The popular Furzedown Farmers Market is back THIS SATURDAY 3rd October 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! 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 🐶
📆 Saturday 3 October, 9.30am-1.30pm
📍 Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, SW16 6RJ - just down the road from Tooting!
The Woodfield Pavilion invites you to their Big Green Day of Action this Saturday 3rd October, 12:30pm-3:30pm!
There will be a host of stalls and free activities including crafts, textile repairs, petitions, campaigns, climate-related talks & films, refreshments and much more! Free entry - all welcome! 💚🌱🌳
For more info, visit their website.
Balham & Tooting Community & Sports Club hold their second annual Black History Month Fundraising Gala, an evening of food, music, poetry, entertainment and community celebration, this Saturday 3rd October – & tickets are still available!👇
The event takes place at CHAK 89 in Mitcham (address below), where guests will enjoy a formal dinner, show and dance featuring live music, steel pan, gospel, lovers rock, rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, poetry and spoken word.
A Caribbean buffet prepared by Pierre’s Finest Cuisine will be served at 7pm, and a licensed bar will be available throughout the evening.
The programme will also include a Black History Month quiz, an auction and a raffle. Auction prizes include a helicopter flight over London. Guests will also hear from dignitaries representing Wandsworth Council, with high commissioners expected to attend.
Come dressed for the occasion and enjoy a cultural evening filled with good food, music, entertainment and positive community spirit while supporting the club’s fundraising work.
Event enquiries: delsetathomazina@gmail.com
📍 CHAK 89 – Suite 1, 105 Bond Road, Mitcham, CR4 3HG
🎟️ Tickets – £50 for club members, £60 for non-members
Bookings:
• Sylvia: 07960 931845
• Lenny: 07415 716732
• Hyacinth: 07402 244051
👗 🧥 Dress code: Formal wear
Admission: Ticket holders only
AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN TOOTING FOOD TOUR, Saturday 24 Oct, 12pm-3pm!
Discover the flavours, stories and heritage of Tooting’s African and Caribbean communities on this special Black History Month food tour, celebrating the people, businesses and food traditions that have helped shape Tooting.
Led by Geoff Simmons (Planet Tooting) and Chantelle Bent (Chantelle’s Community Kitchen), the tour will take you through one of South London’s most culturally diverse neighbourhoods, meeting the people behind some of Tooting’s much-loved African and Caribbean food businesses.
Along the way, you’ll visit a selection of local restaurants, bakeries, cafés and food businesses, including Kimmie’s Jerk Joint, Chagos Bar, ENU Ethiopian and Eritrean Kitchen , Kenkey, Sunyani, Sunshine, Minerva, Ital Vital and Mixed Blessings Bakery.
Hear from the chefs, cooks and business owners themselves as they share the stories behind their food, their heritage and the traditions that have been passed down through generations.
And, of course, there’ll be plenty to taste! Sample a range of African and Caribbean flavours while discovering more about the culinary traditions that are deeply rooted in Tooting.
Info and booking via Eventbrite.
Opera in Tooting! Opera UnTouched is bringing something completely different to Tooting this October – an immersive opera experience set in a real office space!
‘The Telephone’ by Menotti is a 40-minute production perfect for an evening out. Whether you’re an opera enthusiast or have never been to an opera before, this witty love story about Ben, Lucy, and her relentless phone is relatable, funny, and the perfect way to spend an autumnal evening.
Opera UnTouched are also working with local schools in the area to help students create their own short operas – a brilliant opportunity for young people to discover opera as a creative art form.
The performance in Tooting is on Saturday 24th October at Tooting Works on Bickersteth Road, but they also have 3 other shows taking place in office spaces across South London.
Tickets are just £16.50 – and you still have time for drinks or dinner afterwards!
Full info / tickets at operauntouched.co.uk
📍 Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH.
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, has another gorgeous home to show off in the Hyde Farm Conservation Area, and this time it’s a house... 👀
““After the incredible response to our recent Hyde Farm post, we’re staying in this rather special pocket of Balham for the next one.
“This time, we’re heading to Pentney Road – again, moments from Tooting Bec Common – and to a home that has very much done things its own way. ❤️
“There’s period character, exposed brick, bold patterned floors, industrial touches and some wonderfully unexpected design choices that I absolutely love.
“A huge kitchen made for gathering around. A gorgeous garden hidden away at the back. Beautiful original details. And rooms that reveal something different every time you look.
“There’s even a freestanding bath in one of the bedrooms. 😍
“This isn’t a home that’s been designed from a catalogue. It’s evolved over more than 20 years into something individual, characterful and wonderfully distinctive.
“And outside? Another surprise – off-street parking for two cars. In Hyde Farm? Wow!
“There’s a LOT more to show you, but I’m not giving everything away just yet…for now, look a little closer. 👀 Find out more on Instagram or Facebook.
“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!
Toddler Art Classes are BACK at Love Art in Tooting Market!
After hearing local parents ask, “will you be doing the kids art classes again?” pretty much every week since they took over Love Art, new owners Ben & Lauren are excited to say “YES!”
Starting Thursday 1st October, they’ll be hosting a Toddler Art Class (for ages 18 months - 3 years) on Thursday mornings, 10-11am, on the central market tables just outside Love Art.
The wonderful Georgia Cowley will be leading these sessions - she is a London-based children’s illustrator and workshop leader. Her classes encourage little artists to splodge, scribble, and stamp their way towards creative joy.
Classes are bookable through the Love Art website.
The classes cost £8 per child, and they are currently booking through October. Spaces are limited so get booking!
Ben & Lauren are thrilled to be keeping Love Art as a creative hub for the area, and expanding into community based activities.
Give them a follow on Instagram to stay updated on classes and other future events – and if you’re a dog lover don’t forget to pop in and say hi to Pepper! 🐾
Looking for the ultimate Christmas night out with friends or colleagues? Smart Parties are bringing the vibrant magic of The Carnivale to the heart of Battersea Park – the perfect way to celebrate the festive season locally, in unforgettable style!
And if you quote NEWSIE10 when you book, you’ll get 10% OFF the ticket price!
Shared Party Nights are available at Evolution London in Battersea Park for groups of eight or more, with dates to choose from in late November and across December. Whether you’re celebrating with a small group of friends or bringing a larger team together, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Think colourful Latin street scenes, Carnivale vibes, themed bars, a 3-course feast, dazzling shows, dodgems, and dancing ‘til late.
Step into The Carnivale in the heart of Battersea – and let the festivities begin!
For full details & to book, visit their website.
New mums & mums-to be! If you’re looking for local fitness classes designed specifically for you, Enhance Fitness are Earlsfield’s longest-running specialists in Pre & Post Natal training! And you’re welcome to bring your little ones along! It’s also a fantastic way, through fitness, to meet other new mums in the area.
Enhance Fitness classes are designed to give new mums confidence in exercise and their abilities to train, in a safe and controlled environment. The classes are always capped at 10 people maximum to ensure everyone gets the attention and support they need.
And if you’re new to Enhance, you can try any 3 group classes for just £30 to see if it’s right for you!
Their expert coaches understand the unique needs of pre and post natal fitness, helping you build strength, regain fitness and feel like yourself again – all while knowing your baby is with you.
To find out more or book your trial classes, visit enhance-fitness.com, email info@enhance-fitness.com, or call 07716506009.
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.
Considering orthodontic treatment for your teen? Ten Dental on Balham High Road provide expert orthodontic care for local teenagers – and right now, you can get up to £2,000 OFF ceramic braces until 31st October!
The award-winning clinic’s specialist orthodontists have helped thousands of families achieve confident, healthy smiles, with treatments tailored to each child’s needs and the latest technology for precision and comfort. They also offer a FREE initial consultation to assess your teen’s needs and discuss the options.
Ten Dental co-founder Dr Nik Sisodia tells us, “We provide a range of orthodontic systems – including fixed braces, Invisalign, and lingual (hidden) braces – and work with teenagers to assess their dental development and create tailored treatment plans. Whether it’s traditional braces, clear aligners, or other orthodontic solutions, we’ll find the right approach for your teen.
“We understand that teenagers can feel self-conscious about orthodontic treatment, so our fantastic orthodontists take time to explain all the options, answer questions, and make them feel comfortable throughout the process – helping them achieve the confident smile they want!”
To find out more and to book a free consultation, WhatsApp 07920 581065, call 020 8675 1798, email hello@tendental.com or pop into the clinic at 156 Balham High Road.
You can also visit their website: tendental.com
🧘♂️FREE YOGA at Hotpod Yoga South Wimbledon every Saturday in October! 🧘♀️
Never tried Hotpod, or just want to check out a local studio? Enjoy a free morning of yoga in their signature 37°C heated pod – calming scents, music, and expert teachers. All levels welcome!
✨ What’s on offer:
• Free classes for new customers
• Friendly, inclusive vibe
• Mats provided – just bring yourself, water & a towel!
Available Saturdays:
• 3rd October: 9am-10am
• 10th October: 9am-10am
• 17th October: 9am-10am
• 24th October: 9am-10am
• 31st October: 9am-10am
Book your spot via Hotpod Yoga South Wimbledon (£2 refundable deposit required).
📍8 Morden Road, SW19 3BH – right opposite South Wimbledon tube (just a couple of stops from Tooting).
More info about the studio via Hotpod Yoga South Wimbledon.
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!
Residential cycle storage units, otherwise known as bikehangars, can be found across Wandsworth, and are designed to provide a secure on-street cycle parking solution and can only be accessed by a member using a key.
A single bikehangar securely holds six cycles and is approximately the size of a small car, taking up half of a standard sized parking space. Each bikehangar is securely bolted to the curb or pavement.
Wandsworth Council welcomes requests from residents to help plan future installations. You can let them know if you would like a bikehangar installed on your street; the council prioritises locations for new bikehangars based on the numbers of requests they receive.
To find out more, and to register your interest for a bikehangar, visit the Wandsworth Council website.
Tooting Bec Lido closed to the public on Wednesday 30th September... but it’s open all year round for the hardier swimmers out there!
Swimmers can join South London Swimming Club for all-year round access (including from 1 October to 30 April when the pool is only open to members), with benefits including member events, access to the sauna, and lots more!
Visit South London Swimming Club to find out more about becoming a South London Swimming Club member.
📷 Photo by swimming coach Paul
The Lakeside Playground on Tooting Commons is to undergo refurbishment, with construction beginning this Monday 5th October.
Following two phases of community engagement, the new wildlife-inspired Tooting Lakeside Playground aims to offer a varied mix of inclusive play opportunities for children of different ages and abilities.
The new playground is expected to be completed in January 2027, subject to weather and site conditions.
While the playground is closed, families can visit Tooting Triangle Playground or Furzedown Recreation Ground Playground instead.
For more info, or to view the full design, visit bit.ly/TootingCommonLakesidePlayground
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10% OFF FOR NHS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES STAFF at Elaka Food City in Tooting!
The popular local shop, which stocks an amazing range of Sri Lankan and South Asian food and more, is offering a 10% discount to all NHS and emergency services staff.
Manager, Karun, tells us, “There are so many wonderful NHS and emergency services staff living and working in Tooting – including at St George’s Hospital, Springfield University Hospital and Tooting Fire Station, as well as the local police who walk the best on our streets, who all do such a wonderful job of serving the community, so we wanted to say thank you in some way!”
Just a 15-minute walk – or a short bus ride – from Tooting Broadway, and barely a minute from Tooting Thameslink station.
🕖 Open 7am–11pm, every day
📍 42 London Rd, SW17 9HP
🔗 shop.elakafoodcity.com
💸 IT’S PAYDAY! And while your bank account might be begging you to be responsible, Tooting’s L’Assaggino al Mercato has a better idea – INVEST IT IN PASTA, with 50% OFF ALL FOOD ON THE MENU and 2 SPRITZ FOR JUST £14! 🇮🇹
Head to L’Assaggino al Mercato in Broadway Market Tooting and enjoy authentic Italian food with a special Sardinian touch – because your hard-earned money tastes better with parmesan on it. 🧀
🔥 50% OFF ALL FOOD ON THE MENU
🍹 2 SPRITZ FOR JUST £14 – because one is basically just a warm-up.
Ongoing offer – every day until further notice, payday or not!
Born and raised in Sardinia, owners Manolo & Nicola have been serving proper Italian food in London since 2010, bringing their passion for authentic flavours to Tooting.
And there’s more…
👨👩👧👦 Family friendly – bring the whole family, even the one who always orders from everyone else’s plate.
🎉 PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE – seating around 20 people, perfect for birthdays, celebrations, special occasions or any event where you need an excuse to eat a lot of pasta.
Whether you fancy sitting outside and soaking up the Broadway Market buzz, or settling into one of their relaxed and romantic indoor rooms, there’s a table waiting for you. ✨🇮🇹
So this pay day, forget investing in stocks. Invest in CARBS, SPRITZ and WINE. Your future self will thank you. 😂🍝
📍 L’Assaggino, Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0RJ
📲 Book your table: lassagginoalmercato.com
New Tooting South American family-run restaurant, Streat Latin have launched a whole host of offers to celebrate their 3-month anniversary in SW17!
Streat Latin serve up Mexican and Latin American flavours in a relaxed, family-friendly setting, located in the rear of Broadway Market.
From arepas, tacos and tequeños, to nachos, rice bowls, croquetas, churros & more, there’s plenty to enjoy whether you’re popping in for lunch, dinner or drinks with friends or family, with lots of vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten-free options!
⭐ NEW Offers!
• Every Thursday: Steak & a Pint £15
• Every Tuesday: Tacos & a Pint £13
• Every Tuesday - Sunday: Mains, Nachos & Frozen Marg £13
• Every Day: 2 Cocktails £15
📆 Open Tuesday to Thursday 4pm-11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-11pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm for eat-in & takeaway!
📍Unit 67-69, Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0RJ
Be part of the Dons Local Action Group Big Sleep Out, returning to AFC Wimbledon Stadium on Saturday 14th November!
The annual fundraiser sees local people spend a night at the stadium, swapping their beds for sleeping bags to help raise vital funds for people facing homelessness and hardship across South West London.
The event starts at 7pm, with tickets costing £30, which includes two free drinks and breakfast the following morning.
📍 AFC Wimbledon Stadium, Plough Lane, Wimbledon
📅 Saturday 14th November 2026, from 7pm
Find out more and sign up HERE.
Dons Local Action Group is a network of volunteers working across Wandsworth, Merton and Kingston to help people facing poverty and hardship. Its work includes providing food parcels, household goods, furniture and appliances, as well as laptops through its Keep Kids Connected initiative. More info on their website.
Tooting’s St George’s Hospital Charity is delighted to announce their partnership with Run South London, London’s newest half marathon coming to Morden and Wimbledon in 2027!
As the event’s Community Charity Partner, they’ll be shining a light on their incredible hospital and the NHS heroes who care for our community around the clock.
St George’s Hospital Charity would love for you to join the celebration and run for Team George’s on 14 March 2027. And there’s plenty to look forward to along the way:
• An incredible event atmosphere across Morden and Wimbledon
• Friends and family cheering you on every step of the way
• St George’s NHS Staff Choir on the route
• The St George’s Hospital Charity team waiting to welcome you at the finish line
Run with Team George’s, support your local NHS and help make a difference to the people who rely on St George’s Hospital. Sign up via their website.
Wandsworth Foodbank has made an urgent call for support this Harvest time as demand for its services remains high.
The food bank provided more than 13,000 emergency food parcels during 2025, with almost two-thirds going to local households with children. Over the past five years, the number of emergency food parcels provided to local people facing hardship has increased by 108%.
Wandsworth Foodbank is asking the local community to support its Harvest appeal by donating non-perishable food and toiletries, making a financial donation or volunteering.
Foodbank Manager Dan Frith said: “We need the help of the community during Harvest to continue to address hunger and reduce hardship in Wandsworth, and to provide warm hospitality and hope to local people and families who don’t have anyone else to lean on.”
For the latest list of most-needed items or to make a donation, visit the Wandsworth Foodbank website.
The Furzedown Project’s Bric-A-Brac Sale raised over £700 on Saturday!
The Project also has a Christmas Fayre on 28 November and there’s an Art Exhibition on Sunday 11 October as part of Wandsworth Artists Open House.
The Furzedown Project at 91-93 Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ, is an activity centre and social hub for people aged 50 and over, who’s mission is to increase people’s sense of wellbeing and reduce social isolation. More info on their website.
Want to discover more events in Tooting, Furzedown and Earlsfield? See our Tooting Events Page for more info.
We’re sad to report that after 50 years of serving the Tooting community, much-loved Asian grocery store, Bhavin’s is to permanently close this weekend, as owners and brothers Rohit (pictured) and Anil Shah, are set to retire.
Located at 193-197 Upper Tooting Road since 1976, Bhavin’s has welcomed customers from across London over the last five decades, to enjoy the huge range of goods and produce sourced from across South East Asia and Africa.
We would like to wish Rohit and Anil a very long and happy retirement!
Local NHS staff and volunteers were awarded for their outstanding care and dedicated service at an emotional ceremony last Wednesday evening, hosted by The Traitors star and GP, Dr Amos Ogunkoya.
The third charity-funded ‘gesh CARE awards’ were held at London’s iconic Kia Oval. Colleagues at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group (gesh) were recognised at their annual ‘Oscars’, featuring tributes from grateful patients and their families.
Lydia Baker, a Specialist Bereavement Midwife at Epsom and St Helier, received over 50 nominations from the public. She won the Public Choice Award for Outstanding Care, for supporting a family whose 8-day-old son sadly died from a rare infection.
Lydia and the Maternity Bereavement Team helped bereaved parents Jodie and Ben Picknett through the traumatic loss of their son, George, in 2023.
Lydia also supported Jodie through her subsequent pregnancy and was there for the birth of her daughter, Lucy.
Jodie said: “We never thought we would see happiness again. Lydia stepped into our life quickly and held us and cared for us, to help us process George’s death. Anything we were worried about, Lydia was there on hand, texting at 3am.”
Other guests included 11-year-old Catherine L’Estrange, the first NHS patient to receive a revolutionary new treatment for a progressive form of severe blindness, following the world’s first gene therapy surgery at St Helier.
Cricket-mad Catherine, who was thrilled to be at the famous sporting venue, said: “If this treatment works, it will help me to carry on seeing things around me, and most of all I will be able to carry on reading books, which is one of my favourite things to do.”
The gesh CARE awards recognise 18,000 clinical and non-clinical staff who make a difference to patients, colleagues, and the wider community. Volunteers were also celebrated for the vital contributions they make.
Winners were crowned across 13 categories, with more than 800 nominations received – including nearly 200 for the public choice award alone.
A full list of winners can be found HERE.
COMING SOON TO TOOTING: The Happy Pot, serving Malaysian street food, is to open in Tooting Market (where Poutine was previously located).
They plan to open in the next week or so. We’ll keep you posted...
Tooting represented at the London Transport Museum! Trinity Road station (which became Tooting Bec in 1950) was designed by Charles Holden – who designed dozens of tube stations on the network – and opened in 1926.
We spotted this photo on a recent trip to the amazing museum in Covent Garden. You can buy this, and hundreds of other London Transport related photos and prints, via their website.
Who caught the stunning sunset the other night? @dermotsteedman (Instagram) did, and captured these amazing pics over Tooting Bec Lido and Tooting Bec Athletics Track (see more on our Instagram and Facebook) – thanks for sharing!
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