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Sign up to our complimentary mystery shopping programme
We have partnered with Insight6 to offer you a complimentary, premium mystery shopping programme for your business. Mystery shops will begin from Monday 3 February and be conducted over 4-6 weeks. Click here to sign up. You might be thinking, why would I want to put my business under scrutiny? But you may be surprised … Read more
Access free support for reducing business costs
We have partnered with Place Support Partnership (PSP) to help local businesses save money. You can access advice and support to help you navigate the cost of doing business, and get the best value on essential services, like gas, water, insurance, electricity, telecoms, and merchant fees. Sign up now to reduce your business costs. Email … Read more
Introducing Wandsworth Connected: Free keynote events for local businesses
2025 marks the launch of our brand-new series of free events for local business owners called Wandsworth Connected, aimed at demystifying the tools of business and giving you the key to innovation. Wandsworth Connected will be delivered by leading experts who will be able to share the latest trends and key information on a variety … Read more
Support Riverside Radio’s 10th anniversary charity fundraiser
If you can believe it, Riverside Radio is celebrating its 10th birthday! Originally launched as Wandsworth Radio in January 2015, Riverside Radio has become staple of audio entertainment across Wandsworth, Merton, Richmond, and Lambeth. To celebrate their milestone birthday, Riverside Radio is launching a charity appeal in support of Sound Vision, an organisation committed to … Read more
L&G celebrates the completion of New Acres Wandsworth
Legal & General has completed New Acres in Wandsworth Town, delivering one of the UK’s largest build-to-rent (BTR) developments. The site on Swandon Way delivers 1,034 new homes for Wandsworth, with 35% earmarked for affordable housing. The new development seeks to foster a vibrant community for its residents by activating more than 50,000 sq. ft … Read more
Braid Candy is coming to Southside for a limited time only
Braid Candy, the creative braiding service offering unique colours and styles, is coming to Southside Wandsworth for two fun-filled weeks, from 21 December until 5 January. Beverly Coleman created Braid Candy with a view to providing a braiding service for those who can’t braid or don’t have the time to as well as a safe … Read more
Old York Road is open for Christmas
Work is progressing on Old York Road in Wandsworth Twon, with the first stage of work completed. At the request of local businesses and to minimise disruption during the festive season, Wandsworth Council will suspend the works on Old York Road from 9 December until 5 January 2025. The paving between Morie Street and Tonsley … Read more
Meet Santa at Southside Wandsworth
Santa Claus has come to Southside Shopping Centre, spreading festive magic in Wandsworth. Take your little ones to Santa’s Grotto to meet the big man himself and give him their Christmas wish list. You’ll also have the chance to snap a magical photo. Each child will receive a gift from Santa and the experience includes … Read more
Spotlight: Top Taste Caribbean
When it comes to authentic Caribbean flavours, you can’t go wrong with the mouth-watering menu at Top Taste Caribbean. We caught up with owner and founder, Andre, to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am Andre and I’m the owner and founder of Top Taste Caribbean restaurant in … Read more
Spotlight: Little Explorers Society
Looking for a fresh and exciting way to stimulate your little one’s curiosity? Little Explorers Society is here; enter a world of pure imagination. We caught up with co-founder Lucy to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. We are Little Explorers Society – a fun, fresh and stimulating new baby sensory class … Read more
Spotlight: London School of Coffee
Do you dream of being a barista? Can you envision your own charming little coffee shop? Or, perhaps you’d just love to be able to make the perfect cup of go-go juice. London School of Coffee has been turning caffeine lovers into coffee connoisseurs for more than 20 years. We caught up with Heidi, one … Read more
Southside celebrates Purple Tuesday with Baked Bean Zumba
On Tuesday 12 November, Southside Shopping Centre is marking Purple Tuesday by helping to raise awareness of sensory and accessibility issues. Purple Tuesday is an annual initiative which looks to improve the customer experience for disabled people and their families year-round. Participating organisations must make a commitment to greater inclusion and accessibility, to ensure a positive … Read more
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival is coming
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival will return on Saturday 30 November, bringing festive fun and family entertainment to the heart of SW18. The day will kick off from 10:30am with a fabulous makers’ market from GoInspire at Ram Quarter, where you’ll be able to meet with amazing local creatives and purchase unique gifts for your loved … Read more
Christmas Advent Calendar Competition
The festive season is upon us. A time of togetherness, so what better way to mark the occasion than by doing a very special Christmas giveaway in partnership with the many wonderful businesses that make Wandsworth Town so special. Here are the prizes up for grabs: DRAW PRIZE BUSINESS 1 December £100 VOUCHER Gravity MAX … Read more
Spotlight: Gymboree Play & Music
Looking for a highly entertaining and engaging way to support your little one’s learning and development? Well, look no further, Gymboree Play & Music has arrived in Wandsworth. We caught up with owner and manager Aaron to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Aaron and I’m the owner … Read more
Spotlight: Ruki Chuki
We sat down with Wandsworth artist and mum Ruki Chuki to discuss her latest masterpiece at Southside Shopping Centre. Hey Ruki, tell us a bit about yourself. Hello! I am Ruki, a designer and illustrator from North Macedonia, currently living in Wandsworth. How did you get involved with the mural project at Southside? Some friends … Read more
Spotlight: Barrecore Wandsworth
Barrecore is helping the good folks of Wandsworth Town get lean, strong and flexible. We caught up with Amelia, general manager of Barrecore Wandsworth, to find out more. What is Barrecore? Barrecore offers high-intensity, low-impact barre classes designed to strengthen, lengthen, and tone the entire body. The workouts are a blend of ballet-inspired movements, Pilates, … Read more
Southside unveils brand-new mural
Southside has brought a brand-new splash of colour to town with artist Ruki Chuki. The mural has transformed the brickwork at the centre’s busy West Entrance into a colourful and welcoming space that reflects the vibrant character and soul of the community in Wandsworth. Due to the scale and intricacy of the work, the mural … Read more