WIMBLEDON SOCIETY’S RESPONSE TO THE COUNCIL’S DRAFT NEW LOCAL PLAN
We have now sent our detailed response to the Council's draft Local Plan. We consider that the objects set out in the draft need to be re-ordered so that top…
Planning and Environment
We monitor changes to the planning system, local planning applications and impacts on our environment.
What’s On
TALK: John Evelyn
A recording of this talk is now available
Julian Pooley from the Surrey History Centre shares with us the story of this environmental pioneer in whose footsteps we walk. Details HERE.
150th Anniversary of the Wimbledon and Putney Commons
We are currently planning a special event for 2021 to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871. More details soon!
TALK: Two Summers: Nixon and Trump by Greyhound bus – Tim Albert
Thursday 18 February 2021, 3.00pm
Tim grew up in Lingfield Road about which he spoke to us previously. He has written a book on his travels in America aged 22 and 50 years later on the Greyhound bus in what has been called a darkly funny adventure. His early career was as a journalist and he is now an author. More details HERE
TALK: A Head Gardener’s Year – Mark Saunders
Wednesday 24 March 2021, 7.30pm
Mark has been Head Gardener at Fittleworth House in Sussex since 1997. His office is a 19th century potting shed. His photography has won prizes and his kitchen garden stands as an example. In his presentation he illustrates the changing seasons. More details HERE.
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