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The ‘We Are Wandsworth Town’ app is coming
Wandsworth Town BID is launching a brand-new app called We Are Wandsworth Town. The app will be available for residents and visitors to download and enjoy local discounts and special offers at their favourite businesses as well as information and updates on events in the area. You’ll be able to carry the local business community … Read more
Spotlight: Wandle News
Wandle News is the go-to site for information and news on the historic Wandle Valley, where you can discover local wildlife, scenic walks, curiosities, and what it means when a squirrel stares at you. We caught up with Olivia Herlihy, the brains behind Wandle News, to discuss her passion for our local tributary and what … Read more
Believe the Hype: iLuvo Wandsworth
by Lauren Furey, marketing manager at Wandsworth Town BID Back in March we celebrated the arrival of the luxurious iLuvo Beauty in Ram Quarter, Wandsworth. Originally founded in 2018 by Lulu (not that one), who sought to create a high-end salon experience based on her time spent working with other premium brands, including Urban Retreat … Read more
Spotlight: Coolersomm
Fine wine, Champagne brunches and charcuterie? We’re sold! We welcome Coolersomm to Wandsworth Town. Tell us who you are and what you do? We are Sarah Newton, founder and long time C-Suite executive, who was going slowly mad in the corporate world and decided to launch a wine business. Sarah is joined by her business … Read more
Spotlight: Orangetheory Wandsworth
Wandsworth Town arguably boasts the greatest density of fitness studios in London, with each one offering a unique and inspiring way to get active and feel great. We caught up with David at Orangetheory Fitness Wandsworth to find out more about their heart rate technology, membership options, and what their existing members have to say. … Read more
Spotlight: Parthian Climbing
A brand-new climbing experience is coming to the heart of Wandsworth. We sat them down for a quick chat to find out what’s in store. Tell us who you are and what you do. We are Parthian Climbing. We run several state-of-the-art facilities across the country, with our latest centre opening at Southside Wandsworth on … Read more
Spotlight: Dog Squad London
If there’s one thing we know the people of Wandsworth love it’s their dogs. We caught up with Charlotte at Dog Squad London to find out about their special doggy day care service. Tell us who you are and what you do. We are Dog Squad London, a boutique dog day care for small to … Read more
Spotlight: WIP Space
A brand-new creative studio space is coming to Wandsworth Town next month. We caught up with Mark Nader, founder and CEO, to find out more. Hey Mark, tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Mark, creator and CEO of WIP Space, an artist-run studio complex. We rent out creative studios to artists, … Read more
Spotlight: London Massage and Movement
We sat down with qualified sports therapist Joe Brown to get a behind-the-scenes look at London Massage and Movement on Old York Road. Hi Joe! Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Joe, the proud owner and founder of London Massage and Movement. I am a qualified sports therapist and pain-free performance, … Read more
Old York Road Unplugged 2023
Well, what a day it was! Old York Road Unplugged returned to Wandsworth Town on Sunday 4 June, bringing glorious sunshine with it. The main stage was hosted by our very own Riverside Radio who brought us live performances from Xander, Eye Cue, Double Bass Dan, Cormac Todd, Zemphy, and a dancefloor-filler set from DJ … Read more
Sponsor Big Screen Wandsworth
We’re brining the magic of the big screen to the heart of Wandsworth Town. Big Screen Wandsworth will run at Southside Shopping Centre from 29 June until 31 July, showing your favourite summer sports, including Wimbledon, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Tour de France, and more. We’ll also be screening beloved family favourites like … Read more
Spotlight: Bayley & Sage
Bayley & Sage have been celebrating more than 25 years in business, offering up fresh, seasonal produce to inspire delicious meals. We caught up with them to find out more about their summer stock as well as their exciting new rosé range. What’s the story of Bayley & Sage? Jenny Allen started Bayley & Sage … Read more
Spotlight: Cha Thai Story
There’s a new arrival on Old York Road, and their timing couldn’t be more perfect. Cha Thai Story is here, and they’re serving delicious and refreshing bubble teas as well as sumptuous desserts. But, while this might be a new addition to town, there’s something altogether familiar about them… Tell us who you are and … Read more
Spotlight: Spacemade
A new co-working space, unlike any other, is coming to Wandsworth Town – The Gatehouse by Spacemade. We spoke to Abbie at Spacemade to find out what makes their workspaces so unique, from a plethora of comfortable conveniences to surprising facilities, and how you can save money with a unique discount code. Tell us who … Read more
Spotlight: Wandsworth Town Library
At the heart of every strong community lies a public library. We spoke to Wandsworth Town Library’s recently appointed manager Lizzie Ayres to find out what makes our local book nook so special, and we discussed their upcoming move. Hi Lizzie! What does Wandsworth Town Library offer our community? It sounds cliché but there really … Read more
Spotlight: Søstrene Grene
Get ready. Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene is about to launch its first ever London store in Wandsworth Town on Friday 12 May. We got the lowdown on what you can expect. Tell us who you are and what you do. Søstrene Grene is an international Danish lifestyle brand with more than 265 stores worldwide, … Read more
Spotlight: The Entertainer
We met with Darren at The Entertainer, Wandsworth, to find out about their must-have toys, competitions, and the best movie merchandise from some of the year’s biggest family blockbusters. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Darren Buckley and I’m the store manager of The Entertainer, Wandsworth. What’s happening this month at … Read more
Believe the Hype: GYMNASIUM Wandsworth
Welcome to the first in a new series of features called Believe the Hype, where we experience all that Wandsworth Town has to offer, and share with you our first-hand experience. When Pete ‘Big Red’ Olivier extended a warm invitation for us to try out GYMNASIUM Wandsworth, we knew we couldn’t resist. On arrival we … Read more