September Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomA talk on waste disposal issues by Michael Singham, Waste Strategy Manager for Wandsworth and Richmond Councils.
Walk: contribution to Wandle Fortnight. An amble along Wandsworth’s section of the Wandle
Penwith Road, on the bridge over the WandleA 1 ½ mile amble along the bank of the River Wandle from Earlsfield to the river mouth looking at the way the river has evolved in an urban setting. This is not a guided walk but will depend on contributions from those who are walking but it will be led by a society member; … Continue reading "Walk: contribution to Wandle Fortnight. An amble along Wandsworth’s section of the Wandle"
Walk: Wanstead Park
Clapham Junction Station Outside M&S Simply Food, London, United KingdomA leisurely walk led by Rose Harley around Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats in East London. No booking required.
Walk & Visit: Before the third runway
Now that the third runway is back on the political agenda we will go and view the potential local damage to an urban village, country park and the Harmondsworth Great Barn (which is open occasional Sundays). We will travel to West Drayton (via Paddington) and walk around 3 miles in total.
Society Christmas Party
St Anne's Church 182 St Ann's |Hill, Wandsworth, London, United KingdomTo be held on 7th December at St Anne's Church Hall. Our musical entertainers this year will be Chris Beaumont on the xylophone and glockenspiel, accompanied by Derek Carden on the piano who offer music for all ears and all ages. Chris used to be accompanied by the late Patrick Moore (of Sky at Night … Continue reading "Society Christmas Party"
January Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomBattersea Power Station - past, present and future Thursday 10 January 2019, 7.45 for 8pm A presentation on Battersea Power Station. Yes, in the beginning there were only two chimneys, presently there are many more cranes than this (we've lost count), and please note the image of the future is more than a little conjectural … … Continue reading "January Meeting"
Visit to the Household Waste & Recycling Centre
Wandsworth Recycling Centre Smugglers WayA visit has been arranged on Monday 4 February at 6.30pm. Event now fully booked.
February Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomLove your Common. Thursday 14 February, 7.45pm for 8pm An illustrated talk and discussion with Julia Bott and Richard Fox, Co-Chairs, The Friends of Wandsworth Common (FOWC). Wandsworth Common is the largest green open space in the Society's area. The Friends group, launched last May, now has almost 300 members. And the Common is of course enjoyed by many more - … Continue reading "February Meeting"
February Soiree
14 Patten Road, LondonA solo harp recital by Sunshine Lo. She will play transcriptions of Bach, Sphor and Handel together with some traditional Chinese music. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm performance. Booking is essential with Peter Farrow at [email protected] or on 020 8874 3274. This event is restricted to members of the Society and their guests. The price includes a … Continue reading "February Soiree"
March Soiree
14 Patten Road, LondonSolo piano recital by Clifton Hughes performing works by Chopin, Scriabin, Prokofiev and Debussy. Doors open 7.00pm for an 7.30pm start - please note earlier time than usual. Booking is essential with Peter Farrow at [email protected] or on 020 8874 3274. This event is restricted to members of the Society and their guests. The ticket includes a … Continue reading "March Soiree"