In the Evening News & Updates
- 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!”
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.
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
- 13th June 2012
Raynes Park in Merton continues to be developed. It is changing rapidly – and hopefully we would all agree that these changes are for the better. Here's an update ( May 2012 )on what's happening locally.
A Wimbledon restaurants has changed name and is bringing more of the world’s cuisines to the area. Jimmy’s Spices on The Broadway changed its name to Jimmy’s World Grill and Bar, bringing a fusion of some of the world’s finest cuisines’ all for one price.