Page last updated 13/04/10

Programme of Events 2010


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.


 

To book tickets for any of the Events then please contact Mrs Julia Gertz whose details are on the Contacts page. Alternatively download the Events Booking slip and return to the address shown.

 

Why not download our 2010 Calender which details all this years events.
Ideal place on the on the fridge or noticeboard and you'll never miss an opening or event.


Saturday 27th - Garden & Tower Working Party

Help prepare for the season ahead, a light lunch will be provided.
All Helpers Welcome.

Time - from 10.30am

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Sunday 11th - First Opening of the Season

The Water Tower re-opens to the public.

Time - 2.30pm - 5.00pm every Sunday

Friday 16th - The Friends' Heritage Quiz

The popular Annual Quiz returns, Can you win this year?

Time - 7.30pm
Price - £2.50 each ticket.

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Sunday 2nd - First Opening of the Hermitage
In addition to the Water Tower, the Hermitage opens from 2.30pm - 4.30pm on the first Sunday of each month.
Saturday 15th - Times Past Transport IV

A second chance to see last Autumns film show from John Freeman's Archive.

Time - 2.30pm
Price - £3.50 per ticket.

Sunday 16th - The Water Tower by Night

Supporting Museums at Night the Water Tower will be open in the late evening in addition to normal Sunday hours.

Time - 7pm - 9pm
Price - £2.50 per ticket.

For further information about Museums by Night visit the Culture 24 website

Saturday 22nd - Unveiling the Tiles
By Invitation Only
Sunday 30th - Opening the Sham Bridge Display

This years exhibition is opening at 5pm in support of the Carshalton Arts Festival.

Followed by at 6pm, Sham and Illusionists Garden Bridges, an illustrated talk given by Michael Symes. Tickets for this event are £3.50.

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Sunday 6th - Wandle Valley Festival

As part of the Wandle Festival Adult admission to the Water Tower is half price and free entry for children.

Time - 2.30pm - 5.00pm

More festival information from wandlevalleyfestival.org.uk

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th - Open Garden Squares Weekend

Further details to be announced.

Time - 1pm - 5pm

For further information visit the Open Squares Website

Saturday 19th - Friends’ AGM & Monuments and Mausolea

2.00pm
Friends' Annual General Meeting

3.00pm
Monuments and Mausolea in Carshalton's All Saints Church, with special reference to the Scawen Family, talk given by Andrew Skelton.

Price: £3.50 per ticket with tea. Friends of the Water Tower free

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July 

July is specifically free of events during the month so that the Tower
can be hired for your own event.

Why not hire the Tower for a Birthday Party, Family Function or even a Unique Wedding Reception.

Visit the Hire section to find out more.

Sunday Openings are unaffected and on Sunday 25th we will be open in support
of the Festival of British Archaeology from 2.30pm - 5pm

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August 

August is specifically free of events during the month so that the Tower
can be hired for your own event.

Why not hire the Tower for a Birthday Party, Family Function or even a Unique Wedding Reception.

Visit the Hire section to find out more.

Sunday Openings are unaffected and on Sunday 1st we will be open in support
of the Festival of British Archaeology from 2.30pm - 5pm

For more information about the Festival of British Archaeology at their website

The Friends will have a stall at the Sutton Environmental Fair, come along and support us
at Carshalton Park from 10am on Monday 30th August

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Sept 

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th - National Heritage Open Weekend

The Tower is open in support of the National Heritage Weekend and entry will be free.

Time - 2pm - 5pm

For further information about the National Heritage Open Weekend then visit their website

Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th - London Open House Weekend

Supporting the capital's largest archittectural festival the Tower entry will be free for the London Open House Weekend.

Time - 2pm - 5pm

For further information about the London House Open Weekend then visit their website

Sunday 26th - Last Public Opening for this Season

Last chance for general public viewing for the 2010 season.

There are still events held in the closed season and the Tower will still be available to hire or arrange private tours.

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July 

Saturday 16th - Beer, Bangers & Mash

The ever popular annual event of beer tasting with food returns. This years beer and further details will be announced later in the year.

This event is extremely popular and tickets go fast.

Time - 7.30pm
Price - £10 per ticket

Friday 29th - Times past VI

A new selection of films from John Freeman's Archive looking at British Life from the 1940s to 1960s

Time - 7.30pm for 8pm start
Price - £3.50 each ticket.

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July 

November is specifically free of events during the month so that the Tower
can be hired for your own event.

Why not hire the Tower for a Photo Shoot, Family Function or even a Christmas function

Visit the Hire section to find out more.

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July 

Friday 3rd - Christmas Soiree

Christmas begins with some music, mulled wine and seasonal light refreshments.

Time - 8pm
Price - £4 per ticket

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