Christmas in Mitcham and Morden

There is so much to celebrate and enjoy across our constituency over the coming weeks and I just wanted to ensure you had received the dates and times for all that is taking place this Christmas.

 

Christmas Day Dinner, Churches Together in Mitcham

Churches Together in Mitcham are generously offering a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day for anyone who will be alone this Christmas. There will be a traditional 3 course Christmas dinner served at 1pm in Vestry Hall (336-338 London Road, Cricket Green, Mitcham, CR4 3UD) and a vegetarian option will be available. Doors will open from 11am and there is even free minibus transport if booked in advance. To book a space, please contact Councillor Sally Kenny on 0208 337 2879 or 07846331851. Sally can also be emailed at sally.kenny@merton.gov.uk. Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers and Churches Together in Mitcham for such a thoughtful event this Christmas Day.

 

The Alexandra Pub

Alternatively, if you will be alone this Christmas Day, why not head down to the fantastic Alexandra Pub in Wimbledon (33 Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7NE)? The pub is right next to Wimbledon Station and is once again inviting anybody who will be on their own this Christmas to join them for a free Christmas day dinner. On offer is a 3-course meal, mince pies, sherry and lovely company! No booking is required, just turn up! Thank you to all at the pub for their generosity and kindness.

 

Tinsel 10k Run

Why not head down to Morden Hall Park on 23^rd December where there will be a free fun run to celebrate the festive season. Runners are invited to put on their best Christmas costume (or their running kit!) for a beautiful 10k run through Morden Hall Park. Runners should meet at 08:30am near the White Bridge and there will even be breakfasts sold from 8am!

 

Useful Numbers

Over the festive season, please find below a list of contact numbers should you encounter an emergency or have problems with your housing, refuse or water.

• Out of hours Council number: 020 8543 9750

• Out-of-hours social services: 020 8770 5000

• Clarion Housing: 0300 100 0303

• Bulky waste and refuse collection: 020 8274 4902

• Electricity fault: 0800 029 4282

• Thames Water / blocked drains: 0800 316 9800

• Gas leak: 0800 111 999

• Emergency Services: 999

• Non-Emergency Police: 101

• Non-Emergency NHS: 111

Pharmacy Opening Times

Should you need to go to your local pharmacy, please find below their amended opening times over the festive period.

Pharmacy Name	Address	Tel. No.	Opening Times
			Christmas Day	Boxing Day	New Year’s Day
Barkers Chemist	80 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0AX	020 8946 9668	8:30 AM -11:00 PM	8:30 AM -11:00 PM	8:30 AM -11:00 PM
A P Chemist	129 Colliers Wood High Street, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2HR	020 8542 3221	11:00 AM – 2:00 PM	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM	10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Boots the Chemist	Unit 9, Tandem Retail Park, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2TY	020 8640 7506	Closed	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Boots the Chemist	121 Centre Court Shopping Centre, 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8YE	020 8946 1673	Closed	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM	10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lloyds Pharmacy	Sainsbury’s Store, 1 Merton High Street, Priory Park, Merton, London, SW19 1DD	020 8542 1152	Closed	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM	10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tesco In Store Pharmacy	300 Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4PJ	020 8622 5847	Closed	9:00 AM – 6:00 PM	Closed
Superdrug Pharmacy	104/105 Centre Court Shopping Centre, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8YE	020 7703 6380	Closed	9:30 AM – 6:00 PM	Closed

 

These hours have been verified; however it is still advisable to check that the pharmacy is open first. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are not bank holidays so most pharmacies should be open as normal. However, some may be closed or offering reduced hours so it is always advisable to call your pharmacy to check.

Please be aware that NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones and you should use this service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation, or if you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency.

Waste Collection Service

I have been advised by Merton Council that the recycling, rubbish and garden waste collections for the Christmas period will change as follows, unless you live in a flat above a shop, in which case please put your bags out as normal.

 

Your Usual Collection Day	Your Revised Collection Day
Tuesday 25 December 2018	Thursday 27 December 2018
Wednesday 26 December	Friday 28 December
Thursday 27 December	Saturday 29 December
Friday 28 December	Monday 31 December
Monday 31 December	Wednesday 2 January 2019
Tuesday 1 January 2019	Thursday 3 January
Wednesday 2 January	Friday 4 January
Thursday 3 January	Saturday 5 January
Friday 4 January	Monday 7 January
Monday 7 January	Tuesday 8 January
Tuesday 8 January	Wednesday 9 January
Wednesday 9 January	Thursday 10 January
Thursday 10 January	Friday 11 January
Friday 11 January	Saturday 12 January

May I take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and peaceful Christmas.

Merry Christmas,

 

Siobhain