Tooting Newsie Weekly Newsletter
Charity drive for Jamaica, a fantastic local Remembrance Day display, half-price pizza, Instant Quizio returns, a beloved local business closes, new openings, and lots more...
🎉 Instant Quizio returns to Tooting Bec on Wednesday 19th November, fundraising for St George’s Hospital Charity!🎉
Join a night of community and competition at The Wheatsheaf pub, hosted by the Instant Physio team, with prizes from local businesses (who’ll also be donating prizes for a raffle on the night)!
👉 How to enter:
1️⃣ Reserve your free spot on Eventbrite.
2️⃣ Make a £15 donation on the St George’s Hospital Charity website.
3️⃣ Email a screenshot of your donation to hello@instantphysio.co.uk the same day to confirm your place.
Only 50 spaces available — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
💰 Every penny raised goes directly to St George’s Hospital Charity!
And if you’re a local business who’d like to donate a prize, please email Ed at hello@instantphysio.co.uk
📍 The Wheatsheaf, 2 Upper Tooting Rd, Tooting Bec, SW17 7TS
Instant Physio is located at 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
Expect zinging cocktails, crackling fires and huge laughs from a stellar line-up featuring:
🎤 Matthew McAloone – effortlessly charming and razor-sharp
🎤 Jen Collier – brilliantly witty Welsh comic
🎤 Prince Abdi – a comedy circuit favourite with stories you’ll love
It’s the perfect midweek treat — and there are just a handful of tickets left! 🎟️
👉 Grab yours now before they’re gone – book tickets here.
If you miss out, don’t worry — they’re back on Wednesday 10th December with Finlay Christie headlining! 🎅✨
There’s lots happening for all ages in libraries across Wandsworth (including Tooting) this November, including coffee mornings, reading groups, digital inclusion programmes, kids’ activities, poetry, Pokémon club and lots more!
Full list of activities and libraries via Better.
Tooting-based property advisor Chuk, of Homes With Chuk, shouts out the brilliant coffee shops around Tooting Broadway!
“Whenever I’m doing viewings with people not familiar with Tooting, one of the most common questions I’m asked is ‘where can we grab a coffee?’
“We have some absolutely wonderful coffee shops in Tooting Broadway, and hopefully this can be a point of reference – although I may have missed a couple!
“Where would you grab a coffee in Tooting Broadway?”
Head over to Chuk’s Instagram for a video showing off more Tooting Broadway coffee shops!
Chuk Agudosi is a personal local property advisor. For more info, email him at hello@homeswithchuk.co.uk, call 07940 546 190, DM him at Homes with Chuk, or pop into Tooting Works at 89 Bickersteth Road and ask for him at reception!
£5 off at HARTBEEPS TOOTING parent and baby classes for the next 3 weeks (see below)!
Join Maya and the enchanted wonderland of HARTBEEPS at The Selkirk Tooting! Maya tells us, “Our parent and baby musical and sensory sessions revolve around love, support, guidance, play and joy, nurturing both child and grown-up in new movements and development.
“Each week is a new exciting adventure. We focus on your child’s development so that you can enjoy focusing on all of the fun, with a combination of baby massage, old and new songs, movement, plenty of dress up, parachutes, sensory toys and lights. Both grown-ups and children also get the chance to socialise, meeting and making new friends.”
Classes take place every Wednesday morning:
🍄 10.30am Baby Bells (newborn – sitting)
🍄 11.30am Baby Bells (newborn – sitting)
🍄 12.30pm Beeps (sitting – standing)
£5 OFF WITH TOOTING NEWSIE PROMO CODE ‘TootingNHB’
Available to use on:
• A trial (making it FREE)
• A drop-in session
• Term booking (join for the 7 week Winter Term – you’re welcome to commit anytime in the term!)
Book via Bookeo.
Ts & Cs apply. £5 off code can only be used once per family. Trials are only available to families who haven’t experienced Hartbeeps before.
Hartbeeps also run classes in Earlsfield, Balham, Wandsworth and all around West and SW London. Check out their timetable on their website.
Email kimmy@hartbeeps.com if you have any questions.
📍The Selkirk - 60 Selkirk Rd, London SW17 0ES
Meet the brothers behind Tooting’s Milestone Jewellery at 6 Selkirk Road!
