Programme of Events 2020
Details of the Friends' events including those that we are attending, are listed here. All the money raised benefits the Water Tower and Historic Garden for the conservation and future restoration.
More information will be published on the events as it becomes available. Check back regularly for any updates to the listed details.
Events are subject to change and are held at the Water Tower unless otherwise stated.
For a booking slip for all this years events please vist the downloads page.
Friday 26th
The Friends' Heritage Quiz with Quizmaster Amanda Hill
The popular Annual Quiz returns, Why not make up a team of 4? Can you win this year?
Time - 7.15pm for 7.30pm start.
Price - £3.00 each ticket.
Sunday 28th
First Opening of the Water Tower
Time 2.30pm - 5pm
Orangery Exhibition for the Season is the History of St. Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls.
Sunday 5th
First Opening of the Hermitage
Time - 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Please note: The Hermitage will open on the 1st & 3rd Sunday in the month when the Water Tower is open.
Saturday 18th
Times Past XIV : Supporting Britain
Films made to boost morale at home and aboard during World War II and the later 1940s Documentary and Public Information Films from John Freemans Archive.
A repeat of last Autumn's Showing.
Time 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Price £4 each ticket.
April
May
Saturday 8th
Friends AGM from 2pm - 2.45pm
then
"The Men of the Wrythe"
A talk given by Margaret Thomas at 2.45pm followed by Tea.
Friends - Free.
Non-Friends - £5 each ticket.
Saturday 22nd
Summer Solstice Party: "The Dansant".
Join us for our dansant 3pm to 5.30pm. Display of Regency dances to watch: you are welcome to join in- no obligation. Tthis is followed by a Jane Austen tea, then further dancing. No dressing up necessary. Tickets £10 Please book in advance to ensure catering requirements are met.
June
Saturday 6th
Carshalton Charter Fair
PLEASE NOTE: We have been informed by the Carshalton Society that this year’s Charter Fair has been CANCELLED.
The event is normally held at the War Memorial Gardens, upper pond Carshalton.
Events at Honeywood Museum on the same day are not affected.
Sundays
7th, 14th,
21st & 28th
Openings on these dates also supporting The Festival of Archaeology, from the Council for British Archaeology.
July
Monday 26th
Carshalton Environmental Fair at Carshalton Park
The Friends to be present at this popular Bank Holiday event, publicising the Water Tower activities; sharing a stall with The Carshalton Society. The Environmental Fair is held at Carshalton Park.
Time 10.30am-5pm
August
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd
Free Entry Weekend, supporting:-
Open House London Weekend
and
National Heritage Openings
Time - 1pm - 5pm on both days.
Teas Available
Last Opening of the Hermitage 22nd.
Openings on the 15th, 22nd & 29th
are in suport of the Wandle Frortnight
Sunday 29th is the last Opening of the Water Tower. 2.30pm-5pm
The Water Tower public openings for the season end today, but there are still a number of events before the end of the year.
You are also welcome to book a private tour. See our Hiring and Tour pages for more information.
September
Friday 1st
Times Past XV : Documentarty films from John Freeman's archive Looking at Life in Britain in the 1940s-1960s including transport, technology, travel.
This event is also in support of Museums at Night.
Time 7:15pm for 7:30pm start
Price £4 each ticket
October
Friday 6th
Christmas Soiree
Join us for music, mulled wine and seasonal light refreshments it's the perfect start to the festive season.
Time 7:15pm for 7:30pm start
Price £5 each ticket
December
There are no planned events during October at this time.
If you need to hire the Water Tower for your own event please see the Hire page for more infomation.
November
Sunday 21st
Carshalton House Tours
1.30pm & 3.15pm (Tower Open at 1pm)
A rare chance to see the ground floor interior of this important 18th century house led by local historian Andrew Skelton.
Tickets: Only obtainable from London Borough of Sutton, contact sutton.gov.uk/librariesheritageevents
Places are limited.
Tickets include entry to the Water Tower. Teas Available.
