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Do you Richmond? About us The Richmond Society is a community of people who are passionate about Richmond’s special character. We believe in the force of a strong, shared voice. […] Read more »

A community grocery store where needy residents and families can purchase a shopping basket of items for a minimum payment has opened in North Finchley as part of a growing initiative to provide affordable food. The post Replacing a foodbank with a community grocery offering food at low prices is North Finchley’s contribution to easing hardship and helping the needy   appeared first on The Barnet Society. Read more »

OnLondon has an interesting article in which it quotes several comments from the Mayor of London concerning the recent ‘new town’ proposals at Crews Hill and made at the most recent Mayor’s Question Time. Continue reading Read more »

A Quiz to Get You Reeeeally Thinking Saturday, November 22nd at Mycenae House. The action kicks off at 7.00 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start. Challenge your grey matter, which makes up about half your brain and consists primarily of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites and unmyelinated axons. (This is not a teaser for a quiz question!) Activate those parts of your brain you thought you had lost touch with! Yes, it’s Quiz Night. Robbie, Peter… Read more »

This landmark Grade II-listed building at the heart of Bermondsey Street is the subject of a planning application to turn it into 4 flats. The building has been empty for some years, squatted for a period, and out of bounds for the removal of asbestos, so it is good that there is now a plan to bring it back into use. Although the last recorded use for the site was commercial, efforts to let the… Read more »

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Graftongate's application for the site of the Laboratory of the Government Chemists' former site in Queen's Road is now on the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (Lbrut) planning website under Planning Applications - Ref no: PA25/2927. The decision date is 21 November. LGC site in Teddington Don't be put off by the 135 documents in the application! Under the ‘Report’ heading is the UMC Design and Access statement which sets out the plans for… Read more »

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The Chairman will lay a wreath on behalf of the Society at the War Memorial on Sloane Square at 11am He hopes that many members of the Society will attend the ceremony, and the service at Holy Trinity church afterwards. The post Remembrance Sunday appeared first on The Chelsea Society. Read more »

Green-fingered residents from across the borough have been celebrated for their gardening expertise at the Islington in Bloom award ceremony. Winners included Sunnyside Community Garden, who scooped first place in the Best Community Garden category sponsored by The Islington Society. Islington’s gardening communities celebrated | Islington Council News The post Islington’s gardening communities celebrated first appeared on The Islington Society. Read more »

Last Updated on 13 October 2025 Members of the public may know that the Society expressed its strong opposition to the proposed development of the golf course lands by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, during its “pre-application consultation” phase in the early months of 2021.   And of course subsequently. During that time, the Society discovered that the Council had had some 40 pre-application meetings with the All England, prior to its submission of the… Read more »

Delihouse might be the smallest shop in The Spires – and only opened in the summer – but proprietor Jonathan Beecham is already expanding a delicatessen business which started with a Saturday stall at Barnet Market. The post Building on a retail opportunity: starting with a stall at Barnet Market to opening a delicatessen in The Spires shopping centre appeared first on The Barnet Society. Read more »

Eight years after the disastrous fire that took 72 lives and made 106 surviving families homeless, the dismantling of the Grenfell Tower has begun. The work is expected to take two years and will be followed by the erection of a memorial on the site. The post The dismantling of Grenfell Tower has begun appeared first on The Kensington Society. Read more »

Join us for a community bulb planting day at St John’s Gardens, SE8! Everyone is welcome — whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out. We’ll be planting spring bulbs together to bring even more colour and life to our beautiful local gardens. It’s a great chance to meet neighbours, enjoy the outdoors, and help our green spaces flourish for everyone to enjoy. We’ll have bulbs and some tools available, but if you have… Read more »

This Saturday 11 October 9am Wellesley Parade. All equipment provided. The post Litter pick tomorrow appeared first on Strawberry Hill Residents' Association. Read more »

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At our EGM held on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 8pm, the proposed resolution was passed by the majority of those present. The proposed resolution stated: The first sentence of Clause 41 of the NRA’s constitution reads as follows: “The Treasurer is authorised to make payments on direction of the Executive Committee on any matter to the benefit of the community in or around the Defined Area as a whole, the amount not to exceed… Read more »

