Brentham Garden Suburb

As we approach 100 years since the end of World War I we remember all those from Brentham who served.

During the period 1914 – 1918 some 210 Brentham men went to war – 17 did not return.

A plaque to the memory of those who gave their lives hangs in the top bar of The Brentham Club.

You can find out more about those who did not return here.

Following a public vote, Brentham Garden Suburb made it into the Top Ten of the Nation’s Favourite Conservation Areas. We were one of only two areas in London in a national shortlist of 18 out of 249 submissions to Civic Voice’s recent campaign. Other finalists included Swindon Railway Village, Port Sunlight Garden Suburb and Lichfield City Centre. In such illustrious and high profile company it’s a great achievement for Brentham to have finished in 9th place.

Thanks to everyone who voted for us.

Our submission included a profile and history of Brentham, several photos and an edited version of the Brentham Story DVD – now available to watch here.

A full account of the campaign and the results is being prepared for a forthcoming Brentham News.

Brentham is one of 18 shortlisted conservation areas out of a total of 249 submissions to Civic Voice’s campaign to find the Nation’s Favourite Conservation Area.

Vote for Brentham Garden Suburb as your favourite. Click here

Voting now closed (16/10/2018)

If you missed the Open Gardens event last Sunday you have a second chance to see one of the gardens by coming to The Strawberry Tea this coming Sunday.

Come and meet many of the Brentham Society Committee, your local Councillors and MPs and mingle with friends and neighbours. There will be face painting for the younger Brenthamites.

This year’s May Queen, Grace Connett, will be guest of honour.

The annual Open Gardens Day will be on  Sunday 17th June from 1-30pm – 5pm

This year the plant sale will be on Vivian Green (opposite Brentham Club)

Programmes are sold on the day @ £4-50 per person
on Vivian Green or at 115 Fowlers Walk

Funds raised to go to Meadow House Hospice

If you are interested in opening your garden, contributing plants for the plant sale, or can help with the teas and/or tickets sales please contact:

Sheila@brentham.com

2018 – Grace Connett

Despite the rain the annual May Day procession went ahead as planned but the dancing  took place in St Barnabas Church rather than on the Brentham Club playing fields.

1985 – Tamsin Gilbert

Grace Connett was crowned May Queen 2018 following in the footsteps of her mother Tamsin who was May Queen in 1985.

Click here for  a copy of the May Day programme

Saturday 12th May sees the annual May Day parade round the Brentham estate. A wonderful tradition dating back over 100 years. Come along and enjoy the spectacle. Parade starts at 2-30pm.

While in the vicinity why not drop in to the Brentham Club and try your hand at or watch one of the many sporting activities available. The Top Bar and terrace will be open from 12 midday. Club information and tours of the Grade II listed building will be available on request – everyone welcome.

For more on May Day click here

For more on The Brentham Club click here

The  Annual General Meeting of The Brentham Society for the year ending August 2017 will be held at The Brentham Club on Thursday 15th March at 8pm.

There will be a talk by Kew Gardens’ Mary Done on “The History of Kew Gardens” followed by a review of the year and plans for the coming year.

All Brentham Society members are encouraged to attend to voice their views on issues affecting Brentham.

Refreshments will be served.