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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

Wandsworth Society February Meeting – The Huguenots and Wandsworth

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Our speaker will be Tim Kidd, a City of London Blue Badge guide, from the charity Huguenots of Spitalfields whose remit is education and heritage, to communicate Huguenot culture and their achievements. He will tell us  about who the Huguenots are, why they left France, persecution, emigration, assimilation, famous Huguenots, their achievements and their legacies. … Continue reading "Wandsworth Society February Meeting – The Huguenots and Wandsworth"

Free

Soiree: Piano Recital

14 Patten Road, London

Piano recital by Krzysztof Moskalewicz. Krzysztof has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at many prestigious venues including Barbican Hall, Wigmore Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Milton Court Concert Hall. He studied under Ronan O’Hora at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Booking essential;  contact Perter Farrow  [email protected]: or click here to email : or call … Continue reading "Soiree: Piano Recital"