Home and Family News & Updates
- 17th December 2012
Local Wimbledon businessman and author Patrick Shanahan takes the male viewpoint of finding love on the internet in his new book, Cupid’s Pursuit.
- 16th November 2012
The prospect of another New Year’s Eve can fill us with excitement – or dread! What does welcoming in 2013 hold in store for you?
- 16th November 2012
As the panto season approaches, we reflect on the role of the pantomime Dame – after all, what would a pantomime be without a Dame, or two? Answer: “Rubbish!”
- 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.
This Christmas 2012 the New Wimbledon Theatre follow in their tradition of ground-breaking pantomime casting by announcing the biggest and most exciting line-up to date for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, with Priscilla Presley as The Wicked Queen.
The suburbs are battling back against the rising tide of high street closures — with Raynes Park, a south-west London neighbourhood, at the forefront.
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.
- 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.
- 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.