Christmas is coming to House of Ora!🎄The fantastic Tooting venue has three festive experiences for local kids & families - meet Father Christmas, get creative, and make great memories!
🛷 Package 1 - Meet Father Christmas in His Magical Sleigh
🎅 Meet Santa in his sleigh, share your Christmas wishes and get a sweet treat – bring your camera for family photos! (~5 min visit)
📅 Wed 18 Nov, 5pm–8pm · Fri 27 Nov, 5pm–7pm · Sun 29 Nov, 12pm–4pm
🎟️ Child £8 · Adult £2
🎫 buytickets.at/houseofora/2521739
🍪 Package 2 - Mrs Claus’ Magical Christmas Workshop
🤶 A festive workshop of creativity & surprises: write your letter to Santa, decorate cookies, make tree decorations and reindeer food. Every child takes home their creations!
📅 Fri 4 Dec, 5pm–6:30pm
🎟️ Child £15 · Adult £5
🎫 buytickets.at/houseofora/2521801
⭐ Package 3 - A Magical Journey to Santa’s Wonderland
🎅 A 90-min adventure with Mrs Claus & her elf - find the five magic stars, festive games & dancing, write to Santa, then meet Father Christmas in his sleigh for a treat & photo.
📅 Sat 5 Dec, 1:30pm–3pm
🎟️ Child £19 · Adult £7
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📍 House of Ora, 48A Mitcham Road, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9NA
🥟 Food & drink available to buy
Advance booking recommended, places limited. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Christmas is (almost) coming... and it’s just one month to go until the fantastic annual Streatham Rookery Christmas Fair, with Streatham Common Co-Operative and The Rookery Market, on Sunday December 6th, 11am-4pm!
This is a great festive day out, it’s dog friendly and it’s also car-free. Situated in the beautiful gardens of the Rookery there will be over 40 craft and gift stalls, delicious hot food, drinks, live music, carols, marshmallows to toast, mulled wine and hot chocolate to drink.
There will also be a magical lit woodland trail and Santa’s Grotto – no need to book, £7 per child, free for adults – plus free crafts, entertainment, fun fair rides and more!
The day ends with Carols by Candlelight under the trees.
Get festive, buy some gifts, eat great food and have a wonderful day.
Find the fair at the top of Streatham Common in the Rookery Gardens, SW16 3BX. More info via their linktree. All funds raised go back into the gardens.
British Comedian of the Year is BACK at The Antelope Tooting on Thursday 19th November – with a special offer for Newsie readers (see below)!
There’s a grand prize of £10,001 up for grabs (the biggest cash prize in UK comedy) and this is a SEMI-FINAL! Eight acts, from TV comics to young pretenders, perform their best ten minutes ,and you the audience vote who you want to get through to the Grand Final! It’s the FA Cup of Comedy!
Get £2.50 off tickets with code BCOTY26 – book HERE.
🗓️ Thursday 19th November, 7.45pm – 9.45pm
📍 The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Rd, SW17 9NG, just a 3 minute walk from Tooting Broadway tube.
🎶 FREE LIVE MUSIC THIS SATURDAY AT CAFÉ AROMÉ IN TOOTING! 🎶
Singer-songwriter Stephen Murphy plays live 7pm-9pm this Saturday 14th November, with Happy Hour 4pm–8pm – Camden Hells & Level Head IPA for £5, 2-for-1 cocktails from £12! Booking essential – email likiscafeltd@gmail.com to book your table.
Aromé is open Monday to Friday 8am-10pm, Saturday 9am-10pm and Sunday 9am-9pm, with Happy Hour every day. They serve sandwiches, paninis, pastries and more (vegan and veggie options available), alongside homemade cakes, including birthday cakes available to pre-order. The café also takes bookings for private hire, and the café is pet and kid-friendly!
📍 Arome Cafe, 287 Mitcham Rd, London SW17 9JQ
More info: instagram.com/aromecafetooting
The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 14th November, in seven locations around Wandsworth, including Tooting. Skips will close when they’re full, or at 12pm – 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.
