Autumn is upon us and so is the Gatliff Marathon: Gatliff – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club. Together with the Weald Walkers Wander and the Southern Cycle Saunter, the Gatliff Marathon is one of COPSE's three public facing events. This gives us the opportunity to raise the profile of the club. The Gatliff Marathon […]
Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 and 2, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. Click on the map for full details of what the Capital Ring is. This leg is about 8 miles and includes parts of Beckenham Place Park and a […]
Here’s local historian Carole on a previous visit. You’ll remember how enthusiastically we responded to her wonderfully researched and presented talks on the Davis Theatre and the Grand Theatre. Now she’s back to regale us with tales of Croydon High Street. A must see event for […]
Link to Gatliff Marathon Page 2025
Yes, it's Trafalgar Day and Andy is going to help us celebrate with an evening of entertainment in his own inimitable style. Expect the unusual!
To those interested in coming on my "surrey town walk" this Saturday (25th) this is the plan => - From 10am meet opposite East Croydon station (bus stop E7) - 10.15am (approx) 466 bus to Westway Common in Caterham on the Hill (Surrey) which is the LAST STOP of the 466 bus route. From 11.15am (approx) an […]
It's our Annual General Meeting Your opportunity to look back at the past year and forward to the next. Reports will be made, officials elected, motions tabled, awards handed out and good deeds applauded. All are welcome - looking forward to our usual large AGM turnout.
This is an Associate Members weekend, now open to regular members. Accomodation has been booked at Kirkby Stephen hostel, a former chapel in West Yorkshire. It is convenient to all facilities in this lovely old town, It is a good centre for a range of walks of all abilities. Full description on their website here. […]
Join Kenley Revival volunteer, Linda Duffield, for a whistlestop journey through the ups and downs of more than a century of aviation at RAF Kenley.
UPDATE Dear All, "Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner . . . " that I have always been a little intrigued by the traditions of the "East End" that are manifested in the often impressive costumes worn by the folk in my title. Having discovered there is now a museum established especially to share the story […]