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GET Free Books to celebrate World Book Day
GET Free Books, at Southside Shopping Centre, is celebrating World Book Day on March 5 by encouraging you – the good people of Wandsworth – to fall in love with the joy of reading. GET Free Books is operated by the Global Educational Trust, a charity dedicated to promoting literacy and reading skills for all, … Read more
Our Beautiful Neighbourhood arrives at Southside
A brand-new art exhibition has arrived at Southside Shopping Centre to celebrate the borough’s natural world. Our Beautiful Neighbourhood is free to attend and will be open to visitors until 23 March. The project, commissioned by Wandsworth Council in partnership with the Royal College of Art, forms part of the Welcome to Wandsworth schools programme … Read more
Get a taste of working life at The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse, by Spacemade, one of Wandsworth’s exceptional co-working spaces, is hosting an open day on Wednesday 4 March to give locals a taste of working life in their versatile space. Click here to register your attendance. Step inside from 9:30am and get a tour of The Gatehouse’s amazing facilities and workspaces, which includes 24/7 … Read more
Come along to South Thames College’s Open Day
South Thames College, the home of further and higher education in Wandsworth, is hosting an Open Day on Wednesday 4 March, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. This is an exciting opportunity for local young people who are considering next steps in their education and qualifications. Click here to register your attendance. On the Open Day, you’ll … Read more
Spotlight: The Quick Brown Fox
Step into the creative world of Wandsworth-based video production company The Quick Brown Fox. We caught up with teammate Andrea Vargas to find out more. What’s the story of the Quick Brown Fox? The Quick Brown Fox started over the summer of 2014 from a single laptop and a single camera. Creative duo, Victor & Karina, decided to join forces and make … Read more
Wingstop is coming to Wandsworth Town
The popular American fast food restaurant Wingstop is coming to Southside Wandsworth. The brand-new dine-in destination will open its doors in March on Garratt Lane, next to BrewDog. Established in 1994, Wingstop has more than 2,000 restaurants worldwide, including over 85 locations in the UK and Ireland since making the jump across the pond in … Read more
South Thames College launches free AI skills course
A new employability course aimed at equipping people with AI skills to move into the world of work is being launched at South Thames College. The five-day course, which is free for London residents currently out of work or earning less than £27,000 per year, is running at the college’s Wandsworth campus, and is designed … Read more
Experience ‘Queer Wandsworth’ this LGBTQ+ History Month
A month-long exhibition celebrating ‘Queer Wandsworth’ has opened at Wandsworth Town Library for LGBTQ+ History Month. Queer lives have always been part of the fabric of Wandsworth, from everyday citizens facing prejudice and criminalisation to queer artists and performers. Queer Wandsworth brings together fragments of these lives through objects, photographs, film, recorded voices, print culture and … Read more
Nominations open for Women’s Enterprise Awards
The Wandsworth Women’s Enterprise Awards are back for 2026 and nominations are now open. Small businesses are the beating heart of Wandsworth, powering the local economy, creating jobs, serving our communities, and bringing our high streets to life. So, to celebrate female entrepreneurship in our borough, the Wandsworth Enterprise Hub is hosting the annual awards … Read more
Spotlight: The Purple Owl
Wandsworth’s hottest new creative space has arrived, offering something for everyone, in a relaxed, welcoming and sociable atmosphere. Meet The Purple Owl. We caught up with Tyler Fowler to find out more. What’s the story behind The Purple Owl? The Purple Owl was born from a love of art and community. At this present point, … Read more