A Salsa night, Live DJ’s, Family Lunch Raves, and Premier League football on the big screen over the next couple of weekends at Tooting’s House of Ora!

📅 💃🏿 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH – SALSA NIGHT
An evening of Latin rhythms, dancing, food and cocktails as Ora transforms for a vibrant Salsa experience! 🎟️ £13 on the door.
• 8.30pm-10pm classes (3 levels, including beginner)
• 10pm-1.30am social dancing

📅 🎵 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH – 9pm-2am: Live DJ, playing the best in R&B, Soul, Dancehall, Afro Beats, in an ‘End of Summer Party’! 🎟️ Tickets HERE.
Plus, Fulham v Crystal Palace at 3pm on the big screen!

📅 🎵 SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH
• 12pm-2pm Family lunch rave with games and activities for kids
• Premier League on the big screen:
2pm Everton v Manchester
4:30pm Arsenal v Chelsea
Free entry - no need to book!

The fantastic Furzedown Farmers Market is BACK from its annual summer break THIS SATURDAY, from 9.30am in the playground at Penwortham Primary with lots of new & old favourites for you to browse and shop!

They have coffee, delicious food, drinks and a great deal of gift items this weekend too! This Saturday also will include a lovely addition of free 10 minute energy reset treatments from the Pranic Healing stand! South London Vinyl will also be there as always providing the soundtrack! 🎧

Dogs are of course very welcome and will be serviced by the wonderful Baileys Canine Kitchen! 🐶

📆 Saturday 5 September
🕰️ 09.30-13.30
📍 Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, SW16 6RJ

Charity Fashion Show in Earlsfield, Tuesday 8th September!

As part of Oxfam’s Second Hand September, Jamie (Deputy Manager at Oxfam Earlsfield), has chosen to showcase alternative styling, assisted by Luka from Jimmy Choo’s Fashion Academy!

There’ll be lots of upcycled, patched and reimagined clothing, with 16 local alternative models wearing the outfits.

All proceeds raised from the show and sales of all items will go to Oxfam’s Disaster Relief Programme.

📍The Wandle Pub, 332 Garratt Ln, SW18 4EJ
🗓 Tuesday 8th of September, 6pm-9pm.

There’s lots happening for all ages in libraries across Wandsworth (including Tooting) in September – full list of activities and libraries via Better UK.

Want to know what events are happening in Tooting, or want to add your own event(s)? Check out our new Tooting Events Page!

Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk, says there’s a whole season ahead to make the most of everything Tooting has to offer... 🍂

“From trying somewhere new to eat, to making time for the Common, supporting a local independent or simply noticing the bits of Tooting we all walk past without really seeing… this is my little Tooting Autumn Bucket List – find out more on my Instagram.

“And because no Homes With Chuk post would be complete without at least one homes mention 😌 – if moving has been on your mind, the final few months of the year can also be a good time to stop saying ‘we really should…’ and start working out what that move might actually look like.

“Food, markets, green space, local businesses, hidden history and homes – all part of what makes Tooting feel like Tooting.

“Born and raised in Tooting. Looking after a small handful of homes across Tooting, Balham and Streatham personally.”

Need some property advice? Email Chuk at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!

Looking for a midweek quiz night in Tooting or Clapham – without straying far from the Northern Line? Red Fox hosts weekly quizzes at The Tooting Tavern and The Railway Clapham, with more quizzes around London!

📍The Railway, 18 Clapham High St, SW4 7UR
Right by Clapham North station
Tuesdays at 7pm

📍The Tooting Tavern, 196 Tooting High St, SW17 0SF
Just minutes from Tooting Broadway station
Wednesdays at 8pm (and a special Star Wars quiz this Sunday 30th August!)

Expect general knowledge, music, pictures, current affairs, questionable team names, and plenty of chances to prove you know things nobody ever asked you to know.

Grab your smartest mates, jump on the Northern Line (or just walk down the road) and come find them!

More info via the Red Fox Quizzes Eventbrite.

Join local wellness practitioner Gizelle Renee for an immersive 3-hour cacao & self-care experience on Sunday 13th September – set in the breathtaking Barts North Wing, one of London’s most remarkable historic spaces!

There are now only 20 tickets left – and the first 10 Newsie readers to book can enjoy 20% OFF with code NEWSIE20 - see booking link below!👇

Gizelle tells us what’s in store: “We’ll begin by slowing down and stepping away from the demands of daily life as we gather to share ceremonial cacao. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll be guided through meditation, breathwork and reflective activities, with opportunities for conversation, journalling and connection in a warm and welcoming environment.

“The experience will close with an immersive sound bath using crystal bowls, chimes and layered sound. Everything is provided for your comfort, including yoga mats, cushions, blankets and eye masks.

“Whether you’re completely new to cacao or already enjoy it regularly, this is a chance to pause and experience cacao, meditation and sound in one of London’s most extraordinary hidden gems. Just come comfortably dressed and arrive as you are.”

On the day, guests will also enjoy some lovely touches from Gizelle’s wonderful sponsors – Douvalls Beauty, Avalon Pilates, I Am Scentered and Spritz Wellness – plus the chance to win a beautiful Spritz Wellness gift set!

Book your ticket HERE – use code NEWSIE20 for 20% OFF (first 10 readers only!).

📍 The Great Hall, Barts North Wing, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE

Katie’s Pilates has been a much-loved part of the area for over 15 years – and Katie has now expanded her timetable to include pure Strength classes, as well as her new Strength & Core, combining the magic of Pilates with the benefits of strength training.

Katie is offering the first class FREE to new clients throughout September!

Whatever your age or ability, Katie’s classes in Tooting, Balham, Streatham and Furzedown (and online!) are open to all.

Katie tells us more: “As with all my classes, everyone is welcome – male or female, 40+ or not, experienced with weights or completely new to lifting. Wherever you’re starting from, there’s no judgement here. If 1kg is where you’re at, start with 1kg – we’ll build your strength from there, together.

“There’s a lot of noise and confusion around strength training, but it really can be simple. Building and maintaining muscle strength can support your muscle mass, bone health and even your sleep – and it’s never too late to start.

“Come as you are. Start where you are. Get stronger from there.”

Katie is offering the first class FREE to new clients throughout September – so why not give it a go? Check out her NEW WEBSITE for full details on all the classes on offer.

Kickstart your fitness after summer with Enhance Fitness’s 21 Day Trial! The popular gym on Garratt Lane in Earlsfield is the perfect place to get back into your routine as September rolls around!

Whether you’re returning after a busy summer, getting back into it after a break or injury, or simply looking for that extra bit of accountability, the 21 Day Trial includes:

⭐ 6 Small Group PT sessions (capped at 4:1 ratio)
⭐ 6 Group classes

All for just £139!

With 5 star reviews, a fantastic community, and a personal approach to training, Enhance have been helping hundreds of local residents get fitter and stronger.

What makes them different? Their Small Group PT sessions are capped at just 4 members to 1 trainer – one of the only gyms in London to do this – giving you all the benefits of 1-1 personal training at a fraction of the cost.

Group classes include METCON (strength), Hybrid (strength & cardio), Hyrox endurance training, Pre/Post Natal (babies welcome!), and weekend Mixed sessions – all led by their fantastic team of experienced coaches.

No matter where you’re starting from, with Enhance’s expert coaches and supportive community behind you, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.

To find out more or book, visit enhance-fitness.com, email info@enhance-fitness.com, or call 07716 506 009.

You’ll find Enhance Fitness at 593 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4ST – just down the road from Tooting. They also have a studio in Clapham Old Town!

*Trial available for new members only.

Get the deepest clean possible for your teeth with Ten Dental’s ‘Airflow’ treatment – available as an add-on to a normal scale & polish or hygiene visit.

Ten Dental co-founder Dr Nik Sisodia tells us more: “The innovative EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master system with Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is a game-changing system, offering the gold standard of dental hygiene treatment.

“The advanced spray technology allows for a powerful treatment, dramatically cleaning and polishing your teeth and reaching all those hard-to-reach areas, whilst remaining extremely gentle and minimally abrasive.

“The system effectively removes biofilm (a sticky film of harmful bacteria), stubborn stains, plaque and discolouration using a combination of warm water, compressed air and very fine powder particles. These components allow for gentle yet thorough cleaning, both above and below the gumline, disrupting the bacteria before it can do any lasting damage.”

To find out more and book in, WhatsApp 07308 716 397, call 020 8675 1798, email hello@tendental.com or pop in!

Ten Dental is located at 156 Balham High Road. You can also visit their website at tendental.com

There are lots of business offering discounts for NHS, emergency service workers and students in Tooting, Earlsfield and Furzedown!

We’ve created a list of businesses offering discounts – visit bit.ly/tootingdiscounts to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!

The results for the Trinity ward (covering parts of Tooting Bec and Balham) by-election have been declared. Cllr Georgiani (Labour Party) won the seat with 1,558 votes. Cllr Georgiani joins Cllr Kirsten Botting (Local Conservatives) as ward councillor for Trinity ward. More info via Wandsworth Council.

A Tooting convenience shop has lost a battle to sell alcohol until 2am, after the Met Police raised concerns this would add to anti-social behaviour and violence in the area. KK Convenience Store (known as Niru) at 82 Tooting High Street applied to extend the hours it could sell alcohol from up to 11pm to 2am every day.

But the Met Police and Wandsworth Council’s environmental services and licensing officers opposed the application, as the shop is in the Tooting Broadway Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ), where applications should be refused if they are deemed likely to add to problems in the area.

Full story via MyLondon.

We’re sad to report that the RSPCA South London charity shop at 71-73 Upper Tooting Road is to close in October.

The charity said on their social media, “To everyone who has shopped, donated or simply popped in for a chat at our Tooting shop, we want you to hear this from us directly.

“After a lot of thought, we have made the difficult decision to close the shop this October. It has been running at a loss for some time, and as a small locally run branch, we simply cannot keep funding that loss without it affecting the animals and the welfare work we exist to do.

“Nothing changes yet. We are open as normal right up until closing, and every visit, every purchase and every bag of stock you donate between now and then still funds real local animal welfare work.

“Thank you for years of support, there is more to come on this soon.”

Find out more about the local charity via their website.

For three years, Tooting resident Daniel Edwards had an explanation for his dodgy tummy – a late night, IBS or, as he joked, a “dodgy kebab”. But when the 43-year-old’s symptoms became impossible to ignore, doctors discovered a 10cm tumour and diagnosed him with stage 3 bowel cancer.

Daniel, a director at Heathrow Airport, said he began having bouts of diarrhoea around once a month in 2021. This continued for three years until he said it came to a head in August 2024, when he feared he would “poo himself” while DJing on a Brighton Pride float alongside Diane Carson from BBC show The Traitors.

Now, the south Londoner is using drag, glittery toilet seats and an inflatable colon to make talking about poo and cancer less taboo, with Booty Call CIC, an LGBTQ+-led community interest company hosting events to raise awareness about bowel cancer.

Full story via My London.

CLOSING DOWN SALE at Star Fabrics in Broadway Market, with fabrics starting at just £1 per metre!

Mr Singh is sadly closing his unit in a few weeks, after 16 years trading in Tooting, and is offering amazing deals on fabrics, abayas, scarves, net curtains, ribbons, accessories, vinyl tablecloths and much more.

📍Unit 105-7 (close to the north entrance), Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0RJ
🕙 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday

The unit will be available for rent after Mr Singh has left – call/message him on 07878 456022 for more details.

Local food charity Be Enriched would like to thank each and every volunteer who supports their weekly Tooting Community Canteen!

The charity says, “Our Community Canteens are spaces of hope, powered by the selflessness of our incredible volunteers. 🥰💛🥹

“The Tooting Community is a shining example of connection and love, where guests come together every Friday lunchtime to share a meal and break free from social isolation.”

Be Enriched has been using food to bring people together, reduce waste and tackle social isolation for people facing socio-economic inequality for over a decade. If you’d like to support their work, please donate or sign up to volunteer via their website.

Free bicycle safety checks in Wandsworth with Dr Bike! 🚲🩺

The team deliver a regular Dr Bike service at Wandsworth’s three main hospitals – St George’s and Springfield in Tooting, and Queen Mary’s in Roehampton. They also run sessions at community spaces in Balham, Battersea, Clapham, Putney, Tooting and Wandsworth Town.

Dr Bike will perform minor adjustments including:

• Safety checks/M check
• Checking that your brakes are working properly
• Pumping up tyres
• Cleaning and oiling chains, time permitting
• Indexing gears, time permitting
• Identifying additional work which may be required
• Offering professional advice and pointing you in the right direction

Please note that electric bikes and hydraulic brakes cannot be checked or fixed.

No need to book – just turn up with your bike and wait for your safety check.

More info and a list of upcoming locations via Wandsworth Council.

COMING SOON TO TOOTING: Sphinx, a Maltese 🇲🇹 Pastizerria, is to open in Tooting Market (in the space that The Lone Fisherman previously occupied). We’ll keep you posted...

Local resident Swati has launched Ainara Nourish, a range of energy balls made from whole foods like dates, nuts, and seeds – plus they are 100% vegan, completely UPF-free, and contain zero refined sugars.

