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.
Alternating our Harvest gifts with Christian Care above 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.
Also, the following activities are now up and running, although with the summer holidays in full swing, some may not be meeting in August. Please check with the contact listed to find out.
Check back from time to time to see the updated list.
| Day | Time | Group | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 17:00 - 18:00 | Karate | Maggie (07932 977 048) |
| Monday | 18:45 - 21:15 | Pilates/keep fit | Natasha’s website |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Coffee and Chat | Geraldine |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 | Pilates for Ladies | Anita Benoit (07854 003 648) |
| Wednesday | 17:45 - 19:45 | Wimbledon Drama | Rob (07958 412 183) |
| Wednesday | 19:30 - 20:30 | Pilates for Ladies | Anita Benoit (07854 003 648) |
| Thursday | 09:45 - 12:15 | Baby massage | Samantha Pemble |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 | Townswomen’s Guild | Tracy (020 3648 0988) |
| Thursday | 18:00 - 19:30 | Brownies | |
| Thursday | 20:00 - 22:00 | Wandle Band | |
| Friday | 10:00 - 11:00 | Pilates for Ladies | Anita Benoit (07854 003 648) |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:45 | Jemma | |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 | Players Academy | Player’s website |
| Saturday | 14:00 - 16:00 | Baby first aid | Caroline |
Above all “Stay Safe” is still the watchword and although the wearing of masks is now down to personal choice, it is still advised that they are worn in confined spaces. Also sanitising stations are still dotted about the building for your use.