Get ready for an incredible month at Tooting’s House of Ora, packed with live music, dancing, festive prep, and great vibes. ALL tickets for the events below👇 are available HERE – and if tickets aren’t listed, you can get in on the door!
🎤 Thu 05.11 | Karaoke Night | 7pm-11pm | Free Entry
💃 Fri 06.11 | Salsa Lessons & Social Dancing | 8:15pm-1am | Tickets £13
⚽ Sat 07.11 | Notts vs. Man City | 5:30pm | Free Entry + Free shot!
🪩 Sat 07.11 | Italian Disco | 9pm-2am | Free before 9:30pm, £5 after 9:30pm, £10 after 12am
🍽️ Sun 08.11 | Restaurant is Open: New Winter Menu Launch | Buy 1 main, get the 2nd half price!
🎸 Thu 12.11 | Chimz Headline Show | 7pm-Late | Tickets £8.24
🎵 Fri 13.11 | Bites and Beats | 8pm-Late | Tickets £11.50
🔥 Sat 14.11 | IKON | 9pm-Late | From £12
🎨 Sun 15.11 | Kids Corner (Games & Crafts) | 1:30pm-3pm | Free entry
More November events and booking HERE.
📧 Enquiries: info@wearehouseofora.co.uk
📍 House of ORA, 48A Mitcham Rd, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9NA
The popular Furzedown Farmers’ Market is back THIS SATURDAY, from 9.30am in the playground at Penwortham Primary with lots of new & old favourites for you to browse & shop! They have coffee, delicious food, drinks and a great deal of gift items this weekend too!
South London Vinyl will also be there as always providing the soundtrack! 🎧 Dogs are of course very welcome 🐶
📆 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕰️ 9.30am-1.30pm
📍 Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, SW16 6RJ
Toast Stores Community Market is back this Sunday 8 November outside the amazing café at the Springfield hospital site in Tooting!
The market runs 8.30am-1.30pm next to the children’s playground, and has some amazing local traders and growers armed with flowers, wine, fresh bread, jewellery, delicious olive oil, artwork, drinks and some spicy condiments! As Toast say, “all the lovely things!”
Come along for your morning fix at Toast and have a browse at what’s on offer!
Dogs are of course very welcome! 🐶
🗓️ 8.30am-1.30pm, Sunday 8th November 2026
📍 Toast Stores, 50 Springfield Drive, SW17 0SL
Not long left to wait – tickets are selling fast for Battersea Park Fireworks this Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th November!
Get ready for huge pyro-musical displays, a DJ set from Rudimental on Saturday, Arcadia’s Lords of Lightning on Sunday, and a new Happy Hour with £5 drinks and half-price rides during the first hour of each evening.
Plus everything else you know and love about the fireworks! Delicious street food and drinks, exciting fairground rides, live music, afterparties and so much more!
Tickets are running low – don’t miss out! Book HERE.
Celebrate Diwali in Tooting this Saturday 7th November, with Tooting Lights Up!
The celebrations take place on Totterdown Street, 12pm- 6pm, with music and dance, free henna, and creative workshops!
📍 Totterdown Street (outside the Tooting Market entrance)
🗓️ 12pm-6pm, Saturday 7th November
Calling all local artists, performers and musicians! Expressions of Interest are now open for Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) 2027!
WAF, an annual extravaganza of arts and culture, is an open-access festival, which means that no matter who you are or where you come from, everyone is welcome!
WAF doesn’t have curators or programmers, and there are no themes or content criteria that artists have to fulfil when registering an event. Anyone with a story to tell and a venue to host them is invited to register.
To find out more and to register, visit the WAF website.
‘A Brief History of Sport in Tooting’ is the subject of the next talk by the fantastic Tooting History Group next Tuesday 10th November, 7.30pm at The United Reform Church on Rookstone Road.
Tooting History Group tell us. “There is a rich history of sport and sporting activities in Tooting. Despite there being no big teams or major stadiums locally, there has been much participation in sport by the people of Tooting and surrounding areas over the centuries. The Commons have played a significant part in the development of many of these sports.
“In his talk, Chris Cairns will give a brief history of some of these sports and sporting achievements by Tooting Teams and individuals.”
