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Category Archives: Sport and leisure

The staff at Wimbledon Watersports Center jumping for joy.

Reopening leisure facilities in your parks

25 June 2020by Merton Web Team

We are delighted to have reopened tennis courts, beach volleyball and Wimbledon Park Watersports Centre. Our top priority is keeping you safe whilst using the facilities and that’s why we’ve […]

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COVID-19, Parks and green spaces, Sport and leisure

Last away season for AFC Wimbledon

2 August 2019by mertonzb

As the new football season kicks off on Saturday, the Leader of Merton Council is looking forward to welcoming AFC Wimbledon home to their brand new stadium next year. Preliminary […]

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AFC Wimbledon, My Merton magazine, Sport and leisure, Young people

Gold medallist to make a big splash at Morden Leisure Centre celebration.

27 March 2019by Merton Web Team

A teenage diving star is to help make sure our sparkling new leisure centre is officially opened with a big splash. Eden Cheng, who sensationally clinched gold at the European […]

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Events, Sport and leisure

AFC Wimbledon secure their return to Merton

17 January 2019by Merton Web Team

AFC Wimbledon have secured their return to the borough after completing a key stage for the development of their new stadium at Plough Lane.

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AFC Wimbledon, Sport and leisure

New family leisure centre opens its doors

6 November 2018by Merton Web Team

Families in Merton have been making a splash in a brand new state of the art leisure centre.

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Sport and leisure

Silent auction launched for first plunge in new Morden Leisure Centre pool

11 October 2018by Merton Web Team

Merton Council is auctioning the first swim in the new Morden Leisure Centre swimming pool.

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Events, Sport and leisure

RideLondon success for Mayor’s rider

8 August 2018by

RideLondon returned for another exhilarating year on Sunday 29 July, taking place along the streets of London, including roads in Raynes Park and Wimbledon. Mayor of Merton’s rider, senior cycle […]

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Sport and leisure

Revealed: How Merton Council works behind the scenes to keep Wimbledon Tennis Championships running smoothly

2 July 2018by Merton Web Team

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club? Here we unveil the secrets of keeping the Championships […]

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Events, Wimbledon tennis championships

New Leisure Centre on track for autumn opening

21 June 2018by

The new Morden Leisure Centre in Morden is on track to open this autumn, as the final stages of building work get underway. The new family leisure centre on London […]

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Sport and leisure

Merton Council opens carpark online booking for tennis fans

18 April 2018by Merton Web Team

Ahead of the world famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships, 2 -15 July, Merton Council has opened its online booking and payment page to make it easier for tennis fans, who need […]

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