Local events
Thames Water Flooding Roadshow - 12 Jan 2022
Although at very short notice, we have heard that Thames Water will be having a road-show outside Raynes Park Station on Wednesday 12 January 2022.
You can read more Here
The Pavilion Club Returns
The much-anticipated re-opening of the Pavilion Social Club for over 55s has taken place and is part of a tentative return to the activities, which were enjoyed before the shock of the pandemic.
Good company, refreshments and activities, such as Scrabble, are as popular (and competitive!) as ever. Why not come and join the fun every Thursday at the Residents’ Pavilion, 129 Grand Drive, SW20 9LY, from 2.00pm - 4.00pm?
The members would also appreciate help with setting up and clearing away – so if you have a little time to spare, do come along!
To enquire about joining the Pavilion Club, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Once the club is fully up and running again there will be a full programme of invited speakers, outings and events.
A friendly welcome awaits!
Events at St Saviour's - November 2021
Following the success of the Fun Afternoon, three more events are planned for parishioners and the local community this month.
Saturday 13th November
Christmas Fair
11.30am - 2.30pm
Fun, stalls & activities – plus an early visit from Father Christmas!
Sunday 14th November
Remembrance Sunday
Begins at 10.40am in the church followed by wreath laying at 10.55, then 2 minutes silence. Afterwards, named crosses will be planted in the garden around the memorial.
Saturday 20th November
100 Years On
Re-dedication of the War Memorial
12 noon: doors open and there is an opportunity to look at various displays around the church.
2.00pm: the Service of Re-dedication
will be followed by refreshments served until 4.00pm.
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St Saviour War Memorial Rededication - 20 Nov
WW1 MEMORIAL REDEDICATION - 14.00 SATURDAY 20th NOVEMBER 2021
In November 2018 the 13th Wimbledon Scout Group was very involved with the development and launch of the Men of Raynes Park Exhibition. This launched an appeal to raise funds to re-carve the names of the 97 men from the Parish who died as a result of the Great War on the memorial in the church grounds.
The restoration was completed in November 2019, when the total cost of £23,500 was raised by community donations and pledges, including the Tesco and Waitrose Community Support Schemes.
We had planned to have a service of rededication in May 2020, but this was postponed because of Covid 19 lockdowns. Thankfully we are now able to look forward to this celebration in the continuing life of our Parish Church and the Community of Raynes Park.
Our War Memorial will be REDEDICATED ON THE CENTENARY OF THE FIRST DEDICATION 20th NOVEMBER 1921.
For the rededication event, an outdoor service will be taken around the memorial at 14.00, with the presence of the incoming Mayor of Merton, Stephen Hammond MP, and Ward Councillors. Representatives will be invited from our three large donors Young’s Brewery, Groundwork UK – Tesco Bags of Help team, and Waitrose. We hope to have Uniformed Groups, relatives of the named men, and the community planting the 97 named crosses in the memorial garden.
12.00 St Saviour’s Church will be open to view the original Men of Raynes Park Exhibition
13.00 ‘The Story of the Raynes Park Memorial Restoration’
13.30 ‘Wing Commander Frank Brock, Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keys and the Unveiling of the Raynes Park Memorial’
14.00 Rededication Service outside by the War Memorial
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West Barnes Library in Motspur Park
Check out the updated Friends of West Barnes Library website at www.friendsowbl.org.uk.
Volunteers needed
Can you spare a couple of hours occasionally? West Barnes Library urgently needs more volunteers to help at a range of levels to assist staff. You could be helping keep the library open for the people of Motspur Park. Training will be given. For details and to apply, please ask at the counter.
The FoWBL Events team are looking for volunteers to organise events and to come up with some new ideas. If you are interested in helping please contact the Friends at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.friendsowbl.org.uk
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Vote for a Mural!
At the Raynes Park Community Forum, held on Zoom on 10 June 2021, Chris Larkman of the Raynes Park Association explained that Network Rail has agreed to fund a mural for the south side of the Skew Arch in Raynes Park (the pedestrian/cycle arch under the railway to the east of the road bridge).
The project is being managed by local people and they are seeking opinions on the preferred option from the two short-listed designs.
As this is Network Rail property, it will have the final say but everyone local is invited to vote for their preferred design by following this link: https://forms.gle/bGj6uxxb2sJCmbjd6
Merton Ladies' Fitclub
CLASSES ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS
The Residents' Pavilion, 129 Grand Drive, SW209LY
mornings every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Pay as you go!
Join Najat for this fun, affordable, effective fitness class!
NEW - from February 2017 - PILATES CLASSES
Najat is a mother of 3 young children and has over 15 years experience teaching exercise classes and personal training.
Member of The Register of Exercise Professionals.
Specialist in Ante & Postnatal exercise! (Babies in buggies very welcome to the morning classes).
To help you feel Firm, Fit and Fabulous in 2015!
Workout with like minded ladies in a fun, outdoor, social environment.
Call or text 07779591558 to reserve your space or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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