Refreshments will be available.
⏰ Tuesday 10th November, 7.30pm
📍 The United Reform Church, Rookstone Road, SW17 9NQ
🎟️ No need to book - just turn up! £2 on the door, free to members - everyone very welcome!
Tooting History Group runs regular meetings, visits, and other events relating to historical and conservation matters in Tooting. More info: tootinghistory.org.uk
Want to know what events are happening in Tooting, or want to add your own event(s)? Check out our Tooting Events Page!
If you’re looking to renovate or redecorate either the outside or inside of your property this autumn / winter, Balham-based construction business Costa Construction now have availability for new jobs!
Costa & his team have been busy working on lots of properties in Tooting & Balham over the past few months and their team are now available to quote & book in new projects, large and small, for the rest of 2026 – and into 2027!
Costa tells us more, “Whether you’re considering an external facelift, a loft conversion, extension, new kitchen or bathroom, complete refurbishment, or bespoke storage solutions for your home, our team of highly experienced and reliable builders, carpenters and decorators will help bring your vision to life and transform your living or working space.
“We work on all types of residential and commercial projects, large and small, interior and exterior, pay great attention to detail and can advise on all aspects of renovation and construction, including colours and materials.
“As well as a high-quality service, we focus on excellent customer service, ensuring that we finish each project on time and on budget.”
To get a free quote and find out more, email costamatraku@gmail.com, text / call 07340 042048 and see their Instagram page for more examples of their work. You can also visit their website.
✨ 28 DAYS UNLIMITED AT HUMM IN COLLIERS WOOD FOR £55 ✨
Looking for a little more calm in your life? Or perhaps a thoughtful gift for someone who deserves a moment to themselves?
HUMM London is a boutique nervous system care studio at Merton Abbey Mills, created to help you slow down, switch off and reconnect with yourself.
And right now, new customers can enjoy 28 days of unlimited sessions for just £55 – book via their website at hummlondon.com
Founder Jade tells us, “At HUMM, we believe relaxation shouldn’t be something we only turn to when we’re completely overwhelmed. It should be something we make space for regularly.
“Our studio brings together immersive sound baths, breathwork, restorative yoga, meditation, yoga nidra and Reiki, alongside experiences combining different practices such as Sound + Reiki, Nidra + Reiki, Reflexology + Sound, Himalayan sound and more.
“Every experience is designed to give you permission to stop, rest and reconnect, without any pressure to do or achieve anything.
“One of the loveliest things about HUMM has been hearing how much of a difference it’s making in people’s lives. Customers tell us they leave feeling lighter, calmer and more grounded, that they sleep incredibly well afterwards, and that making relaxation a regular part of their routine has helped them navigate the stresses of everyday life.
“We wanted to make it easier for people to discover what works for them, which is why we created our 28 Day Unlimited Intro. It’s an opportunity to explore different practices, find your favourites and experience the benefits of making time for yourself regularly.”
🎁 A LITTLE GIFT OF CALM
The 28 Day Unlimited Intro can also be purchased as a gift, making it a lovely way to give someone you care about something a little different. Not more things, but time for themselves. Four whole weeks to rest, recharge and enjoy a little space that’s entirely their own.
✨ 28 days. Unlimited sessions. Just £55. Simply book via their website.
📍 HUMM London, The Long Shop, Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, SW19 2RD.
Considering dental implants, but not sure what to expect? 🦷 Dental implants are a long-lasting way to replace missing teeth – they look, feel and work like your natural teeth, so you can eat, speak and smile with confidence.
The award-winning Ten Dental on Balham High Road can talk you through your concerns and goals, to assessing your oral health and treatment options. Understanding the process is the first step towards restoring your smile.
To book a consultation and find out if dental implants are right for you, contact Ten Dental via:
📱 WhatsApp: 07907 366 397
📞 Call: 020 8675 1798
📧 Email: hello@tendental.com
📍 Or pop in and see them at 156 Balham High Road
You can also visit their website.
Celebrate Dhanteras and Diwali with Muljis Jewellers in Tooting! ✨
Enjoy up to 20% off jewellery, plus great offers on gold bars and coins.
