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The latest news, events and more in Tooting! Subscribe to our Thursday newsletter at https://tootingnewsie.substack.com/subscribe
#FlashbackFriday to July 2019, when we spotted this lovely old fire engine 🚒 from the borough of Douglas on The Isle of Man, enjoying a leisurely run out on #Tooting High Street!
December 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A stunning sunset over Lambeth Cemetery in #Tooting, captured on Saturday night! Who else caught this beautiful sky?

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December 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
🎄 SW17 Premier Trees in #Tooting🎄have Christmas trees of all shapes & sizes at 882 Garratt Ln! Trees start at just £25, with FREE local delivery!

Mon-Fri 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-6.30pm.
DM @sw17premiertrees (Instagram) for info.

#ad #Wandsworth #Balham #Wimbledon
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Happy 30th birthday to The Early Pregnancy Unit at Tooting's St George's, who recently celebrated with a visit from the midwife who set it up in 1995!

More info via St George's: www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/service/mate...
December 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
AFC #Wimbledon Foundation have launched their Christmas Appeal to bring festive cheer to children at #Tooting's St George's Hospital! 🎄🎅☃️

More info/donation link via
www.justgiving.com/campaign/afc...

@afcwimbledon1889.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Healthwatch #Wandsworth were recently hosted at Howden Insurance #Tooting (info in images)!

More info about Healthwatch Wandsworth: www.healthwatchwandsworth.co.uk

Howden Insurance Tooting is located at 149/155 Mitcham Rd, SW17 9PG. Pop in, call 0208672 3375, or visit howdeninsurance.co.uk/tooting
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Whoville in #Tooting! There's a fantastic festive Grinch display on Moring Rd, complete with interactive cut-out characters to put heads through for selfies!

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December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We're sad to report that the #Wandsworth Oasis charity shop at 127 Mitcham Lane in #Furzedown has permanently closed, along with their location in #Balham (👉 to see a statement from the charity regarding the closures).

Visit wandsworthoasis.org.uk/charity-shops for a full list of their branches.
December 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Local painter & decorator, Adrian Cupros, has availability for new jobs, big & small!

To get in touch / for a free quote, email adrian.cupros2@gmail.com or text/call 07754 478 961.

You can also visit instagram.com/adrian.paintinguk to see more fantastic examples of his work!
#ad #Tooting
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
#Tooting-based food charity Be Enriched's Winter Appeal is LIVE and they need your help!

This winter, they aim to ensure no one faces the cold months alone, but they can only do it with your support.

You can donate to their Crowdfunder at: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/be-enriche...
November 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
NEW TO #WANDSWORTH TOWN! The Purple Owl opens this Saturday 29 November, a pottery & arts Space with a bar, coffee, predominantly vegan deli, Friday Night Live Music & Saturday Night DJs!
📍Unit 1 Delta Business Park, 10 Smugglers Way, SW18 1EG
Info: www.thepurpleowl.co.uk
#ad #Tooting #Balham
November 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🎄 SW17 Premier Trees are BACK in #Tooting🎄 with Christmas trees of all shapes & sizes at 882 Garratt Ln! Trees start at just £25, with FREE local delivery!

Mon-Fri 9.30am-8pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 9am-6.30pm
DM @sw17premiertrees (Instagram) info.

#ad #Wandsworth #Balham #Wimbledon
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
COMING SOON TO #TOOTING: Discount Bazaar is to open at 35 Tooting High Street, where Aldi was previously located. We'll keep you posted...
November 27, 2025 at 12:08 PM
You know that Christmas is coming to #Tooting when Gio gets the panettones 🇮🇹 in!

Visit La Mediterranea at 174 Franciscan Rd for a fantastic selection of Italian panettones, with lots of different varieties, including vegan & gluten-free! 🎄🎉🎅🏼

Open Mon-Sat 7am-6pm.
November 27, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Work has begun on creating a permanently pedestrianised community space on Totterdown Street in #Tooting, between St Cyprian’s Street and Blakenham Road, just outside the Tooting Market entrance.

Work is expected to be completed on the 23rd February, 2026. We'll keep you updated on its progress.
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 29th November, in six locations around #Wandsworth, including #Tooting.

More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
A group of dedicated #Tooting volunteers have tasked themselves with saving the former Gorringe Park Pub's legacy for future generations, reports @mylondyn.bsky.social: www.mylondon.news/news/south-l...
November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The #Furzedown Christmas tree is up on the corner of Mitcham Ln & Thrale Rd! It’ll soon be decorated and the lights will be switched on in a ceremony on Friday 5th December, 3pm-5.30pm!

More info via #Wandsworth Council: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/business-and...

#Tooting
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Christmas is coming, and the #Streatham Rookery Christmas Fair, with the Streatham Common Co-operative, is just under 2 weeks away on Sunday 7th December!

The Fair takes place at The Rookery, Covington Way, Streatham, SW16 3BX. More info via instagram.com/sccoopstreatham

#Tooting #Furzedown
November 24, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#Tooting Community Kitchen host their first ever fundraising pub quiz on Tuesday 2 December, with some fantastic quiz & raffle prizes from local businesses!

The quiz takes place at the Wheatsheaf Tooting – book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-tootin...
November 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Local literacy charity Learn To Love To Read has launched its Christmas Challenge Campaign and Auction, featuring an array of incredible prizes generously donated by local businesses.

For more info and to bid, visit www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

#Tooting #Wandsworth
November 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
NEW TO #TOOTING: Bargain Town has opened at 57-63 Tooting High Street (where Poundland was previously located), selling homeware, toiletries, partyware, confectionery, hardware and more. Check in-store for opening times.

Congratulations and good luck to the team!
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Reposted by Tooting Newsie
Great reasons to try an exercise class at Fishponds Fields, Tooting:
fun, friendly, excellent value for money, no commitment, no need to book in advance. Monday to Friday at Fishponds Fields, 91a Hebdon Rd, Tooting, SW17 7NW @tootingnewsie.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
#FlashbackFriday to September 2014, when Bonnie Pets and Flower Store stood at 143 #Tooting High Street!

The shop was a much-loved spot for pet owners and plant lovers since it opened in 1946. The shop closed in 2015 and was replaced by the popular The Little Taperia.

📷 Google Maps
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#Tooting plumbers Maintracts are running “Service Your Plumbing Like Your Boiler” to support Men’s Health Awareness Month and to fundraise for #Movember.

Full info: www.maintracts.co.uk/blog/service...

📍Tooting Works, 89 Bickersteth Road, SW17 9SH
🌐 www.maintracts.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM