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Oh hey SW London! Here’s what’s happening in your neighbourhood this week.…

Katherine Low Settlement connects volunteers with refugee families, older residents, and adults learning English in Wandsworth. Whatever your skillset, there’s volunteering opportunities that fit flexibly around your life. Even giving a little bit of your time can make a huge difference. Find out more… 

Lambeth is marking Windrush Day 2026 with a borough-wide celebration this June. From the Big Caribbean Lunch in Windrush Square to opera, memoirs and music, these events honour the enduring legacy of the Caribbean community who made Brixton their home. Find out more… 

Team Richmond finished second overall in last year's London Youth Games, and this year they’re keen to do it all again! With spots open across more than 30 sports, your young person could be part of something truly special. Sign-ups are open now.. Find out more…

Craftiosity is the UK's leading subscription box for modern craft kits. Each month, they deliver a beautifully packaged, limited-edition project that encourages creativity and relaxation—a mini creative adventure sent right to your door.

Each box includes all the tools, materials, and step-by-step instructions needed to complete a beautiful project - ideal for mindful crafting or as a thoughtful gift.

Subscriptions start at £24.95 per month with free UK postage, and we also offer gift vouchers for those looking to share the joy of crafting. Explore Craftiosity here…

Some coffee shops are just coffee shops. Kapihan is something much much more - a family-run Battersea spot rooted in Filipino coffee culture, serving barako, fresh-baked pandesal, and flavours you won't find anywhere else in London. Online ordering available. Find out more… 

New weekend ritual incoming. The Fine Food Market at Duke of York Square - curated by the beloved Partridges - brings together the best of artisan and local produce: fresh bread, seasonal fish, handcrafted pastries, and so much more. Find out more… 

High above Battersea Power Station, JOIA's rooftop is your warm-weather escape. Sun-drenched afternoons, iconic London skyline views, and signature cocktails that taste like summer - every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon. See London from a whole new height. Find out more… 

Good things deserve to be savoured, especially Brasserie Constance. Michelin-star chef Adam Byatt's relaxed neighbourhood restaurant on the Thames at Fulham serves up seasonal modern British cooking, river views, and a room you’ll want to linger in for hours. Find out more…

The place for little ones to paint, stir, stretch, and discover - BROOD Family Studio is London's creative home for babies, toddlers, and kids. From baby massage to toddler cooking classes and holiday camps, it's the kind of place that makes childhood feel wonderfully, messily alive. Find out more… 

Every little one has a voice that's entirely their own. The Rapping Princess at Polka Theatre follows Shiloh - a princess who can't sing but discovers something even better - the gift of rap. A joyful, funky fairytale for ages 3-6, running 16 May-21 June. Come find your rhythm. Find out more… 

For over 30 years, SWL Gymnastics has been where South West London kids discover what their bodies can do. From first cartwheels to competition-ready routines, their inclusive classes welcome ages 4-16 in a warm, encouraging community. Find out more… 

Get ready to swap screens for cycles. Parkcycle gets you wheeling around Richmond Park  - one of London's wildest royal spaces, traffic-free and dotted with deer. Grab a bike, pick a trail, and let the whole family breathe a little easier. Some days just need more park in them. Find out more…

May Bank Holiday = sorted. The Tooting Tavern's Big Weekender brings four glorious days of disco, live jazz, acoustic sessions, and Ibiza vibes - plus courtyard pizza, pop-up bars, and a family fun day. Four days. Six screens. Two gardens. A neighbourhood pub doing it properly. Find out more… 

This is London's most iconic exercise class. Kick-start your week in a heated rooftop pool, watched over by Battersea Power Station's legendary chimneys, and guided by expert trainers at art'otel Battersea. Finish with a pastry and hot drink. Just £25, including breakfast. Find out more… 

World-class comedy, right on your SW11 doorstep. Since 2013, Laugh Train Home has been bringing Battersea the belly laughs it deserves, from Sara Pascoe to Sindhu Vee, all at the Four Thieves on Lavender Gardens. Brilliant nights, famous faces, neighbourhood warmth. Find out more… 

Colour-soaked and deeply personal, Hurvin Anderson's first major solo show at Tate Britain is one of this year's unmissable exhibitions. Over 80 paintings trace a life lived between Birmingham and the Caribbean - memory, belonging, and beauty, all luminously rendered. Find out more…

Gousto: Join the food revolution. Choose the recipes you love and get all the ingredients in perfect proportions delivered to your door. 50% off your first order.

Craft Gin Club: Craft Gin Club is the UK's biggest subscription club for gin lovers. Discover the world's best craft gins, delivered to you door. As seen on Dragons' Den!

Craftiosity: Subscription box of modern craft kits, to help crafters unwind and take them on a mini creative adventure.

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