BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230131T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221224T132112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T132112Z UID:4276-1675153800-1675202400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Outing: Builders Arms Quiz DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/outing-builders-arms-quiz/ LOCATION:Builder’s Arms Pub\, 65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6TP CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230129T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20230120T202536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094900Z UID:4385-1674984600-1675011600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk: London Loop - Erith to Bexley (8 miles) DESCRIPTION:This walk is from the southern shore of the Thames into Kent. So\, going from Erith along the Thames eastwards\, turning up the River Darent (which you may know from its upper reaches around Otford)\, and then doing a right turn along the River Cray. We can do 8 miles or so to Bexley\, or finish sooner at Crayford after about 6 miles\, getting the same train from either…all stations are in Zone 6. \nThere will be pubs and places to eat along the route. \nMeet at Erith train station at 10.31. (There ism a train from London Bridge to Erith at 09.57) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-london-loop-erith-to-bexley-8-miles/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221224T131953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T111622Z UID:4274-1674592200-1674597600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Burns Night DESCRIPTION:Fair fa’ your honest\, sonsie face\nWe didn’t argue with that sentiment last year\, and everyone had such a good time that we’re doing it again. \nIf you have yet to be convinced of haggis’s virtues (or even if you have been)\, roll up on Tuesday evening for a treat of said puddin’\, with its traditional embellishments of bashed neeps\, mashed spuds\, and whatever trimmings we can muster. There will even be a dram in it for those keen on the true Caledonian experience\, along with the joyful skirl provided by our in-house piper and traditional poetry read in excruciatingly inaccurate Scottish accents. \nPlease note that\, due to government restrictions\, we will be using only left-handed specimens\, humanely caught by burly\, kilted highlanders using extra strong butterfly nets. \nBut\n(I hear you ask) \nwhat’s my part in all this magnificence?\nWell\, there are a few things you should be aware of . . . . \n1. In the interests of simplicity and getting home before dawn\, we’re not washing up! Bring your own plate\, glass and cutlery\, and take them home at the end of the evening. \n2. Drink provided is limited to Scotch and Highland Water for the toasts – in addition\, of course\, to the regular tea & coffee service graciously provided by Olga. If your tastes veer in other directions\, please feel free to bring your own choice of tipple. \n3. For the furtherance of jollity and the spirit of the evening\, any vaguely Scottish apparel is encouraged. If you can’t stretch to a kilt\, how about tartan socks or a Hamilton Accies away strip? \nAnd a special request: if you’re coming along and you’re of a vegetarian persuasion\, please let Ken know quickly so that your needs can be accommodated. \nLooking forward to that haggis already. No\, don’t ask me what’s in it! \n(I know\, all shamelessly pasted in from last year’s email. Life’s too short . . . ) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burns-night-2/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230122T104500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230122T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221223T044316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094916Z UID:4267-1674384300-1674406800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk Crystal Palace to Streatham Common+ Pub Meal DESCRIPTION:Meet outside Crystal Palace Station from 10.45am (where the coffee stall should hopefully be open). \nWe will walk down to the bottom of Crystal Palace Park for a close look at the “famous” dinosaurs 🦕🦖 + the lake 🏞 (near Penge Gate) where there are public loos + maybe a cafe stop as it normally gets very busy at Sunday lunchtimes. \nWe will then then walk back through the park past the (once) National Sports Centre up to the Crystal Palace Museum (top of Anerley Hill) for about 1pm to meet any “late comers” (staying for about 20 minutes) + then continue the “capital ring” walk to Streatham Common\, the Rookery Gardens with an option to go to “The Bull” pub (on Streatham High Road) for either drinks 🍺🍷☕ or a meal 🍕 🥙 🍟\nwhere there are numerous travel options to get back to Croydon. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-pub-meal-streatham-redhawks-ice-hockey-match/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230117T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221224T131753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T004117Z UID:4272-1673987400-1673992800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Outing: Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park DESCRIPTION:We’re Going Bowling Again\nBack by popular demand! A party of COPSE’s finest athletes enjoyed this outing last year\, so we’re doing it again.