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SUMMARY:Captions & Kit
DESCRIPTION:Bollywood Dance has again been postponed – watch for announcements for a possible reschedule
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bollywood-dance-2/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Loop Walk
DESCRIPTION:Time for more LOOP (London Outer Orbital Path)\, a 150-mile walk around the outskirts of the London area\, taking in woods\, meadows\, rivers\, canals\, and some suburban Odysseys! \nWe are finally moving away from the Grand Union Canal which has been our trusty companion for some time. So some more hills now! Pleasant rural Hertfordshire\, far flung from our native Surrey! Ancient woodland from at least c.1650. Possible Bluebell woods in the afternoon\, if they are blooming already\, otherwise use your imagination. About 8-9 miles or so. \nNo tea shops\, but two pubs along the way and a ‘Tim Martinspoon’ at the end\, if wanted and if we get that far this time. Bring packed lunch\, etc. Yellow tabard: if you have one you could bring it. There is a nasty road-crossing\, but I may do a ‘Moses’. here and stop the traffic! \nEarly start\, probably the longest journey to a start on the LOOP! \nI shall be going ridiculously early on the 7.12am from Tattenham Corner\, going via London Bridge\, then by tube. This is because I am the ‘leader of the pack’ and this is my job. You can be a little more relaxed (please “do your own research”) BUT please be at Uxbridge in good time to catch the 10.35 U9 bus to Harefield West (getting off at the bus turning circle by Belfry Avenue). If this bus is missed the next is in one hour\, or you can get the 331 bus but these are on the hour and half hour from Uxbridge and it requires a one mile walk from Harefield village down to the Harefield West Belfry Ave stop. \nBuses that we need (U9 or 331) go from Stop L outside Uxbridge Tube Stn. After going through the barrier from the train\, turn right through the side entrance of the station to get to the buses. (Do not go ahead out of the main entrance.) If you get to Uxbridge early there is a wetherspoons not far from the station (by exiting by main entrance and going towards the right.) \nBack from Hatch End Rail Stn (assuming we get that far) – 3 trains per hour: Lioness Line to Willesden Junction\, then Mildmay Line to Clapham Junction (then Copse Line home!). \nI am open to suggestions that we don’t get to Hatch End this time\, but come home from Moor Park. This is over half way to Hatch End (from where we start)\, about 5 miles or so in all\, and would not mean a short section next time. We could linger longer in one or both pubs\, and maybe even start an hour later. But this is for you to discuss amongst yourselves\, and let me know. Otherwise\, if I don’t hear from you\, I shall do what I’m told and assume we are making for Hatch End. \nPaul 07968 223589 (no emails on the day!) \n  \nA usual Final Call email much nearer the time will confirm the details\, and notify of any change. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk/
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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\n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/photo-competition-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:20250412T110000
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SUMMARY:Country Walk - Capital Ring\, Part 1 - Woolwich to Falconwood
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop\, I’m kicking off a series of walks around the Capital Ring. Click on the map for full details of what it is. \n \nMy book says this leg is about 7 miles\, with a few slopes and the possibility of mud if wet. There will be feeding opportunities along the way. \nWe can return from Falconwood station via London Bridge. \nJoining Opportunities\n\nEast Croydon station from 11.00 to catch the 11.15 to London Bridge\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nLondon Bridge station near Platform 1 for the 11.39 to Dartford\nhttps://w3w.co/garage.exact.improving\nWoolwich Arsenal station from 12.01\nhttps://w3w.co/twig.looks.wizard \n\n\nContact\nKen on 07921 258876
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/country-walk-3/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:Caterham Easter Bunny Fun
DESCRIPTION:Hi all\,\nHope you are all enjoying this amazing spring weather. The event is a significant fund raising event for us and funds raised will go to support a variety of charities. These have recently included cancer treatment charities and supporting charities for the homeless. It is a good fun event and it would be nice if COPSE members could support  it. From the meeting on Saturday we have 170 confirmed entries. You will see a COPSE member who will be cunningly disguised on the day.\nQueens Park is on Caterham on the Hill.\nTransport – train to Caterham Station and then walk up Waller Lane to park. Turn right out of station and you will find Waller Lane. Turn left at end of Waller Lane and park is straight ahead.\nBus 407 to Caterham Valley then up Waller Lane or 466 to Caterham on the Hill. Turn right at parade of shops and Queens Park is about 10 minutes walk on right.\nHope to see you there. I will be down on Tuesday so any queries please ask.\n\nJoin the Rotary Bunny Fun Run for a great cause! | Caterham Rotary\n\nWilliam Edwards
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/caterham-easter-bunny-fun/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250415T201500
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SUMMARY:Arnhem Evening
DESCRIPTION:Arnhem Evening: a focus on our twin town and it’s history from WWII to the present\, covering both its war and its peace. \nThis should be of interest to all “history buffs”\, whether or not they are joining our April / May visit to the Netherlands\, which will include a day visit to Arnhem. \nWe shall have a Guest Speaker for part of the evening. Colonel John Power will talk on the Battle of Arnhem that raged at the final stage of Operation Market Garden in September\, 1944.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/a-bridge-too-far-arnhem-talk/
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:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T164829
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SUMMARY:London Heights replaced with Kingston to Richmond bike ride - approx 35 miles
DESCRIPTION:Due to difficulty planning the originally listed ‘London Heights’ event on Saturday 19th April would anyone instead like to join me for a cycle ride to Kingston and Richmond upon Thames and back. Approximately 35 miles.\n\nLeaving at 10am from outside the Croydon Parish church we will take the well used cycle route 20 to Merton Abbey Mills where we can stop for refreshments.\nThe route will then be via Raynes Park and the C31 cycleway into Kingston. The above is about 15 miles in total. Mostly flat and mostly off-road except on the approach into Kingston.\nThe route will then be via the Thames path to Richmond bridge\, approximately 5 miles. Please note that this section of the Thames path can be very busy with pedestrians making cycling the last quarter mile on the approach to Richmond difficult. We may have to dismount and walk.\n\nLunch will be at the Tides Tables cafe adjacent the Thames and Richmond Bridge. There are low metal railings that our bikes can be secured to if need be.\n\nThe cafe is vegetarian. If you wish to find an alternative cafe nearby we can split up and regroup for the return leg.\nCafe website: tidestablescafe.co.uk\n\nReturn to Croydon via a steepish climb to Richmond park\, across the park and then along the side of the A3 (cycle path) back to Raynes Park\, Morden Hall park etc. About 15 miles.\n\nPlease let me know in advance if you would like to come along. I will update the website Friday evening with expected numbers.\nIf it ends up with only myself and one other going you may wish to drop out. In any event I will still go as it is good exercise.\n\nIf it looks like heavy rain on Saturday I will still wait and the start point and see who turns up.\n\nThanks\,\nPeter\n07403 808 007
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/london-heights/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T170000
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SUMMARY:Ashdown Forest Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hello all\, \n  \nThis will be a walk on the edge of Ashdown Forest\, Kent. About 10.5 fairly hilly miles. Conditions underfoot quite dry – at the moment! \n  \nSo meet at East Croydon station for the 9.22 train to Eridge arr 10.03. (Uckfield train) \nReturn ticket to Eridge is £14.70\, (£9.80 with railcard\, a bit less with a freedom pass.) \n  \nIt will be 6.5 miles to Hartfield\, where there is a pub and teashop\, but bring a packed lunch if you prefer. \n  \nThen 4 miles back to Ashurst station ( on the Uckfield line) \nTrains back to E.Croydon at 0.56 past the hour taking 41 Minutes. \n  \nBarry
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ashdown-forest-walk/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250422T220000
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SUMMARY:Portrait Evening
