Tooting Newsie Weekly Newsletter
The World Cup kicks off, a farmers' market, a fun day, loads of local deals, the annual Dog Show, new businesses...and so much more!
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.
⚽️ Two huge screens have been installed to show live World Cup games at Tooting’s House of ORA, with games also projected onto their wall upstairs!
The brilliant new arts & music venue on Mitcham Road will be showing a huge number of the initial group games – with seats, tables & standing space available, DJ sets before & after every game, a well-stocked bar and food available including burgers & hot dogs!
Doors (and the bar) will open at 6pm every weekday (or at 4pm for the 5pm / 6pm kick offs), and from 12 Noon on Saturdays & Sundays.
Walk-ins are welcome – but if you’d like to book a table / good viewing space in advance, you can book HERE.
The Lanes Farmers' Market is BACK in Tooting this Saturday, 13 June, 10am-2pm in Springfield Park - the fantastic 32-acre park which opened in SW17 last year!
This quarterly market is situated outside The Lanes on Lapridge Drive, SW17 7FX, where you'll find lots of fantastic local traders with food stalls, drinks, gifts, condiments, treats & much more!
Blue light discounts are offered + there'll be live music from South London Vinyl Experience! Dogs are of course, very welcome! 🐶
The Furzedown Fun Day is BACK 🎉 this Saturday 13th June 12pm-6pm, with live music & entertainment, arts and crafts, inflatables, games, local artists’ & makers’ stalls, great street food, and more! Fun for the whole family!
📍 Furzedown Rec, Ramsdale Road, SW17 9BP
More info via Furzedown Community Network.
Are you a parent or carer of a child under 8 in Wandsworth? Ready, Steady, Go is a FREE information sharing event for families of under 8’s, taking place at the Civic Suite, Wandsworth Town Hall, on Wednesday 17th June, 10am-2pm.
All families with under 8’s are welcome to drop in and find out about the numerous services across Wandsworth that can provide information, advice and support on a range of issues such as nursery funding and childcare, school places, special needs, disabilities, and support in claiming benefits, to name but a few.
There are over 40 services attending this year. There will be refreshments on offer, a soft play area, free books, and a balloon entertainer. Families can also win one of 4 £50 vouchers simply by attending and providing feedback on the event.
To book your free place, visit their Eventbrite page, scan the QR code in the image, or email admin@sendpcwandsworth.org.uk for more info.
📍Civic Suite, Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High St, London SW18 2PU
Three medical students from City St George’s, University of London in Tooting have launched an online programme designed to help students prepare for one of the toughest entrance exams in the country: the GAMSAT.
Founded by Isha Dhanjal, Maya Payne and Mardaan Sha, the GAMSAT Intensive is a live, structured preparation programme aimed at students applying for graduate-entry medicine courses across the UK, Ireland, and Australia.
The course was created after the founders saw how many students struggle with the overwhelming amount of GAMSAT content available online, often spending thousands on courses without seeing meaningful score improvements.
The programme includes:
• Live online teaching sessions
• Small group support
• Strategy-based learning for Sections 1, 2, and 3
• Essay feedback and personalised guidance
• Intensive science revision for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
The team hopes the programme will support more students from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds in pursuing careers in healthcare.
Applications for the September cohort are now open. For more info, visit www.thegamsatintensive.co.uk or email support@thegamsatintensive.co.uk
Congratulations and good luck to Isha, Maya,and Mardaan!
Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk on how pricing your property can be key in a more ‘challenging’ market...
“Could £5,000 cost you buyers? When pricing a home, most people naturally focus on the number itself. But there’s another part of the strategy that sellers (or really their agent) don’t always think about: how buyers actually search.
“For example, advertising a property at £495,000 instead of £500,000 might sound like a smart move. And sometimes, it can be. But if a buyer is searching between £500,000 and £550,000, that £495,000 property may not appear in their results.
“Not because they wouldn’t like it. Not because it’s wrong for them. Simply because it sits outside the bracket they’re searching in.
“And whilst £495,000 / £500,000 is an easy example to explain, the principle applies across the market.
“The question is always: where are buyers likely to be searching? Sometimes, a Guide Price strategy can help.
