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Friends of Wimbledon Park ia a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (no. 1211838), bringing together groups that use, own and control our beautiful park and providing a forum for joined-up decision making www.FriendsOfWimbledonPark.org #Parks #London
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Nov 24
We have 5 volunteer role vacancies in Friends of Wimbledon Park. Get involved with our local park and community: www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/fowp-volunte...
#Volunteer #Environment #WimbledonPark
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · 4d
Bridgestone Tyres and Merityre Southfields are donating money to two local charities: St Michael’s Church and Friends of Wimbledon Park.

For each Bridgestone tyre bought in Merityre Southfields, customers are given a token worth £1, which they can choose to donate to either charity.
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · 21d
Join Friends of Wimbledon Park for a “Tree Walk” on Sunday 26th October, 2pm: meet at Home Park Road entrance.
Free to all - just turn up by 2pm.
This is a great chance to learn about the rich ecology of Wimbledon Park.
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#fowp_sw19 #parks #trees #nature
Friends of Wimbledon Park "Tree Walk", Sunday 26th October, 2pm-4pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Dr., Dave Dawson, a local environmental scientist and advisor to Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead a "tree walk" in Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · 23d
Merton Council have informed us that on Friday 17 October two trees, an alder and a tree of heaven, will be felled. The trees are in the children's play area. One is dead and the other is infected with a fungus. The trees cannot be safely retained.
#fowp_sw19 #wimbledonpark #trees
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · 27d
Autumn in Horse Close Wood, Wimbledon Park.
#Autumn #Trees #Parks #Wimbledon
Autumn in Horse Close Wood, Wimbledon Park.
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Oct 11
From Merton Council: 11 October we will remove 8 Lombardy poplar and 1 Whitebeam defective/dead trees rear of the running track, following failure of 1 Poplar. More works are required, including removals across the whole site.
#Merton #Trees #Parks
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Oct 4
Black swans on Wimbledon Park lake. Read more about this and other latest environmental developments in Dr Dave Dawson’s latest nature blog: davegdawsonwp.blogspot.com/2025/09/sept...
#Nature #Parks #BlackSwans
Black swans on Wimbledon Park lake
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Sep 26
A reminder of the Family Colour Run in Wimbledon Park this Sunday 28th September. Get your tickets now - they are selling fast !
#FamilyFun #Running #Colours
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Sep 18
A reminder for the “Family Colour Run” Charity Event in Wimbledon Park, Sunday 28th September, 1-4pm, Great Field:
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/family-colou...
#running #SW19 #FamilyFun #WimbledonColour #Sport
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Sep 16
Dr Dave Dawson, local environmental scientist, commented:
“It's sad that a large old ash tree by the cafe has a fungal infection and there's a significant risk of falling limbs. To keep the public safe, unfortunately the tree will be removed.
[This] underlines the importance of planting more trees.”
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Tree works in Wimbledon Park scheduled for 17th-18th September - from Merton Arboriculture manager:
“…removal of the large Common Ash (T340 on the notice) located close to the café at Wimbledon Park on Wednesday, 17/09...”
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Sep 15
Tree works in Wimbledon Park scheduled for 17th-18th September - from Merton Arboriculture manager:
“…removal of the large Common Ash (T340 on the notice) located close to the café at Wimbledon Park on Wednesday, 17/09...”
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Sep 9
Join Friends of Wimbledon Park for a sociable stroll around the park with neighbours on Saturday 13th September, 2pm meet at the Home Park Road entrance. Learn more about the history and ecology of this beautiful green space. www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-w...
#parks #nature #trees
Friends of Wimbledon Park Next Site Tours Sunday 24th August and Saturday 13th September, 2pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Nick Steiner, Chair of Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead our next tours of Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home Park Road entrance at 2pm.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Aug 23
Come and join us for our next tour of Wimbledon Park on Sunday 24th August, starting 2pm from the Home Park Road entrance.
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Aug 16
“Family Colour Run” Charity Event in Wimbledon Park, Sunday 28th September, 1-4pm, Great Field:
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/family-colou...
#running #SW19 #FamilyFun #WimbledonColour #Sport
"Family Colour Run" Charity Event in Wimbledon Park, Sunday 28th September, 1-4pm, Great Field | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Book your tickets now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/family-colour-run-tickets-1575868929389
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Aug 15
Tree Works in Wimbledon Park: Summer – Autumn 2025.
