Linda and Tim's Scottish recollections will now be on 12th November. Instead . . . Back in 1968 it was "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that" But these things can (probably) do things HAL never dreamed of: Tonight we explore their possibilities!
We are planning on being based in Amsterdam with a visit to Arnhem. Unfortunately this trip will not happen when originally planned. Instead we will organise one for Spring 2025 - tulip time? 🎼When it's Spring again we'll bring again . . . 🎵 Watch for announcements of the new dates.
It's time to continue the London Outer Orbital Path from last spring. This is a 150 mile long trail around London linking together parks, meadows, woodland, rivers and streams, and some suburban streets in a kind of Odyssey. We shall continue from where we left off in Nonsuch Park and should reasonably expect to get […]
Our cyclists' recent trip down the Wandle took them into Merton Abbey Mills. While there they were so impressed by John Hawks and his knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the history and importance of the Abbey Mills that they recommended him for a COPSE evening. So here he is, ready to educate and entertain us […]
Meet at East Croydon Station from 09.00 to catch the 09.22 train to Uckfield, alighting at Hever. This walk will be about 9.5 miles, and will start from Hever Station. It will take in Chiddingstone where we will stop for coffee, then The Rock at Chiddingstone Hoath, on to the Kentish Horse at Markbeech and […]
Dear COPSE On Tuesday evening we continue planning for our annual Challenge Walk, the 40th Gatliff Marathon: Gatliff Marathon – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club (copsecroydon.co.uk) Gatliff Marathon – Croydon Outdoor Pursuits & Social Events Club The 40th Gatliff Marathon SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2024 The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk, jog or […]
Bike Ride Led by Bob G 20 miles on The Waterlink to Greenwich. “Not one single hill” – Bob 9.30 at East Croydon, by the taxis.
Return of the COPSE Choir! Can't sing? You'll surprise yourself, as Steve Barbe unearths unsuspected vocal talents in even our most unpromising members. This is an entertaining evening where Steve brings humour and freshness to get everyone up and joining in. Come along and raise the Hall rafters even higher! Add to calendar
The 40th Gatliff Marathon SATURDAY 19th OCTOBER 2024 The Gatliff Marathon is an annual challenge walk, jog or run of 25 or 50km mostly on footpaths and tracks in the Kent and Surrey countryside. The challenge is to complete the event in under 10 hours, following the route directions and checking in at each […]
An A-Z of Pantomime A light-hearted ramble through panto old and new, including some of the history of this genre and some of the strange traditions and superstitions associated with it, fully illustrated with many images. Chris is a theatre reviewer and journalist, professor, author and panto musical director. He writes books about theatre (Putting […]
