The popular Furzedown Farmer's Market is back THIS SATURDAY, from 9.30am in the playground at Penwortham Primary with lots of new & old favourites for you to browse & shop!
They have coffee, delicious food, drinks and a great deal of gift items this weekend too!
South London Vinyl will also be there as always providing the soundtrack! 🎧
Dogs are of course very welcome 🐶
📆 Saturday 7 November 2026
🕰️ 09.30 - 13.30
📍 Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, SW16 6RJ - just down the road from Tooting & Balham!
Winter Fair! Telferscot Primary School would like to invite the local community to their Winter Fair on Saturday 5th December from 12pm - 3pm! 🎄
Join them for an afternoon of shopping, crafts, tombola, games, delicious food and drink plus of course, a visit to Santa's Grotto! 🎅
Cost is £2 for adults at the entrance and children go free! This is a cashless event.
For more info, visit Telferscot PSA
Join local community group Beautify Balham this Saturday 7th November for their monthly litter pick! 🍃
Meet at 11am behind Sainsbury’s Balham, at Bedford Hill Place. Gloves, litter pickers and bags will all be provided.
All welcome, including children.
Beautify Balham works alongside local residents and businesses to help keep Balham greener, cleaner and looking its best!
Autumn walks! 🍂 Did you know that Go Walk and Talk Wandsworth meet every Saturday at the Tooting Common café for a FREE and fun walk, starting at 10:30am!
They welcome new walkers (and dogs!) each week, and it's always a different mix of people.
There's no need to book, just meet at the cafe and be ready to set off at 10:30am.
For more info, visit Go Walk and Talk Wandsworth
A man has been convicted of manslaughter after he fatally punched a pensioner on Balham High Road last year, reports The Standard.
“James Gbadamosi, 67, was out walking in Balham High Street, south London, on August 24, 2025, when he reprimanded a youngster for riding an electric bike too fast around pedestrians.
“In response, Andre Wright-Walters, 38, threw a punch at the pensioner, who hit his head when he fell to the ground.
“Police were called to the scene at around 3.40pm and found Mr Gbadamosi’s with life-threatening injuries.
“He was rushed to hospital where he died 12 days later. His family said his death had “changed their lives forever”.
“Wright-Walters was arrested at his home a few days after the incident on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a Class A drug. He later pleaded guilty to the drug offence.
“After Mr Gbadamosi died, Wright-Walters, who is of Erste Road in Battersea, was arrested again on September 6, 2025, on suspicion of murder.
“The charge was later changed to manslaughter. A jury found him guilty and he was convicted today, October 29, at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court."
To read the full story, visit The Standard website HERE.
Wandsworth residents and businesses are being invited to have their say on council proposals aimed at reducing disruption caused by roadworks across the borough.
The council is proposing a new 'Lane Rental Scheme', which would see utility companies and other organisations charged a daily fee for carrying out roadworks on some of the borough's busiest roads, with charges varying depending on how busy the roads are.
The aim is to encourage companies to carry out works at quieter times, complete them more quickly and, where possible, coordinate with other companies to minimise disruption.
If approved by the Department for Transport, companies carrying out roadworks on roads covered by the scheme would need to book a time and space slot for their works.
The council has now launched a public consultation and is inviting residents and businesses to share their views on the proposals, including any potential benefits, concerns or impacts.
To take part in the consultation, visit Wandsworth Council HERE.
The consultation closes on Friday 13th November 2026.
Sad news last week, with the death of legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart aged 86. Did you know he once filmed on Tooting Common?
Back in late 2017, the Star Trek and X-Men star brought a touch of Hollywood magic to the Common, filming scenes for Joe Cornish’s fantasy adventure ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’. He played the wizard Merlin alongside young co-star Louis Ashbourne Serkis, and that very familiar-looking pond made an appearance too!
A celebrated Shakespearean actor as well as a much-loved screen star, he’ll be fondly remembered by fans around the world, and here locally too.
Photo credit: Kerry Brown (Facebook)
Calling all local artists, performers and musicians! Expressions of Interest are now open for Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) 2027!