\nI’ll book (and pay for) as many lanes as we have players for\, maximum six to a lane.\n\nBut how do I sign up for this event?\n… you may ask. Well\, here’s the answer: \n \n  \nSeveral people subscribed on Tuesday at the Hall. If you didn’t\, I’ll take emails\, text messages\, Whatsapps\, even old fashioned phone calls. \n\n. . . . and how do I pay?\nBy signing up you commit to paying me the outrageously reasonable sum of £7.45. Averse as I am to handling change\, I prefer direct payments to my bank\, the sooner the better. Ask me for how. \n\nThe Details\nYou can\, of course\, just turn up to enjoy the social setting and company of your fellow COPSErs for no charge. \nIf you don’t know the place\, the Tenpin Bowl offers a variety of activities besides bowling – table tennis\, pool\, arcade games plus café and bar – so you can diversify once there. Also\, for eating\, there are various fooderies around including Creams Café\, Frankie & Bennie’s\, Chiquito\, McDonalds and Burger King. \n\nIn summary:\n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nTenpin\nValley Park Leisure Complex\nHesterman Way\nCroydon CR0 4YA\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\nLanes will be booked for 8.30. Arrive between 8.00 and  8.15 to be ready to play.\n\n\n\nGetting there?\n\nTram: Ampere Way (9 minute walk\, says Google)\nBuses: \n455 to Franklin Way / Valley Park (8 minute walk) \n189 to Purley Way / Newman Road (12 minute walk) \nAlternatively\, plenty of car parking.\n\n\n\nHow much?\n\n£7.45 up front for two games\, more on the night if you want to play more\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShoe Policy\nI’ve confirmed that\, as last time\, you can play in your own shoes\, but please make sure they’re trainers or otherwise flat-soled. As far as I know there are no shoes available on site. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/outing-tenpin-bowling-at-valley-park-2/ LOCATION:Tenpin\, Valley Park\, Hesterman Way\, Croydon\, CR0 4YA CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230115T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221223T043156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094943Z UID:4263-1673769600-1673802000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:8 mile walk Bletchingley to Oxted + pub meal in Old Oxted DESCRIPTION:Tim says . . . \nHello copsers \nI am leading a linear walk about 8 miles long on Sunday from Bletchingly to Oxted\, with the option of a meal (including Sunday Roast) in Old Oxted in the late afternoon. \nThe plan is to meet at East Croydon at 9.30 am to catch the 9.39 train to Oxted\, arriving at 10.00. We then catch the 10.28 bus to Bletchingly\, arriving at 10.40 am. We will stop to eat sandwiches en route and aim to arrive at the Old Bell in Old Oxted to eat at about 3.30 pm. If you don’t want to stop\, it’s a short walk to the Railway Station with trains every half hour. \nI need to book tables at the pub as Sunday afternoon is the most popular time for eating\, so please let me know today\, if possible\, if you want to eat. If you don’t tell me in advance then it’s pot luck if you can get food! \nWe walked a bit of the route yesterday\, it is very muddy! \ncheers \nTim URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/8-mile-walk-bletchingley-to-oxted-pub-meal-in-old-oxted/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230110T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230110T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221224T131542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230108T203633Z UID:4270-1673382600-1673388000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:60 Years in the Funeral Business\, by Tony Rowland DESCRIPTION:Tony Rowland\, of Rowland Brothers\, is a well-known figure in the Croydon landscape. \nHe will talk about his experiences in building the family business\, illustrated with photos and with a fund of stories told with wit and humour. \nPlus he’ll answer your pressing questions – like “Why does it cost so much?” URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/60-years-in-the-funeral-business-by-tony-rowland/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230108T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221223T043009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T095001Z UID:4261-1673170200-1673197200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Local walk around Keston\, High Elms & Downe DESCRIPTION:This walk will be about 8 miles\, but 6 with a possible short cut depending on conditions. It is fairly hilly and some paths will be muddy. \nAs usual\, bring a packed lunch\, but there are cafes at Keston and High Elms\, and pubs at Downe. \nSo meet at East Croydon bus station at 9.30 for the 119 bus to Hayes. (or meet at Hayes by 10.00) \nThen we will join the London Loop via Keston to High Elms. Return from Downe on the 146 bus to Hayes\, then 119 back to Croydon. