croydon Food & Music Festival.  Please come along to hear some of the inside stories of his “culinary” life.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/peter-bagatti-resterateur-raconteur/
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:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
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SUMMARY:Croydon Mystery Urban Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Little\, Local Journey of Discovery\nStart time:\n1.00 pm \nMeeting Place:\nOutside 109A Church Street\, near “Reeves Corner” \nhttps://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/109A+Church+St\,+Croydon+CR0+1RN/@51.3736037\,-0.1043933\,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876073a0777ce25:0x8d26f66448d2a4ae!8m2!3d51.3736707!4d-0.1051872 \n(What3Words location:https://w3w.co/gently.cotton.rope ) \nTo Bring:\nAny food or drink you can consume as we wend our way along our route. No refreshment stops are included in the afternoon – but we end up just inside South Croydon with free tea\, coffee and cakes! \nTo Wear:\nFingers are crossed for dry weather but please do come clad to keep warm and prepared for any rain forecast nearer the day.\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. \nThe route:\nWe’ll take three to four hours at an easy speed\, allowing for observations and comments.\nDistance is about six miles\, with plenty of opt-out opportunities.\nIt will end just into South Croydon (with 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. \nIf you are able to enlighten us with your additional knowledge as we go around\, that will be to the benefit of all! \nLooking forward to you joining us.\nPlease contact me with any queries or if there is any delay in you reaching us on the day. \nMany thanks\,\nIreen (07968 035522) \nThere will be a “glossy souvenir brochure” for all who attend!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-urban-walk-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T170000
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SUMMARY:Southern Cycle Saunter - The Return!
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce that this public event is returning after a gap of a couple of years. \n“The Southern Cycle Saunter. 25ish miles of cycling country lanes with route quizzes\, check-point challenges\, tea and cakes! Teams of 2-4\, the highest scoring team holds the SCS trophy. Sun. 7th Sept. 9:40am to 5pm. Starts at Lingfield.” \nFull details\, including how to enter online\,  are here. \nIf there’s further info you need please let me know \nPaul D \n  \n. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/southern-cycle-saunter-the-return/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Day Event,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T102111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T092257Z
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SUMMARY:Captions & Kit
DESCRIPTION:Pit-your-wit with photos\, plus a tabletop sale.\nAdvance Notice – land of opportunity for your photos!\nAll \nThis Club Night one element of the evening is the Caption Competition\, where you apply your considerable wits to some problematic pictures. \n \nBack in the days when this traditional diversion started\, we took the occasional snap with a box brownie\, only weeks later paying through the nose to get the pathetic results from the Chemist – usually stickered with “Out of Focus” or “Under Exposed” – and we relied on outtakes from Viewpoint for the source material. \nIn contrast\, in the high-tech Utopia we now inhabit we have the opportunity to upgrade our experience using the plethora of photos from COPSE activities of all flavours lurking undiscovered on people’s phones and other digitisers\, just begging to be dragged into the light of day for our amusement. \nSo my request to you is: please email me any such pictures beforehand so we can include them in the entertainment.   \nThanks in advance \n  \nKen ken@brogan.co.uk \n(I know\, shameslessly pasted in from the last time\, which was shamelessly pasted in from the time before. Life's still too short . . . .)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-kit-3/
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:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250901T183032Z
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SUMMARY:Sussex Pilgrims Path (Eastern side) - Cuckmere
