Craftivism and Chat Groups in 2019 

Following the success of Craftivism and Chat in the last few months of 2018, we continued running the group and growing the project, securing funding from The Wimbledon Foundation. You can read more about the groups throughout 2019 below: 

10th January 2019 - Lets discuss Transport/Accessibility/Merton's new local plan and the Sutton Link & Postcard making

7th February 2019 - What Independent Living Means to you and how Merton CIL can support Independent Living with John Kelly & painting a canvas with oil paints

7th March 2019 - Lets discuss disability eqaulity & protest placard making 

 

4th April 2019 - Sexual Health Consultation and Easter Egg Painting 

2nd May 2019 - Protest against Hate and Discrimination – A Song Workshop with Jackie Schneider

6th June 2019 - What is anti social behaviour? Your expereinces and how to report it with Merton CIL and Safer Merton followed by Summer Crafts Session 

 

4th July 2019 - Meet Louise from Blue Cross and Amada from QEF to discuss PIP motobility scheme, transport and accessibility

1st August 2019 - What do you think about housing for Deaf and Disabled People in Merton followed by Merton CIL 2020 calendar making

 

5th September 2019 - Access in Centre Court Wimbledon, How to stay warm and well with Age UK and Wimbledon Guild followed by Craftivist tote bag making. 

3rd October 2019 - Hate Crime Awarness Week, Neighbour Disputes and Safer Merton Consultation Response. 

Nov 2019 - 

Dec 2019 - Christmas wreath making workshop and meet the caseworkers