There is a rich programme of films this coming week at The Arzner, Bermondsey Square, Best of Fest. It includes a ‘two for £15’ offer for Saint Maud and Love Lies Bleeding; a special charity showing (tickets £5) to celebrate Coming Out Day, of short film A Friend of Dorothy with a Q&A session afterwards with the lead actor and producer; Strange Journey: Story of Rocky Horror; and Kaboom which won the first Queer Palm at… Read more »

The Poppy Appeal Organiser for Northwood, Elvie Grainger, is organising the collections in Waitrose, Northwood for the Royal British Legion.  She would love to hear from anyone who can spare a few hours to sell poppies between Friday 24th October and Sunday 9th November. Whether you have been on a previous rota or would like to join as a new volunteer, please do email Elvie and she will be in touch:  hungryhounds101@gmail.com The Remembrance Sunday… Read more »

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“Lee Off License” on Burnt Ash Road has closed and is reported to be destined to become a Morrisons Daily convenience store. It’s not clear when the new shop will open. Morrisons Dailies are franchise businesses, many of them independently owned. There are 1,700 across the country, including one in Blackheath in the premises previously occupied by Martins Newsagents. Morrisons’ website page for aspiring franchisees says “We’re all about lovely fresh produce and everyday grocery… Read more »

This is one of the many interesting articles in our latest Newsletter, Autumn Issue : October 2025 : No.259 Our newsletter is free to members in either a printed in black and white copy delivered, or as a full colour pdf version sent by email. Just one of the benefits of joining the society: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk/join-us   Read more »

By Charles Batchelor and Michael Haste An online meeting with representatives of the company proposing to redevelop Leegate served only to increase local frustration with the planning process. The meeting with London Square on October 2nd, arranged by Lewisham’s planners, failed to satisfactorily answer concerns raised by the Lee Manor Society, Lee Forum, the Blackheath Society and other local residents. Proposals to increase the number of dwellings, raise the height of most of the blocks… Read more »

The Greenwich Wire reported last week on the imminent decision to make the East and West Greenwich Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) permanent.  https://greenwichwire.co.uk/2025/09/26/greenwich-council-ltn-report-charlton-rat-running/ Residents have now received a letter.   The data in the letter seems sparse, further information, including tables, can be found in the reports, especiallyl the appendices.  These are available on the Council website here and below. Letter to Residents West and East Greenwich Neighbourhood Management Trial Scheme Final Decision Appendix A –… Read more »

There is a significant proposal to refurbish and extend 31 St Petersburgh Place, which started life as a dairy. Recently, this has been a marketing suite for The Whiteley, offices and a Guillam coffee shop. Members of the BRA committee have had detailed discussions with the architects and representatives of the new owner. From these it has emerged that: The intention is to improve and extend the building to accommodate the new owner’s organization, which… Read more »

The historian, author, and television commentator and presenter, Dr. David Starkey, has agreed to meet with The Chelsea Society at 6pm at Chelsea Old Town Hall. He will comment on how the British constitution has changed over the past 35 years. David Starkey wrote and presented the 1984 Channel 4 documentary series This Land of England, and has written and presented several history documentaries for BBC television, beginning with the Award-winning Henry VIII (1998).  He… Read more »

West Side Church Melody Road, London A talk from Jason Rosam of Wandsworth’s Riverside Radio, a local station that seeks to be at the heart of South West London connecting diverse communities, celebrating their … Continue reading "October meeting" Read more »

Notting Hill and Ealing High School Junior SchoolHighly Commended 2024 All are welcome to our award ceremony on Tuesday 21 October at 7.30pm. Harbinder Birdi, founder and creative director of the design consultancy Birdi and Partners and one of our 3 judges, will talk about the shortlisted entries, highlighting what impressed the judges and what did not work so well for them. The award(s) will then be presented by our speaker, Sarah Cook, Ealing Council’s… Read more »

Future of the Town Centre Our 2025 Forum on 18th September 2025 brought together councillors, members and residents for a lively discussion around Richmond’s future town centre. The evening began […] Read more »

NEW Kiosk 382 Muswell Hill Broadway (HGY/2025/2129). This relates to the disused telephone kiosk near Waitrose. Consent has been refused. BT had applied to convert the kiosk to a hub along the lines of similar ones proposed at other locations. … October 2025 Conservation Report Read More » Read more »

