Merton Council Newsroom

The latest news from your council

Main Menu

Skip to content
  • Home
  • A-Z Directory
  • Contact us
  • Privacy and cookies
  • Accessibility

Category Archives: Volunteers

Dignity Action Day shines a light on the need for more volunteers in care homes

5 February 2018by

Residents of Carter House Care Home in Raynes Park were treated to a celebratory afternoon tea event on Thursday 1 February to mark the annual Dignity Action Day celebrations. Dignity […]

Read Article →
Older people, Volunteers

Bags of donations from council staff go to Wimbledon Foodbank

21 December 2017by

Over 60 bags stuffed full of donations from staff at the council were delivered by Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, to the Wimbledon Foodbank last week.

Read Article →
Business, Events, Volunteers

Heritage volunteers shortlisted for award

6 October 2017by mertonzb

A team of volunteers working with Merton Council’s heritage service to create an online archive of Merton in the First World War, have been shortlisted for a prestigious award.

Read Article →
Awards, Events, Libraries, Volunteers

Local councillor and volunteer wins OBE

27 June 2017by

A volunteer and councillor living in Merton has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Cllr Agatha Akyigyina, who has been volunteering for more than 30 years, thought […]

Read Article →
My Merton magazine, Volunteers

Wanted: Jumble Trail volunteer

23 June 2017by

Would you like to host a Jumble Trail in Merton? A jumble trail involves residents setting up jumble sale stalls in their front gardens for the day. It’s a great […]

Read Article →
Recycling and waste, Volunteers

Carved in Stone project brings wartime history alive

23 February 2017by mertonzb

A heritage project has uncovered the life stories of more than 500 First World War combatants commemorated on local war memorials.

Read Article →
History, Libraries, Volunteers

Boxes stuffed full of donations given to Wimbledon Foodbank by council

12 December 2016by

Dozens of bags and boxes stuffed full of items including chocolate biscuits, washing powder, nappies, bottles of squash and tins of soup were donated by council staff to the Wimbledon […]

Read Article →
Campaigns, Volunteers

Volunteers thanked for supporting our award-winning libraries

14 November 2016by mertonzb

Dedicated volunteers have given more than 35,000 hours of their time during the last year to help run Merton’s award-winning libraries.

Read Article →
Libraries, Mayor of Merton, Volunteers

Inspirational people honoured at Merton Community Awards

29 September 2016by

Inspirational people who work tirelessly to help others, selfless businesses and young people who are quietly excelling in sport, were all honoured by the council and the Wimbledon Guardian at […]

Read Article →
Awards, Events, Volunteers, Young people

Merton youngsters excel at London Youth Games

27 July 2016by

This year has been a memorable one for Merton in the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games.

Read Article →
Children, Education and schools, Sport and leisure, Volunteers
  1. ← Previous
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. 5
  7. 6
  8. 7
  9. 8
  10. 9
  11. Next →

Post navigation

← Previous 1 2 3 4 … 9 Next →
  • Newsroom
  • iN Merton magazine
  • Communications Team

Newsroom

Home   ❯   Newsroom
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Most read

  • School support staff strike action
  • Tennis In Merton: new coaching offer to serve the whole borough

Latest

  • Learning in Merton: 86% of Merton children receive offers from their first-choice primary school
  • School support staff strike action
  • Statement on Study Prep school investigation development

Email updates

Sign up for email updates

Search the News Room

Categories*

Archives*

* The page will re-load after you select a category or archive month. If you're using a keyboard to access the site, press the Enter key to open the list before selecting an option.

  • Newsroom
  • iN Merton magazine
  • Communications Team
  • Books of condolence and reflections

Follow us

  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn

RSS Youtube videos

  • Joint Consultative Committee with Ethnic Minority Organisations - Tuesday 17 March 2026 6.00 pm
  • Overview and Scrutiny Committee 11 March 2026
  • Remaking Morden

About this site

  • Privacy Notice
  • Cookies
  • Accessibility
Powered by WordPress.com.
  • Home
  • News and events
  • News
 

Loading Comments...