Leader of the council helps out at the foodbank
Leader of Merton Council, Councillor Stephen Alambritis, visited Wimbledon Foodbank to help the team of volunteers organise their stock of food donations in the run-up to Christmas – the Foodbank’s […]
Category Archives: Volunteers
West Barnes Library opens a new garden
West Barnes Library will be opening their rejuvenated garden to the public on Tuesday 9 October, at 12pm – 2pm. After working very closely with local volunteers, the Friends of […]
Merton launches Street Champions
More than 75 residents turned out to the launch of Street Champions, a new scheme which aims to make Merton a cleaner and safer place to live. Local volunteers who […]
Dog Watch show attracts more than 500 people
More than 500 people were out with their dogs at Morden Park on Saturday, 19 May, for the latest Dog Watch event. Dog Watch, a neighbourhood scheme for dog owners, […]
Merton libraries come top in UK at LGC awards
Merton Council’s library service has come top in the UK at the prestigious Local Government Chronicle (LGC) awards. Merton’s cabinet member for community and culture Councillor Martin Whelton along with […]
Merton’s unsung heroes rewarded for volunteering successes
Merton’s unsung heroes rewarded for volunteering successes Merton’s volunteers will enjoy their moment in the spotlight next week with the first Merton Partnership Volunteer Awards, on 14 March. The awards […]
Volunteers celebrate new tenancy at Taylor Road Day Centre
Volunteer groups using the Taylor Road Day Centre have been celebrating following a new rental agreement between community group Positive Network and the owners of the centre, Merton Council. The […]
Merton councillors get behind volunteers week
Local councillors across Merton have been getting their hands dirty over the last week and pitching in to help out at various non-profit community organisations in support of Volunteers’ Week […]
Merton celebrates heritage through textile exhibition
Merton Council will be celebrating Merton’s textile heritage with its River and Cloth exhibition from 17-23 September at Merton Abbey Mills. The exhibition will be housed in a marquee at […]
Media bulletin – Thursday 15 June
Family fun day A family fun day will take place on Thursday 22 June between 11pm – 2pm at Morden Hall Park, Snuff Mill, Morden Hall Road, to mark the […]