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

AGM - Thursday 24 April at 8pm at Merton Park Primary School Hall,

Church Lane, SW19 3HQ

For AGM documents, Annual Report and Accounts click here.

For more information see AGM page under Events.

Following the formal AGM there will be a talk by Neaz Ahmed who leads the Muslim Women of Merton Community Gardeners in Mostyn Gardens after which there will be an opportunity to socialise while enjoying a glass of wine or soft drink.

Spring Plant Sale - Saturday, 17 May, 2025

at 5a Sheridan Road, 10am to 12pm

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Regular Activites

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.

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.

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.