Tooting Newsie Weekly Newsletter
Furzedown and Tooting Pride returns, LOTS of World Cup food & drink deals, volunteering opportunities, community news, new openings, and much more!
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Open Day at Tom’s Farm, Saturday 27th June, 11.30am-3.30pm! Located at Nightingale Community Academy on Burntwood Lane, the event promises to be a fun-filled day with plenty of activities for the whole family (info in poster).
Entrance is free but donations towards the running of the farm are greatly appreciated.
📍 Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AP. More info about Tom’s Farm on their website.
Community wellness event The Soft Reset returns to Tooting on Saturday 11 July, following a successful first gathering earlier this year! The event, this time at House of Ora on Mitcham Road, will offer local residents an afternoon dedicated to rest, connection and wellbeing.
Hosted by local wellbeing practitioner, Swati Gupta, the event brings together a range of practices designed to help people slow down and recharge in a supportive and welcoming environment. The afternoon will include:
• Guided meditation
• Kundalini yoga
• Sound bath
• Reiki (limited availability)
• Opportunity to win one of three 1:1 hypnotherapy sessions
• Creative wellbeing activities
The event is open to everyone, with no previous experience required. Attendees are encouraged to participate in as much or as little as feels right for them.
Swati tells us, “After the response to our first gathering, I wanted to create another opportunity for local people to pause, reconnect and prioritise their wellbeing. The Soft Reset is about creating an accessible, welcoming space where people can simply come as they are.”
📍 House of Ora, 48A Mitcham Rd, SW17 9NA
🗓 11:30am–3pm, Saturday 11 July 2026
🎟 Tickets are £10. Book via Eventbrite.
Ages 18+ only.
For updates, follow Swati on Instagram and Facebook.
Sprout Arts in Furzedown is hosting an exhibition by charity Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees (WWR) to celebrate Refugee Week.
‘It Takes Courage…’ features 22 artists and makers sharing stories and perspectives through art. Visitors are invited to explore, discover and reflect on what courage means to them. Many of the artworks are for viewing only, but a percentage of proceeds from artwork for sale will go to WWR. Donations from visitors are also very welcome.
They’ll also be running a free creative tote-bag making workshop for all ages on Saturday 20th June. Please book so they know numbers (link below).
The show is open until this Saturday 20th June, 11am-5pm at Sprout Arts, 74 Moyser Road, SW16 6SQ. More info via sproutarts.com
Furzedown and Tooting Pride is BACK for 2026 with TWO great events this Saturday 20th June!
The daytime community event takes place on Nimrod Road (on the junction with Moyser Road, SW16 6SJ) 12.30pm- 4.30pm, with a variety of stalls including arts and crafts, drinks provided by Br3wery, Pimms, ice cream, local LGBTQ+ groups, activities for children and a Wall of Pride put together by the The Furzedown Project.
There will be a cake competition split into two categories (12 and under, 13 and above). The theme of the competition is ‘Pride in our Community’ and it will be judged by Hazel’s Café, with a voucher for 2 for a coffee and crepe for the winner!
There’ll also be entertainment, including local bands such as The Great Gustos, drag storyteller Shar Cooterie, and a performance by the London Gay Men’s Chorus!
The daytime event is sponsored by The Urban Vet, Br3wery and Furzedown Litfest!
The celebrations continue into the evening with fabulous entertainment and celebration at PRIDESTRAVAGANZA at Graveney and Meadow, 40 Mitcham Road, who are pausing from their current refurbishment – info and tickets via Outsavvy.
Zumbathon🕺, World Cup action ⚽, Venezuelan fiesta 🇻🇪, and much more at House of Ora in Tooting! 🎉 👇
Saturday June 20th, 2.30pm – 🕺Charity Zumbathon by Antuanin /Electra Ku-Shion in aid of Blue Cross UK (tickets £17.50) – book via Tickettailor.
6pm-11pm – World Cup matches followed by DJ til 2.30am (free admission)
✍️Wednesday June 24th, 7.30pm: Writers Club (free)
Friday June 26th – 🇻🇪 LA FIESTA DE SAN JUAN! A taste of Venezuelan culture, music and food. Come to experience what a San Juan party is all about, and dance your heart out all night long, with a DJ playing Latin music, along with live Afro Venezuelan drums and international percussionists. £10 early bird till June 19th , £15 general entrance. Book here.
⚽ World Cup group games LIVE every day on two huge screens, with a DJ after every game, a well-stocked bar, and food available including burgers & hot dogs!
Doors open at 6pm every weekday (or at 4pm for the 5pm / 6pm kick-offs), and from 12 noon on Saturdays & Sundays. Walk-ins welcome – but if you’d like to book in advance and take advantage of drinks & snacks packages, book via Tickettailor.
📍House of ORA, 48A Mitcham Rd, Tooting Broadway, SW17 9NA
The whole Tube network is on track for mobile coverage by the end of the year as further sections go live.
There is already continuous coverage on the Northern Line between Kennington and Oval, and Stockwell to South Wimbledon, as well as from Highgate and Hampstead stations to Embankment station on the Charing Cross branch. On the Bank Branch, coverage is available between Kings Cross St Pancras and Bank.
In recent weeks, coverage has been introduced in the tunnelled sections on the Bakerloo line between Queen’s Park and Edgware Road, plus on the Metropolitan line between Euston Square and King’s Cross St Pancras as well as between Barbican and Moorgate.
Info and updates via Transport for London.
Wandsworth Council has agreed a six-year deal with the London Hotel Group (LHG) to use the 186-room Constitutional House, in Tooting, a move expected to save the council up to £6 million, reports The Standard.
The scheme aims to keep more homeless families in Wandsworth by tackling the shortage of local accommodation. This is anticipated to improve outcomes for children, given that nearly half of the council’s current temporary housing units are located outside the borough. Full story via The Standard.
Tooting-based property advisor Homes with Chuk has a sneak preview of some homes before they hit the portals, with some personal insights from the sellers...
“Before they hit Rightmove 👀 – here’s a first look at three local homes I’ll be bringing to market over the next couple of weeks.
“And this isn’t just a ‘coming soon’ post – two of these homes come with something a little different, with the people who have lived there helping to tell the story.
“There’s Kayleigh’s wonderful 2 double bedroom flat in Tooting Broadway, where she kindly spoke to camera about what she’s loved about living there, what she’ll miss, and why it’s been such a special home.
“There’s also a gorgeous 3 bedroom end of terrace house on the Tooting/Streatham borders, with potential for a loft conversion – and I’ll be sitting down with the sellers for a chat about their home, the memories they’ve made there, and what they think the next owners will love. This home really is lovely! 😍
“And there’s a fabulous 1 bedroom flat with a communal roof terrace, less than 2 minutes’ walk from Tooting Broadway tube, perfect for a first time buyer with a budget up to £325,000!
“A home is never just bricks, floorplans and square footage. It’s the Sunday mornings, the favourite corners, the walks to the coffee shop, the neighbours, the routines, the chapters.
“Of course, the professional photos, walkthrough videos and details matter – and they’re all coming too – but sometimes the best way to understand a home is to hear from the people who know it best.
“If you’re thinking of moving in or around Tooting, Balham or Streatham — or you’d like to hear about homes before they hit the portals — drop me an email or a message.
“I also sell a number of homes off-market, so it’s always worth getting in touch. You never know what might be quietly available before it appears online… or without it appearing online at all.”
Watch the full video via 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!
If you’re looking to renovate or redecorate either the inside or outside of your property this summer, Balham-based construction business, Costa Construction, now have availability for new jobs!
Costa (a Balham resident) & his team have been busy working on lots of local properties over the past few months. Check out these great examples of their work!
Their team are now available to quote and book in new projects, large & small, for the rest of 2026. Costa tells us more, “Whether you’re considering 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 @costa_construction_12 (Instagram) for more examples of their work! You can also visit their website.
Looking for local commercial space? Zennor Trade Park on Weir Road in Balham has just released a number of newly-refurbished units, perfect for growing local businesses in all sorts of different sectors!
The estate provides various light industrial warehouse and trade counter units of north-lit steel truss frame construction with brick and blockwork elevations – well-suited to retail, light industrial, and warehouse occupiers alike.
Key highlights of the units available:
• Prime Location / Great connectivity • Newly Refurbished • 2.75m to underside of Truss - 4.75m at apex • Electric Roller Shutters • LED lighting • Excellent natural light • 24/7 Access • 3 Phase Power Supply
Located just 8 minutes’ walk from Balham Station, the trade park offers 24-hour access, onsite CCTV, car parking, and all the essentials (capped gas supply, WCs, EPC B rating).
