Book of condolence opened for community figure Andrew Wakefield who has passed away
It is with great sadness that we report the death of the Reverend Doctor Andrew Wakefield, who dedicated his life to the Merton community.
Category Archives: Children
Footballers team up with families to tackle childhood obesity
Footballers from AFC Wimbledon are supporting a project which helps families achieve their goals of making healthier choices about their diet and doing more exercise.
Mitcham special needs teacher top of the class with national award
A Mitcham special needs teacher was named one of Britain’s Classroom Heroes in the ‘Oscars of the teaching world’ on Sunday.
Young Mitcham film-makers short-listed in awards for capturing summer of fun
Young film-makers who documented their summer at the Acacia Adventure Playground will find out if they’ve won an award at a cinema screening in Leicester Square next week.
Schoolgirl author self-publishes first book to fund sister’s BMX World Championship bid
A ten-year-old has self-published a scary book ahead of Halloween to raise money for her sister to compete in the BMX World Championships for Great Britain next year.
Have your say in the Great Weight Debate
Families in Merton are being encouraged to have their say on childhood obesity by completing a short survey. The survey from the Healthy London Partnership provides a unique opportunity for […]
Mitcham teacher could be named one of Britain’s Classroom Heroes
A Mitcham teacher could be named one of Britain’s Classroom Heroes after he reached the final of the national Pearson Teaching Awards, which will be hosted by actor and comedian […]
Children want to arrange cake sales and tea dances to help stop elderly loneliness
Children want to arrange coffee mornings, cake sales and tea dances to help stop their elderly neighbours feeling lonely or isolated.
Free flu jabs for residents most at risk of becoming ill this winter
Residents aged 65 and over in Merton are being encouraged to have a free flu vaccination to help them stay healthy this winter. Older people are at greater risk of […]
Children see democracy in action on trip to Civic Centre for Local Democracy Week
Merton school children got a taste of local politics during Local Democracy Week this week as the council and local MPs laid on events to demonstrate democracy in action.