Swati tells us, “We offer exciting flavours like sesame and cranberry, dark cocoa velvet & coconut and cardamom.

“These delicious artisanal bites are an ideal grab-and-go option to power your morning workout, to enjoy as a wholesome afternoon pick-me-up, or a dessert replacement for you and your kids!”

Order by DMing @theainaranourishco on Instagram or via their WhatsApp catalogue at wa.me/c/447349918842. They have discounts running until the end of the month and are offering a free gift to anyone who quotes Tooting Newsie!

Congratulations and good luck to Swati!

Did you know that Tooting High Street and Upper Tooting Road (part of the A24) have Roman roots?

The next time you walk, drive or cycle along these Tooting roads, you’ll be following a route with a history stretching back almost 2,000 years.

The roads lie on the presumed line of Stane Street, the Roman road linking London with Noviomagus Reginorum (modern-day Chichester).

Stane (an old spelling of “stone”, which was commonly used to differentiate paved Roman roads from muddy native trackways) Street was built during the period of Roman rule in Britain, with its route passing through what is now South London, including Tooting.

So while today’s Tooting High Street / Upper Tooting Road is lined with shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, its route has a history stretching all the way back to Roman Britain!

Who was lucky enough (and awake enough!) to catch the lunar eclipse in the very early hours of this morning last week? Tooting resident and photographer Simon was, and captured these fantastic photos over Tooting Common – thanks for sharing!

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Tooting’s St George’s Hospital is currently hosting an exhibition showcasing the history of the hospital. Using artworks from the St George’s Art and Heritage Collection, and items generously reproduced from the City St George’s Archives and Special Collection, this exhibition traces the history of the hospital from its origins at Hyde Park Corner to where it stands today.

This project is part of the “Our Hospital: conserving, curating and responding to St George’s Art and Heritage Collection’ project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and is a three-year project focusing on conserving, cataloguing, reinterpreting and digitising St George’s Hospital’s unique Art and Heritage Collection so it can be enjoyed by many more people.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund believes heritage should be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. As the largest funder for the UK’s heritage they are dedicated to supporting projects that connect people and communities to heritage.

City St George’s Archives and Special Collections preserves records, rare books, artefacts and artworks relating to City St George’s, University of London. The history of St George’s medical school is closely linked with the hospital, and students have benefited from the close relationship since 1733. The Archive is open to all by appointment. For more information please email archives@sgul.ac.uk

The exhibition is in collaboration with Arts St George’s, part of St George’s Hospital Charity, is the arts programme for St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. They provide opportunities for patients, visitors, staff and the wider community to engage with creative activities and enjoy cultural experiences, helping improve the experience of being in hospital.

To find out more and to support their work, visit St George’s Hospital Charity.

You can view the exhibition in the main corridor on the ground floor of The Lanesborough Wing.

We’re sad to report that the RSPCA South London charity shop at 71-73 Upper Tooting Road is to close in October.

The charity said on their social media, “To everyone who has shopped, donated or simply popped in for a chat at our Tooting shop, we want you to hear this from us directly.

“After a lot of thought, we have made the difficult decision to close the shop this October. It has been running at a loss for some time, and as a small locally run branch, we simply cannot keep funding that loss without it affecting the animals and the welfare work we exist to do.

“Nothing changes yet. We are open as normal right up until closing, and every visit, every purchase and every bag of stock you donate between now and then still funds real local animal welfare work.

“Thank you for years of support, there is more to come on this soon.”

Find out more about the local charity via their website.

Fund-raising BARN DANCE at Deen City Farm & Riding School this Saturday 29th August, 5pm-9pm!

Spend a toe-tapping evening dancing the night away and helping raise money for the farm! As well as some incredible live music, there’ll be a BBQ, merch stand, games and chill out area - and of course their BAA bar will be there to serve up refreshments!

Book your tickets HERE.

📍Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Ave, SW19 2RR

September 13th 2026 marks one hundred years of the tube coming to Tooting! To celebrate this centenary, Tooting History Group’s next monthly meeting will be a talk by author and broadcaster Mark Ovenden, speaking about 160 years of design on The London Underground. Mark has published many books on metro systems around the world including “London Underground By Design”.

The meeting takes place at 7.30pm, Tuesday September 8th, at the United Reformed Church, Rookstone Road, SW17 9NQ. And there will be a birthday cake!

More info via tootinghistory.org.uk

Bank Holiday Market! The next Not Just Things Antique, Vintage and Collectables market takes place this Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st of August, 10am-5pm (4pm on Sunday and 9am-3pm on Monday).

The Not Just Things market is located in the Balham Boxing Club near the Tooting Triangle playground off Cavendish Road (under the railway bridge).

For more information, email notjustthings@mail.com

Want to know what events are happening in Tooting, or want to add your own event(s)? Check out our new Tooting Events Page!

Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk, shares what you could buy if you’re looking for more space in the local area...

“This super 3 bedroom home on Streatham Road is just a few minutes walk from Moyser Rd, where you’ll find some brilliant independents, including Next Door Baker. We featured them on Meet The Neighbours earlier this year (go check it out if you missed it) and had the loveliest chat with the ladies behind it, who are going from strength to strength.

“Inside the house, you’ve got space that works hard: an office or gym (take your pick) complete with its own cloakroom, tucked at the rear of a gorgeous south-facing garden. There’s a bright bay-windowed living room, generous bedrooms, and a bathroom with a freestanding tub and separate walk-in shower.

“Add in air conditioning and heated flooring, and this one’s punching well above its price point. Upstairs, there’s also a huge loft with real potential for a further bedroom and en-suite, subject to the necessary permissions of course.

“And the location backs it all up: Tooting (Thameslink), Tooting Broadway tube and Streatham/Streatham Common stations are all close by, plus the Commons for those long dog walks.

“Born and raised in Tooting. Looking after a small handful of homes across Tooting, Balham and Streatham personally.”

Need some property advice? Email Chuk at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!

2 FOR 1 OFFER at Humm London, a nervous system care studio in Merton Abbey Mills (info below).

HUMM London has been created by Jade, a local mum of two whose own experience with anxiety led her to discover just how powerful sound healing and nervous system care can be.

Inside you’ll find immersive sound baths, breathwork, yin yoga, meditation, reiki and deeply restorative experiences, designed to help you slow down, switch off and reconnect with yourself.

Jade tells us, “HUMM was created from my experience with anxiety, leading to a space made with love and care, where every detail has been thoughtfully considered to help you feel calmer from the moment you walk through the door.

“Our customers tell us they leave feeling lighter, calmer and more grounded, that they sleep incredibly afterwards, and that HUMM gives them a level of relaxation they struggle to find anywhere else. Many come back again and again.”

✨ And if you’ve never visited HUMM before, you can experience it with someone you love with a 2 FOR 1 offer for new customers. ✨

Book your first session and bring a friend, or have 2 sessions for yourself.

No experience needed. Just come in, get comfortable and let Humm take care of the rest.

📍 HUMM London, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19

🎟 Book HERE.

It’s Back To School in the next couple of weeks – and if your kids need new uniforms, gym kit or swimwear, then I & A Fashions in Tooting are here to help!

They have school shirts, trousers, skirts and sports kit to fit children from ages 2 to 17, as well as coats, accessories & more!

I & A Fashions have been kitting out children in school uniform for local schools since 1993 and owner Mohammed (a former pupil at Graveney School, Tooting) is keen for more local residents to discover his huge store at 84 Mitcham Road.

The store was due to move to being an online-only business at the start of the year, but there’s since been a change of plan. and I&A will be keeping the physical shop open for the foreseeable future.

Mohammed tells us more about their school uniforms, “90% of our uniforms are made here in the UK, and are much better quality and more long-lasting than the school clothing you’ll find in the likes of Asda and Lidl. We also sell uniform all year round - not just at peak season!

“As well as supplying general uniform items, we also supply specific uniforms (including blazers, ties and accessories) for local schools, Fircroft School, Penwortham Primary, Gatton Primary and Trinity St Mary’s in Balham. If you’re a local school, we’d love to chat about becoming your local uniform supplier!”

I & A Fashions is located at 84 Mitcham Road, Tooting, open 7 days a week from 10am (11am Sunday). You can also call 020 8767 8613 or email info@iafashions.co.uk

12-WEEK “BACK TO SCHOOL” AUTUMN BOOTCAMP starting Tuesday September 1st on Tooting Common with Combat Conditioning Tooting for just £150!

​Ready to get strong, build real fitness, and look forward to your workouts? George is kicking off his next 12-week block – after 7 years of proven results.

What to expect:

​💪 12 Weeks of Unlimited Classes for £150
📅 Sessions Every Weekday – mostly before 9am (so you’re set before work), with some later options available.
🏋️ Varied Workouts – a rotation of Strength-focused, Cardio-focused, and high-energy Combination sessions.
🎯 No Fads, No Gimmicks – they stick to the time-tested basics of strength and conditioning done properly.
🤝 An Unbeatable Community – Supportive, highly motivated members with zero egos or attitudes.
📍 Local training on Tooting Common – Rain or shine, Combat Conditioning delivers real progress in the park all year round.
👟 Personal Training Also Available if you want 1-on-1 focus.

​Whether you’re looking to jumpstart your autumn routine, level up your strength, or find a community that keeps you accountable, this is for you.

​⚠️ Spaces are limited to 20 to keep class quality high.

Book via the Combat Conditioning website.

There are lots of business offering discounts for NHS, emergency service workers and students in Tooting, Earlsfield and Furzedown!

We’ve created a list of businesses offering discounts – visit bit.ly/tootingdiscounts to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!

We’re sad to report that Chris (The Lone Fisherman) has permanently closed his unit in Tooting Market. We’ll keep you posted as to who will be occupying the unit next.

We wish Chris all the best for the future – follow his Instagram for news of his next venture.

We’re sad to report that James Barbers in Tooting Market has closed; however, the popular local barber still has a branch not too far away in Wimbledon Park. More info via jamesbarbers.co.uk.

Another barber is due to move in to the empty premises soon. We’ll keep you posted...

Shoezone, at 55-57 Mitcham Road in Tooting, has announced that they’ll be permanently closing on Monday 7th September. Watch this space for more details...

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Can’t decide what sushi to have? At Tooting’s NAMI Sushi, you don’t have to, with their All You Can Eat offer!

🍣 Prefer to choose your favourites from their à la carte menu? Nami has you covered!

🥢 Not really a sushi person, but everyone else is? Don’t worry, Nami’s hot food menu has plenty to choose from, including Chicken Katsu Curry, Prawn Katsu Curry, Veg Katsu Curry, Soba, Veg Yakisoba. and more. 🔥

So whether you’re after unlimited sushi, your favourite rolls, or something hot and comforting, there’s something for everyone at NAMI. 🤍

Fresh, premium, and made with care – your table, your choice, your NAMI experience.

Vegan, veggie & gluten free options available, and all food is halal.

Book via namisushi.co.uk

📍 NAMI Sushi Bar, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High St, SW17 0SN

Vermicelli x Indie Wine Club pairing collaboration, every Wednesday in September in Tooting Market! 🍕🍷🍝

Starting on Wednesday 2nd September, Vermicelli will be serving delicious pasta and pizza, paired with fabulous wine from Indie Wine Club!

Vermicelli and Indie Wine Club tell us, “Good food deserves good wine, so this collab just made sense to us! We love matching the right glass to the right plate, and Vermicelli’s menu, plus Indie Wine’s selection, gives us so much to play with. Come join us every Wednesday in September!”

🎟️ vermicelli-restaurants.co.uk
🗓️ Every Wednesday in September, 5pm-10pm
📍 Vermicelli & Indie Wine Club, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High St, SW17 0SN

Following the sad news that country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, a reminder that her legacy lives on here in Wandsworth (including Tooting), where every child up to age five can still receive a free book every month through her Imagination Library.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library was founded in 1995 by the country music legend to inspire a lifelong love of reading in young children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Young readers can benefit from a completely free, age-appropriate book every month from birth until their fifth birthday. It is open to all children aged 0-5.

The project is supported by funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and delivered by Dolly Parton’s charity, The Dollywood Foundation.

Dolly said of The Imagination Library, “I have always known that if we encourage children to dream, we give them the chance to live those dreams. Having books at home is the perfect way to open a child’s mind to a world of imagination, and I am so proud that my Imagination Library has reached so many children over the years.

“Now children living in your community will receive the gift of reading. I hope that we’ll soon grow the programme to reach many more children and inspire a love of reading that will last a lifetime.”

More info, including how to register, via Wandsworth Council.

Farewell, Dolly. You’ll be much missed, but your legacy lives on!

Bargain Town has opened at 234-250 Mitcham Road, (where Wandsworth Oasis was previously located), selling homeware, toiletries, kitchenware, rugs and more. Check in-store for opening times.

The store is operating under a temporary lease until a permanent business tenant takes over the premises.

COMING SOON TO TOOTING: Bucket Biryani is to open at 70 Mitcham Road, where Chicken City was previously located. We’ll keep you posted...

