Ambulances to Ukraine

On 23 October Jonathan Callaway gave a talk with slides about his his involvement with the charity Medical Life Lines Ukraine (MLLU). They organise convoys of refurbished ambulances containing medical suplies, and driven by volunteers, including the speaker.

This engaging and moving talk ended with collection for MLLU; Jonathan extended his thanks to all who had generously donated

St Anne’s Church, Wandsworth, Bi-Centenary

To celebrate this event the Society held a joint meeting with the Vicar and congregation of the church looking at both the history of this distinctive Waterloo Church and a review of the architectural issues of making church buildings relevant to today’s worshippers and communities.

To view a recording of the meeting see https://youtu.be/aTgR44Pnl14

Wimbledon All England Club Expansion

The All England Club’s controversial plans to build 39 new tennis courts, including an 8,000 seat stadium, on protected open land has been approved.

Merton Council approved the plans, but the proposal was referred to the GLA after Wandsworth Council rejected the scheme last November. However the GLA officers recommended approval and Jules Pipe, the deputy mayor of London, approved the plan. The Society made representations against the proposal along with the Wimbledon Society and many others. The objectors are considering what steps, if any, remain available to continue the case.