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SUMMARY:An evening with HAL 9000?
DESCRIPTION:Linda and Tim’s Scottish recollections will now be on 12th November. \nInstead  . . . \nBack in 1968 it was \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n“I’m sorry Dave\, I’m afraid I can’t do that” \n  \nBut these things can (probably) do things HAL never dreamed of:\n \nTonight we explore their possibilities!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/linda-tims-scotland-trip/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240926
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SUMMARY:Trip to the Netherlands - postponed until Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are planning on being based in Amsterdam with a visit to Arnhem. \nUnfortunately this trip will not happen when originally planned. Instead we will organise one for Spring 2025 – tulip time? \n\n\n\n🎼When it’s Spring again we’ll bring again . . . 🎵\n\n\n\n\n  \nWatch for announcements of the new dates. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-holland/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Further Afield,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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SUMMARY:London Loop (Nonsuch Park to Kingston)
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path from last spring. This is a 150 mile long trail around London linking together parks\, meadows\, woodland\, rivers and streams\, and some suburban streets in a kind of Odyssey. \nWe shall continue from where we left off in Nonsuch Park and should reasonably expect to get to Kingston\, a distance of around 8 to 10 miles (with all the little add-ons)\, but it’s possible to leave at some points by bus or train\, should you wish to. \nWe shall pass the site of Henry VIII’s Nonsuch Palace (nothing left above ground now\, of  course)\, likely make a short visit to the Bourne Hall Museum in Ewell\, and then largely follow the Hogs Mill stream/river path to Kingston. Kingston is a good place to finish before embarking later on in the year on the first part of the LOOP north of the Thames. \nFairly straightforward topography most of the way\, with no serious hills (as far as I recall!). \nBuses and trains back from Kingston – train via Clapham Junction\, or maybe better to get the SL7 express bus back to West Croydon. \n  \nHOW TO GET THERE!\nPlease catch a SL7 express Heathrow bus from WEST Croydon bus station\, stop B3\, and alight/get off at CHEAM VILLAGE\, THE BROADWAY. There’s a bus at 10.08 BST\, and I shall meet that bus at around 10.45 at that stop in Cheam. \nAlternatively\, you can catch the bus a few minutes later at East Croydon\, stop E8 in Dingwall Road. \nWe then walk across Cheam Park to reach the point at which we left-off the LOOP six months ago. (If you don’t mind I’ll meet you at Cheam rather than Croydon\, as it’s easier to get there from where I live.) One could get to Cheam by train\, as long as you get to that bus stop for 10.45 please. \nAny queries\, phone me. DO NOT EMAIL ME AFTER 11.59pm on Friday – I don’t have email ‘on the go’. \nBring your usual supplies\, but there may be one or two cafes and pubs along the way\, and certainly at Kingston. \n  \nYours\, Paul Newbold \nTel. 07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-nonsuch-park-to-kingston/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241001T220000
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SUMMARY:Merton Abbey Mills: talk by John Hawks
DESCRIPTION:Our cyclists’ recent trip down the Wandle took them into Merton Abbey Mills. While there they were so impressed by John Hawks and his knowledge of\, and enthusiasm for\, the history and importance of the Abbey Mills that they recommended him for a COPSE evening. \nSo here he is\, ready to educate and entertain us with a short film and talk. In his words\, “Merton Priory is the plum feature of Merton Abbey Mills\, and while I could certainly go on for hours about the Mills (which was the historic Liberty silk printing works before we turned it into a craft market) I think the Priory is even more interesting\, and we can start by showing the 15 minute film about it!” \nYou can get a flavour of this history at their website https://www.mertonpriory.org/\, but come along on Tuesday and John will bring it to life. \n \nJohn has been involved with Merton Priory for many years and even wrote the Historical Guide\, pictured here. Not to be missed!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-4/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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SUMMARY:Walk from Hever Station to Chiddingstone and Markbeech
DESCRIPTION:Meet at East Croydon Station from 09.00 to catch the 09.22 train to Uckfield\, alighting at Hever. \nThis walk will be about 9.5 miles\,  and will start from Hever Station. It will take in Chiddingstone where we will stop for coffee\, then The Rock at Chiddingstone Hoath\, on to the Kentish Horse at Markbeech and back to Hever Station\, or  back to Cowden Station saving 0.7 miles.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-from-hever-station-to-chiddingstone-and-markbeech/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T220000
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SUMMARY:Gatliff Planning
