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SUMMARY:Hastings to Fairlight and back
DESCRIPTION:Hello copsers\n\nUpdate \n\n\nA fair number of you joined me on a walk from Hastings to Winchelsea last June.  The first half was very scenic\, the second half a bit dull.\n\nSo this time the plan is to walk from Hastings Railway Station to the Cliff Railway\, stopping for seafood if desired.  We will ascend the Cliff Railway then walk along the coast path to Hastings Country Park\, diverting to the Dripping Well.  We will then stop for lunch at the Fairlight Visitor Centre\, about 4 hilly miles.  Buses run hourly from Fairlight back to Hastings.\n\nAfter lunch we will return to Hastings via the “high road” and back down the Cliff Railway where we can finish up with fish and chips or pop in to the Wetherspoons (or both!) on the way to the railway station.\n\nIf the weather forecast a few days before is bad but a lot better on either the Sunday or Monday\, then I may change the date.  I will decide by the Thursday evening before\, so check your e-mails.\n\n\n\nHow long is the walk\nAbout 8 miles and hilly in parts.\n\n\nHow to get there \nTrain from East Croydon to Hastings departing at 09.10 am and arriving at 10.58.   The train fare with a railcard is £26.15 return\n\n\n———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–\nI will be leading a walk from Hastings Railway Station through Hastings Country Park to Fairlight Visitor Centre and back to Hastings via the “high road” on Saturday 2nd of May.  It is about 8 miles long\, but hilly.\n\nFrom Croydon  you can catch a train to Hastings at 9.10 am\, arriving at 10.58.\n\n\n\n\n After lunch we will return to Hastings via the “high road” and back down the Cliff Railway where we can finish up with fish and chips or pop in to the Wetherspoons (or both!) on the way to the railway station.\n\nIf the weather forecast a few days before is bad but a lot better on either the Sunday or Monday\, then I may change the date.  I will decide by the Thursday evening before\, so check your e-mails.  The train fare with a railcard is £26.15 return\, though I expect Andy will tell you to get split fares to save money – please advise!\n\nCheers\n\nTim\n\n\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/hastings-to-fairlight-and-back-further-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Captions & Kit
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nThis Tuesday we can test our wit and part with some kit – or purchase a bargain\, perhaps!  Our evening will be a sociable session to study and title a selection of COPSE photos\, plus the chance to contribute to the charity COPSE appropriately supports.   The “photos bit” is usually rather amusing and the “kit bit” is an opportunity to boost our Club fund for the charity described below\, with an illustration of the sort of equipment that the organisation provides. \nThe choice of sharing a percentage of any ££s that your items bring in\, or of donating fully\, is entirely yours.  You have the weekend ahead to decide – and to find the things that you could manage your home better without! \nYou  could send me advance photos of anything you might like to offer for sale – or post them yourself\, if you’re happy to.  If you have an item that is too bulky to bring to the hall\, I could quite likely arrange transport / collection of it for a purchaser\, in the near future.  Please come back to me with any queries. \nWhy support ShelterBox? \nWith over 25 years of experience\, we are experts in emergency shelter after disaster. We often work in places that others don’t\, making sure that we reach families who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods. \nFrom Cameroon to Syria\, all the way to the Philippines and the Caribbean\, we have provided shelter to over 3 million people so far. And in these uncertain times\, your support is more valuable than ever. \nRegards\, \nIreen Best (07968 035522)
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/captions-kit-4/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Holmbury Happening - POSTPONED
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URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/holmbury-happening-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Loop walk - Harold Wood to Hornchurch
