A quick look at what's happening in and around the borough over the festive period

Recycling and rubbish collection dates:

• Collection days
• Christmas tree recycling

Christmas travel:

• Transport for London's advice on Christmas travel

Christmas events in Merton:

• Festive Carriage rides at Morden Hall Park, 8-23rd December 
• Cards for Good causes, 12-15th December
• Merton Chamber Christmas lunch, 13th December
• Wimbledon Guild Carol service, 13th December
• Christmas dinner and dance, 15th December
• Christmas markets on the piazza, 15-16th December
• Beer and Carols at St Andrews, 21st December
• Christmas markets on the piazza, 21-23rd December
• Tinsel 10k run, Morden Hall Park, 23rd December
• Don't be alone on Christmas day, 25th December

Merton Heritage Service, festive events:

• 10-31st December,`Tis the Season to be Jolly, the story behind popular Christmas customs
• 10-31st December, Frosts & Festivities, an exhibition about Merton in winter
• 10-31st December, The Twelve Days of Christmas, a Merton heritage exhibition inspired by the popular festive rhyme
• 10-18th December, Local History Christmas Sale 

All events held at Merton Heritage Centre, 2nd floor - Morden Library

Free Christmas parking

Parking will be free in Council-managed car parks in Mitcham, Morden and Wimbledon on a number of weekends. See here for full information.

Local shops and other information

• Centre Court shopping centre at Christmas: click here.
• Council services over Christmas: click here.
• School terms and holidays: click here.