November Meeting – 50 years of the Society
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomFOR A REPORT OF THIS MEETING SEE "NEWS" 50 years of the Wandsworth Society. This Summer saw our 50th anniversary and this event is a review of a half century of activity from founder and longstanding members about our activities, successes and our most frustrating moments. So we will hear about planning and environment, the … Continue reading "November Meeting – 50 years of the Society"
Christmas Party
St Annes Church Hall St Ann's CrescentOnce again we will be holding a Christmas Party for members and their friends. Entertainment will from Ian Keable, entertainer and conjuror, who entertained us so well three Summers ago. Please book in advance on caroline@pookfamily.co.uk or on 020 8870 4958; the cost will be £15 in cash on the door. Hot food, first drink … Continue reading "Christmas Party"
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"
March Meeting
The AGM of the Society will be held on Thursday 17 March in our usual venue, West Side Church.
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"
May Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomDavid Tidley, Transport Stategy Team Manager for the joint Richmond and Wandsworth Council will talk about local transport issues including town centre traffic systems and making the area more people friendly. Come to hear what is going on with all things transport in our area.
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"
September Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomNet Zero Buildings. Why? When? How? Tom Spurrier, Project Director of engineering firm Hoare Lee, will speak about the Net Zero route the UK Built Enviroment. We now have some very clear messages on how the regulatory approach to energy performance of buildings needs to change, and the speed at which this needs to happen. … Continue reading "September Meeting"