Forum of Friends
A regular series of meetings will take place called, ‘The Friends of Merton’s Parks and Open Spaces Forum’. This was agreed at a meeting between thirteen groups representing the Parks […]
Category Archives: Parks and green spaces
Remember you’re a wandle
Local walkers and cyclists will have their lives made easier thanks to a new Wandle Trail leaflet, produced in conjunction with Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Councils, Groundwork Merton and Sustrans. […]
Fab four themes to improve parks
Four key themes were discussed at Merton’s one-day partnership conference last week, to address the issues facing Merton’s parks and open spaces. It was attended by Friends groups, councillors, council […]
Cannizaro Festival update
JOINT PRESS RELEASE:LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON & AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP This year’s Cannizaro Festival will definitely not go ahead following the decision by Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust (WCTT) not to […]
Jubilee Weekend is here
Merton’s celebrations start this Friday Merton’s Jubilee Weekend starts this Friday 12 July and promises something for all. The weekend begins with the arrival of the Queen’s Jubilee Baton Relay […]
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Memorial bench for Dundonald Recreation Ground groundsman
Merton Council will place a memorial bench in Dundonald Recreation Ground on Saturday 11 May at 11am, in memory of groundsman Kevin Giles who worked at the park for 23 […]
Put-ting the green out of action
Vandals cause Morden Park?s Putting Green to close Vandals ruined the week for many users of Merton?s Putting Green in Morden Park, by ripping up the grass at every hole […]
Are you being served?
Merton Council announces study of parks and open space Merton’s parks and open space will be under investigation as Merton Council has appointed WS Atkins planning consultants to carry out […]
Prince George’s Playing Field given extra protection
Future plans for nature site will have to satisfy guidelines Merton Council has ensured the future of Prince George’s Playing Field will be safeguarded after a special planning document was […]
DOG WALKERS DESCEND INTO MERTON’S PARKS
Merton Council is trying to maintain its reputation as being a dog-friendly borough despite a recent influx of professional dog walkers into Merton’s parks, sometimes with as many as 20 […]