Visiting for Dhanteras? They’ll have a special in-store offer this Friday, so pop in and see the team!
Family-run Muljis Jewellers has been part of Tooting since 1986, helping customers find gold and diamond jewellery for life’s special moments, with exceptional Google reviews. They also offer a jewellery repair and valuation service.
📍 216–218 Upper Tooting Road, Tooting, SW17 7EW
📞 020 8767 8815
💬 WhatsApp: 020 8767 8815
Had knee, hip, back or shoulder surgery, or have an operation coming up? The physio you get afterwards can be as important as the operation itself!
Just ask local resident Prath. After back surgery, he’d been too fearful to even leave the house. Following a course of rehab at Tooting’s Instant Physio, he’s now fitter than he was before his operation, and he’s taken up new hobbies like climbing and hiking!
Ed Thompson, founder of Instant Physio, tells us, “We regularly see patients months or even years after surgery who skipped their physio, and their pain, stiffness and movement aren’t where we’d expect them to be.
“The reason for the lack of progress often comes down to fear. People worry about undoing their surgery or doing too much too soon, so they avoid exercise altogether. This fear of movement even has a name, kinesiophobia, and it can hold back recovery for a long time.
“We specialise in rehab after major surgery, including joint replacements and ACL surgery. We don’t hand out sheets of exercises. We do the rehab with you in our fully equipped rehab gym, so you know you’re doing it properly, and you build your confidence as well as your strength.
“We can help before your operation, straight after it, or months or even years down the line. It’s rarely too late to make a difference.”
To book a FREE discovery session at Instant Physio, or to find out more, get in touch!
📍 261 Balham High Road, Tooting Bec (opposite The Sewing Shop)
📞 020 3488 2698
🌐 instantphysio.co.uk
🕗 Mon–Thu 8am–8pm | Fri 8am–4pm | Sat 8am–12pm
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 our Tooting Discounts Page to find out more. And don’t forget to check back as we update the page!
Back in August, we reported on Tooting endurance athlete Jack Jarvis setting off on his incredible 13,000km world-record run from Beijing to London to raise £100,000 for brain tumour charity brainstrust – and he’s just completed the first huge stage!
On Saturday 24th October, Jack crossed the border from China into Kazakhstan, having run 4,259km across almost the entire country in just 75 days. That’s an average of 56.7km a day – the equivalent of more than 101 marathons, or climbing Everest nearly three times!
It hasn’t been easy. Jack and his support crew have faced their van breaking down and being broken into, an injury on day 16, road closures adding extra miles and visa headaches – and he even rescued a tiny kitten in the Gobi Desert, who’s now on her own journey back to the UK!
Jack tells us, “At times, it’s felt like 75 days of intense problem-solving – but for all the pain and hardship, I’ve absolutely loved how epic the experience has been. The beautiful scenery, friendly people and delicious food have made it unforgettable. That’s one country down, 16 to go until I make it back to Trafalgar Square!”
Jack is running in memory of his grandfather, who died from a brain tumour, and his fundraising will help brainstrust double the support it provides to people living with a brain tumour diagnosis and their families.
He’s aiming to finish at Trafalgar Square around March 2027. Good luck, Jack!
To follow Jack’s journey and donate, visit his fundraising page.
Passengers on the Northern line are among those being exposed to “dangerous” levels of noise on the Underground, according to new figures.
Data shows noise on parts of the Northern, Victoria & Jubilee lines can top 100 decibels, which is louder than a chainsaw at close range. London Assembly Member Elly Baker, who obtained the data from the Mayor’s Office and TfL, raised concerns about the conditions passengers are travelling in.
TfL’s data also reveals over 700 noise complaints across the network in the past three years. TfL says reducing noise is a “priority” and that it’s carrying out work to cut rail-grinding.
Full story via BBC.
A man was taken to a major trauma centre following a road collision on Tooting High Street on the morning of Wednesday, 4 November.
The London Ambulance Service was called at 6.54am and sent an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and an advanced paramedic. The man was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital as a priority.
The road was closed in both directions between Mitcham Road, near Tooting Broadway station, and Woodbury Street for around an hour, affecting several bus routes. It has since reopened.
