DOCSLIB.ORG

WIMBLEDON UNION of RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS Newsletter 46

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
WIMBLEDON UNION of RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATIONS Newsletter 46 Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 4:55:10 PM Brish Summer Time WIMBLEDON UNION OF RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS Newsletter 46 Farmers’ Market in Wimbledon Village It is wonderful to hear how successful the farmers’ market is. It is being held every Sunday in the car park in front of Wimbledon Village Surgery from 10.00am until 2.00pm It is so popular that the Wimbledon Village Business Association is looking to assist the organiser in expanding the market to other areas of the village. Heathrow Expansion Local residents have reported a greater incidence of aircraft flying over Wimbledon. Does anyone know why this should be? We need to be ready to object to all efforts by Heathrow to expand their operations to the detriment of people living within a 20 mile radius of it. We all need to get better informed ready for the next round of consultations and WURA will be seeking speakers to address the AGMs the various Residents’ Associations and we may well need larger public meetings. In the last 2 months there has been a significant increase in the number of flights taking off directly above West Wimbledon and we are aware that this is a concern for many residents. This change is too soon to be part of the changes that are proposed following the introduction of ‘parallel landing’. The Heathrow web site provides an explanation of how routes can be varied consistent with currently approved flight paths in its page on departures. It says “Aircraft taking off from Heathrow follow pre-defined routes, known as Standard Instrument Departures routes (SIDs). The choice of SID used is decided by the airline and is predominately dictated by the destination of the aircraft. Due to the fact that all aircraft perform differently and may be affected by weather conditions which can cause them to drift left or right, there will be some variation as to where different aircraft will fly relative to the centreline of the SID. For this reason, when the SIDs were designed in the 1960s by the Department for Transport (DfT), the Government Page 1 of 11 set corridors, known as Noise Preferential Routes (NPRs), which extend 1.5 kilometres either side of the SID route centreline. There are 6 NPRs on easterly and westerly operations: Aircraft don’t have to follow the centreline of the SID precisely, they just have to be within the 3km wide NPR up to 4,000ft.” West Wimbledon is in one of the 6 NPRs used on easterly operations. On this Heathrow page you can see that it is to the south of the centre line of one of the six permitted NPRs. which it seems planes have previously been more likely to stay closer to. We are not aware of any reason having been given for this change but it might not be wise to suffer in silence. If you would like to register a complaint about aircraft noise you can do so by emailing [email protected] or comment online at https://www.heathrow.com/noise/what-you-can-do/make-a-complaint-about-noise If you email we suggest you copy the email to Stephen Hammond at [email protected] . We are advised that complaints about specific incidents that appear particularly noisy or are after 11.30pm (which is the time by which departures should finish) might be the most effective. (Above information supplied by RAWW) ***** You are invited to a Public Meeting 5G AND ME What it is, why it is being rolled out, and how it may affect you, your children, and the natural world Monday, 24 June at 7 pm at St Mark’s Church St Mark’s Place, Wimbledon SW19 7ND A panel of experts will be on hand to answer your questions and help us all become better informed on this hot topic Council Representatives will be there Reserve a place here: hRps://?nyurl.com/5GandMe Organised by local Wimbledon people and Residents’ Associations concerned about 5G 5GinMerton.com ***** Prudential Ride London 3rd/ 4th August 2019 The route for the Prudential Ride London events is the same as last year and that means movement into and out of our area will involve crossing closed roads. This year’s Page 2 of 11 movement into and out of our area will involve crossing closed roads. This year’s community information sheet for Wimbledon and Raynes Park isn’t available yet but we have been told that no changes are planned to the local access arrangement. The leaflet will be published on the Ride London community page and you should receive a paper copy. Please make a note of the date of 4th August as driving into or out of the enclosed area will be subject to delays. ***** Lighting our Darkness – Finding the Right Light Bulb The changes to light bulbs seem to have come thick and fast over the last few years and many of us are left foundering in the wake of these changes. If you go to the supermarket for replacements the choices are bewildering and the charts useless. The staff do not seem to be any wiser than the customer! The solution lies in Wimbledon Village. Wimbledon Village News 16 High Street SW195DX is a very surprising supplier of every kind of domestic light bulb and the people in the shop are happy to help you make the right choice. Additionally, Wimbledon Village News will deliver newspapers 020 8946 1260 ***** Adrian Mills, Chair of the Wimbledon Village Business Association, in West End production Tv and radio broadcaster, Adrian Mills has been chosen to tell the story of Diana, Princess of Wales in London’s West End. “To tell of the broken fairy tale of Diana, Princess of Wales, we couldn’t have found a better narrator than Adrian. He has the ability to engage the audience without sensationalising the story.” Says Brian Watson, co-writer of the spectacular new stage musical tribute to the People’s Princess. “Call Me Diana” Showcases at the Leicester Square Theatre in London’s West End this coming September with Natasha John, one of Michael McIntyre’s ‘Unexpected Stars of the Show’ in the lead role of Princess Diana Page 3 of 11 ***** Whisky Tasting event in support of Linden Lodge - Thursday 23rd May Dr Morris Weinstein is returning to Linden Lodge on Princes Way for new, fascinating exploration of the world's greatest single malts. He has presented numerous whisky tasting evenings over the last seven years, exclusively to raise funds for Linden Lodge Charitable Trust. Linden Lodge is a very special local school for visually impaired children, many of whom have multiple learning difficulties and life limiting conditions. The school relies on the Trust’s donations for the specialised equipment needed for musical, horticultural and many other projects. Please visit lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk to find out more. Crisps, nuts and soft drinks will be provided and each guest will receive a gift of a whisky nosing glass. Tickets are £35 and can be booked through Eventbrite at lindenlodge.eventbrite.co.uk Book tickets here PARKSIDE IN BLOOM The “Parkside in Bloom” event supports the same worthy cause, providing much needed funds to Linden Lodge School. This year, “Parkside in Bloom” will be on 24 June and feature 5 beautiful private gardens. The event is by invitation only. To be added to the list and receive further information, please email [email protected] and write “Parkside in Bloom 2019” in the subject line. Page 4 of 11 ***** Young Wimbledon Artists the Norman Plastow Gallery has an Exhibition from Local students showcasing their Work on display in June Saturdays & Sundays 2.30pm - 5pm with the Winners receiving over £1000 of Art Awards ***** Learn how to make jam, chutney and cordials and liqueurs. Abundance Wimbledon are running 3 courses in June introducing the principles and prac?ces of making home made jam, jelly, chutney, cordials and liqueurs. Courses will cost £20 and will include all the ingredients. (Apart from the alcohol base for the liqueur course) Everyone is asked to bring their own jars and containers to take home samples of the finished products. A £10 deposit is required to secure your place. Places are limited to 6 per course. Tuesday 11th June 10.00 to 12.00 am. Jams and Jellies. Thursday 13th June. 10.00 to 12.00am Chutney. Tuesday 18th June. 10.00 to 12.00. Cordials and Liqueurs. Classes are held in SW18 and SW17. Join us for these relaxed and friendly hands on courses and learn how to wow your family and friends with home made preserves and produce which, of course, make fabulous presents for all occasions. Par?cipants will also have the opportunity to join other Abundance jam-makers, using up unwanted fruit over the summer. See Abundance Wimbledon. If you'd like to come or would like more informa?on, please contact Sue at [email protected] Many thanks ABUNDANCE WIMBLEDON ***** WIMBLEDON BOOKFEST Wimbledon BookFest is a charity promoting arts, culture and education. Its aim is develop the cultural offering for the locality through provision of an annual arts festival and educational projects with schools and young people. It was founded in 2006 by Fiona Razvi and Tony Kane whose ambition was to develop arts and cultural across the community. The public festival takes place in early October in a 'pop up' festival site on Wimbledon Common in its Baillie Gifford Big Tent and William Morris Tent. The Festival also runs a year long Education programme with schools. It hosts almost 100 events in its 10 day period and has grown from 1,000 visitors in its first year to over 15,000 with 7,000 school children from over 70 schools now enjoying the festival every year.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Merton Business Directory
