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Garden railway raises £371
12/04/11
Sunshine attracted a record turnout for the Green Valley Railway’s spring open weekend. On 9 and 10 April, 143 visitors enjoyed the model trains, in Westway, raising £371 for the Children’s Society and Holy Cross Church funds.
Five burglaries in single day
11/02/11
On 3 February 2011 there were five daytime burglaries in West Barnes, all within a few roads of each other, Merton Neighbourhood Watch Manager Lee Roberts has warned. All burglaries were rear entry with two attempted and three substantive. A car was stolen from a burglary in Seaforth Avenue. Prevention advice:
- Lock all external doors and windows and set your burglar alarm (if you have one).
- Fit a good automatic dead-latch cylinder lock (rim lock) and a good 5- lever mortice deadlock (conforming to British standards) to your front door.
- Consider fitting London and Birmingham bars to reinforce your door frame
- Do not leave valuables lying around i.e. car keys as burglars are taking your goods away in your car!
- Consider security marking your property and registering items on line at www.immobilise.com
- Secure you garage and shed as you would your home.
- Secure items in your shed or garage to an anchor point
22nd Scouts’ new website
02/02/11
The 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group, which meets at its HQ in Arthur Road, Motspur Park, has recently relaunched its website. This contains full details of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meetings and times, plus information for parents. Go to www.22nd.org.uk.
Dog scare in Joseph Hood
31/10/10
Police are investigating a report of a dog dangerously out of control in Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields on Monday, 20 September, 2010 at about 3pm. It involved a Rottweiler cross and a small white dog. If you saw the incident or have any information that could assist, please contact the West Barnes Safer Neighbourhood Team. Sgt Chapman is the officer in charge of the investigation reference number 1413518/10
Residents Association AGM
16/10/10
Residents local to Motspur Park road are invited to attend the Motspur Park Residents Association’s annual general meeting at Fulham Football Club’s training ground, Motspur Park, on Thursday, 11 November. Because of security arrangements at the ground, anyone wishing to attend should let the MPRA know, before Monday, 8 November, their name, house number and street using the ‘contact us’ facility at www.motspurpark-ra.co.uk, which also has news and information about the association.
Hairdresser stabbed himself
03/10/10
A Motspur Park hairdresser may not have been trying to kill himself when he stabbed
himself in the heart after a “petty” argument, an inquest has heard. Marco D’Andrea,
53, was found dead in an alleyway at the back of his garden in Tennyson Avenue on
May 24. An open verdict was recorded.
(Full story from Surrey Comet)
New officers for West Barnes
30/09/10
PC Chris Worthy and PCSO Michelle Cooper have moved to ‘pastures new’. The West Barnes Community Safe team has welcomed PC Lee Abberton and PCSO James Lewis. “Both are experienced officers who can contribute a great deal,” said Sgt Graham Chapman.
Stolen ring recovered
14/08/10
A diamond and platinum eternity ring stolen from an address in Motspur Park in June 2010 has been recovered by means of a jewellers’ initiative called SaferGems. Click here for full story.
Holy Cross is on the web
05/07/10
Holy Cross Church is on the web with a new site. ‘The church now has a website of our own – it’s still very new but hopefully we will grow it,’ said vicar Reverend Rachel Taylor. The address for the site is: www.holycrossmotspurpark.org.uk.
Park hopes to wave the flag
02/05/10
Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields was a Green Flag Award winner in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Now the Friends are crossing their fingers the inspectors will make a similar award this year. Watch this space.
Cub environmentalists
25/05/010
The Cubs of the 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group, who meet in the Scout Hut in Arthur Road, are currently working towards their Global Conservation Badge.
Party night sizzle
21/05/10
The music could be heard across large parts of Motspur Park as friends and families enjoyed a barbecue and disco at Archbishop Tenison's School Sports Ground in Arthur Road on Friday evening. To the strains of several Elvis songs and bursts of Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline, youngsters played rounders on the grass as the grown-ups tucked into a tasty meal and swayed to the DJ’s musical choice. In the balmy May evening it finally felt as though summer had arrived.
Growers back online
22/05/10
It’s been offline for several years but the Motspur Park Horticultural Society’s website is now back. ‘It looks great,’ said trading secretary Veronica Parr. Chairman Simon Gagen said he was delighted at finally ‘getting the ball rolling on the website’. While it was down, a heating company in Stroud took over the old web address. So to view the local horticulturalists’ new site go to www.mphs.co.nr.
