An exhilarating new, closed-road half-marathon is set to come to south London thanks to a collaboration between Merton Council and the Great Run Company, organisers of the world’s biggest half […]
A major new sport-for-development programme is launching in Merton this September, aiming to engage 1,500 girls in rugby over the next two years. Fresh off the back of England’s outstanding […]
Merton Council is proud to announce the continuation of Merton Women Run (MWR), with applications to become a run leader now open. MWR is designed to inspire and empower women […]
19 local organisations have been awarded a share of more than £100,000, thanks to Merton Council’s dedicated fund focused on providing free and low-cost physical activities to residents. The money […]
Merton Council and the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) are partnering to bring big screens to local green spaces, giving residents across the borough the chance to enjoy The Championships.
Merton Council has opened applications for the second round of its Borough of Sport Grant programme – a fund designed to help community organisations bring more free and affordable sports […]
A cohort of local women are now qualified to lead women only community running groups, thanks to a council project to promote women’s safety and encourage exercise in the winter […]
Merton Council has awarded 23 local organisations a share of £100,000 of the council’s grants to ensure they deliver sports and physical activities to residents from across the borough, as […]
Paris 2024 is in full swing, and we’re feeling inspired. Whether it’s as a spectator or a budding athlete, here are three ways you can feel part of the games […]
Whether you’re a local resident or an international visitor, Merton has so much to offer. So, here are ten fun things you can do in Merton when you’re not watching […]