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Sat 4 Sep Autumn Flower Show Motspur Park Horticultural Society. Admission free. Drop in for a look around, enjopy a ‘cuppa’ and try your luck at the tombola. Scout Hall, Arthur Road, KT3 6LX, 2.30pm.

Sun 5 Sep Family Fun Cycle Ride Explore together local lanes and quieter public roads. Includes a stop for tea. For families with roadworthy bikes (no stabilisers). Organised by accredited cycling instructor Charles Barraball (email: charles@barraball.com), co-ordinator of Merton Cycling Campaign. Meet by Pavilion Cafe in Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields, 2pm.

Mon 6 Sep until 25 Sep Exhibition: Did you know...? Aspects of West Barnes History Part of Merton’s Celebrating Age Festival 2010. How much do you know about West Barnes? The display will boost your knowledge of the people, places and events that have shaped the area.West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF.

Mon 6 Sep Independence Day Part of Merton’s Celebrating Age Festival 2010. Organised by Age Concern Merton. This day will focus on energy, with advice on grants and energy-saving, plus talks on all aspects of independence, financial (grants, benefits, housing), transport (support for car drivers, safety on public transport, scooter training, etc.), etc, held at The Baitul Futuh Mosque, 181 London Road, Morden, SM4 5AE, 10am to 4pm.

Thu 9 Sep Discover West Barnes: Heritage Quiz Test your knowledge and discover more about the history of West Barnes and Raynes Park with this fun heritage quiz. Free, but call Merton Celebrating Age 2010 Festival Line on 8545 4712 to book your place. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 10.30am to noon.

Thu 9 Sep Reading Club The group, which meets monthly, is currently reading Villette by Charlotte Bronte. Participants discuss the previous month’s read and hear about the readers’ views on the book. Everyone welcome. For more information on how to join contact library staff on 020 8274 5789. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 6.15pm to 7.15pm.

Fri 10 Sep Health and Wellbeing Day Part of Merton’s Celebrating Age Festival 2010. Organised by Age Concern Merton. A full-day focus on health and wellbeing: morning workshop on skincare, afternoon complementary and beauty therapy, talks on anxiety, dementia, Parkinson’s, preventing falls, etc. Opportunity to see a pharmacist or practice nurse all day. Door-to-door transport available for those who can’t use public transport. Call Festival Line on 8545 4712 to find out more and book your place. YMCA Wimbledon. 200 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RY, 10am to 4pm.

Sat 11 Sep Table Top Sale St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, 10am to 1pm. www.stsaviour.net.

Sun 12 Sep Holy Cross Day The archdeacon of Lambeth, the Venerable Chris Skilton, will preach and preside at Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am.

Mon 13 Sep Games Galore Part of Merton’s Celebrating Age Festival 2010. Enjoy playing scrabble, board games and puzzles, meet some new people and find out what your local library has to offer. All welcome. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 2pm to 5pm

Tue 14 Sep Don't Get Caught Out Part of Merton’s Celebrating Age Festival 2010. Merton Trading Standards advise on the latest scams and how to avoid them, doorstep crime and your rights. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 10.30am to noon.

Tue 14 Sep Open Meeting, Raynes Park and West Barnes Residents’ Association, Tennis Pavilion, 129 Grand Drive, SW20 9LY, 8pm.

Thu 16 Sep Police Surgery Monthly opportunity for people to pop in and meet with our local Pcs to discuss any neighbourhood, community or other related topics you may have. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 3.30pm to 5pm.

Sat 18 Sep Liberal Democrat Councillors’ Surgery Meet Councillors Iain Dysart and Mary-Jane Jeanes on the third Saturday of every month. For further information email wbld@hotmail.co.uk. Holy Cross Church Hall in Adela Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am to 11am.

Sat 18 Sep Children’s Book Reading Club Parents who would like their children to join the popular monthly club should speak to a member of staff in the library or call 020 8274 5789. Spaces are limited. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 11am to 12.30pm.

Sat 18 Sep Children’s Art Club Learning to paint. Parents wishing to put forward their their children’s names to join the monthly art club should speak to a member of staff in the library or call 020 8274 5789. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 2pm to 4pm.

Sun 19 Sep Ground Ivy Clearance Councillor Gilli Lewis-Lavender and the Friends of Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Field invite local residents to join them for a few hours, together with Merton Council arborologist Dave Lofthouse, clearing some of the ground ivy, which affects the development of the trees in the park, which can be accessed via Marina Ave, Motspur Park. This is a community-wide scheme to clear the ground ivy under and around the trees, helping to keep them healthy and encouraging more diverse flora and fauna into your local woodland. Wear some tough clothes and bring secateurs, gardening gloves and a trowel if possible. If the weather is pleasant bring along some food to join in with a ‘bring and share picnic’ after the work is finished. Everyone is welcome – if you can’t get there until a bit later, you’ll need to find the group in the woods. The work isn’t strenuous but will involve kneeling and bending down. Meet at the gate by the children’s play area at 10am.

Sun 19 Sep Family Fun Cycle Ride Explore together local lanes and quieter public roads. Includes a stop for tea. For families with roadworthy bikes (no stabilisers). Organised by accredited cycling instructor Charles Barraball (email: charles@barraball.com), co-ordinator of Merton Cycling Campaign. Meet by Pavilion Cafe in Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields, 2pm.

