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Spotlight: All Star Tennis
All Star Tennis is the local home of recreational and coached tennis for people of all ages. We caught up with Elliott at All Star to discuss their origin story, how to sign up, and the variety of benefits that come with getting out on court. Tell us who you are and what you do. … Read more
Spotlight: The Pop-Up Club
Guess who’s coming back to town! Okay, the title of this feature was a bit of a giveaway, but still – The Pop-Up Club will return to Southside, Wandsworth. We caught up with Tillie Peel, founder of The Pop-Up Club, to get the lowdown on what you can expect from their spring shop. Hey Tillie, … Read more
Spotlight: Valentina’s Recipes
Our latest Spotlight celebrates Valentina and her incredible, authentic Italian homemade pastries. We caught up with her to find out more about her delectable delights. Tell us who you are and what you do. Ciao! I am Valentina of Valentina’s Recipes. An Italian in Wandsworth baking delicious homemade Italian choux pastry to order. How did … Read more
Spotlight: MINISO
MINISO opens its doors at Southside on Friday 10 March at midday. To get the lowdown on what you can expect from the latest arrival we spoke with Sarah from head office. Tell us about MINISO. MINISO is a lifestyle store for all the family, offering an exciting range of innovative and high-quality design led … Read more
Women in business in Wandsworth Town
Today (8 March) is International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women across the globe. So, naturally, we wanted to celebrate the local business women of Wandsworth Town. Meet the local legends for whom there is no glass ceiling, but first, a quick word from Fleur Anderson MP: And fellas, we’ll … Read more
New accessible entrance proposed for Wandsworth Town station
Wandsworth Council has announced a £5million upgrade of the borough’s roads and pavements, including a new accessible entrance at Wandsworth Town Station. The local investment will see improved safety measures delivered, like road resurfacing, cycle lanes, and bus lanes, while the new entrance to Wandsworth Town station will be installed to coincide with the launch … Read more
Spotlight: Little Frenchies
We caught up with Hannah, owner and creator of one of Wandsworth’s most beloved coffee and brunch destinations – Little Frenchies. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am Hannah and I’m the owner of Frenchies. How did Frenchies come about? It stems from my love of brunch, interior design, and French … Read more
Local businesses shortlisted in Food & Culture Awards
The Time & Leisure Food & Culture Awards, now in their 11th year, celebrates the very best – you guessed it – food and culture across South West London and Surrey. This year we are buzzing to confirm that some local businesses have been shortlisted in this year’s awards. Best Coffee/Tea House Little Frenchies Best … Read more
Spotlight: HomeWork
HomeWork, the exciting and flexible co-working space, has arrived at Ram Quarter, offering fantastic business solutions and a cracking cup of coffee, too. We caught up with HomeWork’s Commercial Director, Abbie, to find out more. Hey Abbie! Tell us about yourself. I’m Abbie and I’m HomeWork’s Commercial Director. I joined back in April 2021 as … Read more
Spotlight: BrewDog Wandsworth
The (Brew)Dog has been unleashed in Wandsworth Town. To commemorate the arrival of one of the country’s biggest craft beer purveyors we caught up with the BrewDog Wandsworth’s new manager, Simon Wallen, to find out more about their latest venture. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Simon Wallen and I’m the … Read more
Spotlight: Black Sheep Coffee
If you’ve seen or visited Southside Wandsworth lately you’ll have seen the new signage out on the piazza, heralding the arrival of SW18’s latest coffee joint: Black Sheep Coffee. We caught up with the brains behind this caffeine-fuelled outfit to find out what you can expect from 7 February. For those new to Black Sheep … Read more
Wandsworth ranked among London’s happiest boroughs
Rightmove’s annual Happy at Home study shows that Wandsworth ranks as the forth best borough in London! The study, now in its 11th year, asks more than 20,000 people across the nation how they feel about where they live, and what they consider to be the most important factor when it comes to happiness. Unsurprisingly … Read more
Unleashed: BrewDog is coming
BrewDog is expanding its London venues to include SW18. You may have seen the work taking place at Southside, on Garratt Lane, to bring the new destination to life. Well, the cat (dog) is out of the bag. BrewDog have confirmed they will be launching their Wandsworth bar on Friday 27 January! The home of … Read more
This year we’re practicing self-care
A new year means a new start for many of us. A chance to brush away the cobwebs and adopt new, positive habits. Mind, the mental health charity, lists five ways to wellbeing: 1. Connect2. Be Active3. Take Notice4. Learn5. Give So, with that in mind, let’s take a look at how you can support … Read more
The Six Nations is coming to Sambrook’s
The start of a new year means we are just weeks away from the Six Nations Rugby Championship. This year’s tournament kicks off on 4 February, and our very own Sambrook’s Brewery, at Ram Quarter, has all the sporting action. The home of beer in SW18 will be hosting four big screens of rugby action … Read more
Gravity Wandsworth hailed as Dry Jan hotspot
The Evening Standard has celebrated Gravity Wandsworth as a top destination in London for people taking part in Dry January. “Socialising with a little competition involved – sometimes misleadingly dubbed competitive socialising, which would in actuality be a rather different thing altogether – isn’t going anywhere in London, and Gravity (SW18) over in Wandsworth seems … Read more
Spotlight: Signature at Wandsworth
Signature is a luxury care home facility at Wandsworth Common. To find out more about the wonderful work they do, we caught up with Client Liaison Manager Sarah. Email [email protected] if you’d like to see your business go under the Spotlight. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Sarah and I’m the … Read more
Christmas has come to Wandsworth Town
Crowds gathered in the heart of SW18 on Saturday 26 November for Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival, a day of fun and festivities for people of all ages, delivered by Wandsworth Town Business Improvement District and sponsored by Young’s. The festival launched with the opening of the Christmas Makers Market at Ram Quarter, in partnership with … Read more