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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… đż Save on kids’ tickets at Cineworld, … Read more
World Cup and Women’s Safety
Footy fans, we are now into the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup, which means tensions will be running high in the race to the final, and that can be a dangerous time for women and girls. Research has shown that incidents of domestic abuse can increase during major international tournaments, and a study … 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 ÂŁ100. 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
Spotlight: Dee’s Saffa Shop
When it comes to authentic South African flavours in SW London, there’s only one place to go – Dee’s Saffa Shop. We caught up with Daleen (Dee) and Maxine Bastos, the mother-daughter team behind the shop, to talk biltong, homesickness, and Saffa lingo. How did Dee’s Saffa Shop come about? We are a mother-daughter due … Read more
Escape Hunt has arrived in Wandsworth
Step into thrilling new worlds at Escape Huntâs brand-new venue in Wandsworth. Located in Ram Quarter, the venue offers five immersive escape rooms as well as three unmissable outdoor experiences. Packed with excitement, guests will leap into new worlds, crack clues and solve puzzles in an adrenaline-fuelled race against the clock. Whether you are uncovering … Read more
Amazing prizes to be won in our Unplugged charity raffle
Old York Road Unplugged returns to the heart of SW18 on Sunday 7 June, with a full day of live music, delicious street food, family fun, and more. But that’s not all. We’ve also partnered with Wandsworth Foodbank to bring you a very special raffle for the event. On the day, you’ll be able to … Read more
Unplugged returns to Old York Road this summer!
Wandsworthâs biggest free community music event Old York Road Unplugged will return on Sunday 7 June. After a one-year hiatus to allow for major upgrades to Old York Road, Unplugged is back in the heart of Wandsworth for a day of summer fun for all ages, from 11am to 5pm. Expect performances from up-and-coming talent … Read more
Spotlight: The Three Elements
Look, sometimes taking care of ourselves isn’t always pretty, but that doesn’t mean it has to be uncomfortable. Meet The Three Elements, Wandsworth’s colonic irrigation clinic, that’s helping locals feel great from the inside out. We caught up with co-founder Kate to find out more about what you can expect. What’s the story behind The … Read more
Spotlight: Dancing Duchess
Did you know that there’s a local brand producing delicious English rosĂ©? Meet Dancing Duchess. We caught up with founders Allie and Archie to find out more. Glass of wine, anyone? Whatâs the story behind Dancing Duchess? Allie: Dancing Duchess was founded by two friends who shared a love of English wine and wanted to … Read more
Spotlight: Flying Pheasant
Meet the British lifestyle brand whose inspiration comes directly from Wandsworth’s culture of community, amazing watering holes, and of course, sport. We caught up with Flying Pheasant’s founder Oli to discuss products, local collaborations, and the future of London’s hottest new brand. How did Flying Pheasant come about? Flying Pheasant started with the idea of … Read more
Spotlight: The Little Dance Academy
The Little Dance Academy has arrived in Wandsworth, perfect for every local little mover and shaker who’s ready to strut their stuff and grow in confidence. To find out more about their dance classes and what brought them to SW18, we caught up with LDA’s co-founder Laura. How did The Little Dance Academy come about? … Read more
Spotlight: Sangha Studios
Nestled within the stunning new Wandsworth complex of New Acres sits Sangha Studios, SW18’s latest social wellness offering. It’s a place of movement, connection and, that all important beverage, coffee. It’s about more than yoga, it’s about building a community. In fact, Sangha Studios has made such an impact on our community that founder Becca … Read more
Spotlight: Pour Decisions
If you were going to name a wine-tasting events company anything, then Pour Decisions is a cracking title. And where wine tasting was once seen as a hobby of the elite, Pour Decisions is making it fun and accessible for all (who are of legal drinking age of course). We caught up with Pour Decisions’ … Read more
Spotlight: Farine
“Everything starts with a good base”, which is why Farine (French for flour) has worked on getting the basics pitch perfect to create the perfect cafĂ©, with locally sourced ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere, too. To find out more, we caught up with founder Ana to talk about Farine’s most popular dishes, their locally baked … Read more
Spotlight: Nature Heals
Wellness and Wandsworth are just two words that feel like they belong together, don’t they? As well as being a nice alliteration, Wandsworth has an extraordinary number of amazing businesses offering residents and visitors the opportunity for self-improvement and peace of mind. And, in this day and age, what could be more perfect? So, with … Read more
International Women’s Day: Give to Gain
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Give to Gain”, so we thought we’d sit down with some amazing female local leaders who use their positions to lift up others. We spoke with Kemi Akinola, Deputy Leader of Wandsworth Council; Shannon Reed, Centre Director at Southside Shopping Centre; Beverley Corson, CEO of Wandsworth … Read more