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The Peace Garden in Pinner Memorial Park has reopened now that the paths have been re-laid with the special Breeden Gravel surface which has been funded by the Pinner South Ward Councillors using some of their Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy that is collected by councils from new developments to fund local community projects. The refurbished… The post Renewed Paths in the Peace Garden appeared first on The Pinner Association. Read more »

On Saturday 13 September 2025 the Thorney Island Society opened its archive at 10 Old Pye Street to visitors attending the London Open House Festival. This city-wide celebration of architecture and heritage sees hundreds of buildings and organisations open their doors each September, giving the public free access to spaces usually closed or overlooked. Known primarily among enthusiasts for its role as a guardian of Westminster’s history, the Society’s public opening offered a rare chance to… Read more »

Click here for a PDF of the Trustee Report and Accounts The post Trustee Report And Accounts 2025 appeared first on Friends of Battersea Park. Read more »

Click Here for a PDF of the 2024 MinutesClick here for a PDF of the 2025 AgendaAnnual General Meeting 2025 The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Battersea Park will be held on Tuesday 14th October 6.30pm for 7pm – 8.30pmAll Saints Church, 100 Prince of Wales Drive SW11 4BD Welcome: Chairman’s opening remarks Apologies for absence Approval of the minutes of the AGM held on Tuesday 8th October2024Report for 2024/25 published in the… Read more »

‘Echoes of the past… Visions of the future’ …our acclaimed film is being shown at Questors Theatre this coming Wednesday (1 October) at 7.30 before the show ‘Life with Oscar’ where Nick Cohen, the MetFilm School academic who helped to bring the film to fruition, and who just happens to be an actor / filmmaker relives his desperate Hollywood years. Not to be missed. Click here if you want to see the show if you… Read more »

EFRA's support for the inclusion of the East Lodge (and the Lammas Enclosure) in the Ealing Green Conservation Area.   The full text can be viewed here. Read more »

Richmond Council has just submitted a planning application (PA25/3013) for change of use of the Shacklegate Lane allotments for future use to extend the cemetery. The allotments are one of few open spaces in Teddington and have been enjoyed for around 100 years. In recent years the Council has allowed the space to be run down and has prevented new applicants from taking over the unused plots.The Council wish to take over the site for… Read more »

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Wednesday September 24th at 7pm. Room 1, Islington Town Hall. Ben Derbyshire, Chair, and Dr Riëtte Oosthuizen, Partner, Planning, at architects HTA Design will be talking about the recent London Plan consultation which identified options for growth addressing themes including housing, economy, growth and design as well as infrastructure, climate change and resilience. One particular challenge is the delivery of 880,000 new homes over 10 years and the implications for where and how this growth… Read more »

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This year marks a half-century since the founding of the society. To celebrate it, we held an exhibition in the Tate Library Brixton giving a flavour of all the things we have been involved in over those years. To create a permanent record, we have produced a souvenir brochure which shows all the images and accompanying texts displayed in the exhibition. This is now on sale for just £2 (plus postage) in our eBay shop… Read more »

St John’s Society Green Conversations September 2025 INFO WARS: How Do We Regain Trust?The Brookmill – 7.30pm – 15th September 2025 This Green Conversations event asks how we should respond when powerful interests misinform our debates around the climate emergency. We all experience greenwashing by corporations, lobbyists and their politicians. And most of us know that social media algorithms distort the facts. If all accept these processes as normal and legitimate this will reduce society’s… Read more »

TDRA Statutory Consultation Brochure Following a detailed analysis of Thames Water’s Teddington Direct River Abstraction (TDRA) Project, Kew Society has opposed the scheme in our submission to the statutory consultation process. TDRA Consultation Process Former TKS Chair, Dr Roger Mason and current TKS Environment Trustee Dr Sarah Clarke attended an information session held by Thames Water in July 2025 at which they questioned Thames Water representatives at length about the TDRA and reviewed the content… Read more »

You are probably aware that on 7 August the Hounslow Council Planning Committee Councillors voted to approve the proposal for a tall building at 1 Burlington Lane on Hogarth Roundabout. Councillor John Todd was the only person who voted against.This means that Hounslow Council's Planning Department will send all the paperwork and supporting documents on to the Greater London Authority where on receipt it will progress from its current Stage 1 Status to Stage 2… Read more »

