Wednesday 1 – Sunday 5 May

Recommended for ages 3-5



Prepare to soar through the fluffy clouds where flocks of birds and butterflies flutter. Explore the dream-like world that waits above us, in this multi-sensory dance experience for families.

Take your little ones on a magical journey with Skydiver and experience how movement, sound and stunning visuals bring whimsical characters to life in an enchanting encounter in the skies.

Greek dance artist, dramaturg and director Xenia Aidonopoulou makes visually compelling dance-theatre works filled with wonder and imagination that will captivate even the youngest audience members.

Please note: This show uses a small amount of flashing lights and haze and the sound of thunderclaps.



Approximately 45 minutes



Tickets from £14*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

JOIN OUR VOICES FOR PEACE THROUGH THE POWER OF POETRY

An inspiring evening of powerful English Poetry for the whole family.  

Whether your religion is Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh or any other religion, or no religion at all, we are appealing to each and everyone of our brothers and sisters to come and be part of a community to bring peace to our world, for us, for our children.


LOVE FOR ALL, HATRED FOR NONE

Known for its superb street food and tempting treats, our market offers a variety of options to satisfy your cravings. Enjoy freshly baked artisan bread, indulge in decadent desserts, or hot food offerings. Discover unique art, bespoke jewellry, homewares, and accessories, supporting independent makers and creators.

Wednesday 8 – Sunday 12 May

Recommended for ages 3-8



Is it a bed? Or a boat? Or a giant slice of toast? For Naz and Iggy and their eight friends, their bed is a place where imagination can fill their tummies with tasty treats and take them to familiar warm places. Well, sometimes.

Join the boat-bed’s disparate crew as they dream up playful tales of pirates, misunderstood sharks and fishing trips that hook some unexpected catches. But what happens if the bed is not big enough to fit everyone in? How do they decide who gets to stay and who has to go?

This humorous and inventive new show celebrates the power of imaginary play and proves there’s always enough room to have fun, even when the world is at its most daunting.



Approximately 50 minutes



Tickets from £14*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

Saturday 11 May – Sunday 9 June

Recommended for ages 6-12



Have you ever wondered what a dinosaur might do in a day?

Or what they actually really looked like?

What colour were they? Did they have stripes and spots?

Were they really green like they are in the movies?

Join five amazing musicians and famous palaeontologist Dr Jakob Vinther as they enter the multi-coloured world of the dinosaurs with soaring music, catchy songs and mind-blowing science.

P.S. Bring your own dinosaur!



Approximately 1 hour



Access Performances:

BSL: All Friday and Saturday performances will be BSL integrated.

Captioned: Saturday 25 May 11am

Audio Described: Friday 31 May 2.30pm



Tickets from £10*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

FREE Computer Drop in every fortnight!

Need help sorting out technology and all that malarky, or just need to use a Laptop and the Internet?

Loads of support, company, cup of tea & biscuits.

Please contact us if you need more information or just turn up.

Starts 10.00 Tuesday 14 May 2024

Vestry Hall, Mitcham.

Funded by Clarion Housing.

Thanks
Nina and Carol
07904 422 760

mertonempowerment@outlook.com
Merton Empowerment CIC
Registration number 14580940

Merton Council will be hosting the South London Retrofit Skills Summit on Tuesday 14th May at AFC Wimbledon (in collaboration with the South London Partnership and funded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero).



What is retrofit?

Retrofit refers to any improvement work on an existing building to improve its energy efficiency, making it easier and cheaper to heat, and replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. Retrofitting our buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy demand is going to be key to meeting our net-zero targets.



Have you considered upskilling, changing careers or just want to find out more about retrofit?

Demand for skills in this area is increasing rapidly. 400,000 retrofit workers are required in the UK to meet the target of retrofitting 19 million buildings by 2035 whereas there are only 200,000 people currently working in roles relating to maintaining or improving existing buildings. With a wide range of career opportunities ranging from the use of artificial intelligence and data in building assessment through to on-site construction and specialist installation roles, come find out more about what a career in retrofit could look like for you. If you are just interested in finding out more about retrofit, there will also be opportunity within the evening to chat to local practitioners and installers.



Event Synopsis

The aim of the event is to bring residents, practitioners, and educators together to showcase and increase awareness of the skills and job opportunities related to retrofit in South London, inspiring residents who may want to consider a career in retrofit and meet a range of pracitioners working in this sector to understand more about retrofit.

Merton Art Society 14th May, Penny Smith mixed media demo.

On 14th May our guest artist will be Penny Smith who will demonstrate and explain her use of mixed media in her paintings.

Penny was born in Sri Lanka and spent her childhood in India - it was India that inspired Penny's use of colour in her paintings and gave her the idea of applying gold leaf to her work to create life and light. Penny studied art in Cornwall and then at the Central School of Art in London. She has exhibited in Cornwall, Italy and London.

Penny says ‘’I will bring a large canvas and put together 2 stages, first collage and then the beginning of the painting. I will bring samples of the papers I use - plus what I use to apply the paper and also seal the paper. I will also bring paintings that I have previously created as samples plus items I have my work printed on to show you how you can make use of your work.’’ She will also be using gold leaf.

Bring a note book to record Penny’s tips and feel free to ask questions. This should be a very interesting and informative session.

Guests are very welcome to attend for £6 on the door, rising to £8 after two visits. But why not take out annual membership for £35 and enjoy our varied monthly programme of demos, talks and workshops for only £2 per visit. Meetings are held at Martin Way Methodist Church, SW20 9JZ, on the second Tuesday of each month, except January when we take a break.

See our current programme at https://sites.google.com/site/mertonartsociety or email artsocietymerton@gmail.com for further information.

Wednesday 15 – Sunday 19 May

Recommended for ages 3-6



The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate.

Come to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters.

Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience. Truly, interactive theatre at its most engaging.



Approximately 55 minutes (including clay playtime)



Tickets from £14*

(Group and multi-buy offers available)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. T&Cs apply.

Martin Way Allotment Gardens Association Ltd. annual plant sale. Come along to buy all your vegetable and flower plants for the coming season. There will be a Raffle with prizes and refreshments will be available.
Bring along your garden tools for sharpening and even those kitchen knives. Surrey Tool Sharpener will be there on the day.
We are situated on Martin Way with the junction of Bushey Road (behind Merton Mansions)
SW20 9BS