Bargain Town has recently re-opened at 61-63 Tooting High Street after Tesco cancelled their original plan to open at the premises. The shop, which also has a new branch at 234-250 Mitcham Road, sells homeware, toiletries, kitchenware and more.

Another shop with no signage, but selling similar goods, has also opened at 51 Tooting High Street, where Three was previously located.

Both stores are operating under temporary leases until permanent business tenants take over the premises.

COMING SOON TO TOOTING: Feel Good Coffee is to open a branch at 86 Mitcham Road (where Metin was previously located).

Feel Good, a social enterprise run by local charity regenerate, serves speciality coffee, pastries, and snacks, and supports local young people who are facing barriers to employment.

Feel Good offers young people work opportunities as baristas, alongside training and mentoring support. Plus, for every coffee you buy, they fund a meal for a child in need.

More info via their website. They plan to open in October. We’ll keep you posted…

Meximö has opened at 39 Upper Tooting Road, serving Mexican Desi fusion food – examples include Chicken Tikka Tacos, slow-cooked Beef Quesadillas, Mexican loaded Nachos, and more!

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available and all food is halal.

Open 12pm-11pm every day (with breakfast coming soon from 7am) for eat-in and takeaway, with delivery to come. More info via Meximö.

Congratulations and good luck to Muzamil, Naseer, Faisal, Zobia, and the team!

Traid has opened a charity shop at 57-59 Tooting High Street (previously half of the premises occupied by Bargain Town), selling adults’ and children’s clothing (including vintage), shoes, accessories and more! They also take donations of clothes, accessories, shoes, books and bric-a-brac.

Open 10am-6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am-5pm Sunday.

Congratulations and good luck to Katya, Isabella, and the team!

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Congratulations to Tooting’s Lily Bassett, who’s won her fourth European Gold Boxing Medal at the U19 European Championships, at just 16 years old!

Lily tells us, “I’m incredibly proud to have won my fourth European title! It’s something that means so much to me, especially after all the hard work, training and sacrifices that have gone into getting here.

“Representing England in Serbia was an amazing experience, and I’m so proud to have brought home another European title.

“I’d like to say a huge thank you to my coach Marcus, who I honestly believe is the greatest coach in the world, and to all the coaches at TM Boxing Gym for everything they do for me. I’m also incredibly grateful to the England Boxing coaches, my family and everyone who continues to support me throughout my journey.

“I’m now looking forward to my next challenge and continuing to work hard towards my dreams!”

Lily continues to make her mark on the international stage as 4x European Champion, 3x GB Tri-Nations Champion, 4x National Champion, London Champion, 2x Box Cup Champion, 2x Golden Girl Champion, BOXAM Champion, WWBC Champion, Nations Cup Champion, and U19 World Boxing Futures Cup Champion!

Lily’s attention now turns to representing Team GB at the Youth Olympic Games in Senegal later this year.

Follow Lily’s journey on her Instagram.

Herne Hill Harriers hosted the British Milers Club at their home track in Tooting Bec on Wednesday evening, welcoming an international field of athletes and a packed crowd for a night of high-quality middle-distance racing.

Athletes competed across the 800m, 1500m and 3000m, with more than £9,000 in prize money on offer.

The packed grounds provided the backdrop as athletes competed for victory, personal bests and meeting records, with several standout performances throughout the evening.

The Men’s 800m saw American Sean Dolan, representing Atlanta Track Club Elite, take the win in 1:46.30.

Dolan’s victory was one of the highlights of a competitive evening, with the international field producing a fast-paced race in front of the Tooting Bec crowd.

In the Women’s 1500m, Melissa Courtney-Bryant produced one of the performances of the night, winning in 4:06.29.

The European and Commonwealth Games medallist’s time set a new British Milers Club meeting record, adding another highlight to an already impressive evening of racing.

The Men’s 1500m delivered a highly competitive race, with Henry Jonas coming out on top in 3:35.31.

The B race was won by James West, who crossed the line in 3:37.21, underlining the depth of the field across both races.

The Women’s 3000m produced another standout performance as Emily Parker took victory in 8:57.97.

Parker’s winning time represented an eight-second personal best and saw her come within just 0.36 seconds of the meeting record set by Georgie Grgec in 2024.

Herne Hill Harriers would like to thank MarketAxess and Maurten for their support in bringing the event to the track, as well as the athletes, officials, volunteers and spectators who contributed to a memorable evening of racing.

Herne Hill Harriers is a community amateur sports club who welcome athletes of all ages from 11 upwards interested in track and field, road running or cross country races. More info on their website.

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More photos of the event on our Instagram and Facebook.

Members of The Furzedown Project have recently been enjoying a range of free activities at Tooting’s Springfield Park, thanks to support from South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, encouraging creativity, wellbeing and social interaction.

There was a walk & talk with local historian Geoff Simmons (including a happy chance meeting with Dr Bike!), who shared fascinating stories on the Park’s history, as well as future plans.

The Project’s art group got creative amongst the sunflowers, led by local artist Lucinda Denning. And the photography group got up close to nature, sharing tips and ideas. The Gardeners’ Group will soon be visiting the Share Garden Centre and checking out the newly planted parklands.

In September there’ll be an opportunity to view the art and photos, and members will share stories and insights from the summer at a musical tea party at Toast Stores, located in the park.

New members are always welcome to join the Project’s fun & friendly groups and activities! Find out more via The Furzedown Project website – and you can see more photos of the Springfield Park visit on our Instagram and Facebook feeds!

LIVE MUSIC AND MORE at Tooting’s House of Ora – and it all starts TONIGHT – plus SPECIAL OFFERS for our readers!

📅 🎵 🍸 THURSDAY AUGUST 20TH – SOUL EVOLUTION BY DIA DAY & BRIAN HENRY. 7pm-10.30pm – tickets HERE (50% OFF tickets for our readers)!

📅 🎵 FRIDAY AUGUST 21ST – MAYONNAISE: One of the most talented bands from the Pinoy alt rock scene + guests, live from 8pm. Tickets HERE.

📅 🎵 SATURDAY AUGUST 22ND, 6pm to 2am – DENHAM AUDIO & MIXTRESS + guests will bring some of the UK’s most exciting underground sounds to Tooting! Free entry until 10pm, late tickets HERE (50% OFF tickets for our readers)!

📅 🎵 FRIDAY AUGUST 28TH – PRE-CARNIVAL FLAG PARTY! Killerwatt Carnival Sound will be hosting this special music event, 6pm-2am (including FREE face-painting for children 6pm-8pm) - just turn up!

📧 info@houseofora.co.uk
📍 48A Mitcham Rd, SW17 9NA

A free exhibition of Balham, Streatham and Tooting runs until the end of this month at The Woodfield Pavilion on Tooting Common!

All artwork featured, depicts or is inspired by our local neighbourhoods, and features local landmarks, residential back streets and more!

Open every day until Sunday 30th August at the Woodfield Pavilion, 16A Abbotswood Road, SW16 1AP. Full info and opening times on their website.

⭐ SUPPORT YOUNG FOUNDERS IN TOOTING ⭐

Local youth charity Business Launchpad (powered by Tooting Works) hosts its next Showcase Event on Tuesday 25th August!

For the first time, a new cohort of founders will be showcasing their businesses, products and services they’ve been developing through the Business Launchpad Pathways Programme.

From tech apps to beauty products, fashion to food, there will be a variety of new businesses to meet.

✨ Connect with ambitious young founders
✨ Explore products, services and prototypes
✨ Hear live pitches and participants’ stories
✨ Mentoring opportunities
✨ Build new partnerships and collaborations
✨ Support the next generation of business leaders

📅 Tuesday 25 August 2026
🕔 5pm-7pm
📍Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, London SW17 9SH
🎟️ Get your free ticket HERE.

Tooting litter pick this Sunday 23rd August from 11am, with Tooting Tidy! 🚮

The local volunteer-led litter-picking group will be covering the residential streets down Upper Tooting Road towards Tooting Broadway.

Meet at Tooting Bec station at 11am. All equipment provided – plus a free coffee from Forty Coffee afterwards!

More info via the Tooting Tidy Instagram.

Join Small Biz Network for the first in a series of Networking and Marketing Workshops on Wednesday 16th September at Tooting Works.

The workshops are an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs and side hustlers to meet like-minded people, share experiences, discuss challenges and improve their marketing.

The first workshop will focus on Marketing Strategy on a Page, giving participants a simple way to bring their marketing efforts together, get clarity on what they’re doing and create a plan they can use for their business.

The session will include time to review or create a Marketing Strategy on a Page, as well as facilitated group discussion, shared experiences, feedback and ideas.

Participants can expect to gain more marketing clarity, have a simple marketing plan in place, share their marketing challenges, get feedback and ideas from other business owners and commit to practical actions.

This is the first of six workshops covering different areas of marketing. The following workshops will cover Brand and Messaging, Website and SEO, Social Media, Email Marketing, and Partnerships.

The final workshop will bring everything together in a marketing playbook covering all six areas that participants can use for their business.

Tickets for the first workshop are £30 Early Bird, with the regular price £40.

Ticket price includes refreshments and a light lunch.

To find out more and book a place, visit smallbiznetwork.co.uk

GARDEN PLANTERS NEEDED IN FURZEDOWN! 🌱 Furzedown Primary School’s playground upgrade is underway, and they need helping hands on Wednesday 26th August to do some planting! 🌿

🧤 Bring gloves + tools if you have them
🌱 No gardening experience required – plant donations welcome
⚠️ Adults only please, as the playground is still a work site 🚧👷🏼‍♀️

Open to all – you don’t have to be parents at the school.

📅 Wednesday 26th August
⏰ From 8.30am, with most hands needed from 10am. Drop in anytime, for as long as you can.
📍 Furzedown Primary School, Welham Road, SW17 9TJ

Visit bit.ly/furzedownplanting for more info.

You may recognise Tooting resident Iain, who’s turned a terminal brain cancer diagnosis into an extraordinary personal mission – taking on huge physical challenges as part of his goal to break a charity world record without asking anyone for a donation.

Iain will be running a FREE in-person fitness class on Tooting Common this Tuesday 25th of August at 18:34 – and he’ll also be teaching an online live stream class at 12:34pm that day if you’re not able to attend in person! To take part, sign up to Iain’s newsletter HERE.

Ians tells us, “All classes are designed to include people of every fitness level. Do not think you’re unfit to join in. Everyone starts at the ‘unfit’ level.

“The class is specifically for the small awkward support muscles we tend to neglect for running all distances – a lot of single leg balance stuff. The end of the class will be very intense (if you want to push yourself) but will only be for 4 minutes.

“These free classes will help raise money for cancer research, because it will attract fitness and health related sponsorships. And if you didn’t already know, it’s my life ambition to break a charity world record without asking for donations from everyday people. I just need people to follow my Instagram account.

“Bring your own water!”

Find out more about Iain and the amazing work he does via his gofundme page.

Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk highlights what you can secure within a certain budget...

“£475,000 in Tooting – what does that actually buy you right now? Swipe through 👉🏾 to see two homes on the market today.

“Tooting is spoiled for choice when it comes to independent coffee shops and places to eat; honestly there are too many brilliant ones to count. Blueprint Coffee, Arêvery, and Mud on the coffee (brunch) front, and Smoke & Salt, Royal Mahal, and Rick’s Dining Room if you’re hungry – all of them featured on my ‘Meet The Neighbours’ series, so have a browse and get a feel for why buying a home here should be on your bingo card.

“But that’s really just scratching the surface, as there are so many other fantastic spots with their own vibe still to discover (and yes, more ‘Meet The Neighbours’ are coming...watch this space 👀).

“Then there’s the open space to convince yourself you’re ‘outdoorsy’: Tooting Common, obviously, plus Springfield Park, Tooting’s newest green space, which just turned one (happy birthday, Springfield Park 🎂).

“It’s the kind of place where the barista knows your order and your neighbour still waves at you even after that bin day mix-up. Community isn’t just a buzzword here!

“And the money bit: with a 10% deposit, you could be looking at around £2,250/month based on rates at the time of writing. For accurate figures (because I’m an estate agent, not a mortgage wizard), get in touch with an expert like independent mortgage advisor Katy Eatenton.

“Fancy a closer look at Glasford Street or Longley Road? Or want to be first to know when the next ones land? I’ve got a few more coming to market over the next few weeks. Either way, my DMs are always open, no pressure at all.

“Born and raised in Tooting. Looking after a small handful of homes across Tooting, Balham and Streatham personally.”

Need some property advice? Email Chuk at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!

Legendary Clapham nightclub Infernos London are hosting a special ‘90’s Ibiza Classics’ party on Bank Holiday Sunday 30th August – & they’ve got an exclusive offer for Newsie readers!

Grab your tickets in advance for just £5 (50% OFF) for entry before midnight, via the link below.👇

And here’s the fun bit: every person who buys a £5 advance ticket gets to spin the disco wheel on the night – with the golden ticket prize being an INFERNOS BLACK CARD: unlimited free Q-jump entry for the winner plus a guest, for an entire year! The only other person to hold one? Margot Robbie! 🌟

Join Infernos on Bank Holiday Sunday for a night of Old Skool 90’s Classics and Balearic beats in Playa del Clapham! Expect 2-4-1 Buzzballs for sundowners, prizes for the best beachwear, and tonnes of disco attitude with all the vacay vibes!

