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SUMMARY:ShelterBox "Mystery Auction"
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year! You are invited to warm up at our now toasty Hall. \nThe occasion is\, of course\, our annual Mystery Auction\, where we have some fun raising cash for our pet charity\, Shelterbox. \n\n\n\n\nIf you’re not familiar with Shelterbox have a look at their website\, https://shelterbox.org/.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat you can do is to \n\nwrap up your goods (unwanted and/or valuable)\n\nand/or \n\nturn up\, enjoy the banter\, and above all place your bids for the mystery parcels.\n\n  \nDon’t worry if you can’t contribute items\, just come along and enjoy the evening. \nFor the uninitiated\, here are Ireen’s words of explanation from her email: \nDear All\, \nI hope 2026 is off to a good start for everyone – and you are each feeling “resolute”!  No\, I’m not referring to all the personal resolutions (which might already have been broken?!) but to our Club one that we make this annual effort to gather enough funds for a whole “ShelterBox box”. \nFor our “Mystery Auction”\, please spend a few mins in advance\, wrapping your duplicated or unloved objects (rapping\, as you do so\, is optional!) and pass them to me from 8.15pm on Tuesday.  Household / kitchen appliances in good condition – (perhaps never used\, even if intentions were good!) could also be rehomed.  IF there is a content of particularly high value\, you can add a label with a reserve or start price on – likewise\, if the item is only suitable for a male or female recipient.  However\, part of the fun is sometimes when bids disregard the latter\, e.g.\, when Chris T. became the new owner of a lovely\, silky camisole!  (He happily gifted this to a female friend!!) \nWrapping paper need not be new – any kept from opening your own received presents\, be they Xmas\, birthday etc. will be good.  If you have some items to donate but cannot manage to come along in person\, please let me know and I hope I can help by collecting beforehand. \nRe my title\, “Lightening Your Load”: bulging wallets and purses can be brought through the door and you can benefit by carrying them away with far less weight in them!  Also\, please remember that our 2025 techy advance gave us a card machine\, although chequebooks could still be brought!  Once again\, Treasurer Bob will kindly be managing the finance for the evening. \nN.B. If the attached table is of interest\, I am taking emailed or telephoned bids\, as well as on the night\, and can collect from its donor and deliver to you in the near future.  The table is good and sturdy and a size that will very comfortably seat four people.  Please contact me with your offers! \nWidth: 46¼”  (117.5cm)  X  Depth: 31½”  (80cm)  X  Height: 29”  (74cm) \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nI close with another good wish for everyone to have as good a 2026 as they possibly can – and with a quote from the ShelterBox website: \nEMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF Families are facing a bitter winter in make shift shelters\, struggling to survive:\nSupporting communities in crisis \n\nRight now\, over 120 million people around the world have been made homeless by disaster and conflict. ShelterBox is working to change this. \nBy providing emergency shelter and tools for families robbed of their homes by disaster\, we’re transforming despair into hope. \nWe want to see a world where no family is left without shelter after disaster. Join us. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (079868 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/shelterbox-mystery-auction-2/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Bethlem Art Gallery and Museum - POSTPONED
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/bethlem-art-gallery-and-museum-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260113T201500
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SUMMARY:A Right Old "Knees-Up"
DESCRIPTION:A change from the announced visit to Cryer Arts – it turns out that they don’t have their first-Tuesday-of-the-month folk session in January. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nFollowing a quirky and interesting recent Club visit to a different kingdom (please read your latest “Viewpoint”!)\, Valerie and I hope you can now please join us for an informative and varied evening at our hall that stems from that.  There will be a little bit of history\, some music\, a bit of a quiz – and a special guest!  There will even be a “reference sheet” to take away! \n  \n8.15pm for teas and coffees (with the kitchen closing at 8.30pm).