DESCRIPTION:The adventure continues. \nThis time we will walk the eastern side of the path.  Covering 8.5 miles and 4 churches meeting at Berwick station at 10.25 .  Lovely scenery\, fairly flat with gentle undulations\, apart from one short  hill towards the end of walk (near Alfriston) up to  The Good Shepherd\, Lullington\, which you can choose to bye-pass if feeling tired. There will be stiles. \nGETTING HERE  \nThe train departs East Croydon at 09.10 and arrives at Lewes at 10.02 \nChange at Lewes \nThe train departs Lewes at 10.13 and arrives at Berwick Station at 10.25 \nLEAVING BERWICK \nThere is a scheduled 17.25 bus from Alfriston back to Berwick Station which we aim to catch.  Failing this I will have parked my car at Alfriston to offer lifts back. \n(Trains depart at 9 minutes past and 25 minutes past the hour) \nLook forward to seeing you all at Berwick\, Pauline \nThe official source for trains in Great Britain | National Rail \nCuckmere Pilgrim Path \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sussex-pilgrims-path-eastern-side-cuckmere/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250116T170540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T193150Z
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SUMMARY:The Manor Resort\, Okehampton
DESCRIPTION:A visit to this “Kids’ Camp for Grownups” in Devon. \nUpdate June 2025: we have a Club booking for 14 people already\, and booking is still available if you’d like to join us! \nIreen and Ken enjoyed an excellent weekend at this amazing resort in November. It turns out that one or two other COPSErs have also been there and recommend it\, so we have extended an invitation to the rest of COPSE to join us there in September. We have booked for the dates shown\, others can be as flexible as they like. \nPlease contact Ireen in the first instance as she will arrange pricing for all once we know the level of interest. She has copies of the printed brochure – ask and she will provide! \nFull details of the resort are at https://www.manorandashburyresorts.co.uk/ \nFeatures included in the price\n\nGood standard hotel accommodation\nThree all-you-can-eat buffet meals per day\nHuge range of activities\, both sporty and craft based. Nearly all activities are included\, though there is a cost for\, eg\, craft materials.\nDartmoor on the doorstep\n\nWhat’s there to do?\nStuck for Choice!\nNot much\, only \n\nTennis\nTable Tennis\nBowls\nTenpin Bowling\nPadel\nPickleball\nSwimming (two pools)\nBadminton\nArchery\nPistol Shooting\nSnooker / Pool / Bar Billiards\nCrazy Golf / Adventure Golf / Proper Golf\nSkating / Curling\nWalking / Cycling on Dartmoor\netc\n\nand craft tuition and activities like \n\nResin Painting\nPottery (wheels\, kilns and all that)\nGlass Engraving\nSewing\nCandle Making\netc\n\nGetting There\nThere are trains from Waterloo and Paddington to Okehampton\, changing at Exeter. The resort runs a FREE Mini-bus service to and from the station. \nAlternatively\, car sharing may be an option.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-manor-resort-okehampton/
LOCATION:Manor Resort Okehampton\, EX20 4NA
CATEGORIES:Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Social,Walking,Weekend Away
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T102223Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Ludoquist
DESCRIPTION:Step into The Ludoquist!  Croydon’s award-winning little haven for board games\, good food\, and great company. \nWhat games? Anything from Ludo to 3-D chess! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nKeith has booked tables from 7pm to 10pm. Just turn up and challenge your fellow COPSErs to the games of your choice. \nA good range of food and drink is available.  It costs £8 per person to play as many games as you like. \nThere’s more about The Ludoquist on their website here. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-ludoqjuist/
LOCATION:Ludoquist\, 63-67 High Street\,\, Croydon\,\, CR0 1QE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T102323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T145945Z
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SUMMARY:Bowls Taster at Croydon Bowling Club
DESCRIPTION:After many visits to Tenpin\, a chance to try your hand at proper bowls. We last did this in 2021\, and a very enjoyable evening it was. \nCroydon Bowling Club will generously provide coaching and facilities\, free of charge. \nDetails:\n\nArrive from 8pm for 8.30 kickoff\nWe’ll be on the indoor green\nPlease consider the greens and wear sensible flat footwear\nThe bar will be open\, card only\nDrivers need to enter their registration numbers into the reader inside the entrance to avoid a fine\n\nIf you haven’t been to the Bowling Club before you’ll find it a pleaaant relaxing place to have a fun evening. Check out their website here. \nLocation:\n10 Nottingham Road\nCroydon\nCR2 6LN \nW3W: https://w3w.co/spits.starts.sleep
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-8/