    MERTON COUNCIL futureMerton From our easy to access offices, close to Wimbledon station, TWM Solicitors is an established law firm that has been advising people in the Wimbledon and Merton areas for generations. Wimbledon is one of six offices across South West London and Surrey that TWM has, making us one of the largest law firms in this area. We are accredited by the Merton Bu Law Society so you can be sure our service levels will be of the highest standard. s ine ss We provide a personal and professional service meeting people’s needs as individuals Directory as well as business law advice for companies and local organisations. Details about our full range of services can be found online at www.twmsolicitors.com. Alternatively, you can call and speak to a member of our team on a no cost, no obligation basis. Merton Business Directory www.merton.gov.uk/futureMerton www.twmsolicitors.com Businesses, get active! Working together for you and your Get the latest local business information direct to your desktop: family, in your everyday life. networking with your local businesses has never been easier or cheaper. Call now for your activation code and you can be up and marketing to a number of local businesses in as little as 10 minutes. 020 8773 3060 Want to get active? Level 1 activation allows you to: • Mail merge • Email merge • Print labels • Print reports Activate Level 1 for £150+VAT Want to keep up-to-date? Level 2 activation allows your data to be updated as businesses submit new Personal Injury | Immigration | Family Law | Employment Law information.
    [Show full text]
  • Happy New Year!
    Friday, January 3, 2020 at 15:31:50 Greenwich Mean Time WIMBLEDON UNION OF RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS Newsletter 57 Happy New Year! OPPORTUNITY! Make money from your spare room and help an iconic local business. Wimbledon Village Stables is recruiting new staff and is seeking accommodation for professional horse riding Instructors while they work at the stables. If you wish to know more please contact the stables [email protected]. ***** Wimbledon Guild, in partnership with New Wimbledon Theatre, is delighted to announce that Merton Live! is back for a second year. A great day out at the theatre for the whole family, Merton Live! will showcase a fantastic line-up of local schools, dance, drama, music and gymnastics groups with performances throughout the day at one of London’s biggest theatres. This year, the event will be on Saturday 1st February from 10am -5pm. Merton Live! will be one of the charity’s main fundraising events of 2020. This family day out will help to raise money to aid the vital work Wimbledon Guild does to support local people in Merton who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Page 1 of 5 Merton Live! will showcase a fantastic line-up of local schools, dance, drama, music and gymnastics groups with performances throughout the day at one of London’s biggest theatres. In addition, the theatre will be throwing open its doors for ticket-holders to explore this historic building with backstage tours and a host of theatre related activities for all the family including: theatre workshops; face painting; slime making; insight to technical side of the theatre; arts and crafts; treasure hunt; food and drink, plus lots more.
    [Show full text]
  • The Bingham I, the Bingham II, the Apsley & the Allenby
    The Bingham I, The Bingham II, The Apsley & The Allenby Actual view from Wimbledon Hill Park Computer generated image of Wimbledon Hill Park is indicative only Welcome to Wimbledon Hill Park. An exceptional new residential development that takes refined metropolitan living to a spectacular new level. Wimbledon Hill Park is situated in one of South West London’s most affluent and desirable areas, within easy reach of Central London, the West End and all the capital’s major airports and transport hubs. The superbly appointed, individually designed homes are complemented by majestic architecture, elegant interiors and stunning landscaping. Every modern convenience and facility is close at hand. Yet the location retains its own unique air of exclusivity, space, tranquillity and comfort. As part of the Berkeley continuous commitment to providing quality homes, the floor plan layouts and specification outlined Wimbledon Hill Park marks an exciting opportunity for discerning in this brochure may have been improved since time of going buyers in one of London’s most desirable and cultured destinations. to press. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details. Wimbledon Hill Park / 1 Contents 4 An unrivalled location 26 Space to play & explore Wimbledon places everything you From cricket to tranquil walks, all need within reach. within Wimbledon Hill Park’s grounds. 6 London living 30 Embrace a modern lifestyle The perfect base from which to Explore Wimbledon Hill Park’s enjoy a truly world-class city. wonderfully timeless four and five bedroom family homes. 10 World connections Excellent transport links connect 50 Specification Wimbledon Hill Park with any destination.