Want to know what events are happening in Tooting, or want to add your own event(s)? Check out our Tooting Events Page!
First home in Tooting? Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk with Chuk invites you to meet some of your neighbours! 👋🏾 (Part 1)
“A listing tells you how many bedrooms you’re getting. It doesn’t tell you where you’ll grab your Saturday coffee, who’ll fix your bike, or which pub becomes ‘your’ pub. So here are a few of the local businesses that make Tooting feel like home. 🧡
Tooting Tattoo Studio, Lane Eight Coffee, Goku Cycles, The Wheatsheaf pub, Pilates Republic, Juliets, and Pawpadour are just a few of the brilliant independents in Tooting – find out more on Instagram and Facebook!
“Thinking about buying or selling in Tooting? Send me an email, no pressure.
“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!
Start this month and head into Christmas fitter, stronger and with a routine that sticks! 🎄 There’s never been a better time to kick off Enhance Fitness’s 6 Week Transformation Trial at their popular gym on Garratt Lane in Earlsfield!
With 5-star reviews and hundreds of local residents already helped to build strength and confidence, Enhance Fitness offers a personal approach to training that gets results.
Whether you’re returning after a busy few months, getting back into it after a break or injury, or just want that extra bit of accountability, the trial includes everything you need:
✅ 12 Small Group PT sessions (capped at 4:1 ratio)
✅ 12 group classes (choose from strength, cardio, Hyrox, hybrid & pre/post natal)
✅ Movement & body composition assessment
✅ Your own personal accountability coach
✅ Weekly check-ins throughout
✅ Nutrition pack
✅ Access to the amazing Enhance community
That’s 24 expert-led sessions for £399 – under £17 a session, with small group PT included. An early Christmas present to yourself!
To find out more or book, visit enhance-fitness.com, email info@enhance-fitness.com, or call 07716 506 009.
📍 593 Garratt Lane, Earlsfield, SW18 4ST – just down the road from Tooting! Also in Clapham Old Town.
*Available for new members only.
Considering an extension, conversion or full-scale home refurbishment this winter? The team at AT Line Construction are here to help bring your ideas to life!
Delivering high-quality workmanship to residents across South London & Surrey for over 15 years, AT Line have earned fantastic reviews across all the major platforms – check out these great examples of their work!
Based in Sutton, they offer a huge range of building services for projects of all sizes, including:
🏠 Extensions, loft & garage conversions
🏗️ New builds & refurbishments
🔧 Structural repairs & foundations
🍳 Kitchen & bathroom installations
🏡 Garden studios & landscaping
🚗 Paving, driveways & concreting
🧱 Roofing, cladding & general building
🔥 Fire & flood renovation
...and much more – all backed by a reputation for reliability and craftsmanship that’s made them a trusted name in their local community.
Founder Adison tells us, “We know how important it is to find a builder you can trust, so our experienced team works with you every step of the way – making sure your project runs smoothly, on time and on budget.
“No project is too big or too small: whether it’s a quick repair or a full home renovation, we bring the same dedication and care to every job. Our goal is simple – to deliver high-quality, reliable results that exceed your expectations.”
To find out more or request a FREE quote, call 07908 925 575, email info@atlineconstructionltd.co.uk, or visit atlineconstructionltd.co.uk
Get your garden spring-ready this winter with local garden designer Leo, founder of London Garden, who’s been creating beautiful gardens across South West London for over 15 years!
From large gardens with outdoor kitchens and garden offices to terraces, balconies and indoor planting schemes, the London Garden team can transform spaces of all shapes and sizes. Take a look at some of their recent projects in Tooting and Balham!
Leo tells us more, “I believe that gardens are more than just beautiful places – they can heal, inspire, and bring balance into our lives. Even the smallest touch of greenery – a balcony plant, an indoor corner, a carefully designed garden – can reduce stress, spark joy, and make people feel at home in their own space.
“As a father of two and someone who has always loved the outdoors, I understand how vital it is to have places where families, children, and individuals can find peace, recharge, and connect with nature.”
London Garden offer a full range of services, including design and planting, building and landscaping, and ongoing maintenance – so your space keeps thriving long after the work is done.
To find out more or get in touch, visit london-garden.co.uk, email contact@london-garden.co.uk, or call Leo on 07789 186 610.
FREE INTRODUCTION to Pilates Republic in Tooting, Monday 23 November, 7pm–8pm!
Sandra and her team are looking for 10 to 12 local people who are fed up with feeling stiff, achy or less strong than they used to, and are ready to do something about it.
Sandra tells us, “We’ll start with a short chat about posture, sleeping habits, workspace setups and everyday lifestyle, before introducing you to the classical Pilates method and guiding you through a full 45-minute mat class.
“You’ll get to experience our teaching and discover how regular Pilates could help you build strength, improve mobility and feel better in your body. Places are limited to 10 to 12 people so everyone gets plenty of individual attention.
“And if you enjoy it, we’ll explain how you can continue your progress by joining one of our six regular weekly mat classes.
“No experience needed. No obligation to join.”
Book your FREE introduction via www.pilatesrepublic.co.uk
Can’t make this date? Get in touch and they’ll help you explore other opportunities to try Pilates Republic.
Why wait until the New Year? Your journey to feeling stronger starts here!
📍Pilates Republic, Tooting Works
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!
Man charged for defecating on Tooting Broadway doors
Earlier this year, police received reports of an individual repeatedly defecating on the front doors of residential properties across the Tooting Broadway area. The first reports were made in April, and as the offences continued throughout the summer, concerned residents raised the issue with the Tooting Broadway Safer Neighbourhood Team and at the loca…
London Underground drivers are to stage a series of 24-hour strikes in a long-running dispute over working arrangements, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced.
A series of walkouts will begin on 26 November, with further strikes planned for 17 December, 19 December, 4 January, 6 January, 17 February, 23 February and 25 February.
The action will be taken in opposition to Transport for London (TfL) plans to introduce changes to conditions, which would include a four-day working week.
The union says drivers will face longer hours driving trains and work longer days, but TfL said the change would be voluntary and would mean drivers work fewer hours overall.
Full story via BBC News.
Residents across Tooting, Balham and South London are being urged to book a flu vaccine as hospitals report a surge in people being hospitalised with the virus.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Group saw a rise in cases month-on-month, with double the number of flu patients hospitalised between September and October this year (from 8 to 15).
While the virus is currently circulating at low levels, data from previous years suggests monthly cases could reach triple figures by December as winter sets in. This would add to the immense pressure faced by emergency departments and intensive care units already dealing with increased demand.
The flu vaccine reduces the risk of getting infected and also provides protection against the worst symptoms of flu, especially for people who are older or who have weaker immune systems.
You can get the free NHS flu vaccine if you:
• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2027)
• are aged 18 to 64 and have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant – you can have a flu vaccine during any stage of pregnancy
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• are aged 16 or over and rough sleeping or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter.
You can book a free NHS flu vaccination online through the NHS Book a Flu Vaccination Service, by using the NHS app, or by calling 119. You can also speak with your pharmacist about whether they offer walk-in appointments.
More info via the NHS.
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🍣 MORE SUSHI, MORE FLAVOUR, AT NA•MI TOOTING!
Have you tried NA•MI’s NEW À LA CARTE MENU yet? 👀 From their NA•MI Special Platter to their Big Family Platter, discover a delicious variety of sushi sets, sharing platters and signature rolls, all freshly prepared and packed with flavour! 🤤
And if you love trying something different, NA•MI’s Signature Truffle Roll is a true explosion of flavour!
LOVE SUSHI? TRY NA•MI’S ALL YOU CAN EAT!
Enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited sushi, starting with your choice of starters, followed by a special chef’s selection platter. Once you’ve finished, keep ordering your favourites from their All You Can Eat menu!
💰 £29.90 per person | Monday–Thursday
💰 £32.90 per person | Friday–Sunday
🕒 OPENING HOURS
Monday–Thursday: 6pm–10:30pm
Friday–Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm
🔔 Last seating for All You Can Eat: 9pm, giving you the full 90 minutes to enjoy your sushi!
