Neighbourhood gathering
Jenny Sheridan
On a warm evening in August we held a neighbourhood event for Battersea Society members living near the river in north Battersea. We hold these very local, invitation-only gatherings from time to time to give our members the chance to meet and talk with fellow members who are also neighbours. On this occasion, we had the privilege of the river view terrace of a flat belonging to one of our trustees where we enjoyed wine, soft drinks and nibbles as the sun went down and a squadron of geese provided an impressive fly-past.
Our host’s husband captivated us with the history of the immediate area, including the Cremorne railway bridge, named after the 19th century Cremorne Pleasure Gardens across the river. There was much to tell, with a view of the Thames on one side and the abundant trees of Fred Wells Gardens on the other.
A fellow trustee encouraged members to join one of the Battersea Society’s many projects. These include joining a wildflower count or following one of our greenspace walks available from the website.
It is reliably reported that the evening was much appreciated by these neighbours, old friends and new acquaintances alike. It’s just another way the Battersea Society helps people feel connected to their community.
Patricia Blackburn chats with treasurer Barbara Simmonds