October 2021
Macmillan Merton’s Early Early Christmas Fair
The Macmillan Merton Committee is delighted to bring the Early, Early Christmas Fair back for 2021. There’s something for everyone including a wonderful range of hand-picked stalls, plus Macmillan's range of unique Christmas cards - images painted by local artists (some of local scenes) and sponsored by local businesses and residents so that the full price of the cards goes directly to Macmillan. For more information visit www.macmillanmerton.com
Find out more »Southside House Creative Writing Workshops: Camera Rolling….Dialogue
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House. Fun engaging exercises, key writing tips and a rare chance to enjoy Southside intimately as its tales inspire your own. Each workshop is a unit, so can be book separately according to interests and convenience. In this session learn how to write dynamic, crisp dialogues. Head to Southside and let its tales inspire your words!
Find out more »Macbeth by Candlelight
An electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy created specifically for Southside House on Halloween. A candlelit performance that will appeal to veteran Bard fans and youngsters alike. Ticket prices - Afternoon/Evening: Adult: £20/22 Child: £16/18 Family: £50/54
Find out more »Macbeth by Candlelight
An electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy created specifically for Southside House on Halloween. A candlelit performance that will appeal to veteran Bard fans and youngsters alike. Ticket prices - Afternoon/Evening: Adult: £20/22 Child: £16/18 Family: £50/54
Find out more »November 2021
Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz with the Georgia Mancio Trio
Southside House plays host to an uplifting journey across the lands of Bossa Nova and Latin Jazz with multi-award winning Georgia Mancio (vocals), Jo Caleb (guitar) and David Ohm (percussion). Proceeds from the concert will go to 'Back To The Wild CIC' in Hellens Manor, Herefordshire. Complimentary glass of wine and nibbles. Discounted tickets (£25) available for students, ICOM and Freedom Pass holders.
Find out more »Southside House Creative Writing Workshops: Expressing Emotion
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House. Fun engaging exercises, key writing tips and a rare chance to enjoy Southside intimately as its tales inspire your own. In this session learn how to learn to identify the feelings running through the story and develop a proper vocabulary of emotions to express and convey to readers. Each workshop is a unit, so can be book separately according to interests and convenience. Head to Southside and let its tales…
Find out more »In Conversation With Richard Dunwoody
Richard Dunwoody, three-time Champion Jockey and now motivational speaker, talks about his career in National Hunt racing, winning the King George VI Chase four times (twice on Desert Orchid), the Grand National twice, the Cheltenham Gold Cup Cup and the Champion Hurdle, as well as his charitable expeditions and activities since retiring. The evening will take the form of an illustrated interview with Sara Brown and there will be copies of Richard's books to buy. All proceeds from ticket sales…
Find out more »Wimbledon International Music Festival 2021
Wimbledon International Music Festival is back, bringing live music into the heart of our community once again. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with performances by internationally acclaimed artists including Sir Willard White, Imogen Cooper, The Tallis Scholars, a tribute to the pioneer of American swing, Benny Goodman, and an evening of tango with music by Piazzolla. For full programme information and to buy tickets visit the WIMF website.
Find out more »Ian Shaw – Side by Side Afghan Refugees Fundraiser
Vocalist and pianist extraordinaire Ian Shaw, with a cast of top performers, presents an unforgettable jazz evening at Southside House. Proceeds will go to charity Side by Side.
Find out more »Service of Remembrance
Gather at Wimbledon War Memorial in Wimbledon Village for a Service of Remembrance. Attended by the Mayor of Merton, Deputy Lieutenant, Chris Cotton, members of the Wimbledon Branch of the Royal British Legion and the 210 Transport Squadron and civic representatives.
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop at Southside House: Listening for your Voice
A new series of Creative Writing Workshops at Southside House. Fun engaging exercises, key writing tips and a rare chance to enjoy Southside intimately as its tales inspire your own. Each workshop is a unit, so can be book separately according to interests and convenience. This final session focuses on style and tone. Attendees are encouraged to learn to listen to themselves and find their own voice as writers. Head to Southside and let its tales inspire your words!
