Off road cycle ride around Salford's area where Southern Cycle Saunter feared to tread. Will start at Croydon for the hard core (approx. 35 miles) with rendezvous s at rail stations en route for lesser mortals
A local walk to enjoy the summer evenings, 4 miles long. Catch the 403 bus at 19.06 from West Croydon (19.16 at former Swan and Sugarloaf pub) to arrive at 19.34. After the walk retire to the White Lion, Farleigh rd, just off Warlingham Green. Buses back to Croydon at 22.08, 28, 49; 23.09, 29, […]
The walk takes in Mutton Brook and Lutyens Garden Suburb. The lunch stop will be 12.30ish - 1.45pm & the options are: “Bull & Bush” pub, North End Rd., NW11 or Golders Hill Cafe, opposite. Then the walk continues in the afternoon onto Hampstead Heath via the ponds. There are several drop in/drop out stages. […]
A hostel weekend away in Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District National Park. We will be staying at the Glenorchy Centre, a Grade II Listed building located in a conservation area in Wirksworth. Wirksworth is an historic market town with access to spectacular countryside. The Cromford & High Peak trail, Arkwright Mills and […]
Paws for thought! Enjoy a Paddington bear themed social evening including marmalade tasting and some clips from our favourite bear film star. If you have a favoured, furry friend, please find time to search him/her out from your attic or wherever his/her den has been made. Be sure to bring him/her along to be […]
Cycle from pub to pub on minor roads in scenic country around Edenbridge. Meet at 10.00 at Edenbridge Town Railway Station (catch the 9.23 from East Croydon).
Fairfield Halls talk by Andy Hylton, local filmmaker and lead campaigner to save the venue. Presentation includes drone footage, prior to closure. Please Note: Owing to limited spaces, if you are not a COPSE Member, please book a place by contacting: Ireen Best, umpfamily@hotmail.com / 07968 035522
Meet at East Croydon at 0940 for 0953 train to Emsworth. 10 miles around an MOD owned island. This Island was used by the RAF in 1935, in 1984 it was taken over by the Army and is today a base for the Royal Artillery Regiment. It's a mix of open grass land and reed […]
A visit to the Rural Life Centre in Tilford, for the 40th anniversary of the Rustic Sunday Event. This event will see local craftspeople demonstrate their skills in the beautiful surrounds of the Rural Life Centre.