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Category Archives: Leisure and sport

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, Leisure and sport, Mayor of Merton

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, Leisure and sport

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, Leisure and sport, Mayor of Merton
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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Environment and Regeneration, Leisure and sport, Parks and green spaces, Planning, Public health
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, Leisure and sport, Mayor of Merton, Older people

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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Leisure and sport

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, Leisure and sport, 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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Environment and Regeneration, Leisure and sport

Merton Council unanimously approves AFC Wimbledon application to build new stadium

10 December 2015by

Merton Council’s cross-party planning committee tonight unanimously approved AFC Wimbledon’s application to build a new 20,000-seater football stadium in the borough.

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Leisure and sport, Regeneration

Ride London success for Mayor of Merton’s rider

4 August 2015by

Mayor of Merton’s rider Tony Richards cycled 100 miles in the Prudential Ride London this weekend (2 August), crossing the finishing line in The Mall six hours and 24 minutes after leaving the start line at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium early Sunday morning.

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Environment, Events, Leisure and sport, Mayor of Merton
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