Forthcoming Events

Talks are open to all local residents and are usually FREE and held monthly in our new venue - West Side Church (on the corner of Melody Road and Allfarthing Lane, next door to Alvering Library), 7.45 for 8pm unless otherwise stated.

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January:

Thursday 19 January, 7.45 for 8.00pm, West Side Church
The Peabody Clapham Redevelopment - Richard Stanway-Williams, the project leader for the proposed new development, will present Peabody's plans for the redevelopment of the 'Clapham' Estate on St John's Hill and outline the history of the site (including its current name) and the work of the Peabody Group.

Thursday 26 January, 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, Putney Bridge
The Putney Society are holding a meeting to which we are invited on
Looking Forward to Growing Old in Wandsworth? With all the changes that are happening with services and facilities for those over 50, it's hard to know what's available and how the changes will affect you. Wandsworth are moving forward with Open Access style services, which will have an impact on a lot of residents. We hope to outline the problems and offer some solutions and ideas on how to support and help those who need it. On the panel will be Councillor Jim Maddan (Cabinet Member Adult Care and Health), Dawn Warwick (Director of Adult Social Services), and Rachel Corry from Age UK Wandsworth. We will all be affected at one time or anotehr, so please make a note of the date and come along.

February:

Sunday 19 February, 7.15 for 7.30, Patton Road
Soirée. An evening of speech and drama. Local professional actor, Martin Wimbush will present his acclaimed one-man show. Wellington. Co-written by Martin Wimbush and director Ellis Jones, with music by the distinguished violinist Benedict Cruft, the play is an intimate portrait of the first Duke of Wellington, set at Walmer Castle, Kent, where the Duke was Warden of the Cinque Ports. Here in the confines of his small room, we come face to face with the old Duke, as he guides us through his personal and public life and in so doing we get closer to the private man, beneath the public face. The result is a moving, sensitive and often passionate portrayal of the great man's life. Telephone the Wards on 8874 4938 or e-mail davidwb.ward@virgin.net to secure places for this event. Tickets £15 and £12 for concessions.

Thursday 23 February, 7.45 for 8.00pm, West Side Church
What is going on at St George's? Why do they want to become a foundation trust? What is meant by 'Transforming St George's Healthcare? Miles Scott, newly appointed Chief Executive of St George's Healthcare NHS Trust will explain. Miles was chief executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust since August 2005 until his appointment in September 2011.

In the pipeline:

Another visit to the Recycling Centre? As numbers are limited, Jenny promised to arrange another visit “on demand”. So if you are interested leave her your name and contact details on 8874 6579 or jennyafmassey@aol.com

Visit to Merton Abbey Chapter House

A Walk around Edward Thomas’s Wandsworth

An illustrated talk by David Ward