DESCRIPTION:Dear COPSE \nOn Tuesday evening we continue planning for our annual Challenge Walk\, the 40th Gatliff Marathon: Gatliff Marathon – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club (copsecroydon.co.uk) \n\n\n\n\nGatliff Marathon – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club \nThe 40th Gatliff Marathon SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2024 The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk\, jog or run of 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent and Surrey countryside. \nwww.copsecroydon.co.uk\n\n\n\nThis a hands on practical evening for all. \nAfter a brief introduction we will split into groups. \nWe need up to 10 people to bring boxes down from the store room\, put together kit for each of the five checkpoints (including Edenbridge)\, and put the boxes back into the storeroom. Nigel will supply the packing lists for each checkpoint. \nWe need 3 people with good handwriting to write up the checkcards for the 25k and 50k route participants. Sandra will supply the lists of names and pens. \nKen would like to talk to those planning to walk the 25k route to discuss logistics etc. \nThe Gatliff committee will be on hand to discuss any questions you may have about the day and give out leaflets to COPSE members to help promote the event. \nEven if you have not heard about the event\, please come along to lend a hand and find out about the event that was meant to be a one off for COPSE’s 50th anniversary\, but celebrates 40 years this year. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. Please arrive promptly at 20:15 and start the evening with a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. \nBob will be on hand to collect subs. \n  \nBest wishes \nMargaret Philipson\, \nChair of the Gatliff Marathon Committee \n  \nEmail: maphilipson@hotmail.com \nMobile: 07985 198 947 \nHome: 01737 762 471 \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-planning-3/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Planning,Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241012T170000
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SUMMARY:Cycle Ride
DESCRIPTION:Bike Ride \nLed by Bob G \n20 miles on The Waterlink to Greenwich. \n“Not one single hill” – Bob \n9.30 at East Croydon\, by the taxis.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cycle-ride-6/
CATEGORIES:Cycling,Outdoor Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240704T153826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T094411Z
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SUMMARY:SingalongaSteve
DESCRIPTION:Return of the COPSE Choir!\n \nCan’t sing? You’ll surprise yourself\, as Steve Barbe unearths unsuspected vocal talents in even our most unpromising members. \nThis is an entertaining evening where Steve brings humour and freshness to get everyone up and joining in. Come along and raise the Hall rafters even higher! \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/singalongasteve/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20231231T004913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T100104Z
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SUMMARY:Gatliff Marathon
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 40th Gatliff Marathon\nSATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2024\nThe Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk\, jog or run of 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent and Surrey countryside.\nThe challenge is to complete the event in under 10 hours\, following the route directions and checking in at each of the checkpoints. \nFull details\, including entry\, on the Gatliff page here.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/gatliff-marathon-4/
CATEGORIES:Day Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240704T153944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T101912Z
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SUMMARY:Pantomimes: talk by Chris Abbott
DESCRIPTION:An A-Z of Pantomime \nA light-hearted ramble through panto old and new\, including some of the history of this genre and some of the strange traditions and superstitions associated with it\, fully illustrated with many images. \nChris is a theatre reviewer and journalist\, professor\, author and panto musical director. He writes books about theatre (Putting on Panto to Pay for the Pinter\, among others) and reviews for West End Best Friend.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pantomimes-talk-by-chris-abbott/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240901T210315Z
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SUMMARY:To Be Confirmed (Please note that the visit to the Knepp Estate has been postponed)
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-knepp-estate/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240704T154053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T104200Z
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SUMMARY:AGM
DESCRIPTION:It’s our Annual General Meeting\nYour 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. \nAll are welcome – looking forward to our usual large AGM turnout. \n  \nHave you voted for the Best Events and Best Viewpoint Articles? \nAwards will be made at the AGM. Voting deadline is midnight on Sunday 27th October. Send your votes to Ken (Viewpoint) or Sandra (Events).