DESCRIPTION:(LOOP* between Harold Wood and Hornchurch Country Park)\n\nOh deer\, it hardly seems 4 weeks since we were mingling with the Deer of Harold Wood (yes\, it does refer to King Harold!)\, and now we are ready to continue onwards with the LOOP\, this time with a visit to Upminster Windmill which has open days this coming weekend (May 9th-10th\, to clarify)! \n\nHeading now southwards through the gently undulating green valley of the Ingrebourne river as it flows Thamesward and entering Hornchurch Country Park. Along the way – before the Windmill – is the Upminster Tithe Barn\, not currently open to the public but worth a look at the outside of which we can make a short detour so to do.\n\nWe will go as far as the Discovery Centre at the beginning of Hornchurch Country Park\, about 8 miles (including the extra bits). You can return home early from Upminster Bridge or Upminster on the District Line (before or after visiting the Windmill). Otherwise at the finish we catch a 252 bus from near the Hornchurch Park Discovery Centre to either Elm Park on the District Line or stay on further to Romford stn (whichever way you think will work out quicker\, but it’s probably all ‘swings and roundabouts’ and I’ll probably get off for Elm Park on the District Line).\n\nUpminster Windmill Open Day: Cost £6 (kids £2) and includes the sails turning at various times\, and some Morris Dancing. You don’t HAVE to take part in the windmill part if you really don’t want to (especially if you’re Mr Trump!). I believe the grounds are free and it’s only the actual windmill that is chargeable\, or there’s The Windmill pub on the way to the Windmill\, funnily enough. Just to note that you have to be at least 1m high to visit the Windmill – I think we all just about qualify for that! (Presumably that’s to stop babies visiting??\, so please leave your babies at home!) For more details on the Upminster Windmill Open Days\, use our friend ‘Mr Google’ (other search engines are available\, as they say).\n\nBring food and beverage\, but refreshment opportunities en route and at the Windmill\, and at the end.\n\nHow to get here \n\nCatch the 10.01am BST train from East Croydon Rail Stn (Platform 2) to arrive at Harold Wood precisely 1hr 14  mins later\, hopefully anyway. Life is not that simple\, of course\, and you must  change at Farringdon onto the Elizabeth Line towards Shenfield\, getting off at Harold Wood. I am aiming to be at East Croydon in the usual entrance foyer spot to meet up. (If there are any problems at my end\, one of you will hear from me by phone.) \n\nPaul Newbold\, 07968 223589\n\n(no emails on the day\, they won’t get picked up till Sunday!)\n\n\n*LOOP means London Outer Orbital Path\, a 150 mile long trail around the edge of London taking in woods\, meadows\, rivers\, parkland and even the occasional road. We are nearing the end of this particular 3.5 year run later this year (at least that’s what I’m under the impression of!)\, but it’s never too late to join in!!!\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/loop-walk-harold-wood-to-rainham-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Streatham Common Kite Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:kite day ” is back this Sunday\,\n\nAs I will be helping with the setting up of the “kite demonstration area”  at the bottom of Streatham Common\, I will be there from about 9am which will be officially opened by the Mayor of Lambeth at 11am + finish about 5pm.\n\nIf you’ve not been to this event before\, I will be outside the Streatham Society’s gazebo on the hour from noon to 2pm where you can expect to see five teams of “professional kite flyers”  each with different designs where some of them even “dance to music” !!\n\nchildren’s activities (not necessarily for COPSE members) include “kite flying training”\, a bouncy castle\, assault courses\, bungee trampolines+ face painting.\n\nGetting to Streatham Common\n\nBus 109 from Central Croydon (St George’s Walk/Town Centre and  West Croydon Bus Station to Streatham Common (Greyhound Lane) takes the direct route.\nOther bus routes include the number 50\, 250\, 255\, G1 and 249 if coming from a different direction/location.\n\nStreatham Common train station and Streatham train station (British Rail) are also a short walk away from the Common.\n\nKeith S\n07749 515486\n  \nStreatham Common Kite Day
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/streatham-common-kite-day-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:A Brief History of Canals
DESCRIPTION:Late breaking news!\nLlangollen Canal – Pontcysyllte Aqueduct\n  \nWe’ve persuaded Richard Walker to give us his highly recommended talk on the fascinating history of canals. Come along and learn something!
