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Spotlight: Eye Emporium
Looking for expert eye and ear care, and maybe a new pair of specs? Eye Emporium has you covered. The new kids on the block at Southside sat down with us for a chat. What’s the story of Eye Emporium? We’ve grown since our humble beginnings in 1982 to operating 13 independent stores across London … Read more
Spotlight: Kay Rufai
We’re kicking off Black History Month in Wandsworth with a powerful photo exhibition from celebrated artist Kay Rufai. We caught up with him to find out more. Hey Kay, tell us who you are and what you do. My name is Kay Rufai. I am a British-born Nigerian photographer, poet, filmmaker, author, mental health researcher, … Read more
Black History Month at Southside Wandsworth
This year’s Black History Month will be marked with a series of free community activities at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth. Renowned artist Kay Rufai is bringing his S.M.I.L.E-ing BOYS PROJECT to Southside’s upper mall as a month-long photography exhibition, starting on 1 October. Inspired by his mission to empower young black boys through the arts, … Read more
Spotlight: Gigi’s Nutrition
Meet Gigi, she’s all about helping local folk transform their health and elevate their nutrition game. We caught up with her to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Gigi and I’m a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and Level 3 Personal Trainer with a focus on root cause nutrition, … Read more
Southside’s mural artist is revealed
Southside Shopping Centre has announced that artist, Ruki Chuki, has won a competition to create a mural which will be installed in the heart of Wandsworth. It follows an open call issued by Southside’s owners Landsec and Invesco Real Estate in May where they appealed to local artists to design a mural that would reflect … Read more
Beat the back-to-work blues at The Gatehouse
Our friends at The Gatehouse by Spacemade are running a special back-to-work discount throughout September to help Wandsworth businesses beat the summer holiday blues. Enjoy a whopping 20% off all Hot Desking Memberships throughout September and join SW18’s happiest business community. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits at The Gatehouse, like a spacious and clean … Read more
Improvement works scheduled for Old York Road
Wandsworth Council is embarking on major improvements to Old York Road as part of their ‘Decade of Renewal’ programme in the borough. Works will begin on 16 September, starting at the western end where Old York Road meets the one-way system, and then moving eastward towards the junction with Ferrier Street. The first phase of … Read more
Padel comes to King George’s Park
Great news, Wandsworth! Our friends at All Star Tennis have installed two brand-new padel courts at their space in King George’s Park. The sport that’s taken social media by storm is growing serious traction in Wandsworth, so we caught up with All Star Tennis’ business manager Elliott Austin to find out more. Hey Elliott, what … Read more
Royal Trinity Hospice is seeking Compassionate Neighbours
Royal Trinity Hospice is on the lookout for locals to sign up and become Compassionate Neighbours and help end loneliness. The hospice, which covers south-west and central London, will be launching their campaign with autumn training sessions, where locals are invited to donate their time to those battling loneliness, either through old age or illness. … Read more
Bank holiday fun for all ages at Urban Oasis
Wandsworth Town’s Urban Oasis has quickly made a name for itself as one of the hottest social destinations in London. Boasting an indoor-outdoor space suitable for all weathers, Urban Oasis hosts everything from regular music events to live sports, birthday parties, private functions, dance classes, and more. This bank holiday, Urban Oasis caters for all … Read more