Thursday 7 June, 2pm Guided walk: Wildlife Walk on the Common Organised by the Tooting Common Heritage Project A wildlife walk focusing on habitat restoration on Tooting Common. Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the outdoors and weather. The event will involve walking on uneven surfaces and crossing roads and cycle paths. Meet at… Read More
Tuesday 5 June, 2pm Guided walk: Hidden Heritage: the wildlife wonders of the Wandle Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture Take a walk upstream from the mouth of the River Wandle to King Georges Park to learn more about the wildlife on the river and measures to enhance habitats. Meet at the junction of The… Read More
Thursday 31 May, 6pm Guided Walk: the historic and notable graves of Putney Vale Cemetery Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture A guided, leisurely walk around the cemetery visiting many of the notable and historic graves. Please expect to walk about 1½ miles. Some steep inclines. Meet at the crematorium carpark at the top of… Read More
Thursday 31 May, 4pm Guided Walk: the historic and notable graves of Putney Vale Cemetery Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture A guided, leisurely walk around the cemetery visiting many of the notable and historic graves. Please expect to walk about 1½ miles. Some steep inclines. Meet at the crematorium carpark at the top of… Read More
Wednesday 30 May, 6.30pm Guided walk: Best of Battersea’s Trees Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture Take in the historic and notable trees of Battersea Park. Meet at the Bandstand in the Park. Free • Please register interest by sending email to hello@enablelc.org (quote ‘Heritage Festival’ in the subject line)
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 May, 10am to 4pm Two day workshop: Watercolour Landscape Painting Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture A two day workshop exploring this historic landscape and vista, initially in the studio and then outside along the Putney riverside and parks (weather permitting). You will be working on quick drawings in sketchbooks… Read More
Tuesday 29th May, 6.30pm Talk: Spies on the Common Paul McCue, Secret WW2 Learning Network A talk and presentation on the M.I.5 London Reception Centre, located in the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building on Wandsworth Common during WW2. Battersea Library, 265 Lavender Hill SW11 1JB FREE • Please book in advance: hello@enablelc.org (quote ‘Heritage Festival’ in… Read More
Tuesday 29 May, 2 to 4pm Workshop: Photographing Battersea’s Riverside Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture Photograph the historic landmarks of Battersea Park and riverside, benefiting from technical and creative guidance from Putney School of Art & Design’s photography tutor. You will need a camera or a smartphone. Meet at London Peace Pagoda on the… Read More
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 May, 10am to 4pm Two day workshop: Watercolour Landscape Painting Organised by Enable Leisure and Culture A two day workshop exploring this historic landscape and vista, initially in the studio and then outside along the Putney riverside and parks (weather permitting). You will be working on quick drawings in sketchbooks… Read More
Saturday 26 May, 10am to 2pm Drop in session: Tooting Common Maps Organised by the Tooting Common Heritage Project View a collection of historical maps and drawings relating to parks and green open spaces in Wandsworth. The focus is Tooting Common but a selection of maps from other green open spaces in the borough will… Read More