Merton Council and their contractor have made us aware of the following recent and planned tree works:
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/tree-works-i...
#Trees #Parks #Merton #SW19
Tree Works in Wimbledon Park: Summer - Autumn 2025 | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Merton Council and their contractor have made us aware of the following recent and planned tree works:
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Aug 15
Nick Steiner, Chair of Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead our next tours of Wimbledon Park on Sunday 24th August and Saturday 13th September, starting from the Home Park Road entrance at 2pm.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-w...
#Parks #Nature #WimbledonPark #Trees
Friends of Wimbledon Park Next Site Tours Sunday 24th August and Saturday 13th September, 2pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Nick Steiner, Chair of Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead our next tours of Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home Park Road entrance at 2pm.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Aug 12
Message from Merton Council /Idverde staff regarding the Wimbledon Park Elisabeth Pool / splash pad:
Please help us keep the splash pool open by making sure children don’t bring sand – especially in buckets – from the sandpit into the pool. Even small amounts of sand can damage the filter & pumps.
Sand in the Wimbledon Park Elisabeth Pool risks damaging the pumps and filters
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Aug 6
See the Friends of Wimbledon Park report on the Wimbledon Tennis Championships Fortnight and the impact on the public park, especially in relation to AELTC car parking, queues and camping.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/report-on-th...
#Parks #Wimbledon #Tennis #Environment
Report on the Wimbledon Tennis Fortnight 2025 - Impact on the Public Wimbledon Park | Friends of Wimbledon Park
See this Friends of Wimbledon Park report on the Wimbledon Fortnight and the impact on the public park - especially in relation to AELTC car parking, camping
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Jul 25
A reminder to join Friends of Wimbledon Park for a sociable stroll with neighbours on Saturday 26th July, 2pm, meet at the Home Park Road entrance. Learn more about the nature and heritage of this beautiful green space. #Parks #Trees #Nature
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Jul 20
Join Friends of Wimbledon Park for a sociable stroll with neighbours on Saturday 26th July, 2pm, meet at the Home Park Road entrance. Learn more about the nature and heritage of this beautiful green space. #Parks #Trees #Nature
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Friends of Wimbledon Park Site Tour Saturday 26th July, 2pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Nick Steiner, Chair of Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead our next tour of Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home Park Road entrance.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Jun 19
Join Friends of Wimbledon Park for a sociable stroll with neighbours on Sunday 22nd June, 2pm, meet at the Home Park Road entrance. Learn more about the nature and heritage of this beautiful green space.
#Parks #Trees #Nature #Walks #Wimbledon
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Friends of Wimbledon Park Site Tour Sunday 22nd June, 2pm, Meet at Home Park Road Entrance | Friends of Wimbledon Park
Nick Steiner, Chair of Friends of Wimbledon Park, will lead our next tour of Wimbledon Park. starting from the Home Park Road entrance.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Jun 15
Wimbledon Park’s Elizabeth Pool (AKA “Splash Pad”) will open from Monday 16th June until 7th September, 10am to 5pm.
www.merton.gov.uk/leisure-recr...
#Parks #Summer #Wimbledon
Wimbledon Park’s Elizabeth Pool (AKA “Splash Pad”
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Wimbledon Park @wimbledonpark.bsky.social · Jun 13
At long last there is a drinking water fountain in Wimbledon Park. After years of campaigning, a successful petition and a promise to install in 2024, the new water fountain was installed on the back of the lakeside water sports centre this week. We were hoping for 3, so will keep asking !
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · Jun 5
Wimbledon Park Nature Blog: May 2025, by Dr. Dave Dawson
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Wimbledon Park Lake and sailing boats
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · May 30
A reminder to join our litter picking session on 1st June, 10am. Meet at the Tennis Kiosk near the café.
Friends of Wimbledon Park will be organising this summer’s first litter picking session. Everyone is welcome to join us!
More info: www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/join-our-lit...
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Friends of Wimbledon Park @friendsofwp.bsky.social · May 23
A reminder to join Friends of Wimbledon Park on Saturday 24th of May to enjoy a sociable stroll with neighbours and learn more about the heritage and ecology of this beautiful green space. Meet 2pm at the Home Park Road entrance.
www.friendsofwimbledonpark.org/friends-of-w...
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