Mon 20 Sep Care Connect Coffee Morning Part of Merton’s Celebrating Age Festival 2010. Enjoy a coffee morning and learn about the information offered by Care Connect covering health, social, community and care. All welcome. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 10.30 to noon.

Tue 21 Sep Mothers’ Union Bring and Buy Evening of ‘Harvest Festival’ fruits – fruit, veg, jams, etc. There will also be some prayers and thanksgiving for harvest time. Email: mu@holycrossmotspurpark.org.uk. Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue, KT3 6HT, 8pm.

Sat 25 Sep Craft Exhibition and Afternoon Tea in aid of Mothers’ Union charities funds. Members will be displaying examples of cross stitch, quilting, lacemaking work, etc. and we will be serving tea and cakes, with any additional cakes and Mothers’ Union cards and gifts for sale. Email: mu@holycrossmotspurpark.org.uk. Free admission. Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue,
KT3 6HT, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

Sat 2 Oct Craft Fair. Cards, glass, jewellery, children’s books, knitted toys, handmade jams, handicrafts and patchwork, homemade cakes and much more. Enjoy a coffee and cake and support local artists and traders. All welcome. Admission 50p (includes a cup of tea or coffee). (If you would like a stall, please contact Inger Larsen, ingerlarsen64@googlemail.com, 020 8543 3505.) Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue, Motspur Park, KT3 6HT, 2pm to 5pm.

Sat 2 Oct Green Valley Railway Autumn open weekend, in aid of the Children’s Society and Holy Cross Church. This working model railway is called “The Garden Line”. Tea and homemade cake. For confirmation of opening times, access and other enquiries call 020 8542 5811. 173 Westway, SW20, 1pm to 5pm.

Sun 3 Oct Harvest Festival Service with a collection of goods for Merton Faith in Action for the Homelessness. The charity has asked the for help collecting a variety of goods that they find most useful for their clients. These include ring-pulled tinned food, toiletries and new men's underwear. This will be an all-age service. Click here for details on what to bring for collection. Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am.

Sun 3 Oct Green Valley Railway Autumn open weekend, in aid of the Children’s Society and Holy Cross Church. This working model railway is called “The Garden Line”. Tea and homemade cake. For confirmation of opening times, access and other enquiries call 020 8542 5811. 173 Westway, SW20, 1pm to 5pm.

Sat 186 Oct Liberal Democrat Councillors’ Surgery Meet Councillors Iain Dysart and Mary-Jane Jeanes on the third Saturday of every month. For further information email wbld@hotmail.co.uk. Holy Cross Church Hall in Adela Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am to 11am.

Sat 16 Oct Quiz Night Prizes, bar. Participants receive ploughmans meal and one drink. Tickets £10. Call to book on 020 8542 5050 or parish office on 020 8542 1760. St Mary the Virgin church hall, Church Path, Merton, SW19 3HJ, 8pm.

Tue 19 Oct Mothers’ Union Meeting and Talk Speaker will be Louisa Hitchen, talking about the work of St Raphael's Hospice and fundraising for it. All welcome and free admission. Email: mu@holycrossmotspurpark.org.uk. Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue, KT3 6HT, 8.00pm.

Thu 21 Oct Police Surgery Monthly opportunity for people to pop in and meet with our local PCs to discuss any neighbourhood, community or other related topics you may have. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 3.30pm to 5pm.

Sat 30 Oct Children’s Book Reading Club Parents who would like their children to join the popular monthly club should speak to a member of staff in the library or call 020 8274 5789. Spaces are limited. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 11am to 12.30pm.

Sat 30 Oct Children’s Art Club Learning to paint. Parents wishing to put forward their their children’s names to join the monthly art club should speak to a member of staff in the library or call 020 8274 5789. West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6JF, 2pm to 4pm.

Sun 31 Oct All Souls Service. There will be a special service that offers an opportunity to remember those who have died. Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, KT3 6HT, 6.30pm.

Sat 6 Nov Grand Fireworks Display Food and refreshments available. Tickets purchased before Nov 2: £3 (single); £10 (family of four, max two adults). Tickets if purchased on the gate: £4 (single); £14 (family of four, max two adults). Information line: 08450 944212. 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group, Arthur Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6LX. Gates open 7pm for 7.30pm start.

Thu 11 Nov Armistice Day Holy Cross Church will be open for two minutes’ silence at 11am. Click here for details. Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, KT3 6HT, 11am.

Sun 14 Nov Remembrance Sunday Service Holy Communion with an act of Remembrance. Click here for details. Holy Cross Church, Douglas Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am.

Sat 20 Nov Liberal Democrat Councillors’ Surgery Meet Councillors Iain Dysart and Mary-Jane Jeanes on the third Saturday of every month. For further information email wbld@hotmail.co.uk. Holy Cross Church Hall in Adela Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am to 11am.

Tue 14 Dec Open Meeting & Christmas Social, Raynes Park and West Barnes Residents’ Association, Tennis Pavilion, 129 Grand Drive, SW20 9LY, 8pm.

Sat 20 Dec Liberal Democrat Councillors’ Surgery Meet Councillors Iain Dysart and Mary-Jane Jeanes on the third Saturday of every month. For further information email wbld@hotmail.co.uk. Holy Cross Church Hall in Adela Avenue, KT3 6HT, 10am to 11am.

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