A poetry and play literary discussion group with Dr Nina van Gessel and Amy Phillips.  Starting on Zoom on Friday, 5 February 2021 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and runs on 4 consecutive Fridays. Each week we will look at a play extract or poem and you will be guided through an exciting evening of discussion and learning with opportunities to Read more…

Join Merton Libraries online Book Club for children aged 7-11 Every month they’ll be discussing books based on a theme or topic. Choose any book you want to read as long as it’s related to the chosen theme. Places are limited to give everyone the chance to talk and discuss their book. Meeting dates and themes: 20 January – New Read more…

New Horizon Film Club presents Wattstax A documentary covering a Stax Records sponsored all-day concert at the 1972 Watts Summer Festival with performances by Stax Records artists such as Isaac Hayes, Rufus Thomas, The Staples Singers, and more. Click here to find out more about the New Horizon Film Club. Sign up to watch this film for free Wimblecomm #ConnectingPeoplePlacesPassions Read more…

This is a unique time in our history and Sustainable Merton invite you to join a community textile project to reflect on how we relate to our environment and help create a legacy of this period with a vision of a more sustainable future in Merton. This event will guide those who would like to learn to stitch on their Loving Earth panel. Read more…

This is a unique time in our history and Sustainable Merton invite you to join a community textile project to reflect on how we relate to our environment and help create a legacy of this period with a vision of a more sustainable future in Merton. This event is aimed at children and families, however everyone is welcome. Using simple, fun Read more…

A poetry and play literary discussion group with Dr Nina van Gessel and Amy Phillips.  Starting on Zoom on Friday, 5 February 2021 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and runs on 4 consecutive Fridays. Each week we will look at a play extract or poem and you will be guided through an exciting evening of discussion and learning with opportunities to Read more…

New Horizon Film Club are showing another free film for the Merton community. Difret – An award winning Ethiopian drama featuring Angelina Jolie See details on flyer to get involved. Wimblecomm #ConnectingPeoplePlacesPassions #ConnectingMerton Read more…

A poetry and play literary discussion group with Dr Nina van Gessel and Amy Phillips.  Starting on Zoom on Friday, 5 February 2021 from 7.30pm to 8.30pm and runs on 4 consecutive Fridays. Each week we will look at a play extract or poem and you will be guided through an exciting evening of discussion and learning with opportunities to Read more…

Tuned In will be hosting a free online event in conversation with acclaimed musicians Jah Wobble and Jon Klein as part of Merton Libraries Health and Wellbeing Month events. Jah Wobble and Jon Klein will be discussing what they have been doing during the pandemic and the impact it has had on the creative industries and on artists they work Read more…

Join Merton Libraries online Book Club for children aged 7-11 Every month they’ll be discussing books based on a theme or topic. Choose any book you want to read as long as it’s related to the chosen theme. Places are limited to give everyone the chance to talk and discuss their book. Meeting dates and themes: 20 January – New Read more…

Super excited to announce RAVE TO THE MOON – a FREE rave from home for ANY charity this NYE + let’s collectively step our way to the Moon! Legendary beatboxer SK Shlomo has booked huge DJs like Felix (Basement Jaxx), Nitin Sawhney, Radio 1’s Arielle Free and loads more for a charity livestream that will be out of this world Just Read more…

Join Leyla, Polka storyteller, on an adventure to light the magical winter lantern. Skate across a frozen lake to the Icy Palace where you will meet the Nutcracker Soldier who stands guard at the palace door. Let’s hope he will let you in so you can outsmart the Snow Queen, join King Rat for a dance in the ballroom and Read more…

Come on Polka’s story adventures! The Frost Queen is sending a Winter Gift to her neighbour and calls upon her elves to help. All they must do is take her precious jewels safely through the Wild Winter Woods, where old King Winter rules. But can the elves deliver their cargo? Or will they get distracted, playing in the forest? Join Read more…

Poor Cinderella has to clean the house for her nasty step-Mother and ugly step-sisters. The only person she is allowed to see is her good friend Buttons. But when the Royal Palace announces there will be a Royal Ball to find a wife for the handsome Prince and every girl in the kingdom is invited, will Cinderella finally get the Read more…

Following on from Film Merton, the New Horizon Film Club is launching ‘Cinema For All!’ Although films are set to be screened live from its hub in Mitcham in 2021, Merton’s new film club will be launching virtually on Tuesday 15th December offering a great new film service to be enjoyed from your home. Become a member for FREE to Read more…

On the 1st of December, Merton Music Foundation will be launching #LetTheBellsRingOut, an inspiring musical Advent calendar which promises to lift your spirits in the run-up to a rather different Christmas. Every day, up until Christmas Eve, a link on the MMF website (www.mmf.org.uk/advent) will open a virtual door to reveal a video from Merton’s wider musical community. This smorgasbord Read more…

Courage, Creativity and Collaboration Merton Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join their Chair, John Merriman, owner of Crown Lane Studio, for a networking event for businesses within the Creative Industries Sector. Along with Nick Parr of New Wimbledon Theatre. Courage and creativity are critical attributes for the creative sector in these challenging times.  We want you Read more…

BOSS: PROS is our more advanced Stage & Screen class for 11-18 year olds. The sessions are designed to give our students professional standard training in ALL mediums of performing arts by working actors. Equal focus is given to training both on Screen (Film & TV) and Stage (Theatre & Performance). ​ BOSS: PROS is designed to encourage those wanting Read more…

Merton Arts Festival is joining forces with Lady Wimbledon to present an online exhibition, a showcase of art in Merton. This November you can see the art that Merton artists have created from the ease and comfort of your own home. Be Inspired, Get Inspired by Merton Arts being online. You can see a masterpiece get mesmerised by it and even Read more…

Merton Libraries have launched a new initiative online, where poetry is prescribed to nourish your heart, mind and soul. These 1:1 or groups sessions aim to support and engage your wellbeing. Be inspired, be creative, everyone is welcome. For further information, contact wellbeingalternativetherapies@outlook.com Read more…