Beat the Street Merton

A fun, free game for Merton to see how far you can walk, cycle or roll around your area

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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! 👋

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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. https://t.co/Nmwbr70BIb

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

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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: https://t.co/U7EStpBzSb @Merton_Council @SWLNHS #lovetomove

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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: https://t.co/zRxjibBe0a

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Fruit 🍓and veggies🥕. Are you getting your 5 A Day? Get advice and healthy recipes here: https://t.co/vjXEZHF1ue @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

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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

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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

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Cosmic Kids Yoga brings children’s favourite movies and books into physical activity and mindfulness. It’s screentime that gives kids superpowers! 🦸 https://t.co/9nJun4Ohya @CosmicKidsYoga #kidsyoga @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @OneYouMerton

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

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@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 [email protected]

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

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

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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: https://t.co/4obPXoGrd3 @ThisGirlCanUK

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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 [email protected] @Ageukmerton

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You can help to create a safe space for children to play out in your street🤸. Find out how and get helpful resources here:  https://t.co/K5hdscPgbj @Merton_Council @SWLNHS @playingout @OneYouMerton #playstreet

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

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📣 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

👉 https://t.co/v2s3OOsO9B

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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

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📣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