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Wimbledon Park amendment abandoned after peers condemn ‘erosion’ of green space protection - Putney.news
Lord O'Donnell's controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition.
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Wimbledon Park amendment abandoned after peers condemn ‘erosion’ of green space protection
Lord O’Donnell’s controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition. putney.news/2025/11/04/w...
Lord O’Donnell’s controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition. putney.news/2025/11/04/w...
Putney News: Wimbledon accused of bad faith by its own MP
Paul Kohler says All England Lawn and Tennis Club broke trust by pursuing legislation during community talks.
Paul Kohler says All England Lawn and Tennis Club broke trust by pursuing legislation during community talks.
Wimbledon accused of bad faith by its own MP - Putney.news
Paul Kohler says All England Lawn and Tennis Club broke trust by pursuing legislation during community talks.
putney.news
November 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Putney News: Wimbledon accused of bad faith by its own MP
Paul Kohler says All England Lawn and Tennis Club broke trust by pursuing legislation during community talks.
Paul Kohler says All England Lawn and Tennis Club broke trust by pursuing legislation during community talks.
🎶 Final week of Wimbledon International Music Festival!
Don’t miss PlayFest on Thursday at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill – a celebration of community music-making with amateur musicians, teachers & young learners taking the stage.
#WimbledonMusicFestival #CommunityMusic
Don’t miss PlayFest on Thursday at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill – a celebration of community music-making with amateur musicians, teachers & young learners taking the stage.
#WimbledonMusicFestival #CommunityMusic
Wimbledon International Music Festival | November 2025
Wimbledon International Music Festival | World-class music in Wimbledon, London | November 1-22. Book your tickets online.
wimbledonmusicfestival.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🎶 Final week of Wimbledon International Music Festival!
Don’t miss PlayFest on Thursday at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill – a celebration of community music-making with amateur musicians, teachers & young learners taking the stage.
#WimbledonMusicFestival #CommunityMusic
Don’t miss PlayFest on Thursday at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill – a celebration of community music-making with amateur musicians, teachers & young learners taking the stage.
#WimbledonMusicFestival #CommunityMusic
Jigsaw Players : Mozart by Candlelight
Friday 19th December, 7.30pm
Christ Church West Wimbledon, Copse Hill, SW20 0RZ
concerts — Jigsaw Players' Concert Series concerts
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www.jigsawplayers.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Jigsaw Players : Mozart by Candlelight
Friday 19th December, 7.30pm
Christ Church West Wimbledon, Copse Hill, SW20 0RZ
Show your support for Wimbledon & Putney Commons!
Christmas cards – 4 winter designs, £7 per pack.
Every purchase helps care for the Commons.
📍 Rangers Office SW19
👉 wpcc.org.uk
#WimbledonCommons #ChristmasCards
Christmas cards – 4 winter designs, £7 per pack.
Every purchase helps care for the Commons.
📍 Rangers Office SW19
👉 wpcc.org.uk
#WimbledonCommons #ChristmasCards
November 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Show your support for Wimbledon & Putney Commons!
Christmas cards – 4 winter designs, £7 per pack.
Every purchase helps care for the Commons.
📍 Rangers Office SW19
👉 wpcc.org.uk
#WimbledonCommons #ChristmasCards
Christmas cards – 4 winter designs, £7 per pack.
Every purchase helps care for the Commons.
📍 Rangers Office SW19
👉 wpcc.org.uk
#WimbledonCommons #ChristmasCards
Sustainable Merton’s Seed Libraries, in partnership with Merton Libraries, support local residents to collect and share locally grown seeds and excess packaged seeds with others in the community. Find out more at
Sustainable Merton | Seed Libraries
A community seed swap based in every Merton Library - brought to you by Sustainable Merton!
www.sustainablemerton.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Sustainable Merton’s Seed Libraries, in partnership with Merton Libraries, support local residents to collect and share locally grown seeds and excess packaged seeds with others in the community. Find out more at
Wimbledon International Music Festival end their second week with soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presenting: Baroquebusters. A lively, illuminating dive into the Baroque era’s greatest hits. Saturday 15 November 19:30
St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill
St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill
BAROQUEBUSTERS - Wimbledon International Music Festival
Soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sofia Kirwan-Baez, soprano Graupner Ach Gott und Herr Telemann Concerto in G, 1st mvmt Handel Angels, ever bright and fair Bach Sinfonia from Cantata 159 Handel Tune your harps Isabella Leonarda Ane suavis dulectio Vivaldi La Folia Handel Lascia la spina The trailblazing Orchestra of
wimbledonmusicfestival.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Wimbledon International Music Festival end their second week with soloists of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment presenting: Baroquebusters. A lively, illuminating dive into the Baroque era’s greatest hits. Saturday 15 November 19:30
St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill
St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill
Our 2026 calendar, featuring beautiful photographs of the local area taken by residents and members as part of our recent photo competition. Each image captures the beauty of the seasons
Buy your copy at
Buy your copy at
The Wimbledon Society Calendar 2026 is now available to purchase - The Wimbledon Society
The Society is delighted to offer a 2026 calendar featuring photographs taken by our members of the local area and submitted to our recent photo competition. All funds will go...
wimbledonsociety.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Our 2026 calendar, featuring beautiful photographs of the local area taken by residents and members as part of our recent photo competition. Each image captures the beauty of the seasons
Buy your copy at
Buy your copy at
Share your thoughts on Merton's new Walking and Cycling Strategy! 🚶🚴♀️ Help shape a community where active travel is convenient, fun, and secure. Your input can enhance walking and cycling conditions in Merton. Provide feedback here: merton-walking-cycli...
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Share your thoughts on Merton's new Walking and Cycling Strategy! 🚶🚴♀️ Help shape a community where active travel is convenient, fun, and secure. Your input can enhance walking and cycling conditions in Merton. Provide feedback here: merton-walking-cycli...
Film about the work of the Sustainable Merton Community Fridge.
Where Food Meets Friendship: Inside Merton’s Community Fridge
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Merton’s Community Fridge isn’t just about saving food — it’s about feeding the soul 💚
In this heartwarming short film, discover how local volunteers and residents are reducing food waste and loneliness in Merton, one Fridge visit at a time.
✨ From surplus food to shared smiles, the Fridge has
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November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Film about the work of the Sustainable Merton Community Fridge.
Wimbledon Park amendment abandoned after peers condemn ‘erosion’ of green space protection
Lord O’Donnell’s controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition. putney.news/2025/11/04/w...
Lord O’Donnell’s controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition. putney.news/2025/11/04/w...
Wimbledon Park amendment abandoned after peers condemn ‘erosion’ of green space protection - Putney.news
Lord O'Donnell's controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition.
putney.news
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Wimbledon Park amendment abandoned after peers condemn ‘erosion’ of green space protection
Lord O’Donnell’s controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition. putney.news/2025/11/04/w...
Lord O’Donnell’s controversial law change dropped following government rejection and cross-party opposition. putney.news/2025/11/04/w...
Media Coverage of AELTC’s Redevelopment Plans for Wimbledon Park and Golf Course and Legal Actions (2021–Present)
Media Coverage of AELTC’s Redevelopment Plans for Wimbledon Park and Golf Course and Legal Actions (2021–Present) - The Wimbledon Society
These lists include articles and news reports from international, national, local and professional press/media about the AELTC’s proposed developments to Wimbledon Park and Golf Course. Articles January 2025 through to...
wimbledonsociety.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Media Coverage of AELTC’s Redevelopment Plans for Wimbledon Park and Golf Course and Legal Actions (2021–Present)
SWP briefing note about a proposal to remove vested public rights by retrospective legislation wimbledonsociety.org.uk/swp-briefing...
@theguardian.com
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SWP briefing note about a proposal to remove vested public rights by retrospective legislation - The Wimbledon Society
Planning and Environment Bill Amendment 250 Report Stage House of Lords 29 October 2025 This is a briefing note about a proposal to remove vested public rights by retrospective legislation...
wimbledonsociety.org.uk
November 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
SWP briefing note about a proposal to remove vested public rights by retrospective legislation wimbledonsociety.org.uk/swp-briefing...