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/agm-5/
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:20241103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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SUMMARY:Sunday Walk with Pepys – Stroll 3 – a Night Out!
DESCRIPTION:This is the walk originally scheduled for 21st September but postponed due to sickness.\nWe were all so impressed with the Pepys Walk last December that we did a Second Instalment in February. If it’s worth doing\, it’s worth flogging to death\, so here we are for a third go.\n  \n\n\nWhere?\nAgain we’ll be following the 17th Century footsteps of Samuel Pepys\, this time seeking out the many places he went to for a good night out – of which he was an enthusiast. 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 will be an easy 3-4 hour walk along pavements (boots not required) for about 5-6 miles\, ending with an optional beer or two at a historic tavern that also serves food. As it’s in central London\, there’s plenty of access to public transport if you want to leave the walk early. \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\nI’ll be catching the 11.15 East Croydon Platform 4 to Victoria\, then tube from Victoria to St James’s Park (District & Circle line) to save a bit of walking at the start. \nJoining opportunities: \n\n\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\n\n\n\n\nAt Victoria station from our scheduled arrival time about 11.33\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/gladiators.zooms.sweep\n\n\n\n\nAt the entrance to St James’ Park\, junction of The Mall with Marlborough Road\, where we start the walk\, from our expected arrival time about 11.45-12.00\n\n\nhttps://w3w.co/pool.shrimp.linked\n\n\n\n  \nCall me (number below) if any difficulty joining up. \nFinishing\nWe finish in The Borough\, handy for London Bridge station and a couple of interesting pubs. \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/sunday-walk-with-pepys-stroll-3-a-night-out/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Walking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241105T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240903T100301Z
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SUMMARY:Guy Fawkes Tribute Night
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/guy-fawkes-tribute-night/
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:20241109T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240901T210550Z
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SUMMARY:Quiz @ St. Matthew's Church\, Redhill
DESCRIPTION:My church\, St Matthew’s\, Redhill\, is holding its Annual Quiz on the evening of Saturday 9 November at 19.00. Would you like to join me to put a team or two together? I need four to six people per team. The questions are usually quite challenging. The current title of the quiz is “The Diary of A Churchwarden.” However there will be no questions about the names of streets in Redhill. It is a fun night out .\n\nThe cost is £10.00 per person\, payment in advance only\, which includes a Jacket Potato Supper (various toppings). Bring your own drinks.\n\nSt Matthew’s is on Station Road\, close to both the railway and bus stations.\nSee: https://www.stmatthews-redhill.org.uk/findus.htm
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/quiz-st-matthews-church-redhill/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20241108T162036Z
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SUMMARY:London Loop from Kingston Bridge
DESCRIPTION:I shall be doing the next stage of the LOOP* this SUNDAY November 10th\, 2024\, continuing from where we left off at Kingston Bridge and hopefully getting as far as Donkey Wood\, not far from Hatton Cross. The route goes via Bushy Park\, and later follows the River Crane for much of the remaining walk\, with its remnants of gunpowder production (appropriate for this time of the year). It will be up to ten miles of walking\, but you can leave near to Fulwell Rail Stn (to come back via Clapham Junction) if you wish\, as well as about two thirds through by a bus service back to Kingston. \nCould well be muddy and wet in places\, but things are draining away and drying out after a few weeks of hardly any rain. Bring some grub and drink\, but there will be at least one cafe along the way. \nHow to get there:\nCatch the 09.13am SL7 bus from East Croydon to Kingston (Wood Street stop\, NOT the Kingston bus station). \nThis bus does not go from East Croydon bus station\, but from around the corner from the rail station in Dingwall Road\, stop E8 (literally 2 mins walk). Please be on the bus from there\, and I shall jump on the bus at Sutton (failing that I’ll wait at the WOOD STREET\, KINGSTON stop). \nI hope this is not too early – you caught a bus at a similar time last time without being aware of it (allowing for the trick of BST!!). \nIf we get all the way to Donkey Wood\, we shall walk to Hatton Cross\, where one can get the tube back to a terminal for trains to East Croydon\, BUT the SL7 stops at Hatton Cross\, so you may be better catching this and returning to East Croydon by this express bus service (the same bus you used on the way out\, of course). \n  \nPaul NEWBOLD – 07968 223589. \nNo emails on the day\, as I won’t see ’em till I get back! \n  \n*the LOOP is the London Outer Orbital Path\, a 150-mile-long foot trail around London following parks and green spaces\, rivers and suburban areas in an Odyssey where you never quite know who you’ll encounter or what may happen (a bit of a microcosm for life in general!).