🎟️ Grab your £5 advance tickets HERE.

Infernos is located at 146 Clapham High St, SW4 7UH.

Meet Reece Robinson, Commercial Vehicle Specialist at Howden Insurance Tooting. Reece is inviting local tradespeople to take a moment to review their insurance and make sure they’re properly covered, as recent figures remain concerning.

Reece tells us, “Nearly 42% of tool thefts happen directly from vehicles, making vans the number one risk area. With tools often left inside overnight, it’s no surprise they’re a common target.

“Even with the right precautions, things can still go wrong. That’s why having the right insurance in place matters. The right cover can help with replacing stolen tools, repairing damage, and getting you back on the road with less disruption.

“Your van is more than just a way to get from A to B. It’s your mobile workshop, your storage space, and a key part of keeping your work moving. Unfortunately, that also makes it a target for thieves, especially if tools are kept inside.

“Around three quarters of tradespeople (74%) say they’ve been a victim, with nearly one in three affected more than once. When tools are stolen, the impact is

immediate. Jobs are delayed, income is disrupted, and many are forced to borrow equipment just to keep working.

“At Howden, we take the time to understand how our clients work and what they rely on day to day. If your van is locked and your tools are stored inside overnight at your home or business address, we can help ensure you’re protected. It’s about helping you look after your van, your tools and your income, so one incident doesn’t set you back.”

You can visit Reece and the team at Howden Tooting, 149/155 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PG, call 0208 672 3375, or find out more at: www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/tooting

* Source: Nearly half of tool theft is from vehicles | Howden Insurance

If you’re recovering from an injury, or you’ve been putting off getting back to fitness because you’re worried about making things worse, Enhance Fitness in Earlsfield can help you get moving again safely and with confidence – just like they’ve helped local resident Rob!

Rob had an awkward fall while snowboarding earlier this year and injured his shoulder blade. Keen to regain his fitness but nervous about putting too much strain on his shoulder, he turned to the team at Enhance.

They started him with 1:1 PT, helping him strengthen his shoulders and rebuild his range of movement, before progressing him onto their 6 Week Transformation Trial. Rob absolutely smashed it – and he hasn’t looked back since!

And Rob’s not alone. In fact, over 80% of people who complete Enhance’s 6 Week Transformation Trial come to them with a previous injury or ongoing niggle – so you’re in very good company, and very good hands!

Enhance Fitness founder Shane Rutherford, who has an extensive background in sports rehabilitation, tells us, “So many people avoid the gym because they’re worried about making an old injury worse – but that’s exactly where we can help. You don’t need to be pain-free or super fit before starting with us.

“Every 6 Week Trial begins with a 1:1 Movement & Body Composition Screen, so we can understand your body, your history and your goals. From there, your training is tailored specifically to you – your coach adapts every exercise around your movement, experience and ability. And because we train in small groups, you get plenty of individual attention and coaching throughout.

“Our aim isn’t just to help you lose weight – it’s to help you move better, get stronger, rebuild your confidence, and get back on track safely.”

If you’re ready to get back to fitness – but want to do it safely and with the right support – find out more about Enhance Fitness and their 6 Week Transformation Trial.

Email info@enhance-fitness.com, call 07716 506 009, or visit enhance-fitness.com

📍 593 Garratt Lane, SW18 4ST – and also in Clapham Old Town.

Wandsworth resident Matt has launched Beyond Weekends, a new travel company built around the simple idea that life is too short to save all the good stuff for two days a week! And he has a special offer for Tooting Newsie readers – see below! 👇

Beyond Weekends runs small group retreats at private villas in genuinely extraordinary places. Each retreat is designed to feel like the trip you always meant to book – a private chef cooks every meal using local produce, all drinks are included, and the activities are chosen to stretch you just enough. The group is small by design, and strangers become friends by the end.

Their first retreat takes place at Villa Megalo on the east coast of Mykonos, from 29th September to 3rd October 2026. The villa sits steps from Lia Beach, with an infinity pool, a hot tub, and al fresco dining for the whole group, who have exclusive use of the villa.

The four days are a mix of adventure and long, unhurried evenings. Think a full day on a private yacht, a coastal hike with the island spread out below you, a hands-on cookery class with the chef, and one evening in Mykonos Town, before a final Greek barbecue under the stars back at the villa. Airport transfers are included. You just need to sort your flight.

This is also Beyond Weekends’ very first retreat, which means being part of the story from the beginning. Founder guests get priority access and a preferential rate on every future retreat. Tooting Newsie guests get 10% off with code TOONEW10 with rooms starting from £1,000 per person.

Spaces are limited. Full details and booking via Beyond Weekends.

There are lots of business offering discounts for NHS, emergency service workers and students in Tooting, Earlsfield and Furzedown!

We’ve created a list of businesses offering discounts – visit bit.ly/tootingdiscounts to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!

Downing Street has issued a temporary GB-wide ban on the sale of disposable barbecue and brought in the military to help deal with wildfires as Andy Burnham urged people not to risk lives in “tinderbox” Britain this weekend, reports The Guardian.

He said it was necessary to bring in a temporary ban on disposable barbecues from today, asking retailers to withdraw them from sale, as he spoke of the “absolutely devastating” wildfires.

“Please think about the situation we are in,” he said. “Britain is a tinderbox right now. Setting a fire in any outdoor setting is a risk to people’s homes and other people’s lives.”

Full story via The Guardian.

Bus Stop K (and a section of bus lane) on Tooting High Street – just outside Sainsbury’s/South Thames College – is temporarily closed while Thames Water undergoes works in the area.

The bus stop serves southbound routes 57, 131, 219, 493, G1 and N155.

The bus stop will re-open at 4pm on 04 September 2026. Transport for London (TfL) advises passengers to please use the next available stop to catch your bus.

The work by Thames Water is part of their project to upgrade the clean water main along the A24. More info via Thames Water.

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🌞 KIDS EAT FREE THIS SUMMER at Vermicelli in Tooting Market! 🍕🍝

Vermicelli are offering FREE meals for all children aged 12 and under with every paying adult.

Enjoy Vermicelli’s fresh, homemade pasta and artisan sourdough pizzas – bring your little ones, bring your appetite, and let the kids enjoy a delicious meal on Vermicelli!

Vegetarian, vegan and halal options available.

Booking via the Vermicelli website.

📍 Vermicelli, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN
🍕 Fresh sourdough pizza
🍝 Homemade pasta

Eat-in only. Offer ends Tuesday 25th August 2026. Ts and Cs apply.

Tooting Community Kitchen (TCK) volunteers served fruit, veg, bread, pastries, pakoras, home made meals, and biryani from Royal Mahal Tooting, to 46 guests on Saturday evening (15th August), outside Tooting Islamic Centre on Upper Tooting Road!

The good people of Tooting were especially generous donating to their collection tin too, so TCK would like to thank their neighbours for their generosity!

TCK aims to help alleviate poverty in SW London by helping feed the homeless and those in need, and provide them with other vital resources. If you’d like to volunteer, donate, or help out in any way, you can find out more via their website.

📷 Tooting Community Kitchen

Good luck to British endurance athlete and Tooting resident, Jack Jarvis, who’s currently undertaking a 13,000km run from Beijing to London to raise £1m for brain tumour charity brainstrust.

Jarvis set off on Tuesday 11 August, launching what is believed to be the longest continuous run home ever attempted. The £1m target would enable brainstrust to significantly expand the number of people it supports and increase access to specialist coaching, information and guidance.

His departure comes as British swimmer and Commonwealth Games medallist Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour in 2023, has been speaking publicly about the urgent need for greater funding for brain cancer research and better access to clinical trials.

Jack tells us, “Standing at the start line here, it hits you how big this really is. There’s no easy way home from here, I just have to keep moving forward, day after day.

“I’m doing something that feels gigantic in scale because that’s what I’m asking people to support. It’s going to be long, it’s going to hurt, and that’s the point. I’d love to raise £1m for brainstrust. My grandfather died from brain cancer, so this is something I carry with me every step of the way.”

Jack will run 50km a day (the equivalent of more than a marathon every day) for around eight months, crossing 17 countries and two continents before finishing at Trafalgar Square in London in March 2027. The journey will take him from Beijing through Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe, before reaching the UK capital. A small support crew will travel alongside him in a camper van, acting as a mobile base for recovery, navigation and logistics during the expedition.

Jarvis is no stranger to long-distance challenges. In 2022 he became the first person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and completed an ultra-endurance crossing of the Atacama Desert in the same year. In 2025 he completed a 56-day row from New York to the UK.

To find out more about Jack’s journey and to donate, visit brainstrust.org.uk

South West London’s Riverside Radio is launching live and full commentary of AFC Wimbledon home matches this season, allowing Dons fans who can’t get to Plough Lane to follow every kick of the action!

The community radio station will broadcast from the Cherry Red Records Stadium throughout the 2026/27 season, with commentary available on DAB+ Digital Radio across South West London and online for AFC Wimbledon supporters wherever they are.

The first full commentary will be on Saturday 22 August, when AFC Wimbledon take on Reading in League One at Plough Lane.

The live commentaries will form part of the Riverside Radio Sports Show, which broadcasts every Saturday, 2pm-6pm.

The programme will also bring listeners the latest from sporting fixtures across South West London, together with interviews and reports from local clubs, players, coaches and community sports organisations.

AFC Wimbledon supporters will be able to hear the live home commentaries on DAB+ Digital Radio across South West London, online at RiversideRadio.com, through radio listening apps or on a smart speaker by asking it to ‘Play Riverside Radio’.

Coming soon to Wandsworth Common: ZaNou,a family-run cafe offering specialty coffee and brunch, is opening at 4 Bellevue Parade )where Flotsam & Jetsam used to be located).

They hope to open this autumn. We’ll keep you posted!

Flame & Bun, serving burgers, grilled chicken, pizza, doner kebabs, fries and more, has opened at 83 Tooting High Street.

Vegetarian options available, and all food is halal. Open 12pm-1am Sunday to Thursday, 12pm-3am Friday and Saturday, for eat-in and takeaway.

Congratulations and good luck to the team!

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Our weekly newsletter is sponsored by Tooting’s family-run Lahore Karahi – a local institution since 1995! – who are currently offering 20% OFF all collection orders when you order direct via their website at lahorekarahi.co.uk. Ts & Cs apply.

Events coming up at Tooting’s House of Ora!

📅 🎵 FRIDAY 14th AUGUST - LONDON MUSIC SHOWCASE
Expect a mix of indie rock, alt rock and everything in between as some of London’s most exciting up-and-coming artists perform. Featuring RIA RUA • SUNSARA • IONA TRAINER • DIRT3. Doors: 6:40pm | Ends: 10pm. Tickets £12.78 HERE.
House DJ from 10.00pm-2.00am, free entry

📅 SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH

5pm-7pm:🍸 Discover the Soplica VODKA WORLD POP-UP, a unique 90-minute tasting experience featuring 45 incredible flavours to explore. Sample a huge range of cocktails and drinks, discover your favourites and enjoy the evening with friends. ✨
£25 per person • Limited spaces available. Tickets HERE.

10pm-2am: IKON 🌈 Welcome to the IKONic new chapter of QUEER NIGHTLIFE. 🌈 Expect a carefully curated mix of house, techno and high-energy dance music, powered by a state-of-the-art sound system and a crowd ready to celebrate queer culture in South West London. Tickets from £12 at Outsavvy.

📅 🎵 🍸 SUNDAY AUGUST 16TH
1pm-7pm: Killerwatt Carnival Sound is spinning the music for a special VODKA afternoon. Join Fat Freddie M & GBS for soul, disco, reggae music old and new while you take in the 45 flavours of Soplica Vodka! Tickets on door.

Enquiries: info@wearehouseofora.co.uk

📍 House of ORA, 48A Mitcham Rd, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9NA

Crispin and Esme Green are 2026 Artists in Residence at Furzedown’s Sprout Arts throughout August, offering a series of free workshops, talks and activities, exploring intergenerational stories of place, heritage and connection.

Crispin has worked in the voluntary sector, with prisoners and the homeless on art projects, and Esme is the Founder of Creative Voices Collective, a creative wellbeing organisation.

Esme is running creative workshops on heritage and personal connections to people and places, with fun sessions using collage, painting, lino prints and a chance to ‘Sing Out’.

Crispin will host talks – ‘The Lost Hospital of Tooting’ by the Tooting History Group, ‘Books, Bombs & Art’ with historian Jeanne Rathbone, and ‘Prisons’ with an assembled panel discussion. The residency will end with a celebratory community get-together.

Open 11am-5pm Wednesday-Saturday until 29th August – all welcome!

All workshops and talks are free. Visit sproutarts.com for more info.

📍 Sprout Arts, 74 Moyser Road, SW16 6SQ

The Leather Bottle in Earlsfield has lots of upcoming events, with something for everyone! See below for booking details. 👇

Do Afternoon Tea Week the Leather Bottle way! Until 16th of August, pick from bottomless tea to a glass of bubbles – or level up with a Warners Gin pairing! Pre-booking only.

