Lauren 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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Ahead of our next Wandsworth Connected business networking and keynote event on 1 May, we caught up with award-winning motivational speaker Leanne Spencer to find out more about her impressive qualifications, the importance of workplace wellbeing, and the art of Cadence. Hey Leanne, for those who don’t know, tell us a bit about who you … Read more