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/local-walk-around-keston-high-elms-downe/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230103T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T174631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T150022Z UID:4125-1672777800-1672783200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Shelterbox Auction DESCRIPTION:Usually involving a few laughs\, we spend our first Club Night of the New Year setting out to raise whatever funds we can for our Club charity\, “ShelterBox”. (Another moment of fame\, via the photos below\, for “Tiger Tim” and “Camisole Chris”!) Each year\, we have managed to send a good sum of ££s to aid those who need a specific help that is appropriate to COPSE and the “outdoor” part of our title. \nFor our newer members\, I offer the simple statement that our longer-standing members are familiar with: many in our Club enjoy warm-season camping for leisure and pleasure. ShelterBox provides survival equipment for those who might need to camp simply to stay alive – sometimes in very challenging conditions. \nTo raise the ££s\, you good folk donate unwanted Xmas pressies or other surplus items to be generously bid for and given new\, loving homes by others attending the evening. Our fundraising takes the form of a “Mystery Auction”\, with COPSErs taking a gamble on receiving a useful or attractive prize\, as they try to outbid fellow members. All gifts are pre-wrapped and the contents unknown. \nIf you have not been able to pre-wrap\, there will be some paper at the hall that can be used but please arrive especially early\, if you need to do this. \nUnderstandably\, many Club members make individual decisions throughout any year about their personal donations to different charities. For this annual Club effort\, click on the green box above for fuller info on how that big green box assists those in dire straits or check via this link \nThe following is also a reminder of why COPSE has continued to help: \n“Everyone deserves a place to call home. It is a human right and the first step towards recovery after disaster.\nShelter is so much more than just a roof. It’s the foundation for life\, families and communities. It is a place to feel safe after days or weeks of fear. It offers protection from harsh weather\, privacy\, and helps to preserve dignity. It’s a space to heal from trauma. Recovery doesn’t happen overnight but a dry and warm place to sleep\, prepare meals and be with your family is the vital first step.”\nPlease remember to bring your bulging wallets or purses – although I.O.U.s will be accepted! (Of course\, cash donations also welcomed from any people unable to come along.) URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/shelterbox-auction/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221228T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221228T185914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T095015Z UID:4299-1672214400-1672246800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Ski Trip 29th Jan to 4th Feb DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ski-trip-29th-jan-to-4th-feb/ CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Skiing END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T174519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T174519Z UID:4123-1672173000-1672178400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:No Club Night DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/no-club-night/ CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T122156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221223T042739Z UID:4058-1672137000-1672160400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Post Xmas Walk from Tadworth to Merstham DESCRIPTION:The walk is roughly 8 miles and involves no uphill sections. We pass the Sportsman Pub in Mogador and the cafe and loos at Reigate Hill. Halfway along there is a great reveal\, where we walk out onto Colley Hill on the North Downs\, with massive views to the South. \nAll of this is dependent on the trains. It’s a linear walk so unsuitable for driving. \nRe the trains\, we can’t be sure of the schedule\, recovering from the earlier planned industrial action\, with “late starting”. \nTo allow for the late starting services\, the plan is to assemble at East Croydon at 10:30 for the timetabled 10:44 to Purley\, then taking the 11:00 to Tadworth. There are two trains to Tadworth per hour. Trains back from Merstham are fast\, taking 12 minutes\, twice an hour\, at 03 and 33. Merstham station will require a ticket to get back into TFL zones. \nIf the trains are totally off\, we can still assemble for 10:30 at East Croydon\, and take an alternative walk via bus.\nThe backup plan is the 403 bus to Hamsey Green\, walk to Coulsdon for the 60 bus back. The route follows the “South London Downs National Nature Reserve” almost all of the way. This option is down and up and up and down\, but still worth the effort. 