Beat the Street Merton

It’s time for Beat the Street to say goodbye (for now!) Thank you to everyone who took part in #BeattheStreet Merton! Keep moving and getting involved in the amazing things on offer in Merton. Make sure to follow @Merton_Council, @SWLNHS and @OneYouMerton to keep updated! 👋

On September 19th it's #YouthMentalHealthDay. @offtherecorduk offers free in person and text-based confidential counselling for 11-25 year olds in Merton. They also run free online workshops and a call support line. #MentalHealthMatters. talkofftherecord.org/merton/

Fancy a challenge? Why not climb a mountain using your own stairs?🗻 #physicalactivitychallenge @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

Love to Move is a fun, age and dementia-friendly seated movement programme to music🎶. Every Wednesday 3.30pm-4.30pm at Merton Dementia Hub: 67 Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4AA. £3 per person. Book here: mertonconnected.co.uk/community/comm… @Merton_Council @SWLNHS #lovetomove

Did you know kids need 60 minutes of #physicalactivity a day? The @YouthSportTrust has tons of free physical challenges for kids! Get the kids moving this summer, with activities like the 60 Second Challenge. Explore the brilliant resources here: youthsporttrust.org/resources/phys…

Fruit 🍓and veggies🥕. Are you getting your 5 A Day? Get advice and healthy recipes here: nhs.uk/healthier-fami… @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

Get outside in the fresh air and try out these fun games with the family! They are great activities for little ones! @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton #nature

As #Autumn 🍂 has just begun, why not explore what nature has to offer and take part in these fun autumnal family activities! @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton #familyfun

Cosmic Kids Yoga brings children’s favourite movies and books into physical activity and mindfulness. It’s screentime that gives kids superpowers! 🦸 @CosmicKidsYoga" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@CosmicKidsYoga @CosmicKidsYoga #kidsyoga @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

This September, have a lovely month by following along with our wellbeing calendar. ☀️ #Wellbeing @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

@WeWalkandTalk do free walk and talk meetups every Saturday at 10.30am throughout Merton for everyone. Come along! 🚶‍♀️ Being a Walk and Talk volunteer is a walk in the park (literally!). If you are interested, please email merton@thewalkandtalkmovement.org

Try out these fun summer activities with friends and family🌞. Screenshot this activity sheet and get going! @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton #summer

Play an important role in bringing more @parkrunUK events to Merton by volunteering🏃‍♀️. If you are interested please email events@merton.gov.uk and put ‘Parkrun Volunteering’ as the subject.

Worried about going to fitness classes? Try out the #ThisGirlCan Class at YMCA Wimbledon that happens every Saturday 12pm-12.45pm. At this class it’s okay to get it wrong – it's all about showing up and having fun💃! Find out more: playwaze.com/search/share?f… @ThisGirlCanUK

Want to empower, support and make a positive difference to someone’s life? Become a befriender and help to reduce social isolation and promote independence🤲. Please contact Kourtney Rodda for more information: 020 8648 5792 or email volunteering@ageukmerton.org.uk @Ageukmerton

You can help to create a safe space for children to play out in your street🤸. Find out how and get helpful resources here:  merton.gov.uk/streets-parkin… @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @playingout @OneYouMerton #playstreet

This summer, why not hold your own sports day🏃‍♀️🏅? Invite friends and family – get everyone involved! #sportsday #freefamilyfun @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

📣 Places are still available for summer Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) clubs 😎 🌱 Council Leader @RossGarrod and Cabinet Member Cllr Billy Christie visited @ArtePura capoeira and #MordenHallPark for ecology with @BTSMerton & @nationaltrust 👉 merton.gov.uk/HAF

Have a work meeting coming up? Why not have a walking meeting instead of being stuck inside🚶‍♀️? Having a walking meeting is a great way to get some fresh air and #physicalactivity into your working day. @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

📣Cost of living support continues in #Merton with a second set of measures under the council’s £2M Cost of Living Fund, providing practical help to those in need. 💬Cabinet Member for Finance Councillor Billy Christie explains more. #CostOfLivingMerton