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Oh hey SW London!

From the colours in the trees to the cosy excuse for endless hot drinks, autumn in London has plenty to love. Here’s what’s happening in your neighbourhood this week.

From improved facilities to ecology improvements to, plans are afoot to make Tooting Triangle a more welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable space. Sign up to their engagement hub to have your say about the Triangle’s future. Find out more…

The Shelf in Lavender Hill is a new ‘community shop’ providing an affordable way for makers to sell their products right in the heart of Clapham. Creators can rent a shelf on a short or long-term basis, and The Shelf team handle the rest! Find out more… 

Fulham Football Club is consulting on proposals to host six concerts at Craven Cottage during June and July 2026. The club have said concerts will be carefully managed to minimise local impacts, with limits on timing and noise levels. Find out more…

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Already famous locally for their excellent coffee and delicious pastries, Story Coffee in St John’s Hill also offers ‘Story Nights’, 6-10pm Friday and Saturday. Enjoy a selection of natural wines, or two-for-£14 espresso martinis. Find out more… 

If you fancy something a bit more luxurious than a meal deal, check out the range of afternoon teas on offer at the Petersham Hotel. Cakes, sandwiches, and tea with stunning river views. Make it even fancier with their champagne package. Find out more… 

Nothing says ‘Autumn Sunday’ like a leafy walk followed by a roast (walk optional). The Rose and Crown are famous for their Sunday roasts… Just make sure you add a portion of their truffle cauliflower cheese! Find out more… 

Fresh fish. Biodynamic veggies. Delicious home made cakes. Find the freshest seasonal produce every Saturday, 9am-1pm at Balham Farmers’ Market. Help to reduce, reuse and recycle by bringing your own containers. Find out more…

Dungeons and Dragons is a fun, screen-free way for teens to build confidence, creativity and friendships. They’ll work together to explore fantasy worlds, solve challenges and tell unforgettable stories. Thursdays, 7pm. Find out more… 

Little Kickers’ weekly football coaching sessions (ages 18 months to eight years) give children a positive introduction to sport, with an ethos of ‘play not push’. Classes take place at Endelsham Hall Tuesdays to Saturdays. Find out more… 

MiniJam offers a fun, sensory experience for babies and little ones - and a well-earned coffee and chat for Mums and Dads! Jam to funky versions of nursery rhymes with London’s top musicians at venues across SW London. Find out more… 

Millie & Maisie’s soft play space is designed to ignite curiosity, cultivate creativity, and support children's learning and play. Each play session is 90 minutes and can be booked for children aged one to five. Find out more… 

“It’s… Rebekah Vardy’s account.” Taken from real court transcripts, Liv Hennessy’s verbatim play turns tabloid scandal into high-stakes theatre. Catch the drama 16 - 18 October at Putney Arts Theatre. Find out more… 

Express your creative side at Putney School of Art and Design’s open day on Sunday 19 October, with free afternoon printing and painting workshops. Their café is open for teas, coffees, and freshly made cakes. Find out more… 

Ready to get fruity? Brixton Orchard - a green oasis nestled in the heart of bustling London - needs volunteers. Get your gardening gloves on, and start planting, mulching and weeding. 1-3pm, Thursday 23 October. Find out more… 

Drip Sauna at The Coaling Jetty is London’s hottest new sauna and ice bath experience - suspended above the River Thames! Spaces are available until 31 December. (Use code DRIP25 for 25% off your booking - limited time only). Find out more…

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