Find out more »Kings College Christmas Fair
The Friends of King’s College School Wimbledon are delighted to announce the return of their much-loved Christmas Fair this year. Please join them to celebrate the arrival of the festive season, with entertainment, shopping, food, drink and activities for all the family to enjoy. All ages welcome with free entry.
Find out more »December 2021
An evening with Laura Collett, Olympic Eventing Gold Medallist
WV Stables welcomes eventing legend and Olympic gold medal winner Laura Collett to Wimbledon Village. Jenny Rudall, former WVS Instructor and now writer, broadcaster and Horse and Country TV presenter, will host the event and interview Laura about her dazzling career. All proceeds from tickets sales will go to Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators.
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Christmas in the Village 2021
This annual day of festive fun, food and shopping in Wimbledon Village is packed with activities and goodies to appeal to the whole family - all wrapped up with carols around the Christmas tree! A not-to-be-missed event in your 2021 Christmas calendar. WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE DAY.... 10 am – 4.30 pm: Santa’s Grotto. No need to book. Just turn up and queue to visit Santa. You’ll find him at the heart of the Village outside The Dog & Fox,…
Find out more »Merry Little Christmas at Southside House
Celebrate the advent of Christmas at beautiful Southside House. Resident musician Georgina Melling — a gifted pianist, violinist and vocalist — has put together a sweet programme of traditional English, Irish and French songs along with the classic carols that we all love to sing along to. Enjoy Southside at its cosiest with family and friends — candles, tea, mince pies, twinkling little stars! -- in what might be the last festive season in this magical place. Doors will be open half…
Find out more »Carols on the Commons
The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators and the Windmill Museum Trustees invite you to join them for the return of the annual Carol Concert! Head to the Ranger's Office to enjoy a sing-along with the Wandle Concert Band, mulled cider, hot chocolate and minced pies. And if you're very good, there'll be a visit from Santa! There is no charge for the event, but cash is required for the purchase of refreshments. Parking is available in the Windmill Car Park…
Find out more »Springtime in Venice: Classical Music at Southside House
Southside House brings you a Classical Music Gala with Lana Trotovsek (violin), Maria Canyigueral (piano) and Boris Bizjak (flute): three gifted young musicians who have already earned praise around the world. From Beethoven's Spring Sonata to Prokofiev's Carnival of Venice, the trio will take us on an inspiring, uplifting journey that also includes pieces by Hoffmeister and Clara Schumann. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see these up and coming virtuosi in the intimate setting of Southside's Music Room. Doors open…
Find out more »Healthy Hip and Knee Joints : fit8 workshop
WORKSHOP TOPIC: Prevent Restore Repair Regenerate Replace - Are all surgeons doing the same and has Covid made it worse? The event will include: Discussion of the topic, led by leading surgeon Paul Jairaj A presentation by Kieron Vorster, fit8 Head Coach Exercise performances from the fit8 team Questions and Answers Drinks & nibbles Your course presenters: PAUL JAIRAJ is one of London’s leading Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons specialising in the most advanced proven treatment options in the hip and knee.…
Find out more »A Platinum Christmas
Following their sell-out performance of Handel Messiah at St John's Smith Square, Platinum Consort and Choristers come to the exquisite Concert Hall of King's College, Wimbledon, for a special Christmas concert. In this glorious white oak lined hall on Wimbledon Common, Platinum will present renaissance polyphony, popular carols in exciting arrangements, and Christmas hymns for the audience to sing.
Find out more »January 2022
Guided Walk: The Trees of Cannizaro
A series of walks to make you marvel at Cannizaro’s amazing tree collection. Greg Packman is an experienced London tree officer, and speaker at London’s Urban Tree festival. Join him to learn more about Cannizaro Park's tree highlights, or to explore autumn tree colour, winter tree identification and trees and folklore. 25th September: Autumn Tree Colour 15th January: Winter Tree ID 26th March: Trees and folklore
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