Culture News & Updates
Wimbledon’s own Musical Express has been recognised for its quality and excellence in delivering fun-packed and interactive music classes by being nominated in the 6th National What’s on Junior Awards - Best Local Activity for the Under 5s.
In September 2011 NHS South West London and St. Mary's University College launched the LiveWell Sutton and Merton Project - a free health improvement service that is available to anyone over the age of 18 who lives and/or works in Sutton and Merton.
40 The Hill in Wimbledon hosted a ‘taster event’ for invitees to sample the expertly made and artistically presented Modern European cuisine: an evolution of European cuisines like French, Italian and Spanish, and our own often underrated, British cuisine.
- 21st February 2012
In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day because it is the one day of the year when almost everyone eats a pancake.In 2012 Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Day - is on Tuesday 21 February.
Another successful 14 Days of Love Campaign came to an end on the 15th February 2012. The response from people throughout Wimbledon and Merton, has been terrific with record number of testimonials submitted in support of the area’s local businesses.
The Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District (BID) ballot result was announced late last week. Wimbledon businesses voted overwhelmingly in favour of implementing this exciting new business-led, business-funded body for Wimbledon town centre.
Fun and exciting events that are coming up in February 2012 at Kingsmeadow Live at The Cherry Red Records Stadium in Kingston upon Thames, including Chas Hodges and his Band as well as well as a Darts Tournament and An Evening with Wayne ‘Hawaii 501’
A prolific South London thief was recently jailed for a string of burglaries. However, before being jailed the burglar Reid handed police a checklist of anti-burglary steps that householders should take if they want to avoid being targeted.
To celebrate the Olympics 2012, Paul Strank Roofing will be hosting a star-studded Charity Gala in September 2012 in aid of the Shooting Star CHASE Hospice and One Life charities at the Bank of England Sports Centre, South West London.
Southside House, the historic home on the edge of Wimbledon Common was badly damaged by fire in November 2010. Following eleven months of major restoration and repair, its doors will open again this coming Easter.