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AELTC Shares Excitement for Return of The Championships in 2021

News story from AELTC website. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) outlined our aspiration to kick off the British summer of sport in style with the return of The Championships in 2021. Chairman Ian Hewitt commented: “I would like to say how excited we are that Wimbledon will be...

WIMBLEDON BOOKFEST

Things are a little different this year – Wimbledon BookFest is hosting not one, but two LIVE in-person summer events on Wimbledon Common! “Sunrise” comprises 40 talks, readings, discussions and workshops spanning fiction, poetry, politics, nature, art, fashion, music, lifestyle and spirituality, including events for young people and schools. The programme features a range...

#InTheLoop Update – Bins, Art and Tennis

Sustainable Merton is delighted to announce the launch of the Wimbledon #InTheLoop recycling on-the-go trial in the streets of Merton in early May, and continue promoting a culture of recycling and reuse in the area ♻️  In the upcoming weeks and months, you can expect a refreshed network of brand new...

MERTON GARDEN STREETS

Merton Garden Streets is a volunteer-led initiative from the Merton Climate Action Group to get everyone out planting up their streets. The aim is to create a greener borough that’s wildlife-friendly, cooler, has better drainage, protection from pollution, and aids well-being. All Merton residents are invited to take part. The first planting day...

I CANN HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FESTIVAL

Following the successful inaugural event in 2020, the I CANN Festival will once again take place in the calm oasis of the Italian Garden. The programme starts on Friday 11 June at 5 pm with Pilates to unwind your week, followed by Yoga to unwind and relax. Saturday 12 June classes run from...

HARTFIELD WALK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About the Project – by Love Wimbledon What is Hartfield Walk? Hartfield Walk is a re-imagined space in the thoroughfare between Blacks and Robert Dyas, with new seating, planting and kiosks with underlying eco-messaging through art, graphics and play. It was created by Love Wimbledon and Firecracker Works and funded by...

CENTRE COURT SHOPPING CENTRE DONATES SPACE TO RSPCA

Love Wimbledon (Wimbledon’s Business Improvement District) often facilitates collaboration between Wimbledon businesses and local organisations, and recently helped RSPCA Wimbledon find much-needed storage space in the town centre, so that they can continue their animal welfare work. When Putney Animal Hospital closed last year, RSPCA Wimbledon, Wandsworth & Sutton District Branch lost...