#SHARE Please be aware that there will be a series of low-grade explosions, bangs and flashes today within the perimeter of the Royal Marines barracks on Merton Road, SW18. This is for the purpose of a training exercise, expected to last about 2 hours between 10:30 and 12:30.

With weather warnings in place for this weekend as Storm Dennis sets in, please be extra vigilant if deciding to visit the Commons and avoid wooded areas where trees may be vulnerable to gusts of wind. If you have any problems, please contact the Ranger's Office on 020 8788 7655

Dr Jenny Harries, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, came into Downing Street to answer some of the most commonly asked questions on coronavirus.

Are you looking for a way to help your community through the #COVID19 outbreak? Alongside Merton's voluntary sector, merton connected is building a list of volunteers to help households in isolation and those most at risk. If you would like to help, email: [email protected]

Unprecedented times require strong measures. Merton Council follows the PM’s recommendations and closes Dundonald’s Gym and playground. Dundonald Rec Tennis suspended all tennis activities. #CoronavirusLockdown Stephen Hammond

Each year we wait in anticipation of blossom season. During these uncertain times, we want to bring blossom to where you are in the hope that it will lift your spirits. Use #BlossomWatch to share joy and photos with others who can’t see blossom for themselves right now.

It is with great sadness we have to inform you that Stewart Dow, our Tree Officer and founding member, has died after contracting COVID 19. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, Asami, Kodai and Rio. His presence and energy will be greatly missed in the local area.

Update on Merton’s active and healthy travel plan in response to Covid-19 social distancing, pop-up cycle lanes etc. news.merton.gov.uk/2020/06/15/mer…

Fun TENNIS FOR KIDS, 6 session £25 + FREE RACKET, Balls and branded t-shirt clubspark.lta.org.uk/TennisForKids/… Dundonald Rec Tennis Friends of Dundonald

We are so proud of our Green Flag Award 🎉 🎉

✅PLEASE continue to do your part in the fight against #COVID19 and stay home #StayHome #ProtectTheNHS #SaveLives

Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new ones theconversation.com/why-keeping-on… via The Conversation

LTA County Tour 14U boys at Dundonald Rec Tennis - Congratulations to Michael Cooke (Winner) and Christian Rowbotham (Runner Up) Friends of Dundonald

LTA County Tour 12U boys at Dundonald Rec Tennis - Congratulations to Karim El Sayed Ahmad Gonzalez (Winner) and Wynne Chen (Runner Up) Friends of Dundonald

BUSTING MYTHS AROUND THE AELTC PLANNING APPLICATION :We’ve seen several examples of misinformation around the AELTCs plans to develop Wimbledon Park Golf Course for tennis use. Click here to find out more wimbledonsociety.org.uk/planning-envir…

Congratulations to all our fantastic members playing today at the All England Club

SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER - A VIGIL FOR HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II - 7.45pm at the Wimbledon Village War Memorial preceded by a Special Commemoration Service at St Mary's Church, Wimbledon. 6.30pm

Upcoming : Wimbledon Community Forum meeting Wed 30 Nov 7.15pm in the Arts Space at Wimbledon Library. Your opportunity to hear about the covenants for Wimbledon Park which we are urging the council to enforce to ensure that the parkland is not built on. democracy.merton.gov.uk/ieListDocument…

📢 Please share and sign the petition TODAY to protect our green spaces. Wimbledon Tennis plan an 8000 seater stadium & 38 courts for use just 2 weeks a year in Wimbledon Park. Merton and Wandsworth Councils expect to decide in Feb. 1/5 Thread change.org/p/save-wimbled…

An excellent idea.