EFRA strongly supports the proposed renewal of the borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO).   The full text can be viewed here.     Read more »

Lawn House stands on the corner of The Lawn and Uxbridge Road, next to 2023’s award-winning Hoxton Hotel, partly shown. Previously a Barclays Bank and now vacant, it provides the opportunity to complete The Lawn’s decade-long transformation into a series of hotels with improved public realm. This hotel is proposed to contain 130 rooms, 60% with kitchenettes. A significant feature of the public realm are the arches of the proposed building’s frontage, said to echo… Read more »

Nomination for an Environment Award, 2025. Finely detailed brickwork is the feature in this new development on the corner of Macfarlane Road and Wood Lane opposite Westfield, designed by Maccreanor Lavington for Peabody Housing Association. It replaces the former BBC car park with a pair of appropriately-sized mid-rise buildings, providing 142 affordable homes in a mixture of shared ownership, London Affordable Rent and London Living Rent with 68 x 1 bed, 67 x 2 bed… Read more »

We are delighted to announce the launch of Gateway to Clapham, an international design ideas competition that invites architects, artists and designers to reimagine the railway bridge over Clapham High Street. Organised jointly by the Clapham Society and This is Clapham (Clapham BID) this ambitious initiative aims to transform one of Clapham’s most prominent landmarks into a bold and inspiring gateway to our neighbourhood. The competition will officially launch in the September 2025, and will feature in the October 2025 issue… Read more »

(with memories from Laura Mulvey) 47 Palace Court, which at the time of writing is undergoing conversion by FNFC Architects into four flats, was built in 1888-89 for the Meynell family. The Meynells, Alice and Wilfrid, were important figures in the London literary world, as were some of their children. While Wilfrid was a prolific journalist, editor and publisher who became a doyen of the British Catholic literary world in particular, Alice was the major… Read more »

Walkers and cyclist using the Thames Towpath at Kew Railway Bridge will have noticed changes to the worksite around the bridge. In recent weeks the substantial wooden safety hoarding has been replaced by a less imposing fence. Kew Railway Bridge work site, June 2025 Kew Railway Bridge worksite, August 2025  As we reported in April, Network Rail began investigations following the appearance of cracks in the brickwork.  These had worsened since earlier in the year.… Read more »

In 1962 Highgate's historic high street was threatened with demolition to make way for a wider road. Highgate residents saved the village, in the process forming the Highgate Society. We work to protect and enhance life in Highgate.  This tour, created and narrated by heritage content producer Deborah Greenfield, touches on the stories of the […] Read more »

Friday 3rd October 2025 7.00 to 8.15 pm 10A South Grove N6 6BS £7 cash or card on the door. No booking necessary. Read more »

Land to the east of Shakespeare Road, Shakespeare Road London SE24 0PT: “The Coalyard” development Open the attached PDF document to read our objection to this planning application (Lambeth 25/01393/VOC) Coalyard Proposal – Herne Hill Society Objection [PDF] Impression: view from Shakespeare Road   Read more »

There are major changes underway at three well-known businesses in Forest Hill: The All Inn One  pub is becoming  The Foresters Arms The... Read more »

On 26 July, a Lewisham Black Book Community Library opened at Sydenham Library. It houses a curated, reference-only collection of 300 –... Read more »

Organised by Lambeth Archives and the Lambeth Local History Forum, this year’s festival brings together a wonderful and rich variety of over 75 events and activities with one shared aim: to celebrate the diverse histories and heritages of our borough. Starting with the Lambeth Local History Fair at Clapham Library on Saturday 6th September, the festival covers so many different historical and geographical perspectives. Later in the month there are talks about Brixton pubs, the… Read more »

The next Community Liaison group meeting for Angel Square, the development at corner of Angel tube, is on Thursday 28 August from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm hosted by McLaren. Angel square, McLaren site office  Level 1.   Entrance onb Torrens St Pl RSVP no later than 22/08 to Jason Howard, Senior Project Manager Neighbourhood Liaison Lead Jason.Howard@mclarengroup.com. Read more »

The Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan The new Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan 2025-2040 has been formally adopted by Camden Council, bringing to a successful end the Forum’s efforts to revise the previous Plan that was adopted in 2018. The Council’s decision, taken at its regular meeting on 21 July 2025, means that the new Plan now enters into force, superseding the earlier document. The Plan takes its place alongside the Camden Local Plan and other statutory documents. People… Read more »

Last Updated on 26 August 2025 Supporters of this campaign will be disappointed to learn that Mr Justice Saini has declined to overturn the GLA’s planning decision of November 2024. Consistent with the apparent urgency of the AELTC’s requirements, judgment has been given within two weeks of the hearing. SWP is grateful for the careful consideration given by the Judge but has been advised that it should make an application for permission to appeal to… Read more »

At the cabinet meeting on Tuesday 8 July, Hounslow Council passed a Dogs Control Order, including an order banning commercial dogwalkers... Read more »

On 5 July 2025, hundreds gathered at the International Brigade memorial in London’s Jubilee Gardens for the annual commemoration, honoring the 2,500 volunteers from Britain and Ireland who fought fascism in Spain from 1936–39. The event, set beside the iconic sculpture by Ian Walters, brought together speakers, music, and wreath-laying to remember the Brigaders’ courage and legacy. Speakers included Gawain Little, General Secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions, and Meirian Jump, Director of… Read more »

The Bedford Park Society has launched a free publication: “Beautiful Bedford Park — a celebration of the suburb’s history and architecture” as part of the commemoration of this year’s 150th anniversary of the suburb. The 42-page publication tells the story of how the area was conceived and developed from 1875 when founder Jonathan Carr’s vision for a garden suburb became the model for many future suburbs. Articles on the architecture, interiors, gardens and open vistas highlight the… Read more »

The council is consulting local residents on ideas to improve St Peter’s Street and the area at the junction of Packington Street/Prebend Street. The suggestions from Islington include: planting the street trees; seating; cycle parking and public art. Isington wants residents’ views by 20 July. You can visit www.letstalk.islington.gov.uk/st-peters-projects or you can deliver the completed leaflet to The ARC community centre or South library in Essex Road. You can email to stpeters.project@islington.gov.uk. Read more »

On 25 June Michael Woods spoke to record audience on the Railways of South West London as part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival. A recording of the talk can be … Continue reading "Talk on railways of South West London" Read more »

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The Friends of St George’s Gardens invite you to… A party in the gardens! 2 – 5pm on Saturday 7th June. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of music and fun with: Jebb the Juggler Marama Cafe band Face painting Punch and Judy Bollywood dance workshop Gospel Oak Community Choir Second hand books Tea and cakes and more… All welcome – Free of charge The post Party in the gardens appeared first on FOSGG. Read more »

In summer and autumn 2024, audience research agency Indigo carried out a new study to better understand who visits Jubilee Gardens, how they use the space, and how they feel about it. The Jubilee Gardens visitor research 2024 builds on a similar study completed in 2016, allowing us to see what’s changed over time. The study involved face-to-face interviews in the Gardens, along with online surveys shared through local networks and community groups well as… Read more »

Exclusive location in Petersham at Elm Lodge. Tickets are now available for this year’s summer party so please let us know if you would like to attend. Guests will enjoy live music from the Richmond Jazz Band and excellent food by Saquis Indian Restaurant and fine wine. We are exceptionally lucky to be able to enjoy the garden of this beautiful and exclusive location for the evening. Due to restrictions on space just 60 tickets… Read more »

Exhibiting your artworks including ‘En Plein Air’ Painting & Drawing Inspired by Hampstead Heath and the surrounding area. Win up to £500 plus other prizes.  Let the Heath, Hampstead Village and surrounding area inspire you and inspire others. Picture the Heath is an annual drawing and painting exhibition which celebrates the Heath and its surrounding area, organised by Hampstead School of Art, an Art Fair Day event exhibition – part of Hampstead Summer Festival.   All… Read more »

Flooding in York (photo by Chris Gallagher on Unsplash) The Covid-19 pandemic saw people everywhere in Britain co-operating to support each other. Hampstead was no exception. Neighbours here gave help where it was needed and shopped and ran errands for those who could not. Refugee camp, photo by Salah Darwish on Unsplash Community resilience is our collective capacity to handle shock and disruption. In these increasingly difficult times, we need to cultivate it. The Neighbourhood… Read more »