6 miles\, so shorter but harder work. Meet at East Croydon Station at 10.10 to catch the 10:23 from East Croydon\, 10:45 from Purley\, arrive Tadworth 11:03 \nPlease note Train times to be confirmed. \nReturn trains from Merstham – hourly fast trains at 07 past \n  \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/post-xmas-walk-from-tadworth-to-merstham/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221220T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221220T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T174438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T002207Z UID:4121-1671568200-1671573600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Xmas Party DESCRIPTION:  \nFood\, drink\, games\, music\, general jollity \nUpdate 15th December\nChristmas Party Night\, 20th December\, is taking shape\, and you have a part to play\, so before I send out the full details here’s an early warning of your part in proceedings: \n\nNobody’s washing up\, so you need to bring your own supplies of eating and drinking equipment – and take it away afterwards. Plate\, knife\, fork\, glass\, mug . . .\nHot food will be laid on\, but we’d love to see some tarts\, pies etc. Show off either your baking skills or your purchasing power. We aim for many people bringing modest amounts – you don’t need to feed the whole party.\nBooze and soft drinks: BYOB is the watchword. We’ll supplement your offerings with our remaining supplies of beer*\, Coke and Fanta\, and we will lay on a little wine\, but if you have a particular preference then please bring it along.\nSecret Santa: please read Ireen’s email on this (below) – you have all weekend to cruise the markets and malls!\nWear something festive\, and above all enjoy the evening!\n\n* mostly the dozen bottles of African stuff left over from Lynn and Kayode’s presentation in June – sorry\, the really nice Nigerian Guinness all went . \nFull programme to follow. \n  \n\nIreen’s Secret Santa email\nDifferent COPSErs will be adding to different parts of the party.  The following might be something some of you would like to be involved in. \nWe’ve had “Secret Santa” pressies in the past but some folk prefer not to have individuals’ names to be bought for.  Consequently\, if you would like to gain a surprise gift this year\, simply buy something that you think would suit anyone of your gender.  (I hope that doesn’t add complications!)  If you are a man\, buy for a man\, if you are a woman\, buy for a woman.  The suggestion is to purchase anything that might be nice for someone else in said category to receive but costing only £3 to £5.  Bring the wrapped pressie\, pass it to me and you will be given a ticket to show you are “in” the process and “Mother Christmas” will give you something else in return\, during the evening.  (Do please get in touch\, if I have failed to clearly convey the idea!) \nHappy times ahead – party on! \nRegards\, \nIreen Best URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/xmas-party/ CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221217T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221127T142519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T142519Z UID:4223-1671303600-1671318000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:RNLI Charity Concert at Ruskin House DESCRIPTION:No Oilskins or Sou’westers Required!\nOur late Tuesday night watering hole\, Ruskin House\, hosts various musical evenings\, including jazz\, folk and blues.  Occasionally\, specific concerts are organised\, sometimes as charity fundraisers.  On Saturday\, 17th December\, several COPSErs will be attending the one advertised here. \n \nRNLI will benefit and we all know how important is the work of that organization.  From its website: \n93% Of Our Income Is Donations. We Can’t Save Lives Without Support From People Like You. \nIf you can\, come along to support the evening\, enjoy the musical variety and share a sociable time with some of your fellow Club Members. \nIf we arrive early as a group\, we hope to sit near one another. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/rnli-charity-concert-at-ruskin-house/ LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221213T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T174346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T193235Z UID:4119-1670963400-1670968800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Let's Decorate - in the Warm! DESCRIPTION:You may have noticed that the thermometer has taken a downward turn lately\, and the Hall is as much affected as anywhere else. So this week\, and possibly next week’s party too\, we’re going to use the back room\, where the radiators actually belt out some heat. \nCheaper than staying at home – and possibly warmer! \nAs you’re all aware\, Olga will help you find your inner creative genius to make decorations for Christmas – for the Hall or to take home\, you choose. \nBy agreement with the Church\, we can make our mark on the Hall and leave it in place for next week’s party. Olga has provided a list of things you might want to bring along\, below; I’d like to add streamers\, strings of LED lights and anything else that will make the place festive. \nHere’s Olga’s list: \nI will provide the paper but please bring along the following if you can: \nPAIR OF SCISSORS \nGLUE \nSELLO TAPE \nSTRINGS OF ANY SORT \nCOLOURS OR FELT PENS  \nHOLE PUNCHER \nPICTURES (or cutting from magazines) of Xmas theme. \nAnd any other thing you may already have that may be useful for decorations.  \n\nShould be a fun evening! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/xmas-decorations/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights ORGANIZER;CN="Olga":MAILTO:olga@copsecroydon.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221211T092500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221211T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T121609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T220819Z UID:4054-1670750700-1670778000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:London Walk DESCRIPTION:This walk will be in North London\, about 8 miles long. \nThe route will take us through some elegant squares of Islington and other points of interest to Camden\, and Primrose Hill (nice view weather permitting!) Then down the hill for a bus to Kings Cross or tube (no Thameslink from St Pancras). There are cafes toilets and pubs en route\, also two parks suitable for a packed lunch. \nMeet at East Croydon station about 9.25 for the 9.39 to London Bridge\, then bus 141 to Shoreditch Park. Anyone who is joining us at London Bridge\, meet at the upper level exit by the entrance to the Shard\, opposite the bus station. We will be leaving at 10.10. There are several bus routes etc if you want to leave the walk early. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T174205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T131620Z UID:4117-1670358600-1670364000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Tai Chi with Richard Pearce DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTai chi\, as I’m sure you know\, is an internal Chinese martial art\, now much practised here for its health and fitness benefits – low impact exercise relieving stress on the body and mind. \nBob Gilly is an adherent\, and we’ve persuaded his teacher\, Richard Pearce\, to come along this Tuesday evening to enlighten us all. He will explain its history and background\, give a demonstration\, and invite our boldest to give it a try. \nNo special clothing required to take part\, but high heels are best avoided. \nCome along\, you could find a new enthusiasm in your life! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/tba-7/ CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T121524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T121524Z UID:4052-1670068800-1670086800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Carshalton Frost Fair DESCRIPTION:Sited in the beautiful setting of Carshalton Ponds the Frost Fair is a traditional winter event with activities for everyone. \nThe area is lit with twinkling fairy lights which all helps create a magical atmosphere. Outside Honeywood Museum and in the nearby Memorial Gardens and Festival Walk\, stalls from the Wallington Farmers Market and the Eco Fair join us.  They offer a varied range of tasty treats and a variety of wonderful locally made Christmas gift ideas such as glassware\, pottery\, woodcraft and more. There is a tasty hog roast & seasonal food with bar & warming drinks. \nPlus a little birthday celebration with a drink in the pub. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/carshalton-frost-fair/ CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN="Tim A":MAILTO:timcpfcaldridge@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T174110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T194737Z UID:4115-1669753800-1669759200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Women Spitfire Pilots - talk by Clare Walker DESCRIPTION:During World War II\, 164 women flew as pilots in the Air Transport Auxiliary\,\nplaying their part in the delivery of 308\,000 aircraft. They flew in wartime\nconditions\, in all weathers and many times without ever having flown a\nparticular aircraft type before. It cost 14 of them their lives. \nAfter the war\, they became known as ‘The Forgotten Pilots’ and were expected to\nquietly return to civilian life. But as their numbers have dwindled to just a few\,\ntheir remarkable achievements have once again brought them back into the\nspotlight. \nClare Walker is passionate about keeping these amazing women pilots alive in\nthe public memory. Her illustrated talk includes video footage\, as well as\nphotographs from the archives of the Air Transport Auxiliary Association’s files\,\nincluding those in the collection of ATA founder and commandant\, Gerard\nd’Erlanger. \nVisit her website for more details of her work. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/women-spitfire-pilots-talk-by-clare-walker/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T094500 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221126T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T121913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221124T115905Z UID:4056-1669455900-1669482000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Croydon Country Walk DESCRIPTION:Re-arranged “Croydon local walk” \nFrom 9.45am = meet at East Croydon station \n10am = “board” a New Addington tram to Lloyd Park \nFrom 10.30am = a four mlle leisurely walk via Lloyd Park (could be muddy). Addington (or Shirley) Hills\, Heathfield (or “the Riesco”) estate\, Coombe Wood Gardens (cafe stop). \nAfterwards there will be an option of either \n1) the “Coombe Lodge” Beefeater pub