What's On

Wimbledon Society Events:

All the events listed are subject to change so do pop back regularly to check dates and times.

Because of restricted places many of our most popular events are open to members only. We’d love to have you as a member just click the JOIN tab above and help us protect Wimbledon, run our fantastic new Museum and then join us on our exclusive events.

Wimbledon Diary: December 2023 to March 2024:

The Society’s Diary provides members with an easy reference list of events in the Wimbledon area. Details are believed to be correct, but can change and should be checked.

THE WIMBLEDON DIARY

Talks

Sport Along The Wandle by Mick Taylor

An online ZOOM talk

Thursday 18th January at 7pm

Mick will look at sporting activities from the past and present along the River Wandle –
some of which are more disturbing than others!
The talk is free for WimSoc members

A ZOOM link will be sent to all members closer to the date of the talk

For online ZOOM talks don’t worry if you cannot come at the date and time shown – most events will be recorded and available in Past Talks Videos after the event.

VISITS

A Guided Visit to the Armourers and Brasiers’ Livery Hall

Tuesday 16th January

Doors to the venue will open at 10.15am. Tour will start at 10.30am.

The Armourers and Brasiers is one of the 110 Livery Companies in the City of London. In 1322, in the reign of King Edward II, the Guild of St George of the Armourers was instituted, by ordinance of the City of London, which laid down regulations for the control of the trade. King Henry VI presented the Armourers with their first Royal Charter in May 1453. The Company’s present Charter was granted in 1708 by Queen Anne, giving the Brasiers (workers in brass and copper), who had become involved with the Company as early as the 16th century, equal status with the Armourers. As the Armourers to the Services, the Company played a special role in the defence of the City. Its connections with the Armed Forces persist to this day, particularly through the award of prizes for excellence to young service personnel. It also has long traditions of charity and hospitality.

Coffee/Tea and biscuits will be served and include in the tour price. The tour will last 90 minutes.

Wimbledon Society Members £22. Non-Members £25

To book a place please contact gillian.darlington@wimbledonsociety.org.uk or on 07817 419431.

A Guided Visit to the The Household Cavalry Museum and Changing of the Guard

Wednesday 28th February at 10.45am

The Household Cavalry Museum sits within Horse Guards in Whitehall. The Household
Cavalry was formed in 1661 under the direct order of King Charles II and now consists of
the two senior regiments of the British Army, The Life Guards and the Blues and Royals.
The Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.
Through a large, glazed partition you can see troopers working with horses in the original
18th century stables. The experience comes alive with compelling personal stories, firsthand
accounts of the troopers’ rigorous and demanding training. First, we will watch the
changing of the Guard outside the museum on Whitehall, followed by the guided tour of
the museum.

Wimbledon Society Members £14. Non-Members £16. Places are limited.
To book a place contact gillian.darlington@wimbledonsociety.org.uk or on 07817 419431

Other Events:

Please check with the organisers’ website or other contact details to confirm details and timings

WIMBLEDON WINDMILL MUSEUM

The Wimbledon Windmill Museum is now CLOSED and will reopen in the Spring

WALK AND TALK

Local Weekly Walks every Saturday at 10:30am

This is a chance for all generations to take a stroll, chat, meet friends and neighbours, make new friends and help each other. From older adults to young children, from buggies to beagles – everybody can join in.

Wimbledon Village and the Common

The walks will leave at 10.30am on Saturdays from the Village War Memorial. No booking or reservations are needed – you can just turn up and you will get a warm welcome!

There are other walks local to Wimbledon and Merton (see below). No booking or reservations are needed – you can just turn up and you will get a warm welcome!