“For example:
Guide Price £475,000
Offers between £475,000 – £500,000
“That can appeal to buyers searching below £500,000, while still making it clear where the seller is hoping to get to.
“But – and this is important – it has to be genuine. It needs to be backed by comparable evidence, buyer demand and the current market. Because in a more challenging market, small details can make a big difference.
“One extra buyer seeing your home. One extra viewing. One extra offer.
“Pricing isn’t just about what your home is worth. It’s about making sure the right buyers actually find it. Especially if your home is invisible on social media too...”
Full post on Chuk’s Instagram, or Facebook.
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!
TOOTING BUSINESS FOR SALE🚨 Much-loved Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar, Tacos + Tequila in Broadway Market – after 8 incredible years, the time has come for the family business to close its doors ❤️ as the restaurant founders are moving on to a new chapter in their lives.
Owner, Sylvain, tells us, “A family relocation means we’ll close our doors on Saturday 27th June – but the concept, venue, and everything that makes this place special is up for grabs at an attractive price. We’ll help the new owners with a smooth handover and will support them every step of the way. Please email hello@marialifestylepa.com for more info.
“We want to say a huge THANK YOU to every customer, friend, and supporter who has been part of our journey over the years. Your loyalty, memories, and support have meant the world to us.
“We’ll be serving until Saturday 27th June, so come by, enjoy your favourite meals until then, and help us celebrate the amazing community we’ve built together. ❤️🍽️ 🌮🍹✨. Book your table: hola@tacosntequila.co.uk”
📍Tacos + Tequila, Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0RJ
Ever been to a Sound Bath? If not, HUMM in Merton Abbey Mills would love to welcome you – with a 28 Days Unlimited Intro Offer for new clients (see below).
HUMM wellness studio was founded by local mum, Jade, with a simple mission: to help people slow down and give their body the reset it needs.
Jade tells us, “HUMM is a sanctuary of calm where you can step away from the noise of everyday life, soften the constant mental chatter, and simply be.
“A space where strangers become familiar faces, meaningful connections are formed, and bodies begin to release the tension they’ve been carrying for far too long.
“Because stress doesn’t just live in the mind. It shows up as tight shoulders, headaches, jaw tension, poor sleep, anxiety, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, constantly ‘on’, and struggling to switch off.
“The reality is that many of us have become so used to feeling this way that we assume it’s normal. At HUMM, we are passionate about helping people regulate their nervous system and build resilience to tolerate the stresses of modern life.
“Through Sound Baths, Yin Yoga and Breathwork, we create opportunities to pause, process and reconnect with yourself.
“No expectations. No experience needed. No flexibility required. Just space to rest, breathe and receive.
“Our 28 Days Unlimited Intro Offer allows you to experience a variety of classes and discover what supports your body best. Whether that’s sound, breath, movement or simply having a regular space in your week to slow down.
“Because healing isn’t usually found in one class. It’s found in creating small moments of consistency that help your body feel safe enough to release years of accumulated stress, tension and stored emotion.”
✨ 28 Days Unlimited Classes
✨ £55 Introductory Offer
✨ New Customers Only
Pause. Rest. Reset.
📍 HUMM London
Unit 1, The Long Shop, Merton Abbey Mills, SW19 2RD
Book via hummlondon.com 🤍
Summer Intro Offer at Hotpod Yoga South Wimbledon – 30 days for just £30! Plus, FREE park yoga in June, July and August (see below)!
Never tried Hotpod, or just want to check out a local studio? Enjoy 30 days for just £30 in their signature 37°C heated pod – with calming scents, music, and expert teachers. All levels welcome, and mats provided – just bring yourself, water & a towel!
Book via their website. Offer is valid for purchase until the end of July. New customers only. Ts and Cs apply.
FREE yoga in Wimbledon Park on Saturdays at 12.30pm – 20th June, 18th July and 22nd August! Please bring a mat, sunscreen and water! Book via their website.
📍Hotpod Yoga is located at 8 Morden Road, SW19 3BH – right opposite South Wimbledon tube (just a couple of stops from Tooting). More info about the studio via their website.
The first London retirement village from Audley Villages is located in Clapham South, on the edge of Clapham Common! At Audley Nightingale Place, you can experience an independent lifestyle in a beautiful & secure environment, where your property is maintained for you.
