Events
January Meeting
ZoomFOR A REPORT OF THIS MEETING SEE "NEWS" We are pleased to welcome, instead, Simon Saville, environmentalist and butterfly expert. He will speak about London as a National Park City (as it was officially designated in 2019). Simon was an early supporter and now a Ranger; he will talk about the aims and activities of … Continue reading "January Meeting"
February Meeting
ZoomGill Farnsworth from the South Bank Ramblers will talk about The Ramblers, their main campaigns and activities both nationally and locally and how these draw people of any age to the outdoors for exercise and wellbeing. This meeting once again is on Zoom; the link will be emailed to members a week ahead of the … Continue reading "February Meeting"
April Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomLibby Spurrier will speak about the work of an abridger. Many of us who listen to BBC Radio 4 will have heard her name when listening to programmes like Book at Bedtime and wondered "how she does she do it?" This is your chance to find out. The meeting will not be streamed on Zoom … Continue reading "April Meeting"
June Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomAs the Society's contribution to the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, Phil Evison, local historian, will speak on the subject The History of Rowing in Putney. This is a joint event with the Putney Society, and will be listed in the programme of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival whose theme this year is Sport in Wandsworth.
July Event: Party to celebrate 50 years of the Society
Le Gothique The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, London, United KingdomIn July we will have our delayed social celebration of our 50 years of existence. This event is to be held at Le Gothique Restaurant in the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, from 7pm onwards. The cost will be £20 for members (payable at the event) and £25 for guests. The cost includes a buffet supper, … Continue reading "July Event: Party to celebrate 50 years of the Society"
October Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomWhy a Green Group in the Wandsworth Society? Bruce St Julia-Bown and team will outline the ambitions of our recently formed Green Group and hope that members will participate in developing its agenda. There is nothing like a 40 degree heatwave to sharpen concerns about climate change, air quality and water security. There is so … Continue reading "October Meeting"
Society Christmas Party
St Annes Church Hall St Ann's CrescentSociety Christmas Party. The will be music from Bahareque Latin American Rhythms Band, a five piece ensemble who play traditional Latin music. Please book tickets in advance on events@wandsworthsociety.org or phone/text 07836 254065 and leave a message. Tickets are £15 per person, members and accompanying friends are welcome; payment details will be sent to you … Continue reading "Society Christmas Party"
January Meeting: Local and Independent Bookshops – their place in the community
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomSpeakers Tom Rowley, proprietor of BACKSTORY, a new bookshop in Balham High Road, and Venetia Vyvyan, proprietor of the BARNES BOOKSHOP Door opens at 7.45pm for refreshments and the talk will start at 8pm.
February Meeting: The Wandle Piscators
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomDavid O’Hanlon from the Wandle Piscators will speak about the history of angling and the process of making the river attractive to fishermen today. Door opens at 7.45pm for refreshments and the talk will start at 8pm.
March Meeting: Society AGM and talk on Madagascar
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomThe Society AGM will be held from 7.30pm; after the AGM there will be a break for refreshments to be followed by a talk by John Gimlette at around 8.15pm. Non members welcome to attend the talk. John will speak on ‘The Gardens of Mars: Madagascar, an Island story’. taking us on a journey – … Continue reading "March Meeting: Society AGM and talk on Madagascar"