Children’s Activities at YMCA Wimbledon
Toddlers and young children can jump, slide, wriggle and crawl their way around the brightly coloured, multi-sensory structure using their imaginations and being physically active.
Phone
020 8542 9055
Website
www.ymca.org.uk
Email
LornaAdekaiyaoja@ymcaspg.orgDuke of Edinburgh’s Award
From volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a DofE Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities.
Phone
0207 630 9092
Website
www.dofe.org.uk
Email
London@DofE.orgart-K Wimbledon
Their drive is to ensure that every child or adult passionate about art can join an art-K club in their local area. The classes are designed for beginners (who have never painted before) through to improvers.
Phone
07867 894419
Website
www.art-k.co.uk
Email
wimbledon@art-k.co.ukMerton Centre for Independent Living
Merton Centre for Independent Living (also known as Merton CIL) are a rapidly growing user-led disabled peoples organisation. Our vision is to enable disabled people to take control over their lives and achieve full participation in Merton & wider society!
Phone
0203 397 3119
SMS
0744 936 2233
Website
www.mertoncil.org.uk
Email
info@mertoncil.org.ukWimbledon Community Chorus
They organise two or three events each year, usually with other choirs and musicians where friends, family and anyone else can come and hear us sing. If you sing in the bath, the shower or the car you’ll find it’s it’s even better when you sing with others.
Phone
07802 183 967
Website
www.wimbledoncommunitychorus.org.uk
Email
wimbledonccmembership@gmail.comMerton Sports and Social Club
MSSC is an integrated sports and social club for both visually impaired and sighted members of all ages and abilities. Please check the diary page to see what specific events are coming up!
Address
67 Clarendon Road, London, SW19 2DX
Website
www.mssc.org.uk
Email
Info@MSSC.ORG.UKMascot Telecare
MASCOT Telecare provides a range of services helping people to live safely, securely and independently in their own homes.
Phone
020 8274 5940
Website
www.mascot-telecare.org.uk
Email
mascot@merton.gov.ukAge UK Merton
Information & Advice on a range of topics including care, health and housing.
Phone
020 8648 5792
Website
www.ageuk.org.uk
Email
info@ageukmerton.org.ukMerton & Morden Guild
Working with Raynes Park High School the Guild provides intergenerational work helping older people set up IT devices and skype so that they can better keep in contact with family who may live far away.
Phone
020 8640 1640
Email
mandmguild@aol.comMummy Buddy Groups
Small groups of mums at a similar stage of parenthood, discussing key topics, talking through expert advice and sharing ideas. Buddy groups are designed to be fun and reassuring.
Website
Family Services Directory | Merton directoriesDomiciliary Dental Practice
Merton & Sutton patients can access home based dental & hygienist services for those who are housebound. The service is available for those who are elderly and housebound or have long term conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The service also caters for those with physical disabilities or learning difficulties.
Phone
020 8640 9673
Website
www.mydentist.co.uk
Email
info-ddp@idhgroup.co.ukMerton Vision
The University of the Third Age (U3A) host a number of courses, groups and activities for older people in Merton including language and reading groups and games and sporting activities.
Merton Vision aims to support and empower people with a visual impairment, from their diagnosis of permanent sight loss through the entire rehabilitative process.
Phone
020 8540 5446
Website
www.mertonvision.org.uk
Email
info@mertonvision.org.ukPatient UK
Patient is the web’s leading independent health platform, containing over 4000 health information leaflets and thousands of discussion forums.
Website
patient.infoDial-a-Ride
To use Dial a Ride the patient must be a member and will need to pre-book trips. There are no fares charged for this service. An adult must always accompany a child aged under 11, although other passengers may need to be escorted if necessary.
Phone
0343 222 7777
Website
www.tfl.gov.ukGirl Guiding
Games, activities, craft, badges and fun are on offer. Parents need to put names on the Girl Guiding Association’s waiting list and will be contacted by unit leaders.
Phone
0800 169 5901
Website
www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinusHome Visit Library Service
Delivers books and other materials to residents who cannot make it to their local library due to either a physical or mental disability. The service utilises trained volunteers and acts as a valuable befriending service where required.
Website
www.libraries.merton.gov.ukScouts
Through Scouting, young people and adult volunteers regularly experience new challenges that enrich their lives.
Website
ScoutsSouth Wimbledon Community Association
South Wimbledon Community Centre, at Merton Hall in Kingston Road and The Annexe Building in Victory Road, offer activities and services from toddler and children’s groups to Morris dancing. Rooms are available for hire.
Phone
020 8540 4539
Website
southwimbledoncommunity.comEthnic Minority Centre Merton
The Ethnic Minority Centre (EMC) is an umbrella organisation for all the Black and Minority Ethnic groups in Merton.
The EMC was established in 1990 to meet the growing needs for a base for BME. Communities with core funding provided by the London Borough of Merton.
Website
www.ethnicminoritycentre.org.ukMerton Befriending Service
Merton Befriending Service is open to any isolated person over 65 living in Merton who is housebound, living alone, recently bereaved or with a diagnosis of a long term condition. Clients will be matched with a volunteer who will make a weekly social visit.
Phone
020 8648 5792
Website
www.ageuk.org.uk
Email
befriender@ageukmerton.org.ukWimbledon Guild
Wimbledon Guild aim to improve the lives of people who live, work or study in Merton to help them live their life to the full. Their team of caring and friendly staff and volunteers are there to listen, understand the needs and concerns, and support patients with mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
Drop-in
Wimbledon Guild
Guild House
30-32 Worple Road
Wimbledon
London SW19 4EF
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Phone
020 8946 0735
Website
www.wimbledonguild.co.uk
Email
info@wimbledonguild.co.ukMerton Centre for Independent Living
Merton CIL provides advice and advocacy support to Deaf and Disabled People on a wide range of issues, including support with benefits, problems with housing and support dealing with social services, and provides a range of events and groups that are free to Deaf and Disabled people who live in Merton.
If you are in need of support, or want to find out more, please get in touch.
Phone
0203 397 3119
SMS
0744 936 2233
Email
info@mertoncil.org.uk
Website
www.mertoncil.org.ukMorden Mosque
Daily Prayers
Social Gatherings
Wedding Ceremonies
Funeral Services
Court of Law
Phone
020 8687 7800
Email
info@baitulfutuh.orgCommonside Community Development Trust
The Commonside Trust is working to improve the lives and environment of people living in Merton by managing a community centre, running community events and a number of community development programmes.
Address
New Horizon Centre
South Lodge Avenue
Pollards Hill
Mitcham CR4 1LT
Phone
020 8764 9582
Website
www.commonside.net
Email
info@commonside.net