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Wimbledon Community Association
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Connecting People, Places and Passions in Merton through the website Wimblecomm: wimbledoncommunity.org
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At a loose end? Fancy a cuppa? The Chatty Cafe scheme is now at Deen City Farm every Tuesday & Wednesday 2-3pm. Simply turn up, head to the table hosted by a volunteer, grab a cuppa and have a chat - it's as simple as that! Enjoy!

#ChattyCafeScheme #DeenCityFarm #GoodToTalk
Poster promoting the Chatty Cafe Scheme, every Tues & Weds 2-3pm, Brioche Farmhouse at Deen City Farm.
December 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Every year, Mick & Sarah at 'The Alex' open their doors for FREE Christmas lunch to those who would otherwise be on their own on Christmas day: "Just turn up and get swept up in a tidal wave of goodwill and festive cheer". Alexandra pub, 31-33 Wimbledon Hill Road SW19 7NE. #AlexandraWimbledon #Free
November 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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We recently met with Jon Green, Warm & Well in Merton Programme Manager. Their latest newsletter is now on our website - please read and share tips with relatives or neighbours who may be vulnerable to the cold this winter.

🔗https://wimbledoncommunity.org/news/warm-and-well-november-newsletter/
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Stoptober runs until 31st October 2025, and the Merton Health team at Merton Council is providing a host of local stop-smoking services. 🔊Full details at: www.merton.gov.uk/healthy-livi...

💡For ideas on activities that you could start, to help you stop, visit: wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/
September 26, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Wimbledon Common Nature Club is Wimblecomm's newest Group member, providing environmental activities for 6-14 year olds to discover the world of nature on the Common. Meeting 1st Sunday of the month 10am-12noon at the Info Centre, Rangers Office, Windmill Road.
wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/
September 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Reminder: UK Gov will be running a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025.
The system provides warning and advice in a life threatening emergency such as extreme weather conditions. For more details or if you need to opt-out, visit: www.gov.uk/alerts

#Nationaltest
September 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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#Wimbledon is embracing #SustainableSeptember and circular economy innovation with vintage fashion, repair cafés, catwalks, and family-friendly eco-activities NOW ON!

Booking details at: lovewimbledon.org/sustainable-...

Find more Merton events & activities at: wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/
Image shows poster for Sustainable September eco activities in Wimbledon
September 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Try something new? South Mitcham Community Centre hand sewing sessions start this Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm. £12 for any 2-session project, materials provided.

More details at wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/
Or: [email protected] / 020 8648 3740

#September #Reset #TrySomethingNew #Community #Crafts
Image shows a female adult engaged in a hand sewing activity, with a bright pink piece of material and a set of pins, needles and scissors.
September 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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The warmth, friendliness and inclusiveness shown by the community at the first Merton Pride event yesterday, hosted by Merton Plus and supported by @mertoncouncil.bsky.social, did Merton proud! Crowds were treated to a magnificent feast for the senses with music, singing, dancing, and JOY! 🌈
Image shows the scene at Merton Pride, with an Indian dance routine in full flow on stage at Merton Abbey Mills.
August 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Merton Pride - the big day is here! 🌈

Watch the parade from the sides - image shows the route.

🎤 Join the celebrations at Merton Abbey Mills. Come proud & loud, let’s show Merton what Pride really means! 💖

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.MertonPride.co.uk

#MertonPride #LGBTQCommunity #Together #Event
Image shows a map of the Merton Pride march route from Morden Hall Park to Merton Abbey Mills, passing alongside the River Wandle.
August 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Wimblecomm are excited to support Merton Pride, Saturday 30th August, joining the planned activities. We hope to see you there! Starting at Morden Hall Park at 10am, with the Pride March 1-2pm to Merton Abbey where there'll be activities & performances until 10pm. @mertoncouncil.bsky.social
Image shows a photo of a person holding a Pop 'n' Olly book, wearing a black T shirt with rainbow design.
August 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Have you spotted the billboards and flyers across Merton promoting the borough's first-ever Pride event at the end of the month? A free, family-friendly event celebrating the power of community, love, and inclusion in our borough and beyond.
www.merton.lgbt
#MertonPride #Celebration #Inclusivity
MertonPlus
Merton Plus is the LGBTQIA + community group for in the London Borough of Merton
www.merton.lgbt
August 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Join experienced instructor, Roberta, for this relaxed and inspiring Yoga class at the New Horizon Centre, Mitcham. Open to all levels, every Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm. Only £4 per person, concessions where needed.