for a meal or drinks or \n2) walking back to Lloyd Park \n+ then a tram back to East Croydon station. \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-country-walk/ CATEGORIES:Walking END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221123T130645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T130735Z UID:4218-1669318200-1669327200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Planning Meeting for both Outdoor and Club Night activities. \nThis is where we put together the next quarter’s schedule – your chance to get your ideas onto the Club plan. Bring along your proposals for activities we can all share. \n \nWe have the back room of the Crown & Pepper. The meeting proper is scheduled for 7.30\, but you’re also welcome to join us for a meal first\, starting at 6.30. \nAll members are invited! URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-3/ LOCATION:Crown & Pepper\, 242 High Street\, CR0 1NF CATEGORIES:Planning ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T173854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221120T184557Z UID:4113-1669149000-1669154400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:First Aid and Safety with Red Cross Trainer DESCRIPTION:  \n \nAs a follow-on from our recent past attention to the safety arrangements for our Club activities\, e.g. a review of “Guidance for Walkers / Leaders” and advice on rucksack contents for emergencies etc.\, we shall be welcoming a First Aid Instructor this Tuesday.  Although a few years back we have had sessions from instructors able to join us in person\, this time the information will be via Zoom\, involving a Red Cross trainer very familiar with digital presentations. \nSome of us may already have good First Aid knowledge\, some of us may have very little.  Even those with the former can benefit from refreshing their skills and we can all be attentive to what might provide important help to our fellow COPSE Members in future circumstances. \nThere should be opportunities for questions and answers as the session progresses.  Do bring a pen and paper\, if you think noting down some facts would be useful to you. \nPlease arrive for teas and coffees at 8.15pm so that we can open our Red Cross Zoom at 8.30pm. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/first-aid-and-safety-2/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T110755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110755Z UID:4043-1668852000-1668877200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Visit to the Old Clink Museum\, London Bridge DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visit-to-the-old-clink-museum-london-bridge/ CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221115T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220629T105100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T151447Z UID:3904-1668544200-1668549600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Captions & Conker Conkwest DESCRIPTION:Amazing two-for-the-price-of-one offer!\n \n  \nThis Tuesday evening we bring you not just the usual extraordinary single COPSE Club Night value\, but our special bargain basement deal: \n\nthe perennial favourite Captions Competition\, where we compete to find the humour in apparently random photographic configurations of COPSE people\na chance to relive your schooldays with our Conker Conkwest. Paul will provide the conkers from his recent intense collection activity\, though you’re welcome to bring along your own if you think they’re hard enough.\n\n  \nExpect an evening of entertainment and fierce competition. And there’s always Ruskin House for afters. \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-conker-conkwest/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221113T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T110644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110644Z UID:4041-1668333600-1668358800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Bike Ride Grand Union Canal or East Grinstead DESCRIPTION:Primary plan – Grand Union Canal trip. \nSecondary\, if the trains are not running ride South from Croydon. \nGrand Union Trip\, assemble at East Croydon station at 10:00 to catch next train to Victoria. \nWeather and legs willing ride out to Southall and back along the Thames to Clapham Junction for train home. \nIf the trains are not good\, assemble at Canary Cafe\, Brighton Road\, opposite Whitgift School\, at 10:00 riding South via paths and lanes turning in a loop to return by bike when we feel like we feel like it. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bike-ride-grand-union-canal-or-east-grinstead/ CATEGORIES:Cycling END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221111T230000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221109T115740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T115740Z UID:4195-1668193200-1668207600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Stanley Halls Ceilidh - a Chance to Dance! DESCRIPTION:A good number of COPSErs regularly enjoyed these monthly sessions\, prior to lockdown.  