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News for the Merton Community

Wimbledon Guild delighted with support from local people

During the coronavirus pandemic, Wimbledon Guild has been supporting over 600 existing customers as well as providing assistance to over 400 vulnerable people in Merton who have been referred to the charity through the COVID-19 Community Response Hub.

Merton CIL help deaf and disabled residents through the crisis

Merton Centre for Independent Living helps deaf and disabled residents through the crisis with advice and advocacy and disability arts.

Library membership doubles during lockdown

We are delighted to see that library membership has doubled during lockdown and although the library buildings still remain closed, new memberships continue to increase.

New campaign launches to get Merton moving

Wimbledon Guild and Merton Council launch “Merton Moves” today, a new campaign with partners to inspire older Merton residents to adopt a more physically active lifestyle.

1394

residents sought help
through the Covid-19
Community Response Hub

57

local events were promoted
through the community
events calendar last moth 

89

residents got individually selected
reading materials through the Home
Visits Library Service