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Wandsworth celebrates South Asian Heritage Month

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
South Asian Heritage Month runs from July 18 to August 17. Wandsworth will hold events and celebrate South Asian history and culture. Month celebrates the contribution made by people of South Asian heritage to our borough.
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New consultation on proposed e-bike parking locations

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Council supports use of e-bikes as eco-friendly travel option.  Wandsworth has been installing e-bike parking bays in busier town centre locations.  Consultation on proposed locations for a further 60 dedicated e-bike parking bays now underway (closing 1 September).   
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Wandsworth celebrates South Asian Heritage Month

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
South Asian Heritage Month runs from July 18 to August 17. Wandsworth will hold events and celebrate South Asian history and culture. Month celebrates the contribution made by people of South Asian heritage to our borough.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

New consultation on proposed e-bike parking locations

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Council supports use of e-bikes as eco-friendly travel option. Wandsworth has been installing e-bike parking bays in busier town centre locations. Consultation on proposed locations for a further 60 dedicated e-bike parking bays now underway (closing 1 September).  
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Alton renewal gets underway with new council investment across the estate

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Leader of Wandsworth Council pledged improvements to services across Roehampton’s Alton estate as he got behind the wheel of the council’s new plan for the area.
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Free breakfast scheme for twice as many Wandsworth school children

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Scheme tackles food insecurity by providing a hot, nutritious breakfast for any child that needs it.  Double the number of schools will now take part as the scheme expands from 20 schools to 40.  Scheme funded by Wandsworth Council and run in partnership with the Magic Breakfast charity. 
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Alton renewal gets underway with new council investment across the estate

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The Leader of Wandsworth Council pledged improvements to services across Roehampton’s Alton estate as he got behind the wheel of the council’s new plan for the area.
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Free breakfast scheme for twice as many Wandsworth school children

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Scheme tackles food insecurity by providing a hot, nutritious breakfast for any child that needs it. Double the number of schools will now take part as the scheme expands from 20 schools to 40. Scheme funded by Wandsworth Council and run in partnership with the Magic Breakfast charity.
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Landline telephone digital switchover

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The UK's telephone network is changing. Between now and the end of 2027, all telephone lines that do not use a router will be switched off. Old analogue telephone landlines will be upgraded to landline services using digital technology.
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Ambitious plan to help residents be more physically active

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Plan to make sport and leisure more accessible and affordable. Investment in new facilities and action to break down barriers to physical activity. Part of Access for All scheme to make sure everyone has fair access to all council services.
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Maltese Connection

Clapham Junction is a prehistoric site on Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. Its age and purpose are still a mystery of Maltese history. Beside the megalithic temples it is the most mysterious artefact on Malta. It is reported that the name "Clapham Junction" was given by an Englishman, who later reported that it reminded him of the great and busy railway station Clapham Junction in London.

Platform 1

The old platform 1 has now become platform ZERO. See our main article about Platform 1 at Clapham Junction

Wheelchair users are advised that they should allow an hour for transfer between platforms at Clapham Junction.

Gay Life on TV

Clapham Junction is a 2007 British television film, written by Kevin Elyot, about the experiences of gay men during 36 hours in the Clapham area of London and the consequences when their lives collide. It was broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2007. The drama was shown as part of a short season by Channel 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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