On Tuesday March 9th Merton Art Society will host an evening with Surrey Artist,Liz Seward, who will demonstrate the use of mixed media, with acrylic inks. Visitors are welcome to the demonstration at The Methodist Church, Buckleigh Avenue, off Martin Way, Merton Park. Start 7 30pm until 9 1530. Non members fee is £5.

Merton Mini Meet the Buyers - 10th March 2010, Antoinette Hotel, Wimbledon – 9.00am-2.30pm
 

Merton Council and the Police are joining forces with the second 'Face the Public' event aimed at listening to your views and giving answers to your community safety questions.

Training No. 2 : Creative methodologies to engage children and young people
on Friday 12th March 2010 at 9.30 am to 4.00 pm
Room B, Chaucer Centre

Our Annual General Meeting for 2009/2010 will be held on Friday 12th March at Vestry Hall

starting at 6.30pm.

Barn Dance at Wimbledon

There will be a walk (Eco Minds), as part of a new project done by the Commonside Trust and Mind. This walk is designed to make you feel better by making you healthy.

BTEG will be hosting a national event for local BME Forums and Networks to gather and exchange best practices particularly those from the three target regions of: (a) London (b) East Midlands and (

Aims

To enable participants to:

This day is for people with learning disabilities and their families, and health staff and managers.

When March 16th, 2010 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM
 

Location
Vestry Hall, 336-338 London Road
Mitcham
London, CR4 3UD
 

As part of “Dying Matters Awareness Week” (15-21 March), NHS Sutton and Merton is holding two events in the local community offering information and guidance on the various types of end

We are pleased to welcome Cathy Busani from Happy Ltd (www.happy-people.co.uk) as a plenary speaker at the Employment Conference.

This is your chance to put your questions to local bus, train, tube and tram providers at the Public Transport Liaison Committee meeting.

Come and find out more about free social enterprise support and resources, including:

As part of “Dying Matters Awareness Week” (15-21 March), NHS Sutton and Merton is holding two events in the local community offering information and guidance on the various types of end

Council Chamber, Merton Civic Centre, Morden, SM4 5DX

Quarterly meeting for anyone living, working or studying in the area to raise issues about local public services

From Crime to Court

Open to all local residents.
Your MP, Siobhain McDonagh, has organised this advice fayre to help local people and will be there to greet residents personally.

Come along and find out about Transition Town Wimbledon, 10:10 initiatives and sustainable projects around Wimbledon.

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Come rain or shine!

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

General workday for three hours in the grounds of The Canons.

Meet outside the house for further instructions.

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Food Safety (Level 1)

10am to 4pm

Food Safety (Level 1)

10am to 4pm

There will be a walk and art project taking place. As a part of a project organised by Commonside Community Development Trust with Mind.

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley

Lantern Arts Center

Tolverne Rd

Raynes Park

SW20 8RA

020 8944 5794

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley

Lantern Arts Center

Tolverne Rd

Raynes Park

SW20 8RA

020 8944 5794

The next meeting of INVOLVE will be a special event focussing on the development of the Adult Services Commissioning Strategy and grants programme. The meeting will:

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley

Lantern Arts Center

Tolverne Rd

Raynes Park

SW20 8RA

020 8944 5794

Food Hygiene (Level 2)

From 9am - 2pm both days.

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley

Lantern Arts Center

Tolverne Rd

Raynes Park

SW20 8RA

020 8944 5794

Food Hygiene (Level 2)

From 9am - 2pm both days.

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley

Lantern Arts Center

Tolverne Rd

Raynes Park

SW20 8RA

020 8944 5794

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

Your local play area is going to get better!

Do you want

We are all facing difficult economic times, many businesses are struggling and local people are losing their jobs.

7.15,

In the run up to local elections, MVSC offers you the chance to quiz the politicians about their views on the role of the voluntary, community and faith sector.

Do you work with children or young people? Then this play conference is for you!
Find out about new developments that will shape the future of play!

Ballroom dance with instruction and period records in the dance room at GJ's Bar.

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Merton and Lambeth Citizens Advice is holding a financial advice session to help people manage their money better, reduce outgoings and deal with debt.

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Purpose of event:

Are you 16 to 25 years old?
Looking for help finding work or deciding on a career?

Then come along for a morning of information and activities to help you take the next step

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

AGENDA
1. Welcome
2. Apologies for Absence
Annual General Meeting
3. Election of Meeting Chair for the Election of Trustees and Officers

Easter Activities 2010 - 11 to 19 years. Launch on Monday 5th April (Easter Bank Holiday)

Activities Include:

Basketball

Dodgeball

Tennis

Meet outside the library and travel to Banstead by public transport for a guided ramble around Banstead Woods. Bring a packed lunch, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

The Colliers Wood Residents Association has invited candidates from the main politcal parties in the forthcoming local elections to a "hustings" on Tuesday 20th. April.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

DATE: 22ND April 2010

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

Summary care records: how the voluntary sector and patient advisory liaison services (PALS) can play a vital role.

St George's Day Afternoon Tea

An afternoon of fun and entertainment with tea.

Between 2pm and 4pm 

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

Do you want to inspire and engage your friends, family and community to tackle climate change?

Join us for a community night for people of all ages, with table tennis, pool and table top games, live music and karaoke, real ale, wine and hot food.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

Planning to work with volunteers? This workshop is a quick tour of what you need to know before you start.

Find out about The Acacia Intergenerational Centre and share your thoughts and ideas.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

Is your organisation working with children and young people in Merton?

Merton and Lambeth Citizens Advice is holding a financial advice session to help people manage their money better, reduce outgoings and deal with debt.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

Merton and Lambeth Citizens Advice is holding a financial advice session to help people manage their money better, reduce outgoings and deal with debt.

The fourth Happy Soul Festival showcases some great new film, arts and live music.

Join the Ramblers Association for a one to one-and-a-half-hour easy walk on Mitcham Common with bird experts. Bring torch and binoculars. Breakfast at Golf Club after walk.

Colliers Wood Little League Football will be running an end of season  "Funday" with a tournament and barbeque and the Colliers Wood Residents Association and "Making Colliers W

This workshop gives you the opportunity to plan your Volunteer Policy.

The CYP Interagency Forumis is open to staff from all groups in Merton at all levels working with children and families.

Featuring a lineup of live music, DJ sets and dance.

With a range of urban music styles from rap, hiphop and grime to neo-soul, pop and r&b...

The huge lineup features:

Merton Council wants young people to have more of a say on the things that matter to you - whether it’s about schools, youth and leisure services, town centres or parks.

On the agenda: reports on activities over past year, election of new officers and news of befriending scheme in Wandsworth.

Merton Council wants young people to have more of a say on the things that matter to you - whether it’s about schools, youth and leisure services, town centres or parks.

Healthy Historical Walk Around Pollards Hill

This workshop covers the best ways of attracting the right people to volunteer in your group

Merton Council wants young people to have more of a say on the things that matter to you - whether it’s about schools, youth and leisure services, town centres or parks.

Women’s Organisations are facing an uncertain future as funders and decision makers increasingly marginalise women-only services.

As part of NHS Sutton and Merton’s Better Healthcare Closer to Home programme, we’re holding a public meeting to find out more about the Wallington Local Care Centre which is being buil

Effective financial control not only helps prevent error and fraud but also makes a major contribution to the good management of organisations, helping them make best use of their resources.

