News
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
Fluffy Fluffy pancakes are coming to Wandsworth
Fluffy Fluffy, the home of the viral Japanese soufflé pancakes, is coming to Wandsworth on Saturday 17 August, from 12pm. You can find the popular pancake eatery’s first London location at Southside Shopping Centre, SW18 4TF. Queues are expected from as early as 10am, so be sure to get there early and you’ll be able … Read more
Give your business the Green Mark
Making Business Greener is an initiative delivered by Wandsworth Council and Green Mark to help local businesses understand their energy impact and gain a structured framework for achieving sustainability. Oh, and it’s completely free! What is Green Mark The Green Mark programme provides a simple online platform that offers guidance sustainability guidance through a three-step … Read more
Spotlight: Teeny Tempo
Meet Teeny Tempo, the new sensory classes for babies coming to Wandsworth from September. We caught up with founder Tiff to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. We are Teeny Tempo and we run sensory classes for babies with a focus on motor skills development. We launch in September. … Read more
Wandsworth parks get the Green Flag
A number of beloved community green spaces in Wandsworth were given the Green Flag during Love Parks Week, from Keep Britain Tidy. The Green Flag is an internationally-recognised symbol awarded to parks that demonstrate high environmental standards. Wandsworth parks given the Green Flag: Battersea Park Coronation Gardens Fred Wells Gardens Garratt Park Tooting Common Wandsworth … Read more
School’s Out! Summer fun in Wandsworth Town
As Alice Cooper once famously sang, “School’s out for summer”, and while it may not be out “for ever”, there’s certainly a lot of fun to be had over the next few weeks in SW18. Grow their confidence Performing arts isn’t necessarily about getting your kid’s name up in bright lights. It can also be … Read more
Spotlight: Bro x Co
Barbering and brotherhood; Bro x Co are trendsetters with tradition at their core. We caught up with Chef, the founder of Wandsworth’s freshest barbershop to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. We are Bro x Co, the home of the trendsetters! We are a premium barbershop delivering the latest … Read more
Free support for local creative businesses
Wandsworth Council and Creative United are joining forces once again to offer local creative businesses free, tailored one-to-one support to help them thrive. Re:Create Wandsworth is Wandsworth Council’s bespoke business support programme for creative businesses, delivered in partnership with Creative United. This project has received £37,500 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity … Read more
Wandsworth Mills: a new waterside neighbourhood
Leading London developer St George, part of Berkeley Group, has now launched Wandsworth Mills – a striking new development on the banks of the River Wandle, tributary to the River Thames, where history and modernity combine and where wellness takes centre stage. All of this is located in one of London’s greenest, most loved and … Read more
Believe the Hype: Pippa’s Acupuncture
You know that feeling when you’ve got a niggling ache or pain that just won’t budge? You’re not sure exactly what’s causing it, but you’re equally not sure what to do about it. Meet Pippa Glendon-Doyle, local acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese medicine. After battling with a sore shoulder for nigh on seven weeks, I … Read more
Reimagining Southside Shopping Centre
Southside Shopping Centre will be undergoing a transformation that promises to elevate the shopping experience for visitors. The regeneration will make significant enhancements to both the exterior and interior of the centre to honour both its history and its relationship to Wandsworth Town. The works will deliver a contemporary and vibrant retail and leisure space, … Read more
Spotlight: Time4PA
Looking to expand your digital reach but don’t know where to start? Well, look no further, Wandsworth; Jona is here to help you with Time4PA. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am Jona, the heart and soul behind Time4PA, a Wandsworth-based, one-stop shop for comprehensive digital marketing solutions. I’ve gone from a … Read more
Spotlight: Sly Dog Rum
Fancy a mouth-watering mai tai or perhaps a decadent daiquiri? Are you pining for a Piña colada? Well, you’re in luck, because Wandsworth happens to be the home of premium and award-winning rum. Meet Sly Dog Rum. We caught up with founder and CEO Louis to find out more. Hey Louis! Tell us about Sly … Read more
Southside to host Tree of Pride this June
In celebration of Pride Month this June, Southside Shopping Centre is hosting a ‘Tree of Pride’, inviting guests to decorate the tree with their pledges to work toward a more inclusive and caring future. The community art piece will be touring the country gathering the public’s messages of love, unity, and acceptance on its journey. … Read more