    [Show full text]
  • New Life for the Lit&Sci
    The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies NEWSLETTER March 2015 NEW LIFE FOR THE LIT&SCI Norman Plastow, Past President, writes: One of Wimbledon’s oldest societies closed at the end of last year after 124 years. The Wimbledon Literary and Scientific Society was founded in 1891 by some distinguished local residents to encourage the study of literature and science. Membership was by invitation Above left: Norman Plastow presides over the final meeting where and meetings took place in Secretary Sally Flew, centre, lectured on the Lit & Sci’s prestigious the homes of members, history and distinguished list of previous presidents. But all is not lost. where they presented papers Andrew Simon, right, now heads a team that is resurrecting it for the on a range of suitable sub- future like a phoenix rising from the ashes. jects. The meetings took place after dinner, and in Hall which centred round a new members and chaired all those days when it was usual display of scientific instru- meetings until the Society to “dress for dinner” the dress ments and objects. These in- was fully re-established in was black tie. (In the early cluded living physiological 1948. days almost all the members specimens, and even cholera In the post war period, were men.) Most members and anthrax, exposed on a smaller homes were available followed this tradition until green baize table! for meetings. Seating became quite recently. Membership During World War One, the a problem and chairs had to was limited to 80 but meetings continued, but with be hired.
    [Show full text]
  • Xmas Newsletter 2012
    Christmas 2012 www.wimbledonpark.com Established 1904 W. A. GARDNER & SON Quality Traditional Butchers 157 Arthur Road, 020-8946-2215 We are now taking orders for your Christmas Fare Finest Bronze FREE RANGE Turkeys. Free Range Geese & Chickens. Scotch Aberdeen Angus Pasture Reared Beef Free Range Pork, Additive-Free, supplied to us direct from the farm. Venison , Wild Boar, Ducks & Game. We also stock a large selection of Free Range Eggs - Soups Sauces - Pickles - Preserves - Pastas - Cheese Home made free range pork sausages. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. From all at Gardners Butchers 2 Christmas edition 2012 Contents Cover photo courtesy of Andrew Wilson from his new book Wild About Wimbledon (see Page 38) Chairman’s Report 4 & 5 Plan of Wimbledon Park Hall 6 Join The Friends of Wimbledon Park 8 & 9 Crime Figures 10 & 12 The Village Hall Gallery 14 Merton Residents Healthcare forum 16 Wimbledon Park Primary/Durnsford Rec. 18 Join the WPRA 20,21 Interesting Walks 22 Wimbledon Park Safer Neigbourhoods Team 24 Diamond Jubilee in Stroud Road 26 Christmas message from St Luke’s 28 Museum of Wimbledon 30, 36,37 Friends of Wimbledon Park — update 32 & 34 Wild about Wimbledon 38 Committee list 40 Index of Advertisers 42 All advertising enquiries to: Kathy Blackburn on 020 8946 3957 Email: [email protected] Editorial help needed. Contact Iain Simpson on 020 8947 1301 email: [email protected] 3 Chairman’s Report Wimbledon Park Hall The steelwork has gone up remarkably quickly and we can now see the building outline properly.
    [Show full text]
  • Your Local Area
    Your Local Area Contents your local area guide Of all the villages that make up modern London, there Contents are few more appealing than Wimbledon, with its unique Q Wimbledon Hill Park 2 fusion of rural and urban. The picturesque ‘village’ itself, Q Parks & Open Spaces 4 dating back to medieval times, the Victorian ‘town’ and Q Bars & Restaurants 8 the rolling open spaces of the common offer so much to Q Food & Delicatessens 12 discover, enjoy and fall in love with. Of course, Wimbledon Q Theatre, Culture & Entertainment 16 is known for its tennis the world over, but there is culture, Q Leisure & Fitness 20 tempting dining and world class shopping too. Q Health & Beauty 26 Central London may be less than 30 minutes away, Q Homes & Interiors 30 but you may find everything you are looking for here, Q Fashion, Shopping, Style 34 Education & Learning 38 in Wimbledon, within easy reach of Wimbledon Hill Park. Q Q Amenities 42 Map 46 Contact 48 Wimbledon Common All timings are approximate. Sources: www.tfl.gov.uk Wimbledon Hill Park / 1 Wimbledon Hill Park Wimbledon Wimbledon Hill Park Wimbledon Future Wimbledon Hill Park Development Wimbledon Hill Park is at the heart of a preserved conservation area within easy walking distance of Wimbledon Common. It complements its location with its own private grounds that lend it the character of a country estate. Beautifully landscaped with groves of mature trees and green open spaces, it has been carefully planned to retain the unique character of its historic plot, built on land which formed part of the Duke of Wellington’s old estate.
    [Show full text]
  • Sir Jack Zunz
    The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies NEWSLETTER JUNE 2019 News Local History Planning and Festivals and Activities and Society Notices page 3 pages 4-5 Environment p6-7 Obituaries p8-9 The Park p10-11 page 12 Above our heads – f ightpaths over Wimbledon © Nigel Davies CHRIS GOODAIR and TONY MICHAEL runway could be descending over a dependent on a third runway but explain the basics behind the recent wide arc from Lewisham through clearly the detail of the fl ightpath f ightpath consultation, and present Bromley, Croydon and Epsom. Those alignments will be affected by the Society’s response. approaching over Croydon and whether a third runway is built. Epsom would pass over Wimbledon, The application for Judicial AS WELL AS planning for a third with the consequential increase in Review by fi ve Councils (including runway, Heathrow Airport has been noise. Wandsworth and Richmond, but consulting on future fl ightpaths. These proposed fl ight not Merton) into the Government’s Current fl ightpaths follow a envelopes would contain the decision to build the third runway narrow east-west alignment with actual fl ightpaths, which will is presently before the High Court. 70% of incoming aircraft fl ying be determined after a further No judgment is expected before the over central London and along the consultation in the summer. publication of this Newsletter. Thames, while the same percentage The revised fl ightpaths are not The Society’s response to the of outgoing fl ights take off to the consultation on fl ightpaths west over Windsor. Those approaching over included a number of points: Under Heathrow’s proposals Croydon and Epsom would H7;3@ published in January, much pass over Wimbledon, Government should specify the wider fl ight envelopes would be with the consequential maximum permitted aircraft noise permitted.