@theguardian.com
@theguardian.com
🌺 Poppy-Making Crafts
📍 Wimbledon Museum
🗓️ Sun 9 Nov | ⏰ 12–5pm
🎨 Free drop-in, all ages welcome!
Discover local WWII history & make your own poppy. No booking needed! #RemembranceSunday #WimbledonMuseum #FamilyCrafts
Info at
📍 Wimbledon Museum
🗓️ Sun 9 Nov | ⏰ 12–5pm
🎨 Free drop-in, all ages welcome!
Discover local WWII history & make your own poppy. No booking needed! #RemembranceSunday #WimbledonMuseum #FamilyCrafts
Info at
Wimbledon Museum - run by The Wimbledon Society
Wimbledon Museum in Wimbledon Village has reopened following an extensive refurbishment . Free entry. Making history here.
wimbledonsociety.org.uk
November 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🌺 Poppy-Making Crafts
📍 Wimbledon Museum
🗓️ Sun 9 Nov | ⏰ 12–5pm
🎨 Free drop-in, all ages welcome!
Discover local WWII history & make your own poppy. No booking needed! #RemembranceSunday #WimbledonMuseum #FamilyCrafts
Info at
📍 Wimbledon Museum
🗓️ Sun 9 Nov | ⏰ 12–5pm
🎨 Free drop-in, all ages welcome!
Discover local WWII history & make your own poppy. No booking needed! #RemembranceSunday #WimbledonMuseum #FamilyCrafts
Info at
putney.news/2025/11/01/the… The Wimbledon Amendment: When the guardians of law betray public trust
https://putney.news/2025/11/01/the…
November 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
putney.news/2025/11/01/the… The Wimbledon Amendment: When the guardians of law betray public trust
Open Spaces Society raise concerns about potential effect of an amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which would remove longstanding public rights on green spaces when land sold by councils oss.org.uk/public-rights-…
October 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Open Spaces Society raise concerns about potential effect of an amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which would remove longstanding public rights on green spaces when land sold by councils oss.org.uk/public-rights-…
🎓 John Innes Society Exhibition
📚 Education: the best years of your life?
Discover the fascinating history of education in Merton Park!
🗓️ Sat 25 & Sun 26 October
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 The Coach House, 1A Melrose Rd, SW19 3HF
🎟️ Free Entry
📚 Education: the best years of your life?
Discover the fascinating history of education in Merton Park!
🗓️ Sat 25 & Sun 26 October
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 The Coach House, 1A Melrose Rd, SW19 3HF
🎟️ Free Entry
October 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
🎓 John Innes Society Exhibition
📚 Education: the best years of your life?
Discover the fascinating history of education in Merton Park!
🗓️ Sat 25 & Sun 26 October
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 The Coach House, 1A Melrose Rd, SW19 3HF
🎟️ Free Entry
📚 Education: the best years of your life?
Discover the fascinating history of education in Merton Park!
🗓️ Sat 25 & Sun 26 October
🕚 11am – 4pm
📍 The Coach House, 1A Melrose Rd, SW19 3HF
🎟️ Free Entry
The WPCC Rangers’ plan to turn the windmill sails on Nov 1 & 2 at 2pm.One caveat - if the maintenance manager is called away to deal with a problem elsewhere, he may not be able to turn the sails. It's wonderful sight - majestic and regal. Come along if you can.
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The WPCC Rangers’ plan to turn the windmill sails on Nov 1 & 2 at 2pm.One caveat - if the maintenance manager is called away to deal with a problem elsewhere, he may not be able to turn the sails. It's wonderful sight - majestic and regal. Come along if you can.
