Rediscover your community

Events

Sports clubs - Cheer on one of the borough’s sports teams play a game. Check out Tooting and Mitcham FC, AFC Wimbledon, or Mitcham Cricket Club.
Canons House Community Event - Canons House and Grounds is a local gem. Visit their summer fair which will include food and drinks stalls, live music and free activities for all ages.
Lunch Clubs - Check out local lunch clubs to connect with others in the community, and enjoy an affordable lunch.
Merton Adult Learning - Gain skills and get creative for a new hobby or venture with a range of full and part time courses and apprenticeships.
Check out local markets - Support local producers and sellers at one of Merton’s local markets.

Merton Street Gardens - Get greening on a community planting day as part of the Merton Garden Streets volunteer-led initiative.
Community gardens - Enjoy the serenity, cool down and take time out in one of Merton’s tranquil community gardens such as the beautiful one at Morden Baptist Church
Friends of parks and Merton Tree Wardens Group - Join like-minded nature-lovers who volunteer time to preserve the borough’s greenspaces and help them to flourish

Theatres - Support local theatres by watching a show or getting involved in activities, workshops and learning programmes.
Volunteering opportunities - Check out ways you can volunteer in Merton with lots of opportunities on offer to help out and give back to the community

The Wheel - Help create a more sustainable and circular local environment with opportunities to recycle, repair and create wonderful pre-loved things.
Library of Things - Support sustainability in Merton by renting than buying. Check out the great range of things for your DIY projects, parties, entertainment and jobs around the house.