The Wimbledon Society

23/12/2025

A host of top sports stars and governing bodies express fears that playing fields across England could be built on and disappear if proposed planning reforms come into force.

23/12/2025

The news cycle today rightly highlights the support of a multitude of stars (via , Jill Scott and HRH Prince William) against the loss of Britain’s sports and playing fields.
We’ve struggled to be understood - against a slick and beloved brand such as (everyone loves the tennis!) - that the developer has over time, acquired public land used for public recreation and sport including for local kids. Bought at a massive undervalue and promising never to develop at all, big signs saying “keep out”, with security and dogs from time to time… from public space to private sports complex - our story is just the same.
We fully support this campaign and lend our voice to the call for greater protection against the New Enclosure which has seen 10% of public land transferred to private hands since the 1980s by stealth.
Devolution of power to cash strapped local decision makers is fraught with problems and needs robust challenge and protections.

22/12/2025

20/12/2025

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Thank you for your continued support throughout 2025.
Best wishes for 2026 from The Wimbledon Society.

19/12/2025

A Lords amendment aimed at clearing the way for Wimbledon’s expansion has fallen, leaving the project exposed to renewed legal challenges — including further cases in 2026 — over public land, statutory trusts and historic community promises. Following the loss of the first round of legal battl...

17/12/2025

📚🎉 Huge thanks to Big Yellow for their continued support in storing our books, banners, and leaflets! Your help keeps us organised.

15/12/2025

Stephen Hammond has been awarded the title of Freeman of the London Borough of Merton
Honoured for his service as Village Ward Councillor (2002–2006) and MP for Wimbledon (2005–2024).
We offer you our congratulations.

14/12/2025

From the Wimbledon Park Residents' Association Newsletter, Winter 2025 "Save Wimbledon Park - Eternal Vigilance"This is a tribute to the leadership of our Residents’ Associations, notably Iain Simpson at WPRA, Susan Cusack at BERA, Sue Cooke at PRA, Simon Wright at SGRA, Sophia Browning at GRA, Ke...

04/12/2025

🎄 Have your Christmas decorations stored with YellowBox?
Be sure to retrieve them before December 25th to ensure your festive setup is ready in time.

01/12/2025

Wimbledon Common Nature Club - Natural Seasonal Decorations
Sunday 7 December 2025 : 10:00 12:00 Wimbledon Common Suitable to 6 to 14 year olds. Parents are welcome to come along. More information at https://wimbledoncommonnatureclub.carrd.co/

01/12/2025

Christmas in the Village – 7 December - Find us at the Village Hall Christmas Market, where will have a stand with our books and 2026 calendar – perfect gifts for history lovers!
📍 Date: Sunday, 7 December
📍 Location: Wimbledon Village Hall

More info at https://wimbledonvillage.com/christmas-in-the-village-2025/

01/12/2025

Show your support for Wimbledon & Putney Commons!
Christmas cards – 4 winter designs, £7 per pack.
Every purchase helps care for the Commons.
📍 Rangers Office SW19
👉 wpcc.org.uk