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Category Archives: Parks and green spaces

Show our parks some love

26 July 2017by

Merton celebrated Love Parks Week by asking local residents what they thought made their park special. Cheeky Rain Wolfe, 9, said: “The best thing about the summer holidays is that […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces

Merton parks celebrate Green Flag status

21 July 2017by

A record number of parks and green spaces have collected Green Flag Awards across the UK. Merton celebrated in this success with South Park Gardens, John Innes Park, Dundonald Recreation […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces

£4m National Lottery grant offering new lease of life to The Canons

18 July 2017by

A new lease of life will be given to one of Merton’s most historic buildings after it was awarded a £4m National Lottery grant. Merton Council has spent the past […]

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Environment, Parks and green spaces

Britain’s Got Talent singer tops bill at Mitcham Carnival

30 May 2017by

Britain’s Got Talent crooner Wayne Woodward will be wowing the crowds as the headline act at the Mitcham Carnival on Saturday, June 10. Wayne, who has been described as a cross […]

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Parks and green spaces

Mitcham Carnival 2017: A family-friendly extravaganza

24 January 2017by

This summer’s Mitcham Carnival promises to be a family-friendly extravaganza of entertainment, food and fun.

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Arts and culture, Events, Parks and green spaces

Community heroes honoured at council awards

17 November 2016by

Members of the community who dedicate their time to showcasing local areas, transforming the environment and improving the lives of others have been honoured at Merton Council’s Excellence Awards this […]

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Awards, Clean streets, Events, Parks and green spaces

Preparation for new leisure centre under way

7 October 2016by

Merton Council is preparing the way for work to start on a brand new family leisure centre in Morden Park.

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Environment, Parks and green spaces, Regeneration, Sport and leisure

Get active and raise money for charity

13 September 2016by

Join a charity fitness challenge for the whole family this month to raise money by being active and trying out new sports.

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Environment, Events, Parks and green spaces

Don’t miss out on two fantastic fireworks and bonfire displays

2 September 2016by

Don’t miss out on two fantastic fireworks and bonfire displays put on by Merton Council in two of its stunning parks this November.

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Arts and culture, Parks and green spaces
Leader of the council, Cllr Stephen Alambritis and cabinet member for community and culture Cllr Nick Draper try their hand at table tennis in Joseph Hood Rec

Merton celebrates UK Olympic success, offering sports for free this Bank Holiday weekend

23 August 2016by

Sporting facilities across Merton will be open to the public for free Saturday 27 August to celebrate the success of the UK’s incredible athletes at Rio 2016 and to inspire […]

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Parks and green spaces, Sport and leisure
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