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Clapham Common is set to receive a huge overhaul, providing new homes for local bugs and beasties

Remember dipping for tadpoles as a child? Using a bucket and a net to look at all those wriggly, slimy bodies up close. In a built-up city like London, experiences like those, requiring access to wild natural spaces, can be few and far between.  Now, thanks to Friends of Clapham Common and Wild Clap...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Clapham Common is set to receive a huge overhaul, providing new homes for local bugs and beasties
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by Community Editor
Mon Dec 09, 2024 8:55 am

M&S opens clothing-only store in Battersea

Marks & Spencer has opened a clothing-only store in London's Battersea Power Station, selling a curated edit of womenswear, menswear and beauty. https://cdn.rt.emap.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/03160427/396A9383--1024x683.webp The retailer opened its new clothing and beauty location on...
Forum: Local News
Topic: M&S opens clothing-only store in Battersea
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by Community Editor
Fri Dec 06, 2024 10:02 am

Free swimming lessons for children in years 2 to 7

Wandsworth Council are offering free swimming lessons for Wandsworth children during the school holidays from February 2025. Children in school years 2 to 7 are eligible, who are currently unable to swim for 25 metres.   The lessons will run throughout the school holidays and are for beginners. Each...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Free swimming lessons for children in years 2 to 7
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by Community Editor
Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:37 am

First Youth Mayor team promises voice for young people in Wandsworth

The first Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor of Wandsworth are amplifying the issues affecting young people in the borough. https://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/media/21bidue3/favour-oniri-and-millie-quinn_800-533.jpg?width=800 The election of the first ever Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor in Wandsworth...
Forum: Local News
Topic: First Youth Mayor team promises voice for young people in Wandsworth
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by Community Editor
Fri Dec 06, 2024 9:33 am

Christmas Cheer at Brindisa!

Visit Brindisa on Hildreth Street, Balham and make your festive shopping even sweeter!

Enjoy 10% OFF your Christmas goodies — show this post to the team at checkout.
 
T&Cs apply: This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offer or discount.

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Forum: General Chat
Topic: Christmas Cheer at Brindisa!
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by Community Editor
Tue Dec 03, 2024 4:00 pm

Police appeal after woman dies in motorbike crash

Police investigating the death of a young woman in a road accident in south London in August have made a fresh witness appeal.   Carolina Ramirez Jimenez, 23, was a pillion passenger on a Yamaha motorbike when she was found injured on Silverthorne Road in Battersea and taken to hospital with a seri...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Police appeal after woman dies in motorbike crash
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by Community Editor
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:14 am

Wallace & Gromit are spreading some festive cheer at Battersea Power Station

This holiday season, everyone’s favourite duo, Wallace & Gromit, are spreading some festive cheer at Battersea Power Station. WG_SOiP_Apple_BPS_WhatsOn_2300x1415.jpg   From  5pm to 10:30pm daily  until New Year’s Eve, the iconic chimneys facing the Thames will light up with two giant Christmas t...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Wallace & Gromit are spreading some festive cheer at Battersea Power Station
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by Community Editor
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:07 am

Six new cycle routes will soon be coming to Wandsworth

Following extensive public consultation. The routes will connect popular locations in the borough via back roads, meaning people don’t have to navigate the busy major routes on bicycles. Councillor Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “Safety concerns are routinely listed as a key obstacl...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Six new cycle routes will soon be coming to Wandsworth
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by Community Editor
Tue Dec 03, 2024 11:00 am

Christmas events at Music House for Children

Carols By Candlelight All ages | Sunday 1st December | 6pm £9 per child, £10 per adult, £32 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) TICKETS Kick off the festive season with us! Under the sparkling chandeliers of Bush Hall, families, friends and children will enjoy Christmas carols, performances and re...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Christmas events at Music House for Children
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by Community Editor
Thu Nov 28, 2024 8:02 pm

Christmas at Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station has once again transformed into London’s most magical destination this festive period with sparkling lights, Christmas trees galore, supersized decorations and the return of the capital’s only riverside ice rink, Boots presents Glide at Battersea Power Station. There is truly...
Forum: Activities
Topic: Christmas at Battersea Power Station
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by Community Editor
Tue Nov 26, 2024 5:22 pm

Have your say: More docking stations for e-bikes and e-scooters

Lambeth Council is asking for feedback on plans to install 148 new dockless bays for rental e-scooters and e-bikes to expand the existing network throughout the borough.   https://love.lambeth.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dockless-bikes-720x368-1.jpg The expansion would bring the total number o...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Have your say: More docking stations for e-bikes and e-scooters
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by Community Editor
Tue Nov 19, 2024 10:35 am

Christmas events across Wandsworth

Light up your festive season with Wandsworth Council's guide to Christmas light switch-ons and shopping events taking place across the borough. Friday 22 November Northcote Road Christmas celebration. Time : 5pm Location : Abyssinia Close Thursday 28 November Roehampton lights switch-on with live mu...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Christmas events across Wandsworth
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by Community Editor
Tue Nov 19, 2024 10:27 am

Clapham is the happiest place to live in London, according to a new survey

In second place in  London  was  Crouch End ,  Wimbledon  was third, Barnet was fourth and Stoke Newington was fifth. Locations were ranked according to the beauty of the surroundings and green spaces, provision of good state schools and affordable housing, as well as access to quality pubs, restaur...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Clapham is the happiest place to live in London, according to a new survey
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by Community Editor
Mon Nov 11, 2024 5:22 pm

Lambeth lands top three place in Good Parks for London

Lambeth Council has been hailed in the newly published Good Parks for London report which names the borough as being in the capital’s top three for the quality of its parks and open spaces. The new Good Parks for London report ranks Lambeth Council as having the capital’s third highest performing pa...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Lambeth lands top three place in Good Parks for London
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by Community Editor
Mon Nov 11, 2024 4:39 pm

Free books for Lambeth children through a partnership with a foundation set up by Dolly Parton

Free books for under-fives are being offered by Lambeth Council through a partnership with a foundation set up by Dolly Parton. https://love.lambeth.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Love-Lambeth-main-image.png In partnership with the American country music singer’s Imagination Library program 12,00...
Forum: Local News
Topic: Free books for Lambeth children through a partnership with a foundation set up by Dolly Parton
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by Community Editor
Tue Nov 05, 2024 3:12 pm