CAN ANYTHING BE DONE?
Posted on 5th Oct 2026
After many years of hard work to achieve community ownership of the playing fields at Udney Park, the sanctions imposed on owner Mr Wu have created hurdles that seem impossible to overcome.
Exclusive: Community bid for Udney Park Playing Fields confirmed
Exclusive: Community bid for Udney Park Playing Fields confirmed
Post on 13th April, 2021
Hampton Wick resident Jonathan Dunn, a married father-of-two and owner of local firm J P Dunn Construction Ltd, has organised a bid supported by key stakeholders including Hearts of Teddlothians FC, Thamesians RFC, Teddington RFC and Friends of Udney Park.
The playing fields’ owners, private developer Quantum, announced their intention to sell the site in February this year.
But as the fields are an Asset of Community Value (ACV) they can legally only be sold to community groups over the next six months.
Jonathan is Chair of Thamesians RFC but he says his vision for the site “goes well beyond the interests of a single club.”
His plans include renovating the old pavilion, new cricket squares, a hybrid pitch and sports lights designed to have minimal light spillage or environmental impact.
A jogging/walking path around the pitches and a children’s play area complete his vision for the fields.
Read the Full update on the Teddington Nub News: Exclusive: Community bid for Udney Park Playing Fields confirmed
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How did we get here!!
Posted on 1st Oct 2026
The Foundation have written to Lord Fink asking for an explanation as to how this land ended up getting sold to an international criminal.
Mr Wu arrested in Japan. Will it advance the return of community sport to Udney Park?
Posted on 6th Sep 2026
The Times confirmed on 24th August that Mr Wu (the owner Of Udney Park playing fields) has been arrested in a Japan. The same article reported on his multiple identities and involvement in international crime.