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-loop-from-kingston-bridge/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241112T220000
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SUMMARY:Linda and Tim's Trip to Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Linda says: \nGood Evening Everyone\, \nI do hope you can join us tomorrow evening for a little trip to Scotland and enjoy some of our photos\, to follow our route and let us entertain you with a Tim & Linda style narrative.  We will honestly try very hard not to bore anyone. \nThere maybe something Scottish on offer – no\, not Scotland’s best malt whiskey\, just in case you build your hopes up. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/linda-and-tims-trip-to-scotland/
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:20241116T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241116T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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SUMMARY:Folk Evening\, All Saints\, Merstham
DESCRIPTION:Merstham Women’s Group (MWG) is holding a Folk Evening which is open to all on the evening of Saturday 16 November at 19.00\, at Canada Hall\, All Saints Church\, Battlebridge Lane\, South Merstham\, RH1 3LH. Would you like to join us? All Saints Church is around a 15 minutes walk from Merstham station\, which has frequent trains to Croydon. There is plenty of on street parking. \nThis will be an evening of live music with local band\, The Cohorts. Tickets are £10 each. There will be two sessions of music with an interval where MWG will be selling teas\, coffees\, squash and snacks. The evening will end with a raffle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cohort Folk Band\nLive in Merstham\nSaturday 16th November\nCanada Hall\, 7pm £10.25\nBuy tickets here
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/folk-evening-all-saints-merstham/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241119T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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SUMMARY:Oxted RNLI
DESCRIPTION:Lifeboats in Oxted? \nLinda clarifies: \nLois Atterton from the Oxted branch of the RNLI is coming to give a talk on how the RNLI began; how it has changed and developed over the years to become the amazing institution it is today – and it is still just a charity. \nLois is a good speaker as I heard her speak this year and I can thoroughly recommend coming to listen to her talk. Please come along early to get your refreshments\, so we can start on time. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/oxted-rnli/
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:20241121T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240903T100759Z
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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 November \n6.30pm for food & drink (optional) \n8pm for Business\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-9/
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:20241124T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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SUMMARY:"Borough and Elephant & Castle" Walk
DESCRIPTION:An easy stroll\, no more than 4 miles\, finishing about 3.30pm. \nFrom 10am meet at East Croydon station =>10.20 train (platform ?) to London Bridge station (loo stop 🚻 only) where my walk will start via the Shard\, Guy’s Hospital\, the old Operating Theatre (optional visit) which is open from 10.30am to 5pm where the admission is £7 (concessions) + £9 (adults)\, Borough Market and “Crossbones Cemetery”. \nLunch stop at the Elephant + Castle’s Wetherspoons (The Rockingham Arms)\, the new “elephant park”” development with its “elephant springs” 💦 + then via backstreets to a “quietish” pub near London Bridge station. \nIf you have any queries or intend joining us later in the day somewhere\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam \nkeithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk \nmobile/text = 07749 515486 \n(which is always “switched on” !!)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-interest-walk-5-miles/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240903T100649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T172241Z
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SUMMARY:OBJECTivity\, + a "September Presentation"!
