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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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SUMMARY:Builders Arms Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Well\, we shall try to grab it!  Yet again\, non-skiing COPSErs will be attempting to wrestle the prize (sometimes a fairly substantial pot of ££s) away from the regular teams competing at the “Builders Arms” Quiz Night.*   \nI have reserved three tables of six for our Members.  The quiz will cost £1pp (cash) and now begins a half hour earlier\, i.e. at 8.30pm.  We can arrive from 6.30pm to order food and socialize before the brain strain begins. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, Surrey\, CR0 6TP \nhttps://buildersarmscroydon.co.uk/eat-drink-1b \n*  N.B. On previous visits\, one of our teams did achieve second place! \nIf you would like to be among those of us exercising our grey matter this time\, please let me know.  \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/builders-arms-quiz-8/
LOCATION:Builder’s Arms Pub\, 65 Leslie Park Road\, Croydon\, CR0 6TP
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Pollock's Toy Museum\, pie and mash lunch and Buddy Holly tribute night
DESCRIPTION:1) POLLOCK’S TOY MUSEUM  \nWe have been invited to make a group visit to this little museum that is proud to be in Croydon.  It houses many interesting traditional and “heritage” items.  Our visit will begin at 11am with an introductory  talk from the curator and the chance to tour and chat about the displays.  Following this\, at noon\, there will be a theatre show.  It would be useful for the museum to have an idea of the number in our group so please let me know if you will be coming. \nWhere to meet \nWhitgift Centre\nLevel 1\, No.49 \n(Wellesley Road end\, facing (Trinity Court”)\n\nWhat time \n11.00am\n———————————————————————————————-\n2) COCKNEYS OF CROYDON (pie and mash)\n\nWe can continue our afternoon together by moving to the “Cockneys of Croydon” café that was mentioned at our recent “Knees-Up” Club Night.  A number of COPSErs said they would like to go there to try the pie and mash etc.   We must arrive in time to order before 2.30pm but allow eating time before it closes at 3pm.  I suggest we arrive there about 1.30pm\, after finishing at the Toy Museum.  I have been told that pre-booking tables could not be arranged but\, again\, let me know if you plan to come and we shall try to bag enough seats!\n\nWhere to meet\n51 Frith Road\, Croydon CR0 1TB (Frith Street is down Church Street and opposite Surrey Street market)\n\nWhat time \nApprox 1.30pm\n———————————————————————————————–\n3) Buddy Holly tribute night\n\nAs has been listed for a while on our COPSE programme\, we can spend our evening at what is normally our late Tuesday Night “Watering Hole”.  However\, on Saturday 7th February\, there will be music and the chance to dance for those inclined!   You will buy your own tickets on the door (cash only) but I am able to reserve seats in advance so that our Members can sit at tables together.  Obviously\, for this\, I need numbers so please let me know\, if you would like to be included.\n\nWhere to meet\nRuskin House\, 23 Coombe Road\, Croydon CR0 1BD\n\nWhat time\nThe tribute night starts at 7.00pm and finishes at 11pm\n\nHow much are the tickets\n£4.00 on the door\n\nIf you would like to attend any of these events\, please let Ireen know as soon as possible\nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/buddy-holly-ruskin-house-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Sir John Soane's museum
DESCRIPTION:There is a mish mash of things packed into two storeys of his house- an Egyptian sarcophagus being the highlight.  There are several Hogarth paintings with him being the ‘father of British satire’ according to Ian Hislop editor of Private Eye.\nHomepage | Sir John Soane’s Museum\n\nHow much does the museum cost ?\nEntry is free\n \n\nAre there any tours ?\nThere is a free tour of the private apartments at 2pm for those especially keen.\nThere is also a  highlights tour at midday (chargeable)\n\n\nWhat time will we meet and where?\nIt’s recommended to be there early to avoid queuing in the cold so Dionne proposes to catch the 9.30am from East Croydon– any late comers can join the group at the Musuem.  That means being at East Croydon station at 9.15 to have enough time to get tickets and make it to the platform to get to London Bridge where the group will catch the 133  bus from stop M to Holborn Station where there is a short walk to the museum\n\nWhat about lunch and after the visit\nMaybe grab a light snack nearby or on your own in Lincoln Inn Fields – which is London’s largest public square- although sitting outside in February eating might not be a good idea!\n\n‘We can spend some time looking at the sculptures as I guess not much to see in terms of vegetation. From there we can explore Lincoln’s Inn.\n\n\nFrom Lincoln’s Inn Fields\, you can wander through Lincoln’s Inn (the legal inn) which has some quiet courtyard squares.\nWalk into the nearby Inner Temple / Middle Temple area: historic alleyways\, cobbled paths\, and the Temple Church are near.Option to walk to Somerset House on the Thames to see the courtyard but I reckon I would be tired by then.\n\nI am interested \n\nLet Dionne know as soon as possible so that if necessary she can make the Musuem aware of potential numbers.