The pub will be hosting a Teddy Bear’s Picnic (with a children’s entertainer) on Friday 21st August, with slots at 1pm and 2pm slots depending on kids’ ages.

And try your hand at pottery painting on Friday 28th August!

For full info and booking for any and all of these events, visit their website.

📍 Leather Bottle, 538 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield SW17 0NY

🌎🔥 GLOBAL STREET FOOD FIESTA IS COMING TO TOOTING! 🔥🌍

Get ready for a night of food from around the world, plus drinks, live music and good vibes at Broadway Market Tooting! 🥘🍔🍣🍹🎶

🎧 Live DJ
🎸 Live Band
🌎 Global food & drinks
🔥 Exclusive food & drink offers

🎟️ FREE ENTRY
📅 20th August
⏰ From 7PM
📍 Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0SP

🎟️ GET YOUR FREE TICKET via Eventbrite.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: You’ll only be able to claim the exclusive discounts and offers if you have your FREE Eventbrite ticket. Simply show your ticket at participating units to receive their offer.

Grab your ticket, bring your friends and come hungry! 🌎🔥🥂

The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 15th August, in seven locations around Wandsworth, including Tooting. Skips will close when they’re full, or 12 noon – whichever comes first.

Mega Skip Days are an opportunity for people to dispose of bulky items for free. Large skips are placed in neighbourhoods around the borough for all local residents to use.

The skips are open to residents of the London Borough of Wandsworth only. Proof of address may be required on the day.

More info, including details of what you can bring and when & where the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council.

Thinking about selling before the year is out? 🏡 Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk has a 5-point checklist to help put you on the right path...

“Pricing is the big one. If it feels too high to you, and your agent’s locking you into a 3 or 4 month contract, chances are your instinct is spot on.

“Timing matters too. September has always been one of the strongest months, with buyers returning from summer holidays with a genuine goal of being settled in their new home before the year ends. It’s also a great time to make a change if you’ve been considering it. A new agent can bring a fresh approach, strategy and energy. Your home then appears ‘new’ to buyers, landing fresh in their search notifications rather than looking stale.

“Don’t underestimate the small stuff either. A tidy front garden, a fresh coat of paint on the door, little jobs around the home, they all add up the moment a buyer walks through.

“On solicitors, if you trust your agent, trust who they recommend. If you’d rather choose your own, just have an honest chat with them about their workload first – this can make or break your timeline.

“And finally, whoever you choose to sell with, don’t get locked into a long tie-in agreement. You should always feel free to make the right choice for you.

“If you’re on the fence about listing, let’s have that coffee. ☕️

“And don’t panic....if September/October feels too soon then January isn’t too far away!

“Born and raised in Tooting. Looking after a small handful of homes across Tooting, Balham and Streatham personally. 🤍”

See the full post HERE.

Need some property advice? Email Chuk at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!

Pilates Club at Tooting’s Instant Physio has launched, led by Physio and Pilates instructor Niamh – with a FREE screening session for Tooting Newsie readers (see below).

Niamh tells us, “The club has only been running for a couple of weeks, and we’ve already had one member able to touch her toes for the first time in years. Another said it just feels good to have her muscles ache (in a good way!) again – without flaring up an old injury.

“Our classes are small, with a maximum of four people. And as I’m also a physiotherapist, I have a deep knowledge of how to treat injuries, so you get the best of both worlds.”

Special offer for Tooting Newsie readers: your initial screening session with Niamh (normally £83) is free when you sign up to any group class package. Just mention this when you book HERE.

Instant Physio is a leading physio clinic in Tooting for physiotherapy, strength training and clinical massage, helping you recover faster and stay active for life.

📍261 Balham High Road, Tooting Bec (opposite The Sewing Shop)
📞 020 3488 2698 | 🔗 instantphysio.co.uk
🕘 Mon–Thurs: 8am–8pm | Fri: 8am–4pm | Sat: 8am–12pm

If you have chipped, cracked or broken teeth, local dentist, Ten Dental on Balham High Road are experts in the provision of composite bonding treatment to repair them – and get them looking like new!

Ten Dental co-founder, Nik Sisodia tells us how it works, “Composite bonding uses tooth-coloured composite resin to repair chips, cracks or broken teeth, or to improve the proportions of your smile if you feel self-conscious about gaps or the shape of your teeth.

“Composite bonding requires no drilling or damage to the natural tooth – a small amount of resin will be added to the affected tooth or teeth to improve it’s proportions, colour and appearance. The resin is sculpted to the desired shape as it sets so that it covers and fills your damaged teeth.

“The composite will perfectly match the colour of your teeth to ensure a natural result, and so that no one will notice any difference from a natural tooth or teeth. Composite bonding is a more affordable alternative to some cosmetic dental treatments like veneers.

“Check out these examples of our bonding treatment to see the difference it makes!”

To find out more and to book a free consultation, WhatsApp 07308716397, call 020 8672 7766, email hello@tendental.com or pop in to see them at 156 Balham High Road.

You can also find out more on their website at tendental.com

Whether you’re new to fitness, recovering from injury, or want to get in the best shape of your life, Enhance Fitness are here to help you achieve your goals!

Enhance have been helping hundreds of local residents get fitter & stronger over the past few months, with 5 star reviews!

Enhance offer a packed and varied schedule of classes each week, alongside Small Group PT (max 4 members to 1 PT), 1:1 PT sessions, and personalized nutrition advice and support.

They also offer all sorts of options to enable you to try out the gym and get a taste of what they’re all about:

• 3 classes for just £30
• 21 Day Trial (6 Small Group PT + 6 classes) for just £139
• 6 Week Transformation Trial (12 Small Group PT sessions + 12 classes + personalized nutrition plan + weekly coaching check-ins) for just £399

Their packed schedule of weekly classes include strength, hybrid strength and cardio, Hyrox endurance training and pre & postnatal sessions – all led by their fantastic team of experienced and dedicated PTs.

No matter where you’re starting from, with Enhance’s expert coaches, proven methods, and supportive community behind you, you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.

To book a trial or find out more, visit enhance-fitness.com, email info@enhance-fitness.com, or call 07716506009.

📍593 Garratt Lane, SW18 4ST. They also have a studio in Clapham Old Town!

*Trials are available for new members only.

Balham’s Edward James Salon are offering 25% OFF Colour, Cut & Blow-Dry services, Monday-Thursday until 31st August – their biggest discount of the year is back – see below how to claim!👇

Clients can save 25% on any colour service with cut and blow-dry worth £150 or more, when booked with the salon’s New Talent, Associate or Stylist levels.

⭐ Quote ‘TOOTING25’ and notify the team when booking
⭐ Minimum spend £150 before discount applied
⭐ One use per person per promotional period
⭐ £30 booking deposit required per service to secure your appointment

The team of hair experts at the bespoke Aveda salon on Balham High Road offer award-winning colouring and styling services, extensions, keratin treatments and a first-class salon experience tailored just for you!

To book or for full T&Cs, call the Balham salon on 0203 978 4415 or email balham@edwardjameslondon.com

Find out more at edwardjameslondon.com

Edward James is located at 162 Balham High Road, open Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-6pm.

There are lots of business offering discounts for NHS, emergency service workers and students in Tooting, Earlsfield and Furzedown!

We’ve created a list of businesses offering discounts – visit bit.ly/tootingdiscounts to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!

Patients and visitors can now navigate their way around Tooting’s St George’s Hospital and Epsom Hospital more easily, with the launch of the Trust’s new ‘Find your way around our hospitals’ digital wayfinding service.

Designed to make visiting hospital simpler and less stressful, the free digital wayfinding service allows patients to plan a personalised route from home to their clinic, ward or other destination, with clear, step-by-step directions before and during their visit.

The wayfinding service includes accessibility features, helping to support different mobility needs by offering alternative routes where available, making it easier for more people to navigate the hospitals. More info via St George’s.

A planning application (Application Number: 2026/2634) has been submitted to refurbish Furzedown Recreation Ground.

The application states: “Refurbishment of the existing playground, including the adjacent skatepark area with improvements to accessibility for children and young people with a variety of learning and physical disabilities.

“Transformation of the area surrounding the pavilion into a more welcoming and functional space, and to support future development potential. Introduction of a softer, more natural character to the recreational area and increase biodiversity.

“Provision of shade, primarily through additional tree planting. Improved flow and sightlines throughout the park. Enhanced social seating opportunities, to encourage informal gathering and interaction.”

Full details, including links to comment on the application (comments close on 03/09/2026), via Wandsworth Council.

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Due to popular demand, the ‘Eat Out To Help Out’ offer at Indian Room in Balham has been extended until the end of August!

Every Monday to Thursday until Monday 31st August, they’re offering 50% OFF your food bill when dining in (up to a maximum of £10 discount per diner, drinks not included) – and you can do this as many times as you like!

To claim, book a table via their website and mention EOTHO in the comments section.

Using this offer, you could tuck into:

• seekh kebab (£8.95), chicken dhansak (£15.95) and mushroom rice (£4.75) - total cost = £29.65 - £10 discount = £19.65

• vegetable samosa (£6.50), paneer makhani (£12.95) and a garlic and coriander naan (£3.95) - total cost = £23.40 - £10 discount = £13.40

The award-winning restaurant offers a menu packed full of tasty starters, main dishes and sides from across the different regions of India. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request, and they also cater for those with special dietary requirements.

Indian Room prides itself on making their cuisine as healthy as possible, without compromising on taste. All dishes are prepared without ghee and are therefore relatively low fat. They don’t use any artificial colourings, all meat is British bred from a farm in Devon, and only the freshest, seasonal vegetables are used in their cooking.

PLEASE NOTE: this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Indian Room is open 7 days a week (including for lunch on Saturday & Sunday), at 59 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9EZ.

☀️ £5 SUMMER TUESDAYS AT Vermicelli in Tooting Market! 🍕🍝

🎉 Every Tuesday this summer
🍕 Pizzas from £5
🍝 Pasta dishes from £5

Vermicelli’s £5 Tuesday menu continues to be a huge hit! The popular Tooting restaurant serves up authentic Italian favourites with fresh homemade pasta and artisan pizzas made from 72-hour naturally fermented dough.

This is your chance to enjoy real Italian flavours at 1990s-style prices — but not for long! Book via their website.

✨ Fresh ingredients. Homemade pasta. Authentic recipes. Incredible value.
📍 Vermicelli, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN
📅 Every Tuesday this summer

Fire up the barbie! Chadwicks Butchers’ ‘Match Day BBQ Packs’ are available right through until the end of August – perfect for the warm weather AND the start of the football season!

The family-run organic butchers’ packs consist of:

🔥 4 American Burgers
🌭 6 Londoner Sausages
🍢 2 Argentine Chicken Kebabs
🥩 2 Turkish Koftas
🍖 2 Lamb Moroccan Kebabs
🍗 4 Spanish Chicken Legs

...primed & ready for the barbie - and all for the superb price of just £29.99!

📍109 Balham High Road, open 9am-5.30pm, open Monday to Saturday.

☀️ A new summer menu has launched at No3 at Nightingale Place in Clapham South - perfect for enjoying al fresco on their terrace, or in their bistro!

Their summer menu caters for all tastes, with plenty of delicious fish & meat dishes (including from the grill section) - plus vegetarian and salad options.

Their fantastic outdoor space looks directly over Clapham Common - an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely lunch, or enjoy the long evenings with a drink after work!

You’ll find the No3 terrace, restaurant & bistro open 7 days a week, located at 3 Nightingale Lane, by Clapham South tube.

You can just walk-in, or to find out more & book a table, visit their website.

Donations needed! Wandsworth Foodbank is welcoming donations of toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, shower gel and other essential toiletries.

This August they’re also looking for donations of:

• Tinned veg including sweetcorn
• Cooking oil (500ml please)
• Tinned fish including tuna
• Honey
• Peanut butter
• Jam
• Pasta and cooking sauces (jars)

These are much needed and so appreciated by local people and families referred to them in hardship.

For more info about what they need the most and where you can donate, visit their website.

Good luck to Sarah and Tom Stoten, who are swimming the Solent later this month to raise funds for Tooting’s First Touch!

Their daughter, Madeleine, was cared for on the neonatal unit at St George’s – Sarah describes their experience: “A year ago, just hours after Maddie was born, she became critically unwell and was rushed to St George’s neonatal unit.

“We discovered she had been born with Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TOF), a rare condition which meant she needed life-saving surgery at just 24 hours old.

“The care Maddie received at St George’s was extraordinary. The neonatal team, supported by First Touch, cared for her and for us through the hardest days of our lives. We will never forget the care they gave Maddie, and the support they gave us when we needed it most.”

Sarah and Tom have already raised over £35,000 for their swim; some of the funds raised will go towards a much needed refurbishment of the St George’s neonatal unit milk bank, which not only supplies life saving bank milk to the unit, but also to Kingston, Epsom and St Helier’s and Croydon Hospitals.

If you’d like to donate, you can do so via their Justgiving page.