Merton Council wants young people to have more of a say on the things that matter to you - whether it’s about schools, youth and leisure services, town centres or parks.

From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 May 2010, over 100 artists at Wimbledon Art Studios open their doors to the public.

Merton Council wants young people to have more of a say on the things that matter to you - whether it’s about schools, youth and leisure services, town centres or parks.

From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 May 2010, over 100 artists at Wimbledon Art Studios open their doors to the public.

A fun class aimed at introducing music, dance and movement to pre-schoolers in a relaxed setting.

For children aged 2 and up.

Fridays 10 am -- 10.45

If laughter 'is good for the soul' then you need to be here for Andy. A comedian that wil lighten your spirit while reflecting on many aspects of life.

From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 May 2010, over 100 artists at Wimbledon Art Studios open their doors to the public.

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

Plants galore!

Annual Fair of Wimbledon Disarmament Coalition

Events

• Plants
• Bric-a-brac
• Books

Wimbledon Park Bowls Club are hosting a free Open Morning for new and experienced bowlers each Saturday in May from 11.00 - 12.30.

From Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 May 2010, over 100 artists at Wimbledon Art Studios open their doors to the public.

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

Free training sessions for Merton schoolchildren to prepare for the London Youth Games on 4 July at Cannons Leisure Centre, Madeira Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HD.

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

Level 2 Door supervisor (Course)

The Merton Safeguarding Children Board would like to invite you to attend a free training course.
Developing Child Protection Policy and Procedures for Non-Statutory Settings

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

Level 2 Door supervisor (Course)

This workshop covers all aspects of selecting the right volunteers for your group

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

Level 2 Door supervisor (Course)

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

Level 2 Door supervisor (Course)

DATE: 20th May 2010

South Thames College is celebrating Adult Learners’ Week from 15–21 May with a wide range of free taster courses at its centres in Wandsworth, Merton, Tooting and Roehampton.

'A sound to stir the heart'. It's time to put down the stresses of the week and enjoy an evening of wonderful music and good company. Jennifer is a talented musician who will capture your soul.

The Hub at Tooting and Mitcham is running their annual six-a-side football event for boys and girls aged 11–16 on 22 May.

Wimbledon Park Bowls Club are hosting a free Open Morning for new and experienced bowlers each Saturday in May from 11.00 - 12.30. Please bring a flat pair of shoes and come and join the fun.

Free training sessions for Merton schoolchildren to prepare for the London Youth Games on 4 July at Cannons Leisure Centre, Madeira Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HD.

Basic Child Protection Training
Every Child Matters, Stay Safe:
Introduction to Child Safeguarding

This workshop looks at the next steps. Once you have got your volunteers – how do you keep them?

 The Stroke Association is holding a networking event on 26 May in London for anyone who represent the interests of local stroke survivors or carers.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Speakeasy

helping you talk to your children about growing up, sex and relationships.

How can you prove your activities are making a difference to people’s lives?

Steve will leave you spellbound with his amazing performance and skill. ' I've never been so captured by a performace'.

Wimbledon Park Bowls Club are hosting a free Open Morning for new and experienced bowlers each Saturday in May from 11.00 - 12.30. Please bring a flat pair of shoes and come and join the fun.

The familiar takes a day off for Away Day exhibition
New site-responsive art and performance refresh south London parks

DATES: 29-31 May bank holiday weekend

The familiar takes a day off for Away Day exhibition
New site-responsive art and performance refresh south London parks

DATES: 29-31 May bank holiday weekend

The familiar takes a day off for Away Day exhibition
New site-responsive art and performance refresh south London parks

DATES: 29-31 May bank holiday weekend

This workshop is always over-subscribed!

Situations arise, and things don’t work out the way you wanted them to – so – what can you do?

Free

The seventh annual Wandle Valley Festival will be held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June 2010 with activities for all ages along the river in Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon.

Ravensbury Park Community Day 10.30 - 18.00

Lots of activities ending with a Community Picnic 17.00 - 18.00

Launch of art installation in Ravensbury Park.

The seventh annual Wandle Valley Festival will be held on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June 2010 with activities for all ages along the river in Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Croydon.

Bring your own picnic and we will provide the entertainment - the Colliers Wood Chorus will be singing - the Colliers Wood Ukulele Orchestra will be playing - you can take part in Tai Chi and badmi

Community Picnic in Wandle Park in Colliers Wood during the Wandle Valley Festival.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

This course will give you an introduction to personal qualities and skills required to work in the Health and Social Care industry.

The next Private Sector Landlord Forum is to be held in Merton on:
Friday 11 June 2010 - 6 to 8.15pm (refreshments served from 5:45pm)

This Introduction to Learning Support course will help you develop an awareness of the impact of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills on personal, social and working life.

This year's Mitcham Carnival will take place on Saturday 12 June. As usual, the carnival will be on the Three Kings Piece, Commonside West, Mitcham, with the parade starting at Figges Marsh.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

Wimbledon Village Fair and Horse Show is the major annual fundraising event run by the Wimbledon Guild.

Main agenda items:

The next INVOLVE meeting will take place on Tuesday 22 June, 10.30–12.30 at Vestry Hall. The agenda is being finalised and will be circulated shortly.

African Drumming & Congolese Dance

4.00pm - 4.45pm

At the New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LT.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

Do you have mission and vision? This half day practical session will look at the purpose, structure and content of a successful plan, appropriate for groups of all sizes.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Facilitators:
Linda Finn & Dermot Brady

Course Aims

As part of the Wimbledon Shorts Film Festival 2010 (www.wimbledonshorts.com) we’re running a FREE Super 8 workshop, supported by the Thames Community Foundation Grassroots Grant scheme, for t

As part of the Wimbledon Shorts Film Festival 2010 (www.wimbledonshorts.com) we’re running a FREE Super 8 workshop, supported by the Thames Community Foundation Grassroots Grant scheme, for t

A consultation was launched on the 4 March 2010 to seek people's views on a range of proposals that will enable patients to register with a GP practice of their choice.

The Merton Priory Homes Community Fund Grant programme is a £1 million fund to improve the quality of lives of local residents.

Free workshop from Volunteer Centre Merton

1 - 3pm, Wednesday 30th June 2010, The Vestry Hall meeting room

African Drumming & Congolese Dance

4.00pm - 4.45pm

At the New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LT.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

These sessions are for all practitioners who work with children and young people.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Every Child Matters, Be Healthy:
Child and Adolescent Weight Management
Ref: H2

06 July 2010
13.00 – 16.00

You are warmly invited to the launch of the Stop Hate line, a 24 hour reporting and support line for victims of hate crime.

Merton Adult Education will be holding its July Open Afternoon on Tuesday 6 July between 4 - 6pm. The September Open Day will be held on Wednesday 8 September, 2 - 8pm.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Places are still available on the following training course

Sexually Exploited Children & Young People

African Drumming & Congolese Dance

4.00pm - 4.45pm

At the New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LT.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Strawberry Tea Party

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Art Exhibition Celebrating the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad
Saturday 10 July 2010 12noon - 5.00pm
 

Cottenham Park, Melbury Gardens (off Durham Road)
SW20 0PY

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Humphrey Bogart Season

Film - The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

This event is ideal for pensioners

Come alone, or bring a group.

