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SUNDAYS Motspur Park Horticultural Society (Web) 82 Blakes Lane, KT3 6NX; 9.30am to noon.
TUESDAYS IT Lessons For Beginners West Barnes Library; 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
TUESDAYS Tuesday Rendezvous Over 60s’ drop-in. Details: Gilli (020 8543 1781) or Helen (020 8395 9512). West Barnes Library; 2pm to 4pm.
THURSDAYS IT Lessons For Beginners West Barnes Library; 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
FRIDAYS Toddlers’ Rhyme Time For 0 to 5-year-olds. West Barnes Library; 10.30am to 11am.
Sat 4 Feb Open Day It’s National Libraries Day, and the the start of Merton Libraries’ three-month Opening Doors, Opening Books, Opening Minds campaign. Members of the Friends of West Barnes Library will be on hand with soft drinks and nibbles; 11am to noon, an interactive storytelling session called Carry-On Characters; 3pm, children’s theatre workshop for 5-to-10-years-olds; a round-the-library quiz; plus tours of the library for all the family. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 10am to 4pm.
Thu 9 Feb Police Drop-in Surgery A chance to gain advice, have your say about local policing issues and help make a difference to your neighbourhood. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 4pm to 5pm.
Sat 11 Feb Children’s Craft – Valentine’s Theme Fun drop-in for youngsters to be colourfully creative with paper, card, glue and glitter. For 3 to 10-year-olds. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 2pm to 4pm.
Sat 11 Feb Wedding Dress and Photos Exhibition and Afternoon Tea run by the Mothers’ Union to celebrate National Marriage Week. As well as a display of wedding dresses and photos, there will be cakes and cards for sale and afternoon tea served. All proceeds to Mothers' Union charities. Entrance free. Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue, KT3 6LF; 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Sat 11 Feb Table Top Sale Admission 30p or £1 before 10am. Tables £6; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Sat 18 Feb Valentines Wine Tasting A chance to taste and identify six different wines followed by a light supper, prizes and raffle. Tickets £10 each available from Mary Harrison, email: maryharrison@qcinternet.co.uk. All proceeds to Holy Cross church. Holy Cross Church Hall, Adela Avenue, KT3 6LF; 7.30pm.
Sat Feb 18 Loud Shirts Hard-rocking, close-harmony, blues-influenced rock covers band, free. www.lemonrock.com/loudshirts or Facebook. Earl Beatty, 365 West Barnes Lane, Motspur Park, Surrey, KT3 6JF; 9pm to midnight.
Tue 21 Feb Local History Talk: Housewives & Heroines Local women have not only influenced the history of Merton but the nation as a whole. This coffee morning/talk will look at some of the amazing ladies associated with the borough's heritage, from queens and authors, to suffragettes, performers and wartime heroines. Everyone welcome. Free. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 10.30am to noon.
Tue 21 Feb Book Club All welcome. Ask staff for details. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 6.15pm to 7pm.
Sat 25 Feb Children’s Art Club To put your child’s name on the waiting list, please contact Carole or Laura (020 8274 5789). West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 2pm to 4pm.
Thu 8 Mar Police Drop-in Surgery A chance to gain advice, have your say about local policing issues and help make a difference to your neighbourhood. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 4pm to 5pm.
Tue 20 Mar Merton Historical Society Photographic Record Project This coffee morning/illustrated talk by David Roe will explore this fascinating project designed to record Merton’s heritage through the medium of photography.
As well as highlighting various parts of Merton, Morden and Mitcham, David will also show a range of images from West Barnes, Motspur Park and the surrounding districts. Everyone welcome. Free. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 10.30am to noon.
Sat 24 Mar Craft Fair Admission 30p or £1 before 10am; tables £8.50; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Sat 24 Mar Spring Show – Motspur Park Horticultural Society Free entrance for visitors. 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group Headquarters, Arthur Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6LX; from 2pm.
Mon 16 Apr Police Drop-in Surgery A chance to gain advice, have your say about local policing issues and help make a difference to your neighbourhood. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 4pm to 5pm.
Tue 17 Apr Age of Invention: Merton’s Scientific and Technological Pioneers
Discover more about the pioneering engineers, scientists, doctors and inventors associated with the Merton area – from civil engineer Joseph Bazalgette, to cardiac specialist Russell Brock and leading astronomer Joseph Norman Lockyer, at this illustrated talk/coffee morning. Everyone welcome. Free. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 10.30am to noon.
Sat 21 Apr St George's Day Celebration Bingo with fish and chip supper. Tickets £7
in advance from Ann on 020 8330 3374, vegetarian option available; BYO drinks. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; from 6.45pm.
Sat 5 May Bedding Plant Sale Motspur Park Horticultural Society, 82 Blakes Lane, Motspur Park, KT3 6NX; 10am to 2pm.
Sun 6 May Bedding Plant Sale Motspur Park Horticultural Society, 82 Blakes Lane, Motspur Park, KT3 6NX; 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Mon 7 May Cream Teas St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 2pm to 4pm in church hall.