LOCATION:Croydon Bowling Club\, 10 Nottingham Road\, Croydon\, CR2 6LN
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250613T234505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T001334Z
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SUMMARY:National Army Museum - Chelsea Walk
DESCRIPTION:A five mile flat walk from Victoria station to Imperial Wharf station visiting the National Army Museum (free entry)\n\nMeet at East Croydon Station for 10.00am to catch a train to Victoria Station (loo and coffee stop at Victoria station)\nThe walk will start at Victoria Station at about 11.00am\n\nThere will be an optional pub stop at the end of the walk from about 4.00pm near Imperial Wharf station before getting frequent trains back to either Clapham Junction or East Croydon stations.\n\n(Note: the Chelsea Physic Garden is closed on Saturdays)\n\n\nKeith\nmobile/text = 07749 515486\n(after 7pm)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-coming-soon-6/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250625T102428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T214310Z
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SUMMARY:Architecture II
DESCRIPTION:Barry’s walkabouts pointing out some of London’s fascinating architecture are always popular. Here he comes along for the second time* to present the fruits of both COPSE and other excursions. \nThe content will be whatever has caught Barry’s eye\, so no spoilers here. But\, to whet your appetite\, here are some themes he covered last time: \n\nCity churches\ntube stations with oxblood tiling\ninteresting squares and crescents\nmodern City monstrosities\nsadly disappeared treasures\ninnovation in housing over the centuries\n\n  \n  \n* the first was in March 2022. Doesn’t time fly?
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/architecture-ii/
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:20251004T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251004T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185333
CREATED:20250922T001726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T001726Z
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SUMMARY:Barn Dance - Merstham
DESCRIPTION:Here are the details for the Barn Dance on Saturday 4 October\, including the booking link:\n\nBarn Dance | Merstham Women’s Gro.\n\nTime & Location\n\nSaturday 04 Oct 2025\, 18:45 – 22:00\nMerstham Village Hall\, Station Rd N\, Merstham\, Redhill RH1 3ED\, close to Merstham train station and 405 bus stop.\n\nAbout the Event\nJoin Merstham Women’s Group for an evening of folk music and barn dancing with a caller.\nTea\, coffee and soft drinks will be served along with cake. We hope to have some other food too but we are still in the process of sorting exactly what it will be.\n\nThe timeline for the evening will roughly be:\nArrival from 18:45\n19:00 – music starts\n19:15 to 20:15  – barn dancing\n20:15  – 21:00 – break for food\, drinks and raffle\n21:00 – 22:00 barn dancing\n22:00 – finish\nCost\nAdults 16+ £15.00.\n\nRegards\n\nMargaret
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/barn-dance-merstham/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T170000
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CREATED:20250930T181856Z
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SUMMARY:Loop Walk - Elstree to Barnet
DESCRIPTION:Yes\, it’s time to pick up the LOOP* again\, continuing on from Elstree (and Borehamwood) Rail Stn\, getting as far as Barnet\, returning from High Barnet Tube station\, a distance of around 7-8 miles. \n\nThere is a Yellow Tabard** crossing (so do bring one if you can) and about half a mile following alongside a busy A road (the A1\, no less!)\, but also going through some ancient ice age woodland and pleasant rolling meadows of Hertfordshire\, so you takes the rough with the smooth!\n\nThere are NO pubs\, cafes\, or shops along the route\, but we can explore the wonders of High Barnet at the end\, of course. So bring along your hot beverage and sandwiches and cakes\, etc.\n\nWHERE TO MEET\nMeet at East Croydon from 9.45am BST\, to catch the 10.03 to Farringdon\nChange at Farringdon for the 10.33 train (Thameslink\, towards Luton) alighting (getting off) at Elstree & BW at 11.01.\n\nI aim to be at East Croydon\, but should anything go wrong my end I will already be on your train at East Croydon\, or be already on it from Farringdon\, and will come and search for you.\n\nContact me for further details\, 07968 223589 – NO EMAILS ON THE DAY\, I WON’T SEE THEM TILL I GET HOME!\n\nPaul.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-elstree-to-barnet/
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