A late addition to the Programme after the postponement of Saturday's Cambridge trip. I will be visiting the Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon this coming Sunday when the festival of Loy Krathong will be celebrated. If you are interested in joining me you can do so at 12:30 at the front of East Croydon station […]
A Tour de France . . . Italy and Portugal, by way of their wines This year’s hotly anticipated Wine event is Tuesday evening at the Hall, and is a little different this time as we won’t have a competitive element. Let Alan explain: Hello all, Tuesday's wine tasting is more of a wine tour. […]
As part of their Christmas celebrations, Kew Gardens are running their annual spectacular Winter Lights trail through the gardens from 15 November 2023 to 7 January 2024. I am intending to go on Wednesday 22 November arriving for the 6pm time slot. Anyone who would like to join me would be very welcome. I went […]
A 50-minute tour of the Caves, starting at 12.00 Followed (optionally) by a 3.5 mile stroll to Hawkwood Estate We may fit in a pub stop 1 Book your ticket - a bargain for the under 3s! Places appear to be limited to 40, so it's best to book your ticket beforehand to ensure you […]
Tuesday night is a fun evening for the emergence of your inner schoolboy/girl/other genders are available. There’ll be conkers (provided by Paul) and there’ll be Autumn Activities including a seasonal Quiz. Come and enjoy!
Three events in one. In the morning from 1130 you can shop at Reigate's Christmas Fayre. In the afternoon at 1315, please meet Margaret at the Renewed Hope/RDO stall outside Hamptons Estate Agents at 6 Church St for a Linear Walk of 4-5 miles along the Greensand Way to Earlswood via Prior Park and Earlswood […]
Ireen writes: Many of us might enjoy visits now and then to some sunny, hot and exotic places - yes, very nice to experience. However, that is not exactly what you will find presented in our hall this week! Without any "Rule Britannia" jingoism or mention of that conflicting "B**x*t" word, we shall journey to […]
Where? This Sunday, join me for a stroll through some familiar parts of London with a historical context. We’re going to follow the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys from Westminster to the City of London. I’ll be your amateur guide, book in hand, pointing out the connections to Pepys on the way. No doubt […]
A Winter Warmer? The very energetic black and purple clad "Black Swan" will be raising the temperature in our hall this week! They will be stepping through their many moves and demonstrating how a Border Morris side successfully thrashes at its members with no-one coming to harm. Entertaining to watch and striking(!) to listen to […]
New Route and new Pub Tim is leading a circular "Festive Walk" from Edenbridge to Crockham Hill and back on Sunday 17th December. Catch the 09.23 train from East Croydon to Uckfield, alighting at Edenbridge Town at 09.46. We will then walk to the Royal Oak pub in Crockham Hill for refreshments - there won't […]