    [Show full text]
  • Local Area Map Bus Map
    Wimbledon Station – Zone 3 i Onward Travel Information Local Area Map Bus Map 19 St. Mary’s Putney Bridge 25 93 18 40 1 C of E Church Wimbledon Park 16 7 D 17 S N 70 S E D A D D A 4 T Fellowship L A K E R O A D L R A O WALDEMAR ROAD O A . R River Thames G R 8 House E R O D O R A R O A D 1 N E M R R T O R U A St. Mary’s Church Putney Pier 219 4 S 26 E Clapham Junction Falcon Lane A A H C T P H Queenstown R T Nine Elms N 1 R KENILWORTH AVENUE A H Y A A Putney Exchange L O R 31 ’ Road C S T Lane 156 S 70 Queen Mary’s Roehampton L 1 PUTNEY R R 56 Putney CLAPHAM JUNCTION Westminster U O D University Hospital Medfield Street 60 14 A 59 Battersea Park 23 E H D U R Leopold RoadRoa 2 Clapham Junction RICARDS ROAD N O 36 G A P R O A D Lavender Hill Vauxhall 1 C E A ST. AUBYN’S AVENUE V 1 D 58 Bishop Gilpin A N87 L D O 85 Putney Heath Green Man Wandsworth Town Hall 85 22 15 P 1 Roehampton Primary School O 1 E 113 27 continues to 3 LANCASTER AVENUE L University Wandsworth LANCASTER ROAD 1 MARRYAT ROAD 106 Trafalgar Square 9 Wandsworth Southside Road A L A N R O A D Roehampton Lane Clapham Junction Northcote for Charing Cross 1 18 Tibbet’s Corner Rosslyn Park Rugby Club and Aldwych S Southfields Merton Road Southfields Academy N 1 D E O 1 D E L A D O R East Sheen A 26 10 H R D 1 38 O G 25 Durnsford Road Stroud Road LANCASTER ROAD U E D I Upper Richmond Road West Parkside Hospital S 2 K R Battersea Rise 12 E A A Wimbledon Park Road L N C S R U BELVEDERE AVENUE R S H L E M O B D Southdean Gardens E R D S HELME CLOSE Sheen Road Manor Road E E P 1 150 Wimbledon
    [Show full text]
  • Newsletter Sept 2013
    Summer/Autumn 2013 As we move into Autumn the sun sets on Wimbledon ParkParkPark www.wimbledonpark.com Index of Advertisers Page Accountants Haines Watts 6 Carpenter Daniel Smith 11 Computer Services London Computer Doctor 2 Children’s Activities Musical Express 7 Engineering Naismith Engineering Ltd 38 EstateWelcome Agents Burlingtonto the LondonResidential Computer15 Doctor London Computer Doctor is a centrally located company of mobile engineers serving home users andIMI small Property businesses Solutions in central, south44 and southwest London. Our engineers areRobert fully Holmesqualified and have extensive 40 experience of the challenges that face home and small business users in the operation and Garden Design maintenance of their IT equipment. and Construction K.D. RaynsfordServices provided33 Gifts for children Beandrops 6 • Virus and spyware removal • Software problems resolved Gifts Bunting 7 • General fault diagnosis and • New systems built to order Gifts and Cards Chalk 19 repair • Data recovery Health• Hardware and Beauty replacement Trio Hair and Beauty • Complete13 software overhaul Interior• Wired Design and wirelessGSK networks • Annual37 servicing set up and maintained Locksmiths Oakley Locksmiths Ltd 41 PaintingOur home and visit service has proved to be one of the most successful and competitive IT services in the region, with hundreds of customers scheduling Decorationan annual service toNigel keep Plumbe their systems in peak condition41 and many taking advantage of our referral discount scheme (details below).
    [Show full text]
  • March 2019 Newsletter Download
    The London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies NEWSLETTER MARCH 2019 Museum News Local History Planning and Obituaries Wimbledon Park Society Notices page 3 pages 4-5 Environment p6-7 pages 8-9 page 11 page 12 really enjoyable career since leaving Changes university, but I had always wanted to work in a museum. Unfortunately, at the I didn’t realise at the time that I needed proper qualifications! So Museum my involvement with the Museum of Wimbledon has been the icing JOHN MAYS pays tribute to the on the cake, and I have made many retiring Chairman and Vice Chairman good friends as a result.” of the Museum, and welcomes its Sheila Dunman’s family new Chairman. connections with Wimbledon go back to her great-grandfather and AT THE END OF 2018 Cassandra she was raised and educated here. Taylor, Chairman, and Sheila After graduating from university, Dunman, Deputy Chairman of the Nigel by Davies Photo she worked in the educational sector Museum Committee relinquished Cassandra Taylor and had a number of appointments their positions and Jacqueline abroad and in the UK. Laurence took over as Chairman. and edited its in-house newsletter. She first joined the Museum Cassandra Taylor has been a She has written over thirty books Committee some ten years ago as member of the Wimbledon Society on consumer, household and Curator of the Ephemera Collection, for over 40 years and a stalwart of money management, plus general and she told us: “One of the joys of the Museum Committee for more lifestyle problem solving. being the curator of Ephemera has than 20 of those years.
