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

Our annual music afternoon is on Sunday 29 June from 3 - 5pm at the bandstand in the John Innes Park. The Colliers Wood Community Orchestra, who played superbly for us in 2023, will be providing the music. They plan to include a few dance tunes and hope some of you will be ready to join in.

The event is to raise funds for the maintenance of specific areas, new planting and improvements, done by The Friends of John Innes Park.

Please bring your own seating and a picnic if you wish, but no barbecues.

Tickets are £10 per adult and up to three accompanied children are free. Pay at www.johninnessociety.org.uk/items-for-sale using PayPal or bank transfer, reference Music, or pay on the day with cash, cheque or card. Please email memsec@johninnessociety.org.uk to confirm your payment.

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Cyanotype Printing- Art and Industry.

An illustrated talk by Cathy Corbishley Michel in the Coach House on Melrose Road on Saturday September 27th at 2.30pm.

Entry fee £4 payable at the door. Refreshments available.

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.