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWhat do John Singer Sargent\, Teresa Hoy and myself have in common? Find out at the next Club night Tuesday 22nd April! We will be hosting a workshop to enable anyone to pick up some drawing observational skills learning how to draw from the right side of the brain. To get the most out of the session we will start promptly at 8.30pm. \nMaterials will be provided on the night\, so all we need is a group of enthusiastic COPSErs! \nHope to see you there. \nMelenie & Teresa
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/portrait-evening/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T170000
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SUMMARY:Weald Walkers Wander
DESCRIPTION:Sunday 27th April 2025\nStarting from: St Andrew’s Hall\nMoorhouse Lane \n Limpsfield Chart \nRH8 0SR  \nGrid ref: 427 518 \nwhat3words: retire.format.games \nThe Weald Walkers Wander is a team walking event with a difference. \nEach team will use their skills to map their routes between check-points and solve a series of on-route clues whilst walking the route. Each checkpoint will involve a short challenge or quiz to make it a good fun day out for all.  \nWalking boots are recommended and suitable outdoor clothing for the weather. Cold drinks and biscuits will be provided at the checkpoints\, fruit and hot drinks at the lunch stop and hot drinks\, cakes and cheese and biscuits at the finish. All provided free. \nEach team must have the latest Ordnance Survey Map\, Explorer 147. Also bring a compass\, pen and clipboard.  \nYou may enter in teams of between 2 and 5 people and at least one person in each team must be 16+.  \nTeams will leave between 9.15 and 10. There is a time limit of 7 hours but it is not a race. The route is about 10 miles\, mostly on footpaths – which may be muddy.  \nThe start is from St Andrew’s Hall \n(grid ref: 427 518 what3words retire.format.games).  \nAdvanced booking is recommended as there will be a limit of 20 teams. \nCheck in ready to work out your route between 8.45 and 9.30 in order to depart between 9.15 and 10.00 \nFor entry forms: email: lindabignall@virginmedia.com  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/weald-walkers-wander-5/
CATEGORIES:Day Event,Outdoor Events,Walking
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SUMMARY:The Kentones Barbershop Choir
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Kentones are a Barbershop Choir who have been entertaining crowds for 50 years and come highly recommended. \nAs their website says: \nWhat we love to do is entertain. Our music committee have worked hard to put together a diverse repertoire of traditional and popular songs which is constantly changing. We are always working on something new to add\, so there is lots of variety! \nCome along\, marvel at their 4-part harmonies and take the chance to join in the fun.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-kentones-barbershop-choir-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:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250506T170000
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SUMMARY:Trip to Amsterdam
DESCRIPTION:After the success of the Berlin Trip last year we’re off to foreign parts again! \n \nThis Amsterdam trip has got off the ground.  (Cue joke about the ground in the Netherlands not being very high – can’t think of one.)  It’s not too late to join in. \nWe have nine booked to travel on Eurostar.  (Out Wed 30 April\, return Tues 6 May – two extending a few more days.  Direct train London / Amsterdam approx. 4hr 40min.  All discounts that me and another copser can access are used but standard fares range widely and are worth a look.) \nMost are currently reserved at a “Stayokay” hostel.  Some spaces are available in this initial booking (bunks in same sex\, COPSE-only rooms with bathroom: £48 to £53 per person per night depending on number; breakfast extra; 12% tourist tax extra).  A few are seeking hotel accommodation nearby.  I can provide details. \nEmail me if interested and we’ll see what we can do. \nActivities\nThere are of course loads of quaint canal side scenes\, world renown art galleries (Rijksmuseum\, Van Gogh Musuem)\, Anne Frank house\, city and Dutch culture.  I have never been so open to recommendations.   I also propose that we make a day trip to see Arnhem (50 mins / 1hr by train) to see what Croydon’s twin town is like and visit the museum about the allied attempt to capture the Rhine bridge https://www.airbornemuseum.nl/en/airborne-at-the-bridge  There is also scenic heathland in the vicinity of Arnhem that would be pleasant to walk in or cycle through. \nAnd we shall aim to have a tulip field tour / trip. \nRegards \nAndrew \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/trip-to-amsterdam/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Further Afield,Outdoor Events,Walking,Weekend Away
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