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/cryer-arts-folk/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Visit to the Toy Museum - postponed
DESCRIPTION:Watch for new dates on the Programme
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/toy-museum-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Capital Ring Walk 5 - Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park
DESCRIPTION:Continuing to be inspired by Paul’s assault on the Loop\, and encouraged by the enthusiastic turnout for Parts 1 to 4\, I’m continuing the Capital Ring circuit. \nNewbies can click on the map above to see what the Capital Ring is all about. This leg will ease us gently into the New Year with a level stroll of just under 6 miles on tarmac paths and pavements\, and we’re starting at a time to accommodate Sunday lie-ins. Highlights include Tooting Bec and Wandsworth Commons and Wandsworth Prison\, as well as the largest (it says here) single block of flats in Europe. \nThere are plenty of feeding and toilet opportunities along the way\, and those inclined might round off the day with a beer and/or food at The Woodman pub. \nWe finish at Wimbledon Park Station\, from where the best route back to Croydon seems to be a short ride on the District Line to connect with Tramlink at Wimbledon. \nJoining Opportunities\n\n\n\nEast Croydon station from 12 noon to catch the 12.14 to Streatham Common – usually from Platform 4.\nhttps://w3w.co/dock.jars.folds\nStreatham Common Station\, Estrehan Road exit\, where this leg of the Ring starts\, from our scheduled arrival at 12.25\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-5-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:COPSE Birthday
DESCRIPTION:This Tuesday is the nearest to COPSE’s 92nd birthday so we’re having a bit of a celebration. There’ll be some fun\, games and . . .  CAKE!\, \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWe’ll also enjoy some party food – provided by yourselves! Please bring along no more than a plate or so of finger-food you can share. We’ll dig out some squash and such from upstairs\, though if you have particular beverage preferences feel free to provide your own. \nAlso\, we’ll avoid washing up so please bring your own plates / drinking vessels etc and take them away again. \nCome along and enjoy.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/copse-birthday/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:By request\, the Coulsdon to Cheam section of the loop is back
DESCRIPTION:Hello \nI have been requested to do the section between Coulsdon and Nonsuch Park\, near Ewell and Cheam via Woodmansterne\, Clockhouse\, Oaks Park and past another prison!\n\nIf you missed it in 2024\, here’s your chance to catch up.\n\nDistance around 8 to 9 miles\, fairly straightforward with the odd ascent\, refreshment possibilities at Clockhouse\, Oaks Park Cafe and at Nonsuch Park Mansion at the end. But bring beverage and nibbles along.\n\nWhere to meet\nCoulsdon in the area outside the supermarket Aldi\, opposite where the Chipstead Valley Road branches off.\n\nHow to get here \nBuses from Croydon\, of course\, including the 60 and 166\, but don’t be tempted onto a 466 as this turns off and heads up to Coulsdon village before it gets to the part of Coulsdon we want.\n\nWhat time \nThe proposed time is  10.15am\n\nReturning from Cheam\nBuses from nearby Cheam village back to Croydon (including the SuperLoop bus from Heathrow) and trains back to West Croydon from Cheam rail stn. You can leave (or join) at Oaks Park using a bus 166. You could also leave a little early before Nonsuch Park and get a train from Ewell EAST\n\nBring a sense of humour and some rain gear!\n\nPaul N.\n07968 223589
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/by-request-the-coulsdon-to-cheam-section-of-the-loop-is-back/
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SUMMARY:Burns Night