Sat 12 May Bedding Plant Sale Motspur Park Horticultural Society, 82 Blakes Lane, Motspur Park, KT3 6NX; 10am to 2pm.
Sat 12 May Table Top Sale Admission 30p or £1 before 10am. Tables £6; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Sun 13 May Bedding Plant Sale Motspur Park Horticultural Society, 82 Blakes Lane, Motspur Park, KT3 6NX; 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Tue 15 May Tomorrow Is A Lovely Day: Merton During The Second World War Combining an illustrated talk with the opportunity to handle contemporary artefacts, this coffee morning will explore what life was like for Merton residents during World War II. There will also be an opportunity to share your memories of the war years. Everyone welcome. Free. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 10.30am to noon.
Sat 19 May Organ Recital Tickets £10 incl programme & refreshments. Contact: Wendy on 020 8397 0805. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; from 7.30pm.
Sat 26 May Plant Sale Bedding, shrubs, perennials, second-hand tools and general garden products. Motspur Park Horticultural Society at Old Malden Library, Church Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7RD, 9.30am to 1pm.
Mon 4 Jun Jubilee Fair and BBQ Fun and food for everyone. Side shows, raffle, bouncy castle, balloon race, games, etc. Free admission. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 1noon to 4pm.
Sat 9 Jun Table Top Sale Admission 30p or £1 before 10am. Tables £6; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Tue 19 Jun A Lifetime Remembered… Readings From The Memoirs Of Bruce Bendell Illustrated with family pictures and images from the Local Studies collection, this coffee morning/talk will focus on the charming memories of former Motspur Park resident Bruce Bendell, from his arrival in 1923, through the war years and the 1950s to modern developments in the 1980s and 1990s. Everyone welcome. Free. West Barnes Library (next to Motspur Park Station), Station Road, KT3 6JF; 10.30am to noon.
Sat 7 Jul Table Top Sale Admission 30p or £1 before 10am. Tables £6; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Sat 1 Sep The Playreading Group Presents… Refreshments and admission free but collection in aid of church restoration projects. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; from 7.30pm.
Sat 8 Sep Table Top Sale Admission 30p or £1 before 10am. Tables £6; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Sat 8 Sep Autumn Show – Motspur Park Horticultural Society Free entrance for visitors. 22nd Wimbledon Scout Group Headquarters, Arthur Road, Motspur Park, KT3 6LX; from 2pm.
Sat 29 Sep Plant Sale Bedding, shrubs, perennials, second-hand tools and general garden products. Motspur Park Horticultural Society at Old Malden Library, Church Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7RD; 9.30am to 1pm.
Sat 6 Oct Harvest Supper and Race Night For information and tickets contact Sue on 020 8395 6095; BYO drinks. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; from 6.30pm.
Sat 20 Oct Craft Fair Admission 30p or £1 before 10am. Tables £8.50; contact Margaret on 020 8540 2493. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; 10am to 1pm.
Sat 1 Dec Christmas Fair Great fun for everyone. St Saviour’s Church, Grand Drive, Raynes Park, SW20 9DG; noon to 2pm.
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Library redevelopment plan aims for better site, community hall and loos
WEST Barnes Library could be rebuilt to provide improved facilities, more space, a community hall and public toilets. Merton Council will conduct a public consultation on proposals for the site, next to Motspur Park Station, from the end of January. The scheme would be similar to the Raynes Park Library mixed-use redevelopment and include homes on the upper floors. It is one of more than 30 potential development plans for council-owned sites including two other libraries in the borough, Wimbledon and Mitcham.
Wedding dresses and photographs
Holy Cross Mothers’ Union is celebrating National Marriage Week with an exhibition of members’ and friends’ wedding dresses and photographs at Holy Cross Church Hall on Saturday, 11 February between 2.30pm and 4.30pm.
Everyone is welcome. We will have our famous cake sale and will be serving afternoon teas, and there will be some small craft items for sale as well. Proceeds to Mothers’ Union charities.
If you still have your wedding dress and would like to put it on show, we will be delighted to show it off on your behalf, although you will have to bring it to the Church Hall, in Adela Avenue, between 1.00pm and 2.00pm and collect it any time after 4.30pm, as we cannot store dresses on your behalf.
If you have a tailor’s dummy or clothes rail we could borrow, we’d be glad to hear from you.
If you have any queries, please contact Sarah McAlister 020 8395 8069 or sarah.mcalister@blueyonder.co.uk
Multi-skilled Heather looking for work
I am moving to Motspur Park in January and would be interested in finding a local
position.
I have experience in the following: Lettings and sales; Meet and Greet/Receptionist;
Care assistant – I can check on your elderly relative; Assist/Accompany less able/elderly
on hospital and shopping trips; Babysitting; Primary School Maths and English practice
– help with spelling, tables etc; Dog walking on an ad hoc basis; I look forward
to your replies. Regards, Heather