Christian CARE is a charity working in the London Borough of Merton. They are a group of 40 volunteers from 16 different churches offering help to anyone whatever their race, colour or religion. Each year over 150 families, whose lives are in crisis, are supported.
They are always in need of food, clothes and furniture, so please follow the link to their website for further details and their latest requirements.
Several people from Martin Way volunteer for Christian Care. If you are interested please look at their Volunteers page and get in touch.
A group of ladies, who meet on the second Thursday of every month (except August) from 7.45pm to 9.45pm, for social evenings with speakers on a variety of subjects and games or quizzes. Regular pub lunches, coffee mornings take place, and walks, weather permitting.
Contact: Tracy on 020 3648 0988. for further details.
Previously a Rosemary Conley franchise, Natasha’s Fitness & Weight Management Classes have helped a lot of people get a lot fitter and slimmer. Aerobic classes are varied, interesting and challenging. At the end of each class there is a toning section which targets different parts of the body.
Classes are for all abilities, shapes and sizes.
Sessions available at Martin Way are:
Monday 7.20pm to 8.05pm & 8.15pm to 9.10pm (Pilates Fitness course) Thursday 10.00am to 11.15am (Aerobics)
For further details visit Natasha’s website
Learn how to arrange flowers with step-by-step instructions and enhance your home with beautiful floral designs. Enjoy up-to-date news and views on ever changing trends. Gain friendship through flowers and social contact with people who share a love of flowers and plant material, as well as an artistic inclination. The Society is affliliated to NAFAS, the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies.
The Society meets at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month except January
Contact: secretary@surreynafas.org.uk
Performing Arts for 4-18 year olds
Enjoy singing, drama and dance? Come and be a part of Players Acaedmy, performing arts training in an all-inclusive and exceptionally friendly environment.
Players is an independent performing arts school who really care and nurture each and every individual. Free trials are available.
We currently hold the following sessions:
Minis - 4-7 years Saturday 9.30am-11.00am
Spots & Stripes - 8-16 years (2 groups) Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm
Elite - 16-18 years Saturday 11.00am-14.00pm
For further details visit their website
By collecting harvest gifts, we continue to support Merton Faith in Action, who every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, run the Merton Homeless Drop-in with the help of volunteers. On average about 65 homeless and vulnerably housed people attend each session. These are mainly men, and a few women, for whom little other help is available. As well as a warm and friendly welcome they can get a high-quality hot lunch, internet access and help with filling in on-line forms, and help with moving on. Learn more about this charity at the FiA website.