News - Wimbledon Guild

Talking Therapies Committee Chair

We're looking for someone who has a broad knowledge of Talking Therapies, community mental health priorities and emerging trends and who can contribute effectively as a Committee Chair and as a Board member.

6 Jun 2025

VE Day 80 Celebration

Join us on Thursday 8th May for an afternoon of swing dancing and 'off rations' cream tea as we celebrate this momentous occasion.

28 Apr 2025

See What's On at Wimbledon Guild

Download our latest What's On brochure to see what's coming up between now and the end of June.

1 Apr 2025

Free creative wellbeing workshops at WG Morden

Combine art and creativity with self-care and relaxation. These free workshops are open to people from Black and Asian ethnic groups, refugees, those seeking asylum, and the LGBTQ+ community.

22 Jan 2025

We're expanding our free mental health support

Find out more about our new counselling services

8 Mar 2024

See What's On at Wimbledon Guild

Download our latest What's On brochure to see what's coming up between now and the end of March.

2 Jan 2024

Exciting news - we're expanding!

We're opening a new site in Morden to offer more services across Merton borough.

12 Dec 2023

Try our adapted versions of curling and bocce for free

New-age kurling and boccia are accessible to everyone. You don't need any previous experience, we'll show you how to play!

14 Jun 2023

If youâ€™re struggling financially or youâ€™re worried about money we can help

We can help pay for essential items like food, gas and electricity

22 May 2023

What's On - try one of our Wimbledon Guild activities in Mitcham

Try our Balance, Strength & Flexibility class or Pilates class, both £2.50 each, or have a go at Walking Tennis for free

26 Apr 2023

Merton Live! is back on Sunday 5th February 2023

Join us as New Wimbledon Theatre throw open their doors to showcase the best local talent whilst raising money for Wimbledon Guild

9 Dec 2022

Two Teaspoons Christmas Cookery Classes

The fun festive children's workshops are back again this year, and Two Teaspoons are donating 100% of the money raised to Wimbledon Guild.

2 Dec 2022

Wimbledon Guild launches free 16-week online Mindfulness Course

Learn mindfulness techniques which you can apply to everyday life

26 Jan 2022

Help us spread Christmas joy to people with no one else to turn to

This year we're asking you to donate what you can to support struggling families and lonely older people.

22 Nov 2021

Celebrating Befriending Week - Giles' story

We spoke to one of our wonderful volunteers about what befriending means to him

5 Nov 2021

Local trio run London Marathon for Wimbledon Guild

Max, Orlando and Andrew will be running their first ever marathon.

23 Sep 2021

Waggy Walk makes a paw-some return!

Our family fundraising event will take place on Saturday 2 October 2021

2 Aug 2021

In conversation with...Silva Neves

We spoke to the psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist about his new book and upcoming CPD course.

16 Jul 2021

Ajay becomes the first Merton Mover to complete the Pledge

"To anyone thinking of taking the Merton Moves Pledge I would say go for it!"

15 Jul 2021

Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2021: Claire

"Volunteering is the best thing I've ever done - it's given me so much joy and companionship"

4 Jun 2021

Celebrating Volunteers' Week 2021: Carolyn

We're celebrating our wonderful volunteers and finding out what volunteering means to them

2 Jun 2021

Sarah Smith - part of our Community with a Heart

Founder of Acorus Cards, Sarah has been supporting Wimbledon Guild for over 30 years

30 May 2021

Paola De Paola Photography - part of our Community with a Heart

"I wanted to focus on the positivity and strength of local families"

28 May 2021

Two Teaspoons - part of our Community with a Heart

"Although we are a tiny business, we're trying to do something positive for our local community"

21 May 2021

Winshuttle - part of our Community with a Heart

"It's important to us to make sure we can help - we like to give back where we can"

18 May 2021

Walking Buddies!

Our new project is a great way to get out in the fresh air and make new friends

4 May 2021

Take the Merton Moves Pledge

Kick-start your more active lifestyle today with our 6-week Merton Moves Pledge!

4 May 2021

Capsticks 100 mile relay raising money for Wimbledon Guild

The Capsticks team completed a 100 mile relay to mark a year of remote working.

26 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Christine Sloan

We spoke to one of our volunteers, Christine, about what International Women's Day means to her

12 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Sally Anderson

We spoke to Talking Therapies Groupwork Manager, Sally, about what International Women's Day means to her

12 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Manjeet Bhardwaj

We spoke to our Grief Support Officer, Manjeet, about what International Women's Day means to her

12 Mar 2021

Free Managing Anger and Irritability online workshop

A wellbeing workshop run in partnership with Merton Uplift and Connect Health

11 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Imogen Whitehead

We spoke to one of our volunteers, Imogen, about what International Women's Day means to her

11 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Jill Caney

We spoke to our Charity Shop Manager, Jill, about what International Women's Day means to her

10 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Nikki Howes

We spoke to Nikki, Counsellor and Counselling Training Coordinator, about what International Women's Day means to her

9 Mar 2021

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021: Wendy Pridmore

We spoke to our Chief Executive, Wendy, about what International Women's Day means to her

8 Mar 2021

HomeFood CafÃ© Volunteer, Noreen Sheridan, receives award

Noreen received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister

15 Feb 2021

Vanessa Raves To The Moon for Wimbledon Guild

Vanessa took part in the world's first rave-a-thon to raise money for us

7 Jan 2021

Two Teaspoons Christmas cook-along fundraiser

Two Teaspoons Cookery raises £350 with online Christmas cook-along.

5 Jan 2021

Two Teaspoons donate delicious meals for Wimbledon Guild customers

Two Teaspoons home-cooked meals were delivered to customers and families we're currently supporting.

26 Dec 2020

Volunteer chat - June

One of our Community Garden volunteers shares her experience during the pandemic

30 Nov 2020

Volunteer chat - Dawn

How has Dawn, our Wimbledon Guild Community Garden Lead Volunteer, adjusted to life since lockdown?

18 Aug 2020

Kate completes Couch to 5k to raise money for Wimbledon Guild

Kate completed the Couch to 5k programme to get fit and raised £390!

8 Jul 2020

Black Lives Matter statement

We want to play a full part in supporting equality and diversity.

15 Jun 2020

Our volunteer story - Capsticks

Capsticks tell us how they're supporting Wimbledon Guild customers during Covid-19.

5 Jun 2020

My volunteer story - Jennifer

One of our Talking Therapies volunteers shares her story.

5 Jun 2020

My Volunteer Story - Toby

One of our volunteers shares how and why he became a befriender.

5 Jun 2020

My volunteer story - Valerie

From Wimbledon Guild volunteer, to befriendee - Valerie shares her volunteer story.

3 Jun 2020

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