Yuri continues to go from strength to strength in his foster home! 💙

Over the past couple of weeks, he’s been growing in confidence and has recently started venturing out into the catio to enjoy some fresh air and watch the world go by.

He’s also become rather obsessed with his fosterer’s own cat... much to their cat’s disappointment! Yuri is always keen to make a new friend, even if the feeling isn’t quite mutual just yet.

RSPCA South London are so grateful to his foster family for giving him the time and patience he needs to continue building his confidence.

If you’d like to help the local RSPCA by becoming a foster, then please email them at enquiries@rspcasouthlondon.org.uk

Ever thought about joining South London Swimming Club’s friendly club swim training sessions at Tooting Bec Lido? The coach-led sessions take place early morning and evenings and can really make a difference to swim efficiency, stroke and fitness.

Info and booking via https://slsc.org.uk/training-sessions

Can you help with local hedgehog research? 🦔 Hogwatch London are collaborating with Furzedown Hedgehogs to monitor hedgehog activity and the impact of hedgehog highways in Tooting. Their research has identified the importance of garden habitats for hedgehog populations in urban areas, highlighting habitat fragmentation as a major threat to hedgehogs in London.

Hedgehog highway schemes aid in reducing this pressure by building a network of gardens, making green spaces more accessible for hedgehog populations.

If you’d like to get involved, you can do so by hosting a camera in your garden, filling out a questionnaire – or you may be able to install a hedgehog highway!

For more information about the project, including how to get involved, visit Hogwatch London.

Alongside their regular runs and socials, local community group, Tooting Run Club, offer two FREE weekly exercise classes led by qualified instructors, designed to help you get stronger, recover better, and try something new.

Held in the studio at the Tooting Bec Athletics track, these classes are beginner-friendly, open to all adults aged 18+, and require no gym membership.

🧘 Yoga for Runners – Tuesdays at 8pm
Loosen up tight legs, improve your mobility and flexibility, support recovery, and give your body some downtime.

💪 Strength & Conditioning – Thursdays at 7:30pm
Build the strength, stability, and power needed to support your running and general wellbeing.

🎟️ 100% Free (though booking is required via Eventbrite)
👋 Open to everyone aged 18+
🚫 No gym membership required

Classes are organised by Tooting Run Club, so they won’t appear on the studio timetable. If you do decide to join the gym at the Tooting Athletics track, TRC participants can access a discount – just ask for the Tooting Run Club Corporate rate.

Info and booking via Eventbrite.

📍Tooting Bec Athletics Track, Tooting Bec Rd, SW16 1RT

If you’re a local business with a few empty desks, Earlsfield entrepreneur David Fletcher and his new venture, DeskMatch are here to help you put them to good use!

DeskMatch launches in Balham, Tooting & Earlsfield from 1st September and David is currently looking for the first 10 ‘Founding Desk Hosts’, and he’s keen for them to be right here on his doorstep – local people, local businesses, local desks!

David tells us, “Millions of office desks sit empty every day – quiet days, hybrid teams, space you’re already paying for. At the same time, plenty of local people are working alone at the kitchen table, trekking into town, or nursing a flat white for three hours just to get a bit of peace.

“DeskMatch puts the two together, matching spare desks with nearby professionals, freelancers, founders and remote workers who’d rather work five minutes from home.

“There’s nothing to install and no complicated office system to learn. You list the desks and days you’d like to offer, approve the people you’re happy to have in, and that’s it – you stay in control of who applies, when desks are available, how many people come in, what’s included, and how much you charge. DeskMatch handles the discovery, matching and booking.

“Beyond the extra income from space you’re already paying for, it’s a great way to meet local professionals – some of whom may well turn out to be future employees, customers or suppliers!”

If you’re a local business and you’ve got desks to spare and fancy being one of the first, get in touch with David at david@sw19labs.com.

You cal also visit his website at deskmatch.io

Good luck, David!

Tooting Broadway pre-1926 before the tube arrived! The photo would have been taken in or after 1911, as that’s when the statue of King Edward VII was erected (seen in its original position on the right of the picture).

Tooting was recorded as Totinge in 675 and Totinge in the Domesday Book. From c.1082 it comprised two manors – that of Upper Tooting and Tooting Bec, held in 1086 by the Abbey of St Mary of Bec in Normandy, and Tooting Bec is so named. The Broadway in Tooting Broadway refers to a large open space (not so much now though)!

Tooting is derived from a personal name of the Saxon Tota and the old English place name word ending ‘ing.’ – literally, ‘the people who lived at’. Tooting therefore means, ‘the home of Tota’s people.

Picture and info from “What’s in a name?” by Cyril M. Harris. ISBN: 9781854142412

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Wandsworth residents are reminded that barbecues and fires are illegal in any of the borough’s parks, commons and green spaces. People who do so could be fined.

If you see someone barbecuing in a public green space, you can contact the parks police by calling their patrolling team on 07500 95 94 42. More info about PArks Police via Wandsworth Council.

When barbecuing on balconies, the wind may carry smouldering ash towards nearby grassland or neighbouring properties, starting a fire.

If you are barbecuing at home:

• Don’t use accelerants to get it going.
• Avoid distractions from people around you and never leave the BBQ unattended.
• Avoid drinking alcohol if you are in charge of the BBQ.
• Keep children, pets and garden games a safe distance from the BBQ.
• Have a bucket of water or sand nearby for emergency use.
• After cooking, let it cool and make sure it is properly out

🚒 Please call 999 if you see a fire.

A fantastic turnout on Tooting Common last night for the solar eclipse! Great to chat to Durga and Dan – and to see the eclipse projected multiple times through their colander!

The event was also captured by lots of Instagrammers around Tooting, including aerial pics of the common by Stephen Gardner…

…eclipse watchers at Tooting Broadway by Stephanie, and a wonderful time lapse by Photos By Simon!

Thanks for sharing!

See our Instagram for more photos.

Donations needed! Wandsworth Foodbank is welcoming donations of toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, shower gel and other essential toiletries.

This August, they’re also looking for donations of:

• Tinned veg including sweetcorn
• Cooking oil (500ml please)
• Tinned fish including tuna
• Honey
• Peanut butter
• Jam
• Pasta and cooking sauces (jars)

These are much needed and so appreciated by local people and families referred to them in hardship.

For more info about what they need the most and where you can donate, visit their website.

Our weekly newsletter is sponsored by Tooting’s family-run Lahore Karahi – a local institution since 1995! – who are currently offering 20% OFF all collection orders when you order direct via their website at lahorekarahi.co.uk. Ts & Cs apply.

This weekend at House of Ora in Tooting!

FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST – SALSA NIGHT – an evening of Latin rhythms, dancing, food and cocktails! 💃

• 8.15pm-10pm classes (3 levels, including beginner)
• 10pm-1.30am social dancing

International DJ | Tickets £13 on the door

SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST – LONDON MUSIC SHOWCASE

Enjoy a showcase of some of the best unsigned London bands. Expect an eclectic blend of indie and alternative music as the next wave of London’s artists brings the energy to House of Ora.

Featuring: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT • SIDE QUEST • DYNAMIC CALORIES • KAYSIEN & THE BCT • TOM PLATTS

• 4.30pm-10pm - live music
• 10pm-2am - DJ: House, garage, afrobeats

Tickets £12.78 HERE

You can also escape the dancefloor and discover House of Ora’s newly-finished ROOFTOP TERRACE - the perfect spot to catch up with friends, grab a drink and soak up the atmosphere above Tooting!

Enquiries: info@wearehouseofora.co.uk

📍 House of ORA, 48A Mitcham Rd, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9NA

The British Comedian of the Year returns to Tooting on Thursday 13th August at The Antelope Tooting – with a special offer for Newsie readers (see below)!

TV acts compete against rising stars, each performing their best 10 minutes to get into the semi-final, and YOU (the audience) vote for who goes through (the overall winner will get £10,001)!

Tickets are £15, but Newsie followers can get them for just £10 using code bcoty26 when booking HERE.

🗓️ Thursday 13 August, 7.45pm – 9.45pm
📍 The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Rd, SW17 9NG, just a 3 minute walk from Tooting Broadway tube.

Solar eclipse this Wednesday evening, 12 August – with a viewing on Tooting Common by SW London Stargazers (see below)!

The partial solar eclipse will be seen in the UK and Ireland (weather permitting), when around 90-96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. This will be the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 solar eclipse.

It’s important that you should never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse when some of its intense light is blocked. Doing so can severely damage your eyes.

SW London Stargazers are organising a free meet-up on Tooting Common to watch the eclipse. Visit their Meetup page to sign up.

The Royal Observatory at Greenwich has more information about the eclipse and how to view it safely – visit their website for more info.

Lots of events and activities for children and adults in libraries across Wandsworth (including Tooting) in August, including origami, digital inclusion programmes, reading groups, music, puzzle clubs, arts & crafts, tabletop gaming, and lots more!

Full list of activities and libraries via Better UK.

Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk talks about how he works and why he loves what he does...

“There’s so much more to this job than opening doors and letting people look around someone else’s home.

“There’s the constant follow-up with people who enquire then go quiet the moment you try to have an actual conversation. I don’t just book an enquiry straight into a viewing. No conversation, no viewing. It’s not just about answering questions, it’s about understanding someone’s motivation and what they’re actually looking for, before I bring a stranger into my seller’s home, especially knowing the effort that goes into getting a home ready to be seen.

“When I’m selling a home, I know it’s a huge moment for my sellers. They’ve got their own lives to get on with, so it’s my job to absorb the pressure and make it as smooth as I can. That’s why I only work with a limited number of homes at any one time. A lot of the time, people can’t move onto their next chapter until this one closes. I take that seriously.

“I’m part receptionist, part tour guide, part stylist, part therapist, part clairvoyant, part negotiator... but your full-time Personal Property Advisor. I wouldn’t change it for anything.

“I’m so grateful to my sellers for trusting me with their home and letting me be part of their story. I’m genuinely going to miss our WhatsApp chats. 😊

“I’m not perfect though. Stick around for the blooper on the last slide! 😅

“Born and raised in Tooting. Looking after a small handful of homes across Tooting, Balham & Streatham, personally.”

Need some property advice? Email Chuk at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!

28 days of unlimited sound bath and breathwork sessions at HUMM in Merton Abbey Mills for just £55!

HUMM is a boutique wellness studio in Colliers Wood (just down the road from Tooting) designed to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system and reconnect with yourself.

More than just classes, HUMM is a warm, calming space where people come to breathe deeper, release tension, feel held and find balance again.

Think:
✨ soft lighting
✨ calming scents
✨ crystal bowls & sound healing
✨ grounding breathwork
✨ yin yoga
✨ meaningful connection
✨ tea and chats after class
✨ a peaceful community where people know your name

At the heart of HUMM is sound healing, with sessions designed to gently guide the body out of stress mode and back into rhythm.

They also offer breathwork and yin yoga to support emotional release, deep rest and full nervous system reset.

To find out more (including info on the 28 day pass offer) and to book, see their website.

📍 Unit 1, The Long Shop, Merton Abbey Mills (3 mins walk from Colliers Wood tube), SW19 2RD

SUMMER SALE AT ABOUT YU SALON IN TOOTING!

The popular neighbour salon is currently offering:

✨40% OFF hair colour
✨25% OFF hair cuts & blow-dry
✨25% OFF massages & facials
✨20% OFF manicures and pedicures
✨20% OFF body waxing

Book via Fresha or call 020 8073 2020

📍About YU,166 Tooting High St, London SW17 0RT

Ts & Cs apply. Offer valid until 31st August 2026.

Furzedown Builders, the Wandsworth-based home renovation company, has launched a new range of digital renovation planners designed to help homeowners budget, organise and manage every stage of their building project.

Drawing on years of hands-on experience managing kitchen renovations, house extensions and full home refurbishments across South London, Furzedown Builders has built a suite of easy-to-use spreadsheet planners covering everything from initial budgeting and builder quote comparisons through to payment tracking and final snagging inspections.

Each planner is available in both Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel formats, with colour-coded, ready-to-fill templates that take the stress out of planning a renovation – no spreadsheet experience required.

The range includes:

• Renovation Budget Planner
• House Extension Planner
• Kitchen Renovation Planner
• Builder Payment Tracker
• Renovation Snagging List
• Complete Renovation Bundle (all 5 planners, saving over 35%)

The planners are available now on Etsy and via the Furzedown Builders website, alongside the company’s established building and renovation services.

There are lots of business offering discounts for NHS, emergency service workers and students in Tooting, Earlsfield and Furzedown!

We’ve created a list of businesses offering discounts – visit bit.ly/tootingdiscounts to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!

Police were called at 7.25pm, Thursday 30 July, by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to a report of an altercation on Tooting High Street.

The LAS treated a man for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. He had left the scene by the time officers attended.

No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD 7008/30JUL26 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

A major plan to make rivers and waterways suitable to swim in – including the River Wandle which runs through Wandsworth (including Earlsfield) – has been launched by The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, reports My London.

Sir Sadiq Khan has blamed “decades of neglect” from water firms and Londoners for the state of the capital’s waterways.