This event is free

Agenda items include:

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

About the course:

Children’s Workforce Induction Day
Weds 14th July 2010 – 9.30 to 4.30
Main Hall, Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden, SM4 6PX

African Drumming & Congolese Dance

4.00pm - 4.45pm

At the New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LT.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

A solo show created and perfomed by Patrice Naiambana.

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

The Hiding Place

Situated in the charming Italian Gardens of Cannizaro Park, the festival brings you a wonderful variety of top-quality acts in a beautiful surrounding.

Based on personal testimonies from interviews with victims and perpetrators of violence in Northan Ireland, South Africa and the former Yugoslavia, After Violence is not to be missed.

Visit the snuff mill at Morden Hall Park for displays and information about food, from seed to plate, and then enjoy some of the mouth watering dishes on offer at our Riverside Cafe.

Come to Pollards Hill library and make your very own imagination, creativity book which will become part of a sculpture being made for the library...

Agenda
 

Come to Pollards Hill library and make your very own imagination, creativity book which will become part of a sculpture being made for the library...

'Romany Me' is an award winning short film, written by a Merton Traveller resident, about the predujice that Traveller's face in schools.

Whether you are actively seeking employment or simply considering a change in career direction or life choices, visit the Career Crossroads Event Merton for ideas, inspiration and information.

We are holding a youth open afternoon on Wednesday 21 July from 12.30pm.

African Drumming & Congolese Dance

4.00pm - 4.45pm

At the New Horizon Centre, South Lodge Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 1LT.

Question "What is Speakeasy?"

Answer "Helping you talk to your children about group up, sex and relationships"

Transport for All & Merton Community Transport invite you to attend a Transport Information Afternoon
Thursday 22nd July

Topics include the latest position on LBM budgets, how the voluntary sector can engage with the Census and working with the new Wilson Health Centre.

Roy Benjamin, Chair of LINk Merton will speak on the work of Merton’s Local Involvement Network and priorities for the coming year.

A family-friendly outdoor activity full of fun and excitement organised by Mitcham Filipino-British Association,celebrating cultural diversity and creating awareness of the culture and traditi

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Come and join us for a couple of hours kite flying on Mitcham Common. We will be meeting up in the cafe in the New Horizon Centre. Everyone (all age groups) welcome.

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

If you have been affected by stroke within the past two years, please join us the South London Cardiac and Stroke Network on Wednesday 28th July from 12:00-4:30pm to help shape future stroke servic

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

The Cambridge Theatre performs the family favourite, Robin Hood, in Morden Hall Park's historic rose garden.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

It is time to find your patterned blankets and head down to Morden Hall Park this summer.  Bring a picnic and pick a spot on the grass.  After you have enjoyed your picnic why not join in

At Mitcham Fair Green
London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3JS

1pm - 7pm
FREE ENTRANCE ALL WELCOME

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

For full details see the poster below.

At Mitcham Fair Green
London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3JS

1pm - 7pm
FREE ENTRANCE ALL WELCOME

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Come along to National Playday 2010 at the new Acacia Intergenerational Centre on August 4 from 12pm to 4pm.

At Mitcham Fair Green
London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3JS

1pm - 7pm
FREE ENTRANCE ALL WELCOME

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

For further information or to volunteer click here

At Mitcham Fair Green
London Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3JS

1pm - 7pm
FREE ENTRANCE ALL WELCOME

Are you 13-19??
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Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Merton Youth Service Fun Day

AT MORDEN PARK (Morden Park, behind Merton College and next to Morden Park swimming pool.)

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

For full details see the poster below.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

South London Refugee Association/Merton and Wandsworth Asylum Welcome

Young people who are regular at our Youth Club in Mitcham will be going out for one day trip to Thorpe Park.

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Visit Wimbledon Library for a day packed with free, fun and exciting activities to give you a taste of what your library has to offer.

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Vicky Ahern, senior instructor at the Chi Clinic and Lee Tai Chi Centre will teach and share her experiences of healing and well being with Tai Chi.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Pollards Hill Youth Centre are running a variety of workshops, activities & trips during the summer holidays.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to Phipps Bridge Youth Centre and get involved in some of our activities & trips here...

Discover what Pollards Hill Library has to offer you...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Celebrate the stars who visited Morden Hall Park in the 1940’s and 1950’s. See our Film Star Parties exhibition. Craft activities for the family

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

For full details see the poster below.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

South London Refugee Association/Merton and Wandsworth Asylum Welcome

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Vicky Ahern, senior instructor at the Chi Clinic and Lee Tai Chi Centre will teach and share her experiences of healing and well being with Tai Chi.

The Lord Chamberlain’s Men perform the Shakespearean classic The Tempest. Performed in the historic rose garden at Morden Hall Park.

Are you 13-19??
Bored @ home with nothing to do???
Well come down to SWYC and get involved in some of our activities here...

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Next Tuesday's Walk will be taking us further a field, but don't worry it's only a short bus journey there and back. Please bring a Travelcard/Oystercard or cash for bus fares.

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

Vicky Ahern, senior instructor at the Chi Clinic and Lee Tai Chi Centre will teach and share her experiences of healing and well being with Tai Chi.

This is a fundraiser for the Colourhouse Children's Theatre.

Join Pollards Hill Library and Ivy Gardens Children's Centre for a picnic on the grass in Pollards Hill.

Play sessions for young people aged 8–13, from 12pm–3pm.

A full and fun day of games, competitions, stalls and activities, including our Summer HORSE SHOW, and culminating in an evening BARN DANCE with licensed bar and caller.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Vicky Ahern, senior instructor at the Chi Clinic and Lee Tai Chi Centre will teach and share her experiences of healing and well being with Tai Chi.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Live music with local teenage band "Just a Thought"  plus open mic for floor singers, poets and storytellers. Table tennis, pool and table top games.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Come and join in our Green Day Out at Morden Hall Park

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) Ref:H1

Course Aims

Table Tennis at the New Horizon Centre, Come and join this regular Tuesday afternoon session. £2.00: including refreshments. All welcome.

Enjoy an fun evening with good food, a game of bingo, and a singalong to all your old favourites.

At the New Horizon Centre. £5.00: please call 8679 0305

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Merton Adult Education will be holding its September Open Day on Wednesday 8 September, 2 - 8pm.

2 - 4.30pm, Wednesday 8 September 2010

Function Room
The Hub
Imperial Fields
Bishopsford Road
Morden
Surrey SM4 6BF

This meeting is an opportunity for staff at all levels top get together, network and influence the work of the Children's Trust in Merton, generally around a single theme.

Whist at New Horizon Centre.

Keen Whist player? A bit rusty? Why not come along and try your hand at this regular Wednesday afternoon session.

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

At Council Chamber, Merton Civic Centre

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Lovely Nails at the New Horizon Centre. Pamper yourself with a relaxing manicure and nail varnish.

DATE: 9th September 2010

FEE: £125.00

Common Purpose and Social Enterprise London are delighted to invite you to the event Social Enterprises Engaging with Local Authorities!

When: Thursday 9 September, 12.15-5.30pm

With the surge in primary school places and the shortage of good state sector secondary schools in Merton, what options are there to improve education in a time of economic cut backs?

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Bridge at the New Horizon Centre.Keen bridge player or a bit rusty? Why not join us with this regular Friday session, make new friends and get your brain working again?

