COPSE - Croydon Outdoor Pursuits and Social Events

You can see more details and links, including the trailer, and book one of the limited number of Visitor places at our event page: copsecroydon.co.uk/event/special-….

Next Tuesday is the first day of release of the People’s Emergency Briefing, a film by many of the great and the good about the Climate and Nature crisis, and COPSE is at the forefront of showing it, followed by a short discussion session. #croydon #PEBuk

Saturday looks good walking weather so please note THE GATLIFF MARATHON CAN STILL BE ENTERED ON THE DAY! (Tomorrow's meant to be dry, too, so shouldn't be much mud, folks - sorry, to those of you who adore that stuff, when we have thrown it at you!📷) copsecroydon.co.uk/annual.../gatl…

The clock's ticking for Saturday's "Challenge Walk"! Pre-entry fee closes tonight, 8.30pm. (Can still enter on the day!) 50km or 25km copsecroydon.co.uk/annual.../gatl…

One week to go! Then success & bubbly? Last year, this lovely woman took on the challenge, although she'd never walked such a distance before. Her family rewarded her! (With coffee, too.📷) This "challenge" is open to everyone: copsecroydon.co.uk/annual-events/…

Norwood Society's fascinating events at norwoodsociety.co.uk #Norwood #History #Croydon #HistoryofLondon #SouthNorwood #WestNorwood #SE25

Join Friends of Grangewood Park who help keep this lovely area in order and also run events in the park. facebook.com/friendsofgrang… #parklife #grangewood #nature #keepinggreenspacesgreen #environment

The new housing development round the back of Mount Pleasant sorting office, and next to the Post Office Museum... has ventilation pipes shaped like post boxes

@jonny_kemp_artist is running another portrait drawing workshop, this time in late autumn at St Mark's Church in Albert Road, #southnorwood. Scan to book or visit jonnykempart.co.uk to book. #southnorwood #se25 #croydon #art #artclasses #artist

And just a reminder that our next Jam night is this coming Thursday 9 October 2025 at the SNCC! Walking distance from Norwood Junction train station. facebook.com/events/1724507… #livemusic #jamnight #openmic #openmicnight #keepmusiclive #southnorwood #se25 #Croydon #croydonlife

Now under 2 weeks to go – and then 10 hours in which to complete our "Challenge Walks"! You could even enter as a family – two generations shown here, plus the member with four legs. (Does that make it easier?!) All details: copsecroydon.co.uk/annual.../gatl…

Only 3 weeks to go - then 50km or 25km! Our club's famed cross-country "Challenge Walk" has people coming from far afield to enjoy fields and woodlands etc. around Kent. Details: copsecroydon.co.uk/annual.../gatl…

ALL cyclists, 7th SEPTEMBER - you don't have to be on a tandem but you'd be welcomed, even if you were! "COPSE" will be running it's 2025 version of our long-standing cycling rally. Full details: copsecroydon.co.uk/annu.../southe… Please spread the word!

Apart from his own restaurant business, he is a major “mover and shaker” of the Croydon Food & Music Festival. Please come along to hear some of the inside stories of his “culinary” life. Visitors come free! (8.15pm for coffee/teas, talk at 8.30pm 2/2

Croydon's Festival on Sunday was great – and we met many interesting people! If you're local, join us tonight for this interesting talk: "Peter Bagatti, Restaurateur Raconteur". Peter is famed for Italian cuisine in South Croydon - and he has tales to tell! 1/2

If you're in the area, come and visit COPSE at our stall, opposite the Tree House pub, South End, Croydon, CR0 1DP. We might surprise you with how many varied activities we have to tell you about! The #Croydon Food & Music Festival has a full programme - from noon to 7pm.

Yes, @croydonites is back and is celebrating turning ten! 🎉 Our favourite festival of theatre and performance takes place this Autumn from 8-18 October 2025 in venues around Croydon 🙌 👉 Tickets go on sale 1 Sept at 9am. Find out more 😊👉 croydonist.co.uk/croydonites-25/

Friends of Grangewood Park are holding a Picnic in the Park on Sunday 14th Sept - hot food stalls, local businesses, children's entertainment, local music acts & mitcham reptile zoo. Volunteers needed to help also. #GrangewoodPark #thorntonheath #southnorwood #partyinthepark

If you're in one our parks in Croydon this weekend, please: ✅Put rubbish in bins or if full please take it with you 🗑️ ✅Bring water 🚰 ✅Clean up after your dog 🐶 ✅Leave the BBQs at home 🔥 If you see any waste, please report it on Love Clean Streets.

🚨In Case You Missed It! 👀 Our own David Harris was interviewed on BBC Radio London 📻a few weeks ago discussing the history of the Airport with Shay Kaur Grewal. Follow this link and fast-forward to 2:17 to hear the interview bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…