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EVENTS DIARY 2020
Coronavirus: Covid 19: ALL EVENTS ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED
TUESDAY, 18th February
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The River Wandle – Wildlife & Regeneration Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired, Grange Park, CR5 1EH (in the park, opposite Tudor Parade): Refreshments at 7.15 for 7.30 p.m. London Wildlife Trust Volunteer, Derek Coleman, will give an illustrated talk covering wildlife, citizen science and restoration projects along the river.
From being 'biologically dead' due to pollution forom many mills and output from sewage works, the River Wandle now supports a rich fauna and flora.
All are welcome.
For further information, please email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449.
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WEDNESDAY, 29th April
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Changes to Croydon's Birds Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired, Grange Park, CR5 1EH (in the park, opposite Tudor Parade): Refreshments at 7.15 for 7.30 p.m. John Birkett, Croydon RSPB, will give an illustrated talk exploring changes to Croydon's bird population.
John is author of the book 'Two Centuries of Croydon's Birds'.
All are welcome.
For further information, please email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449.
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SATURDAY, 2nd May
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Spring Quiz Night Cameron Hall, Congregational Church, Canons Hill, Old Coulsdon CR5 1HB: 7 for 7.30 pm Join us for a joint social and fundraising evening with East Coulsdon RA and Quizmaster Mark Cooper. Tickets £12.50 for teams of up to 8 includes, fish, chicken or vegetarian supper, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Contact: email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449 to book.
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SUNDAY 3rd May
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Farthing Downs & Happy Valley Spring Bird Walk – now confirmed Meet Croydon RSPB's John Lawrence & the Friends at 10 a.m. in the Farthing Downs Car Park for a bird spotting morning around Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. Bring binoculars if you have them and wear suitable clothing and footwear. To book (ESSENTIAL), email: paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449.
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SATURDAY, 4th July
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Old Coulsdon Village Fair: Grange Park, Old Coulsdon, 12 to 4.30 pm Friends committee members will be organising the stall and looking forward to meeting and talking to members and fair-goers about the work of the Friends and future projects. For further information, please visit Rotary Club of Coulsdon Manor website.
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SATURDAY, 28th August
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Moth & Bat Night: Meet in Farthing Downs Car Park at 8.00 pm., led by Gill Peachey. Enjoy a coffee and a bun and while the traps get busy, Gill will talk us through the previous evening's catch. There's always something new to see – which species will take the trophy for the highest numbers this year? To book (ESSENTIAL), email: paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449. (No dogs or children under 8 – Sorry.)
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WEDNESDAY, 2nd September
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All About Badgers Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired, Grange Park, CR5 1EH (in the park, opposite Tudor Parade): Refreshments at 7.15 for 7.30 p.m. Ian Tilbury of the East Surrey Badger Protection Society will give this illustrated talk covering the everyday life of badgers.
All are welcome.
For further information, please email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449.
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SATURDAY, 26th September
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Autumn Quiz Night Cameron Hall, Congregational Church, Canons Hill, Old Coulsdon CR5 1HB: 7 for 7.30 pm As the evenings draw in, join the Friends for our polular joint social and fundraising evening with East Coulsdon RA and Quizmaster Mark Cooper. Tickets £12.50 for teams of up to 8 includes, fish, chicken or vegetarian supper, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Contact: email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449 to book.
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WEDNESDAY, 28th October
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Hedgehogs Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired, Grange Park, CR5 1EH (in the park, opposite Tudor Parade): Refreshments at 7.15 for 7.30 p.m. Illustrated talk by Dr Pat Morris of the British Hedgehog Society.
All are welcome.
For further information, please email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449.
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WEDNESDAY, 4th November
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Annual General Meeting Old Coulsdon Centre for the Retired, Grange Park (in the park, opposite Tudor Parade) Guest Speaker (to be advised) 7.30 pm. Members, guests and local residents welcome. Refreshments available at 8.30 pm to be followed by the AGM. For further information, please email paulinepayne@btinternet.com or phone 01737 554449.
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