South Mitcham Community Association (SMCA) Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR 020 8648 3740 / www.southmitchamcommunity.org.uk Pop down for a full programme of other activities running across the summer. Phipps Bridge Youth Centre Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 3PR 020 8274 5194 / 07940 714 136 / [email protected] Church Road Children’s Centre 243 Church Road, Mitcham, CR4 3BH 020 8274 5851 / www.merton.gov.uk/childrenscentres Outdoor Gym Behind Richmond Court This guide was produced by the Phipps Bridge Community Development Project at MVSC. The information on this guide was correct as of time of printing. For the most up-to-date information please visit www.mvsc.co.uk/PhippsBridgeSummerGuide *Activities for Circle Housing Merton Priory Phipps Bridge and Cherry Trees residents funded by LEAF Stay and Play Sessions Tuesdays 9:30am–11am These sessions are for families with children under 2yrs. For more information contact Church Road Children’s Centre. Urbie Bus Activities - one day only 28th July 2pm-4pm for 5-16yrs Go along for arts and crafts, cake decorating, sports and games including quick cricket, rounders and more. Contact Young Carers Merton for more information on 020 8646 7515. Cool it Arts Summer Project Week 1: 18th August & 20th August. Week 2: 25th & 27th August. 2pm-4pm If you’re aged 6-14yrs and want to be involved in creating a mural for the SMCA then contact Tom Arkle on 0800 121 6060 (funded by Amicus Horizon) Community Gardening Sessions* 22nd & 29th July 6pm-7:30pm, 8th & 15th August 10:30am-12pm, 18th & 25th August 10am-11:30am Join DIG Merton to help refresh the ‘Food Herb Garden’ outside the Mitcham Medical Centre. For all ages. Community Allotment Gardening Every Wednesday 10am-2pm Get involved at the Phipps Bridge Allotment. All ages welcome and no experience needed. If it’s raining call 0777 9879 091 to check it is on. Access via the alleyway at the very end of New Close. Follow the Dig Merton signs. Multi Activity Weeks Week 1: 21st-23rd July Week 2: 28th-30th July Week 3: 4th-6th August Week 4: 11th-13th August 1pm-4pm for 9-11yrs. 4pm-8pm for 12-19yrs. Drop by or call the youth centre to book on. Activities to include cooking, sport, arts & crafts, IT, music studio, cinema and trips to Thorpe Park & Chessington. Sports Blast Sessions Every Monday 6pm-9pm (except 31st August) Football/multi sports sessions for 14-25yrs on the Rock Terrace Recreation Ground. Love the Music DJ Sessions* Every Monday & Friday 7pm-9pm until 21st August (except 20th July) for 11-17yrs. DA Edge Bus will be parked near the skate ramps on the Rock Terrace Recreation Ground ready for you to have a go at mixing up some music and taking it on to a new level. Sports Blast Family Fit Taster Sessions Every Friday in August 2:30pm-3:30pm Fun active challenges, parachute games, circuits, use the gym equipment and more with fitness professionals for all the family at the Outdoor Gym. For more information contact Lisa on 07880 033 553 or [email protected] Outdoor Fun Sessions at the Rock Terrace Play Area - Thursdays 6 th August 10am-12pm: Mini Movers sports games and activities 13 th August 10am-12pm: Mini Makers Craft based activities 20 th August 10am-12pm: Mini Music making and song time The sessions are for families with children under 5. Sessions will be relocated to SMCA during bad weather. For more information contact Church Road Children’s Centre. International Summer Fair 25th July 12pm-4pm. Rock Terrace Recreation Ground, SMCA & Phipps Bridge Youth Centre. Action packed day with lots of free fun for all ages. Inflatable obstacle course, junior & adult sumo wrestling, live entertainment, community information stalls & more.