Whether you’re craving unlimited sushi or exploring our signature creations, there’s always something delicious waiting for you at NA•MI.
Vegan and veggie options available. All food is halal.
📍 NA•MI Sushi Bar | Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High St, SW17 0SN
📲 Book your table via Opentable.
🇵🇭 15% OFF FOOD AT TOOTING FILIPINO RESTAURANT TURO TURO! 🇵🇭
Turo Turo is an independent Filipino Bar & Kitchen in the heart of Tooting Broadway, serving up bold Filipino flavours, sizzling grills, comforting classics and cocktails worth sticking around for.
They’ve been busy refreshing their menu, bringing you some exciting new additions alongside your favourites. And to celebrate, they’re giving everyone 15% OFF FOOD from the new menu until 16 November 2026! 🎉
Whether it’s a casual dinner, date night, birthday celebration or after-work drinks, Turo Turo is all about bringing people together.
Think Filipino sharing feasts, great cocktails, cold beers, karaoke nights and plenty of reasons to stay a little longer!
🎄 CHRISTMAS AT TURO TURO 🎄
Turo Turo are now taking Christmas bookings! Celebrate the festive season Filipino-style with their special Christmas set menu, perfect for work parties, family gatherings and festive celebrations with friends.
Planning something bigger? The venue is also available for private hire, with food, drinks and karaoke to make your celebration one to remember.
Veggie and halal options available.
📍 Turo Turo, 102 Tooting High St, SW17 0RR
🌐 Explore their new menu, Christmas offerings and book your table at www.turoturo.co.uk
Come hungry, bring your friends and stay for the good times!
It’s BACK! TOOTING WINTER WINE-DERLAND for its 2nd year at Indie Wine Club in Tooting Market on Saturday 28 November, 4pm-6pm!
Join Indie Wine Club for their biggest EVER winter wine tasting – 40 wines to try & 2 hours to try them in!
Taste as many or as few as you want, & find your new fave, with lots of different grapes & countries to try from. A perfect time for trying out some bottles for Xmas! Indie Wine Club will tell you all about them – no prior wine knowledge necessary!
If you loved WINE FEST back in August (or you missed out on tickets), now’s your chance to come along to one of Indie Wine Club’s awesome walk around tastings!
Get your tickets now for just £30 per person (inc a £5 voucher to use on the day)
And don’t forget to tell your friends!
For more info and to book, visit Indie Wine Club.
📍Indie Wine Club, Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN
Tooting residents Jill and Eric, with help from friends Heather and Winnie, have created another wonderful 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!
Wandsworth Boxing Club, based at Smallwood School in Tooting, would like to thank everyone who responded to their recent call for volunteers to help paint and decorate their new community gym space!
The club says, “🥊💛 Tooting, thank you! The transformation of Wandsworth Boxing Club is underway! A huge thank you to our Tooting boxers, coaches, volunteers and the wider community for coming together to help paint and refresh our gym at Smallwood Primary School.
“Everyone has rolled up their sleeves and put their heart into creating a space we can all feel proud of.
“The yellow handprints are especially meaningful – each one represents someone who has helped with the transformation, leaving their mark and showing their support for the club. ✋💛
“From choosing paint colours to picking up brushes, the photos capture the teamwork, smiles and effort behind the transformation.
“We’re also looking forward to seeing artist Ruben Whitter bring our panther logo to life on the gym wall, creating a striking backdrop for our boxers!
“There’s still more to do, but look what we can achieve together.
“Thank you, Tooting Newsie, for helping us share our journey!”
Find out more about the club via their website.
Volunteers planted a ‘Tiny Forest' of 600 trees on a patch of land behind Grierson House (Aldrington Road, just off Tooting Bec Road) in Furzedown in association with Earthwatch Europe.
Lots of local volunteers, including those living in the flats, came along to help plant the trees, and everyone’s looking forward to watching it grow – a selection of trees have a tag which connects to an app to follow growth over the years! There will be a fence to protect the trees initially, and later there will be benches and a learning centre on the site.