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Book, cake and toy sale draws crowds
The book, cake and toy sale at Holy Cross Church on 22 May, 2010, attracted many visitors and raised a total of £807 to go towards the church’s funds... read more/view photos
Green Valley Railway open for weekend
Young and old enjoyed watching electric and battery trains whizzing round the track when the Green Valley Railway opened for the weekend on 17 and 18 April... read more/view photos
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Good turnout for Spring Craft Fair
The Spring Craft Fair held at Holy Cross Church on 8 May, 2010, was a great success and attracted scores of visitors despite the poor weather... read more/view photos
Table Top Sale raises money for church window
Helpers turned out by the dozen for a Table Top Sale at St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, on 5 June, 2010, raising funds for the window repair... read more/view photos
Twenty ways for drivers to deter thieves
Drivers were given tips on vehicle security when they visited the Tesco superstore in New Malden on 5 June, 2010, as part of a police bid to drive out car crime... read more/view photos
Allotments throw open their gates
Paddock Allotments, on Cannon Hill Common, were open to all on 12 and 13 June, 2010, as part of the Open Garden Squares Weekend. MotspurPark.info enjoyed breakfast there and met several keen allotment-holders... read more/view photos
Cubs get busy for conservation badge
Following a grant from B&Q under its One Planet Living scheme, the 22nd Wimbledon cub pack has worked hard towards its Global Conservation Badge to brighten up and encourage wildlife to its Arthur Road HQ... read more/view photos
Circus theme for Cubs’ annual camp
The 22nd Wimbledon Cub Pack, which has its headquarters in Arthur Road, Motspur Park, has returned from a gloriously sunny weekend after taking 29 Cubs to their annual outdoor camp... read more/view photos
22nd Wimbledon Cubs descend on West Sussex
Twenty-one Cubs from the 22nd Wimbledon Cub Pack and their leaders have recently returned from their Summer Camp, which was based for seven days at Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex... read more/view photos
Residents against ‘eco’ plans at BBC sports ground
Voices were raised as “community foodgrowers” held another meeting with residents
over their attempts to make use of the derelict former BBC sports ground.
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photos
Trip hazard resolved within a day
“Why hasn’t it been sorted?” went the cry from residents. Less than 24 hours after
MotspurPark.info focused on the hazard in West Barnes Lane these slabs were fixed.
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West Barnes Library ‘to shut on Mondays’
Merton Council plans to shut West Barnes Library for an extra day each week. But
the threat of complete closure remains and could be decided in January.
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22nd Wimbledon Cub Pack sleeps on HMS Belfast
In December 2010, five Beavers and five Cubs from the 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group,
based in Motspur Park, were asked by the Scout Association to attend a photoshoot
at Pets at Home
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Beavers and Cubs visit Pets at Home
In December 2010, five Beavers and five Cubs from the 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group,
based in Motspur Park, were asked by the Scout Association to attend a photoshoot
at Pets at Home
read more/view photos
Meeting told library is safe despite cuts – for a year
A packed meeting with more than 240 residents heard that West Barnes Library would be safe for the coming financial year but would close on Mondays. However, Merton Council has to make savings of £26million – £70million over four years... more
History of housing builds on library talks’ success
The history of housing in West Barnes proved a fascinating subject for a talk and slide show at the area’s much-loved library on Monday, 17 January, 2011...
Horse chestnut tree in West Barnes Lane replaced
It was one of the landmarks of Motspur Park, a beautiful old horse chestnut. Its magnificent branches enhanced the parade of shops; its trunk was often used as a community pinboard. Its loss was mourned. Now it has been replaced... more
Craft Exhibition raises £250 for charities
More than £250 was raised for charities at the Mothers’ Union craft exhibition and afternoon tea at Holy Cross Church hall on Saturday, 12 February, 2011. Pottery, cross stitch, handmade woolens were among items on display ... more
Tuesday Rendezvous ‘drop-in’ for 55s-plus begins
A new weekly ‘drop-in’ get-together for people aged over 55 got under way in the pavilion in Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields on Tuesday, 8 March. Councillor Gilli Lewis-Lavender said it went “really, really well”... more
More volunteers needed to keep library open
More volunteers are urgently needed to help at West Barnes Library for the newly formed Friends group to have a chance of keeping it open on Mondays. The stark message was spelled out at the group’s committee meeting... more
Shoe shop’s closure marks end of an era
Amid the joy of a sizzling Easter bank holiday weekend there was a touch of sadness as one of Motspur Park’s oldest businesses bade farewell to its loyal customers for the final time on Saturday, 23 April, 2011... more
West Barnes Library could be redeveloped
West Barnes Library could be rebuilt to provide improved facilities, more space, a community hall and public toilets. Merton Council will conduct a public consultation on proposals for the site, next to Motspur Park Station... more
