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July Event: Party to celebrate 50 years of the Society

Le Gothique The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, London, United Kingdom

In 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 Kingdom

Net 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 Kingdom

Why 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 Kingdom

Phil 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.

Free

Society Christmas Party

St Annes Church Hall St Ann's Crescent

Society 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"

February Meeting: The Wandle Piscators

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

David 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.

Free

March Meeting: Society AGM and talk on Madagascar

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

The 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"

Free

April Meeting. Work of St Georges Hospital Trust

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Kate Slemeck, Managing Director for St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, will speak to us about the work of the Trust.

May Meeting: Leonie Cooper

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Leonie Cooper, who represents  Merton and Wandsworth on the London Assembly and a former Wandsworth Councillor, will speak to the Society on current issues. As well as being Deputy Leader of the Labour group at City Hall she leads for Labour on the Environment and has been Chair & Deputy Chair of the Assembly’s Environment … Continue reading "May Meeting: Leonie Cooper"

Free