Another in our series of events capitalising on the vast intellects and literary leanings of COPSE members. Come along and tell us about a book you like, or even one you don't. Or give us a reading - prose or poetry. Or then again, just turn up to listen to the wisdom paraded before you […]
We will be at Sandparks Campsite, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall - just down the coast from Bude. The campsite doesn't have its own website, but you see details on Pitchup.com or ukcampsite.co.uk . The cost is £15 pppn, electric hookup is £8 per night. We can all camp together. There is a pub and chip shop […]
An 8 mile walk in the Surrey countryside, on woodland paths and quiet country lanes, with an optional pub stop at the finish. Some rough ground and possible mud, so boots advised. Getting there Meet at East Croydon Station, 9.15 for 9.25 train. Other ways of joining us: at Redhill Station for the 10.10 train […]
NOTE this is Plan B. The original Beckenham and Kelsey Park stroll has been affected by a tram strike, so Keith has come up with an attractive alternative. Later update: the tram strike has been called off, but we're sticking to the Streatham Stroll. Meet at Streatham Station (not Streatham Common or Streatham Hill!) at […]
This walk will form part of COPSE's 90th anniversary Challenge, overall visiting, appropriately enough, a total of 90 of Croydon's green spaces. On this occasion we'll focus on the northern parts of the borough. Ful details of the Challenge are at the bottom of this page. You don't have to take on the Challenge though, […]
We welcome all visitors to come along to a sociable evening and the chance to find out what we do. Our members will meet and greet you from 8.15pm. Coffees and teas available. There'll be a free raffle ticket just for coming through the door - with the possibility of winning a prize donated by […]
John will be leading the cycle ride and Ken the walk. Both walkers and cyclists will start by meeting near the War Memorial, outside Croydon Central Library on Katharine Street. Meet from 11.15am for departure at 11.30am Walkers will enjoy “A Wander Along the Wandle” (about 5 miles total), starting by tram from George Street […]
A light-hearted way to find out how much you already know about mapping and geography - particularly some places near to home. It'll be multiple choice, so nobody has to think too hard, and you might actually learn something. A fun evening in prospect.
An annual festival featuring folk and blues music, with food stalls and licensed bars. COPSE members will be in attendance and will be hosting a stall there.
This involves journeying to Epping to the north west of London at the end of the London Underground Central Line. There we will find the "Epping Ongar" heritage railway - lots of description at the website https://www.eorailway.co.uk/. Sunday 28 July is the last day of their Real Ale and Cider Festival https://www.eorailway.co.uk/events/real-ale-and-cider-festival/. As well as […]
Nothing on at the Hall! The plan is to meet at 6.45pm - 7pm outside East Croydon railway station. Walk through Pàrk Hill to Lloyd Park then Coombe Gardens, the viewpoint, Heathfield and finish at Coombe Road tram stop for the return to Croydon. Total distance approximately 4 miles. If you are delayed en-route please […]
If you're a folk music fan this is your opportunity to attend a week long festival held in beautiful Sidmouth, Devon in the company of COPSE members! Read all about it at https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/about-us/. This year's full Programme has now been released. Click the picture to appreciate the huge scope and scale of this event.
We will follow the coastline from Norman's Bay to Hastings, a distance of approximately 13km. Here follows an outline of what is planned and what you need to do to join me on this walk if you're interested. I will be going by train to the coast and will alight at Norman's Bay which is […]