Merton Mayor swims for charities
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.
Category Archives: Older people
Mayor’s afternoon tea a silver success
Over 100 people aged 65 and over had afternoon tea with the Mayor of Merton, Councillor David Chung to mark Silver Sunday (October 4).
Last chance for residents to renew Freedom Pass
Merton Council is encouraging anyone who has not yet renewed their Freedom Pass, to do so online so they can continue to enjoy the benefits of free travel around the capital.
Free exhibition to showcase the latest equipment to keep residents safe at home
Merton residents will have the opportunity next week to speak to suppliers of home safety products at an event hosted by the council’s MASCOT service and supported by UK Telehealthcare.
Merton residents told to look out for their Freedom Pass renewal letter
Older people and disabled residents across Merton, whose Freedom Passes are set to expire on 31 March 2015, will receive a letter from London Councils or Merton Council in the […]
Merton celebrates International Day for Older People
Merton Council is marking International Day for Older People on Wednesday 1 October with an event at the Civic Centre from 10am-5pm.
Fun activities lined up for Celebrating Age 2014
Merton’s 2014 Celebrating Age Festival, for residents over the age of 50, launched its programme of events at the Wimbledon Piazza this week.
Heatwave guidance for residents
Hot weather is forecast from today (29 June) and residents are being advised to read the health tips available to them on the council’s website.
Coffee morning with Caremark Merton
Elderly residents who are interested in finding out more about getting support to remain living in the comfort of their own home for longer, are invited to come along to Morden Library’s free coffee morning with Caremark Merton on Tuesday 1 July.
Rogue traders go home with empty pockets
Doorstep crime is intrusive and is largely aimed at the more vulnerable in our society. In an effort to protect residents from this type of crime in Merton, the council […]