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Live Latin American Music with the "Havana Good Time!" band at the Community Centre in Colliers Wood High Street.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Salsa dance class at 7.30 p.m.

Brahms Clarinet trio Op.114

Schumann Fantasiestücke

Dvořák “Dumky” piano trio Op.90

Christ Church West Wimbledon

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF COMMUNITY DRUG SERVICE for SOUTH LONDON

Cordially invite you to the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

to be held on

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Free blood pressure checks with the NHS and The Blood Pressure Association at

Morden Library

Merton Civic Centre

London Road

Morden

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Keep Fit 50+ at the New Horizon centre.

Exercise to music for mobility, strenghtening, balance and co-ordination.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Equality SchemeConsultation Event
Come along and tell us your views on
Tuesday 14 September 2010.
10.15am - 1.00pm (includes light lunch)

Getting Active with Ecominds

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Friendship Club at the New Horizon Centre. Your to check out this weekly social get-together, meet old and new friends, enjoy a friendly chat, a game of bingo and weekly raffle.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Join the gardener at Morden Hall Park for a fruit pruning workshop with an opportunity to practice under supervision.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Find out how to live green with exhibitions in the Snuff Mill at Morden Hall Park

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

Tea Dance at the New Horizon Centre. Get your dancing shoes on and try this regular Monday session.

£3.00, but call the Festival Line to book.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

The Merton Safeguarding Children Board would like to invite you to attend this free training course.

Benefits of attending include:

Every Woman Club at the New Horizon Centre. Your to check out this weekly social get-together, meet old and new friends, enjoy a friendly chat, a game of bingo and weekly raffle.

Free cooking club

Come along to cook new recipes, have fun and meet new people.

All ingredients supplied, take the food home after each session

The Trust’s Annual Public Meeting
will take place on:

Tuesday 21 September
5.30pm – 7.30pm

in the

The next MCPP meeting will focus on the reporting and monitoring of race and religious hate crime in the borough.

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

At Mansel Road Centre, Mansel Road, SW19

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

Wednesday 22 September: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
RIVERWALK HOUSE, MILLBANK London, SW1P 4RR

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

Ceilidh Night at the New Horizon Centre. Enjoy a lively evening of ceilidh music and tuck in to Irish stew and a hot Irish pudding.

£5.00: Call 8679 0305 to book.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

An introduction to measuring social impact for charities, social enterprises and the wider third sector.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

Calling all singers, songwriters, poets, guitarists, pianists, DJs…
Microphones, CD player and keyboard provided.
Bring your own guitar or iPod.

The Celebrating Age Festival offers all Merton residents over the age of 50 the chance to learn something new and meet new people.

Peace Week is an event for the whole community, celebrating diversity, equality and social harmony.

Why Social Enterprise?

As part of its stocktake of the Better Healthcare Closer to Home programme, NHS Sutton and Merton is reviewing the models of care that will be delivered in the new care centres.

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

At Raynes Park Methodist Church Hall, Worple Road, SW20

For a full list of events click here.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

After her debut performance at the LAC last year Yvonne Lyon returns to bring the
best of her music to South London. Named as among the best emerging talent

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

Discover more about the Great British apple at Morden Hall Park with apple displays, apple tasting and apple printing. Try some mouth watering apple dishes in the café.

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

This training will enable participants to be:

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

This workshop is aimed at management committee members and senior staff of voluntary and community organisations. The course will cover: Charity Act 2006, legal structures (e.g.

Mitcham Community Forum meets local schoolchildren at Acacia Intergenerational Centre to decide on local environmental improvements

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

The event will provide the opportunity to hear about other projects that Polka has been working with and alongside the numerous community groups in the local area and a chance to help us inform the

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

Events across Merton encouraging residents to try their hand at drawing. For full details click here:

http://www.merton.gov.uk/big_draw

For a full list of events click here.

Nine days of readings and Q&As with authors including Linda La Plante, Salman Rushdie, Tony Parsons and Katie  Fforde. For full details click here: http://www.wimbledonbookfest.org/

Events across Merton encouraging residents to try their hand at drawing. For full details click here:

http://www.merton.gov.uk/big_draw

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

In response to feedback, the Common Assessment Framework Team commissioned further supportive dedicated training on skills and techniques for engaging with families; identifying additional needs; d

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

A night of live bands & DJs for young people in Wimbledon. Featuring:

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Discover the story of snuff through its journey from tobacco to powder and the characters involved. Held at the Snuff Mill at Morden Hall Park

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Do you work for a community organisation or are you an active and confident volunteer who enjoys working with members of the community?

 Wimbledon Sports Week Business to Business 5 a side football challenge.

Goals, New Malden 5-8pm entrance fee £75.00 per team

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Do you work for a community organisation or are you an active and confident volunteer who enjoys working with members of the community?

Tuesday 19th October
Drop in sessions running 9.00– 16.00
Please allow approx 1-2 hrs
Odeon Cinema, The Piazza, Wimbledon

Have you and your organisation been affected by the current funding cuts? If so this event is for you!

Wimbledon Sports Week, Ten Pin Bowling Business to Business Challenge event.

Teams of three players, entrance fee £25.00 per team

Venue David Lloyd Raynes Park

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Wednesday 20th Oct 2010 – 9.30 to 4.30
Main Hall, Chaucer Centre, Canterbury Road, Morden, SM4 6PX

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Wimbledon Sports Week Business to Business Golf Day.

Wimbledon Park Golf Club, Home Park Road, SW19

Teams four players, entrance fee £240 per team

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

Wimbledon Sports Week Business Talking Sport.

Business Networking event with sports theme, celebrity guests expected to include;

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

Wimbledon Sports Week October Half Term

Free activities and chance to meet local sporting clubs and find out what sports are on offer in Merton.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

Wimbledon Sports Week October Half Term

Free activities and chance to meet local sporting clubs and find out what sports are on offer in Merton.

Do you manage Volunteers? Would you benefit from peer to peer support? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands where you're coming from?

Official opening of Acacia Intergenerational Centre, Community Garden and Adventure Playground. Everyone is welcome - no booking necessary.

There will be a public meeting on Tuesday 26th October 2010 to receive feedback on the progress of work that is being carried out regarding recent problems on the Phipps Bridge Estate.

This is your chance to put your questions to local bus, train, tube and tram providers at the Public Transport Liaison Committee meeting.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

Wimbledon Sports Week October Half Term

Free activities and chance to meet local sporting clubs and find out what sports are on offer in Merton.

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

Wimbledon Sports Week October Half Term

Free activities and chance to meet local sporting clubs and find out what sports are on offer in Merton.

The next employment law and HR conference especially for London's voluntary and community sector will take place at The Window, 13 Windsor Street, Islington, London N1 8QG

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Join us for some activities and crafts. £3 family of 4 members. £1.50 per additional member

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

Find out how you can get involved with the Olympics in Merton.

Thursday 28th October 2010.
Merton Civic Centre,
Council Chamber.
20:00 to 21:00

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

Wimbledon Sports Week October Half Term

Free activities and chance to meet local sporting clubs and find out what sports are on offer in Merton.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

For a full list of events click here.

Merton Family Learning Festival, organised by Merton Adult Education, runs from 10-30 October, with events across the borough in children’s centres, schools, learning venues and libraries.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

For a full list of events click here.

Trustees are the people in charge of a charity. They play a vital role, volunteering their time and working together to make important decisions about the charity's work.

For a full list of events click here.

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

For a full list of events click here.

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

This training will enable participants to be:

For a full list of events click here.

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

For a full list of events click here.

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

Free I.T. Taster Sessions: Facebook, Twitter, Email, Online Shopping and much more. Suitable for all, can’t find the on switch to regular computer user.

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

For a full list of events click here.

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

Connect as a community to ask our MP to take action on climate change.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

For a full list of events click here.

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

Compact Week is an annual campaign held to promote the Compact, the longstanding agreement that sets out shared commitments and guidelines for partnership working between government and the volunta

Volunteer Centre Merton cordially invite you to our Annual General Meeting.

Tuesday 9th November 2010 at 2.30 pm
The Vestry Hall, London Road, Mitcham CR4 3UD

PLANNING FOR A FAIR SOCIETY
How could the Big Society help citizens create a fair society?

Full details tbc.
When
November 11th, 2010 2:30 PM through 4:30 PM
Location
The Vestry Hall
London Road
Mitcham, CR4 3UD
United Kingdom

The Wilson Health Centre is holding its first Patient Participation Group and Community Involvement Group at the Centre on Thursday 11th November between 18:30–19:30.

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

Friday 12 November 2010
9.30 - 16.30 (Lunch Provided)
Council Chamber, Merton Civic Centre, Morden

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

You are warmly invited to come along to Sustainable Merton’s Quiz and Supper Night.

Do you want to know more about funding opportunities for groups working with children and young people in Merton?

Come along and support your local community centre
Saturday 13th november, 1-3pm
25p entry

Merton Council and Merton Police are joining forces on Monday 15 November to listen to your views and answer your questions on all issues around community safety, crime and anti-social behaviour.

Merton Chamber of Commerce is running a workshop as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week on  Tuesday 16 November at The Generator Business Centre  from 10am - 2pm (lunch is included).

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

Over recent years there has been a heightened awareness and increasing concern about the risks posed to children and young people by their use of the Internet and other forms of information technol

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

Money Talk

Thursday 18th November

2pm to 5pm

South Mitcham Community Centre
Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue
Mitcham

Free financial advice and information: How will welfare and benefits changes affect you?
Also, how to:

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

 Run your own weight management group.

Chaired by Yvette Stanley

Director of Children, Schools and Families,
London Borough of Merton

Speakers/workshops are to be confirmed; subjects likely to include:

Come along to watch a film, enjoy homemade popcorn and have a chat afterwards. This session is suitable for people of all ages, as films are rated U or PG.
Every Monday 6-8.30pm
50p
Under 12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Call 020 8274 5121 for more information

A public meeting has been organised for Monday 22 November 2010 at 7.30pm to discuss the footpath running from John Innes Recreational Ground towards Mostyn Road.  The footpath crosses th

Run your own weight management group.

This one-day training aims to provide participants with an overview of preparing accounts under SORP 2005, the key stages in drafting a set of year-end accounts and tips on how to prepare for the a

A detailed discussion about violent crime in south-west London.

As part of National Inter Faith Week, you are invited to join the Deputy Mayor of Merton, Councillor Margaret Brierly and Wimbledon Inter Faith Group for a celebration of the contribution of faith

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

At Raynes Park Library Hall (entrance Aston Road), SW20

Merton Council would like to invite you to the Christmas lights switch-on. 
 

Want to know more about delivering Department for Work and Pension’s Work Programme and/or the London Development Agency’s European Social Fund programme for 2011-2013?

This event is for voluntary and community sector groups across south London who are looking for information and support on the changing world of commissioning.

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

Wimbledon's flagship event marking the start of Christmas in the town centre, including parade, fireworks display from the rooftop of Centre Court Shopping Centre, live music and entertainment.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

South London Refugee Association cordially invite you to their Annual General Meeting 2010

on Saturday 27th November 2010 at 10.00am to 12.00pm

Venue:

Merton Council, Centre Court Shopping Centre, Volunteer Centre Merton and the Joseph Hood Primary School are working together to provide a special opportunity for Christmas shopping for those who c

The Merton Safeguarding Children Board would like to invite you to attend this free training course.

Benefits of attending include:

This workshop is aimed at management committee members and senior staff of voluntary and community organisations. The course will cover: Charity Act 2006, legal structures (e.g.

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

Wednesday 1 December 2010, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Morden Baptist Church, Crown Lane, Morden
Wednesday 1 December 2010, 10.00am to 1.00pm

Stalls and displays will cover:

Merton Council and NHS Sutton and Merton are offering free training to Merton residents on developing skills and knowledge about health and well-being. The course helps you think about the needs of your community and gives practical ideas about how to make your voice count.

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

For all local residents and businesses to discuss local issues that concern them.

At Mansel Road Centre, Mansel Road, SW19

Following on from CAF Training and Level 1 Child Protection Training, these three half day multi-agency sessions offer further work on skills and techniques for engaging with families, gathering information, drawing conclusions and drawing up effective Action Plans – always with the ultimate aim is of achieving improved outcomes for the child or young person.

Do you want to improve your IT skills and use email, the Internet, etc.?
Do you want to keep up with your children and their computer skills?

Come along to enjoy fish and chips with people of all ages and enjoy a fun activity afterwards.
Takes place first Friday of every month.
Everyone is welcome. Booking essential (vegetarian option available).
£2 per adult. £1 per child.
Under 12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

To book, call 020 8274 5121

Do You Care For A Friend Or Relative With A Disability Or Long Term Illness?
If So This Is For You!

Launch Event
Carers Health And Information Drop In
The Wilson Health Centre
Cranmer Road
Mitcham
CR4 4TP

SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER
11.00am to 3.00pm

Ramble around Docklands. Meet outside the Donald Hope Library in Colliers Wood at 10 a.m. on Sunday 5th. December. For further details call Rita on 0208 540 1560.

Come along to the new Green Coffee morning - on Tuesday 7th December from 9.30-11 at Piaf on Wimbledon Hill Road, opposite the library. If you're thinking of growing your own food, insulating your home or other ways of reducing your carbon footprint, this is the place to meet up and discuss things.

MERTON COMMUNITY TRANSPORT INVITES YOU TO THEIR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

ON WEDNESDAY 8th December 2010 12.00 - 2.00pm
at
THE VESTRY HALL LONDON ROAD
MITCHAM SURREY CR4 3UD
 

Guest Speaker
Dr Stephen Hickey
Chair of the Community Transport Association UK

The landscape for providing public services is changing and a clear picture has not yet emerged. Whilst this uncertainty may cause concern to both the statutory and voluntary sector, there are opportunities to build on the momentum of activity that has built up regarding joint working to shape the services of tomorrow.

6.30pm to 7.30pm at St. Mary's Church, Putney, Entrance £8 including meal.There will be live music, bar, disco and much more. Please call either Jane or Louise for tickets 020 8879 6333. This event is sold out.

Come and meet Father Christmas at Morden Hall Park and receive a personal gift.

