Meet at West Croydon station by 9.40 for the 9.48 Overground train to Penge West arr 9.58, calling at Norwood Junction 9.53. You can also get there by 197 bus (alight Penge W. station.) Follow the Green Chain Walk via Beckenham Place Park to Mottingham. About 8 miles, but could be shortened. The Green Chain […]
There will be a particular birthday to mark this Tuesday. Whose is it? If you don't know, come along and find out! If you do know, of course come along to enjoy a bit of a celebration, a bit of a special birthday cake, plus share a toast 🍾🍾🍾. There will be some focus […]
A Little, Local Journey of Discovery Start time: 12pm (Noon) Meeting Place: Outside 109A Church Street, "The Kenkey House" (near "Reeves Corner") https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/109A+Church+St,+Croydon+CR0+1RN/@51.3736037,-0.1043933,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876073a0777ce25:0x8d26f66448d2a4ae!8m2!3d51.3736707!4d-0.1051872 (What3Words location:https://w3w.co/gently.cotton.rope ) To Bring: Any food or drink you can consume as we wend our way along our route. No refreshment stops are included in the afternoon. To Wear: Fingers are […]
The Programme: Please note we'll be taking £3 at the door to cover costs for this evening - a bargain any Scotsman would be proud to claim! Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face We didn't argue with that sentiment last year (or the year before), and everyone had such a good time that we're doing […]
We will be continuing the London LOOP, picking up from where we left off (last March!!) at Hamsey Green, and probably get as far as Oaks Park (8 and a half miles). But wherever we stop there are buses back into Croydon. Just to remind, the LOOP is the London Outer Orbital Path which goes […]
Dear Non-Skiers, As many of us will not be away to the mountains for physical exercise in the snow, we plan to join up for some mental exercise at the pub quiz put on by "The Builders Arms". I have been able to reserve tables for three Club teams of six people in each. Some […]
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 of Great Britain. Join us as we travel in areas "south of the border", having considerably explored north of it in "Bravo Britain", Part 1. […]