Wimbledon BookFest is running from 16-26 October, with more than 100 speakers featuring in the 10-day event, including speakers from the worlds of literature, politics, business, food and much more. Go to wimbledonbookfest.org
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wimbledon BookFest is running from 16-26 October, with more than 100 speakers featuring in the 10-day event, including speakers from the worlds of literature, politics, business, food and much more. Go to wimbledonbookfest.org
Celebrate Tony Kane’s legacy at Merton Priory’s Chapter House near the Sainsbury/M&S hypermarket off Merantun Way. A retrospective of his vibrant art runs Oct 11–12, 11am–4pm. A tribute to Wimbledon’s own modern-day William Morris. #TonyKane #WimbledonArt #MertonPriory
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Celebrate Tony Kane’s legacy at Merton Priory’s Chapter House near the Sainsbury/M&S hypermarket off Merantun Way. A retrospective of his vibrant art runs Oct 11–12, 11am–4pm. A tribute to Wimbledon’s own modern-day William Morris. #TonyKane #WimbledonArt #MertonPriory
Small storage units to rent for students @BigYellowss find out more at www.bigyellow.co.uk/...
October 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Small storage units to rent for students @BigYellowss find out more at www.bigyellow.co.uk/...
🌟 Little Teds Family Session – For Under 5s! 🌟
Join us for a fun-filled morning designed especially for little ones and their families!
🗓 Sunday 26th October
⏰ 10:00am – 10:45am
📍 Booking required tinyurl.com/mt7wm6tv
🎟 Tickets: £5 per child (plus booking fee)
Join us for a fun-filled morning designed especially for little ones and their families!
🗓 Sunday 26th October
⏰ 10:00am – 10:45am
📍 Booking required tinyurl.com/mt7wm6tv
🎟 Tickets: £5 per child (plus booking fee)
Little Teds Family Session for under 5s
Discover the wonders of Wimbledon Museum through storytelling, music and arts and crafts.
tinyurl.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:02 AM
🌟 Little Teds Family Session – For Under 5s! 🌟
Join us for a fun-filled morning designed especially for little ones and their families!
🗓 Sunday 26th October
⏰ 10:00am – 10:45am
📍 Booking required tinyurl.com/mt7wm6tv
🎟 Tickets: £5 per child (plus booking fee)
Join us for a fun-filled morning designed especially for little ones and their families!
🗓 Sunday 26th October
⏰ 10:00am – 10:45am
📍 Booking required tinyurl.com/mt7wm6tv
🎟 Tickets: £5 per child (plus booking fee)
The Arts Society Wimbledon lecture: National Treasures: saving London's Museums and Galleries in WW2 Caroline Shenton 08/10/25 8pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, Edge Hill, SW19 4LU - a gripping story of how heroic curators & custodians saved our national heritage: Details
The Arts Society Wimbledon
The Arts Society Wimbledon
www.artsocwim.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:44 AM
The Arts Society Wimbledon lecture: National Treasures: saving London's Museums and Galleries in WW2 Caroline Shenton 08/10/25 8pm Sacred Heart Church Hall, Edge Hill, SW19 4LU - a gripping story of how heroic curators & custodians saved our national heritage: Details
🎬 Wimbledon International Short Film Festival
📅 11 Oct | 📍 Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
⏰ Doors: 18:30 | Screening: 19:00
🎟️ Tickets from £7.50: https://bit.ly/35bf2b1c
🌍 13 bold, handpicked short films from around the world.
More info at wimbledonshorts.com/ @WimbledonShorts
📅 11 Oct | 📍 Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
⏰ Doors: 18:30 | Screening: 19:00
🎟️ Tickets from £7.50: https://bit.ly/35bf2b1c
🌍 13 bold, handpicked short films from around the world.
More info at wimbledonshorts.com/ @WimbledonShorts
September 22, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🎬 Wimbledon International Short Film Festival
📅 11 Oct | 📍 Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
⏰ Doors: 18:30 | Screening: 19:00
🎟️ Tickets from £7.50: https://bit.ly/35bf2b1c
🌍 13 bold, handpicked short films from around the world.
More info at wimbledonshorts.com/ @WimbledonShorts
📅 11 Oct | 📍 Polka Theatre, Wimbledon
⏰ Doors: 18:30 | Screening: 19:00
🎟️ Tickets from £7.50: https://bit.ly/35bf2b1c
🌍 13 bold, handpicked short films from around the world.
More info at wimbledonshorts.com/ @WimbledonShorts