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-10/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:The Cuckmere Pilgrims Path  - Part 2 (Eastern Churches)
DESCRIPTION:This is a pretty walk with some stiles and small\, gentle hills.\nCuckmere Pilgrim Path\n\nWe will walk the route from Berwick Station via the churches in Arlington to Wilmington\, Lullington and finally Alfriston\, with plenty of stopping on the way.  The route is approximately 5.81 miles.\n\n\nHow to get there \nTake the 09.10 train from East Croydon\, changing at Lewes and arriving at Berwick Station at 10.25.   Please check there is no change at Lewes.\nI will meet the group at 10.25 at Berwick station\n\n\nThe official source for trains in Great Britain | National Rail\n\nTravelling back from Alfriston to Berwick \nOption 1 – The community bus departs Alfriston\, Market cross at 17.08 and takes a long route back to Berwick Station arriving at 17.48\nOption 2 – We could walk another 3 miles from Alfriston to Berwick.\n\nTravelling from Berwick to East Croydon\nTrains depart Berwick station at 9 mins past and 25 mins past the hour.\nWe will aim to catch the 18.09 train which arrives at East Croydon at 19.18 via Lewes.\n\nPlease bring refreshments\, drinks with you.\nWeather currently showing as drizzle with a gentle breeze\n\nLook forward to seeing you all.  Pauline\n  \nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/the-cuckmere-pilgrims-path-walk-details-coming-soon/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260519T220000
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SUMMARY:Interrailing for the Older Crowd
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhile I’m not sure that any of our Members qualify as the “Older Crowd”\, I am sure that Melanie’s and Dionne’s vast experience of European train travel will benefit us youngsters too. \nThey’ll tell us of their experiences (good and not so good)\, how to go about Interrailing\, and share lots of tips on getting the best from the adventure. \nCome along and learn some valuable lessons. \n 
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/event-tba-11/
LOCATION:South Croydon United Church Hall\, Aberdeen Road\, South Croydon\, CR0 1EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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SUMMARY:Museum of the home\, Hackney City Farm and the Regents Canal
DESCRIPTION:Home – Museum of the Home \nHackney City Farm London \nRegent’s Canal | London Canals | Canal & River Trust \nThis flat five mile walk will be via Shoreditch: \n\nThe Museum of the Home (free entry) (formerly “The Geffrye Museum)\nHackney City Farm (donation entry)\nLunch stop in Hackney’s “trendy” Broadway Market +\nAlong the regents canal to Old Street Station\nWith an option to go to a famous pub near the end\, where we can easily get the Northern Line tube back to LB station.\n\nIf you have any queries\, please let me know. \nGetting There\nFrom 9.40am meet at East Croydon station \n10am train (approx) to London Bridge station \n\n (coffee/loo stop at “the hamilton hall” wetherspoons where my walk will start from about 11.15am.\n\n\nIf you have any queries\, please let me know.\n\nKeith S\nmobile/text = 07749 515486
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/museum-of-the-home-hackney-city-farm-and-the-regents-canal-details-coming-soon/
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SUMMARY:Builders Arms Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Well\, again we shall try to grab it!  Yet again\, 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 two 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-9/
CATEGORIES:Tuesday Club Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
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SUMMARY:Green space walk
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\n\nThis is the penultimate (…means there’s still one more to come) Croydon Green Spaces Walk.\n\nWe will be meeting at Purley Library at 10.45 am on Sunday 31st and leaving at 11am visiting 14 of Croydon’s Green Spaces in West Purley\, Woodcote\, and Coulsdon.\n\nWe will be stopping for a break for lunch in Coulsdon centre where there are cafes\, (or you can bring your own) and the walk ending at the cafe in Coulsdon Memorial Park. There is a pub in Coulsdon centre which does food.\n\nTransport: There are plenty of buses and a train station in Purley\, and buses and trains from Coulsdon\, and Coulsdon Town and Coulsdon South stations at the end of the walk.\n\nFootwear: Much of the walk will be urban but we will be using tracks\, crossing fields and the Farthing Downs which could get muddy if we get any rain between now and Sunday.\n\nAny questions please contact me 07751182930\n\nLooking forward to seeing you on Sunday in Purley.\n\n\nGuidance on Walking\, Cycling and Camping – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club\n\nCheers\nAndy
URL:https://www.copsecroydon.co.uk/event/green-space-walk-details-coming-soon-2/
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