Guided by Ian Boulton, this walk will show how to survey for insects taking a close look at the many invertebrates (animals without backbones) that can be found on Clapham Common. We will discover how important these bugs, beasts and butterflies are, for the health and wellbeing of the Common and its users. Join us [Read More]
Members of the Clapham Society may be interested to read this article by Bethan Bell of BBC News. Filled with many black and white photos taken at the time, the article talks about the people who arrived on the Windrush and their life in the subterranean dormitories of Clapham. You can read the BBC Article [Read More]
There will be a Meeting on Tuesday 26 June at 7pm prompt at Lambeth Academy, Elms Road, SW4. Knife & Serious Crime in Lambeth: With Detective Chief Superintendent Simon Messinger, one of the top Officers in The Met. He has been leading Operation Sceptre (knife crime). He has also worked on the Trident team (gangs). [Read More]
How Did Ada become the Patron Saint of Computing? Find out at this fascinating talk by a local retired professor who has been interested in the history of computing since arriving in London in 1970. About the Speaker David Singmaster is retired professor of mathematics and computer science at London South Bank University and also [Read More]
About the future of trees on Clapham Common Guided by Ian Boulton, this walk will explore the origins and past uses of trees as well as the prospects for their future. We will look at climate change, pollution and what that holds in store. Join us at the start of the walk leaving from Clapham [Read More]