The Mayor of London named Thames Water as one of the key culprits for dumping sewage into the city’s rivers but said they had recognised the consequences and have subsequently agreed to commit £1.7billion over the next five years to depolluting the water. Full story via My London.

The water fountain at Tooting Broadway – which we reported as working again on Saturday 1 August (first image) after months of it not being operational – is unfortunately out of action again (second image).

We’ve contacted Thames Water for more info…

A by-election will take place in Trinity ward (covering parts of Tooting Bec and Balham) on Thursday 27 August 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Lizzy Dobres.

The deadline to register to vote at the by-election is midnight on Tuesday 11 August 2026.

More info, including how to register and details of voting options (in person, by post, or by proxy), via Wandsworth Council.

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Bottomless Brunch every day at Flora in Tooting Market! 🥂

Enjoy bottomless drinks from just £29.90, including:
🍷 Wine
🍺 Beer
🥂 Prosecco
🍸 Cocktails

Available every day, 9am-4pm, served with your favourite brunch dishes in Tooting!

Your brunch plans are officially sorted! 🍳✨ Book via Open Table now via for the ultimate bottomless brunch experience!

Every Sunday, Vermicelli Restaurants in Tooting Market are donating £1 from every main course to Children with Cancer UK.

For every main course purchased – whether you dine in, order takeaway, or get it delivered – £1 will be donated to Children with Cancer UK. 💛

Your meal will help support vital research into new treatments for children with cancer and contribute towards creating a more comfortable and supportive environment for young patients and their families.

Every meal counts. Every pound makes a difference. Book via the Vermicelli website.

You can also find out more about their fundraiser via Justgiving.

📍 Vermicelli Restaurant, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN
📅 Every Sunday, 12pm-9pm

Burgers, Wings & Marg’s with Dala Dala Kitchen x Goldfinch this Saturday 8th August, 1pm-6pm, at Goldfinch in Tooting!

The popular local bar’s second summer pop-up is with Dala Dala Kitchen, who’ll be grilling patties and frying wings, washed down with £4 pickle back shots and cheap margaritas all day! Vegan and veggie options available too!

Book HERE to avoid missing out!

📍Goldfinch, 145 Mitcham Rd, Tooting SW17 9PE

Host a FREE street party in Tooting and around Wandsworth to mark Car Free Day!

Car Free Day takes place on 22nd September, with the council waiving fees for street parties held on the weekend of 19th-20th September.

Applications to host a Car Free Day event over the weekend of 20th-21st September are open until Friday 4th September.

Street parties usually cost £64 but those held to mark Car Free Day in September are free of charge, to encourage residents to come together.

Any street can apply to take part, providing it isn’t a main road, bus route or emergency vehicle route.

More info and details on how to apply via Wandsworth Council.

New players welcome! Local women’s lacrosse team Clapham Lacrosse are holding Summer Training sessions this August and are welcoming new players!

The sessions will take place on the 4th, 11th and 18th of August from 7:15pm - 8:15pm on Clapham Common near the Windmill Pub.

For more information, please DM @clapham_lacrosse on Instagram or just turn up on the night!

Congratulations to Tooting residents Miranda and Francesco, who recently got married at Wandsworth Town Hall, and had their wedding photos taken around their beloved Tooting!

Photos by Alfonso Borreca – view the full set via his Instagram.

Thanks to Miranda and Francesco for sharing! All the best for the future! 💕💍🎉

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Solar eclipse this Wednesday evening, 12 August – with a viewing on Tooting Common by SW London Stargazers (see below)!

The partial solar eclipse will be seen in the UK and Ireland (weather permitting), when around 90-96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon. This will be the most coverage seen from the UK and Ireland since the 1999 solar eclipse.

It’s important that you should never look directly at the Sun, even during an eclipse when some of its intense light is blocked. Doing so can severely damage your eyes.

SW London Stargazers are organising a free meet-up on Tooting Common to watch the eclipse. Sign up via Meetup.

The Royal Observatory at Greenwich has more information about the eclipse and how to view it safely – visit their website for more info.

Congratulations to antenatal midwife Hayley Sarpong at Tooting’s St George’s hospital, who’s been nominated in the Reducing Inequalities category at the London Maternity and Neonatal Excellence Awards.

Hayley has shared her story of her journey into midwifery from her family being homeless, and juggling three jobs to make ends meet, before finally winning a place to study at King’s College London.

She said: “Growing up in East London, I experienced significant challenges, including homelessness at the age of nine with my family, and trauma as a teenager. Despite these difficulties, I remained committed to my education and went on to study Midwifery before joining St George’s as a newly qualified midwife.

“I am passionate about tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for women and families and have drawn on both my personal and professional experiences to advocate for those whose voices are often overlooked and ensure women receive compassionate, equitable care.

“Alongside my clinical role, I run a platform called HeyHayleys where I openly share my experience as a survivor of sexual abuse to support and empower other women. By creating safe spaces for difficult conversations, I help women feel seen, heard and understood.

“My commitment to reducing inequalities extends beyond the UK. I am of Ghanian heritage so I established MW2Ghana, which is a volunteer-led initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships between maternity professionals in the UK and Ghana.”

The London Maternity and Neonatal Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements, safety improvements, and reduced health inequalities in maternity and neonatal care across the capital. The winners will be announced on 11 September.

📷 St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: A2ndVoice Autism Support Group is appealing for volunteers and community support to help meet the increasing demand for its autism-specific Summer Holiday Programme for autistic children, young people and their families.

A2ndvoice specialises in autism-specific support, recognising that many autistic children and their families are unable to access suitable holiday provision, particularly those who are not eligible for the Government’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

Dr Venessa Swaby, Founder and CEO of A2ndvoice, said, “Every summer we see more autistic families looking for safe, understanding and inclusive activities. Although we were disappointed not to receive additional funding, we refused to reduce our support. Instead, we worked harder to create additional opportunities for families who are often overlooked. However, we cannot do this alone. We are calling on individuals, businesses and our local community to volunteer, donate and stand alongside us so that every autistic family feels welcomed, included and valued.”

A2ndvoice is looking for volunteers aged 18 and over to support:

• Family welcome and registration
• Healthy Cookery Club
• Sports and physical activities
• Arts and crafts
• Refreshments and hospitality
• Setting up and clearing away
• General family support throughout the day

No previous autism experience is required. Training and guidance will be provided, and volunteers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The organisation also continues its £3,000 fundraising appeal to help provide additional places, healthy food, resources and activities for families who are not eligible for HAF funding.

Sessions are being held at Tooting Leisure Centre until Thursday 27th August. Volunteers are asked to commit between 2 to 8 hours a week, from 10am to 3pm.

Volunteers can sign up by emailing admin@a2ndvoicecic.co.uk

Donations are also welcome via their Justgiving page.

Tooting Fire Station on Trinity Road in Tooting Bec welcomed children and families from the local community for a fantastic Open Day focused on fire safety, education, and fun recently!

The event was designed to engage young people and give them a behind-the-scenes look at life in the fire service. Children took part in interactive fire safety talks, enjoyed guided tours of the station, tested their aim with target practice using a real fire hose, bounced away on a bouncy castle, and completed a treasure hunt around the station.

The day was a great opportunity for firefighters to share important safety messages while building strong connections with the local community in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

Kennedys fish and chip shop on Tooting High Street generously provided food for the event. Their support helped make the day a great success, and Tooting Fire Station is extremely grateful for their kindness and community spirit.

The station would like to thank everyone who attended and contributed to making the Open Day such a memorable occasion and looks forward to welcoming the community to future events.

London Autism Group Charity has launched a new monthly Community Café in Tooting, creating a welcoming local space for autistic people, their families, carers and supporters to meet and connect.

The free café takes place on the second Sunday of every month, 1pm-3pm, at Tooting Grove Community Clubroom, Effort Street, SW17 0QR.

Visitors can enjoy free hot drinks and refreshments, use sensory items, play games, enjoy accessible inclusive activities, meet other members of the local autistic community, or simply spend time relaxing in a friendly and inclusive environment. There is no pressure to socialise or participate in activities, and people are welcome to engage in whatever way feels most comfortable for them.

No formal autism diagnosis is required and there is no need to register in advance. People can simply drop in during the session.

London Autism Group Charity is an autistic-led charity that provides community activities and specialist support across London. Its Community Cafés are designed to reduce loneliness and isolation while giving autistic people and families a safe, accessible and low-pressure place to build local connections.

Dr Chris Papadopoulos, CEO of London Autism Group Charity, said, “We are delighted to have opened a Community Café in Tooting and to establish a stronger presence in South London. Autistic people and their families regularly tell us how important it is to have welcoming local spaces where they can feel understood, meet others with similar experiences and participate without pressure or judgement. We hope the Tooting café will become a valued and lasting part of the local community.”

Tony Boden, a volunteer with the Tooting Community Café, said, “It is wonderful to see the Tooting Community Café up and running. We want it to be a friendly and relaxed place where autistic people, families and carers can come for a drink, meet others or simply enjoy being in an environment where they can be themselves. Everyone is welcome, and we would be very pleased to meet more people from across Tooting and Wandsworth.”

The café is supported by a growing team of local volunteers. London Autism Group Charity also provides Community Cafés and other autistic-led activities in several areas across London, alongside mental health support, accessible walks, workplace support and community events.

To find out more about London Autism Group Charity, including how to volunteer, visit: their website or email contact@londonautismgroupcharity.org

You can also sign up to their newsletter here.

Our weekly newsletter is sponsored by Tooting’s family-run Lahore Karahi – a local institution since 1995! – who are currently offering 20% OFF all collection orders when you order direct via their website at lahorekarahi.co.uk. Ts & Cs apply.

What’s coming up at Tooting’s House of Ora!

SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST: 🌟 THE MULTIVERSE - Headline Show
The Multiverse bring their first London headline show to House of ORA - a night of energetic soul and R&B, unreleased music, and special guests Allysn & Zoka The Author. 🕖 Doors 7pm | Music from 8.30pm | DJ & bar until 1am. Tickets HERE.

SUNDAY 2ND AUGUST: 🎷 SOUL SESSIONS LIVE
Legendary Brian Henry (The Jacksons, Soul II Soul) and Nadine Caesar (Soul II Soul), backed by The Syndicate Band, for an unmissable evening of Soul, R&B, Neo Soul, Funk and Rare Groove – across two electrifying live sets in an intimate setting. 🕡 From 6.30pm. Tickets HERE.

Enquiries: info@wearehouseofora.co.uk

📍 House of ORA, 48A Mitcham Rd, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9NA

Just a couple of days left of Creative Workshop Week at Sprout Arts!

Workshop week started with a busy session creating stained glass effect panels and continues with acrylic painting, fun drawing sessions and traditional crafts. There are still spaces available, but booking is advised!

Over August there will be a series of talks and workshops run by their artists in residence, and in the autumn there will be new activities, including calligraphy and creative writing.

Join Sprout as a member (£15 a year) to get regular updates on what’s coming up next!

More info via sproutarts.com

📍Sprout Arts, 74 Moyser Road, SW16 6SQ

🥂🌻✨️ WANDSWORTH COMMON SUMMER PARTY, 5TH–8TH AUGUST – with a special offer for Tooting Newsie readers (see below)! ✨️🌻🥂

Four days of English sparkling wines, 100 craft beers & real ale, ciders, London gins, an all-day BBQ, live music* and summer celebrations await at Le Gothique’s stunning Secret Garden & Great Hall.

A family-friendly and dog-friendly festival, with something for everyone.

🎉 SPECIAL OFFER FOR TOOTING NEWSIE READERS: use code SAVE25 when booking to receive 25% OFF your tickets (Thursday–Saturday bookings only).

Wednesday 5th August: Preview Night (6pm–11pm)
Your £50 ticket includes unlimited drinks all evening, with beer, cider, English wine and gin tasting. (Food available separately.)

Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th August (1pm–11pm)
Join the festival for just £15 entry, with a fantastic selection of drinks, an all-day BBQ and live music on Friday 7th August.

AND your ticket gets you a FREE Commemorative glass & Programme!

Follow Le Gothique Restaurant, Bar & Wedding Venue, Wandsworth Common, London for the latest updates and any surprise additions along the way!

📍Le Gothique, The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, John Archer Way, London SW18 3SX. Tickets via Le Gothique.

*Live music is on Friday 7th August.

Pilau & Pilates fundraiser at Tooting’s All Saints Church on Brudenell Road – Saturday 15th August!

Event Organiser Iram Siddiqui tells us, “After the success of Karak & Kanvas, we bring you Pilau & Pilates, a ladies-only South Asian-inspired pilates and mental health wellbeing afternoon with a twist, combining Pilates, South Asian food & community connection in a warm and creative space.

“The event is being organised as a fundraiser in support of my upcoming charity deployment to Bangladesh with Reach Every Human, part of Human Appeal, a humanitarian initiative focused on supporting vulnerable communities through international aid deployments, community outreach, and sustainable support projects.

“The event aims to celebrate culture, creativity, and sisterhood while raising awareness and support for meaningful international relief efforts.”