Full story via London Now.
The kind-hearted folk at Vermicelli in Tooting are giving back every Sunday! ❤️ Through its ‘Dine for a Better Future’ initiative, Vermicelli in Tooting Market are donating £1 from every main course ordered on a Sunday to Children with Cancer UK – whether you dine in, take away or order delivery.
Over £1,000 has already been raised, and it’s only just getting started!
Everything on their menu is made fresh from scratch every day: pasta rolled in house each morning, wood fired sourdough pizza and sauces cooked low and slow. Highlights include their slow-cooked beef shin pappardelle, creamy carbonara and black garlic and n’duja pizza, with homemade tiramisu or pistachio and lemon cheesecake to finish.
Every meal counts. Every pound makes a difference!
Book via their booking page. Open from 12pm-9pm on Sundays, and from 12pm every day of the week!
📍 Vermicelli, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High St, SW17 0SN.
👻 A cursed carnival appeared at the brilliantly spooky ‘Furzedown Frights’ house on Crowborough Road for Halloween shenanigans… the owners created their usual brilliantly creative display, and invited locals to visit their not-so-fun funhouse, and help raise much-needed funds for Wandsworth Foodbank.
Furzedown Frights told us of the display (which was taken down on 3rd November), “We hope you enjoy our spooky decorations on Crowborough Road. Every Halloween we pick a new theme: This year is the Cursed Carnival – a not-so-fun funhouse where everything has gone a bit wrong. And if you’re scared of clowns (like me!) you can come meet Punchy the Clown, who is made of a punching bag! He’s very friendly (and punchable).
“Everything in our display is homemade (other than the plastic skeletons, who have new adventures each year) and we do it just because we love to share our excitement about Halloween.
“Please donate what you can to the Wandsworth Foodbank to help local families – and please spread the word! Every pound helps.”
Donate via justgiving.com/page/furzedown-frights-carnival
The brilliant RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run passed through Tooting bright and early on Sunday morning (1st November)!
Hundreds of remarkable veteran cars, their drivers and their passengers – many in period costume – made their way through the local area on the 60-mile journey to Brighton, in the world’s longest-running motoring event!
The Festival Of The Dead came to a spectacular close at The Woodfield Pavilion on Tooting Common at the weekend, as crowds of local families and residents turned out for ‘The Gathering’, watched over by a magnificent bird made of willow, bamboo and paper, created by local children at workshops over the holidays.
The evening had it all: a spooky samba parade across the Common, drummers, clog dancing, fire pits for toasting marshmallows, a silent disco and even a fire-eater!
Created by South London Storytelling, the festival brought a week of storytelling, creativity, performance and organised mayhem to venues across Tooting and Balham, exploring stories and traditions around witches, folklore, ancestors and the changing seasons.
The 17th annual Wandsworth Common Halloween Beer & Cider Festival took place last Wednesday to Saturday, when local residents flocked to the spooky & historic Le Gothique on Wandsworth Common to enjoy over 100 kegs and casks available from across the UK and beyond.
There were some great spooky costumes on display, and live music from bands including Glamstar who banged out classic glam rock numbers!
The next Wandsworth Common beer festival is planned for Easter 2027.
Local community groups, schools, organisations and residents in Wandsworth are being invited to apply for grants of between £100 and £500 to support local environmental projects.
Wandsworth Council has launched its Greener Wandsworth Microgrants scheme, offering funding to help individuals and groups bring their ideas for a greener borough to life.
The grants are available to anyone living or working in Wandsworth, including individuals, community groups, schools and non-profit organisations.
Projects can be new or already underway and should focus on one or more of the following areas:
🌿 Greening and improving community spaces
🌳 Supporting biodiversity and local nature conservation
🌦️ Helping communities prepare for flooding, heatwaves, drought and storms
♻️ Encouraging repair, reuse, upcycling and waste reduction
🌱 Providing environmental education and community engagement
Applications for the first round of funding are open until 27th November, with further funding rounds planned for 2027.
More information, including eligibility criteria & how to apply, via Wandsworth Council.
