Future looks bright for Merton Arts Space as it celebrates its first anniversary
Merton Arts Space has celebrated a successful first year attracting praise from audiences and performers impressed by its unique setting in Wimbledon Library.
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An audience with Jessica Hynes in Merton Arts Space
Actor, writer and director Jessica Hynes will be at Merton Arts Space for an event to celebrate National Libraries Week.
Animal agents challenge children to read more this summer
Children across the borough are being challenged by animal agents to read six books or more during the school summer holidays. Merton libraries are supporting the Summer Reading Challenge, an […]
Punk pioneer plays Merton Arts Space
Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart promise a ‘heady trip through four decades of music’ when they perform at Merton Arts Space (MAS) on July 1. The event celebrates […]
Creative students put on touring art exhibition
An art exhibition of work created by students with disabilities or learning difficulties will be going on display in Wimbledon and Morden.
Discover Merton’s history at heritage day
A Heritage Discovery Day is being hosted by Merton Council for people to find out more about the borough’s history.
Libraries awarded £142k from Arts Council
Merton libraries have been awarded £142,611 for a literacy, arts and culture programme for young people. The funding from Arts Council England will be used to encourage more 11-18-year-olds to […]
Merton Arts Space stages Indian classical music festival
A three day festival of classical and semi-classical Indian music and poetry is being held in Merton Arts Space and Raynes Park Library.
Carved in Stone project brings wartime history alive
A heritage project has uncovered the life stories of more than 500 First World War combatants commemorated on local war memorials.
Merton to honour First World War hero
Merton Council is to hold a special service at Wimbledon War Memorial, on Parkside, to commemorate the bravery of local resident, Second Lieutenant George Edward Cates and to mark the […]