Local residents Emran, Nabil and Adnan opened in February of this year, selling and buying luxury diamond jewellery and watches, including bespoke engagement and wedding rings, as well as antique jewellery. Emran tells us:
“We’ve been running a successful diamond business in Hatton Garden for 9 years and wanted to bring our expertise to Tooting, making fine jewellery more accessible and cost-effective for locals – and the response and support has been incredible!
“We’ve become known for our bespoke diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, and a stunning range of authentic pre-owned branded jewellery and luxury watches — all at affordable prices. We also offer competitive prices and exceptional value for gold, diamonds, and designer jewellery – whether you’re buying or selling.”
“Customers are loving us – just check out our amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Google reviews!
“Come and see us to find out how we can help you. Whether you’re looking for an engagement or wedding ring, a new watch, something for that special someone for Christmas, or anything in between – we have you covered!”
Milestone Jewellery is located at 6 Selkirk Road, SW17 0ES. See their website or call them on 020 4568 8614 for more info.
We’re sad to share the news that Ding Ding has permanently closed in Tooting Market. William had been running his Hong Kong inspired eatery since 2018, and has decided it’s time to move on to new endeavours. He’ll also be leaving his pitch at the nearby AFC Wimbledon Stadium.
Follow William on Instagram to see what’s coming next.
All the best, William – you’ll be much missed in Tooting!
The RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run passed through Tooting Broadway last Sunday, 2nd November!
Hundreds of amazing veteran cars, their drivers and their passengers – many in period costume – made their way on the 60-mile journey to Brighton, in the world’s longest-running motoring event!
More photos and video via our Instagram.
Full info and route map via veterancarrun.com
Last winter, Tooting’s St George’s Hospital was hit by a flood of flu as well as RSV, Covid and norovirus – closing wards, adding to the strain on Emergency Departments, and putting extra pressure on staff, as the virus gripped hospitals up and down the country.
Now that children have returned to school after increased social contact during half term, an increase in flu infections is anticipated – as this was also seen following the summer break.
With national data suggesting flu season has started early, the hospital group’s Chief Nursing Officer is urging people to proactively book their vaccine – before cases of severe illness and hospitalisations start to rocket.
More info via St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group.
20% off all dine-in meals at Tooting Bec Indo-African restaurant The Truro (see below)!
The Truro Team tells us, “The Truro is a celebration of Indo-African flavours — a story born from migration, heritage, and the joy of sharing food! Every dish is prepared from scratch by skilled chefs, using local ingredients and spices imported from Africa to deliver deep, authentic flavour.
“Our menu is known for its signature grilled chicken and prawns, flame-cooked and served with our homemade lemon butter or spicy peri-peri sauces. Guests also love our hearty platters, flavour-packed street food sandwiches, and indulgent malva pudding.
“We offer a warm, family-friendly dining experience filled with bold flavour and cultural soul. Why not come and give us a try and get 20% off your meal – we look forward to welcoming you!”
Find The Truro at 47 Upper Tooting Rd, Tooting Bec, SW17 7TR. Call 020 4619 2414 for more info and to book, or find out more and view their menu via their website.
Ts & Cs apply. 20% off offer valid every day 1pm-6pm until Thursday 20th November. Eat-in only.
All food is HMC certified halal, and the restaurant is completely alcohol-free.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY to Made In Puglia in Broadway Market Tooting – to celebrate, they’re offering 50% OFF ALL PIZZAS this Friday, Saturday and Sunday (7-9 November)! 🇮🇹 🎉🍕
Alberto tells us, “Adoriamo Tooting! We love our customers so much, and have felt SO welcome since we opened a year ago! So, to celebrate a year in Tooting, we’re offering ALL our pizzas at half-price this weekend!
“If you’ve not visited us before, come and see why people are coming back again and again for our authentic Neopolitan pizza, antipasti, beer and cocktails, as well as organic wine direct from Puglia! Speriamo di vedervi presto!”
Half-price pizzas are available for eat-in and takeaway 12pm-10.30pm Friday-Saturday and 12pm-8.30pm Sunday at Made In Puglia in Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0SP. Ts and Cs apply.
More info and full menu via their website.