DESCRIPTION:This will be a relaxed evening in South Croydon.  We shall welcome any of you that can make it – with or without objects! \n🤔   ? 😆 ?  🧐  ?   😳 \nHowever\, if you can\, please lift off your shelves\, extract from your treasure chests of mementoes or seek from storage boxes beneath your beds etc. any object(s) that can be brought to our hall with an explanation offered.  We have entertained ourselves in this manner previously and an interesting array of items was displayed. \nHave you something that is a little puzzling and perhaps not readily identifiable?  Have you a family heirloom – from this country or from another?  Please bring that.  It might be an extraordinary “something” or just a very ordinary “something”\, but with a tale to tell about it.  In other words\, anything goes – or comes\, please!  So\, be it of sentimental value\, of educational interest\, or something humorous\, we do hope you can bring it along. \nIf you pass me up to three of your objects\, when you arrive at the hall\, these will form our initial display.  If you have further items\, please keep them bagged but with you and they could be added\, if time allows. \nThe “September Presentation” bit will happen at announcements\, giving advance details of a Club-wide trip that some of you might like to join.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/objectivity-no/
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:20241128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241128T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T161711Z
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SUMMARY:Local Restaurant Evening Meal
DESCRIPTION:You might well like Cornish pasties and cream teas but\, “No!” these will not be served.  With the restaurant named “The TRURO”\, perhaps West Country favourites might be expected.  However\, that name is of a ship that travelled from India to South Africa\, during the 19th century.  The cuisine served at the restaurant is a combination of both those places. \nWe can be seated together\, separately from other tables. The menu is attached.  Ken and I have already enjoyed a meal there. \nOur COPSE booking is for 7pm (eating time is usually a little later\, by the time everyone is gathered and seated). \nLocation: 3-7 Southend\, Croydon\, CR0 1BE. From our hall\, it’s just straight along the main road towards Croydon\, the penultimate building on the right before Coombe Road. \nPlease let me know\, if you’d like to go on our dining list. \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n   \n  \n—
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-restaurant-evening-meal-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240919T220056Z
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SUMMARY:Reigate Christmas Fayre and walk in the afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Dear COPSE \nPlease join me for these events on the Saturday 30 November. \nIn the morning from 11:30 you can shop at Reigate’s Christmas Fayre organised by the Reigate Business Guild: Christmas Fayre – Reigate Business Guild. \nIn the afternoon at 13:30 please meet me at the Renewed Hope/RDO stall outside Hamptons Estate Agent at 6 Church St for a linear walk of 3 miles along the Greensand Way to Redhill\, taking in Priory Park and Redhill Common. This may be muddy in places\, so walking boots are recommended. There will be some uphill and downhill sections on the walk. \nPlease have your lunch etc. before starting the walk and be ready to leave promptly at 13:30. There will be lots of catering options at the fayre\, together with a choice of cafes and pubs in Reigate. \nTrains leave East Croydon for Reigate at 10:56 and 11:26. You can also get the 405 bus to Redhill and then get another bus to Reigate. There will be road closures in Reigate for the Fayre\, soparking may be difficult. Parking in the vicinity of St Mark’s church Reigate is possible and is just outside the controlled parking zone. \nWe will finish the walk in Redhill around 16:00. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/reigate-christmas-fayre-and-walk-the-in-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20241124T173514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241201T161659Z
