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Category Archives: Sport and leisure

Impression of Morden Leisure Centre

Merton gives green light to new leisure centre

17 June 2016by

Merton Council’s planning committee gave the green light last night (16 June) to the new family leisure centre planned for Morden Park.

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Planning, Regeneration, Sport and leisure

Mayor and council Leader delighted to attend All England Club’s tennis community sports ground launch

14 June 2016by

Merton’s Mayor Brenda Fraser and council leader Stephen Alambritis were delighted to attend the launch of the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s new Community Sports Ground in Raynes Park on […]

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Arts and culture, Sport and leisure, Wimbledon tennis championships

Heavy rain did not put off hundreds of Mitcham Carnival-goers

14 June 2016by

Heavy rain did not put off hundreds of carnival-goers who packed into Mitcham to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th birthday at the weekend.

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Arts and culture, Events, Mayor of Merton, Sport and leisure

AFC Wimbledon fan scores against hero goalkeeper to raise money for Merton Mencap

13 June 2016by

AFC Wimbledon fan Wayne Lecky raised hundreds of pounds for Merton Mencap after powering past The Beast and scoring against goalkeeper James Shea.

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AFC Wimbledon, Disabled people, Sport and leisure

AFC Wimbledon is “pride of Merton”

3 June 2016by

The Mayor of Merton, Cllr Brenda Fraser was among thousands of fans who witnessed AFC Wimbledon lift the trophy after the team put in an incredible performance at the League […]

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AFC Wimbledon, Events, Mayor of Merton, Sport and leisure
Impression of Morden Leisure Centre

Cabinet chooses contractor to build new family leisure centre

20 May 2016by

Merton’s cabinet took the next step this week in making proposals for a new, affordable family-friendly leisure centre become a reality.

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Parks and green spaces, Planning, Public health, Sport and leisure
Mayor of Merton, Cllr David Chung takes to the water to raise money for his charities

Merton Mayor swims for charities

29 April 2016by

Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung, has completed 110 lengths and has so far raised £400 for his charities, Friends in St Helier and Merton Centre for Independent Living.

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Disabled people, Mayor of Merton, Older people, Sport and leisure

GLL becomes official national sponsor for Sport Relief

29 February 2016by

Merton Council’s leisure provider, GLL, has announced it will be Sport Relief’s official health and fitness partner in 2016.

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Sport and leisure

Get active with Merton Active Plus this half term

15 February 2016by

Kick away the winter blues and get active with Merton Active’s range of sport and leisure activities for children of all ages this half term (February 15-19).

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Events, Sport and leisure, Young people

Second consultation planned as designs completed for Morden Leisure Centre

28 January 2016by

Designs for the new Morden Leisure Centre are now ready for public consultation commencing on February 4 at the Morden Area Forum, 7.15 in the Civic Centre Council Chamber.

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Sport and leisure
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