Booking essential on 020 8545 6850. £7.50 per child

Come and meet Father Christmas and receive a personal gift.  Booking is essential on 020 8545 6850 (lines open on Wednesday 3rd November).
£7.50 per child

Do your Christmas Shopping in the comfort of the Snuff Mill with an exciting range of local stallholders.
Free admittance
 

Session for people of all ages to make beautiful festive decorations from natural materials and enjoy our lovely community garden.
Everyone is welcome.
Free to take part!
Under 12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

Call 020 8274 5121 for more information

An evening of entertainment with the "For one night only" rock band, the Colliers Wood Ukelele Orchestra, singers,dancers, poetry and story-telling. St. Joseph's Hall in Park Road, Colliers Wood

Ticket prices are £5 in advance, £6 on the door and £3 concs. Ring Keith on 07982 721 496.

Come and meet Father Christmas at Morden Hall Park and receive a personal gift.

Booking essential on 020 8545 6850. £7.50 per child

Come and meet Father Christmas and receive a personal gift.  Booking is essential on 020 8545 6850 (lines open on Wednesday 3rd November).
£7.50 per child

Do your Christmas Shopping in the comfort of the Snuff Mill with an exciting range of local stallholders.
Free admittance
 

The London Borough of Merton is looking at the "Youth Mutual" model of delivery as one of the various ways of delivering youth services for young people in Merton.

Merton Community Transport operates an Excursion Club which runs regular trips to places of interest and shopping centres throughout the year and this year it is being supported by The Big Lottery

St James Church in Martin Way SW20 invite members of the local community to their Christmas lunch in our newly refurbished Church Hall on Thursday 16th Dcember, 12noon for 12.30.

Come in your favourite outfit, have lots of fun and enjoy a community Christmas lunch with people of all ages.
Booking essential.
£3 per adult. £1.50 per child over 5. Children under 5 free.
Under 12s must be accompanied by a responsible adult

To book, call 020 8274 5121

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

A Christmas show for all the family.

Early Evening Christmas Recital
6.00pm
Saturday 18 December 2010
St John’s Church, Spencer Hill, SW19 4NZ

Come and join a Christmas walk at Morden Hall Park in this festive season. The guided walk is followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Fun, hands on activities and crafts. £3 family of 4 members. £1.50 per additional member

The Wimbledon Cancer Friendship Group
We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

Family Holiday Fun - fun for all the family at Morden Hall Park

Follow our trail around the park to burn off some energy and have some family fun.

The next Green Coffee morning is on Tuesday 4th January from 9.30-11 in the morning. We'll be sitting at the back of Piaf on Wimbledon Hill Road, opposite the library.

6 week project with people of all ages, learning and exploring the local area’s rich history.
Please register your interest (8 years plus).

Next project starts Thursday 6 January.
Please call 020 8274 5121

Held at Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Enjoy oven baked fish and chips for lunch, meet new friends and take part in an activity.

Everyone is welcome!

Please call to book your place.

Held at the Acacia Intergenerational Centre, Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Buses 463 and 152

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Six-week Yoga course with a qualified instructor.

£30 for six weeks payable on the first week.
Mondays, 7.15 – 8.15pm.

Starting 10 January.

Booking essential.

Held at Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields CR4 1SD

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Following on from CAF Training and Level 1 Child Protection Training, these three half day multi-agency sessions offer further work on skills and techniques for engaging with families, gathering information, drawing conclusions and drawing up effective Action Plans – always with the ultimate aim is of achieving improved outcomes for the child or young person.

Get fit and have lots of fun with Zumba! New, popular Latin dance exercise.

Every Wednesday from 12th January, 11.30-12.30pm.

Enjoy your FREE first class!

£3. payable each week for ages 12 and over.

Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times.  

Everyone is welcome!

St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust is holding an Equality Assessment on 12 January.

Join us at Pollards Hill Library for our annual 'kick start to the New Year' health event.

Activities will include:

Celebrate National Soup Month by making tasty homemade soup and meeting new friends. Perfect for wintery weather!

Wednesday 12 January from 4.00pm – 5.30pm.

Minimum age 5 years. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, maximum of 2 children per adult.

Booking essential.

Everyone is welcome!

The next Merton Community Policing Partnership meeting has been arranged for Thursday 13 January in the Committee Rooms, Merton Civic Centre. This replaces the meeting of 30 November, which had to be cancelled due to bad weather.

Merton Priory Homes is offering two funding surgeries to offer advice and support for groups looking to apply for its Community Fund - Empowering Communities Round 1 2011/12. Empowering Communities Grants of up to £3000 are available for a variety of projects, one off-events or equipment purchases for groups.

 Merton Community Policing Partnership and Safer Merton are holding a Face the People meeting on Wednesday 18 January, 2.00–4.30pm at Merton Council Chamber (refreshments and cake from 4

Details:
Making Wimbledon better for business means listening to the businesses and giving them a place to come together where they can raise the issues that concern them or that affect their business, and most importantly where they can get some answers or some resolution. That is exactly what the aim of the Wimbledon Business Forum is.

Nutrition in a nutshell – how to eat healthy and live longer by Catherine Collins, takes place on Wednesday 19 January from 12.00-13.00 at St George's Hospital, Tooting in Lecture Theatre A, ground floor, Hunter Wing and is repeated at 19.00-20.00 in Hyde Park Room, 1st floor, Lanesborough Wing.

To reserve your free place email members@stgeorges.nhs.uk or phone 020 8266 6132.

Details:
Come and meet likeminded people, potential clients or mentors through our regular networking events. Each event provides you with topical presentations to help your business succeed.

Merton Priory Homes is offering two funding surgeries to offer advice and support for groups looking to apply for its Community Fund - Empowering Communities Round 1 2011/12. Empowering Communities Grants of up to £3000 are available for a variety of projects, one off-events or equipment purchases for groups.

The Child Protection Conference & Core Group Meeting

Facilitator:
Alec Parsons

Course Aims

Details:
Does your business have a website?
Whether your business is large or small, this workshop is for you. Come along and find out how Search Engines work; and how they can work for your business!

Some, or all, of the following areas will be covered in priority order based on what you the delegates ask for in a poll at the beginning of the workshop.

Moneytalk

A Commonside and Merton Priory Homes event.

Come and get free advice on money, training, jobs and benefits. Enjoy a visit from the Vine Project, free raffle and refreshments and children’s goodie bags.

On Thursday 20th January, from 2- 5pm.

Everyone is welcome.

St. Marks Church Hall, St. Marks Road, Mitcham

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.

The free weekly meetings offer an opportunity for anyone affected by any cancer to meet people and make friends, share experiences and obtain information and contact details for other local cancer support organisations.

Celebrate the diverse work and achievements of your Citizens Advice Bureau at our Annual General Meeting

Tree Warden Group Merton

Plant a Fruit Hedge (280m long!)

Tree Warden Group Merton

Plant a Fruit Hedge (280m long!)

Tree Warden Group Merton

Plant a Fruit Hedge (280m long!)

Tree Warden Group Merton

Plant a Fruit Hedge (280m long!)

Sutton and Merton Primary Care Trust will be promoting their new Polish and Tamil clinics and giving advice on healthy living.

Venue: Mitcham Library 157 London Road Mitcham
Starts: 24 January 2011 13:00:00
Finishes: 24 January 2011 18:00:00
Cost FREE
Telephone 0208 274 5745

Merton Council is offering you the chance to get creative and learn how to shoot film for the 2011 London-wide Film London in 90 Seconds competition. The training takes place at the Civic Centre's Council Chamber on Tuesday, January 25, with a trainer from Film London from 1pm - 5pm.

