thebestof wimbledon and merton Sport, Fitness and Leisure Directory

To celebrate the Olympics 2012, Paul Strank Roofing will be hosting a star-studded Charity Gala in September 2012 in aid of the Shooting Star CHASE Hospice and One Life charities at a venue in South West London.

Merton Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a grant of over £45,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to support a tourism related project involving young people, schools and community organisations to help people learn about their local heritage.

The AFC Wimbledon Business Club is a new initiative being launched by the club’s commercial department with the aim of fostering a business community for firms throughout Wimbledon and Kingston and centred around the football club.

John Krause, an experienced marathon runner, is organising a fund raising event for STEM4, a charity that supports teenage mental health in schools by providing help in early detection and change. Run it - or walk it - the Malta Marathon in February 2012

Local company A-Plan Insurance Wimbledon are thrilled to announce their latest initiative in support of AFC Wimbledon where anyone can win two 2012/13 season tickets to AFC Wimbledon and a signed framed shirt!

A cash boost to mitigate the strain on public services has been welcomed by Merton Council ahead of next year’s Olympic Games in which Wimbledon will host the tennis.

We're delighted to pass on some excellent tips for safer cycling and, particularly, cycling in winter in Wimbledon and throughout the entire Merton Borough. All information is courtesy of the excellent Transport for London website.

Following the success of Wimbledon Sports Week last year, it's back once more, bigger and better than ever!