Merton gets ready to celebrate Cultural Olympiad
Merton is gearing itself up for a free fun family event, as the council takes the 2010 cultural Olympiad celebrations to Raynes Park. The activity-packed day is all set to […]
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AFC Wimbledon backs fostering fortnight in Merton
IMMEDIATE RELEASE London Borough of MertonAFC Wimbledon is backing Merton Council’s fostering fortnight campaign and calling on local residents to consider a career in fostering. The national campaign kicks off […]
Merton invests nearly half a million pounds in leisure centre
Merton Council is investing £450,000 in its Canons Leisure Centre in Mitcham over December and January. The council is working with its leisure centre managing company, Greenwich Leisure, on the […]
London Youth Games brings out Merton’s competitive edge
Merton’s youngsters saw off rival boroughs to bring home, three gold and three bronze medals at this year’s Balfour Beatty London Youth Games. The Games held earlier this month at […]
Swim for free this summer
As the summer holidays approach, Merton’s youngsters can stay fit and cool with free swimming for 16 year olds and under. Also available to the over 60s, the free swimming […]
Young athletes scoop top medals for Merton
Merton’s young sportsmen and women are busy putting the borough in a leading position as they scoop success in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games. Earlier this month students from […]
Tennis fun for youngsters in Wimbledon Park
Youngsters will have the opportunity to try out their tennis skills when the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Surrey Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) and Merton Council team up to […]
Merton youngsters to splash out on fun this summer
Merton youngsters will soon be once again enjoying the opportunity to cool off this summer by making a splash in Merton’s free paddling pools. First to open will be the […]
Merton scores a goal for men’s health
Merton Council is reminding dads and their sons to take advantage of the weekly Dads and Lads football sessions as Men’s Health Week kicks off this week, from 15 to […]
Figges Marsh to launch new gym
Merton Council celebrated the latest new outdoor gym with a party at Figges Marsh. Merton’s Mayor, councillor Nick Draper officially opened the gym last week Wednesday 10 June in a […]