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ThrowbackThursday and On this Day, VE Day celebrations on 8 May 1945 in Streatham.Alfred Chapman lived at 29 Angles Road for 60 years shares his photos. His mother organised the party which was outside 38/40 Angles RoadCan anyone fill in the gaps of the missing names?​Alfred was born in December 1939, and has no memories of his Father until after the the war:World War Two started in September 1939, I was born in the upstairs… Read more »

The Friends of St George’s Gardens invite you to… A guided walk for St George’s day With Camden Guide Daniel Hausherr. Sunday 27th April at 3.00 pm. Meet at the Handel Street entrance to the Gardens. The walk will last about an house and return to the Gardens, taking in historic Lambs Conduit Fields, fine houses, hospitals, garden squares, a water source and an undertaker’s premises. To book, please email us on friendsofstgeorges@hotmail.com – but… Read more »

Saturday 3rd May. Bromley (formerly ‘Broomleag’) gets its name from the profusion of broom that flowered on Martin’s Hill. The broom had all but disappeared by the 1980’s but it has revived and in recent years there has been a spectacular display of yellow flowers across the hillside. In the Glades, we will have: * An Exhibition about the Broom in Bromley and panels showing the history of Bromley. * pots of broom in flower… Read more »

Sunday, 11th May 2025.  11am to 5.30pm in St. Paul’s gardens. The nearest thing that we have to a Village Fete in Covent Garden. Everyone is welcome to this beautiful, fun, free event in the garden of St. Paul’s by the piazza. The weather is forecast to be almost entirely sunny!  Please come, chat to […] Read more »

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  The Jubilee Hall gym on Covent Garden Piazza is under threat of closure.  Plans have been halted to sell the 85 remaining years of its lease to a commercial body.  We are working to get it back into community hands and secure its future. The sports hall was established in 1984 after a campaign […] Read more »

Local residents never were, and are not now, against making better use of the O2 Sainsbury’s car park space and the former much-loved Homebase store, repurposing it for much-needed housing (especially genuinely affordable social housing). The scheme was unpopular amongst local residents, on the grounds of its excessive numbers of dwellings, population density and building heights and the inadequate green space provision for approximately 4500 new residents that it would bring to the only 5.7… Read more »

This advice is for dog lovers who also love the Heath! Did you know that the Heath has millions of dog visits per year? At a dog swimming pond in summer, we have counted over 100 dogs swimming in a single hour. These visits to the Heath are highly beneficial to dog health, and to our own. For many of us they mean healthy exercise and time in nature. Through no fault of their own,… Read more »

On Sunday, the closest weekend to St Blaise’s Day, the Friends of Bromley Town Parks and Gardens held a Well Dressing and Blessing ceremony, at St Blaise’s Well, in Bromley Palace Park. Over 40 people attended the event, and the proceedings were graced with the town’s Mayor, Cllr Dr David Jeffreys, with his wife. The well had been dressed by Jan, with an image of the saint wearing his red clock of Martyrdom. The park,… Read more »

AGM, The Society’s Annual General Meeting – Monday, 10th February 2025 at 7.30pm. at the Age Concern Hall, Oxford Road North, Chiswick W4. All Members are invited to attend this meeting Topics to be discussed include: The Society’s Annual Report and Accounts Election of Officers Latest planning news Anything else that concerns you. Amongst subjects for discussion are the development of the Chiswick Tower and the opportunity it presents to make essential improvements to Gunnersbury… Read more »

We will be having our Christmas drinks from 6.30pm at the Duchess pub, on the corner of the Goldhawk Road and Stamford Brook Road. It... Read more »

The Bedford Park Society’s special anniversary exhibition is on show from 15-22 September at St Michael & All Angels, Bath Road, Chiswick. September, 1915 (oil on panel) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922) Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne The exhibition The Community at Bedford Park 1875-2025 “Ahead of the World in Everything?” focuses on the community and communities of Bedford Park from its earliest days in 1875 through the decades to modern times. Stories and images paint a vivid… Read more »