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Grants for groups celebrating Wandsworth as a place of sanctuary 

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Five community organisations have received grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund ahead of Refugee Week (16 to 22 June).
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Grants for groups celebrating Wandsworth as a place of sanctuary 

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Five community organisations have received grants from the Wandsworth Borough of Sanctuary Fund ahead of Refugee Week (June 16-22).
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It’s National Cycling Week – Try a cargo bike for free

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth residents and businesses can rent electric cargo bikes across the borough for as little as £5 per hour – with a free first ride to help people give it a go. This is thanks to our partnership with OurBike.
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It’s National Cycling Week – Try a cargo bike for free

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth residents and businesses can rent electric cargo bikes across the borough for as little as £5 per hour – with a free first ride to help people give it a go. This is thanks to our partnership with OurBike.
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Residents find relief at in-person Cost-of-Living event

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Attendees at our latest Cost-of-Living roadshow on Friday last week described it as “positive” and “very helpful” – commenting on how essential these in-person events are, and how useful it was to be able to get tailored and individual advice.
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Residents find relief at in-person Cost of Living event

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Attendees at our latest Cost of Living roadshow on Friday last week described it as “positive” and “very helpful” – commenting on how essential these in-person events are, and how useful it was to be able to get tailored and individual advice.
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Garden survey unearths great biodiversity in our borough

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
More than 750 Wandsworth residents have helped uncover the hidden biodiversity of our borough’s gardens and the findings are informing the development of a new Biodiversity Action Plan.
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Garden survey unearths great biodiversity in our borough

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
More than 750 Wandsworth residents have helped uncover the hidden biodiversity of our borough’s gardens and the findings are informing the development of a new Biodiversity Action Plan.
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Staff training to make parks safer for women and girls

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Staff working in parks across Wandsworth are signing up for new training to help them safely step in when they witness harassment, which is part of a wider drive to make our borough safer for women and girls.
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Staff training to make parks safer for women and girls

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Staff working in parks across Wandsworth are signing up for new training to help them safely step in when they witness harassment, which is part of a wider drive to make our borough safer for women and girls.
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Maltese Connection

Clapham Junction is a prehistoric site on Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. Its age and purpose are still a mystery of Maltese history. Beside the megalithic temples it is the most mysterious artefact on Malta. It is reported that the name "Clapham Junction" was given by an Englishman, who later reported that it reminded him of the great and busy railway station Clapham Junction in London.

Platform 1

The old platform 1 has now become platform ZERO. See our main article about Platform 1 at Clapham Junction

Wheelchair users are advised that they should allow an hour for transfer between platforms at Clapham Junction.

Gay Life on TV

Clapham Junction is a 2007 British television film, written by Kevin Elyot, about the experiences of gay men during 36 hours in the Clapham area of London and the consequences when their lives collide. It was broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2007. The drama was shown as part of a short season by Channel 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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