04 Sep
03 Sep
Long-Term Health Conditions Support Group
Free, weekly support group for adults in Merton with long-term health conditions.

A long-term health condition looks and feels different for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. Our diverse, welcoming support group is an opportunity to come together, share lived experience and improve your confidence in a safe, friendly environment.

The group takes place every Wednesday at 12.30pm at WG Morden and each session is led by a qualified Wimbledon Guild counsellor.

This support group is for people who are:
Over 18
Living, working, or studying in the borough of Merton
Living with a long-term health condition
Please note – this is not a drop-in group. You need to enrol in advance and meet with the therapist to check that this is the right support group for you. Please telephone 020 8296 0030 or email counselling@wimbledonguild.co.uk
Wed 3 Sep 2025, 1:30 pm
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05 Sep
13 Feb
Assertiveness & Boundaries 5-week Courses - Free
Free, 5-week long Assertiveness & Boundaries Courses.

Open to adults aged 18+ who live, work or study in Merton, or have a Merton GP.

In these free courses you’ll learn about and practise ways to be assertive and maintain healthy boundaries, as part of a small, closed group.

We’ll look at health issues and how developing assertiveness and boundaries can positively impact all areas of our lives.

You’ll take away skills to help you live an independent life with increased choice and control.

We have three courses scheduled for late 2024 and early 2025, which are tailored to specific groups:

For people living with a disability: Thursday 10th October - 7th November 2024

For people from black, Asian & minority ethnic communities: Thursday 14th November - 12th December 2024

For people with diabetes (types 1 and 2): Thursday 16th January - 13th February 2025

These courses will take place at WG Morden, 3-4 Crown Parade, Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5DA.

Sessions take place on Thursdays from October 2024, 10 - 11.30am.

Spaces are limited.

Please note, this is not a drop-in group. To sign up, please contact counselling@wimbledonguild.co.uk or call 020 8296 0030.
Thu 13 Feb 2025, 11:30 am
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05 Sep
24 Oct
Social Walking
Join us to walk socially in Morden and practise simple mindfulness exercises.

Open to adults aged 18+ who live, work or study in Merton, and meet one of the criteria below.

Join us to explore a local park, get fresh air and try some simple mindfulness techniques.

Our free social walks are open to people from black and Asian ethnic groups, refugees, those seeking asylum, and the LGBTQ+ community. They'll be led by an experienced mindfulness teacher and therapist, giving you opportunities to ask informal questions about our free individual counselling services and mindfulness groups.

Walks won’t be strenuous but you do need to be able to walk without help.

All walks will start from WG Morden, 3-4 Crown Parade, Crown Lane, SM4 5DA and take place on the following dates:

5th September, 11.30am - 12.45pm
12th September, 2.45 - 4pm
10th October, 12 - 1.15pm
24th October, 10 - 11.15am
Please note, this is not a drop-in group. Places are limited so we kindly ask that you sign up at least one week in advance of the walk.

To sign up, please contact counselling@wimbledonguild.co.uk or call 020 8296 0030.
Thu 24 Oct 2024, 4:00 pm
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05 Sep
24 Oct
Trikes in the Park FREE
Trikes in the Park FREE

Group cycle rides on a 3-wheel bike around Morden Hall Park.
Meet people, surrounded by nature and have fun – it’s COOL!

Starts Thursday 5 September for 8 weeks.
Morden Hall Park, SM4 5JD

Choose your start time:
11am or 12pm or 1pm
Women only and mixed groups

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!

Limited spaces are available, so please sign up as soon as possible!

For further information or to sign up, please contact:
Carol & Nina
07904 422 760
mertonempowerment@outlook.com
Merton Empowerment CIC
Registration number 14580940
Thu 24 Oct 2024, 1:30 pm
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11 Sep
15 Jan
'Circle Of Strength' - Men's Circle
Join Merton Connected's 'Core Connector' and ATS Creative Academy's 'Combat Instructor' Mr Ja'Anubis Iqhawe, in our 'Circle Of Strength' - Men's Circle.

Men from the ages of 17yo to 65+ come together, share experiences, learn from each other and understanding of the real nature of being 'Masculine' and embracing your 'Masculinity'.

This will be 50% fitness based and 50% discussion based.

What to Expect:

Quality Discussions
Combat Fitness
Peer Support
Creative Engagements
Non-Judgemental Environment
Safe-Space
Tools For Action
Food & Refreshments
Wed 15 Jan 2025, 12:30 pm
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12 Sep
12 Dec
FREE SENIOR GYM-FIT CLASSES
Gymnastics and Fitness classes at Wimbledon Gymnastics Centre.
Our Free Senior classes for over 60y.o are planned to exercise and have fun training general flexibility, conditioning and balance while trying some gymnastics and dance skills. Our training will help seniors to improve cognitive and mobility abilities, memory loss and movement disorder. Classes are tailored to each individual needs and goals. No Experience is required. To have fun is required!
Thu 12 Dec 2024, 12:00 pm
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17 Sep
26 Nov
Assistance & Support Drop In
Need assistance or support with things like emails, welfare benefits, write a CV, find a job, mobile phones, fill out forms on the Internet, other?

Drop into our Hub
10am until 11.30am
or
12.30pm until 2pm

Tuesdays once a fortnight

September 17th
Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham, CR 4 3UD

October 1, 15, 29
Canon House and Grounds, Canon House, Mitcham, CR4 4HD

November 12, 26
Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham, CR 4 3UD
Tue 26 Nov 2024, 2:00 pm
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27 Sep
30 Sep
London Homebuilding & Renovating Show
The London Homebuilding and Renovating Show returns to ExCel London from 27-29 September celebrating 30 years of helping self builders and renovators create their dream home.

Visit the show for free and learn how to navigate the planning process; explore mortgages for self-build projects; how to reclaim VAT; convert to heat pumps and visit over 250 exhibitors showing everything from bricks to kitchens, from underfloor heating to bifold doors and meet architects, smart home and landscaping companies.

Discuss your building projects with leading industry specialists as well as book 15-minute expert one-to-one consultations at the Advice Centre. The ExCel Centre will house thousands of products and services and visitors will be able to attend any of a series of around 80 seminars, including those at the Self Build Theatre and masterclasses at the Masterclass Theatre.
Mon 30 Sep 2024, 4:30 pm
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