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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 2d

NEW TO #TOOTING: Western Union has opened a branch at 11 Mitcham Rd, offering worldwide money transfer (with 50% off transfer fees until this Sunday 12 October) – and you can even get your keys cut too!
Open 9am-8pm, Mon-Sun. 📞 020 8682 2221
Congrats & good luck to the team!

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 2d

#Tooting-based Poppy's Funerals host a free Open Afternoon at their offices and mortuary on Wednesday 15 October, 2pm-3pm.

Info & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poppys-fun...

📍 The Gatehouse, Lambeth Cemetery, Blackshaw Rd, SW17 0BY

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 2d

Thames Water is still working on the leak on Mitcham Road in #Tooting, near the junction with Mellison Road, with delays likely. The work is due to be completed tomorrow, Friday 10th October, according to information on One Network.

See one.network?GB145950546 for more info and updates.

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 3d

#ThrowbackThursday to Upper Tooting Road, c. 1910.

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 3d

#Tooting Bangladeshi 🇧🇩 restaurant Dhoompan has launched amazing set menus & lunch offers as they approach their two year anniversary at 47 Trinity Rd!
All food is halal, veggie & vegan options available. Strictly no alcohol.
Info/booking: linktr.ee/tandoorkingx...
#ad #Balham #Wandsworth

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 3d

The Urban Wine Co recently took to #Tooting’s streets for people to try the wine, with locals amazed to find that the grapes were grown in Tooting!

Owner Richard was also recently featured in the @financialtimes.com & he’ll be interviewed on BBC Radio 4 at 9am this Sat!

Info: urbanwineco.co.uk

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 4d

The next #Tooting History Group meeting features two talks on "Tooting Bec Asylum Remembered 1903-1995" and takes place next Tuesday 14th October at 7.30pm at the United Reformed Church, Rookstone Road, SW17 9NQ.

More info: tootinghistory.org.uk

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 4d

Have you signed up to our #Tooting newsletter? Subscribe via tootingnewsie.substack.com/subscribe for a round-up of everything that's happening – news, events, food & drink deals, community stories, local causes, new openings, and much more – in Tooting every week!

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 5d

HALF PRICE burgers & cocktails every Tuesday in October at Burger Nine & Blend Bar in Broadway Market #Tooting!

Ts & Cs apply. Find Burger Nine & Blend Bar near the Longmead Rd entrance of Broadway Market. Halal burgers available. Offer valid every Tuesday til 28/10/25.
#ad #Tooting

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 5d

The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 11th October, in seven locations around #Wandsworth, including #Tooting.

More info, including details of what you can bring and when & where the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council: wandsworth.gov.uk/mega-skip-days

#Putney #Battersea

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 5d

A mum who lost 13 litres of blood during her daughter’s birth has praised the “incredible” care teams at #Tooting's St George's Hospital who saved her and her baby’s life.

Full story via St George's: www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/mum...

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 5d

Win an Autumn Hamper at Howden #Tooting! Pop into Howden Tooting at 149/155 Mitcham Road and provide your insurance renewal details by 26/10/25 for a chance to win! Ts & Cs apply.
📞 0208 672 3375
🌐 howdeninsurance.co.uk/tooting
#ad #Wandsworth

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 6d

Artists around #Wandsworth welcomed people into their homes, studios and galleries for the FREE Wandsworth Artists’ Open House at the weekend – and it'll be happening again this weekend!

More info & a list of venues, artists, and trails maps: www.artistsopenhouse.co.uk

#Tooting

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 8d

Libo & Gio Hair Salon at 115 Upper #Tooting Road has sadly closed after 55 years in business. More info in images. 👇

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 10d

Lots happening in libraries across #Wandsworth (including #Tooting) in October, including reading groups, Black History Month events, Diwali craft sessions, National Poetry Day, Pokémon, art & chess clubs, kids' activities, & more!

Info via Better UK: www.better.org.uk/library/news...

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 10d

An early morning rainbow 🌈 over Garratt Lane in #Tooting, captured today by @savagelessx (Instagram) – thanks for sharing!

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 11d

A fantastic turnout for the Forever Fishponds Community Gardening Workshop in #Tooting – info in images!

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 11d

Get a beer 🍺 for just £1.99 when you order a burger 🍔 from Burger Nine in @bwmarkettooting every Wednesday in October (info in images)!

More info: instagram.com/itsburgernine & instagram.com/_theblendbar

#ad #Tooting #Wandsworth

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 12d

African Caribbean Food Month starts this Thursday 2nd October in #Wandsworth, offering an opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate the rich culinary traditions of African and Caribbean cultures.

For full info & booking, visit @wtowandsworth: welcometowandsworth.com/african-cari...

#Tooting

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 12d

NEW TO #TOOTING: Tooting husband & wife team, Padraig & Violet, have launched Suve Jams & Preserves, creating their products at @tooting_works' Enterprise Kitchen!

The jams and preserves are available at suvejamspreserves.com

Congrats & good luck to Padraig & Violet!

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 12d

Tooting Islamic Centre hosts a community open day this Saturday, 4 October, part of the national #VisitMyMosque Day (info in images).

📍Tooting Islamic Centre, 145 Upper #Tooting Road, SW17 7TJ

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 12d

NEW TO #TOOTING BEC: Cup Coffee has opened at 50 Trinity Rd, serving coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, cakes & more!
6.30am-3pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Sat- Sun for eat-in & takeaway. Vegan, veggie & gluten-free options.
Info: instagram.com/cupcoffeetooting
Congrats & good luck to the team!

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Forever Fishponds @ffishponds.bsky.social · 14d

The seeds of a Fishponds Community Garden were sown today. Thanks to everyone who came with bags of ideas and enthusiasm. Watch this space for updates on next steps #gardening #tooting @tootingnewsie.bsky.social

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Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 15d

NEW TO #TOOTING! Khodja has opened Fish at Hom in Broadway Market (where White Fisheries used to be located), selling fresh fish & seafood (& he's opening a fish restaurant in the unit soon)!
8.30am-5pm, Tue-Sat. Social media/website coming soon.
Congrats & good luck to Khodja!

Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie.bsky.social · 15d

Bottomless Brunch or Tapas every weekend at Flora in Tooting Market!

Veggie options available. For more info, full menu and booking, visit linktr.ee/floratooting

📍Flora at Tooting Market, 21-23 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SN

#ad #Tooting