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"
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"
November Meeting: Wandsworth Pubs Past & Present
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomPhil Evison, a local historian, will speak to us about ‘Wandsworth Pubs – Past & Present’. Wandsworth has been associated with brewing for centuries but, despite the past dominance of Youngs, its pubs show great diversity, and reflect the fascinating history of the Borough.
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 [email protected] 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.