The Community Panel
The Putney Society is the only Civic Society (that we know of) to have a Community Panel. As per our Constitution we are ‘concerned with all aspects of the community which contribute to the quality of life in Putney and Roehampton’.
We cover areas that the other Panels don’t: Police & Crime, Health, Education, Recycling & Upcycling, local cultural events, campaign for community assets such as defibrillators and public toilets, but are NOT service providers.
Co-Convenors:
Victoria Diamond: vickysw15@aol.com 07746 022654
Val Jones: jones.val@gmail.com
LATEST NEWS
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Many Mothers are Thankful for Eileen Lecky
Eileen Lecky founded the Putney Health Centre (later the Eileen Lecky Clinic) and ran it for 50 years, initially focussing on the wellbeing of children but eventually opening the first migraine clinic of its kind in the country.
This exhibition at Putney Library, part of the 2024 Wandsworth Heritage Festival, displays photographs from the clinic and articles about her work.
• Free admission
• Putney Library, 5-7 Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR
• 18th May to 9th June 2024 during library opening hours
Organised by Wandsworth Libraries & Heritage Service
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Posted on Oct 31, 2023
At the October 2023 Putney Society meeting the speaker was Daniel Holloway, Retail Director, Trinity Hospice who spoke about the work of the Hospice and the role of their charity shops.
To view the material Daniel presented at the meeting please click this link:
(The video is best watched as a slide show. We regret that due to technical difficulties a recording of the meeting is not available.)
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Posted on Mar 29, 2023
The Community Panel have updated the Society's Guidelines on ‘ORANGE SACK RECYCLING’ after consultation with the Western Riverside Recycling Centre (WRWA at Smugglers Way) and Wandsworth Council.
They are produced as a handy double sided A4 sheet - to read, download or print a full size copy use this link
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An Updated History by Phil Evison
The noted local historian Philip Evison has produced an updated history of the Roehampton Mounting Block which dates from the 17th Century.
In the 21st Century it was rescued and installed at the East Lodge entrance to Putney Vale Cemetery (on the A3) and unveiled on Friday 26th April 2019 by Cllr. Steffi Sutters.
Find out about what happened in the 364 intervening years - it has a rich history which you can read and download by clicking this link:
The Roehampton Mounting Block and ‘Milestone’ by Phil Evison
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As you may have noticed on buildings in Putney, the Putney Society has installed a series of Blue Plaques commemorating the lives of eminent people who have had a significant connection to Putney.
There are currently 11 Plaques in total, the latest commemorating the artist Sir Sidney Nolan was installed in March 2022. The Guide to all the plaques has been revised and is available below:
Click here: A Guide to the Putney Society Blue Plaque Scheme to learn more about the lives of prestigious former residents of Putney.
The Society welcomes proposals for additional Blue Plaques, however the nomination must meet the Policy guidelines set out in the Guide.
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Inspired by Putney Society Meeting on "Modern Architecture in Putney & Roehampton" held in 2019, we have designed six self-guided walks which you can take to view interesting Putney and Roehampton buildings which you may love or loathe!
The walks are compiled by local geographic area - they cover East Putney, Putney Heath, Upper Richmond Road West, Roehampton Lane, the Embankment and Church Sq to the River Wandle.
To view or print out a walk please click on the link below:
Architecture Walk 1 - East Putney
Architecture Walk 2 - Putney Heath
Architecture Walk 3 - Upper Richmond Rd West
Architecture Walk 4 - Roehampton Lane