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/sir-john-soanes-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T201500
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SUMMARY:Fun at The Manor
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\nHear about the highlights of our trip to Okehampton\, and a chance to tell your own tale of the goings-on.\nIt’s also a bit of a taster for our return trip in September!\n\n\n\n\n  \nFollowing several folk asking me what “Fun at the Manor” means\, it will be an illustrated explanation from some of us who enjoyed over five very full days at a Devon activity centre\, last September.  Do try to come along to learn what happened\, what the participating COPSErs thought about it – and what the options will be for our 2026 visit there.  Perhaps check your diaries now to pencil in 13th to 18th September.  This Tuesday evening might tempt you to be among our next group of “Lords and Ladies” of The Manor! \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/fun-at-the-manor/
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 - Enfield to Chingford
DESCRIPTION:It’s time\, once again\, to pick up the LOOP* and continue on from last time when we finished at Enfield (Gordon Hill stn). We shall continue along the Turkey Brook and come off the LOOP to visit Forty Hall\, a Jacobean mansion on the outskirts of Enfield\, which you can go inside\, stroll the gardens\, and maybe visit the cafe (please Goooogle for more info). Also here is the site of a Tudor palace (no longer in existence) – a kind of Nonsuch Palace of North London (my words). \nAfter this we  track eastwards past two rail stns\, where people (or all of us) can depart home. or people can join us (Turkey Street stn and Enfield Lock stn). Next we encounter our first canal since the Uxbridge area – Enfield Lock on the Lea Navigation. We then cross the Lea Valley\, via Sewardstone Marsh and Hill\, take in breath-taking views of London and arrive in the western fringes of Epping Forest (yes\, it’s back to Essex!). \nFood and drink possibilities along the way\, particularly at Forty Hall\, and then at the end maybe a pub near Chingford Stn from where we return. One of the places here is The Royal Forest\, next to Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge\, where we had a super meal the last time we were here in early 2020. It costs more now (doesn’t everywhere!?) and is waitress/waiter service now (rather than buffet style)\, or we could simply have a drink here\, or just come home. \nDistance is around 8 miles or so with one or two heart-thumping ascents and likely some mud! Bring some stuff to eat and drink along the way. \nMeet East Croydon stn from 8.45am to catch the 9.08am Thameslink service\, getting off at Finsbury Park to change for a train to Gordon Hill. \nOH DEAR 🤨this is early\, but Dionne managed to get people up for a train a little earlier than this the other day (and I can make it this time\, as there is no engineering work from Tattenham Corner this week). Just make sure you are tucked up in bed with your cocoa by 9pm the night before. (❤️) \nBecause of engineering work somewhere between E Croy and Victoria\, it’s going to be easier to go a little early and avoid walking between two London stations\, and will involve just one change. \nI am aiming to be at E Croy at 8.45am to meet people there\, but if my train messes up I’ll catch you up along the way (I have a cunning plan B). \nHave I forgotten anything (apart from the question mark)\, if so just call for more details… \n  \nPaul Newbold \n07968 223589 \n  \n* = the LOOP is the London Outer Orbital Path\, a 150-mile long trail around the outskirts of Greater London going along rivers\, across meadows and parkland\, through woodland and\, best of all\, along some pavements and roads! It is 3 years now since we started at Erith along the scrap yards along the Thames\, a memorable walk indeed!! \n  \n🌨️? \nOh No! we’ll have to x that bridge if/when we come to it. And just when we’re anticipating spring!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-enfield-to-chingford-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Pancakes and . . .
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 \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/pancake-and/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Eridge to Ashurst country walk
DESCRIPTION:Tim is leading a Kent walk from Eridge Station to  Ashurst Station which are both on the same line. As it’s still winter he made a concession and reduced the mileage to 6/7 miles.\n\nThere will be a pub stop at Groombridge\, but please bring refreshments and a packed lunch with you.\n\nHow to get there\nYou will need to get the 9.22 am Uckfield train from East Croydon (usually Platform 6) which will arrive in Eridge at 10.03. We will join you on the train at Edenbridge Town Station.\n\n\nGetting back \nReturning we will try and get the 15.56 from Ashurst which gets into EC at 16.37. You will need to buy a return ticket to Eridge.\n\n\nFreedom pass holders \nRemember that you need to pay from Warlingham.\n\nObviously it’s too early to know what the conditions will be like underfoot\, but I’m sure there will be some mud! Come prepared with walking boots and waterproofs.\n\nIf the forecast is horrendous we will probably cancel\, but no excuses for keeping away if it’s only showers.\n\nCome and enjoy a good old fashioned country walk.\n\nLinda
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/a-walk-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260224T201500
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SUMMARY:Motorbikes and Me\, with Andy
DESCRIPTION:. . . with Andy\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAndy has entertained us before with his vast knowledge\, experience and sense of fun. This time he’ll chart his long love affair with motor bikes\, and may even give us a look at one of his prime specimens.  Don’t miss it!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/motorbikes-and-me/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to set the agenda for the next quarter for both Club Nights and Outdoor activities. Bring along your proposals and bright ideas – very few are ever rejected! \nAnd if you can’t make the meeting send them in to me. \n\n\n\n\nWhere?\n\nAn upstairs room in the Spread Eagle pub\, \nKatharine Street\n\n\n\nWhen?\n\nThursday 26th February \n6.30pm for food & drink \n8pm for Business\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/planning-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Spreadeagle Pub\, 39-41 Katharine St\, Croydon\, CR0 1NX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Cockney Museum\, the return
DESCRIPTION:Some of us have already been to this interesting museum\, packed full of the stories behind the culture of London’s Cockneys and there is now the chance for a further group of us to visit.  Some of us shall be going for a second time!  There is a very extensive display of photographs and information to view – and those COPSErs not Londoners might be learning of this tradition for the first time\, so do come along! \nThe museum was set up by George\, Pearly King of Peckham\, and we enjoyed his evening with us at our hall last month. \nI have booked this Saturday’s group visit to the museum for 1pm.  Meet just inside East Croydon station at 12.10am for the 12.19 train to Stoneleigh\, via Clapham Junction.  Museum entry is £8 but £5 for seniors.  This time we shall not have a booked lunch at the museum but\, afterwards\, we can adjourn to “The Station” pub\, for drinks and meal options before our return to Croydon. \nI am collecting names for the group booking so please let me know a.s.a.p.\, if you would like to be included. \n  \nRegards\, \n  \nIreen Best (07968 035522) \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-cockney-museum-the-return-details-coming-soon/
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Events,Social
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