New Activity Finder launched
The London Borough of Merton has launched a new Activity Finder to help residents find healthy activities and sports clubs, as it continues its journey to become London’s Borough of […]
Category Archives: Borough of Sport
Merton makes another big splash on free swimming
Swimmers aged over 65 will be able to swim for free in Merton thanks to the council’s ongoing mission to become London’s borough of sport. It means from this week […]
Our Parks: Merton’s newest free exercise class comes to Mitcham Fair Green from this Saturday.
Merton’s latest Borough of Sport announcement will see FREE exercise classes take place on Fair Green in Mitcham from this Saturday. Following on from successful sporting initiatives in swimming and […]
Merton recognised as one of best places in the UK to retire to
Merton has been named one of the 12 best places in the United Kingdom for people to retire in, according to analysis by an authoritative consumer group. Which? asked more […]
Bids now open for Merton’s Civic Pride and Climate Funds
Merton Council’s Civic Pride – Investing in Neighbourhoods Fund and the Community Climate Action Fund open for bids today. The £750,000 Neighbourhoods Fund is to support projects which address demands […]
Merton’s Big Sports Day proves a big hit
Merton Council’s leader hailed the borough’s first Big Sports Day a stunning success yesterday (Sunday, 24 September). Councillor Ross Garrod said: “It’s been an amazing day and so good to […]
Putting Merton’s Big Sports Day on the map
We’re looking forward to welcoming residents from across the borough to Merton’s Big Sports Day at The Canons House and Grounds in Mitcham on Sunday 24 September between 10am and […]
60 minutes of free cycling to celebrate Merton’s Big Sports Day
Forest eBikes, in partnership with the London Borough of Merton, is offering every Merton resident 60 minutes of free eBike use as we start our journey to become London’s Borough […]
Merton makes a splash on free swimming
Merton Council has announced it is making its free swimming sessions for kids permanent after a successful trial period last summer today (14 September). It means timetabled swimming sessions at […]
Sample a slice of Rio in Merton
With London set to bask in sunshine this weekend, it’s a great time to hit the beach and enjoy a game of volleyball in Wimbledon thanks to Merton Council. The […]