For more information, please contact either:
📧 will.sandbach@levyrealestate.co.uk / 07399 623 192
📧 andrew.hughes@levyrealestate.co.uk / 07747 626 657
📧 henry.newland@levyrealestate.co.uk / 07443 530 151
You can find out more about Zennor Trade Park in Balham on their website.
Zennor Trade Park is located on Weir Road, Balham, SW12 0PS.
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!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to join the energetic team running the Furzedown Youth Centre (FYC) on Welham Road!
Hannah is FYC’s Operational Manager and Ethan leads the fun weekly sessions, supported by a great team of volunteers – but more are needed to help run the fantastic local centre.
Open every Friday after school, the centre welcomes kids from school years 6 to 13 to relax, play games, get active and be creative, as well as take part in events like the recent streetdance workshops from the Royal Academy of Dance.
The team also runs a popular Tuesday lunch club for Graveney pupils, with a quiet space to do homework, unwind and play card games or chess (with snacks, soup & hot chocolate available).
Volunteers are essential to keep the centre open – get in touch if you’re interested, even as an occasional helper. Training & DBS checks provided.
The centre is supported by Furzedown churches and welcomes all young people regardless of race, gender, culture, sexuality or religion. It is open during the school term, 6pm-8pm. Parents must register.
Email furzedownyc@gmail.com for more info or visit their website.
📍Furzedown Youth Centre, St James Community Halls, Welham Road, SW16
Good luck to Tooting mum-of-five Aimee-Lee Costen, who’ll be taking on the Macmillan Causeway Coast Marathon Hike on this Saturday 20th June in memory of her brother, Patrick, who sadly passed away from bowel cancer in January of this year at the age of 39.
Patrick was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in October 2025. Just 76 days later, he passed away, leaving his family devastated by the speed at which the illness took hold.
The challenge holds special significance for Aimee-Lee, as she and Patrick completed the Causeway Coast route together in 2022. Returning to the trail now feels like a meaningful way to honour his memory while raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Both grew up in and around Tooting and attended local schools. Aimee-Lee still lives in the area with her children and hopes the challenge will raise funds for Macmillan while remembering her brother.
Aimee-Lee tells us, “The Causeway Coast was somewhere Patrick and I visited together, so returning there to complete the hike in his memory means a great deal to me. We only had 76 days from his diagnosis to losing him, and taking on this challenge feels like a way of honouring him while supporting other families facing cancer.”
Donations can be made via her Justgiving page.
Good luck to the staff and teachers of Tooting’s St Boniface RC Primary School, as they take part in the fifth annual Noah’s Walk this Friday, a fundraising challenge that has become a school tradition.
The walk was established in honour of Noah Gray, a much-loved former St Boniface pupil who lives with Cockayne Syndrome, a rare genetic condition. What began as a staff fundraising initiative has grown into an annual event that reflects the school’s strong sense of community, compassion and service to others.
Each year, staff voluntarily walk between 7 and 12 miles to raise money for causes that have touched the lives of members of the school community. Over the past five years, Noah’s Walk has supported Great Ormond Street Hospital, Cockayne Syndrome charities, neonatal and renal units at St George’s Hospital, St Mary’s Ukrainian School, and Deen City Farm.
This year, the team will be raising funds for London’s Air Ambulance, helping to support the life-saving work carried out across the capital when every second counts.
Anyone wishing to support the fundraising can donate via the JustGiving page.
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Weekends now start earlier at Goldfinch in Tooting! The popular local family-friendly bar is now open from 2pm every Saturday & Sunday, so you can get stuck into all your favourite drinks even sooner. And to celebrate, Bloody Marys are just £5 all this weekend!
Plus, they’ll be showing every England World Cup game live on their projector! Grab a drink, round up your mates, and cheer on the Three Lions!
And don’t forget their garden – perfect for soaking up the summer sun!
Info and booking via their website.
📍Goldfinch, 145 Mitcham Road, SW17 9PE
✨ Looking for a venue in Tooting? ✨ The Antelope’s newly refurbished Ballroom is now available for private hire.
