Wandsworth Activities

Saturday 5th June

Come and try cycling sessions

10am-3pm Learn to ride or improve your cycling skills with Bikeability accredited instructors. Free cycle hire or bring your own bike. Suitable for children age 6 and over and adults. Free local cycle map. No booking required.
Aspire Centre, 337 Merton Road, London SW185JU. Contact Fred Ellis at Pedal4Health on 0208 393 7724 or 07915 090 571; www.pedal4health.co.uk

Get healthy living advice from Wandsworth PCT and find out what they offer.
Emily.DeNobrega@wpct.nhs.uk or Tel 020 8812 7614

St George’s Hospital Charity’s Sponsored Walk

9.30am from Wandsworth Town Station. A team from St George’s wend their way along the Wandle on a sponsored 11.4 mile walk, stopping for lunch at Morden Hall Park, then continuing to Wandle Park Tram Stop. All money raised will go to enhancing the environment at St George’s Hospital. All ages and abilities welcome! Details and sponsorship forms: Sarah Hart 0208 725 4916, giving@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Join the Ramblers for an easy pace walk

9.30am Suitable for everyone. Take the day to cover the length of the river: 11.4 miles. For a shorter walk, you can head either north or south from any of the points and at any of the times shown below. Stop for lunch at the Rose Garden, Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the café. Drinks provided.
From Wandsworth Town Station to Morden Hall Park contact John on 0208 789 3064
From Wandle Park Tram Stop to Morden Hall Park contact Melanie on 07944 833605
From Morden Hall Park to Wandle Park Tram Stop contact Peter on 0208 641 4339

Cycle Ride: Exploring the Wandle Trail

10.30am Relaxed, 5 mile guided cycle ride starting from King George’s Park, following the signed route to Morden Hall Park, passing Merton Abbey Mills and Deen City Farm. Cycle treasure hunt for the kids in the afternoon at Morden Hall Park. Meet at the Leisure Centre, Mapleton Road. Led by experienced SUSTRANS Rangers. No unaccompanied children.
Leader Alan Williams alanrw52vr@googlemail.com

Sunday 6th June

Wildlife walk along the Wandle in Wandsworth

10.30am Walk north along the Wandle looking at the wildlife that can be seen and assessing how the industrial heritage has influenced how nature can use the river. Approximately 2 hours; 1.5 miles. Meet at the corner of Bodmin and Acuba Roads, SW18, off Merton Road Valerie Selby, Biodiversity Officer.
For more information contact biodiversity@wandsworth.gov.uk or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/biodiversity

An Industrial Town – The Wandle Through Wandsworth

2pm An introduction to the industrial history and development of Wandsworth Town. Walking up to theThames, along the Causeway to Armoury Way, ending at Wandsworth Museum on West Hill. Meet at the corner of Mapleton Road and Garrett Lane SW18.
Led by Sean Creighton. Contact sean.creighton@btinternet or call 020 8640 2014

In King George’s Park from 11am to 5pm

Pond Dipping in the Park

11am-4pm A chance to discover the wildlife living in and around the River Wandle.
London Wildlife Trust. Contact Tony Chadwick on tchadwick@wildlondon.org.uk or visit www.wildlondon.org.uk

Burntwood Green Wandle Group

Burntwood students have been working with the Wandle Trust to help clean up the River Wandle close to Burntwood School. Students will be on hand to share their enthusiasm for the river and to talk about their project.
For more information call Sarah Brack on 020 8378 4041, email press@burntwood.wandsworth.sch.uk or visit www.burntwoodschool.com

Be Floodwise

Come find out if you are at risk from flooding and how to be prepared. Free Flood Games and Inspector Downpaw masks available for kids.
Environment Agency: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood or Floodline 0845 988 1188.

Your views on the Wandle

Tell us what you think about the River Wandle and King Georges Park; share your stories and ideas. Also find out about invasive plant species along the river and information on how to recognise, record and manage them.
Wandsworth Parks Service. Contact 020 8871 6347, email biodiversity@wandsworth.gov.uk or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/biodiversity

Looking for Cleaner Air!

