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South Mitcham Community Association (SMCA) Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR 020 8648 3740 / www.southmitchamcommunity.org.uk Pop down for a full programme of other activities running across the summer.
Phipps Bridge Youth Centre Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR 020 8274 5194 / 07940 714 136 / [email protected] Church Road Children’s Centre 243 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BH 020 8274 5851 / www.merton.gov.uk/childrenscentres Outdoor Gym Behind Richmond Court
This guide was produced by the Phipps Bridge Community Development Project at MVSC. The information on this guide was correct as of time of printing. For the most up-to-date information please visit www.mvsc.co.uk/PhippsBridgeSummerGuide
*Activities for Circle Housing Merton Priory Phipps Bridge and Cherry Trees residents funded by LEAF
Stay and Play Sessions Tuesdays 9:30am–11am These sessions are for families with children under 2yrs. For more information contact Church Road Children’s Centre.
Urbie Bus Activities - one day only 28th July 2pm-4pm for 5-16yrs Go along for arts and crafts, cake decorating, sports and games including quick cricket, rounders and more. Contact Young Carers Merton for more information on 020 8646 7515.
Cool it Arts Summer Project Week 1: 18th August & 20th August. Week 2: 25th & 27th
August. 2pm-4pm
If you’re aged 6-14yrs and want to be involved in creating a mural for the SMCA then contact Tom Arkle on 0800 121 6060 (funded by Amicus Horizon)
Community Gardening Sessions* 22nd & 29th July 6pm-7:30pm, 8th & 15th August 10:30am-12pm, 18th & 25th August 10am-11:30am Join DIG Merton to help refresh the ‘Food Herb Garden’ outside the Mitcham Medical Centre. For all ages.
Community Allotment Gardening Every Wednesday 10am-2pm Get involved at the Phipps Bridge Allotment. All ages welcome and no experience needed. If it’s raining call 0777 9879 091 to check it is on. Access via the alleyway at the very end of New Close. Follow the Dig Merton signs.
Multi Activity Weeks Week 1: 21st-23rd July Week 2: 28th-30th July Week 3: 4th-6th August Week 4: 11th-13th August 1pm-4pm for 9-11yrs. 4pm-8pm for 12-19yrs. Drop by or call the youth centre to book on. Activities to include cooking, sport, arts & crafts, IT, music studio, cinema and trips to Thorpe Park & Chessington.
Sports Blast Sessions Every Monday 6pm-9pm (except 31st August) Football/multi sports sessions for 14-25yrs on the Rock Terrace Recreation Ground.
Love the Music DJ Sessions* Every Monday & Friday 7pm-9pm until 21st August (except 20th July) for 11-17yrs. DA Edge Bus will be parked near the skate ramps on the Rock Terrace Recreation Ground ready for you to have a go at mixing up some music and taking it on to a new level.
Sports Blast Family Fit Taster Sessions Every Friday in August 2:30pm-3:30pm Fun active challenges, parachute games, circuits, use the gym equipment and more with fitness professionals for all the family at the Outdoor Gym. For more information contact Lisa on 07880 033 553 or [email protected]
Outdoor Fun Sessions at the Rock Terrace Play Area - Thursdays 6
th August 10am-12pm: Mini Movers
sports games and activities 13
th August 10am-12pm: Mini Makers
Craft based activities 20
th August 10am-12pm: Mini Music
making and song time The sessions are for families with children under 5. Sessions will be relocated to SMCA during bad weather. For more information contact Church Road Children’s Centre.
International Summer Fair 25th July 12pm-4pm. Rock Terrace Recreation Ground, SMCA & Phipps Bridge Youth Centre. Action packed day with lots of free fun for all ages. Inflatable obstacle course, junior & adult sumo wrestling, live entertainment, community information stalls & more.
See inside for details and don’t forget to keep this guide to help you explore what’s on offer in Phipps Bridge and Cherry Trees and beyond.
Summer Guide 2015
Free London Day Trips 5th August - Horniman Museum 19th August - Natural History Museum These trips are for children 6yrs plus and families are also welcome. A healthy breakfast will be served at the SMCA on both days from 9am and then off you go from 10am. Places are limited so please contact Mel at the SMCA to book a place.
Summer Trip to Bognor Regis Saturday 22nd August - leaving at 9am Seats are limited so contact SMCA for more information. £10 per seat or free for Circle Housing Merton Priory Phipps and Cherry Trees Residents.
Health Walks - Walk 4 Life Take part in Free Health walks suitable for all ages and abilities led by trained Health Walk Leaders. Walks in and around Morden Hall Park on Mondays and Wednesdays
between 20th July and 12th August. Meet at the National Trust Café at 10:30am. For more walks and other locations call 020 8545 3206 or visit merton.gov.uk/walk4life
Keep Cool This Summer Visit a local paddling pool, 10am-5pm daily until 31st August. The closest paddling pools and interactive water play areas to Phipps Bridge:
Visit merton.gov.uk/paddlingpools for a full list of paddling pools in Merton.
Over 50 and looking for something to do over the summer? Age UK Merton runs a Love Later Life Programme offering a range of activities and trips out. They also offer advice, information and support services. For full details contact Age UK Merton, 277 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3NT or call 020 8648 5792 or visit ageuk.org.uk/merton
Activities for all ages on the River Wandle For more information contact Jane Clarke at [email protected] or 07837 576 786 wandlevalleypark.co.uk/projects/river-celebration
Paddling Pools
Morden Park, London Road, Morden, SM4 4SF
Colliers Wood Recreation Ground, South Park Gardens, SW19 2NT
Summer Outings Other Things To Do Nearby
Deen City Farm Throughout the school holidays Deen City Farm runs a number of popular holiday programmes. For more information on what’s on offer visit deencityfarm.co.uk or call 020 8543 5300.
Visit Mitcham or Donald Hope library For a full list of activities visit merton.gov.uk/libraries or drop by.
Acacia Adventure Playground 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields, CR4 1SD The supervised playground is open to 8-16yrs and is free to attend. Visit during school holidays on Monday 2:30pm-6:30pm, Tuesday to Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm. For more information contact 020 8274 5127/5130.
The ‘All in Project’ supports adventure playground access for children with a disability. Contact the Short Breaks Team on 020 8545 4200 for information.
Sports Blast Please visit merton.gov.uk/sportsblast or call 020 8545 3652 to find out what other Sports Blast Sessions are happening.
Interactive Water Play Areas
Tamworth Road Recreation Ground, London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3LB
Wimbledon Park, Home Park Road, Wimbledon, SW19 7HU