Wimbledon and Putney Commons

VISITOR INFORMATION: CAR PARK CLOSURE - TELEGRAPH CAR PARK, Nr TELEGRAPH INN, PUTNEY HEATH SW15 The Telegraph Car Park will be closed at 4pm on Mon 20 January for repair works on 21/22 Jan. Please avoid the car park on Mon so you are not locked in. Apologies for inconvenience.

SUNDAY 12 JANUARY VISITOR INFORMATION - The Windmill and Springwell car parks are currently overflowing. We recommend avoiding both. Visitors are kindly asked not to park on the roads outside the car parks - they must be kept clear for emergency access. Thank you!

@singletontales Please do get in touch with us at the Ranger's Office - 020 8788 7655 or rangersoffice@wpcc.org.uk and ask for our Fundraising Manager, Lynnie. Benches occasionally have to be removed for safety reasons and we don't always have contact details to get in touch.

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A part-time vacancy has arisen for an experienced Finance Officer/Book keeper to support the CFO in all financial aspects for the Charity. This is a new role and applicants should have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Visit wpcc.org.uk/vacancies for more info.

This Saturday - come and join us!

Come and join in the Halloween Pumpkin Hunt - Saturday 26 October - starting in the Windmill courtyard! Free parking in the Windmill car park. Special guests include @ReptileEvents plus facepainting (12 to 2pm) and Crafts in the Windmill (2-4pm).

WINDMILL CAR PARK CLOSING TIMES Please note that from Sunday 29 September, the Windmill Car Park will close at 7.00pm.

COMMONS OPEN DAY - SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER! 10.30 to 5.00pm - Join us for our annual Commons Open Day! Stalls, arena displays, music, birds of prey, the BMX Stunt Show, a Nature Safari, donkey/tractor rides, amazing prizes in the Charity Prize Draw! Info wpcc.org.uk/openday

If you'd like to see more of the events taking plae in the Roehampton Commmunity weeks, visit their website: roehamptonvoice.org/roehampton-com…

PUTNEY HEATH WALK As part of Roehampton Community Weeks, WPCC's Conservation Officer, Peter Haldane, leads a walk on Mon 19 August 10.30am starting at Roehampton War Memorial nr Medfield Street. The walk will explore ponds and wetlands of Putney Heath. eventbrite.co.uk/e/953261840827

@grizzlebear100 Do you mean Springwell Car Park? There is a risk of an unlawful incursion/illegal encampment so we are being extra cautious. It is under contstant review.

@WimPutCommons Well done to TWA for rapid response. Could you tell us why the Wimbledon Lodge car park is closed? The windmill parking is a long way for Raynes Park residents and we don't want to pay £3.50 ph to Merton council to walk our dogs!

Thames Water have advised that tests show the Beverley Brook is now clear of sewage and oxygen levels have increased. The Environment Agency have also taken samples, and they have not advised us of any issues. Fortunately there has been no significant impact on the Brook.

@putneysw15 All clear now.

Mains Failure Releases Sewage into Beverley Brook People using Commons advised to stay away from water putneysw15.com/default.asp?se…

@wimbdonparkrun We love hornets! Their location maybe unfortunate but that they are on the Commons is amazing. They play such an important part in the ecosystem, controlling pest species and they are pollinators.

Unfortunately, the hornets have made a return to Wimbledon Common parkrun course this week, as such we will be running on the alternative course until they disappear again.

@mattjdowse @theroyalparks Yes, and @barnes_common

@WimPutCommons Applies to Richmond Park as well I guess? @theroyalparks

VISITOR INFORMATION - BEVERLEY BROOK - Thames Water have made us aware that following a mains failure, sewage has entered Beverley Brook on Wimbledon Common. People and dogs should keep out of the Brook, from Wimbledon Common and downstream, until the situation is resolved.

Please note that the closure is also affecting the Telegraph Car Park.

VISITOR INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE THAT SPRINGWELL AND THE REMPF CAR PARKS WILL BE CLOSED UNTL FURTHER NOTICE, THE WINDMILL CAR PARK IS OPEN AS USUAL.