Merton’s war history set to be carved in stone
An exciting new heritage project called ‘Carved in Stone’ is set to explore the lives of those commemorated on local memorials around Merton.
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Lottery funding for the Canons
Merton Council has been awarded almost £4m in earmarked funding to completely rejuvenate the Canons in Mitcham.
Pelham Primary School is £5,000 Merton Mega Recycle success
Mayor of Merton Councillor Agatha Akyigyina announced Pelham Primary school as the winner of its Mega Recycle community award, presenting the pupils with a cheque for £5,000.
Frozen Fest success in Mitcham
‘For the first time in forever’ Mitcham transformed into an outdoor cinema to screen the Disney blockbuster, Frozen as hundreds of families from across the borough joined together for this […]
Merton’s Young Creatives launch Tall Tales and Rapid Rhymes
Merton’s ‘Young Creatives’ celebrated the publication of their first book, Tall Tales and Rapid Rhymes at an event in Mitcham Library over the weekend.
Fireworks tickets on sale now
Tickets went on sale today for two of London’s most popular fireworks and bonfire displays, organised by Merton Council. The displays will take place at Morden Park on Saturday 1 November and at Wimbledon Park on Wednesday 5 November.
Prizes for young readers in record breaking year
Forty lucky children who completed this year’s ‘Mythical Maze’-themed Summer Reading Challenge, were awarded certificates by Mayor of Merton, Councillor Agatha Akyigyina, at a special awards ceremony last week.
Summer Reading Activists lend an ear
A team of Summer Reading Activists volunteered to help local children with their summer reading challenge.
Employee Volunteering Community at All Saints Centre
Merton Council’s All Saints Centre has just had a makeover thanks to 25 volunteers from warranty specialists Domestic and General in Wimbledon.
Learn a new skill at Merton Adult Education
Merton residents who are thinking about learning a new skill or taking up a hobby are encouraged to come along to Merton Adult Education’s (MAE) open day on Thursday 4 […]