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Our aim is simple: to help local people lead a better life by tackling poverty, supporting ageing and encouraging mental well-being.

	Merton Live! Wimbledon Guild and New Wimbledon Theatre are holding a brand-new community event on Saturday 26 January from 10am-5pm to celebrate local talent in Merton. Merton Live! will showcase a plethora of local bands, dance, drama and gymnastics groups with performances throughout the day at one of London’s biggest theatres. In addition, the theatre will be throwing open its doors for ticket-holders to explore this historic building with backstage tours and a host of theatre related activities for all the family including: workshops; dressing up in theatre costumes; face painting; insight to technical side of the theatre; arts and crafts; treasure hunt plus lots more. For more info click here.

	Turning Lives Around Turning Lives Around is our Christmas and New Year fundraising appeal. It raises awareness of our work and features real life stories of how we supported people during their time of need and helped them to turn their lives around. Last year over 2,000 people were helped by our welfare services and donations will ensure we can be there for more people who need us this Christmas and in 2019. To learn more about our campaign and how you can help CLICK HERE.

	New Year, a new What’s On and we’ve got new classes and activities for you How about learning to tap dance with our adapted class, led by former 42nd St dancer, Kirsty Fuller. Or, starting in January we have a variety of 6-week IT courses for beginners and those a bit more advanced, as well as Internet and email sessions. There are trips and talks and a Valentine’s party involving some red carpet …! Take a look at our new What’s On guide here

	Wimbledon Guild Carol Service Join us for a truly magical evening of carols and readings performed by two local schools and a local adult choir at St Mark’s Church, Wimbledon. Capturing the spirit of Christmas and celebrating the 50th anniversary of St Mark’s Church while taking the opportunity to help and remember those that may not be as fortunate as others. For more info click here.

	Embrace Age Join our new Emotional Support Group, Embrace Age. A group for +60 years where you can meet and talk with others that are around the same age and stage in life about your concerns, fears and feelings. For more info click here.

	Life after Loss Are you +18 years and been affected by bereavement? Do you want a safe place to talk about your feelings and get support from others who have been through it too? Join our new Emotional Support Group, Life After Loss. For more info click here.

	National Befriending Week It’s National Befriending Week 1st-7th Nov. At Wimbledon Guild we help to find volunteer befrienders. Click here to read about what is involved in becoming a befriender, top tips for befrienders and also the story of Lily, and how our befriending programme has helped her to get out-and-about again.

	Team London Awards Congratulations to our corporate volunteers Capsticks Solicitors who triumphed at the recent Team London Awards for their work with Wimbledon Guild running the weekly mobile and tablet workshops. Read all about it here.

	Thank you! Huge thanks to everyone who took part in our inaugural Waggy Walk. Lots of fun, gorgeous dogs and great goody bags, rosettes, treats and refreshments. Everyone had a good time, despite the wet weather, so it looks like we’d better start planning the next one. Thanks to all our sponsors, supporters and volunteers.

	Wimbledon took part in Urban Harvest and Merton Arts Festival In September our two art groups showcased examples of their drawing, painting and crafts as part of Merton Arts Festival at Guild House. We also opened up our Community Garden as part of Capital Growth’s Urban Harvest. We organised activities like bug house making, competitions and quizzes.

	Wimbledon Guild links up with King's College School Lodge Wimbledon Guild has been chosen by King's College School Lodge (KCS Lodge), the freemasons' lodge and an accredited activity of King's College School's Old King's Club, to be one of their non-masonic charities. Read more here.

	World Cup 2018 Sweepstake Kit Penalty shoot-outs, spectacular goals and will England make it past the quarter finals? Download your Sweepstake Kit here and get ready to watch the best of the beautiful game.

	Wimbledon Windmilers running & triathlon club to host quarter marathon race Local running and triathlon club Wimbledon Windmilers is organising the Autumn Quarter Marathon on Saturday 29th September and proceeds from the race will be donated to two local charities, Wimbledon Guild and Stem 4. This rare race covers an unusual distance - 10.55km/6.55miles - and will take runners across the most beautiful part of Wimbledon Common Click here to read more

	Wimbledon Guild is supporting Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 (MHAW) This year the theme is 'stress' and we caught up with our Head of Talking Therapies, Georgina Hoare, to find out more about what stress is and how to deal with it. To read more, and about events Wimbledon Guild will be attending during MHAW, click here

	Bridge and Afternoon Tea at Wimbledon Park Golf Club Thank you to everyone who attended our Bridge Afternoon Tea on 9th April and make it the success that it was. The total amount we raised was £2,200. We would like to thank our sponsor Robert Holmes and also the following companies who kindly donated all of the wonderful raffle prizes: Andrew Robson Bridge Club; The Ivy Cafe Wimbledon; NYEAT restaurant; Robert & Edwards butchers; Headmasters; Elys; The Dog & Fox; Wimbledon Foundation; The Glasshouse Clinic; Brian Kirby Flowers and Sticks'n'Sushi.

	Fancy becoming a befriender? Interested in becoming a befriender? A regular visit of an hour or two a week from one of our Befriending Volunteers can make a huge difference to someone's wellbeing.

	Imogen is a Wimbledon Guild Befriender and has now swum over 23k to fundraise for us Imogen set herself a challenge of competing in 3 swimming races over the summer to raise money for us. She's completed them all successfully - clocking up over 23kms and raising more than £700 in the process. A huge thank you to Imogen from everyone at Wimbledon Guild for a tremendous effort. You can read her fascinating story here.

	Have you thought about volunteering in your local community? We’re all about people here at the Guild, customers, clients and volunteers alike. You could work in our café serving meals and snacks; become a trained befriender; help in our shop in Mitcham. Click here to find out more or contact our Volunteer Co-ordinator for more information T 020 8946 0735 or E volunteer@wimbledonguild.co.uk

	Make yourself feel great! Join one of our Yoga classes Yoga has proved so popular here at the Wimbledon Guild that we are now running two classes per week: Tuesday 2-3pm and Friday 10.30-11.30am. The Friday class is with the same great class and teacher - just with a little more mat work. It's the same great price too! (£4). T 020 8946 0735 or E activities@wimbledonguild.co.uk.

	Fancy a New Challenge? *Click here* to find out more about our NEW challenge events in aid of the Wimbledon Guild.

	Exercise After Stroke Focussing on muscle mobility, flexibility, strength, co-ordination and balance our classes can help you regain and maintain your independence.For more information contact E activities@wimbledonguild.co.uk or T 020 8946 0735.