The Merton Branch of the Association for Pastoral Care in Mental Health (APCMH Merton) is a registered charity that run a voluntary befriending service for adults suffering from men

HSE Approved Course

This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.

What you will learn?
Basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations.

COURSE CONTENT
•Health and safety (first aid) regulations

•Managing an incident

•The priorities of first aid

Looking after the health of the sector's workforce!

Seminar to Support London's Voluntary Sector Invest in Health at Work
9.00am - 1.30pm (includes lunch)
27 January 2011
Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB
FREE

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.
 

The free weekly meetings offer an opportunity for anyone affected by any cancer to meet people and make friends, share experiences and obtain information and contact details for other local cancer support organisations.
 

The fifth in the series of Merton and Wandsworth Asylum Welcome's Country Breifings will be delivered by Brian Mitchell, Senior Advisor at Notre Dame Refugee Centre, and Outreach Advisor at Wandsworth Asylum Welcome. Brian specialises in work with French-speaking refugees, many of whom are from the Congo.

Come and share your favourite hobbies or special items to celebrate National Hobby Month.

On Friday 28 January, from 3.30 – 4.30pm.

Everyone is welcome.

Held at Acacia Intergenerational Centre, Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Do you want to learn how to draught proof your home?
Find out at a demonstration this Saturday.

For more information and to book your place, please click here

Celebrating the dance traditions of the diverse cultural groups who live in Colliers Wood. Free performances and workshops including South Indian Classical Dance (presented by members of the South London Tamil Welfare Association), Zumba, Capoeira, Street Dance, Ballet and Tap.

This event has been sponsored by Merton Priory Homes.

Safeguarding Children with Disabilities (ref C11)
Facilitator:
John Deegan

1 February 2011
9.15 – 16.30
Committee Rooms B&C, Civic Centre, Morden SM4 5DX

Course Aims
• To highlight professional roles in safeguarding children
• To explain how to respond to child welfare concerns

If you want to help make Wimbledon a healthier, happier and more sustainable place, this is the place to get together, have a chat and share ideas.

You are cordially invited to come along to our FREE taster session in PRINCE2® facilitated by Balance Global - APMG Accredited Trainer

PRINCE2 can provide an in-depth understanding of Project Management and is particularly suited to Finance, ICT and Management personnel in both the private and public sector

Details:
Social media is the current buzzword . . . but is it worth it and how do you make it work for your business?

If you are using Social Media and think it’s a waste of time or if you are new to Social Media and don’t know how to make it work for you, then come along and find out to develop your personal and business profile.

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.
 

The free weekly meetings offer an opportunity for anyone affected by any cancer to meet people and make friends, share experiences and obtain information and contact details for other local cancer support organisations.
 

Enjoy oven baked fish and chips for lunch, meet new friends and take part in an activity.

Everyone is welcome!

Please call to book your place.

Held at the Acacia Intergenerational Centre, Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Buses 463 and 152

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Chinese New Year Workshop

Join in the fun, making Chinese lanterns and dragons and celebrate the year of the rabbit on Friday 4th February from 2.30- 4.30pm.

Everyone is welcome.
 

Held at Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Date: 08/02/2011
Time: 10:00am-12:00
Venue details: Mitchum
Cost: £10 refundable deposit on attendance

SEL's Open Surgeries are a space to learn more about social enterprise - ask questions, get advice and meet others starting-up or growing social enterprises.

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games by Jane James

An afternoon's entertainment highlighting issues of healthy living and promoting community engagement

This is an information session for all St George's members that wish to stand for election to the council of governors - or those wanting to find our more about the election process.

Part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender month:

Film screening of Gypo (certificate 15) - 6.30pm
Council Chamber
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX

AGM

of Tree Warden Group Merton

 

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games by Jane James

An afternoon's entertainment highlighting issues of healthy living and promoting community engagement

Details:
Required for those employees within the Workplace, who have a key role to play within the management of Fire Safety in the Workplace.
 

Early Intervention: Assessing and Supporting Families via Joint Working (ref C6)

Facilitators:
Anne Roberts & Paul Lawrence

Course Aims

• The effectiveness of early intervention
• ‘Think Family’ initiative
• Increased risk—the five factors
• What is a ‘threshold’?

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games by Jane James

An afternoon's entertainment highlighting issues of healthy living and promoting community engagement

Following on from CAF Training and Level 1 Child Protection Training, these three half day multi-agency sessions offer further work on skills and techniques for engaging with families, gathering information, drawing conclusions and drawing up effective Action Plans – always with the ultimate aim is of achieving improved outcomes for the child or young person.

The next INVOLVE meeting will include an update from Simon Williams, LBM Director of Community and Housing.

INVOLVE is Merton’s Community Engagement Network. It is a network of voluntary, community and faith organisations in the borough and is open for anyone from local groups to attend. For more information, contact Dave Hobday at MVSC on 8685 2274 or dave@mvsc.co.uk

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.
 

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games by Jane James

An afternoon's entertainment highlighting issues of healthy living and promoting community engagement

Age UK London is holding an event for charity and local authority staff on developments in social care.

The event will look at the findings from recent research conducted in London around older people's experiences of personalised care and will introduce a new toolkit which was developed to help public and charity sector organisations set up Support Planning and Brokerage services.

Young Farmers Club - feed, groom and learn about the animals

£20 per day, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-12

Own a Pony Club - feed, groom, learn about the ponies, with an optional ride

£30 without ride, £30 a day with ride, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-16

Telephone 020 8543 5300 to book

Ma Kelly Goes to the Games by Jane James

An afternoon's entertainment highlighting issues of healthy living and promoting community engagement

SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2011 7.30PM

DRAKE HOUSE (WIMBLEDON GUILD)

44 ST GEORGE’S ROAD

WIMBLEDON SW19 4EF

(BUSES 164, 163, 93, 131)

Starting your own business is always exciting because you are the one who decides how to shape the business. Everything from the name on the door or website, through to the way the business looks and promotes itself is up to you.

This workshop will provide you with expert and practical advice on starting a business.

Friendship and Valentine’s Day Arts and Crafts

Celebrate National Friendship Month and Valentine’s Day!

Come and make beautiful cards, friendship bracelets and decorations to give to someone special.

On Monday 14th February, from 3.pm – 4.30pm.

Everyone is welcome.
 

Safeguarding Children Involved in Inappropriate Sexualised Behaviour (ref C8)

Facilitator:
Perdeep Gill: Nationally acclaimed trainer, writer & Government policy advisor

Cost: Free
Date: 15th February 2011 10am – 12 noon
Place: The Vestry Hall, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3UD
Who is the training for:

Details:
Come and meet likeminded people, potential clients or mentors through our regular networking events. Each event provides you with topical presentations to help your business succeed.

Intergenerational Community workshop

A free workshop looking at the role of elder people in society

On Wednesday16th February from 1- 3pm.

Everyone is welcome.
 

Held at Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Details:

The silent backbone of every business. Monitoring your cash flow successfully allows you to plan and make provision for the natural ebbs and tides of your business. In this workshop you will learn the most effective ways to ensure that your cash flow remains healthy.

