News
The story of Young’s Pubs as it celebrates turning 192
Few British institutions can celebrate almost two centuries of continued business, but as of September 2023, Young’s Pubs is celebrating 192 years of pouring pints. We look back at the history of a local titan of industry. Beer, the social lubricant that’s been uniting people for thousands of years; the staple of a British summer, … Read more
Spotlight: Wandsworth Physio
Wandsworth is undoubtedly the home of the workout, so it’s equally important to have local, reliable services to tend to sports injuries as well as joint and muscle pain. We caught up with Steve Hines, founder of Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy, to find out more. How did Wandsworth Physiotherapy & Osteopathy come about? I started … Read more
Logistics goes green in Wandsworth
Cross River Partnership (CRP) has launched its latest six-month micro logistics hub trial at Southside Shopping Centre’s car park, as part of their wider plans to create a greener, fairer and safer logistics sector in London. The CRP trial supports low-emission last-mile deliveries in Wandsworth and surrounding areas, with deliveries also operating to the neighbouring … Read more
Spotlight: The Padel Yard
The Padel Yard opens its doors this week on Armoury Way, bringing the world’s hottest new sport to the heart of Wandsworth. We caught up with Game4Padel to find out more. Firstly, what is padel? Padel is a relatively new sport that is taking the world by storm – it’s thought to be the world’s … Read more
Spotlight: Sambrook’s Brewery
Beer by the River Week is back, and what a scorcher it’s looking to be, too! We caught up with Kieran at Sambrook’s to get the lowdown on this year’s event, explore the brewery’s history, and learn more about their famous pints. What’s the story of Sambrook’s? Sambrook’s is London’s oldest independent brewery, brewing from … Read more
Christmas market trader applications are open
We appreciate you may not want to hear this in August, but there’s less than four months to go until Christmas, which naturally means we are up to our elbows planning for the return of the Wandsworth Town Christmas Festival on Saturday 25 November. The fabulous Christmas makers market from Design Led will return to … Read more
Spotlight: Hounds of Health
When it comes to a great workout there can be no denying that Wandsworth is the place to be. This week we delve into the world of Hounds of Health and explore their transformative and personalised coaching style. Tell us who you are and what you do. I’m Paul Bassett, head coach and owner of … Read more
Spotlight: SOMA Yoga
The good people of Wandsworth love a bit of self-care; it’s the future of modern urban living, drawing a healthy line between the hectic workday and everything else. A local business that’s helping people stay grounded and find harmony is SOMA Yoga. We caught up with owner Gea to find out more. Tell us a … Read more
Where to watch the World Cup final this weekend
The Lionesses have made history by being the first England team to qualify for a World Cup final since 1966. And just like 1966, could it be coming home? England take on Spain from 10am on Sunday 20 August and here’s where you can watch the match in Wandsworth Town: Strike Bowling Gravity Spread Eagle … Read more
Spotlight: Mind, Old York Road
Mind, the mental health charity, operates a shop on Old York Road and it’s frequently stocked with incredible, pre-loved high-end goods. We caught up with Cassia at the shop to find out more about Mind’s services and how we can rally together to support them in their mission to make support accessible. Tell us who … Read more
Download the ‘We Are Wandsworth Town’ app
Wandsworth Town Business Improvement District (BID) is bringing a brand-new digital town centre hub – called We Are Wandsworth Town – to the heart of the community to bring local businesses, residents and visitors closer together. The hub, powered by Loqiva, will support businesses across Wandsworth Town by delivering a digital platform to promote offers, … Read more
Spotlight: Strike Bowling
Connecting Wandsworth High Street to Ram Quarter is Strike Bowling, the aesthetically pleasing entertainment venue that’s family-friendly, ideal for dates, and even available to hire. We caught up with Alice Piccinin, sales and reservation manager at Strike, to find out more. Tell us about Strike Bowling. Strike is an entertainment complex in the heart of … Read more
Spotlight: Tomartacus
Brother and sister duo Tomartacus have been combining their creative talents to reimagine popular London locations as vivid and colourful illustrations that are both immediately identifiable and stunning, too. We caught up with one half of Tomartacus – Jess – to find out more about their creative process. Tell us who you are and what … Read more
Enjoy the summer holidays in Wandsworth Town
The summer holidays have begun and there’s a whole host of family fun to be had in Wandsworth Town. Gymfinity Kids Get active over the school holidays with Gymfinity’s Summer Camps and enjoy 20% off when you book five consecutive days or more. Gymfinity Wandsworth welcomes children aged 5-14 for a summer of action-packed fun, … Read more
The ‘We Are Wandsworth Town’ app is coming
Wandsworth Town BID is launching a brand-new app called We Are Wandsworth Town. The app will be available for residents and visitors to download and enjoy local discounts and special offers at their favourite businesses as well as information and updates on events in the area. You’ll be able to carry the local business community … Read more
Spotlight: Wandle News
Wandle News is the go-to site for information and news on the historic Wandle Valley, where you can discover local wildlife, scenic walks, curiosities, and what it means when a squirrel stares at you. We caught up with Olivia Herlihy, the brains behind Wandle News, to discuss her passion for our local tributary and what … Read more
Believe the Hype: iLuvo Wandsworth
by Lauren Furey, marketing manager at Wandsworth Town BID Back in March we celebrated the arrival of the luxurious iLuvo Beauty in Ram Quarter, Wandsworth. Originally founded in 2018 by Lulu (not that one), who sought to create a high-end salon experience based on her time spent working with other premium brands, including Urban Retreat … Read more
Spotlight: Coolersomm
Fine wine, Champagne brunches and charcuterie? We’re sold! We welcome Coolersomm to Wandsworth Town. Tell us who you are and what you do? We are Sarah Newton, founder and long time C-Suite executive, who was going slowly mad in the corporate world and decided to launch a wine business. Sarah is joined by her business … Read more