Two great courses will help you develop great fruit trees and fresh food
Two great courses have been announced by the borough organisation Ecolocal. “Our new Bud-Grafting Fruit Trees one day workshop on Saturday 27th July 2019, 10.30am-3.30pm, lets you learn how to propagate fruit trees by budding,” said a spokesperson. “In the beautiful historic setting of The Lodge in Carshalton, you’ll work with heritage apple and pear […]
Enjoy the peace and prosperity of working on the Carshalton community allotment
Tucked away behind the houses just near Carshalton is a secret tranquil haven. Carshalton Community Allotment is a shared space on Westmead Allotment Site where people from all walks of life meet up once or twice a week to grow food and enjoy being outdoors. You don’t have to be a gardening expert to take […]
Has the NHS long-term plan missed out the less survivable cancers such a pancreatic cancer?
The NHS long term plan was announced last week, which explains how the healthcare service will develop over the next ten years. Cancer is mentioned as one of the focus areas of the long-term plan. However, there is a lack of focus on cancers like pancreatic cancer which currently cannot be screened for and are less survivable. The prime minister has set […]
QEF kids event is on in March
Not long now until the 2019 QEF Kids event – filled with lots of exhibitors for families, therapists and other people connected with disability in children and young adults. The event is on Thursday March 14 “We have an activities theme this time involving sports and leisure alongside the various assessments that we offer free […]
Calling all Community connectors come along and join in the conversation
Are you a Community connector? Thursday 24th January 2019 6.00-8.30pm Including Supper Vestry Hall, 336/8 London Rd, Mitcham, CR4 3UD Are you having community conversations? Are you making connections in the local community? In November we held an event to talk about community cohesion in Sutton and Merton. Community Action and Merton Voluntary Service Council […]
MP highlights works of Cervical Cancer Trust
MP backs Wallington and Carshalton MP Tom Brake is supporting Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust this Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Over 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK, yet it is one of the only cancers that can be prevented and could become a disease of the past. Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust […]