The Southfields Grid is an easily recognised area, bounded by Replingham Road in the North, Revelstoke Road to the South, Merton Road to the East and Elsenham Street to the West. Over the years this area has increased in popularity because of its location (to be maintained) and the community spirit (to be retained).

The Committee of the Southfields Grid Residents Association (SGRA) exists to preserve and improve our assets in several ways such as meeting regularly with our local councillors and MP, discussing crime with the police, keeping an eye on the infrastructure (e.g. pavements and trees), monitoring Wimbledon Park (run by Merton Council), checking local transport and compiling and delivering the SGRA newsletter three times a year (Spring, Autumn and Winter). The last important task keeps residents abreast of current local issues, changes and developments.

We also make a yearly collection of a £1 or more from each household to help cover the cost of the newsletter and other activities. This is carried out between May and August each year when the evenings are light (a good start time is 1930 hours during weekdays). Although this task can be regarded as a chore it is more than compensated for by meeting Grid residents once a year providing that essential contact between the Committee and the residents.

We need help with collecting the subscription. Collectors historically have been responsible for whole streets or roads but there is no reason why these couldn’t be broken down into smaller sections such as North block of Engadine Street. If you can assist next May please contact Mike Caswell.

We meet once a month (except August & December) on the last Tuesday in the month @ 2000 hours in St Barnabas Church Hall and residents are welcome to attend. Volunteers are also needed from time to time to help as street reps, or delivering newsletters, and, of course, to bring in new ideas and enthusiasm.

In return, the SGRA Committee is always very keen to hear about any group initiatives in this area, such as children's outings or a street party, and it would look favourably on making a financial contribution towards such a project.