Hobbies and Pastimes News & Updates
- 16th November 2012
Online shopping is all very well and good, but if you’re looking for a seasonal something that doesn’t pop up in an Amazon search, a Christmas market is a great place to visit.
Two of London's most popular fireworks displays on Bonfire Night 2012 will take place in Wimbledon Park and Morden Park on 3rd and 4th November.
With the ever popular fireworks displays on bonfire night in Wimbledon and Merton rapidly approaching, this feature has very kindly been submitted by the London Fire brigade with our safety in mind.
Halloween is a holiday annually celebrated on 31 October. The word ‘Halloween’ derives from the term ‘All Hallows Eve’ as, historically, the 31 October is the day before All Saint’s Day. Find out more about Halloween in general and what you can do at Halloween 2012 in London in this informative piece.
- 5th October 2012
Wimbledon Bookfest 2012 launched with a talk by Sir John Major – a former Rutlish school pupil - at The Polka Theatre on Saturday 29th September. This year the Festival will feature many speakers with local connections.
- 21st September 2012
Wimbledon launches its first film festival 15 - 21 October 2012
- 11th September 2012
Join the hunt for all kinds of second hand treasures at Wimbledon’s finest car-boot sale.
- 4th September 2012
A politician in London - the leader of the London Borough of Merton Council - has decided to take the ultimate nearby vacation and will take his holiday very close to home.
- 23rd July 2012
The Olympic Torch is coming to Wimbledon and Merton on Monday 23 July, at around 3.30pm – 5.30pm. Come along and join in, be part of history and make this a day to remember.