Local youth charity Business Launchpad and social enterprise Tooting Works are collecting donations to support Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Donations will go to Jamaican charity Crisis Support Charity, who are working on the ground to rebuild communities.
Contact Nicole, Community & Partnerships Manager via email at nicole@businesslaunchpad.org.uk or message 07807 971470, to arrange your donation drop-off.
Tooting Works is located at 89 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH
Local charity Share (who have a Garden Centre in Tooting – see below) supports and empowers adults with a learning disability and autistic adults to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
Many local people will know Share for their wonderful Share Garden Centre at Springfield Hospital, where they sell plants grown through their horticulture social enterprise. As part of the Springfield Village redevelopment, Share has moved slightly, and is now based in Building 32 on Lapidge Drive, near the Burntwood Lane entrance. They’re still very much part of the local area, continuing their fantastic work.
Alongside horticulture, Share offers a range of courses and training programmes including textiles, art, health and wellbeing, maths and English, and a community-based course where students explore and take part in activities locally. Each course is designed to help students build confidence, learn new skills, and gain greater independence.
There are plenty of ways to get involved and support Share:
😊 Volunteer – help out in the garden, support classes on site or in the community, or become a befriender to offer friendship and encouragement to a student near you.
💚 Donate – every contribution helps Share continue providing life-changing opportunities.
🪴 Visit and buy plants – the Share Garden Centre is open to the public on weekdays 10am-4pm, and always welcomes new visitors.
Find out more about Share Community, their courses and ways to support them via their website.
Congratulations to Patrick, Damian, Oliver and TJ on climbing Mount Kenya and raising over £2,500 for Tooting’s St George’s Hospital Charity!
Patrick received emergency heart surgery at St George’s last year, and wanted to give back to the NHS team who saved his life.
Although a challenging trek, Patrick described it as an adventure of a lifetime – through steep climbs, tricky terrain and even bouts of altitude sickness, their strength, determination and teamwork carried them all the way to the top.
If you’d like to read more about Patrick’s journey before the trek, check out his blog.
If you’d like to organise a fundraising event for St George’s, you can find out more via their website.
Padel sessions in Furzedown! Are you a padel fan, or looking to try out this sport that everyone’s talking about?
Luna Padel Club is a social padel community that brings people together in a fun environment, focusing on social play, welcoming beginners, seasoned players, and everyone in between!
Whether you’re looking to stay active, meet new people, or give padel a try, Luna Padel Club invites locals to pick up a racket and join in.
Founder, Zayd, tells us, “Padel is a fun and social sport, but lack of court availability and the need for 4 players can make it difficult for people to play regularly. This club provides a way for people to play and connect with others, and we want to welcome more people to the community!”
Sessions take place at Furzedown Recreation Centre on Ramsdale Road every Sunday – visit Eventbrite for more info and to book.
Tooting residents Heather, Winner, Jill and Eric have created a fantastic display to commemorate Remembrance Day, outside Jill and Eric’s home on Chasefield Road!
They hope that the display will help fundraise for the annual Poppy Appeal. If you’d like to donate, you can do so via the Royal British Legion website.
Thanks to them all for the beautiful display!
Local resident Hussain has opened a new shop selling electric bicycles and accessories for retail and wholesale at 91 Mitcham Road, (where Taştê café was previously located).
Brands available include Allegro, Ecruz, Starsfly and more, and they also offer a repair service.
Open 9am-7pm Monday to Sunday. Signage, website and social media to come. Call 07922 233 153 for more info.
Congratulations and good luck to Hussain and the team!
COMING SOON TO TOOTING: The Butcher Grill is to reopen in Tooting Market (where Ding Ding was previously located)! Butchers Grill was originally located near the Tooting High Street market entrance.
We’ll keep you posted...
COMING SOON TO TOOTING: McCarthy’s Irish Bar & Deli is to open in Broadway Market (where Tokova is currently located) later this month, serving Irish street food, drinks, and Irish produce.
Tokova remains open until the 15th November, so be sure to head down and say goodbye before they leave! More info via their website.
Have you ever wondered how London buses get their numbers? There are nearly 700 different bus routes ferrying Londoners across the city – Time Out London explains how they got their digits!
Full story via Time Out London.
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