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Merton Abbey Mills
'Wimbledon's unique riverside centre' - with a varity of shops, a weekend Market, arts & crafts, food, heritage, theatre and music.

Morden Hall Park (National Trust)
Morden Hall Park is a former deer park with a network of waterways. It boasts historic mills and buildings dating from the 18th century as well as craft workshops and gardens.

Wandsworth Environment Forum
Wansworth Environment Forum (WEF) is a voluntary association which brings together residents and representatives of community groups to discuss their local environmental concern and initiate positive actions.

Groundwork Merton
Groundwork have involved in various aspects of the Festival and have been involved in its planning.

Museum of London Archaeology Service
The Archaeology department of the Museum of London have provided archaeological displays for the Festival at the Chapterhouse and some of its employees have been very involved with the organisation of the Festival.

Thames 21
A community conservation organisation. It organises and provides support for local groups to clean up stretches of the Thames and its tributaries. They have organised clean-ups for the Festival.

Sustrans
National organisation promoting sustainable transport, in particular the National Cycle Network, a network of quiet and off-road routes for cycling and walking.

Wandsworth Cycling Campaign
Wandsworth branch of the national network of cycle campaigns. WCC campaigns on cycle related issues and promotes cycling. WCC are one of the organisers of the cycle rides that take place during the Festival.

Sutton Cycling Club
Sutton Cycling Club provides opportunities for young people under 18 to cycle in safety under the supervision of experienced riders and coaches. SCC is sponsored by De Ver Cycles of Streatham SW16. Contact Clive Oxx on 0208 647 0766 or Julian.Mcgovern@ntlworld.com

Wandle Industrial Museum
Museum of the Industrial Heritage of the Wandle. Members of the Museum have been very much involved in the Festival's organisation. Much useful information about the Wandle's heritage can be found here. The site includes a map of the Wandle Trail and hosts a forum for discussion about the river.

The Ramblers
Local members of the Ramblers Association organise the walks that take place along the Wandle during the Festival and have been involved in the general Festival organisation.

Pollards Hill Cyclists
Local cycling group based in the Mitcham area.

Honeywood Museum
Heritage centre based in 17th building by Carshalton Ponds.

Wandsworth Society
Forum for discussing and campaigning on issues that affect Wandsworth.

The Wandle Trust
An ecological charity committed to cleaning up the River Wandle, and organises 'Trout in the Classroom'.

Sutton Ecology Centre
Sutton's centre for learning about nature and the environment.

Wandle Heritage
Wandle Heritage exists to promote education about and recreation around the Wandle.

Deen City Farm
Deen City Farm is an urban farm near Merton Abbey Mills. Right on the banks of the Wandle it provides an excellent day out for the family.

Wimbledon College of Art
Wimbledon School of Art have been involved in providing artistic activities for the Festival.

London Wildlife Trust
London Wildlife Trust is a gateway to the natural wonders of London. It coordinates the activities of many local WIldlife Trust groups across the capital and provides a wealth of information and activities to the public.

Battersea Canoe Club
Battersea Canoeists take a trip down the river during the Festival.

Dick Philpot
Dick is a Wimbledon born and bred singer songwriter and a frequent live performer . Dick sings what he describes as 'South London Folk' and many of his song feature his growing up around the River Wandle.

Viv Philpot
Viv is a community artist, specialising in print, dye and stitch, and is currently working with local schools and community groups providing bespoke textile based workshops.

Lifetime Tennis Wandsworth and Putney
Provides tennis programs that encourage participation in the local community for both children and adults.

Bat Conservation Trust
The Bat Conservation Trust is the only UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats. Through the new Count Bat project, BCT is looking to engage new and wider audiences in bat conservation.

Friends of Beddington Park
The Friends is an independent organisation seeking to promote Beddington and Grange parks for their heritage, wildlife and leisure amenities, and to improve the provision of amenities and facilities in the Park either through public funding, by public private partnership or fundraising.

Organisations supporting the 2008 Festival

South London Partnership
The South London Partnership is a strategic partnership formed of Local Authority bodies and other groups, working to sustain the growth of South London. SLP funding helped to establish the Wandle Festival.

Powownow
Powownow are a telephone conferencing company who have very kindly donated resources for the Festival info-line (0870 714 0750).

Waitrose
Waitrose have kindly provided refreshments for cyclists during the Festival.

Asda
Asda have kindly provided refreshments for cyclists during the Festival.

National Bike Week
An annual week of cycling-related events that takes place in June, of which the Festival is a part.

Wandsworth Borough Council
Wandsworth Borough Council is organising and provides resources and activities for the Festival.

Merton Council
Merton Council provides resources and activities for the Festival.

Sutton Council
Sutton Council provides resources and activities for the Festival.

The City Bridge Trust
City Bridge Trust has supported the Festival in 2005, 2007 and 2008. The core funding has been crucial to the event's success.

The West London River Group
A consortium of groups working together to improve the environs of the Thames in West London. Address: 62 Richford Street, London, W6 7HP. Tel: 020 8740 8851

Cray Angler's Conservation Group
A Thames 21 adopt-a-river group on the River Cray in Bexley, South-East London/North-West Kent. they cover all aspects of conservation, angling guidelines and safe practice,educational activities and community & business participation.

Thames Strategy - Kew to Chelsea
A partnership of private, public and community-based bodies (including the West London River Group) that "seeks to provide a long term vision and the basis for a more holistic approach to the many complex and interrelated issues relating to planning, management and use [of the Thames]."

St George's Hospital Charity
St George's Hospital sits at the heart of Tooting, in Wandsworth, serving the local community and beyond. St George's Hospital Charity aims to use the money it i’s given to bring real benefits to patients and staff in areas where the St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is not able to make grants or cannot stretch its budget.

Links to sustainable projects and events

Share the Car
A car-sharing scheme for South and West London.

London Sustainability Week - Love London
A three-week programme of events that runs in June each year, of which the Festival is a part. Have a look here to find out about other events that deal with sustainability issues in London.

London Cycling Campaign
The homepages of the London-wide cycling campaign. Click here if you like bikes!

Environment Agency
Public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.

Friends of the Earth
National and local environmental campaign group.