The village has a number of beautiful 1 to 3 bedroom apartments available (both for sale and rental), along with its own pool, health club, library, restaurant and private cinema. And if you ever need any extra care, they can provide that too.
Whether you’re considering a move for yourself or a loved one, the friendly Audley team are always on hand to answer any questions and show you around.
For more information, to get in touch, or to arrange a personal tour, visit their website, call 020 3802 1581, or email nightingalesales@audleyvillages.co.uk
📍 3 Nightingale Lane, Clapham South, SW4 9AH – right by Clapham South tube.
Tooting resident Sandra, founder of Pilates Republic, and Carolyn currently have a small number of private Pilates appointments available.
Working from a fully equipped Pilates studio in Tooting, Sandra and Carolyn help people overcome back pain, injuries, stiffness and everyday aches and pains. Many clients come to Pilates because they want to get back to running, exercising, travelling, gardening or simply getting through the day without discomfort getting in the way.
Sandra says: “Many people come to Pilates because their body no longer feels the way it used to. My goal isn’t just to help people exercise, but to help them feel stronger and enjoy everyday life more.”
Private sessions can help with:
✔ Back pain, stiff joints and everyday aches
✔ Strength and flexibility
✔ Posture, balance and coordination
✔ Building confidence in movement
✔ Returning to exercise safely
✔ Feeling calmer and more energised
Sessions take place in Sandra’s calm, fully equipped studio in Tooting, using specialist Pilates equipment including the Reformer, Tower, Chair and Barrel.
Sandra adds: “Pilates should feel supportive, encouraging and realistic. Whether someone is completely new to Pilates or has been exercising for years, sessions are always adapted to the person in front of us.”
Alongside private sessions, Pilates Republic also offers:
🧘 Small group mat classes in Tooting throughout the week
✨ Mat Plus memberships combining group mat classes with monthly private sessions and full online access
💻 The Pilates Hub with weekly online classes and more than 40 on demand videos
For more information or to book, visit pilatesrepublic.co.uk or see Pilates Republic on Facebook or Instagram.
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!
Congratulations to Jen, who recently raised money for Tooting’s St George’s Hospital Charity with a daring skydive! 🪂
Jen’s skydive marked a deeply meaningful milestone, as last May marked ten years since her initial breast cancer diagnosis, and she chose to honour that journey in the most fearless way.
Since her diagnosis, Jen has embraced life with extraordinary courage – from flying a plane to racing a hovercraft, rock climbing, and even rope‑bridge walking over ravines. But the skydive was her big one, the challenge she’d been building up to.
Jen raised an amazing £1,105 to support Lymphoedema research and services at St George’s, after developing the condition two years ago as a result of her treatment.
Feeling inspired? Sign up to your own skydive via St George’s Hospital Charity.
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⚽🍕 World Cup Football, Pizza & Good Times at Made in Puglia Company in Broadway Market! 🍻
Catch all the World Cup action live on their TV while enjoying freshly made pizzas, delicious starters, ice-cold beers, and handcrafted cocktails.
Bring your friends, grab a slice, and cheer on your team in the perfect match-day atmosphere! 🎉⚽
📍 Broadway Market, Tooting
🍕 Fresh Pizza
🍺 Cold Beer
🍹 Cocktails
📺 Live World Cup Matches
Book your table or walk in and join the excitement! Book via their website.
The World Cup starts today – and award-winning Indian Room in Balham have got a fantastic takeaway / delivery offer running throughout the tournament for those that want to watch the matches at home with delicious Indian food!
GET 10% OFF + another £9 OFF your order + FREE poppadoms + FREE local delivery, when you order direct via their website at indianroom.co.uk. Simply use code: WC2026 at the checkout! The minimum spend is £25.
Located at 59 Bedford Hill, family-run Indian Room offers a menu packed full of delicious starters, main dishes & sides. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request and they cater for special dietary requirements.
The restaurant prides itself on making their cuisine as healthy as possible, without compromising on taste. All dishes are prepared without using ghee and therefore, relatively low fat. They don’t use any artificial colourings, all meat is British bred from a farm down in Devonshire and only the freshest, seasonal vegetables are used in their cooking.
To order online (or book a table), visit their website. They’re open for delivery every day right up until 11pm – and until 11.45pm during the late-night England games!
The beautiful hot sunshine didn’t stop 870 participants enjoying Tooting Common parkrun on a sunny Saturday! There were 158 first timers, and 81 new PBs recorded, with 41 volunteers helping it all run smoothly!
Star volunteer Token Sorter, Karen, completed her 100th parkrun, and Elspa started her hen party early with parkrun! 🎉🎉
The free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event (walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you) takes place at 9am every Saturday at Tooting Common, Doctor Johnson Avenue, SW16 1RT.
Find out more about Tooting parkrun via their website.
Furzedown FACE’s Charity Plant sale raised over £2,000 on Saturday – with sunflowers, bedding plants, veg, pumpkins, tomatoes and lots more sold – all grown by Stuart with help from the Furzedown FACE team. And the sun even came out between the showers! 🌻🌞🍅
Money raised will go to for The Furzedown Project, Furzedown Youth Centre, and the local branch of MND Association, as well as local green-fingered initiatives.
Friends of Tooting Common held their annual 2026 Fun Dog Show on the Common on Sunday 7 June. 124 dogs entered the competition, and around 400 people attended!
Most competed in more than 1 of the 10 classes. As in previous years there was a great array of dogs of all shapes and sizes, including male and female, puppies, veterans, rescue dogs, those with waggy tails, excellent fancy dress, and best tricks.
There were also classes for young handlers to let them demonstrate their skills.
See our Instagram or Facebook for more photos and a full report!
More info about Friends of Tooting Common via their website.
Tooting Resident Alex has once again taken on the challenge of finding a beer for every country in the World Cup, that he’ll drink when the country gets eliminated - leaving the winners’ beer to round everything off!
With the tournament expanded to 48 teams for the first time, this has been a real undertaking ahead of the tournament kicking off tonight, when co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa. Seen outside Tooting Bec Tube Station with his England and Croatia beers to symbolise England’s first game, Alex is World Cup ready.
He tells us, “This is definitely my toughest tournament challenge to date - it makes the 16 team Women’s Euros in 2025, the 24 team Men’s Euros in 2024 and the 32 team Men’s World Cup in 2022 look easy! But we’re lucky in Tooting as there are two great Craft Beer spots (Craft Tooting and We Brought Beer) that I can always use to get things moving – and then once the World Cup starts, we’re awash with awesome pubs and both markets to watch the games.
“The number of favours I’ve had to call in for this World Cup though is incredible - from my Aunt & Uncle bringing me beers over from Sydney, to a friend’s mum on holiday in Curacao, to me paying for a mate’s check-in luggage to bring me back a Paraguayan beer - it’s certainly been a journey and I can’t thank everyone enough for their help.
“Let’s hope it’s more a repeat of Women’s Euro 2025 when I got to drink my England beer last, than the last two Men’s Euros when we lost in the final!”
Alex will be documenting his world cup journey on his Instagram page alongside polls for every single game that you can get involved with.
Good luck to England and good luck to Alex navigating the chaos that comes of teams getting knocked out of the World Cup!
COMING SOON TO TOOTING: The Real Bombay Food Restaurant & Lounge is to open at 83 Mitcham Road, where Albarakah Goods was previously located.
They plan to open in the next couple of weeks. Watch this space for details...
COMING SOON TO TOOTING: Meximö is to open at 39 Upper Tooting Road, where Bank of Baroda was previously located.
They plan to open in the next few weeks. We’ll keep you posted...
Nine Out of Ten, serving craft beers from independent breweries and Brazilian-inspired cocktails, has opened in Broadway Market, where Craft Tooting was previously located.
Open:
Tuesday-Wednesday: 5pm-10pm
Thursday: 5pm-11pm
Friday: 4pm-12pm
Saturday: 12pm-12am
Sunday: 12pm-8pm
See their Instagram for more info.
Congratulations and good luck to Fernando and the team!
COMING SOON TO TOOTING: Joyalukkas Jewellers are to open a branch at 35 Tooting High Street, where Discount Bazaar was previously located.
Watch this space for more info...
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