Merton’s firefighters, and the Merton Partnership, are inviting local people to have a great day out at the Borough’s first ever Mela, on Saturday 2 August.
Visitors can enjoy music, head massage, arts and crafts, a traditional jewellery and clothing bazaar, activities and face painting for children and a range of demonstrations by the emergency services. Entry to the event is free.
The fun includes:
- Live performances from Hip Hop artists
- Bollywood Dances and Indian Classical Dances
- Prizes
- Food and drink
- Live and spectacular Hot Fat Fryer demo
- Meet the Police dog and handler
- Children’s entertainment shows
- Puppet shows
- Healthy food advice
- Presentations recognising Merton’s talented young people
Merton’s Borough Fire Commander Andy Roberts said: “We’ve had some great feedback from people who are already looking forward to the Borough’s first ever Mela, and the day will be a great way of enjoying some of our local culture and colour.
“Though this event is about having fun, it’s also an opportunity for the Brigade and our partners from the Met Police, Merton Council, Merton Voluntary Service Council, Merton Racial Equality Partnership, and local voluntary groups and charities, to meet local people and talk about making our community safer.”
Merton Borough Mela takes place on Saturday, 2nd August at The Hub, Imperial Fields, Bishopsford Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6BF
From 12pm to 5pm. Admission is free.
Note to editors:
The Merton Partnership brings together organisations from the local statutory, voluntary, community, and private sectors. Together they address local issues such as funding, strategies, and initiatives. They promote joint working, community involvement and improving the quality of life in the area.
Members of the media can obtain further information from the press office on:
telephone number: 020 8536 5922
email: press@london-fire.gov.uk
