Newsletter Spring 2026
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Pam Healy
Sadly, WPRA is saying goodbye to Pam Healy who is returning to her native Yorkshire after 30 years in Wimbledon Park. Pam has been a fantastic committee member, getting involved in a wide range of issues affecting local residents. She has taken a special interest in Durnsford Rec, near where she lives and where she walks her dog every day. Over time she has engaged very successfully with Council Officers responsible for the maintenance of the Rec and has managed to bring about great improvements such as the planting of many new trees and flowers, and improvements in the children’s playground and play equipment. We have all benefited greatly from her enthusiasm and commitment and we wish her a happy and contented life back in her native Yorkshire.
Update on AELTC developments
The latest note from the Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) campaign is featured on pages 11 and 14. Since this was issued, Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, has made a notable statement: “This proposal by AELTC (All England Lawn Tennis Club) to over commercialise this neighbourhood for a tournament that lasts a few weeks each Summer, at the expense of green space used by local residents every day of the year, is not what our community wants. Wimbledon is a world-class tournament that brings pride to London. Protecting the environment and green spaces for the recreation of the communities who live here all year round matters far more. Our Council will work with residents and AELTC to help develop plans that enhance the existing site and avoid any building on public open space.”
Happy Easter to all!
Iain Simpson, WPRA Chairman
This is an edited version of the Chairman’s Report published in the Spring 2026 issue of the WPRA Newsletter – read the full Newsletter here. Printed copies of the Newsletter are available from Wimbledon Park Hall on Arthur Road.
