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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Merton Council unveiled today (31 August) a fully renovated New Wimbledon Theatre, completing a two-month programme of works on the century-old theatre's facade.
The crowning glory of the 177,000 plus refurbishment is the statue of Laetitia, the Roman goddess of gaiety who stands 100 feet up over Wimbledon. Fully clothed in radiant gold leaf, she holds a laurel crown - a symbol of celebration.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The Festival has received wonderful support and enormous encouragement from its Friends. Without the generosity of our sponsors and many private individuals the International Wimbledon Music Festival could not exist.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
New Wimbledon Theatre Presents, by arrangement with Max Clifford and Peter Elliott, A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION. A once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of entertainment, in aid of the Entertainment Artistes Benevolent Fund and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust. Our ever-growing list of stars are all giving their services for this one very special night. Watch out for future announcements about our exciting line-up. Complete with a live band and fabulous dancers, come dress up and join us for a glamorous night to remember.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The WTCI has been brought to Wimbledon through the Going for Gold campaign, and is a business-led project funded by sponsors. Our aim is to promote Wimbledon's shopping, entertainment, leisure, events and all local businesses to the visitors to Wimbledon.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
With two years to go until the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the London business community is being encouraged to take advantage of the commercial opportunities that are still available for businesses of all sizes. As Games preparations enter the home stretch, there are still millions of pounds worth of contracts available from both the Olympic Delivery Authority and the London Organising Committee.
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Merton Council, in partnership with the New Wimbledon Theatre and the Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust, were highly commended at the Municipal Journal Achievement Awards after being shortlisted for the prestigious Public Private Partnership Achievement of the Year.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
There are over 100 new opportunities on CompeteFor this week. Find out about the contracts available and register with CompeteFor to apply.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
To coincide with the Championships Wimbledon Going For Gold has produced a "Welcome to Wimbledon" Magazine for distribution at the station, retail and leisure outlets.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Parking Professionals announces today that it has been awarded the management contract to operate the Wimbledon Bridge House car park, SW19, or the "Fridge on the Bridge" as it is known locally!. Parking Professionals has been awarded a 5 year management agreement and is working closely with the owners AW Europe to carry out a thorough refurbishment of the car park in order to bring it up to Parking Professionals standards. Parking Professionals will offer a range of added-value services including breathalyser, buggy loan, full car wash and valeting services.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Now in its second year, the Wimbledon Music Festival - described as a 'new festival to brighten November days' - will again bring world-class performers to a number of carefully chosen venues in this exceptionally green and pleasant corner of south-west London, just 16 minutes from Waterloo.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
THE HUNT IS ON . . .
for Merton's best businesses as the borough launches its inaugural business awards.
So, whether you're Green, Large or Small or anywhere in between; there is a category for you to showcase your business and celebrate your achievements.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Keith Prowse has almost sold out of all its packages for this summer's Wimbledon Championships, six weeks ahead of the event, in a clear sign the corporate hospitality industry is recovering.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Following the success of its first year, the Going for Gold campaign is really starting to motor for May 2010 and beyond.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Volunteers needed to help staff the new Wimbledon Town Centre Information Point at Centre Court Shopping Centre, opening June 2010.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wimbledon Light Opera Society present Lerner & Loewe's spectacular Edwardian musical
MY FAIR LADY
At New Wimbledon Theatre
Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 June 2010
Celebrating 80 years of top quality performance, Wimbledon Light Opera Society (WLOS) proudly presents Lerner and Loewe's spectacular musical My Fair Lady at New Wimbledon Theatre next month. Hailed as 'One of the best musicals of the century' by the New York Times, it tells the enduring story of Eliza Doolittle and her journey to both eloquence and elegance, courtesy of the infamously volatile Professor Higgins.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Polka's Artistic Director, Jonathan Lloyd, took to the streets of Brighton on Sunday 18 April to run the marathon and raise money for Polka's Arts Access programme. Joining the 7,589 other hopeful runners, Jon managed to complete the 26-mile run in an amazing finishing time of 3 hours 56 minutes and 22 seconds.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Wimbledon Village based business, Pole Structural Engineers, are advising the BBC for the Olympics 2012 on a range of structural engineering matters to help them provide worldwide news coverage of the event.
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Polka Theatre is delighting audiences this season with the selection of shows visiting their Adventure Theatre.
Right through until the end of June, touring companies are coming to Polka in order to entertain and delight. The programme this season has been diverse and varied with adaptations from Hans Christian Andersen's legendary tales, magical stories that fuse dance and theatre, and interactive journeys that will amaze little ones.
Friday, March 12, 2010
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