If you look carefully at the photo below\, you may spot a couple of our Members enjoying themselves. \nTake your feet for a treat – my term for these traditional dances is “exercise with a smile on your face”! \n \nPrices:  We can gain a good price of £9 per person\, if we pre-book at least ten tickets.  (Normal advance adult tickets are £12\, on-the-door £15.)  Please come back to me\, as soon as possible\, if you’re able to join us on Friday.  I shall pay for the group’s tickets and you can settle with me on the evening.  (Obviously\, you need to be definite about coming to be included in this discounted price.) \nIf you have not been to a ceilidh/barn dance before\, do not fear; all the sequences of movements are explained by a “caller” and we usually have a very good time. \nThe Halls have a bar.  Parking is free in the area.  Public transport options are: \nBuses: Routes 196 and 410 stop directly outside of Stanley Arts. \nRoutes 75\, 157\, 197 and 312 stop within a few minutes’ walk. \nTrains: Stanley Arts is just a five minute walk from Norwood Junction station. \nDo come back to me with any queries. \nIreen Best 07968 035522 \n\nIn Stanley Arts’ own words: \nCome one\, come all for a night of dancing and merriment just like the good old days! \nBack in November 2019\, when no one knew the word “Covid”\, The Conquering Heroes played a ceilidh (traditional dance) at Stanley Halls and an amazing time was had by all. Now you – yes you! – can join us for such a night once again! \nCame last time? Relive the glory days of pre-pandemic life!  Missed out on the fun last time around? Don’t miss out again! Never heard of a ceilidh? Worried that you won’t know what do to? Think you are a terrible dancer? Have no fear! Our experienced callers will teach you the steps to some of the world’s favourite group and partner dances. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/stanley-halls-ceilidh-a-chance-to-dance/ LOCATION:Stanley Arts\, 12 South Norwood Hill\, London\, SE25 6AB\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Cultural,Social END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221108T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20221006T173724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T093456Z UID:4110-1667939400-1667944800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:USA Travels DESCRIPTION:This Tuesday Corinne and her son James will regale us with a multimedia presentation\, celebrating the vast vistas and varied sights of the US of A. \nFeel free to enhance the occasion by donning your cowboy outfit\, stars and stripes hat\, Elvis suit or whatever takes your fancy. \nDionne is making some topical peanut butter cookies – other culinary contributions are most welcome! \nIn Corrine’s own words: \nTo change your mind from the grim daily news\, come and join us next Tuesday to share memories of the trip to America my son and I did this summer. From Denver to Anchorage with pancakes\, cowboy boots and snow in July\, we’ll be delighted to show you a few pictures of this fabulous adventure. \nFeel free to don any American article of clothing you may have! \nSee you there\, \nCorinne and James \nCome along and enjoy! \n  URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/usa-travels/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221106T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221106T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T110221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T110221Z UID:4039-1667728800-1667754000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Circular Walk from Balcombe DESCRIPTION:This walk is 6 to 7 miles long\, fairly flat with some undulated hills but nothing too strenuous. \nWe will pass via Wakehurst Place woodlands and the Millennium Seedbank where there is a café and the chance to have a look around. \nBring your packed lunch and drinks although we will stop for a drink at the pub in Bamcombe. \nMeet East Croydon Station at 9.55to catch the 10.08 train. URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/circular-walk-from-balcombe/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Olga":MAILTO:olga@copsecroydon.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220629T105326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T105326Z UID:3908-1667334600-1667340000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Halloween Extravaganza DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/halloween-extravaganza/ LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185716 CREATED:20220922T102207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T211734Z UID:4037-1667035800-1667062800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk SUMMARY:Walk DESCRIPTION:The walk this Saturday will be a circular from Reigate\, about 10 miles including one steep hill. \nBring a packed lunch\, but there will be a pub stop half way and teashops at the end in Reigate. Remember is it starting to get muddy now. \nSo meet at E. Croydon station by 9am to get the 9.16 train to Redhill\, changing there for the 9.43 to Reigate. \nHope to see you there\,\nBarry URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-around-penhurst-and-chiddingstone/ CATEGORIES:Walking ORGANIZER;CN="Barry W":MAILTO:barry.wilson9@btinternet.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR