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SUMMARY:The Cockney Museum\, the return
DESCRIPTION:Some of us have already been to this interesting museum\, packed full of the stories behind the culture of London’s Cockneys and there is now the chance for a further group of us to visit.  Some of us shall be going for a second time!  There is a very extensive display of photographs and information to view – and those COPSErs not Londoners might be learning of this tradition for the first time\, so do come along! \nThe museum was set up by George\, Pearly King of Peckham\, and we enjoyed his evening with us at our hall last month. \nI have booked this Saturday’s group visit to the museum for 1pm.  Meet just inside East Croydon station at 12.10am for the 12.19 train to Stoneleigh\, via Clapham Junction.  Museum entry is £8 but £5 for seniors.  This time we shall not have a booked lunch at the museum but\, afterwards\, we can adjourn to “The Station” pub\, for drinks and meal options before our return to Croydon. \nI am collecting names for the group booking so please let me know a.s.a.p.\, if you would like to be included. \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-cockney-museum-the-return-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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SUMMARY:Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe again consult our oenological guru Alan\, who I expect to be dazzling us with a variety of wines\, some of which will\, by way of a change and a challenge\, emerge from boxes.\nMake sure you’re present at the 8.30 kickoff so as not to miss any of the wines or nibbles.\nNote that £3 will be extracted from drinkers. If you can get wine cheaper . . . you probably shouldn’t!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/wine-tasting-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:20260308T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
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SUMMARY:Geeks Transport Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Calling all transport geeks and copsers who just love nothing better than swanning around London with each other.  Here are some details about this year’s tour on Sunday 8 March.  It’s turning into a busman’s holiday.  Meeting place and time below.\n\nDevising this year’s tour is proving a challenge.  Running out of new ideas is one thing but when many rail lines are closed for engineering works\, that’s another…\nTfL warns of widespread rail and Tube disruption throughout March\n\nSo\, ticking off the Liberty Line will have to be deferred\, again.  Using the DLR is not attractive.  Nipping round the Windrush line is not a goer.  So… numerous bus rides it is.\n\nFortunately there is one mega piece of new transport infrastructure to visit.  Largely not talked about.  Perhaps because it’s been a success – on time\, budget\, doing what it is meant to do.  But probably because it’s out of sight being underground and you would not notice it unless you are a regular motorist trying to cross from South East London to North East London.  (Or a cyclist using the free cycle shuttle bus.)  Yes\, it’s the Blackwall Tunnel’s new cousin\, the Silvertown Tunnel.  We will take the most direct route by public transport (i.e. resisting the inexorable pull of London Bridge rail interchange) to Boord Street footbridge in North Greenwich for a revealing vantage point and then take one of the  exciting new cross river bus services made possible.    And then… the afternoon is a bit up for grabs.  Further ideas welcome.  But we will likely take in Liverpool Street station towards the end to learn a bit more about the controversial redevelopment plans.   And then collapse in a Wetherspoons in the City.\n\nMeeting – East Croydon tramstop 10.15am.  We catch the tram towards Beckenham at 10.27am or thereabouts.   Also possible to meet us at Beckenham Road tramstop (on street) approx. 10.40am where we alight and transfer to ‘Clock House’.   (By coincidence a repeat of last year’s opening tram leg of the tour.)   Ensure you have a suitable ticket / pass / Oyster card for all modes in zones 1 to 5.\n\nHope to see you.\nAndrew\n07985 936953
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour-2026-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T220000
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SUMMARY:Croydon High Street\, Part 2 with Carole Roberts
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nHere’s local historian Carole on a previous visit. You’ll remember how enthusiastically we responded to her wonderfully researched and presented talks on the Davis Theatre and the Grand Theatre. Carole gave us a fascinating Part 1 of her Croydon High Street story last October. She has spent long hours in the Croydon archives digging up little-known facts\, and her research certainly paid off with a series of “Ooh\, I didn’t know that” moments. \nWe found out that\, long before a disgruntled elephant trashed the place (you had to be there)\, the High Street may have been a Roman road and was certainly a bridleway by the Midde Ages. We discovered the origin of “North End” and “South End” – which certainly caused confusion in the 19th century and still does for some. We viewed the first(?) map of Croydon\, from 1785 – in French\, by a Frenchman. We tracked the rise and fall of the many watering holes\, some of which continue to grace the area – the Ship has been there since 1835. \nNow Carole’s back with Part 2\, starting where Part 1 left off in 1901. \nA must see event for our Club! \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-high-street-part-2-with-carole-roberts/
