WELCOME to the website of the Raynes Park and West Barnes Residents' Association, designed to inform you of current local issues and to provide a brief history of the local area and the Association. 

All our members receive our monthly magazine "The Guide", which continues to be delivered by our volunteers.

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Our Association , which is run completely by volunteers, works on behalf of our local community. We are a NON political association, welcoming everyone. 

The current membership year runs from March 2025 to February 2026 and costs the very low annual subscription fee of £3.   

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Chairman's Blog - August 2025

SUMMER SOCIAL

We held our annual party at the end of June, which is a thank you to all those who assist the Residents’ Association in its work.   These include all the Committee and Pavilion Management Group, the vital teams of Area Co-Ordinators and Road Stewards, plus many others from all areas of the Association. 

Over 60 people enjoyed the afternoon on a perfect, but very hot day, largely spent sitting out in the garden of the Pavilion.  It was a warm and sunny day but committee member, Ottos Hoenig, provided shade by lending us his large garden parasol and huge gazebo, which he erected with help from others on our committee. 

The overall planning, the invitations and the catering were organised, as ever, by our secretary, Clare Townsend and Committee Member,  John Townsend.  As part of the event, we were entertained by some excellent guitar-music performed by the Wimbledon Guitar Society. 

MOTSPUR PARK 100

On Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July 2025 there were festivities to mark the 100th anniversary of Motspur Park Station.  Again, the weather was hot and sunny. The project was the idea of Toby Ewin. pursued with tremendous enthusiasm and expertise.  He was assisted by a large number of other local individuals, groups and businesses. Sarah McAlister organised the community bunting. 

Thanks to manager Ian Irwin, the staff and volunteers of the West Barnes Library accommodated and helped with displays of the railway and the area – and Paul Gumbrell’s indoor railway was a great success! There was an address by the leading railway historian Christian Wolmar, and a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Mayor, Martin Whelton and local MP, Paul Kohler. Day-long activities were carried on in the Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields where the RPWBRA ran a stall and were pleased to see many of you! 

HOLIDAY TIME

We hope, whether you stay at home or go away during August, that you all have a peaceful and restful holiday.