    [Show full text]
  • The Wellesley, the Alexander, the Wavell & the Montgomery
    The Wellesley, The Alexander, The Wavell & The Montgomery Actual view from Wimbledon Hill Park premierLondon’s new address Welcome to Wimbledon Hill Park. An exceptional new residential development that takes refined metropolitan living to a spectacular new level. Wimbledon Hill Park is situated in one of South West London’s most affluent and desirable areas, within easy reach of Central London, the West End and all the capital’s major airports and transport hubs. The superbly appointed, individually designed homes are complemented by majestic architecture, elegant interiors and stunning landscaping. Every modern convenience and facility is close at hand. Yet the location retains its own unique air of exclusivity, space, tranquillity and comfort. Wimbledon Hill Park marks an exciting opportunity for discerning buyers in one of London’s most desirable and cultured destinations. As part of the Berkeley continuous commitment to providing quality homes, the floor plan layouts and specification outlined in this brochure may have been improved since time of going to press. Please speak to a Sales Consultant for further details. Computer generated image of Wimbledon Hill Park is indicative only Wimbledon Hill Park / 1 Contents 4 An unrivalled location 26 Space to play & explore Wimbledon places everything you From cricket to tranquil walks, all need within reach. within Wimbledon Hill Park’s grounds. 6 London living 30 Discover a unique lifestyle The perfect base from which to Explore Wimbledon Hill Park’s enjoy a truly world-class city. wonderfully timeless four and five bedroom family houses. 10 World connections Excellent transport links connect 48 Specification Wimbledon Hill Park with any destination.
    [Show full text]
  • Wimbledon College Is Temporarily Closed After Staff Member Contracts Coronavirus
    Monday, March 2, 2020 at 18:04:13 Greenwich Mean Time WIMBLEDON UNION OF RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATIONS Newsletter 59 Wimbledon College is temporarily closed after staff member contracts coronavirus Wimbledon College will be closed for at least a week after a staff member caught coronavirus on a trip to Italy, forcing teachers into quarantine. In a letter to parents sent yesterday, the esteemed south London school said the staff member is being treated for “confirmed novel coronavirus” following a recent trip to Italy. ***** WIMBLEDON TOWN CENTRE : THE COUNCIL’S PLANS The consultation on this ends on the 6th March 2020 Please make your views known www.merton.gov.uk/futurewimbledon TONY MICHAEL has studied the Council’s revised Masterplan for Wimbledon, on behalf of the Wimbledon Society and summarises the main points. The Council has now produced its revised Masterplan for the town centre. Described as planning guidance, it shows how the existing plan’s policies will be applied to new developments. Depending on the results of the consultation, it should be adopted in May. The Council has certainly listened to comments on the first draft by the public (and The Council has certainly listened to comments on the first draft by the public (and the Society), although there are still some very significant points of difference. What are the big issues? Page 1 of 11 CONCEPT: This is a plan that promotes economic growth, by attracting major investment to the town. Should these really be the objectives now? Should not the emphasis be on climate change, sustainability, adaptation of buildings more than redevelopment, local scale and character, pedestrian areas, meeting housing needs? STATUS: The aspiration to grow to be a Metropolitan town centre in the earlier draft was strongly resisted, and has now been dropped.
    [Show full text]