I will lead a seven mile circular walk from Biggin Hill on Easter Monday 1st April. It could be completed in about four hours at a moderate pace including a short stop but we would have up to five hours before catching a return bus at 15:34. It is a bit muddy in places but […]
Work? Remind me . . . This week it’s that four-letter word again, version IX. Ireen has organised our presenters, so the words of encouragement are hers: Yep - this will be the ninth time we shall be learning about the earning! Daily bread has been gained via a variety of employments by our Club Members. We always […]
DON'T FORGET IT'S ON SAT, SAT, SATURDAY! (ON SUNDAY MORNING YOU CAN HAVE A LIE-IN WATCHING ALAN TITCHMARSH & MICHAEL PORTILLO ON THE TELLY!) Also a little note to those who have walked this before, a new route in this part is being used which for about two thirds is completely different! So yes, Saturday April 6th, 2024 […]
Outing: Tenpin Bowling at Valley Park Tuesday 9th April 2024 @ 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm Update Sunday 7th April Just to confirm that I’ve booked our lanes for Tuesday evening. Thanks to all who responded in time. If you didn’t, but still want to go, we may be able to fit you in so please get […]
I'm organising a trip to Elterwater Hostel (formerly a YHA hostel, now independent) in the Lake District in April. I'm planning on staying for 5 nights so as to have 4 whole days up there. Obviously the idea is to get on to them there hills. The Old Man of Coniston (which I haven't climbed […]
Get ready for a spectacular night of music as The Rooftops take the stage at St. Matthew’s Church Hall on 13 April! This electrifying band is known for their passion for classic rock, and they're all set to deliver a powerhouse performance featuring iconic covers from legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, […]
Local historian John Hickman digs deep to bring us his excellent talk on the under-reported women who have made history from this part of the world. Come along to hear his revelations and be entertained.
The upcoming theatre plays, '5 New Short Plays', British Theatre Challenge 2024, held in a pub called The Brockley Jack, (The Jack Studio Theatre), on Sat 20th April, 7.30 pm. You will also get to vote at the end of the evening, the best play of the five, in terms of script. There are still […]
Just some advance details of above event on 21 April. Plan is to meet at Caterham station at 10.15 for a 10.30 departure. The walk will be to viewing point on the North Downs, along the North Downs way and then drop down along some footpaths to Godstone Green. Should be about 2 hours. I […]
On the 23rd April, Joyce Trotman will be speaking at our weekly Tuesday evening meeting. Her topic will be Children of the Empire and she will be talking about her experience of growing up in a colony on the periphery of the British Empire, with a particular emphasis on the education she received. A nonagenarian, […]
A London walk to the Royal Institution (free entry), and other mystery places of interest, including a free visit to the Collection Gallery at the Royal Academy of Arts. Julie and myself will be co-leading the walk. The Royal Institution of Great Britain (often the Royal Institution, abbreviated Ri or RI) is an organisation for scientific education and research. Throughout its history, the Institution […]
Click here for event details A 10 mile Treasure Hunt Solve the Clues Find the Checkpoints Test your Map Reading Skills Challenges at Checkpoints
COPSE Photo Competition Win a prize! The competition will be judged by you, COPSE Members, on Tuesday, 30th April. Categories: To enter: 1. The photo must be taken by you. 2. Provide up to 8 entries to the competition. 3. Preferred and maximum print size is A4. 4. Photo(s) must fall into one of the […]
This is a 3 night trip to the Isle of Wight from Saturday, the 4th May to Tuesday, the 7th May over the early May Bank Holiday weekend. We will be staying in the annexe of the YHA hostel in Totland which is located in the southwest of the Isle of Wight and is within […]