Take a trip through Merton’s past on Heritage Discovery Day
This weekend we’ll be celebrating the first full Merton Heritage Discovery Day since 2019 around the library and civic centre with a full programme of events celebrating the best of […]
Category Archives: Arts and culture
Music is on the menu again in Merton
The Sound Lounge in Morden is a Vegan restaurant and music bar in the centre of town opposite the Civic Centre. Owner, Hannah White, tells us about how lockdown has […]
Wimbledon library group make some noise to tackle loneliness
Since 2019, Tuned In – a project aimed at combating loneliness in the London Borough of Merton – has been running jam sessions at the Merton Arts Space in Wimbledon […]
Outdoor events are back!
Events are back in town! Outdoor events are taking place this summer across Merton. Welcome back to open air theatre and cinema, StreetEat food festival and our ever popular kids funfair. […]
Windows full of children’s Easter artwork set to create the Massive Merton Easter Egg Hunt.
Everyone can help bring some Easter joy to the children of Merton this weekend by joining in the Massive Merton Easter Egg Hunt, says the Mayor of Merton. It’s a […]
Young Harry Potter enthusiast makes rare find on Wimbledon Library book shelves
A rare first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone has been found on the shelves of Wimbledon Library. The book, which could potentially be of very high value, […]
Dance pop duo to perform at Merton Arts Space
Merton Arts Space will be hosting electro duo, Spray on Monday 22 October. Performing live, Spray are inviting fans of 80s pop, 90s dance and techno to come and party […]
Merton wins prestigious London Borough of Culture funding
Fabulous day for #MertonCulture – congratulations to all those involved in Merton’s collaborative bid to get more film opportunities in Merton #mylocalculture
Merton’s Centenary celebrations for the right of women to vote
Merton’s Heritage Centre is celebrating the centenary of women’s right to vote with a comprehensive programme of activities and events from February until October 2018.
Merton wins £1,000 for Mayor’s charities
Merton won £1,000 at the annual London New Year’s Day Parade which is to be donated to the Mayor of Merton’s charities, Merton Mencap and Commonside Community Development Trust.