The Tiny Forest concept started in the 1960s, planted in urban communities for people and wildlife – mimicking natural woodland with dense planting of over 100 species growing together and protecting each other for the first few years.
There are now 342 Earthwatch Tiny Forests in the UK, giving local people, young and old, the opportunity to learn about the natural world and the benefits it provides.
Volunteers welcome! 🌳 Would you like to help look after Wandsworth Common? If so, Enable Parks Wandsworth run volunteering sessions where local residents can get involved in helping to maintain and improve the Common.
A recent session saw volunteers busy mulching, helping to retain moisture in the soil and support healthy root development ahead of next year.
If you’d like to get involved in future volunteering sessions, contact Max at parksvolunteers@enablelc.org for more information!
SATURDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Saturday? Join Little Village HQ’s friendly team at their Wandsworth warehouse and help support local families.
Little Village makes a big difference to families with babies and young children living in poverty across London. Via their network of baby banks, they gift pre-loved baby goods from one family to another: clothes, shoes and coats so that children are clean and dry; toys and books to support play and development; beds for a safe and cosy night’s sleep.
📍 Wandsworth Warehouse (Jews Row, Wandsworth SW18 1TB)
🕙 Saturdays, 10am-3pm (November-February)
👉 Sign up and book your session today via this form or email Volunteer@littlevillagehq.org for more information.
No experience needed – Little Village would love to welcome you!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The Octavia Foundation charity shop at 36 Tooting High Street needs volunteers to help sort clothes, steam garments and work the till (full training provided). Any hours that can be spared are welcome!
For more info, please email Debbie.Fishlock@abri.co.uk or William.Wojtysiak@abri.co.uk
Tooting Bec resident Ricardo is appealing for donations to restore the wheelchair of fellow Tooting resident David, 61, who lives with advanced Multiple Sclerosis. Ricardo has been David’s live-in support worker for almost seven years, providing full-time care.
David is paralysed from the neck down, has very limited movement in his left arm, is bed-bound, and depends completely on others for his daily care. His Genie V2 standing wheelchair, which he has used for around 16 years, urgently needs a complete refurbishment.
Ricardo says the chair is essential to David’s comfort, positioning, dignity and quality of life, and that supported standing, when medically appropriate, can help with circulation, muscle stretching, pressure relief and wider wellbeing. It also lets David see the world from a different height and interact with people more naturally.
EasyRise has provided an official quote of £10,500 to refurbish the existing chair, compared with £18,570 for a brand-new Genie V2. Ricardo says he cannot cover the full cost alone and is asking the community for support. Every donation, however small, will bring the chair closer to being restored. Those who cannot give are asked to share the fundraiser with friends, family and colleagues, since every share could reach someone able to help.
More info, including how to donate, via gofundme.
Local resident Danilo has opened 1ON1 personal training studio at 112B Upper Tooting Road, where he offers personal training sessions to people on their own, or to small groups of up to 4.
Danilo tells us, “ When I was training in the park, people kept coming over to ask how to improve on an exercise or what they were doing wrong. Helping them felt better than any rep I did myself, and it still does. Watching someone hit a goal they didn’t think they could reach is the best part of what I do. I genuinely care about the people I train, and I want to pass my love for training on to them.
“Since then, I’ve coached clients across South London, including people managing physical and mental health conditions. I wanted a space of my own built around that kind of coaching, so I took on a previously converted industrial unit, stripped it back and rebuilt it myself into the studio I’d always wanted to train people in.
“It’s been a tough process, and it still is. I’m in there every day improving something. Good things don’t come easy, and I want my clients to train in the best space I can possibly give them. You won’t get crowds, queues for kit or anyone wandering around on their phone.
“Every programme is written by me for the person in front of me. We start with the right foundations, then build steady, measurable progress.
“I also offer a beginners calisthenics class at 6:30pm on Tuesdays (4 spots).”
Find out more at:
🔗 1on1centre.com
📩 hello@1on1centre.com
📱 07859 889695
Congratulations and good luck, Danilo!
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