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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SUMMARY:Loop walk - Chingford onwards
DESCRIPTION:Yes folks\, this SATURDAY\, SATURDAY\, SATURDAY – time to continue with the LOOP* which is now very definitely in Essex.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChingford to Chigwell Row (which is not at Chigwell\, but some way beyond). A slightly shorter stretch than sometimes at around 7 miles or so. We take in a short visit to Queen Elizabeth I’s Hunting Lodge which is free and you can ride your horse up and down the staircase as she reputedly did! Next door is the Epping Forest Visitors Centre.\n\nThe possible refreshment stops are early in the walk at Butler’s Retreat cafe (where we went last time here in Feb 2020)\, and a pub shortly after\, which we’ve never been to. After that you are reliant on your flask of tea/coffee and marmalade sandwiches until the end and beyond\, so bring such stuff with you – along with a good pair of walking boots and a walking pole for any floods please\, and maybe an inflatable dinghy if you have one (only joking about the last bit\, I hope!)\n\nAfter a short stretch of the Epping Forest we stride ever on into the Roding Valley\, where we take a new route for the LOOP which you won’t find in the guidebook yet. A chance to leave and go home north of Chigwell where you can be directed to Chigwell station along a road straight there. Otherwise it’s onwards through beautiful countryside to Chigwell Row where we catch a regular short bus ride to Hainault Underground station.\n\nMeet East Croydon rail stn at 9.00am to catch the 9.15 to London Bridge\, then catching the tube to Liverpool Street\, then an Overground train to Chingford\, arriving at 10.43am. A Travelcard zones 1-6 will suffice for all this\, unless you have all these wonderful magic cards.\n\n\n*The LOOP (London Outer Orbital Path) is a 150 mile long trail around the outskirts of the London area\, going along rivers\, through woodland and meadow\, over hill and dale\, and sometimes on the pavement.\n\n\nPaul N\n07968 223589\n\n\n\n\n<\nYes\, after all the rain we’ve had recently\, you need to make sure you’re equipped for the conditions – boots and waterproofs are basic requirements! \nHave you read and digested our guidance for walkers? It’s available here!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-chingford-onwards-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T193000
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SUMMARY:St Patrick's Day - Celebrating at Ruskin House
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe’ve made a habit of taking a party of COPSE people along to Ruskin House’s enjoyable annual Irish kneesup.\nThis year St Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday so we’re moving our Club Night up the road for the occasion.\nIreen will be reserving a COPSE space so we can sit together\, and if you let her know you’re coming she will include you.\nSláinte!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/st-patricks-day-celebrating-at-ruskin-house/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Capital Ring Walk 6 - Wimbledon Park to Richmond
DESCRIPTION:Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop\, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 to 5\, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. \nNewbies can click on the map above to see what the Capital Ring is all about. \nThis leg is a stroll of about 7.5 miles on rough tracks or paths and grass\, with some ups and downs. Please wear boots as mud still prevails! \nThe book says : \n“Many Capital Ring walkers rate this section as the prettiest of the route.\, as it crosses three vast and delightful open spaces – Wimbledon Park\, Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park – and conveniently passes their tea rooms” \nThere are plenty of feeding and toilet opportunities along the way\, and there are pub options at the end – The Prince’s Head looks a good bet.. \nWe finish at Richmond Station\, from where the best way back to Croydon appears to involve a train to Waterloo\, though I’m sure others can find alternative routes. \nJoining Opportunities\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 12 noon to catch the 12.09 tram to Wimbledon\, then tube to Wimbledon Park.\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nWimbledon Park Station\, Arthur Road exit\, where this leg of the Ring starts\, from our scheduled arrival about 12.55\nhttps://w3w.co/lime.grit.froth\n\n\n\nContact\nKen on 07921 258876 \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/capital-ring-walk-6-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
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SUMMARY:Valerie and Paul's Quiz Night
DESCRIPTION:Valerie now has so much time on her hands that she’s been able to devise\, along with Paul\, a (no doubt) intriguing and ingenious Quiz for our delight. I can’t wait to see what they come up with. \nCome along (arriving on time!) and find out for yourself! \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/valerie-and-pauls-quiz-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:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T223000
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SUMMARY:An all-vegetarian menu at a Croydon restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Ireen for further details and to book \nIreen (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/an-all-vegetarian-menu-at-a-croydon-restaurant/
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260329T170000
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SUMMARY:Steaming day at Kew
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone next Sunday 29th March a visit is planned to the London Museum of Water and Steam which is located near to Kew Bridge in West London.\nHere is their website: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/ \nThe museum invites you to “Step into the age of steam and discover London’s most awe-inspiring museum and uncover the surprising story behind the city’s quest for clean water. We tell the story of London’s public water supply\, the site\, its people and the amazing pumping engines that helped to transform a city.” \nOur visit is on a Steam-Up day when these amazing engines are run.\nThere is also a steam railway for you to take a ride on. \nTickets\nI did a recce on the last steaming day in February and spoke to the nice lady in charge.\nShe said that we could book our tickets on line at\nhttps://lmws.digitickets.co.uk/category/51367?navItem=1185565 \nMake sure you book for Sunday March 29th!\nSteaming day tickets cost £15\nAt the moment there is a good ticket availability for this day. \nYou can just turn up and I would imagine you would not have a problem but if you would like to be sure then book. \nFood and drink\nThere is a cafe at the museum opening from 11.30am. There is a pub nearby that does lunch deals and there are also several cafes and coffee bars nearby\, or you can bring your own lunch. \nOther local interests.\nFor those interested there is the Musical Museum just up the road. It seems to have some good reviews although I have not verified this.\nhttps://www.musicalmuseum.co.uk/visit-us\nThis museum has ” An amazing array of musical instruments and inventions. Self-playing pianos and violins\, pipe organs\, music boxes\, gramophones\, keyboards\, synthesizers and more.”\nIt features “A piano that can reproduce performances recorded by world-famous pianists. A violin that can play itself! Have you heard an Edison Phonograph? Or a jukebox that plays 78rpm records? The electronic organ that changed the sound of pop music?”\nEntrance is £15 or £12 for concessions. \nTravel arrangements.\nWe meet at 9.20am at East Croydon rail station to catch the 9.36am to Clapham Junction.\nHere we catch the 10.00am train to Kew Bridge arriving at 10.16.\nThe museum is a 2 minute walk away. \nNo muddy footpaths so ordinary town shoes are appropriate. \nI look forward to seeing you.\nCheers\,\nAndy
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/steaming-day-at-kew-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251205T163108Z
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SUMMARY:Bring Your Work Home
DESCRIPTION:“I love work. I could watch it all day”\,\nsaid someone. \nThis is a bit like that. It’s another instalment of our feature where COPSErs give an account of their working lives to the rest of us. \nPrevious occasions have been very informative and entertaining\, with some surprising revelations\, and there’s no reason this one should be any different. \nPlease be there on time to avoid interrupting the flow!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bring-your-work-home-2/
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:20260405T103000
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hello all\n\nJoin Dionne on her Cherry Tree Walk via the Chelsea Gate\, Battersea Park\,  looping towards the river on the way back.\n\nLunch break will be at Roti King which serves Malaysian street food. Check it out.\nRoti King Battersea\n\nHeading to Greenwich after lunch via a train to Victoria\, then the tube to North Greenwich station.  From there\, you will make your way to the  Cherry Blossom lined avenue at the  Ranger’s House.\n\nWhere to meet\n10.45 at East Croydon for the 11am train to Victoria getting off at Battersea Park.\n\nGetting back\, the Jubilee line to London Bridge and then the fast train to East Croydon.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cherry-blossom-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
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SUMMARY:Special Screening - People's Emergency Briefing
DESCRIPTION:This is a screening on the day of release of this urgent film on the Climate Emergency. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nThe film is 48 minutes long and will be followed by a short discussion of the issues raised – please feel free to carry on at Ruskin House afterwards! \nWe’ll try to start on the dot of 8.30\, so please assume your seat in the auditorium in good time. \nWho’s behind all this?\nAn excellent question that I asked myself. See their “about” page here. The National Emergency Briefing website has lots of information\, click here. \nAttendance and Ticketing\nBecause we anticipate some public interest\, we ask Visitors to arrange their attendance by registering for a free ticket here. \nCOPSE Members do not need tickets!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/special-screening-national-emergency-briefing/
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:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
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SUMMARY:Lesnes Abbey (Bexley) and Green Chain Walk to Woolwich
DESCRIPTION:Lesnes Abbey Wood is a park and woodland set in a sea of housing estates in Abbey Wood in the London Borough of Bexley\, south east London. This is somewhere I had never previously visited.\n \nIts attractions boast the following:\nHistoric abbey ruins and monks gardens.\nA viewpoint of the City from South-east London.\nWoodlands with wild flowers (and lots of bluebells yesterday).\nFossil hunting opportunities.\nAn arboretum.\nA kiosk that sells hot drinks and hot and cold sandwiches if you do not want to bring a packed lunch.\nToilets! \nAfter lunch and during the afternoon there will be a pleasant walk from Lesnes Abbey to Woolwich (under 2 hours) along the Green Chain Walk across:\nBostall Heath\nBostall Woods\nGreat Bartlett’s Woods\nWinn Common\nPlumstead Common (where there is a cafe and pub)\,\nthen into central Woolwich for a cafe and/or a pub before returning home. \nThose who would prefer not to join this walk can return via Abbey Wood rail station to London Bridge or take the Elizabeth line to Farringdon station\, and rail to East Croydon. \nThe going is generally flat and along good paths through woodland but there are a couple of short steep hills along the route from Lesnes Park to Woolwich which will require care\, and a couple of busy local roads to cross. \nFootwear: If its dry then good walking shoes are fine. If its wet I suggest boots. \n\nWhere to meet\nWe meet at East Croydon at 9.35 am to catch the 9.51(pl 2) train to London Bridge and from there the 10.18 train to Abbey Wood station that arrives at 10.47.\nLesnes Abbey is a 10 minute walk from Abbey Wood station. \nTrains come back from Woolwich Arsenal rail station to London Bridge and then to East Croydon\, or you can catch the Elizabeth Line to Farringdon from Woolwich station and then rail to East Croydon. \nThe current weather forecast is sunny with a slight (less than 30%) chance of rain. \nI look forward to seeing you!\nAndy\n07751182930 \n  \nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/lesnes-abbey-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T170000
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SUMMARY:Loop Walk - Chigwell Row to Harold Wood
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the LOOP* this SUNDAY\, picking up from where we left at Chigwell Row\, and continuing on through the pleasantly undulating Essex countryside with two spectacular views into the City and Docklands area (looking rather like the Emerald City in Wiz of Oz!). We pass historical remains and sites and walk through an avenue of Victorian-times planted Wellingtonia trees (Sequoia) which will make you think you are in California! The ground is drying up nicely – so my spies tell me – so there’s no need to bring a boat along with you. Just as you think we seem to be heading east for a long time\, we will lurch southwards at last to follow river/river valleys which will eventually lead us back to the Thames later this year… \n\nThere’s an opportunity to leave or join after about 4 miles by being directed to a bus service to Romford rail stn – anyone seriously wanting to JOIN at this point should speak to me privately and should know how to follow a map please (as I’m sure you all do!).\n\nNOW FOR AN IMPORTANT ASPECT\, deciding how far to walk this time. If we go all the way to Harold Wood rail stn the distance is reckoned to be around 10 miles or so. But it can be reduced to around 8 miles if we stop at a well-serviced bus stop on Noak Hill Road (taking a bus to Harold Wood stn). By some pleasant happenstance there is a nice looking pub called the Deer’s Rest (listed on the internet as being in Romford\, but is really on the outskirts of Harold Wood!) at this bus stop\, so – “just saying” – one could stop there for whatever comes to mind. I don’t mind what we do and will keep going till I’m the last person walking…sunset is at 6.51pm\, so that’s no problem and the last bit is on streets\, anyway. Whatever we don’t do this time we will do next time and it’ll all work out fine in the end\, and there are possible advantages to each decision\, as with much of life…\n\nSo\, I would like you to think about how far you want to go on the LOOP this time: stop at Noak Hill Road\, or go all the way to Harold Wood rail stn\, which will be quite a plod? You can make your comments to me\, either generally or in secret. I realise\, of course\, that much may depend on how things go on the day.\n\nFood and Beverages\nPlease bring food and beverage\, but along the way there is a part-time kiosk on a golf course\, another part-time kiosk in Central Park\, Harold Wood (if we get that far this time)\, a pub called the Royal Oak recently opened under new management at Havering-atte-Bower which does breakfast all day (!)…and\, of course the Deer’s Rest\, as mentioned above. Apart from the two pubs\, there are no ‘official’ toilets on the route (possibly some in the parks at the end\, if still open) BUT if you are busting we could arrange for people to make a diversion while we wait to toilets in Hainault Forest Country Park\, which we go through part of quite early on (map will be supplied for toilets!).\n\nWhatever happens\, this will be a long day\, so no Tina Turner concerts\, Lectures or Candle-Lit Dinners with Mrs Bucket  to get back to please…[that should be “Bouquet”\, if you please!]\n\n\nTRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS (in case you thought I’d forgotten!):\n\nPlease catch the 9.33am train from East Croydon which arrives at London Bridge for 09:50\n(IMPORTANT NOTE: I cannot get to E Croy for the meet-up\, so will intercept you along the route\, phoning up people I think may be on the walk (so switch your phone off if you’re staying in bed!!). If you want to make a private arrangement to meet anybody at E Croy\, to go to Chigwell Row with company\, then please do so directly with them.\nSuggested meeting time for those travelling from East Croydon is 09: 17.\n\nYou may use the toilets at London Bridge if you must as I don’t believe there are any official toilets for some time\,  changing as swiftly as you can please onto the Jubilee Line to Stratford\, and then as swiftly as possible onto the Central Line to Hainault (slight possibility of having to change trains at Newbury Park\, just stay on same platform). At Hainault come out of the station\, turn right down the main road\, cross road at ped crossing and catch the 150 bus to Chigwell Row\, getting off at the LAST STOP please as it makes it easier to cross this busy road at ped lights\, and so begin our LOOPy journey…\n\n\n*The LOOP (London Outer Orbital Path) is a 150-mile long foot trail around the outskirts of Greater London\, linking together rivers\, floods\, woodland\, meadowland\, parkland\, previous dwellings of Queen Elizabeth I\, suburban streets\, Wetherspoons\, and occasional flocks of deer.\n\nPaul N\n07968 223589\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-chigwell-row-to-harold-wood/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251205T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143226Z
UID:7017-1776197700-1776204000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Photo Competition
DESCRIPTION:Stop Press – 📷Can You Print? \nYou do realise that the Photo Competition is less than two weeks away? And the judging is on prints only?? And you haven’t thought about printing yet??? \nIf you don’t have a printer at home there are plenty of options\, but you need to think ahead. Snappy Snaps\, Boots and other shops will do the job\, and there are plenty of online options – I’ve used Snapfish with good results \n\nThe Categories:\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n(For #8\, 2 photos required but together equalling 1 category / entry) \n  \nCOPSE Photo Competition 2026\nWin a prize! The competition will be judged by you\, COPSE Members\, on Tuesday\, 14th April. \nTo enter:\n\nThe photo must be taken by you.\nProvide up to 8 entries to the competition.\nPreferred and maximum print size is A4.\nPhoto(s) must fall into one of the 8 categories above.\nEnter any number of photos into any category\, total entries not to exceed 8.\nPhotos must be presented to Sandra or Ireen by 8.00pm on the Tuesday competition evening or in advance\, at an earlier Club Night\, if possible. PHOTOS MUST BE PRINTS and be in an unnamed envelope or opaque folder. On the back of each photo\, write your name\, competition category\, plus type and make of camera\, if known.\nThe photo(s) must not previously have appeared in our Club competitions.\nCaptions must not be added to the photo(s).\nThe entrant must be an amateur photographer.\nThe photo(s) may be retrieved after the competition.\n\nTo win:\n\nYou must comply with the above.\nClub Members present on the competition evening will vote via secret ballot for their favourite in each category in the first round and as instructed in further rounds.\nThe top 8 scoring photos together with the highest scoring of each category (if they are not among the top 8) from the first round will go through to the next round of voting (so a maximum of 15 photos going through). Further rounds will be held\, as necessary\, to determine an overall winner.\nPhotos may be entered on your behalf\, if you cannot attend the evening.\nIn any matter pertaining to the running of the competition\, or the alteration of these rules outlined above on the evening of the competition\, the Members’ majority decision will be final.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/photo-competition-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:20260421T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251205T163847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T163847Z
UID:7019-1776802500-1776808800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Happy Valley - talk by Dominic North
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/happy-valley-talk-by-dominic-north/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251220T212956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171423Z
UID:7053-1777192200-1777222800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Weald Walkers Wander - Lingfield