📍 Bruce Hall, All Saints Church, Brudenell Rd, SW17 8DQ
📅 Saturday 15th August
⏰ 2pm & 3pm slots

Guests will enjoy:

• Pilates session with Anika from ARC Pilates
• Mental health & wellbeing talk with Iram Siddiqui
• Pilau and kheer for dessert
• Goody bag

Tickets can be booked via Eventbrite.

Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk has another fantastic property to sell...

“Some houses are just bricks and rooms. This one on the Streatham/Tooting/Furzedown borders is a home. 🏡

“I sat down with the family before it hit the market...to talk about the mornings, the memories, the bits they’ll miss most. That’s them in the video clips. Everything else, you can see for yourself.

“A few things that stopped me in my tracks:

“🛠️ The garage isn’t a garage anymore...it’s a full office with its own bathroom and electrics. Work from home, guest room, whatever you need it to be.

“🪜 A genuinely huge loft, just waiting for someone to turn it into something special.

“❄️ Air conditioning...and with the summers we’re now experiencing, that’s not a luxury anymore, it’s very much a feature – I would even suggest a necessity? 👀

“Streatham/Tooting borders, 3 bedrooms, an absolutely gorgeous sun-kissed south facing garden and a beautiful light filled home with a whole lot of style....that bathroom!😍

“Swipe through, and if it feels like the one for you, then you know where I am before it hits Rightmove, Zoopla etc next week.

“Born and raised in Tooting. Looking after a small handful of homes across Tooting, Balham & Streatham, personally.”

Need some property advice? Email Chuk at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!

Reformer Pilates x Strength Training! Enhance Fitness & Avalon Pilates in Earlsfield have joined forces to launch an exciting new collab: an 8-Week All Access Trial Pass – the best of both worlds in one brilliant package!

Over 8 weeks, you’ll get 24 expert-led sessions across both studios, mixing and matching to suit your goals:

✅ Small Group PT sessions (max 4:1 ratio)
✅ Group fitness classes including Pre/Post Natal
✅ Reformer Pilates
✅ Mat Pilates

Whether you’re chasing strength gains, toning up, fixing nagging niggles, or simply craving more variety in your training week – this pass was made for you!

24 sessions. 2 studios. 8 weeks. Just £475.

Enhance and Avalon each have 5 star reviews and have been helping loads of local residents get fitter, stronger and more mobile – with studios just a few minutes walk apart in Earlsfield and also in Clapham Old Town.

Introductory trials are also available at each studio if you’d like a taste before committing!

To find out more or book, visit enhance-fitness.com/pilates, email info@enhance-fitness.com or call 07716 506 009.

📍Enhance Fitness, 593 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4ST
📍Avalon Pilates, 10A Ravensbury Terrace, SW18 4SD

Award-winning Balham independent bookshop, Backstory, have all your summer reading needs covered with their new summer reading guide – available in the shop or via their website!

The guide’s packed with paperback recommendations from the Backstory team including fiction, non-fiction & kids picks – perfect for however you’re spending your summer!

Backstory is open 7 days a week and also has a bar serving coffee, using Volcano coffee beans, and also serves delicious, refreshing iced coffee. There are a range of teas, soft drinks and goodies from The Clink bakery.

If you fancy something stronger there is a selection of wine inspired by Noble Rot, beer from Belleville Brewery, or cocktails from Lockdown Liquor, and late night opening runs every Thursday and Friday throughout the year until 9pm.

Author events return in September with a fantastic line up including Victoria Hislop, Frank Gardner, Cathy Rentzenbrink, Hallie Rubenhold and more - plus there are three ticketed book signings coming up with Jacqueline Wilson in August and Robert Harris and Caitlin Moran in October!

You’ll find Backstory located at 71 Balham High Road, open 7 days a week. It’s also dog-friendly!

Local wellness practitioner, Gizelle Renee is hosting an immersive three-hour cacao and self-care experience in the breathtaking surroundings of Barts North Wing - one of London’s most remarkable historic spaces - on Sunday 13th September!

Gizelle would love local residents to attend, and is offering 40% OFF a ticket if you use code: NEWSIE40 when you book.

Gizelle tells us all about her very special event, “Situated within St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the heart of the City of London, the beautifully restored 18th-century venue is home to the magnificent Great Hall and iconic Hogarth Stair. A very special setting for an afternoon of cacao, sound and time together.

“We’ll begin by slowing down and stepping away from the demands of daily life as we gather to share ceremonial cacao. Cacao has a long history of being prepared and enjoyed within cultural traditions and community gatherings.

“Throughout the afternoon, you’ll be guided through meditation, breathwork and reflective activities, with opportunities for conversation, journalling and connection with others in a warm and welcoming environment.

“The experience will close with an immersive sound bath using crystal bowls, chimes and layered sound. Everything is provided for your comfort, including yoga mats, cushions, blankets and eye masks.

“Whether you are completely new to cacao or already enjoy it regularly, this is an opportunity to pause and experience cacao, meditation and sound in one of London’s most extraordinary hidden gems.

“Just come comfortably dressed and arrive as you are.”

Click HERE to book your ticket & use code: NEWSIE40 at the checkout for 40% OFF.

📍The Great Hall, Barts North Wing, St Bartholomew’s Hospital, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE

Visit iambeing.co.uk to keep up to date with all Gizelle’s exciting upcoming events!

No joining fee at Energie Fitness Tooting until midnight Monday 3rd August 2026 (see below) - with some great deals on gym, classes, and Personal Training packages!

• Their Classic Membership, giving you unlimited gym access, is only £39.99 per month!

• Their WOW membership gets you unlimited class bookings from Pilates to calisthenics, yoga to strength and conditioning (and much much more), plus unlimited gym access, 2x guest passes a month, and multigym access (meaning you can attend other Energie Fitness gyms) – all for just £43.99 a month!

• And their EPIC membership gets you unlimited gym access, unlimited class bookings, 2x Personal Training sessions a month, 2x guest passes a month, AND multigym access!

Locally owned in Springfield Village in Tooting, Energie Fitness has top of the range equipment, fully trained staff and a fantastic team of instructors delivering incredible classes!

📍15 Seacole Walk, SW17 OZH. To sign up with no joining fee (usually £20), visit their website and purchase by 11.59pm on Monday 3rd August 2026!

There are lots of business offering discounts for NHS, emergency service workers and students in Tooting, Earlsfield and Furzedown!

We’ve created a list of businesses offering discounts – visit bit.ly/tootingdiscounts to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!

London Centric reports on how the air conditioning in the 19-storey Britannia Point in Colliers Wood had been “switched off” on a flat-by-flat basis – but only for residents who were being housed there in publicly funded temporary accommodation.

Residents say the heat in the affected flats sent children to hospital, with one woman telling London Centric that her two-year-old son collapsed.

Full story via London Centric.

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☀️ £5 SUMMER TUESDAYS AT Vermicelli IN TOOTING MARKET!🍕🍝

🎉 Every Tuesday this summer
🍕 Pizzas from £5
🍝 Pasta dishes from £5

Vermicelli’s £5 Tuesday menu is proving a huge hit, with tables going fast! Since opening in 2022, Vermicelli has been serving up authentic Italian favourites with fresh homemade pasta and artisan pizzas made from 72-hour naturally fermented dough.

This is your chance to enjoy real Italian flavours at 1990s-style prices — but not for long! Book via their website.

✨ Fresh ingredients. Homemade pasta. Authentic recipes. Incredible value.
📍 Vermicelli, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN
📅 Every Tuesday this summer

Unlimited sushi, unlimited satisfaction at Nami Sushi in Tooting Market!

Enjoy their All You Can Eat Sushi experience:

✨ Monday – Thursday: £29.90 per person
✨ Friday – Sunday: £32.90 per person
📅 Pre-booking only – spaces are limited.

Reserve your table now via their website and get ready for your next sushi feast!

📍Nami Sushi, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN

Eat-in only. Ts & Cs apply.

‘Eat Out To Help Out’ is back at Indian Room in Balham! Every Monday to Thursday until Thursday 6th August, get 50% OFF your food bill when dining in (up to a maximum of £10 discount per diner, drinks not included) – and you can do this as many times as you like!

To claim, book a table via their website and mention EOTHO in the comments section.

Owner Mubin tells us: “With the cost of living still showing no sign of easing up, we have decided to make eating out a little bit easier for you this summer.”

Using this offer, you could tuck into:

• Lamb samosas (£7.75), chicken jalfrezi (£15.95) & saffron pilau rice (£4.50) - total £28.20, minus £10 discount = just £18.20!
• Banjara chicken tikka (£8.75), Kerala fish curry (£16.95) & lemon rice with cashew nuts (£4.75) - total £30.45, minus £10 discount = just £20.45!

The award-winning restaurant offers a menu packed full of tasty starters, main dishes and sides from across the different regions of India. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request, and they also cater for those with special dietary requirements.

Indian Room prides itself on making their cuisine as healthy as possible, without compromising on taste. All dishes are prepared without ghee and are therefore relatively low fat. They don’t use any artificial colourings, all meat is British bred from a farm in Devon, and only the freshest, seasonal vegetables are used in their cooking.

PLEASE NOTE: this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Open 7 days a week (including for lunch on Saturday & Sunday), at 59 Bedford Hill, Balham, SW12 9EZ.

Local residents Debbie & Camilla were busy harvesting fruit on the streets of Furzedown this week!

They’re planning to make jam with this crop of damsons (to be shared with the owner) as part of The London Fruit Harvest initiative by London National Park City, which organises fruit-pickers for fruit trees across London, that would otherwise go to waste.

Debbie leads The Furzedown Project’s Gardeners’ Group which runs a community vegetable garden and often visits London’s parks and gardens, including a trip to Springfield Park on Monday 24th Aug (new members welcome). Last year they ran a community apple pressing event!

Volunteers are welcome! Email Debbie at debmorey25@gmail.com to find out more.

The Spencer Ladies Lacrosse Club are holding their annual FREE Summer Training Sessions, starting this Sunday 2nd August, 11am-1:30pm, at Fieldview SW18 3HF. Further sessions, all coached by England International player Minty Loxton, will take place on the 9th, 16th and 23rd of August.

These sessions are open to all, even if you’re new to the sport!

For more info, email spencerwomenslacrosse@gmail.com

Tooting Bec Lido celebrated its 120th birthday on Tuesday, and to commemorate the occasion, members of the South London Swimming Club swam a mammoth 2116 lengths 3 TIMES – covering just over 360 miles!

A very happy birthday to the country’s largest open air freshwater pool – here’s to another 120 (and more) years!

On her 99th birthday, Polish Sue honours the memory of Łucja “Luna” Golińska, a devoted scout, social activist, and educator who played a crucial role in shaping the Polish community in Balham. Through her tireless efforts, she became a cornerstone of Polish life abroad, ensuring that heritage, culture, and education thrived for future generations.Full article via Polish Sue.

We 99 rocznicę jej urodzin, Polish Sue oddaje hołd Łucji „Lunie” Golińskiej, oddanej harcerce, działaczce społecznej i edukatorce, która odegrała kluczową rolę w kształtowaniu polskiej społeczności w Balham. Dzięki swoim niestrudzonym wysiłkom stała się kamieniem węgielnym polskiego życia za granicą, zapewniając, że dziedzictwo, kultura i edukacja będą się rozwijać dla przyszłych pokoleń. Pełny artykuł za pośrednictwem Polska Sue.

Tooting Works hosted its annual Summer Party this month!

It’s their way of thanking the tenants, co-workers, community hub users, partners and local residents who make Tooting Works such a special place.

Every pound of profit from Tooting Works goes directly to their on-site youth charity, Business Launchpad, supporting the next generation of young entrepreneurs. To find out more, visit their website.

📍 Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, London, SW17 9SH

COMING SOON TO TOOTING: BRM Jewellery is to open at 3 Selkirk Road, where Harringtons Eel and Pie House was previously located. We’ll keep you posted...

NOT COMING SOON TO TOOTING: Tesco Express will no longer be opening a branch at 61-63 Tooting High Street (where one half of Bargain Town was previously located) due to the no-stopping rule on the Red Route outside the premises, meaning that a delivery strategy was not possible.

We’ll keep you posted as who’ll be taking the space...

A beautifully summery display at the Tooting Broadway flower stall! 🌻💐🌷

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Have you spotted this mural on Hillbrook Road? The giant, colourful celebration of our neighbourhood featuring local landmarks, the Tube, International Day, and much more, is now on display for everyone to see outside Hillbrook Primary School.

Every child at the school was invited to draw their own home for a competition called “My Home” with the winning designs from every year group painted permanently on the wall.

The whole thing was led by brilliant Tooting-based artist Charly Earnshaw; over one weekend, parents, teachers, and kids grabbed a brush and got stuck in. People walking past just joined in too! Plus the team at Mirch Masala turned up with free food and drinks for everyone painting.

The organisers would like to say a huge thanks to everyone who made it happen! The event was organised by the Hillbrook PFTA and led by Sarah Coles-Andrew, supported through Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture (a Mayor of London initiative), with Wandsworth Council, Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Wickes Community Programme supplied paints and brushes!

You can see more of Charly’s work on her website.

And you can view a video of the mural on our Instagram!