PRESS RELEASES
Community gets together to plant trees
A project to plant trees in 15 different sites across the borough has been successfully completed. The community tree planting project was delivered by the council’s trees and parks teams in association with local schools, community groups, residents and parks friends’ groups. The council successfully applied for £17,800 from the Greater London Authority’s Greener City… Read More
Wandsworth Instructor and Coach wins the Community Coach of the Year Award 2019
On Wednesday 5 December 2019, the annual UK Coaching Awards took place at the Tower Hotel in London to award people and organisations who play an integral part in coaching groups or individuals across the country. Andrew Beech has worked hard within Wandsworth to provide a coaching service to those in the community to encourage… Read More
Community Tree planting sessions just started in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council successfully applied for a £17,800 grant from the Greater London Authority’s Greener City Fund and has put in an additional £7,400 into buying and planting 80 trees in the borough. Trees and Parks teams have reached out to a wide range of greenspace users as well as residents; particularly those who have shown… Read More
Barking up the right tree!
Logs from Wandsworth Council’s Battersea Park have been used to help create Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s first ever sensory garden. The garden acts as a stimulus for many of the dogs in need of care and can help improve their confidence. Logs from ash and oak trees in Battersea Park have also been dotted… Read More
PLANTING A FUTURE FOR OUR NATIONAL PARK CITY
To celebrate London becoming a National Park City Wandsworth Council are giving away 1,000 reusable and recyclable plant pots filled with flowers or herbs seeds. The plan is for you to grow the plant and then give it to a neighbour, colleague, chosen charity or group and help make London greener. It’s all part of… Read More
GOLD RUSH AT THE LONDON YOUTH GAMES
Wandsworth’s youngsters have run, kicked, netted, parried and hit the bullseye on their way to success at Europe’s largest youth sports competition. They won the Inner London Trophy, awarded to the inner London borough with the highest score across all disciplines, came third overall out of 32 boroughs, and claimed gold in male and female… Read More
Love Parks Week
Once again it’s time to show some park love in a celebration of the wonderful green spaces of Wandsworth. Running from July 12 to July 21 Love Parks Week is a nationwide celebration and the perfect opportunity to enjoy your favourite park, or perhaps explore new ones. It’s all part of Wandsworth Council’s six-month celebration… Read More
VETS AC
A 5 mile road race, promoted by the Veterans Athletics Club. Tuesday 9th July 2019, Battersea Park Start 19:00 Bandstand Finish 20:00 Carriage Drive
Wandsworth Council’s Battersea Park Dog 2019
Thank you for coming to Wandsworth Council’s Battersea Park Dog Show A record-breaking number of dog owners entered their pet for the Battersea Park Dog Show on Sunday (June 23), raising £831 for the Friends of Battersea Park. The Mayor of Wandsworth Cllr Jane Cooper opened the popular event which attracted over 6,000 visitors, a… Read More
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