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A pop-up beach is coming to Wandsworth Town
The city meets the shore this summer at The Beach Club! This free beachside pop-up at Wandsworth Mills will transform the former Young’s Stables Courtyard into a tropical oasis from 31 July to 30 August. From bookable morning wellness sessions, to daytime family fun and beach club evenings for adults with DJ sets, live music … Read more
Spotlight: Ô Gourmet Libanais
If you’ve a hankering for authentic Lebanese cuisine, then look no further. Ô Gourmet Libanais is the local hotspot for delicious flavours and a friendly welcome. We caught up with Christian Feghali, one of the founding brothers of the beloved local restaurant, to find out more. Hey, Christian! Start by telling us the story behind … Read more
Help shape the future of Wandsworth Town
This article was originally published by Wandsworth Council on 22 July 2025. Simon Hogg, Leader of Wandsworth Council, and Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport, were joined by Will Norman, London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner, and Helen Cansick, TfL’s Head of Healthy Streets Investment, to walk around the town centre and talk to residents about … Read more
Wandsworth unveils new growth plan
Wandsworth Council have shared details about their local growth plan aimed at boosting the local economy. The Wandsworth Growth Plan focuses on three key areas: People First: Creating sustainable, sociable communities that maximise wellbeing and quality of life Placemaking: Managing buildings, roads, parks and spaces to mitigate climate change, support nature and value heritage Inclusive … Read more
Let’s Boost Your Business with the Wandsworth Town App
We’re leading on a new engagement drive to get local businesses connected to more customers via the Wandsworth Town app. The app has already been downloaded more than 2,000 times, with almost 100 local businesses using it to promote their offers and events. On Tuesday 12 August, we’ll be visiting local businesses alongside our partners at Loqiva … Read more
Win a £50 food and drink voucher for Sambrook’s
Our friends over at Ram Quarter are hosting a photography competition for Open House London 2025, and the winner will bag themselves a £50 gift voucher for Sambrook’s Brewery. Here’s what you need to know… Take your best shot of Ram Quarter, capturing the development at its most striking, and include a sentence about what … Read more
Summer holiday fun in Wandsworth Town
Keeping the little ones entertained can be an exhausting challenge over the summer holidays. Luckily, there’s heaps of family fun to be had in the heart of Wandsworth. Summer Tennis Camp All Star Tennis hosts award-winning holiday camps for children to help boost their confidence and skills on the court. Packed with games, drills, fun … Read more
Boots opens state-of-the-art store at Southside
A brand new, state-of-the-art Boots Hearingcare store has opened in Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth. The innovative store marks a major step forward in hearing care, and features an impressive high-tech immersion room and self-screening centre, designed to revolutionise the way people experience and understand hearing care. In the new store’s immersion room, customers can trial … Read more
People Show to bring their 150th show to Southside
Seminal theatre company People Show return with a special collaborative show with Roehampton Dance for their 150th performance. People Show 150: SHOP will take place on Saturday 21 June at Southside Shopping Centre at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.The show, which forms part of this year’s Wandsworth Arts Fringe, is inspired by the landmark shopping centre … Read more
Spotlight: Wandsworth Pride
This Pride month, we sat down with Kemi Akinola, Deputy Leader at Wandsworth Council and Cabinet Member for Business, Voluntary Services, and Culture. Kemi is leading on Wandsworth’s Ask for Clive campaign that aims to promote safe spaces in local communities for LGBTQ+ people. We caught up with her to find out more. Hi Kemi! … Read more
Entries open for Wandsworth in Bloom
Wandsworth in Bloom, a brand-new gardening competition, has launched and entries are open until 30 June 2025. The competition, from Wandsworth Council, aims to bring people together to celebrate neighbourhood pride and contribute to a more biodiverse and sustainable borough. Residents, businesses, community groups, and schools are invited to showcase their green-fingered talents. The competition … Read more
Wandsworth Arts Fringe is back!
Wandsworth Arts Fringe returns on Friday 6 June, and with Wandsworth as this year’s London Borough of Culture, it’s guaranteed to be bigger than ever. You’re invited to immerse yourself in incredible live theatre, dance, music, cabaret, and comedy. Featuring more than 180 events across 65 Wandsworth venues over 17 fun-filled days. Check out the … Read more
Wandsworth’s young people elect new Youth Mayor
The youth have spoken and Kwasi Agyekum-Koranchie and Sophia Dyson are the borough’s new Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor, respectively. Kwasi campaigned on hot topics including mental health, employment opportunities, and equality, diversity and inclusion. Kwasi and Sophia have already had the chance to meet with some of Wandsworth Council’s key decision-makers, including leader … Read more
Spotlight: Pottery Life
Fancy getting creative and bringing some colourful new additions to the home? Look no further, Wandsworth; Pottery Life has arrived in the heart of town. We caught up with host Olivia Clarke Collins to find out more. Hey Olivia! What inspired you to start Pottery Life? Pottery Life was born from a love of ceramics, … Read more
Asian supermarket Starry Mart is coming to Southside
Asian supermarket Starry Mart is set to open its fifth UK store this Saturday, 17 May, at Southside Shopping Centre. The 5,200 sq ft store, spread across two floors, will be located on Garratt Lane next to Parthian Climbing. Starry Mart is a modern, independent retail brand specialising in a diverse range of food and … Read more
Join Wandsworth Mills’ free spring showcase events in May
From 12-25 May, Wandsworth Mills – the new neighbourhood being developed by St George in the heart of Wandsworth Town – invites you to a series of free Spring Showcase events, designed to give you valuable insights into the London property market and interior design landscape. In addition to hearing from market-leading industry experts, guests … Read more
Spotlight: Wolf Veterinary Services
Wandsworth loves its pets, there can be no doubt about that. But what happens when you need to travel with your beloved animal? Luckily, Wolf Veterinary Services is here to help take the stress out of the whole process. We caught up with owner and founder, Julia Wolf, to find out more. How did Wolf … Read more
Spotlight: STRONG Wandsworth
Wandsworth is an absolute dream for fitness fanatics and those looking to get active or get in shape. So, welcome to the fold, STRONG Pilates Wandsworth. We caught up with co-owner Bojana to find out more. Hey Bojana, tell us who you are and what you do. I’m a personal trainer with more than 10 … Read more