Local events
West Barnes Litter Picks - 2019
Local councillors have been organising litter pick-ups in West Barnes. The next one is scheduled for 21st September 1 - 3 pm. Please contact Hina Bokhari):
(This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for the meet up location, or look out on twitter or mumsnet.
Previously litter pickers have met at Linkway and Claremont Avenue. Hina can provide the ‘pick-up’ tools and bags. The more volunteers the better if It means keeping West Barnes clean and sweet! Even though it’s is beyond the call of nature, it’s worth it.
Wimbledon Light Opera - October 2019
Wimbledon Light Opera Society, which as its name suggests is a local group, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. As part of the celebration it is performing The Wizard of Oz (itself 80 years old this year) at Wimbledon Theatre this October during half-term week, from Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 26th Oct with matinees on Thursday and Saturday. A number of local residents and children are taking part, including long term members in Greenway and Heath Drive. Come and enjoy this fun family show suitable for all ages.
Tickets can be obtained from ATG tickets 0844 871 7646 www.atgtickets.com/wimbledon
Canon Hill Common- Summer 2019
Friends of Cannon Hill Common - Calendar of Events
BOTANICAL/FLOWERWALK
Irene Kettle, one of our long-standing members has agreed to lead another Botanical/Flower Walk for us on the Common on the evening of FRIDAY 28TH JUNE 2019. Meet at 6.30 p.m. by the South Meadow on the corner of Cannon Hill Lane and Parkway
BUTTERFLY WALK
Neville Squires has agreed to lead a Butterfly Walk on the Common on SATURDAY 20TH JULY 2019. Please meet on the bridge by the lake on Cannon Hill Lane at 2 p.m.
TREE WALK
Dave Lofthouse will lead our annual Tree Walk on FRIDAY 26TH JULY 2019 as part of Love Parks Week commencing at 7.15 p.m. It is suggested that participants should bring insect repellent, some sort of head covering to keep off the midges and possibly a torch as it may be getting dark before the walk finishes. Please meet on the bridge by the lake on Cannon Hill Lane.
BAT WALK
Alison Fure has agreed to lead a Bat Walk for the Friends of Cannon Hill Common on FRIDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2019. Please meet at 7.00 p.m. on the bridge by the lake on Cannon Hill Lane. The walk will last approximately two hours and we suggest you bring a torch with you as it will be dark when the walk finishes. Insect repellent or some sort of head covering to keep off the midges is also advisable.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 16TH JULY 2019 from 7.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Paddock Allotment Garden Clubhouse, 51 Heath Drive, SW20 9BE.
West Barnes Library - Latest Events
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
Up-Coming Events
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Raynes Park Library - Events
Click here for the latest news and events taking place at Raynes Park Library.
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