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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
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
Goodbye January Blues. Hello Mindful Living
January is a tiresome month. We feel a tremendous amount of guilt and shame for over-indulging over the Christmas period, and so we beat ourselves up about it and punish ourselves with impossible diets and Dry January. Not to mention racking up fees for gym memberships that feel difficult to commit to with a punishing … Read more
Spotlight: BrigoPT
For many, January is a time for fresh challenges and pursuits of self-improvement. And these challenges can be especially difficult for working mums, who are trying to strike the right balance. So, Wandsworth women will be delighted to hear there’s a brand-new personal trainer on the scene to help you reach those 2026 goals. Meet … Read more
Taco Bell is coming to Wandsworth Town
Taco Bell will open their newest restaurant at Southside Shopping Centre on Monday 22 December. The restaurant will be open daily from 10am to 11pm, and will serve popular items like the Crunchwrap Supreme, Crunchy Taco Supreme, and the Volcano Burrito, alongside a variety of vegetarian options. To celebrate its launch in Wandsworth Town, the … Read more
Southside launches new partnership to tackle abuse of retail workers
Southside Shopping Centre has joined forces with the Retail Trust, the retail industry charity, to help protect retail workers from rising levels of abuse, with dedicated free training to help colleagues manage difficult interactions. Delivered through the charity’s Let’s Respect Retail campaign, Southside Shopping Centre and the Retail Trust are rolling out practical training at the … Read more
Calling all Wandsworth businesses!
Calling all businesses in Wandsworth! The Wandsworth Business Awards will return in 2026, and this is a great chance for you to showcase what makes your business so special. It is free to enter. Entries are open until Friday 13 March 2026, and you can enter up to three award categories. Categories include, Best Start … Read more
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival is coming!
It just wouldn’t be the festive season in SW18 without Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival. The full day of family fun returns to the heart of Wandsworth on Saturday 6 December for the Christmas light switch-on, and so much more. Locals and visitors are invited to shop unique gifts and chow down on delicious food at … Read more
Join the Wandsworth Heritage Tour
Ever pondered the significance of the River Wandle or wanted to know more about Wandsworth’s origins? You are invited to the Wandsworth Heritage Talk on Tuesday 2 December at 11am, with Mick Taylor, award-winning contributor at the Wandle Industrial Museum. Mick will uncover the story of the River Wandle – from the origins of Wandsworth’s … Read more