Perfect for:
🎉 Birthday parties
💍 Engagement celebrations
🥂 Wedding receptions
🎄 Christmas parties
🏢 Corporate events
⚽ Live sports screenings
Your private space includes:
🍸 Private bar
🚻 Private toilets
🚪 Exclusive side entrance
📽️ Large projector screen
🏛️ Flexible event space for groups big and small
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or bringing everyone together for the big game, The Antelope Ballroom provides the perfect setting.
Follow The Antelope Tooting on Instagram or Facebook to be the first to hear about upcoming events, live sport screenings and special offers.
Enquire now about availability and start planning your next event – email sam.pinder@urbanpubsandbars.com for more info.
📍The Antelope, 76 Mitcham Road, SW17 9NG
WORLD CUP ACTION at the newly refurbished Kushi in Broadway Market! Enjoy the football along with some great food, including tandoori mixed grills, bratwurst, pulled pork burgers, chicken, wraps and more (vegetarian options also available)!
All German mains are just £9.99 and come with a free pint of Paulaner!
Kushi will be showing every daytime and evening World Cup match – visit their Instagram for more info.
Open Tuesday-Wednesday: 4pm-11pm, Thursday: 3pm-11pm, Friday-Saturday: 1pm-midnight, Sunday: 12pm-10pm.
📍 Kushi, Broadway Market Tooting, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0SP
Indian Room in Balham have got a fantastic takeaway / delivery offer throughout the World Cup for those that want to watch 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! Minimum spend £25.
Located at 59 Bedford Hill, the family-run Indian Room offers a menu packed full of delicious starters, main dishes & sides.
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. Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request and they cater for special dietary requirements.
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!
⚽ World Cup Winner Giveaway at Phakoon Thai restaurant in Earlsfield! ⚽
Simply Dine, Predict & Win! Spend £50 or more at the restaurant between now and 18th July and receive 1 FREE Prediction Ticket. All customers who correctly predict the winning team will be entered into a prize draw to win:
🥇 1 × £100 Dinner Voucher
🥈 2 × £50 Dinner Vouchers
Winners will be selected at random and announced within 7 days of the FIFA World Cup Final.
Located right by Earlsfield station, family-run Phakoon have been earning rave reviews since they opened in 2023, serving authentic Thai food that’s full of heart and flavour. Tuck into their fantastic sharing platters, small plates, soups, stir-fries, curries, signature dishes and more – available for lunch and dinner.
You’ll find Phakoon at 346-348 Garratt Lane, SW18 4ES, open 7 days a week from noon. They also have a branch in Balham.
To book a table or order takeaway (and to see giveaway Ts & Cs), visit phakoonthai.com
Saturday’s Furzedown Fun Day on Furzedown Rec was packed with families and friends enjoying an amazing range of live entertainment, fun activities and stalls brought together by local volunteers!
There were bouncy castles, circus workshops, skateboards, crafts and music activities and fun games for the kids, plus produce by local makers and a delicious choice of food and drink. On the stage there were great performances by local choirs, singers and dancers throughout the day, supported by Riverside Radio.
Furzedown Community Network needs more volunteers to help organise and run this fun event (and others) throughout the year. Please get in touch if you can help in any way! See furzedown.net for more info.
Wendy, of the recently closed Clarkes Florists, has opened her pop-up florists at 82 Moyser Road in Furzedown (outside Emrah Hairdressers) every Friday and Saturday, 9am-4pm!
As well as bouquets, she also offers bespoke pieces for weddings, funerals and special occasions.
For enquiries or to order, email florists@hotmail.com or call her on 0208 677 0593.
Congratulations and good luck, Wendy!
COMING SOON TO EARLSFIELD: GoSu, serving Korean food, is to open at 394 Garratt Ln, where Won BBQ was previously located. Watch this space for details...
NEW TO TOOTING: local residents Niall and John have launched brick pointing business, Artisan Brick & Stone Restoration!
They recently finished a job outside The Living Room on Thrale Road – James the owner said of their work, “We had significant areas of damaged brickwork across the whole front facade that needed putting right. John and Niall took the time to explain exactly what needed doing and why, which gave us real confidence from the start. The standard of work was excellent — you would never know where the brick repairs had been carried out.
“It’s given the front of our house a real lift. We found them to be honest, hardworking and clearly proud of their work. I’d be very happy to recommend them to others!”
More info via artisanbrick.co.uk
Congratulations and good luck to Niall and John!
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