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Wandsworth Christmas Festival is coming to town!
Ho-ho-holy moly! Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival is back! Join us for all the festivities, including the big Christmas light switch-on, on Saturday 21 November at Southside, Wandsworth. We’ll have live entertainment from local and up-and-coming talent on Southside’s Piazza on Wandsworth High Street from 11am, with our good friends Riverside Radio, broadcasting across SW London, … Read more
Spotlight: Silliphant & Co
Wandsworth’s newest property team answers every message the same day, seven days a week. We caught up with Adam and Melissa Silliphant, the husband-and-wife team behind Silliphant & Co, to find out more. Tell us about Silliphant & Co. We’re Adam and Melissa, and we look after landlords, tenants, buyers and sellers in Wandsworth, Putney … Read more
Sponsor Christmas for Local Pensioners
Christmas is a magical time of year, but for some, particularly older people, Christmas can be a very lonely time of year. Layla Howieson has started a Just Giving page with a target to raise £9,000 to put on a special Christmas celebration for 50 Wandsworth pensioners. You can donate here. The plan is to … Read more
Santa’s Claus is coming to (Wandsworth) Town
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Santa Claus will be returning to Southside Wandsworth from 20 November to meet with local children and hear their Christmas wishes, and they’ll also receive a specially chosen and age-appropriate gift. The brand-new grotto, which will be on the ground floor outside Waitrose, will provide a magical … Read more
Book free sexual harassment training for your business
Help make your Wandsworth venue a safer place for all by booking your team onto the free sexual harassment and drink-spiking prevention training from Wandsworth Council. The free online training is designed to help your staff recognise signs of sexual harassment and drink spiking and respond in a safe way, helping to protect vulnerable customers. … Read more
Spotlight: Brass Monkey
Wandsworth’s newest café also holds the unique position of being a traditional, handmade ice cream parlour. Open from early ’til late, this local hangout is fast becoming a favourite. We caught up with the café’s manager Darcy to discuss their amazing flavours, why Wandsworth, and where the name comes from. How did Brass Monkey come … Read more
Southside celebrates Black History Month
Southside, Wandsworth is celebrating Black History Month, with a programme of cultural events, live performances, and a community-led art exhibition for 2026’s event theme, Honouring Our Communities. Celebrating the people, stories, and everyday contributions that shape Wandsworth, the centre has transformed into a vibrant cultural hub to honour shared heritage and empower the local community. … Read more
Spotlight: ANA TO ME
What if there was a way to better understand the needs of your body. A way to manage pain, repair muscles, and event prevent injury and bring peace of mind. Good news, Wandsworth. Meet ANA TO ME. We caught up with Chérelle, ANA TO ME’s director, to find out more. What’s the story behind ANA … Read more
Mango arrives at Southside Shopping Centre
Mango, one of the leading international fashion brands, has opened their latest store at Southside, Wandsworth. The new store has created 10 jobs in Wandsworth town and marks the brand’s continued UK expansion. Founded in Barcelona in 1984, Mango is renowned for its curated selection of Mediterranean-inspired garments. The new Wandsworth store will showcase Mango’s … Read more
Spotlight: South Thames College
Taking the next step in your education or developing your skills can be a daunting prospect. So, with the new school year fast approaching, we thought it’d be a good time to catch up with Jessica Francis, Senior Marketing Manager at South Thames Colleges Group, to discuss what South Thames College, Wandsworth, has to offer. … Read more
Southside partners with Spear to champion youth employment
Southside Shopping Centre has announced a new three-year partnership with leading youth unemployment charity Spear. Recognised as one of the UK’s most effective youth unemployment initiatives, Spear supports 16- to 24-year-olds who face barriers to entering employment, such as having few or no GCSEs, experiencing mental health challenges, or having grown up in care. More … Read more
Spotlight: Dr Vee Aesthetics
There can be no doubt that Wandsworth Town is increasingly becoming a community that makes health and wellness a priority. So, when it comes to looking good on the outside, it’s just as well there’s a local clinic that prioritises natural-looking results, tailored to each individual client. Meet Dr Vee of Dr Vee Aesthetics. Tell … Read more
Sponsor a Tree and Make Wandsworth Greener
Wandsworth Council has partnered with the charity Trees for Streets, enabling locals to sponsor tree planting and make their neighbourhoods greener. You have the option to sponsor a tree in one of more than 2,000 pre-approved locations across the borough, or you can pick a location for a new tree in your street or neighbourhood. … Read more
Southside is driving growth in Wandsworth Town
Landsec, owner of one of the UK’s leading retail destination portfolios, has released its annual social and economic impact report revealing how Southside Shopping Centre is helping to drive local growth, contributing £138,698,547 to the local economy and supporting 1,935 jobs in 2025.* As one of Wandsworth’s leading retail and leisure destinations, Southside plays an … Read more
Great British Summer Savings has arrived!
The Great British Summer Savings scheme has arrived just in time for the holidays. The government has slashed VAT on children’s activities from 20% to just 5% until 1 September, which means you’ll pay less on everything from family activities to kids’ meals. In Wandsworth Town you can… 🍿 Save on kids’ tickets at Cineworld, … Read more
Spotlight: SAND CLUB
If you’re looking for an alternative and engaging way to keep your little one entertained and fuel their creativity, then let us introduce you to SAND CLUB. We caught up with founder Jaime to talk about why she chose Wandsworth as the home for her business, how neurodivergent connect with sand play, and what song … Read more
Summer Wellness Events are Coming to Wandsworth Mills
How does rooftop yoga, live jazz, and creative workshops sound to you? Wandsworth Mills, the riverside neighbourhood in South West London designed with wellbeing at its heart, is bringing three Saturdays of summer wellness, creative workshops and live entertainment to London this July. Taking place on 4, 11 and 18 July from 11am to 5pm, … Read more
Game. Set. Fetch. Free Tennis Balls for Dogs at Southside
Our favourite four-legged friends are invited to collected a free Southside tennis ball during Wimbledon, and be in with a chance of winning £100. Running throughout the Wimbledon Championships from 29 June to 12 July, the centre will be giving away 128 dog-friendly tennis balls – a nod to the 128 players who compete in … Read more