#Yoga #WhatsOn #Merton #Mitcham #NewHorizonCentre #EveryoneWelcome #TrySomethingNew
Image shows poster promoting Yoga at the New Horizon Centre every Wednesday 1:20-2:30pm, £4 entry, all welcome.
August 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Join Carlton Theatre Group auditions tonight & Thurs 21st Aug 7:30-9:30pm at Lantern Methodist Church, Griffiths Road SW19, for their upcoming production of Hands Across the Sea, Red Peppers & Still Life. www.carltontheatregroup.co.uk/auditions
#AmateurDramatics #TheatreGroup #CarltonTheatreGroup
Image shows poster promoting Auditions for Carlton Theatre Group's upcoming production taking place Tues 19th & Thurs 21st Aug.
August 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Everyone is welcome to join in Merton's FIRST EVER Pride Fair and the Pride Parade - an historic first for the borough, taking place on Saturday 30th August at Morden Hall Park NT and Merton Abbey Mills.

More details at: www.merton.lgbt/pride

#MertonPride #Community #Merton #Inclusiveness #LGBTQ
Image shows poster promoting Merton Pride 2025 and the Pride Fair on Saturday 30th August in Morden Hall Park.
August 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Dementia-friendly Assisted Cycle Days in conjunction with Alzheimer's Society at Morden Hall Park, Thurs 28th Aug & 11th Sept, 2-4pm. Contact: [email protected]

#MordenHallPark #AlzheimersSociety #AssistedCycleDays #Merton #MertonPublicHealth #Cycling #Outdoor #Leisure
Image of flyer showing people having fun riding on a Trike and Assisted Trike in a park environment.
August 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Merton Council's Heritage Discovery Day Saturday 16th August. 1 hour guided Walk & Talk from picnic area in stable block at Morden Hall Park 10:30am, ending at the Morden Library where all 3 library floors will be open to wander. Bookings: 020 8545 3239/4040 www.merton.events.mylibrary.digital
Image shows black & white photograph of how Morden used to be, reflecting the history of the area, to show how it used to look.
August 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Congratulations to all the Finalists in the 2025 @mertonchamber Best Business Awards, including WCA members Love Wimbledon, Polka Theatre, Sustainable Merton, and Wimbledon Guild.

Details at mertonbestbusiness.co.uk

#MertonChamber #MCCAwards #Merton #LondonBoroughofMerton #BestBusiness #Finalists
Image shows winner from previous awards event
August 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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@foodcycle.bsky.social is looking for volunteers to help keep meals running across UK centres during the summer months. FoodCycle Mitcham is at the Togetherness Community Centre.
Email: [email protected]
Website: foodcycle.org.uk

#Charity #FoodCycle #Volunteer #Summer #Merton #Mitcham
Image of FoodCycle flyer with text Love cooking? Enjoy hosting? Want to meet new people? Join our volunteer team at foodcycle.org.uk/volunteer
August 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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SAVE THE DATE: The Wimbledon Village and Common Walk & Talk group will be hosting a FREE walk of remembrance on Saturday 16th August to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Meet 10.30am by the Wimbledon War Memorial. All welcome. More details of this event at
wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/
Image shows community members gathered together at the Wimbledon War Memorial on a summer's day.
August 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Join Flow Community Drumming for a FREE 1-hr session at South Park Gardens Pavilion, Wimbledon on 6th Aug 12noon. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Lightweight handheld drums provided. Fun atmosphere. More details: wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/

#Merton #SouthParkGardens #FreeEvent
Flyer for Flow Community Drumming next FREE session Weds 6th Aug 12noon, all drums provided
August 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Carlton Theatre Group is performing “Cold Comfort Farm” at the Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre. Evening performances 12-16th August and Saturday matinee performance.

Book now at www.atgtickets.com/shows/carlto...

#Theatre #AmateurProduction #ColdComfortFarm #CarltonTheatreGroup #NewWimbledonTheatre
July 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Step into the boots of a Park Ranger and gain practical conservation experience under the guidance of Community Rangers at Morden Hall Park.
Email: [email protected]

For more of What's On in Merton, visit wimbledoncommunity.org/events-24/

#Merton #WhatsOn #Summer2025
July 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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FREE Group Trike Rides in Morden & Mitcham Parks
Join in with fun, social trike rides in the fresh air.
Starts August, limited spaces, book now!
Call 07904422760
Email: [email protected]
#SummerHolidays #SchoolHolidays #SummerFun #Merton #WhatsOn #TrikeRides #Morden #Mitcham #Parks
Image shows a poster for Merton Trike Club, featuring photos of people enjoying a fun trike ride in the park
July 29, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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School is out! And South Mitcham Community Association’s (SMCA) Summer Programme starts on 28th July with activities for families across the whole community: www.smca.co.uk

#SummerHolidays #SouthMitchamCommunityAssociation #Activities #Fun #Sports #ArtandCraft #Community #Merton #Families #Children
Image shows photos of Community Bunting Workshop, Dance Fusion Class, Messy Play Session, and contact details for SMCA.
July 24, 2025 at 9:13 AM