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Evening Wandle Walk

As the Wandsworth Society's contribution to the Wandle Fortnight the Society is organising a stroll to look at different views of the Wandle and the Thames, including a designated vista of the mouth of the Wandle. Meet by the Crane pub, at the beginning of The Causeway and finish at Putney Bridge Station (with frequent … Continue reading "Evening Wandle Walk"

Free

Visit to 2 Willow Road

The Society has  a private guided booked a private visit for members and their friends to Ernö Goldfinger's 1930's Modernist home in Hampstead. The house, completed in 1939, forged a new pathway for modern design. The house is a compact domestic dwelling and can take only 12 visitors at a time which makes for an … Continue reading "Visit to 2 Willow Road"

£8.00

October Meeting – a talk by Simon Winder

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Simon Winder, Wandsworth resident, part-time historian and part-time publisher, will talk about his latest book Lotharingia, A Personal History of Europe's Lost Country . Two talks to the Society on his earlier works were much enjoyed for their wit and style. As one reviewer has written about his latest book, 'He is a master of … Continue reading "October Meeting – a talk by Simon Winder"

Free

Soiree

14 Patten Road, London

A soiree is planned with pianist Jennifer Carter plus a clarinettist; details to follow

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March Meeting – The Huguenots in Wandsworth

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

A speaker from the Huguenot Society will give a talk on who the Huguenots were, why they came, their persecution, emigration and assimilation. This will relate to those who lived in Wandsworth, the skills they brought and the way that Wandsworth's heavily industrialised past is reflected in today's town. .

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)

The Putney Society is organising this meeting and is very kindly inviting anyone interested to come. As you may know, or as you will know if you attended our meeting 12 September Cleaner Air for Wandsworth, an excellent talk by Leonie Cooper,  the ULEZ is to be extended in 2021 from the London Congestion Zone to … Continue reading "The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)"

November Meeting – The Good, the Bad and the Inappropriate – what ‘Planning’ has done to / for Wandsworth

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

How successful has the Society been (since its inception in 1971) in pursuing its primary purpose of protecting and enhancing the built environment in our area of interest? A presentation and discussion, led by a panel of Society 'experts'. Members of the audience will be invited to give their own suggestions about 'successes' and 'failures'. The … Continue reading "November Meeting – The Good, the Bad and the Inappropriate – what ‘Planning’ has done to / for Wandsworth"

Free

Society Christmas Party

St Annes Church Hall St Ann's Crescent

Our annual Christmas Party for members and their guests will feature  entertainment from the Swingtime Sweethearts. To reserve a place please email [email protected]; payment on the door for those who book for  this pre-Christmas evening event. Supper and your first drink included in the entry price. For more about the entertainers see https://swingtimesweethearts.co.uk/

£15.00

January Meeting – Greening the Grid

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Presentation by Nina Kowalska of Southfield's Green the Grid initiative. This began in Spring 2018 with the aim of encouraging residents to make their local streets visually greener, more friendly to wildlife, and to improve air quality and help prevent flooding. The aim is to help Southfields to become London’s first Front Garden Friendly Neighbourhood.  

Free