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1971-2021 - Celebrating 50 Years of
The John Innes Society
A charity dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of Merton Park's Area of Benefit.
As one of first garden suburbs we exist to encourage high standards of appropriate
building design, and to foster environmental, social and community values as
envisioned by founder John Innes.
Springtime in Merton Park
Thank you to Ian Delaney for the photographs and thank you to Rachel Tyler and volunteers for making Merton Park look so lovely.
Dates for your Diary
​​​Spring Plant Sale - Saturday, 17 May, 2025
at 5a Sheridan Road, 10am to 12pm
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Regular Activites
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Several events and activities are open to members only: a gardening group, a bridge club and bridge tuition, wine tasting and social gatherings. Advance notice of events is published in the Society’s Newsletter.
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Bridge is played weekly in the Coach House, Melrose Road on Monday evenings. Table money is £2 per person including beverages. Start time 7-30pm.
Bridge for beginners and improving players is played on Thursday evenings at the same time.Please contact M Forbes for details. mj535@btinternet.com 0208 542 8314.
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Friends of the John Innes Park Gardening Group meetings are on the second Friday of the month. We meet at 9am by the mulberry tree in John Innes Park.
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John Innes Park.
Two Photos above by Ed Foley 2022
A heron takes off from the pond in John Innes Park.
Photo by Jen Donovan 2023
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