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Wandsworth Women’s Enterprise Awards 2024
Small businesses and Wandsworth go hand in hand, like chocolate and peanut butter or coffee and a pastry. The Wandsworth Women’s Enterprise Awards look to actively celebrate female business entrepreneurs in our community, many of whom run a successful business whilst juggling the needs of their families. Get involved! Are you a female business owner? … Read more
Spotlight: LevelOut
Wandsworth is the home of a great workout, so are naturally delighted to welcome LevelOut to All Saints Passage. We caught up with Ellie to find out more about SW18’s latest fitness offering. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am Ellie, head of community at LevelOut. We are a community-led Reformer … Read more
Discover the extraordinary world of Wandsworth Town
As part of Wandsworth’s bid for London Borough of Culture 2025 Geoff Simmons is inviting you on a guided tour of Wandsworth Town centre, to uncover the secrets and remarkable history of our neighbourhood. The two-hour tour meets at Wandsworth Town Library (9 Courthouse Way, SW18 4QG) at 2pm on Saturday 17 February. Click here … Read more
Food and Culture Award’s finalists revealed
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Time & Leisure Food and Culture Awards and there are plenty of beloved Wandsworth businesses in the running. Best Coffee/Tea House– Little Frenchies– Lockdown Bakehouse Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year– Chez Bruce Family Attraction of the Year– Boom Battle Bar– Gravity Max– Wandsworth Arts Fringe Best … Read more
Spotlight: Clip ‘n Climb
Something exciting is coming to Wandsworth in time for the half-term break – Clip ‘n Climb. We caught up with manager Simon to find out what you can expect when Clip ‘n Climb open its doors on 10 February. Tell us who you are. I’m Simon, I live locally and I’m the new manager of … Read more
Spotlight: The Avenue Cookery School
Looking to develop your skills in the kitchen and whip up some jaw-dropping dishes? Well, look no further. We caught up with Niv at The Avenue Cookery School to find out about their culinary classes. Tell us who you are and what you do. We are The Avenue Cookery School, an independent, family-run cookery school, … Read more
Lidl is coming to Southside Wandsworth
We know summer may feel a long way away in these freezing temperatures but we have some exciting news to share – Lidl are bringing their quality bargains to Southside Wandsworth! The new store will occupy more than 19,000 sq ft of retail space at Southside and offers customers great products at low prices, including … Read more
Spotlight: Gemma Ford
Meet Gemma, life coach and marketing professional extraordinaire. We caught up with her to find out more about her professional services and how Gemma can help transform your life and your business. Hey Gemma, tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Gemma Ford and I’m an entrepreneur with more than one business … Read more
Achieve your goals in London’s fitness capital
We’re claiming the unofficial title that Wandsworth Town is London’s fitness capital. The pure density of workout options available to you in SW18 guarantees that, whatever your fitness goal, you can achieve it here. Whether you’re looking to bulk up, slim down, improve your form, pace, strength, or just get healthy, there’s a solution for … Read more
Kids Space is back with a new look
Kids Space, the hugely popular soft-play area at Southside, has reopened on the first floor of the shopping centre with a brand-new look. Boasting some new additions, including slides, push-cars, and a ball pit, Kids Space 2.0 guarantees a world of fun for little ones. There are also specially designed roleplay areas to fuel creativity … Read more
Secure bike parking available at XO Bikes
Wandsworth is practically powered by the pedal, so we know how important it is to ensure that your bike is stowed securely when you’re in town. XO Bikes has partnered with HUDJO to unlock secure bike storage at their Southside store. Simply download the HUDJO app, check your bike in with the XO team, and … Read more
Fabulous street food comes to Southside for December
Southside Fine Food Market will run every weekend until 23 December, offering you the perfect respite from the the crazy Christmas shopping period. Expect exquisite flavours from Asia, mouth-watering burgers, freshly baked treats, and lots more. STALL FOOD Griddle Guys (@griddle_guys) Authentic Philly Cheesesteak and loaded fries O-Bite (@obite_) Pad Thai and Chinese food Chulo … Read more
Library of Things arrives in Wandsworth Town
Did you know that the average household drill is used for just three minutes each year? Which begs the question: why buy when you can borrow? Enter Library of Things. You can now borrow useful household and garden items that you wouldn’t use frequently at a fraction of the cost of buying them. Get started … Read more
Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival 2023
Thank you the good people of Wandsworth, and beyond, who helped make this year’s Christmas Festival a day to remember! Our biggest Christmas event to date included ,Mrs Klaus’ workshop, Father Christmas, live performances from local dance groups, theatres, artists and schools; a makers market, and even the Mayor of Wandsworth, who did us the … Read more
Spotlight: Generation Fit
When it comes to getting active it can be hard to find options that fit in with our hectic lifestyle. Well, fret no more, because Generation Fit brings a programme of personal training to you. Tell us who you are and what you do. I am Chris Clack, owner of Generation Fit, and Wandsworth Town … Read more
Spotlight: The Quick Brown Fox
Did you know that Wandsworth Town is home to a renowned audio-visual firm? We caught up with co-founder Karina Perdomo at The Quick Brown Fox to find out more. How did The Quick Brown Fox come about? We started in summer 2014 from a single laptop and a single camera. Me and my creative partner … Read more
Believe the Hype: The Gatehouse by Spacemade
There’s no shortage of amazing co-working spaces in Wandsworth Town, all with their own array of wonderful benefits, like delicious coffee on-tap, pet-friendly workspaces, social events, and even gyms! We had the honour of trying one that has it all – The Gatehouse by Spacemade. Based on Armoury Way, The Gatehouse is a mere stone’s … Read more
Spotlight: Phase Recovery
From professional rugby to sports therapy, we met with Paul Spivey, creator and owner of Phase Recovery, to talk about his mission to get people living comfortably. Tell us who you are and what you do. My name is Paul Spivey and I’m a Level 5 Sports Massage and Remedial Therapist. How did Phase Recovery … Read more