‘Valuing your Role as Volunteer Coordinators’
Cost: Free
Date: 17th February 2011, 1.00pm – 3.30pm
Place: The Vestry Hall, London Road, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 3UD

Tea/coffee and sandwich buffet provided

Come and join us for a bite to eat, informative discussion and the opportunity to meet other volunteer coordinators.

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.
 

The free weekly meetings offer an opportunity for anyone affected by any cancer to meet people and make friends, share experiences and obtain information and contact details for other local cancer support organisations.
 

A night of live bands & DJs for young people in Wimbledon.

Hall Stage:
A&E
Take Your Pick
Shattered Intent
The Final Rumour
Semi-Skimmed Awesome
 

ATTIC Theatre Company and Merton and Morden Guild Presents...

It's The Ritz - Take 5!

Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, Carshalton

Saturday 19th February 2011

4pm

We shall continue to help the gardeners of The Canons to upgrade the park & leisure grounds.

Meet at The Canons house at 10.00 for a 3 hour workday.

Tools are provided - wear suitable footwear and protective gloves.

Young Farmers Club - feed, groom and learn about the animals

£20 per day, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-12

Own a Pony Club - feed, groom, learn about the ponies, with an optional ride

£20 without ride, £30 a day with a 20-min pony ride, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-16

Telephone 020 8543 5300 to book

MERTON MIND
CUMBERLAND DAY CENTRE
OPEN HOUSE CAFÉ

An informal meeting for people with Dementia and their carers

Part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender month:

Film screening of Mambo Italiano (certificate 15) - 6:30pm
Council Chamber
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX

Young Farmers Club - feed, groom and learn about the animals

£20 per day, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-12

Own a Pony Club - feed, groom, learn about the ponies, with an optional ride

£20 without ride, £30 a day with a 20-min pony ride, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-16

Telephone 020 8543 5300 to book

Moneytalk

A Commonside and Merton Priory Homes event.

Come and get free advice on money, training, jobs and benefits. Enjoy a visit from the Vine Project, free raffle and refreshments and children’s goodie bags.

On Wednesday 23rd February, from 12- 5pm.

Everyone is welcome.
 

Money Advice is the new name for Money Talk

what is it?

It's an afternoon event anyone can come to for advice on all things to do with money, there will experts at hand to help you budget, save & get on top of your cash.

Young Farmers Club - feed, groom and learn about the animals

£20 per day, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-12

Own a Pony Club - feed, groom, learn about the ponies, with an optional ride

£20 without ride, £30 a day with a 20-min pony ride, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-16

Telephone 020 8543 5300 to book

Learn about the power of weather.

Explore the power of the wind and create some exciting wind powered crafts.

Cost - £4 for a family of four. £1.50 each additional person

Morden Hall Park Snuff Mill

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.
 

The free weekly meetings offer an opportunity for anyone affected by any cancer to meet people and make friends, share experiences and obtain information and contact details for other local cancer support organisations.
 

Young Farmers Club - feed, groom and learn about the animals

£20 per day, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-12

Own a Pony Club - feed, groom, learn about the ponies, with an optional ride

£20 without ride, £30 a day with a 20-min pony ride, 10am to 4 pm, ages 8-16

Telephone 020 8543 5300 to book

Celebration Party
William Morris Pub
Merantum Way
Merton
London
SW19 2RD

Entertainment on the night to include:

• Cabaret entertainment by Claire Benjamin
• Fun Quiz
• Karaoke

Sharing and celebrating the music of the different cultural groups who live in Colliers Wood.

Music and voice workshops from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. for all ages and abilities.

Performances from 7.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Funded by Merton Priory Homes.

Behaviour Management Workshop

When: Monday 28 February
Where: Chaucer Centre, Room M, Canterbury Road, Morden, SM4 6PX
Time: 10am to 2.30pm (lunch included)

For full details see flyer below.

An event for anyone interested in the future of play in Merton

NCVO Annual Conference 2011

Tuesday 1 March, London

Big Society/Good Society?

Book your place at the most important event in the voluntary sector calendar. Hear from high-profile keynote speakers, choose from a wide-ranging list of interactive workshops and network with over 650 colleagues.

Keynote speakers will include:

The local Christians Against Poverty,( CAP)  Centre will run  sessions of a  Money course, on 1, 8, and 15 March,  3 evenings only, free of cost.

Time of start: 8 pm (sharp) and lasts for 90 minutes, finishing at 9:30 pm each evening.

Join us for a delicious Networking Lunch at Chang Thai, an independent Thai Restaurant who have been serving fresh, tasty Thai food since 2007.

Two course lunch including a welcome drink upon arrival. Cash bar available throughout.

Bring your appetites, business cards and networking skills and make some valuable new business contacts

We welcome anyone affected by any cancer, offering friendship and support.
 

The free weekly meetings offer an opportunity for anyone affected by any cancer to meet people and make friends, share experiences and obtain information and contact details for other local cancer support organisations.
 

Three drama workshops looking at the history of Mitcham, plus a war themed lunch before a visit to the Polka Theatre to see Machine Gunners. Workshops are on Thursday 3, 10 and 17 March and theatre visit is on Saturday 19 March. All free!

Suitable for ages 10+

Please register your interest.

Tel 020 8274 5121

Action Learning for Managers Training Course at the Wimbledon Guild
30-32 Worple Road, Wimbledon, SW19 4EF

Enjoy oven baked fish and chips for lunch, meet new friends and take part in an activity.

Everyone is welcome!

Please call to book your place.

Held at the Acacia Intergenerational Centre, Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD

Buses 463 and 152

Tel: 020 8274 5121

Time: 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Location: Wimbledon Village
For: 13 - 15 years old
Tickets: By application only
Cost: £10
For more information and application forms email christine.fnc@hotmail.co.uk
 

Merton Priory Homes is offering free employability skills training course throughout March. The course will offer expert professional support to residents in a range of subjects including: confidence building, CV writing, job search techniques, application form writing and interview skills.

Come along to have lots of fun and learn how to play the latest video games with our young experts!

Every Monday in March 3.30-5.00pm.

Spaces left for 50yrs +, booking essential.

Held at the Acacia Intergenerational Centre, 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields

Buses 152 and 463.

Tel 020 8274 5121

You are invited to a Special Event for Parents, Service Providers, MPs and Local Councillors in the
London Borough of Merton.

THE BIG DEBATE
HOW WILL CUTS AFFECT DISABLED AND SEN CHILDREN?

St. Mark’s Family Centre
Tuesday 8th March
1.30– 3:30pm

Refreshments provided

Find out what has been happening over the past year.

Telephone: 0208 640 9595 or E-mail: adminteam@stmarkscentre.co.uk to let us know if you will be attending or if you require any further information

To include:
1) A celebration of the achievements of the Going for Gold campaign in the last year and a look forward to the year ahead.
2) An opportunity to influence the shape of the town centre in the next 5 years. 

Wednesday 9th March, 11.00 – 1.pm

All Saints Day Centre, 44 All Saints Road, SW19.

The Children & Young People's Interagency Forum is a group that meets periodically involving anybody who works with children and families in Merton. The next meeting is on 9th March 2011, 2-4 pm at Steers Mead Children's Centre, Mitcham - details of the venue and directions are at the link below:

http://www.merton.gov.uk/community/childrenscentres/steersmeadcc.htm