The Destinations show at Olympia has been suggested as an event for COPSE members to attend. It runs from the 1st - 4th February and is well worth a visit - we have been several times before. (Members can make their own arrangements and free tickets are available from outdoor shops etc.)
Continue from Coulsdon around to Oaks Park, onward to cross the 'mad mile' at Banstead Downs, and then towards Nonsuch Park & site of Nonsuch Palace, and possibly as far as Ewell. Potentially as much as 8 miles or so, with some mud and some suburban pavements. Refreshment possibilities in Coulsdon, Clockhouse, Oaks Park, Nonsuch Park, and perhaps other unexpected places. A chance […]
G. B.'s "Home Turf" Airline tickets and passports required? No! This week please join us for a further trip around a range of places and sights within our own land […]
Saturday evening, 10th February, some of us will be enjoying a local social and musical gathering at Ruskin House for their 2024 "Buddy Holly Night" - and this year I have arranged with the organiser for some seats / tables to be reserved for a COPSE group. Full details in attached poster. (You'll have to […]
We all enjoyed the Pepys Walk on 10th December, so here's the second instalment. 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, this time around the streets of the City of London. Again I’ll […]
The time for tossing and turning has come around again - no, not a reference to restless sleep but a reminder that the COPSE Pancake Night will be this week! A flipping good time can be had. 😁 Packets of batter mix with "just add milk" (or even just water?) are available in many supermarkets for those […]
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Epping Forest is a large wooded area in NE London, with plenty of fairly easy walking. So meet at E. Croydon station at 9.20 for the 9.33 train to London Bridge. Then by 149 bus to Liverpool Street station for the Overground to Chingford. (Zone 5) From there it is a short walk to the […]
Talk: Advance Decisions and Lasting Powers of Attorney for health and welfare, by Delia Barton Having set up a Power of Attorney for my ageing sister, I was shocked to hear that my younger sister was setting up one for herself. “What?”, I thought, “that’s only for old people, not us youngsters!” Let me tell […]
Planning Meeting Thursday 22nd February 2024 @ 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm 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 […]