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SUMMARY:More London Loop
DESCRIPTION:Paul says: \nHello All (and Happy Groundhog Day\, by the way!)\, \nThere appears to be no event this weekend\, so I am offering people to come along again and do some more of the LOOP\, a 150-mile walking route around the outskirts of London where it meets the countryside – while we can. \nIt will be Bexley to Petts Wood\, 7-8 miles in all. \nIn the guide book it says the following:\n…You can leave the route at Foots Cray after 2.5 miles(by bus)\, or at Queen Mary’s Hospital after 3.5 miles (by bus). [You can also leave after 0.5 mile near Albany Park Rail Stn!]\n…Cafes at Bexley and Petts Wood. Pubs at Foots Cray\, Sidcup Place\, and Petts Wood. Toilets at Bexley [couldn’t see them last week\, but I wasn’t looking] and Petts Wood [some of the pubs along the way could\, I’m sure\, be used]. Best picnic opportunities at Five Arch Bridge\, Sidcup Place\, and Scadbury Park.\n…Continuing on level ground beside the River Cray\, there’s plenty of open space across Old Bexley Conservation Area and the delightful Foots Cray Meadows. The route passes through Foots Cray village and climbs to Sidcup Place\, then undulates through the ancient woodland to Scadbury Park\, where you can view the remains of its manor house\, before descending through Petts Wood. There are no stiles but towards the end you must cross three footbridges\, each with 20-30 steps up and down. \nMeet at East Croydon Rail Station at 9.40am (I am intending to be there) to catch the 10.03 to London Bridge\, and from there the 10.30 to Bexley\, arriving at 11.01 (there is a slightly later train\, if anything goes wrong). These rail stns are within the zone 1-6 area. \nBack from Petts Wood Rail Stn (zone 5) via London Bridge (at least two per hour). \n(POSSIBLY IF ANYONE FEELS LIKE IT some could continue along the LOOP to Farnborough (Kent!) some three miles further on\, and come back from there by the 458 bus to Crystal Palace. It is a long bus journey of just over an hour\, but it’s possible to jump off at Beckenham and join the Tram link back to Croydon. I think it’s unlikely we will do this)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/more-london-loop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221224T132243Z
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SUMMARY:Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION:  \nAfter the big success of last year’s Wine Tasting\, we’re doing it again this week. \nCome along and show off your nose\, your palate\, or any acceptable body part. There’ll be special selections from Croydon’s finest wine merchants  – OK\, supermarkets – served in real glasses and accompanied by outstanding cheeses and carefully selected biscuits\, including a gluten-free option. \nPlease note a few special messages\, lazily copied in from last year: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s £2 charge for the wine and comestibles\nIf you’re swerving alcohol please come along anyway. You can get away with a token contribution for the food. Feel free to bring your soft drink of choice.\nWe’re starting at 8.30 sharp! I’m not saying the wine will be gone by 8.45\, but I have seen some COPSErs in action at the pub . . .\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nCheers! \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/wine-tasting-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:20230209T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230209T223000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221228T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T190159Z
UID:4301-1675971000-1675981800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Meal at a Croydon Turkish restaurant
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/meal-at-a-croydon-turkish-restaurant/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221228T190259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230206T231237Z
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SUMMARY:River Wandle Walk (4 miles)
DESCRIPTION:Meet from 10.45am on East Croydon Station’s concourse => leave at 11.10am for a tram to Wandle Park. \nWe will take a four mile leisurely walk via Wandle Park\, Waddon Ponds\, Beddington Park\, Carshalton Ponds\, Wilderness Island (London Wildlife Trust) to Carshalton Ponds + the high street where the walk will end.  \nFrom here you can get various buses back to Croydon or Purley but there’s an option to go to the nearby Cryer Srts centre afterwards for a “reasonably priced meal” 🥗 🍿+ drinks🍺🍷.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/river-wandle-walk/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221224T132425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T162551Z
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SUMMARY:Valentines Poetry etc - What's that in the air?
DESCRIPTION:It must be L-U-R-V\, because . . .\n \nand I’m sure your excitement is reaching fever pitch. Dionne is ready to mark the occasion with her musings on the theme. There’ll be videos\, comedy\, a fun quiz (with prizes!)\, in-person recitations and enough soppy moving poetry to stir the stoniest heart (no\, nominations not required). \nCome and squeeze into the Hall for an evening of entertainment and interest. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/valentines-poetry-etc/
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:20230217T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230217T223000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221228T190636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094847Z
UID:4307-1676662200-1676673000@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mitre Theatre Production: Isla  (Venue: Lime Meadow Avenue)
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/mitre-theatre-production-isla-venue-lime-meadow-avenue/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Outdoor Events,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221228T190734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094706Z
UID:4309-1676710800-1676739600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Geeks Transport Tour of London
DESCRIPTION:Join other transport geeks\, enthusiasts and day trippers for a ride on and visit to some of London’s newest transport infrastructure and trains\, with an emphasis on the East.   Naturally transport providers have thwarted some best laid plans through timetable changes and bus replacement.  So unfortunately we won’t be travelling on the shortest rail service in the UK (Upminster to Romford) or travelling direct from Liverpool Street to Barking. \nAssemble 10.30am sharp at East Croydon station ticket hall ready for a 10.42 train to London Bridge.  You are responsible for buying suitable ticket.  Contactless or Oyster  card would be the best. \nIn spite of the disappointment of not visiting Upminster\, we will pass through some lesser used stations (as far as Croydonians are concerned) such as Canon Street and Fenchurch Street.  We will see evidence of multimillion\, ongoing capacity upgrade at Bank station\, travel on two brand new lines including gawping at the River Thames from the upcoming Barking Riverside development and its new station and take a convoluted route (via Wanstead Park / Forest Gate (Elizabeth Line)) to Romford to see what’s there (the Croydon of East London?).  After all that\, we will probably want to rush back to the more familiar central London. \nAt this stage / afternoon there may be other places to go\, trains to see that I have not thought of – do contribute ideas. \nPubs around Covent Garden will be busy with weekend and theatre custom (in fact desired pub is booked out till May) so I plan a conclusion at The Castle\, Farringdon from where people can find their Thameslink way home when they please (“London Terminals” national rail ticket / season is not valid at Farringdon\, so contactless and Oyster is best).   Those who wish may like to have a late afternoon / early evening meal there and if that is the case let me know by Wednesday 15 February so I can try and secure a table(s).
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/geeks-transport-tour-of-london-2/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Day Event,Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221224T132521Z
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UID:4283-1677011400-1677016800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pancakes - Tossers and Flippers Night
DESCRIPTION:The time for tossing and turning has again come around.  This is 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. \nPlease provide your own batter – prepared at home or at the hall\, if you wish – plus the accompanying ingredients .  We do need to have some extra cooking appliances\, if possible\, so please bring any camping stoves or portable electric hobs you may own\, along with frypans\, spatulas\, plates and cutlery.  (As with our recent Burns Night feast\, clearing away is so aided if COPSErs can pop their own used items into a bag to take back home for cleaning.) \nDuring the evening\, indulge yourselves with self-made food – and become creative by experimenting with a variety of fillings.  Think of it\, concoct it and perhaps tempt other brave people to try your results!  Below are some of both savoury and sweet efforts from past years. \nSavoury \nMushrooms with garlic\, onions\, mixed herbs and cream \nGrated mature Cheddar cheese with optional pickle \nBlue cheese (“upmanship”!) with sun-dried tomatoes \nSardines \n\nSweet \nMaltesers \nNutella chocolate spread \nChristmas pudding with crème fraîche (over ten months to replace the pud!) \nLemon curd sprinkled with ground ginger \nA slight spread of butter\, drizzled over by various flavoured coffee syrups \n… and\, of course\, the traditional fresh lemon juice and sugar! \n  \nAs well as devouring our pancakes\, we may once more have a tossing contest for anyone who wishes to take part. \nCome to beat and eat\, chew and chat.  Shrove Tuesday usually proves to be a pleasantly sociable Club Night. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/pancakes-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:20230223T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230223T213000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221224T133329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T133208Z
UID:4297-1677180600-1677187800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Planning Meeting - CHANGE OF VENUE!!!
DESCRIPTION:Now meeting at 7.30 in the Mandela Lounge at Ruskin House.\nToday’s email . . . \nAll \nSorry\, but we’ve been let down on the venue tonight. Fortunately Roy at Ruskin House has responded quickly to Ireen’s desperate pleas\, and the Mandela Room is available from 7.00. Meeting time is still 7.30. \nThe food option is reduced to several flavours of crisps\, so you may want to make other arrangements. \nKen \n  \nEver thought “we should do more of X” or “the Programme doesn’t have enough Y in it”? Well\, here’s your chance to make your mark on the Club’s plan. \nThat Programme – for outdoor events\, Club Nights and other social activities – is set by the Members\, and this meeting plays a large part in how we do it. Here we create the main list of events for the next three months\, to be published shortly after. \nEverybody’s invited to come along and join the process\, and all proposals are welcome.  
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Ruskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon\, CR0 1BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Planning
ORGANIZER;CN="Ken":MAILTO:ken@brogan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
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SUMMARY:Walk from Otford\, Kent
DESCRIPTION:I will lead a circular walk of about 5.5 miles from Otford in Kent on Sunday 26 Feb. It should take about three hours. There is a climb up steps and one other short steep climb and a couple of descents. There are pubs and cafes in Otford but no refreshments on the walk so you should bring food. \nThere is a public car park in Otford High Street opposite the Bull pub which is free on Sundays (GR 525594). It is a short walk from the station and near the walk route so we could meet people there if anyone wants to go by car. Let me know if you want to meet at Otford. \nMeet at East Croydon Station at 09:45\nto catch the 119 bus at 09:54 from stop El \, arriving Bromley South about 10:30. \nWe catch the 10:49 from Bromley South arriving at Otford 11:13. You need a return from Bromley South to Otford. You can buy the ticket either at East Croydon or Bromley South. We should have about 15 minutes at Bromley South but getting tickets at E. Croydon would save time there. \nBob
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-from-otford-kent/
LOCATION:Otford\, TN14 5PG
CATEGORIES:Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221228T190823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T094831Z
UID:4311-1677404700-1677430800@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Walk: Otford Circular (5.5 miles)
DESCRIPTION:This will be a circular walk of about 5.5 miles from Otford in Kent on Sunday 26 Feb. It should take about three hours. There is a climb up steps and one other short steep climb and a couple of descents. There are pubs and cafes in Otford but no refreshments on the walk so you should bring food. \nMeet at East Croydon Train Station at 09.45 to catch the 119 bus at 09.54 from stop E1\, arriving at Bromley South Station about 10.30.  We will catch the 10.49 train from Bromley South arriving at Otford at 11.13. \nYou will need a return from Bromley South to Otford. You can buy the ticket either at East Croydon or Bromley South.  We should have about 15 minutes at Bromley South but getting tickets at East Croydon would save time there. \nThere is a public car park in Otford High Street\, opposite the Bull pub\, which is free on Sundays (GR 525594). It is a short walk from the station and near the walk route so we will meet people there if anyone wants to go by car.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/walk-details-to-follow/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T111312
CREATED:20221224T132627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T132627Z
UID:4285-1677616200-1677621600@www.copsecroydon.co.uk
SUMMARY:Croydon Bee Keepers
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/croydon-bee-keepers/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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