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	Links Groups involved in the Festival Merton Abbey Mills 'Wimbledon's unique riverside centre' - with a varity of shops, a weekend Market, arts & crafts, food, heritage, theatre and music. Morden Hall Park (National Trust) Morden Hall Park is a former deer park with a network of waterways. It boasts historic mills and buildings dating from the 18th century as well as craft workshops and gardens. Wandsworth Environment Forum Wansworth Environment Forum (WEF) is a voluntary association which brings together residents and representatives of community groups to discuss their local environmental concern and initiate positive actions. Groundwork Merton Groundwork have involved in various aspects of the Festival and have been involved in its planning. Museum of London Archaeology Service The Archaeology department of the Museum of London have provided archaeological displays for the Festival at the Chapterhouse and some of its employees have been very involved with the organisation of the Festival. Thames 21 A community conservation organisation. It organises and provides support for local groups to clean up stretches of the Thames and its tributaries. They have organised clean-ups for the Festival. Sustrans National organisation promoting sustainable transport, in particular the National Cycle Network, a network of quiet and off-road routes for cycling and walking. Wandsworth Cycling Campaign Wandsworth branch of the national network of cycle campaigns. WCC campaigns on cycle related issues and promotes cycling. WCC are one of the organisers of the cycle rides that take place during the Festival. Sutton Cycling Club Sutton Cycling Club provides opportunities for young people under 18 to cycle in safety under the supervision of experienced riders and coaches. SCC is sponsored by De Ver Cycles of Streatham SW16. Contact Clive Oxx on 0208 647 0766 or Julian.Mcgovern@ntlworld.com Wandle Industrial Museum Museum of the Industrial Heritage of the Wandle. Members of the Museum have been very much involved in the Festival's organisation. Much useful information about the Wandle's heritage can be found here. The site includes a map of the Wandle Trail and hosts a forum for discussion about the river. The Ramblers Local members of the Ramblers Association organise the walks that take place along the Wandle during the Festival and have been involved in the general Festival organisation. Pollards Hill Cyclists Local cycling group based in the Mitcham area. Honeywood Museum Heritage centre based in 17th building by Carshalton Ponds. Wandsworth Society Forum for discussing and campaigning on issues that affect Wandsworth. The Wandle Trust An ecological charity committed to cleaning up the River Wandle, and organises 'Trout in the Classroom'. Sutton Ecology Centre Sutton's centre for learning about nature and the environment. Wandle Heritage Wandle Heritage exists to promote education about and recreation around the Wandle. Deen City Farm Deen City Farm is an urban farm near Merton Abbey Mills. Right on the banks of the Wandle it provides an excellent day out for the family. Wimbledon College of Art Wimbledon School of Art have been involved in providing artistic activities for the Festival. London Wildlife Trust London Wildlife Trust is a gateway to the natural wonders of London. It coordinates the activities of many local WIldlife Trust groups across the capital and provides a wealth of information and activities to the public. Battersea Canoe Club Battersea Canoeists take a trip down the river during the Festival. Dick Philpot Dick is a Wimbledon born and bred singer songwriter and a frequent live performer . Dick sings what he describes as 'South London Folk' and many of his song feature his growing up around the River Wandle. Viv Philpot Viv is a community artist, specialising in print, dye and stitch, and is currently working with local schools and community groups providing bespoke textile based workshops. Lifetime Tennis Wandsworth and Putney Provides tennis programs that encourage participation in the local community for both children and adults. Bat Conservation Trust The Bat Conservation Trust is the only UK organisation solely devoted to the conservation of bats and their habitats. Through the new Count Bat project, BCT is looking to engage new and wider audiences in bat conservation. Friends of Beddington Park The Friends is an independent organisation seeking to promote Beddington and Grange parks for their heritage, wildlife and leisure amenities, and to improve the provision of amenities and facilities in the Park either through public funding, by public private partnership or fundraising. Organisations supporting the 2008 Festival South London Partnership The South London Partnership is a strategic partnership formed of Local Authority bodies and other groups, working to sustain the growth of South London. SLP funding helped to establish the Wandle Festival. Powownow Powownow are a telephone conferencing company who have very kindly donated resources for the Festival info-line (0870 714 0750). Waitrose Waitrose have kindly provided refreshments for cyclists during the Festival. Asda Asda have kindly provided refreshments for cyclists during the Festival. National Bike Week An annual week of cycling-related events that takes place in June, of which the Festival is a part. Wandsworth Borough Council Wandsworth Borough Council is organising and provides resources and activities for the Festival. Merton Council Merton Council provides resources and activities for the Festival. Sutton Council Sutton Council provides resources and activities for the Festival. The City Bridge Trust City Bridge Trust has supported the Festival in 2005, 2007 and 2008. The core funding has been crucial to the event's success. The West London River Group A consortium of groups working together to improve the environs of the Thames in West London. Address: 62 Richford Street, London, W6 7HP. Tel: 020 8740 8851 Cray Angler's Conservation Group A Thames 21 adopt-a-river group on the River Cray in Bexley, South-East London/North-West Kent. they cover all aspects of conservation, angling guidelines and safe practice,educational activities and community & business participation. Thames Strategy - Kew to Chelsea A partnership of private, public and community-based bodies (including the West London River Group) that "seeks to provide a long term vision and the basis for a more holistic approach to the many complex and interrelated issues relating to planning, management and use [of the Thames]." St George's Hospital Charity St George's Hospital sits at the heart of Tooting, in Wandsworth, serving the local community and beyond. St George's Hospital Charity aims to use the money it i’s given to bring real benefits to patients and staff in areas where the St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is not able to make grants or cannot stretch its budget. Links to sustainable projects and events Share the Car A car-sharing scheme for South and West London. London Sustainability Week - Love London A three-week programme of events that runs in June each year, of which the Festival is a part. Have a look here to find out about other events that deal with sustainability issues in London. London Cycling Campaign The homepages of the London-wide cycling campaign. Click here if you like bikes! Environment Agency Public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. Friends of the Earth National and local environmental campaign group.