Save the Dates for…
Activities and events at
Southfields Library
SEPTEMBER
https://www.better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/southfields-library/whats-on
Coming up, with more details next time
BIG RIVER WATCH – September 2026
https://theriverstrust.org/take-action/the-big-river-watch
ARTISTS OPEN HOUSE’
3rd/4th and 10th/11th October
Events for ‘CULTURE VULTURES’!
Three unique local opportunities below:
NATIONAL OPERA STUDIO
9TH September 1.15pm
2 CHAPEL YARD SW18 4HZ
Did you know that the National Opera Studio is right here on our doorstep? This is ‘finishing school’ for some of the big opera stars of the future!
Concerts are often FREE, like this one…https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/event/wandsworth-wednesday-free-lunchtime-recital-13/#form-9636
‘PUTNEY MUSIC’ – 14th September – Bob Chilcott
‘Putney Music’ meets fortnightly Sept-March in Dryburgh Hall, Putney Leisure Centre.
Each meeting features a celebrated musician who talks about their life & work.
Bob Chilcott starts the season on the 14th Sept. Choir-singers will know his name & his well-loved compositions Don’t miss the chance to meet him in person!
Details of this & future meetings at: https://putneymusic.org.uk/
WIMBLEDON COMMON OPEN DAY
Sunday 13th September 10.30am-5.00pm
Residents will remember that the WPCC (Wimbledon & Putney Commons Conservateurs) Open Day Sept 2025 sadly had to be cancelled, mainly because of likely high winds impacting the adventurous displays that were planned.
Lets hope the weather will be kinder for 2026. The special arena event is a BMX bike display, but lots more:
‘This popular annual family day celebrates the Commons with a behind the scenes look at the stables, equestrian displays, the wacky dog show, fairground rides, craft stalls, music & of course lots of food and drink!
https://www.wpcc.org.uk/things-to-do/events/profile/commons-open-day-1
OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL
12th – 20th September
Sign up to visit properties throughout London not usually accessible to the public. There are a few in Wandsworth & Wimbledon https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/
Run by Open City‘a charity dedicated to making London & its architecture more open, accessible & equitable’
WESTERN RIVERSIDE WASTE AUTHORITY (WRWA)
Recycling Webinars 14th – 18th September
WRWA are running daily webinars 14th-18th Sept – some daytimes, some evenings to suit a variety of availability. They say: WRWA Education Team is here to take the confusion out of recycling.
We are inviting all local residents to free, 45-minute webinar focused purely on what can and cannot go into your home recycling bin’
(Just for residents of Wandsworth, Lambeth, Hammersmith & Fulham, and Kensington & Chelsea)
During these sessions, we will cover:
‘A clear, item-by-item guide to the materials accepted in your local recycling bin, (paper, card, plastics, glass, and metal).
The most common “contaminants” that catch residents out – and exactly where to put them instead. Specific rules: Which plastics are accepted? Should you crush items or leave them whole? Do labels need to be removed?’ Book your place at: https://wrwa.gov.uk/news/recycling-webinars/
ROYAL HOSPITAL FOR NEURO-DISABILITY (RHN)
WEST HILL SW15 3SW – SEPTEMBER FUND-RAISING EVENTS
London to Brighton Cycle Ride – Sunday 13th SEPTEMBER
Fancy raising funds for the RHN by taking on this 55-mile bike ride?
https://www.rhn.org.uk/events/london-to-brighton-cycle-ride-2
Swim Serpentine –
Saturday 19th SEPTEMBER
Tackle the 1-mile or 2-mile options of this popular open water challenge to raise money for the RHN. Limited places available!
https://www.rhn.org.uk/events/swim-serpentine-2
LATIN COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS’ – Friday 25th Sept 7.30-10.00pm
Another fun & enterprising fund-raising activity from the RHN!All details at: https://www.rhn.org.uk/events/rhn-latin-cocktail-masterclass
SOUTHFIELDS YARD SALE
19th-20th September
11.00am-5.00pm
Stuff to sell? Sign up to be a venue for Southfields Yard Sale. Options to sell from a table outside your own home, or book a space on St Barnabas Church lawn (Sat & Sun) or St Michaels Church car-park (Sat only).
All details: https://www.yardsaletrail.london
SOUTHFIELDS HARVEST – Saturday 26th September
12.00 – 3.00pm
Now in its 9th year, if you’ve never been, a visit to Southfields Harvest is a must.
‘Southfields Village’ in action! https://www.southfieldsharvest.org.uk/
NOVEMBER
WIMBLEDON INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL (WIMF) Nov 2026
Volunteers wanted please… also 2 paid opportunities
The Wimbledon International Music Festival is looking for new volunteers to join its existing team.
Volunteers are essential to the success of the festival & you can participate in many ways: from building the stage to working on the bar & ushering the audience, or helping to spread the word about the festival.
As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to enjoy some wonderful music, receive invitations to team dos, meet lovely, like-minded people & be part of a great team.
If you are interested, please fill out this form or email: orsi.torjak@wimbledonmusicfestival.co.uk if you have any questions.
We are also looking for two Festival Assistants to help run the backstage & the box office during the festival. Please see the advert below & feel free to forward it to anyone you think might be interested.
The information is also available on the website
