Lesnes Abbey Wood is a park and woodland set in a sea of housing estates in Abbey Wood in the London Borough of Bexley, south east London. This is somewhere I had never previously visited. Its attractions boast the following: Historic abbey ruins and monks gardens. A viewpoint of the City from South-east London. […]
Continuing the LOOP* this SUNDAY, picking up from where we left at Chigwell Row, and continuing on through the pleasantly undulating Essex countryside with two spectacular views into the City and Docklands area (looking rather like the Emerald City in Wiz of Oz!). We pass historical remains and sites and walk through an avenue of Victorian-times […]
Stop Press - 📷Can You Print? You do realise that the Photo Competition is less than two weeks away? And the judging is on prints only?? And you haven’t thought about printing yet??? If you don’t have a printer at home there are plenty of options, but you need to think ahead. Snappy Snaps, Boots […]
Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 to 6, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit - we're about half-way now! Newbies can click on the map above to see what the Capital Ring is all about. This leg is a stroll of about […]
The celebration The Day is a celebration organized by the London Mayor and is a free event in Trafalgar Square running from 12.00 to 6.00. There will be live music, dancing, workshops . crafts and food stalls. The last act last year was a five-piece folk band with a caller and dancing in the square […]
Dominic comes highly recommended by a couple of COPSErs who attended his talk elsewhere. He is a Marshal at Happy Valley, and an excellent speaker on the management of one of our favourite open spaces around Croydon. He will cover wildlife, walking, conservation and biodiversity. Don't miss it.
The Weald Walkers Wander is an 8 mile Treasure Hunt, solving clues and testing your map reading skills. Start & finish: Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre, High Street, Lingfield, RH7 6AB The start times are between 8.45am and 9.30am in order to depart between 9.15 and 10.00 Please click the below link for further details. […]
A treat for all – especially cyclists! A 3,000 mile trip from Seattle to the Arctic was ridden by two COPSErs, Sally & Tim. Come to our Club Night for their presentation - and discover the reason for the nickname they were given of "Meals on Wheels"!
Hello copsers Update A fair number of you joined me on a walk from Hastings to Winchelsea last June. The first half was very scenic, the second half a bit dull. So this time the plan is to walk from Hastings Railway Station to the Cliff Railway, stopping for seafood if desired. We will ascend […]
This Tuesday we can test our wit and part with some kit - or purchase a bargain, perhaps! Our evening will be a sociable session to study and title a selection of COPSE photos, plus the chance to contribute to the charity COPSE appropriately supports. The "photos bit" is […]