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SUMMARY:RNLI Fundraiser at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:  \nBelow\, please find the reminder for this Saturday evening.  As per Margaret’s email\, you can enjoy the daytime with her but also be back in Croydon to enjoy music for a very good cause! \nSlotting most neatly into our COPSE programmes\, as a follow-on from last Tuesday’s Club Night\, is this Saturday’s local RNLI fundraising concert.  Details\, as per poster.  However\, I have arranged with the organiser that he will reserve seats for COPSErs to sit together\, if I can tell him in advance our number attending. \n  \n \n  \nYou will pay your own fee at the door.  (Some of us will gain the reduced entry cost!)  A good few COPSErs attended this concert previously and had an enjoyable\, musical evening.  If you would like to come this time\, please do let me know and you will be added to my Club list. \n  \nRegards \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n— \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rnli-fundraiser-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241203T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240903T101032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T151636Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday night at the Hall we’ll once again dig deep into our reserves of artistic talent to create some Christmas cheer in anticipation of our party on the 17th. \n\n\n\n\nTalents on show last time\n\n\n\n\n\n. \nCome along\, with or without your own materials\, to make some decorations and generally make the place festive. \nKen \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bollywood-dance/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240907T142059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T090734Z
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SUMMARY:"Hidden Carshalton" Walk - POSTPONED!
DESCRIPTION:This event has been POSTPONED due to Storm Darragh!\n. . . because not only morning bus travel from the croydon area will be difficult\, but also Sutton Council are almost certain to close both Grove Park + Wilderness Island for safety reasons.  Consequently\, Keith will rearrange for a vacant Sunday in either late February or March. \n\n  \nFrom 10.30am meet for coffee 🍵  in “The Galaxy” cafe at \n78\, Carshalton High Street (which is opposite the Cryer Arts Centre) where you can get various buses from East Croydon\, West Croydon + Purley. \nThen a three mile leisurely circular walk via Carshalton Ponds\, the River Wandle\, Wilderness Island + ending up about 3pm at a pub in Carshalton. \nIf you have any queries\, please let me know. \n  \nKeith Southam \nkeithsoutham@yahoo.co.uk \nmobile/text = 07749 515486 \n(which is always switched on) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-interest-walk-4-miles/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240903T101142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T224717Z
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SUMMARY:"My Travels" with Nicholas
DESCRIPTION:Dear All\, \nIs your passport handy?  Are you ready to take your traveller’s seat?  The invitation is from Nicholas Fox\, who will be our “pilot”.  We shall journey with him along the route he negotiated in 1974! \n \nDo come early to the hall\, grab your coffee or tea and be prepared for lift off by 8.30pm. \nNicholas’s itinerary: \n\nNepal to Malaysia Singapore\,\nPerth Australia\, New Zealand\,\nTahiti\,  Peru and Mexico . . . \nacross the Atlantic back to England.\nQuestions about the trip.\n\nMany others of us will have been to these places before or since Nicholas’s trip so comparisons might prove interesting to note. \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-6/
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:20241215T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240901T211702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T021438Z
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SUMMARY:Walk in Edenbridge area ending with Mulled Wine/Minced Tarts
DESCRIPTION:Hello Copsers \nI will be leading a walk of about 7 – 8 miles from either Hever or Cowden\, ending up at Hever Towers in Edenbridge for Mulled wine and mince pies.  From Croydon\, you will need to catch the 09.23 train to Uckfield\, alighting at either Hever or Cowden – I will finalise the route depending on the likely mud levels (it will be muddy). \nAs we are supposed to be an Outdoor Pursuits Group\, please don’t turn up just for free food and booze – you have to earn it by doing the walk! \nPlease check your e-mails next week for final details\, also can you let Linda know if you are likely to attend. \nTim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-in-edenbridge-area-ending-with-mulled-wine-minced-tarts-2/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T000718
CREATED:20240903T101253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T101621Z
UID:5836-1734465600-1734472800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Party!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/christmas-party/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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