Tooting Family Hub, Wandsworth Council’s free support centre for local families, has reopened following improvement works.
The refurbished hub is welcoming families back through its doors, with bright, modern spaces for babies, children, young people and parents.
Whether you’re looking for parenting advice, activities for the kids or support for young people, it’s all under one roof, and most sessions are free!
To see what’s on, register and book sessions, visit the Tooting Family Hub webpage. You can also just drop in, and a member of the team will be happy to help.
📍 7a Beechcroft Rd, Tooting Bec, SW17 7BU
What a weekend for Herne Hill Harriers! 🏃🥇 The Tooting Bec-based community athletics club sent 16 teams to the National Cross Country Relays in Mansfield on Saturday and came home with two golds and a silver!
🥇 Senior Women: won the national title for the first time, by more than 50 seconds, with Olympian Katie Snowden (and Balham resident!) bringing it home on the anchor leg.
🥇 U18 Men: completed a remarkable quadruple, adding the national cross country title to their wins at the Southern and National Road Relays and the Southern Cross Country Relays.
🥈 U14 Boys: took silver, with Tommy Howard storming from 6th to 2nd on the final leg.
The Senior Men also had a day to remember, finishing 5th, the club’s highest-ever placing in any National Championship!
Congratulations to everyone who took part, and thanks to the Harriers for sharing these fantastic photos!
Herne Hill Harriers is a community amateur sports club that welcomes athletes aged 11 and up interested in track and field, road running or cross country. Find out more at hernehillharriers.org
Are you an older resident in Wandsworth, or do you know someone who is? A free event in Earlsfield next week offers practical advice and support to help get ready for winter!
The Wandsworth Older People’s Forum’s ‘Getting Ready for Winter’ Forum will cover:
🏠 Warm homes: warm spaces and support to help keep you and your home warm
💷 Money matters: budgeting, benefits and help with the cost of living
❤️ Winter health: staying well through the colder months, including vaccinations
There’ll also be the chance to meet and speak directly with local organisations, including foodbanks, Family Action, KLS Financial Inclusion, Power to Connect, Crew Energy and WCEN.
All older residents, WOPF members and friends are welcome!
Please share with anyone who may benefit.
📅 Tuesday 10 November, 2pm–4pm
📍 Anchor Church Centre, 273 Garratt Lane, SW18 4DU
🚌 Buses 44 & 270 – Swaffield Road stop
📩 Reserve your place: info@wopf.org.uk
📞 07828 690676
Find out more about The Wandsworth Older People’s Forum on their website.
WINTER COAT APPEAL! Tooting Fire Station at 91 Trinity Road is proud to be a collection hub for HandsOn London’s #WrapUpLondon Campaign.
Help keep someone warm this winter by donating your clean, good-quality unwanted men’s, women’s and children’s coats. Every donation makes a difference!
📍 Tooting Fire Station, 91 Trinity Road, SW17 7SQ
📅 2nd -22nd November, 9am-5pm
Longstanding family-run Tooting café H’s have opened a second premises, H’s Coffee House at 88 Blackshaw Road (opposite St George’s Hospital).
Run by brothers Mehmet and Emre, H’s Coffee House sells coffees, teas, sandwiches & lunch bowls. The family have had the original H’s café for 20 years, and are delighted to open their second venue.
Congratulations and good luck to Mehmet, Emre (pictured) and family!
Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm
📍88 Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0DE
Coming Soon to Tooting: Desi Chaska, a new south Asian restaurant (with an existing branch in Thornton Heath) is to open at 159-161 Mitcham Road in the premises formerly occupied by Taabiir, which recently closed.
The premises is undergoing a renovation, ahead of re-opening in due course.
We’ll keep you posted!
Streatham-based coffee shop, Estate Office Coffee have expanded, by opening a speciality coffee van on Tooting Common, located at the junction of Hillbury Road and Dr Johnson Avenue, SW16 8JT.
They’ll be there every Wednesday - Friday, 7:30am-3pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 8am-4pm, serving a full range of coffees, teas and pastries on the weekend, with all coffees £3 for the first few weeks! They also plan to expand to 7 days a week soon
Congratulations and good luck to Giselle, Joe and the team!
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