WAF, an annual extravaganza of arts and culture, is an open-access festival, which means that no matter who you are or where you come from, everyone is welcome!
WAF doesn't have curators or programmers, and there are no themes or content criteria that artists have to fulfil when registering an event. Anyone with a story to tell and a venue to host them is invited to register.
To find out more and to register, visit the WAF website HERE.
Sales Property Of The Week from Keating Estates Balham: “An exceptional five bedroom, three bathroom Victorian house, extending to over 2,000 square feet, with a landscaped private garden and a fantastically rare cinema. Enviably positioned on Hargwyne Street, with ease of access to Clapham and Brixton High Streets.
“From the outset, this is a home that combines handsome Victorian proportions with an impressive sense of space and versatility.”
For full info, visit their website www.keatingestates.com, visit the team at 61 Bedford Hill, email balham@keatingestates.com or call 020 8079 3161.
Audley Health Clubs at Nightingale Place in Clapham South is welcoming new local members!
The private luxury health club primarily serves residents of Audley’s retirement living flats, but also offers a limited number of memberships to locals aged 45+ who’d like to enjoy their superb facilities.
Their membership is inclusive of the Gym, Pool, Steam Room, Sauna, Jacuzzi and Classes.
There’s no joining fee - and you can either join as an individual or apply for joint membership.
Personal Trainers are also available if you wish to book a private session.
Audley Club’s opening hours are: Monday – Friday, 7am - 9pm; Saturday & Sunday, 8am - 9pm.
To find out more, or to book a tour of the Audley Club facilities, please call 020 3802 1581, email nightingaleclub@audleyvillages.co.uk, or pop in and see them at 3 Nightingale Lane, Clapham South, SW4 9AH!
You can also visit their website HERE.
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 more than 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 Balham and Tooting!
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.
New Balham Pan-Asian restaurant Joe’s Oriental Diner has launched a ‘Feast for 2’ for just £50, which works out at £25 per person, including a welcome beer, glass of wine, house cocktail or soft drink each!
The offer runs right through November and December until Christmas Eve.
The feast includes six dishes to share: Scorched edamame, Malay-fried chicken wings, Hot & sour miso aubergine, Sticky masterstock ribs, Egg-fried rice & Greens.
Fancy going bigger? For £35 a head, add tuna sashimi tacos and chilli salt baby squid. For £45 a head, go for the full feast with short rib rendang, donut buns and tea-smoked lamb chops!
Book your table HERE or just walk in!
📍 1 Ramsden Road, Balham, SW12 8QX
Open Tuesday–Saturday (including lunch on Saturdays)
*T’s & C’s: Prices per person, minimum two guests sharing the same feast. One selected welcome drink per person. Drinks thereafter extra. Cannot be combined with other offers.
New to Tooting Common! Streatham-based coffee shop, Estate Office Coffee have expanded, by opening a speciality coffee van Estate Office Coffee on the Common on Tooting Common, located at the junction of Hillbury Road and Dr Johnson Avenue, SW16 8JT.
They’ll be there every Wednesday - Friday, 7:30am-3pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 8am-4pm, serving a full range of coffees, teas and pastries on the weekend, with all coffees £3 for the first few weeks! They also plan to expand to 7 days a week soon
The Festival of the Dead came to a spectacular close at Woodfield Pavilion on Tooting Common last week, as crowds of local families and residents turned out for ‘The Gathering’, watched over by a magnificent bird made of willow, bamboo and paper, created by local children at workshops over the holidays.
The evening had it all: a spooky samba parade across the Common, drummers, clog dancing, fire pits for toasting marshmallows, a silent disco and even a fire-eater!
Created by South London Storytelling, the festival brought a week of storytelling, creativity, performance and organised mayhem to venues across Tooting and Balham, exploring stories and traditions around witches, folklore, ancestors and the changing seasons.
Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr Kirsten Botting, who attended, said: “It’s so wonderful to see events in our commons which children and adults can enjoy. Thank you to everyone who made this happen.”
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