Start at 10am outside East Croydon Station. Take cycle route 21 to S.Norwood country park then quiet roads and parks to Crystal Palace park. Zig-zag up through the park to the BBC transmission tower (we won't be climbing to the top on this trip), side roads to Dulwich then through Dulwich park. A short distance […]
The opportunity for everyone who went to tell their story of what they did and what they saw, where they stayed, what they ate, and their favorite experiences. And, of course, for everyone else to be thrilled - nay, stunned! - by their reminiscences. It's bound to include lots of pictures of the sights of […]
Please have a look at these - and then read on! As our COPSE Auditor, John Diamond, has quite rightly picked up in our Club accounts of recent years, we have a "Small Hostels Fund" that has […]
I've had a great response for the trip and unfortunately I can't take any more people. If you want to come and are prepared to arrange your own accommodation etc then I can give you information of where we are staying. Linda ACCOMMODATION https://www.islandview.ie/index.html Island View is located in the fishing village of Roundstone, Connemara, […]
As many Copsers will be in Ireland (albeit returning on the Saturday) suggestions were sought at an earlier planning meeting for something to keep those of us not going to Ireland occupied the weekend 6th-8th June. The idea is to have a simple weekend away, close to Croydon which can be easily reached by train. […]
A warm thank you to those who joined the Take Better Photos event on 17th May. We packed a lot in on the 7-mile photo walk; we learnt about leading lines, negative space, macro, camera angle, portraiture, abstract, and visual storytelling. It was a joy to see you all getting involved, experimenting, and working together. […]
Dear COPSE I am looking forward to welcoming you all for an evening of Murder, Mystery and intrigue and maybe even some sequins! Come dressed in your finest 1970’s studio 11 outfit! A light snack buffet will be provided. BYOB. Murder on the Dance Floor - An interactive murder mystery with music. When? Saturday 14th […]
Update: The plan is to catch the 09.02 at East Croydon via Eastbourne to Hastings, arriving at 10.53. I will meet you in the car park at 11 am. For anybody else wishing to drive, park in the station car park, it costs £3 I think. Please let me know if you are driving. […]
The Morris Dancing evening has been rescheduled for 1st July. What's the Bourne? The undiscovere'd country, from whose bourn No traveller returns, puzzles the will, And makes us rather bear those ills we have Than fly to others that we know not of? Nope, Shakespeare had no clue. It's actually the mysterious intermittent stream that flows […]
This event will not be happening on this date. It may be rescheduled later in the year. The idea is to catch a train from East Croydon to East Grinstead, then the Bluebell Railway to Horsted Keynes. Next we walk to the National Trust Gardens (not too far), have a look around, visit the tea […]
Andrew's London's Transport Choir and BT London Choir perform "Music for a Midsummer's Evening" including Vivaldi Gloria and choir favourites - modern and classic.  "We'd love to perform for you." 15 minutes walk from St Pancras International (Thameslink entrance) via Brill Place, Phoenix Road to Eversholt Street.  See Andrew for tickets - £8.50 in advance […]
UPDATE: The current forecast is a sunny 29C, woo hoo ! From The National Archives: "Explore the ever-changing world of espionage and security threats through original case files, photographs and papers, alongside the real equipment used by spies and spy-catchers over MI5’s 115-year history." The indoor exhibition might give some respite from the burning sun, […]
This week we're NOT meeting at the hall but going for a walk instead !! Gather from 6.45pm at East Croydon tram stop Tram to Beckenham Junction tram stop (every 15 minutes) TO MEET ME AT 7.30pm for an easy three mile circular walk around Kelsey Park with an option to go to O'Neills pub […]
Visit this event in Croydon's Central Library in Katharine Street, find the COPSE stand and come to chat with us. You can discover how our Club enjoys using our borough's very many public green areas. Click the leaflet below for full event details.
Bike marking in South Croydon  A police session to improve the security of your bicycle. This will be on the junction of Brighton Road and Selsdon Road, by the benches near to Ledbury Road. Exact location https://w3w.co/pigs.blast.album  One of our COPSE cyclists will be there to give information about some of our COPSE Cycle Rides.
Weather Stop Press We’ve all seen the weather warnings and I don’t have to tell any of our seasoned COPSErs about hats, suncream, carrying water or any of that. I’m sure you’ve all studied and memorised the walking guidance at https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/policies/guidance-on-walking-cycling-and-camping/, so you know what precautions to take. What I will say by way of […]
Rescheduled from 17th June. Be entertained by a mixed gender Morris side, performing traditional dances from the Cotswolds. We can witness their energetic demonstrations - and there will be an opportunity for any of the audience who might like to get up and have a go!
Meet outside Fairfield Halls at 7pm for an evening ride around ten miles in length with a pub stop for a drink. Â Suburban and countryside quiet route.
The next Green Spaces Walk will be Hamsey Green to Old Coulsdon. Distance is about 8 miles or 13km, taking about 6 hours including a 30 mins refreshment break at Kenley Common and 1 hour lunch stop at The Fox pub. The terrain is mixed; downhill from Hamsey Green to Godstone Road in Whyteleaf, then […]