The Government has announced that lifts will be installed at Wandsworth Town station as part of a proposal to improve access to 73 stations across the UK. The lifts will be in place by March 2024. Unfortunately Wandsworth Common Station was not on the same list.
News
Building of the Thames Tideway tunnel kicks off in Central Wandsworth
Charlotte, the tunnel boring machine, started digging the Frogmore Connection Tunnel on 26 March. When the project is complete in 2024, the 1.1km tunnel will take sewage overflows from King George’s Park into the main 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel at Fulham, where it will be transferred to east London for treatment. If you are interested to hear more, the Wandsworth Society’s meeting on 11 April will give you the chance (See Society Events)
Public consultation on a co-living proposal for Trewint Street, Earlsfield
The Collective has launched public consultation with neighbours on a proposal for a co-living housing development on the car auction site. It comprises three blocks, of up to eight storeys, providing 292 studio rooms for rent comparable to a student hall of residence, with common spaces, a cafe and improvements to the Wandle riverbank. For details see .https://www.trewintstreetearlsfield.com/index.html
Shakespeare in the Squares returns to Wandsworth
Last Summer many of us enjoyed the performance of As you Like It in the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building. The company is back this Summer with A Midsummer Nights Dream on 7 July (matinee) and 9 July (evening). See www.shakespeareinthesquares.co.uk for details.
Visit to Langdon Down Centre and historic Normansfield Theatre
On Monday 18 March a group of 20 members enjoyed a fascinating visit to the museum and Victorian theatre. Visits can be made on one Saturday per month 10am-5pm (13 April, 18 May, 22 June, 20 July). See langdondownmuseum.org.uk for details. There are regular performances in the theatre including Music Hall, Opera and recitals. See langdondowncentre.org.uk/normansfield-theatre for details: it is well worth seeing this unique theatre built to entertain the 19th century residents of this enlightened Victorian home for those with learning disabilities.