Find out how you can help to improve air quality, including greener transport and free air quality services. Test your environmental knowledge to win prizes.
WBC Environmental Initiatives Team. Contact eiteam@wandsworth.gov.uk

Pest control

Advice on pest control matters and to show the services the team provides for the residents of the Borough.
Environmental Services 020 8871 6143 or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/431/pest_control/119/pest_control/1

Green Pledge, Recycling and Waste Minimisation

See what a difference you can make when you reduce waste, recycle and make a Green Pledge.
Waste Policy and Projects Officer. Call 020 8871 6233 or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/save, www.wandsworth.gov.uk/recycling or www.wandsworth.gov.uk/greenpledge

Cycle Corner

Pick up cycle route maps and other handy cycling freebies. Ask questions, get advice. Race your friends on static racing bikes. Get your cycle security marked and safety checked.
WBC Technical Services, Strattons Cycles, Tooting Bec Cycling Club. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/cycling

Cycling in Wandsworth and Beyond

Find out more about cycling in our borough and beyond. Want to cycle to work or for shopping? We can provide support and encouragement. Wandsworth Cycling Campaign - info@wandsworthcyclists.org.uk

King George’s Park near the Lake: Activities from 11am-5pm

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? Mammoth bones to Roman settlements to World War II bombs! Or who lived here? Writers, singers, politicians, actors, war heroes, highwaymen and scoundrels.
Wandsworth Museum. Call 0208 870 6060, email andrew.leitch@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk or visit www.wandsworthmuseum.co.uk

Make recycled litter into art! Artist Kevin Herlihy. For more information on my work email info@kevinherlihy.co.uk or visit www.kevinherlihy.co.uk

Make, decorate and fly your own fish kite Green Theme Craft Workshops www.greentheme.makingithappen.co.uk Contact Jill Nicholas on 01344 423 068 or email jill_nicholas@yahoo.co.uk

Archaeology for children Try your hand at an ancient craft – make a Roman mosaic for our Wandle wall. See if you can dig up stuff that Romans and other early Londoners left behind; from pots to pipes and from bones to stones. Archaeologist Becky Wallower.

Make a Wandle animal hat Using lots of different craft materials, make an animal hat of your choice and customize it your own way. A fun, creative way to think about animals and the environment. Artists Helen Jacobs/Julia Iwasz. Email hels.jacobs@googlemail.com or juliaiwasz@hotmail.com or visit www.HelenJacobs.com

Music in the Park Singer/songwriter Dick Philpot performs an acoustic set including ‘The Red River’ and ‘Take a Walk with Me’ about growing up near the River Wandle. Hear Dick’s songs at www.myspace.com/dickphilpot and follow Dick at www.southlondonfolk.co.uk

Drawing and Watercolours Make your own special scene of the Wandle or colour one of the outlines of scenes from Wandle culture and wildlife. WVF volunteers.

Mini Orienteering, Henna Tattooing Girlguiding UK For SW London. Contact Hannah Crane on 07932 648 035, email hannahcrane@hotmail.com or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk

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	Wandsworth Activities Saturday 5th June Come and try cycling sessions 10am-3pm Learn to ride or improve your cycling skills with Bikeability accredited instructors. Free cycle hire or bring your own bike. Suitable for children age 6 and over and adults. Free local cycle map. No booking required. Aspire Centre, 337 Merton Road, London SW185JU. Contact Fred Ellis at Pedal4Health on 0208 393 7724 or 07915 090 571; www.pedal4health.co.uk Get healthy living advice from Wandsworth PCT and find out what they offer. Emily.DeNobrega@wpct.nhs.uk or Tel 020 8812 7614 St George’s Hospital Charity’s Sponsored Walk 9.30am from Wandsworth Town Station. A team from St George’s wend their way along the Wandle on a sponsored 11.4 mile walk, stopping for lunch at Morden Hall Park, then continuing to Wandle Park Tram Stop. All money raised will go to enhancing the environment at St George’s Hospital. All ages and abilities welcome! Details and sponsorship forms: Sarah Hart 0208 725 4916, giving@stgeorges.nhs.uk Join the Ramblers for an easy pace walk 9.30am Suitable for everyone. Take the day to cover the length of the river: 11.4 miles. For a shorter walk, you can head either north or south from any of the points and at any of the times shown below. Stop for lunch at the Rose Garden, Morden Hall Park. Bring a picnic or eat at the café. Drinks provided. From Wandsworth Town Station to Morden Hall Park contact John on 0208 789 3064 From Wandle Park Tram Stop to Morden Hall Park contact Melanie on 07944 833605 From Morden Hall Park to Wandle Park Tram Stop contact Peter on 0208 641 4339 Cycle Ride: Exploring the Wandle Trail 10.30am Relaxed, 5 mile guided cycle ride starting from King George’s Park, following the signed route to Morden Hall Park, passing Merton Abbey Mills and Deen City Farm. Cycle treasure hunt for the kids in the afternoon at Morden Hall Park. Meet at the Leisure Centre, Mapleton Road. Led by experienced SUSTRANS Rangers. No unaccompanied children. Leader Alan Williams alanrw52vr@googlemail.com Sunday 6th June Wildlife walk along the Wandle in Wandsworth 10.30am Walk north along the Wandle looking at the wildlife that can be seen and assessing how the industrial heritage has influenced how nature can use the river. Approximately 2 hours; 1.5 miles. Meet at the corner of Bodmin and Acuba Roads, SW18, off Merton Road Valerie Selby, Biodiversity Officer. For more information contact biodiversity@wandsworth.gov.uk or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/biodiversity An Industrial Town – The Wandle Through Wandsworth 2pm An introduction to the industrial history and development of Wandsworth Town. Walking up to theThames, along the Causeway to Armoury Way, ending at Wandsworth Museum on West Hill. Meet at the corner of Mapleton Road and Garrett Lane SW18. Led by Sean Creighton. Contact sean.creighton@btinternet or call 020 8640 2014 In King George’s Park from 11am to 5pm Pond Dipping in the Park 11am-4pm A chance to discover the wildlife living in and around the River Wandle. London Wildlife Trust. Contact Tony Chadwick on tchadwick@wildlondon.org.uk or visit www.wildlondon.org.uk Burntwood Green Wandle Group Burntwood students have been working with the Wandle Trust to help clean up the River Wandle close to Burntwood School. Students will be on hand to share their enthusiasm for the river and to talk about their project. For more information call Sarah Brack on 020 8378 4041, email press@burntwood.wandsworth.sch.uk or visit www.burntwoodschool.com Be Floodwise Come find out if you are at risk from flooding and how to be prepared. Free Flood Games and Inspector Downpaw masks available for kids. Environment Agency: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/flood or Floodline 0845 988 1188. Your views on the Wandle Tell us what you think about the River Wandle and King Georges Park; share your stories and ideas. Also find out about invasive plant species along the river and information on how to recognise, record and manage them. Wandsworth Parks Service. Contact 020 8871 6347, email biodiversity@wandsworth.gov.uk or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/biodiversity Looking for Cleaner Air! Find out how you can help to improve air quality, including greener transport and free air quality services. Test your environmental knowledge to win prizes. WBC Environmental Initiatives Team. Contact eiteam@wandsworth.gov.uk Pest control Advice on pest control matters and to show the services the team provides for the residents of the Borough. Environmental Services 020 8871 6143 or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/info/431/pest_control/119/pest_control/1 Green Pledge, Recycling and Waste Minimisation See what a difference you can make when you reduce waste, recycle and make a Green Pledge. Waste Policy and Projects Officer. Call 020 8871 6233 or visit www.wandsworth.gov.uk/save, www.wandsworth.gov.uk/recycling or www.wandsworth.gov.uk/greenpledge Cycle Corner Pick up cycle route maps and other handy cycling freebies. Ask questions, get advice. Race your friends on static racing bikes. Get your cycle security marked and safety checked. WBC Technical Services, Strattons Cycles, Tooting Bec Cycling Club. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/cycling Cycling in Wandsworth and Beyond Find out more about cycling in our borough and beyond. Want to cycle to work or for shopping? We can provide support and encouragement. Wandsworth Cycling Campaign - info@wandsworthcyclists.org.uk King George’s Park near the Lake: Activities from 11am-5pm Have you ever wondered what lies beneath your feet? Mammoth bones to Roman settlements to World War II bombs! Or who lived here? Writers, singers, politicians, actors, war heroes, highwaymen and scoundrels. Wandsworth Museum. Call 0208 870 6060, email andrew.leitch@wandsworthmuseum.co.uk or visit www.wandsworthmuseum.co.uk Make recycled litter into art! Artist Kevin Herlihy. For more information on my work email info@kevinherlihy.co.uk or visit www.kevinherlihy.co.uk Make, decorate and fly your own fish kite Green Theme Craft Workshops www.greentheme.makingithappen.co.uk Contact Jill Nicholas on 01344 423 068 or email jill_nicholas@yahoo.co.uk Archaeology for children Try your hand at an ancient craft – make a Roman mosaic for our Wandle wall. See if you can dig up stuff that Romans and other early Londoners left behind; from pots to pipes and from bones to stones. Archaeologist Becky Wallower. Make a Wandle animal hat Using lots of different craft materials, make an animal hat of your choice and customize it your own way. A fun, creative way to think about animals and the environment. Artists Helen Jacobs/Julia Iwasz. Email hels.jacobs@googlemail.com or juliaiwasz@hotmail.com or visit www.HelenJacobs.com Music in the Park Singer/songwriter Dick Philpot performs an acoustic set including ‘The Red River’ and ‘Take a Walk with Me’ about growing up near the River Wandle. Hear Dick’s songs at www.myspace.com/dickphilpot and follow Dick at www.southlondonfolk.co.uk Drawing and Watercolours Make your own special scene of the Wandle or colour one of the outlines of scenes from Wandle culture and wildlife. WVF volunteers. Mini Orienteering, Henna Tattooing Girlguiding UK For SW London. Contact Hannah Crane on 07932 648 035, email hannahcrane@hotmail.com or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk