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On your bike! New Cycle Hub opens at Southside
Southside Shopping Centre has partnered with Spokesafe to open its new Cycle Hub. The Hub is designed for cyclists looking for a secure place to park their bike and will be accessible for the public to use 24/7. With 22 fully enclosed spaces for both bicycles and eBikes, the Cycle Hub provides visitors peace of … Read more
Spotlight: Jetts Wandsworth
Wandsworth, we know you love a good workout, so we’re getting you up close and personal with your local fitness studios. This week we met with Matthew Bishop, general manager of Jetts Wandsworth, to discuss their amazing facilities and flexible memberships. Hey Matthew, tell us a little bit about who you are and what you … Read more
Southside’s getting a £5m makeover
Southside Shopping Centre is investing in a new look this year. The Wandsworth Town retail centre will invest £5 million into a refresh programme, which will deliver new lighting, a new community space, and new entrances, with an arty twist. The changes come amidst some other new changes at Southside, including the development of a … Read more
Take part in the Wandsworth Town Easter Trail
The Easter Trail has arrived in Wandsworth Town and your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to team up with the Easter Bunny and save Easter! Download the We are Wandsworth Town app (available for iOS and Android) and start your adventure. Follow the Easter Bunny’s story, find the special markers at each … Read more
Spotlight: Ilia Panev Fitness
Fitness is at the heart of our community. I mean, just look at the incredible array of workout options in Wandsworth Town. Add to that list Ilia Panev, fitness coach. We caught up with him to find out more about what he does. Hey Ilia, tell us who you are and what you do. I’m … Read more
Spotlight: Story Coffee
A local caffeine institution is celebrating its 10th birthday, so we thought what better time to delve into the story of Story Coffee. We caught up with founders Sof and Jo to talk coffee beans, brunch and what they love most about Wandsworth town. Tell us who you are and what you do. Sof: We … Read more
Wandsworth is London Borough of Culture 2025
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed that Wandsworth will be London Borough of Culture 2025! The campaign, led by Wandsworth Council, saw hundreds of community organisations, creative ventures, schools, businesses and residents, pool together to support the bid for Borough of Culture. As well as being the Mayor of London’s hometown, Wandsworth boasts an … Read more
Wandsworth celebrates International Women’s Day
Friday 8 March marks International Women’s Day, the annual celebration of women’s achievements as well as a day to highlight gender inequality and campaign for safer spaces for women. The theme for 2024 is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. The official International Women’s Day website states: When women aren’t present, we must ask: If not, why not?When women … Read more
Spotlight: Green Mark
Spring is just around the corner, so now feels the perfect time to start helping local businesses think green. Wandsworth Town BID is working alongside Green Mark to help local businesses start their sustainability journey and earn a free business accreditation as part of the Making Businesses Greener scheme. We sat down with Green Mark’s Dave Price to … Read more
Spotlight: Physio Edge
The wonderful people of Wandsworth love a good workout, but what happens when your joints and muscles don’t quite feel like they should? We caught up with Gill Coates, chief therapist at Physio Edge, to find out more about their services, the benefits of physiotherapy, and what she loves most about Wandsworth Town. Hey Gill! … Read more
Supporting local businesses to become sustainable
We have partnered with Green Mark to help local businesses save money and become more sustainable. Green Mark actively helps you reduce your environmental impact with a clear, web-based certification process that assesses, audits and certifies your business’s impact on the environment: 1. Green Mark reviews your performance and identifies steps required to save energy, … Read more
Help to inspire Southside’s new mural
Southside shopping centre is embarking on a creative new project to inject some colour in the town centre. As part of their ongoing works to revitalise the centre, Southside will install a brand-new mural on their west entrance, and they want your input. The artwork should reflect the local community and be inspired by a … Read more
Black and Ethical Fashion Show coming to Southside
Fée Uhssi Presents: The Black and Ethical Fashion Show as part of the African Fashion & Textile Experience. You’re invited to celebrate African Fashion with a one-of-a-kind catwalk show featuring the most current African-inspired fashion trends and exclusive designs of both well-established and emerging designers and fashion brands from the black community in Wandsworth and … Read more
Spotlight: Explore Wandsworth
If you want to know the secrets and incredible local history of Wandsworth then Geoff Simmons is your man. We caught up with Geoff to discuss his walking tours, his favourite fact about SW18, and the secrets hiding in plain sight. Hi Geoff, tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Geoff Simmons. … Read more
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