GLA Elections hustings event – Merton and Wandsworth constituency elections
ZoomElections for the Mayor and London Assembly elections will be held on 6 May. The Putney Society has joined with the Wandsworth, Battersea and Wimbledon Societies to organize an online hustings with the London Assembly candidates for the Merton and Wandsworth constituency. Currently the declared candidates who will take part are: Louise Callis (Conservative) … Continue reading "GLA Elections hustings event – Merton and Wandsworth constituency elections"
May Meeting
ZoomThe Society's AGM will be held at 7.30pm and will be followed at around 8pm by a talk by art historian and local resident Julia Jane Heckles. She will talk about William Morris and his long association with the River Wandle. Society members will be sent the Zoom link by email in advance of the … Continue reading "May Meeting"
June Meeting
ZoomSpringfield Hoapital: the future of this landmark site. Emma Hill is the recently appointed Community Engagement Officer at Springfield Hospital, which lies between Wandsworth Common and Tooting, and is the largest redevelopment site in the West of the Borough. Emma will update us on the progress of the redevelopment of the site and the hospital's … Continue reading "June Meeting"
July Meeting
There will be no formal meeting in July: we feel that most people are bored of Zoom meetings and we cannot confidently book a social event or even a static outdoor meeting.
September Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomTony Jones, the archivist at Emanuel School, will speak on ‘Developing the Emanuel School Archive’; the talk will bring together local history, an outline of their war research, their best photos and the technicalities behind setting up an archive. The meeting will see a return to our usual indoor venue, with seating spaced out as … Continue reading "September Meeting"
Visit to Carshalton Water Tower
Carshalton Water Tower West Street, CarshaltonWe plan to visit this little known historic building as a group on a regular open day. The group will leave from Clapham Junction on the 14.02 train (meet on platform 15) for the 20 minute journey. The tower is a 10 minute walk from the station and we will meet any car drivers at … Continue reading "Visit to Carshalton Water Tower"
October Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomDobbin's Field? Paradise Cooperative? Not ringing a bell? Come and find out more about this acre of land next to Wandsworth Common just over the road from the Prison. Brendon Conway, a trustee, will be talking about how this enterprise started, its aims and objectives. This is a face to face meeting in the usual … Continue reading "October Meeting"
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 [email protected] 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"