DESCRIPTION:The Programme:\n\nPlease note we’ll be taking £3 at the door to cover costs for this evening – a bargain any Scot would be proud to claim! \nFair fa’ your honest\, sonsie face\nWe didn’t argue with that sentiment in previous years\, and everyone had such a good time that we’re doing it again. \nIf you have yet to be convinced of haggis’s virtues (or even if you have been)\, roll up on Tuesday evening for a treat of said puddin’\, with its traditional embellishments of bashed neeps\, mashed spuds\, and whatever trimmings we can muster. There will even be a dram in it for those keen on the true Caledonian experience\, along with the joyful skirl provided by our in-house piper and traditional poetry read in excruciatingly inaccurate Scottish accents. \nNote that we’ll be providing\, as well as full-fat leaded haggis\, vegetarian\, gluten free and gluten free vegetarian variations. Please let Ken know if your tastes run to any of these so we can get the numbers right. \nPlease note that\, due to government restrictions\, we will be using only left-handed specimens\, humanely caught by burly\, kilted highlanders using extra strong butterfly nets. \nBut\n(I hear you ask) \nwhat’s my part in all this magnificence?\nWell\, there are a few things you should be aware of . . . . \n1. In the interests of simplicity and getting home before dawn\, we’re not washing up! Bring your own plate\, glass and cutlery\, and take them home at the end of the evening. \n2. Drink provided is limited to Scotch and Highland Water for the toasts – in addition\, of course\, to the regular tea & coffee service graciously provided by Olga William Colette. If your tastes veer in other directions\, please feel free to bring your own choice of tipple. \n3. For the furtherance of jollity and the spirit of the evening\, any vaguely Scottish apparel is encouraged. If you can’t stretch to a kilt\, how about tartan socks or a Hamilton Accies away strip? \nLooking forward to that haggis already. No\, don’t ask me what’s in it! \n(I know\, all shamelessly pasted in from previous web pages pasted in from the previous year’s email. Life’s still too short . . . )
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/burns-night-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:20260131T080000
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SUMMARY:Ski trip adventure Arc 2000 Paradiski\, France
DESCRIPTION:Update \nOur ski destination has changed to Arc 2000 Paradiski\, France \n————————————————————————– \nCOPSE powder hounds hit the slopes for a winter adventure in the Skiarea Campiglio Brenta Dolomites. Sat. 31st Jan. to Sat. 7th Feb 2026.” \nIf there’s further info you need please let me know. \nThanks \nPaul D. \n  \n\n\n\nHi COPSErs \nRegular “COPSE-skimos” have been researching a winter holiday for the week starting Saturday 31/1/2026.  We have found an attractive option and wish to encourage other COPSErs to participate.  Here is some information about it.  If you are interested please let me know by Sunday 16 March. \n  \nBased largely on preferences from previous holidays\, the proposed destination is Folgarida in Italy for the following reasons: \n  \n\nit’s in the Dolomites.\n\n \n\nit’s part of the extensive and scenic Madonna di Campiglio lift system\n\n \n\nthe resort has a good snow record\nit offers other activities including snowy walking trails\, please check out Esperienze \nthe Park Hotel is accessible from one of the easier ski runs\, so no need to walk or catch a bus\n\n \n\nthe Park Hotel has a spa and pool\n\n \n\nit’s a package holiday\, so you are well looked after. Crystal are part of the massive TUI group\, and we’ve been skiing with them for a number of years. The holiday is twin-share half-board and it’s about £900 at the moment (excludes equipment hire and lift pass). Gatwick flights are early – it’s a 6am check-in. \n\n\nif there are any special requirements e.g. diet it’s best to chat on-line with Crystal. Previously the buffet-style catering has had plenty of choice so hopefully this wouldn’t present a problem\nif you’re interested please let me know by Sunday 16th March. It’s a £100 deposit to go on the booking\, subject to rooming (same gender twin-share) and availability\, and the balance becomes payable in November. Single occupancy supplements are usually expensive\, about £400. Again\, Crystal will advise about this cost if you use their on-line chat\nif you fancy skiing/boarding before the holiday there is an indoor slope at Hemel Hempstead\, or a dry slope near Chatham. \nwe’ve just enjoyed a ski holiday with great snow and fantastic scenery.  We have a range of competencies in the group and we ski together as much as we can.  We’d love to bring the fun to other COPSErs.  Some of our group took up skiing relatively recently.  It may seem a lot of money but it’s a great experience and\, as mentioned\, there are non-ski options too.\n\n  \nPlease let me know if you have any questions or need further information. \n  \nThanks. \nPaul D. \n0794 129 6019
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/ski-trip-adventure-in-the-skiarea-campiglio-brenta-dolomites-2026/
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