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Events Taking Place in Merton in 2009
 
 
 Monday 21st September
 Event 1 : Peace Week Launch
 Time : 12.30-2.00pm
Location :
 Wimbledon Piazza, Centre Court Shopping Centre, Wimbledon, SW19 87A
Travel info: Wimbledon (District line And BR)
Details :  
 Launch event to introduce Peace week with speeches from key local figures in Merton.
Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council putting you first.
www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Contact : 
Maureen Branch-Davis  Tel: 020 8545 3532   Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk
 
 Tuesday 22nd September
 Event 2 : Puppet Film Showing Refugee Presentation
 Time : 6.30-8.30pm
Location :
 Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX 
Travel info: Morden (Northern Line)
Morden South and South Merton (main line)
Details :  
 The Attic Theatre Company will be presenting a puppet show film created by refugees. Young people will also be able to talk about their experiences of being a refugees in Merton.
http://www.weekofpeace.org.uk
Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council putting you first.
www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Contact : 
 Maureen Branch-Davis                 Tel: 0208 545 3532                           Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk and diversity@merton.gov.uk 
 
 Wednesday 23rd September
 Event 3 : Peace Week Naming Ceremony
 Time : 10.30am-12.00pm
Location :
 Peace Garden, Canons House, Madiera Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HD
Travel info: Good bus links are assesible to the venue
Details :  
 A plaque will be unveiled as part of the formal naming of the Peace Garden in Mitcham. The garden offers a haven of tranquility to be enjoyed by everyone in the community. We hope the new plaque will symbolise unity in the borough and will encourage individuals to think about the importance of peace, as they enjoy being in the Peace Garden.

Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council putting you first.
www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Contact : 
Maureen Branch-Davis                              Tel: 0208 545 3532                         Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk

 Thursday 24th September
 Event 4 : Merton United Nations Alliance (UNA) Talk
 Time : 6.30-8.30pm
Location :
 Morden Library, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX
Travel info: Morden, (Northern Line)
Details :  
 Alison Williams, secretary of the United Nations Association (UNA) Merton will be holding a talk on the Alliance/Dialogue of Civilisations. The talk is about two interfaith and intercultural iniatives to strengthen the world's foundation for peace, and the UN's role in each of them.
www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council Putting You First.
Event Contact : 
 Maureen Branch-Davis                        Tel: 020 8545 3532                       Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk

 Thursday 24th  September
 Event 5 : Stop Campaign Workshop
 Time : 7.00pm-8.30pm
Location :
 South Wimbledon, Haydon Road, SW19 8JZ
Travel info: Wimbledon (South Wimbledon) Northern Line
Details :  
 Two youth workers will be holding a workshop discussion educating young people on stopping gun and knife violence,in addition inspiring young people to strive for a better future, one of the youth workers set this campaign up as a result of a friend being stabbed.
Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council Putting You First.www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Contact : 
Maureen Branch-Davis                   Tel: 020 8545 3532                         Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk

 Friday 25th September
 Event 6 : Volunteering Day in Park 
 Time : 10.30am-3.00pm
Location :
 Mitcham Recreational Ground, Madeira Road, Mitcham, CR4 4HD
Travel info: Good bus links are assesible to the venue
Details :  
 Members of the community are invited to come and help clean up Mitcham Recreational Ground, to improve this space for the enjoyment of everyone. Park wardens will be there to oversee general gardening and litter picking activities. Please contact the Diversity and Community Cohesion Team if you are interested in volunteering.

Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council Putting You First.www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Contact : 
Maureen Branch-Davis                            Tel: 020 8545 3532                          Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk
 
 Saturday 26th September
 Event 7 : Fun Day
 Time : 1.00-4.00pm
Location :
 Mitcham Fair Green, CR4 3NA
Travel info: Good bus links including  S1, 270, 280, 127, 264, 355
Details :  
 Entertainers from a variety of different cultures will perform on a main stage for the enjoyment of all the community. In addition there will be activities for children such as face painting.

Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council Putting You First.www.merton.gov.uk/leisure/events/weekofpeace.htm
Event Contact : 
Maureen Branch-Davis                         Tel: 020 8545 3532                            Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk
 
 Sunday 27th September
 Event 8 : Civic Event
 Time : 1.00 4.00pm
Location :
 Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX
Travel info: Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, SM4 5DX
Details :  
 A civic event will be held in Merton Council where local faith and community groups will reflect upon the theme of peace. This reflective event will close the Peace Week celebrations in Merton.
Event Lead: Maureen Branch-Davis
Lead Body: Merton Council Putting You First
Event Contact : 
Maureen Branch-Davis                         Tel: 020 8545 3532                      Email: Maureen.Branch-Davis@merton.gov.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 LONDON WEEK OF PEACE 20TH-27TH SEPTEMBER 2009