DESCRIPTION:The Weald Walkers Wander is an 8 mile Treasure Hunt\, solving clues and testing your map reading skills. \nStart & finish: Lingfield & Dormansland Community Centre\, High Street\, Lingfield\, RH7 6AB\nThe start times are between 8.45am and 9.30am in order to depart between 9.15 and 10.00\nPlease click the below link for further details. \nWeald Walkers Wander\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weald-walkers-wander-details-coming-soon/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251205T164016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T164016Z
UID:7021-1777407300-1777413600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sally and Tim's Latest Epic Journey
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sally-and-tims-latest-epic-journey/
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:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260408T020416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T020416Z
UID:7230-1777712400-1777741200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Hastings to Fairlight and back - further details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:Hello copsers\n\nI will be leading a walk from Hastings through Hastings Country Park to Fairlight Visitor Centre and back to Hastings via the “high road” on Saturday 2nd of May.  It is about 8 miles long\, but hilly.\n\nFrom Croydon you can catch a train to Hastings at 9.10 am\, arriving at 10.58.  More details to follow.\n\nCheers\n\nTim
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hastings-to-fairlight-and-back-further-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260403T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171753Z
UID:7212-1778012100-1778018400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Captions & Kit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-kit-4/
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:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251220T213220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T142548Z
UID:7055-1778234400-1778432400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Holmbury Happening - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/holmbury-happening-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260403T171915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T171915Z
UID:7215-1778616900-1778623200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Event tba
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-10/
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:20260519T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260403T172108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172108Z
UID:7219-1779221700-1779228000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Event tba
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-11/
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:20260526T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T223000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260403T172209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172209Z
UID:7221-1779827400-1779834600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Builders Arms Quiz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/builders-arms-quiz-9/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251220T213719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T213719Z
UID:7057-1780826400-1780851600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Green space walk - details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/green-space-walk-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251225T155104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T155104Z
UID:7068-1781942400-1782061200@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stonehenge Midsummer Solstice - details coming soom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/stonehenge-midsummer-solstice-details-coming-soom/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260403T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T172353Z
UID:7223-1782850500-1782856800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Visitors' Open Evening
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/visitors-open-evening-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:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T223000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20260317T233409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T134615Z
UID:7178-1784376000-1784413800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ruskin House Garden Party
DESCRIPTION:COPSE will be enjoying the Annual Folk & Blues Festival in the rear garden of Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Rd.\, CR0 1BD.  12 Noon to 10.30pm.  £8 on door\, cash or card.  Live music throughout the afternoon and evening\, plus side-stalls and refreshments\, including a bar.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ruskin-house-garden-party-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T033422
CREATED:20251220T214115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T214115Z
UID:7059-1785492000-1786208400@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sidmouth Folk Festival - details coming soon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sidmouth-folk-festival-details-coming-soon/
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