Pancakes and . . .
The time for tossing and turning has again come around. This is not a reference to restless sleep but a reminder that the COPSE Pancake Night will be this week! […]
The time for tossing and turning has again come around. This is not a reference to restless sleep but a reminder that the COPSE Pancake Night will be this week! […]
Tim is leading a Kent walk from Eridge Station to Ashurst Station which are both on the same line. As it's still winter he made a concession and reduced the mileage to 6/7 miles. There will be a pub stop at Groombridge, but please bring refreshments and a packed lunch with you. How to get […]
. . . with Andy Andy has entertained us before with his vast knowledge, experience and sense of fun. This time he'll chart his long love affair with motor bikes, and may even give us a look at one of his prime specimens. Don't miss it!
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! And if you can’t make the meeting send them in to me. Where? An upstairs room in the Spread Eagle pub, Katharine Street When? […]
Some of us have already been to this interesting museum, packed full of the stories behind the culture of London's Cockneys and there is now the chance for a further group of us to visit. Some of us shall be going for a second time! There is a very extensive display of photographs and information […]
We again consult our oenological guru Alan, who I expect to be dazzling us with a variety of wines, some of which will, by way of a change and a challenge, emerge from boxes. Make sure you’re present at the 8.30 kickoff so as not to miss any of the wines or nibbles. Note […]
Calling all transport geeks and copsers who just love nothing better than swanning around London with each other. Here are some details about this year's tour on Sunday 8 March. It's turning into a busman's holiday. Meeting place and time below. Devising this year's tour is proving a challenge. Running out of new ideas is […]
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. Carole gave us a fascinating Part 1 of her Croydon High Street story last October. She has […]
Yes folks, this SATURDAY, SATURDAY, SATURDAY - time to continue with the LOOP* which is now very definitely in Essex. Chingford to Chigwell Row (which is not at Chigwell, but some way beyond). A slightly shorter stretch than sometimes at around 7 miles or so. We take in a short visit to Queen Elizabeth I's Hunting Lodge which […]
We've made a habit of taking a party of COPSE people along to Ruskin House's enjoyable annual Irish kneesup. This year St Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday so we're moving our Club Night up the road for the occasion. Ireen will be reserving a COPSE space so […]