MertonVision at the Wimbledon Championships! MertonVision were very lucky this year to be offered the amazing opportunity to send 8 of our VI clients to work at the AELTC Wimbledon Championships. Staff worked very closely with the Wimbledon Foundation, the charitable arm of the Championships, to interview and train our lucky team. 3 Clients worked […]
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MertonVision donate canes to children in Africa
Thank you so much for kindly donating the canes to Oasis church in Colliers Wood who is sending a team to Burundi. The canes will be given to a local charity called “Kanura”, which look after blind children and young people.
‘Just to let you know that the white canes you donated were received with thanks by the blind children at a school in Burundi. The headteacher was so grateful as children can now move round with no-one holding their hands’.
Photo of the smiling children holding up their new white canes
Today’s the day! Celebrating your National Lottery funding announcement
https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/press-releases/2023-07-25/252-million-national-lottery-funding-helps-communities-build-healthier-lives?dm_i=5P0C,UE4Y,1NOKQW,3Q954,1News Press Releases Today it has been announced that almost £252 million of vital National Lottery funding has been awarded to over 5,000 charities and community groups in England over the last four months*. In this bumper round of funding, grants awarded range from £2,800 to over £30 million and will collectively drive forward The […]
Read moreMertonVision send white canes to school in Africa!
Thank you so much for kindly donating the canes to Oasis church in Colliers Wood who is sending a team to Burundi. The canes will be given to a local charity called “Kanura”, which look after blind children and young people And today – The white canes were received with thanks by the blind children […]
Read moreKids Xmas Party! at Croydon Vision
Kids Xmas Party! At Croydon Vision 72-74 Wellesley Road Croydon CR0 2AR Saturday 17th December 2022 11am – 2pm Bouncy Castle Music & DJ Grotto Games Craft Corner Food Light Refreshments This event is free but you do need to register in advance Phone or email Nabeela on 0208 688 2486 Nabeela.Ali@croydonvision.org.uk There is limited […]
Read moreMertonVision collaborate with Specsavers Wimbledon!
PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE PRESS RELEASE MertonVision supporting local residents with sight loss team up with Specsavers Wimbledon to raise awareness CEO of Merton Vision, Kevin Gregory visited Specsavers Wimbledon recently as part of his mission to inform and educate local optical providers about the services provided by the charity and to raise awareness of […]
Read moreGrand Table Top Sale at MertonVision!
Grand table top sale GRAND TABLE TOP SALE At MertonVision Guardian Centre Due to our imminent move We have some great bargains! Assorted items from stationery to kitchen items fff To furniture and everything in between Just pay what you would like – all donations gratefully received We will be open for business Tuesday 4th […]
Read moreA great event in aid of MertonVision!
WoodFest-Poster-A4-A3-AW See here for details of a great event organised by Colliers Wood International Ukulele Orchestra. They will be raising money for local charities one of which is MertonVision The event will be held in Colliers Wood Community Centre, on the High Street in Colliers Wood, SW19 2BY Saturday 15th October 7-11pm The Community Centre […]
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Thrive Open Day Poster 6Oct[8135] Open Day at Battersea Park Thursday 6 October 11am to 2:30pm Thrive Main Garden, East Carriage Drive, SW11 4NJ Email: battersea@thrive.org.uk Tel: 020 7720 2212 For more info about Thrive visit: www.thrive.org.uk Visit our gardens to find out about gardening for health and wellbeing, and social and therapeutic […]
Read moreHelp for Households and Cost of Living Payments
Message from UK Government: Help for Households and Cost of Living Payments The Government is providing £37 billion this year to help households combat the rising cost of living. This toolkit sets out-what the different payments are and when they will start being paid-who is eligible for the payments. Cost of Living Payment […]
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WORKING AGE SURVEY Final[7951] Please find above our working age group survey, to be completed by all MV members within the working age group.
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