Monday 23 September, 19:45 in the Small Hall, East Croydon United Reform Church. A talk by Janice Barter. Croydon Palace is a building of tremendous historical significance hidden in Croydon old town. A medieval manor that was for centuries a residence of the Archbishops of Canterbury, it suffered years of decline from the 18th century…
WALK: Fruits and Fungi
Sunday 22 September. Meet at 14:00 in the Addington Hills car park, Shirley Hills Road TQ354643. Led by Jane McLauchlin and Malcolm Jennings.
TONIGHT’S CNHSS MEETING CANCELLED (11th September 2019)
Our sincere apologies but it has been necessary to cancel the meeting of tonight Wednesday 11th September due to illness of the speaker. We hope to see you at other events – those this month are as follows: Wednesday 18th – ENTOMOLOGY SECTION MEETING. Beginners Room, ECURC. Sunday 22nd – ECOLOGY WALK – “Fruits and Fungi”. Meet…
WALK: Merstham Village and Gatton Park
Sunday 25th August, meet at 14:00 at Merstham Station. A short walk to look at the local geology and landscape led by Paul Sowan.
WALK: Woods, Birds and Butterflies
Sunday 28th July. Meet at 10:00 in the Gangers Hill car park, Woldingham TQ373541. Led by Jane McLauchlin and Malcolm Jennings.
TALK: The Magic of the Mind
Wednesday 10th July, starting 7.45pm at the Small Hall East Croydon United Reformed Church. A talk by Michael Symes, a Member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star, who is involved with curating the Museum at the Magic Circle in addition to performing regularly. He has a particular interest in the history of magic and…
MUSEUM OPEN DAY
Sunday 7th July. Regulars at the Museum will be present from 13.30 to 16.30 to show visitors round and answer questions. There will be a handling collection available, and information is available on the fascinating artefacts from the Museum, including some of its many items dating from the Stone Age. For directions please email information@cnhss.co.uk.…
TALK: The Great Fire of London
Monday 24th June, starting 7.45pm at the Small Hall, East Croydon United Reformed Church. By Andrew Warde, an official City of London guide. The Great Fire of London in 1666 devastated two-thirds of its buildings. The talk is not only about the devastation of the City but also about its amazing recovery.
WALK: Happy Valley for early summer flowers
Sunday 9th June. Meet at 14:00 at the junction of Tollers Lane and Drive Road, Coulsdon TQ309575. Led by Jane McLauchlin and Malcolm Jennings.
TALK: The Big Croydon Birdwatch
Monday 3rd June, starting 7.45pm at the Small Hall, East Croydon United Reform Church. By John Birkett. This talk looks at the history, planning and some results of the BCBW which is an annual bird race monitoring birds in Croydon.
