Lauren Ahead of their stunning performance of Our Windrush Story on Wednesday 30 October (1pm and 2pm) at Southside, we caught up with Ruth Essel, Pointe Black ballet school’s founder, to discuss their history, what inspired their Black History Month performance, and what this year’s theme ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ means to her. Tell us who you are … Read more
Ahead of our upcoming fashion show at Southside Shopping Centre for Black History Month, we sat down with ethical fashion designer Fée Uhssi to discuss her sustainable African looks.Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Fée Uhssi, a Wandsworth-based Franco-Nigerian ethical fashion designer, artist, and colour therapist. I’ve dedicated my career to … Read more
Meet Victoria, founder of Florina Flowers. We caught up with her to discuss her career, her floral displays, and what she loves about Wandsworth Town. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Victoria, the founder of Florina Flowers. I developed a career in marketing, and after several fulfilling years as a marketing … Read more
Looking for expert eye and ear care, and maybe a new pair of specs? Eye Emporium has you covered. The new kids on the block at Southside sat down with us for a chat. What’s the story of Eye Emporium? We’ve grown since our humble beginnings in 1982 to operating 13 independent stores across London … Read more
We’re kicking off Black History Month in Wandsworth with a powerful photo exhibition from celebrated artist Kay Rufai. We caught up with him to find out more. Hey Kay, tell us who you are and what you do. My name is Kay Rufai. I am a British-born Nigerian photographer, poet, filmmaker, author, mental health researcher, … Read more
This year’s Black History Month will be marked with a series of free community activities at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth. Renowned artist Kay Rufai is bringing his S.M.I.L.E-ing BOYS PROJECT to Southside’s upper mall as a month-long photography exhibition, starting on 1 October. Inspired by his mission to empower young black boys through the arts, … Read more
Meet Gigi, she’s all about helping local folk transform their health and elevate their nutrition game. We caught up with her to find out more. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Gigi and I’m a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and Level 3 Personal Trainer with a focus on root cause nutrition, … Read more
Southside Shopping Centre has announced that artist, Ruki Chuki, has won a competition to create a mural which will be installed in the heart of Wandsworth. It follows an open call issued by Southside’s owners Landsec and Invesco Real Estate in May where they appealed to local artists to design a mural that would reflect … Read more
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
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
