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Wandle Events Page – Your Guide to What’s On!

Discover exciting happenings along the River Wandle, including river clean-ups, guided walks, volunteering opportunities, festivals, tours, riverside pub events, and fishing excursions.

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Shanty Singing on the River Wandle

Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: William Morris pub in Merton Abbey Mills, SW19
Shanty-Singing-on-the-River-Wandle

Enjoy three sets of Shanty Songs at an Edwardian bar next to the River Wandle. Drinks are half price until 8pm, and hot food is available.

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The Big River Watch – Spring 2024

Start date: May 3, 2024
End date: May 6, 2024
All-day event
Location: River Wandle
Big River Watch

South East Rivers Trust is inviting all nature lovers to download an App and spend just 15 minutes connecting with the river. The results will provide data to locate issues, pinpointing the priorities to improve our precious waterways.

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Tour of the London Sewing Machine Museum

Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 2:15 pm
Location: 292-312 Balham High Road, Tooting, SW17 7AA
London Sewing Machine Museum

The London Sewing Machine Museum is located in Tooting. It has one of the most extensive collections of sewing machines in the world. A resident expert will give a tour of the museum, and provide information about some of the most famous pieces in their collection.

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Sambrook’s Brewery Heritage Tour

Date: May 4, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Sambrook's Brewery, 40 Ram Street, SW18 1UR
Sambrooks brewery

John Hatch will lead a 60-minute tour. Sample two beers, visit the Heritage Centre, hear about artefacts and brewing, then enjoy a pint at Sambrook’s Brewery Tap.

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Wandering the Wandle River – Geological Undergrowth

Date: May 6, 2024
Time: 3:45 pm
Location: Wandsworth Park by Putt in the Park
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This walk explores the unique geology, ecosystem, and environment of the Wandle Valley, following a section of the Wandle River, from near the Thames and tracking its flow through King Georges Park.

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Talk: Uses of the Water of the River Wandle

Date: May 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Earlsfield Library, 276 Magdalene Park Road, SW18 3NY
mick-taylor

Mick Taylor will shine a light on the uses of the water of the River Wandle from being a water supply for London to pollution and disputes over its use. The talk is free, however booking is required. Please contact [email protected]

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UK River Summit

Date: May 21, 2024
Time: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Morden Hall
river summit

A new event to celebrate the beauty and diversity of rivers in the UK, and raise awareness of the challenges they face.

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Heritage Walk: King George’s Park to the Causeway

Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Earlsfield Station, Garratt Lane, SW18 3NY
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John Sheridan of the Wandle Industrial Museum will be leading a heritage walk along River Wandle, through King George’s Park, past Ram Brewery site to the river mouth. Explore industrial heritage’s impact on health. RSVP: [email protected]. Walk is free, donations welcome.

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Wandle Anglers Walk and Talk – Poulter Park

Date: May 25, 2024
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Poulter Park - Exact location TBC
Wandle Anglers

Roger Berry is running a fishing walk along the river Wandle. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts.

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‘Walkin in a Wandsworth Wonderland’ Guided Walk

Date: May 25, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Wandsworth Town Library, 9 Courthouse Way, SW18 4QG
wandsworth-town-walk

As it prepares a bid to be ‘London Borough of Culture 2025’ this tour reveals extraordinary stories from historic Wandsworth town centre! Led by Geoff Simmons, Summerstown182.

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Shanty Singing on the River Wandle

Date: June 6, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: William Morris pub in Merton Abbey Mills, SW19
sea-shany-singing

Enjoy three sets of Shanty Songs at an Edwardian bar next to the River Wandle. Drinks are half price until 8pm, and hot food is available.

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River Wandle & Wandsworth Canal Walk

Date: June 16, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Earlsfield Station (National Rail)
River-Wandle-Wandsworth-Canal

A guided walk of the River Wandle and Wandsworth Canal. Guided by Canal Guides.

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London Rivers Week

Start date: June 22, 2024
End date: June 30, 2024
Location: Multi-site
London Rivers Week

London Rivers Week is a week-long annual campaign inspiring the public to celebrate all of London’s rivers and the many projects taking place to protect them.

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Shanty Singing on the River Wandle

Date: July 4, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: William Morris pub in Merton Abbey Mills, SW19
sea-shany-singing-1

Enjoy three sets of Shanty Songs at an Edwardian bar next to the River Wandle. Drinks are half price until 8pm, and hot food is available.

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Heritage Walk: Colliers Wood Station to The Chapter House

Date: July 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Colliers Wood Station
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Wandle Industrial Museum Heritage Walk led by John Sheridan. RSVP: [email protected]. Walk is free but donations welcome.

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Shanty Singing on the River Wandle

Date: August 1, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: William Morris pub in Merton Abbey Mills, SW19
sea-shany-singing-2

Enjoy three sets of Shanty Songs at an Edwardian bar next to the River Wandle. Drinks are half price until 8pm, and hot food is available.

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Heritage Walk: Merton Civic Centre to Morden Hall Park

Date: August 19, 2024
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Merton Civic Centre
morden hall park

Wandle Industrial Museum Heritage Walk led by John Sheridan. Free of charge, donations welcome. RSVP: [email protected]

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Shanty Singing on the River Wandle

Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: William Morris pub in Merton Abbey Mills, SW19
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Enjoy three sets of Shanty Songs at an Edwardian bar next to the River Wandle. Drinks are half price until 8pm, and hot food is available.

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Wandle Fortnight

Start date: September 14, 2024
End date: September 29, 2024
Location: Multi-site
Wandle Fortnight

Wandle Fortnight is a celebration of the Wandle Valley run by the community for the community. The ninth Wandle Fortnight runs across three weekends from 14th to 29th September 2024.

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Heritage Walk: Morden Hall Park to The Chapter House

Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Morden Hall Park
merton priory chapter house

Wandle Industrial Museum Heritage Walk led by John Sheridan. Free of charge, donations welcome. RSVP: [email protected]

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Shanty Singing on the River Wandle

Date: October 3, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: William Morris pub in Merton Abbey Mills, SW19
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Enjoy three sets of Shanty Songs at an Edwardian bar next to the River Wandle. Drinks are half price until 8pm, and hot food is available.

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