Wandsworth councillor Aled Richards-Jones joined SW London TV on a stroll down Northcote Road to see how closing the street to weekend traffic is helping the town centre’s businesses.
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Ducklings in Bishops Park
With the peace and quiet of lockdown earlier in the year in Bishops Park wildlife was really allowed to thrive. There were many new families of ducks and ducklings as this film shot in July shows.
Filmed, edited, and produced by local #Putney filmmaker Philip Carr.
info@bessboroughproductions.co.uk
Join the Plog – King George’s Park 1 February
Wandsworth Libraries Launch their Summer Reading Challenge
Schools and Charities making full use of Balham Library
Shortly after International Book Day, we visited Balham Library who had invited Chestnut Grove Primary School to a special film screening and talk by Book Aid International who are based in South London.
We were blown away by the delightful and very thoughtful comments of the pupils - too many great answers to share in this report!
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/libraries
https://bookaid.org/
http://www.chestnutgrove.wandsworth.sch.uk/
#gettoknowyourlibrary
@ChestnutGroveAc
@Better_Balham library
@wandsworthlibs
Earlsfield Gin Festival at Ben’s Canteen
We stopped by Ben's Canteen in Earlsfield to enjoy and support Earlsfields' first ever Gin Festival. Gin Blogger Sarah B reports.
www.benscanteen.com
www.instagram.com/ginwithsarahb
Gin Review – Bloody Ben’s from Earlsfield
Get to know your ancestry at a Wandsworth library near you!
There heritage team at Battersea Library helped Denise Waterman trace her family tree back further than she thought possible - a fantastic free service and just one of many reasons to visit your local Wandsworth library.
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/article/15040/get_to_know_your_library_helping_you_discover_who_you_really_are
#gettoknowyourlibrary
@Better_WHS
@wandbc
New Menu at ECO Restaurant Clapham
The Promontory, Battersea Park
First in our Summer series showcasing some of Wandsworth's lovely parks and best kept secrets...
Cllr. Steffi Sutters kicks of and shows our presenter around The Promontory, a reclaimed/redeveloped area with fantastic rivers views and part of Battersea Park.
#LoveParks
Charlie Visits Nonsuch Mansion
Charlie Visits Wimbledon Village
SWL.TV regularly films in and around iconic Wimbledon Village so we were tickled to find this personal tour by one of our talented presenters from a couple of years back...
More tours by Charlie coming soon!
Charlie Visits Fulham Palace
Republishing this one by local presenter and theatre manager Charlie Shakespeare... We happen to know a new tour of Fulham Palace is underway and look forward to sharing that with you as well in due course.
http://www.fulhampalace.org/
@Fulham_Palace
BoConcept Battersea 360 degree tour
We first came across BoConcept Battersea through the Wandsworth Chamber of commerce and were delighted to be invited back shortly after their refurbishment to film a short store tour in glorious 8K 360 degrees!
We hope you like this short video and why not take them up on their offer - pop down one day for a coffee or Prosecco and have a chat about all your interior design challenges?
"HYGGE IS A LIFESTYLE NOT A TREND"
https://www.boconcept.com/en-gb/
@BoConceptUK
Happy Birthday Centre Court
Here's a short montage from last month's 25th anniversary of Wimbledon's favourite shopping spot - Centre Court shopping centre. Special guest appearance by local talent Malory Torr.
Check out their website for details of latest offers and events, or follow them on Twitter:
www.centrecourtshopping.co.uk
@CentreCourtShop
Merton Fireworks 2017
Here's a quick teaser from our friends in Merton council's press team... Don't miss one of the best fireworks displays in the borough this November!
4 November: Wimbledon Park
5 November: Morden Park
To find out more, follow @WhatsOnInMerton on Twitter or head over to: www.merton.gov.uk/fireworks
V&A Friday Lates
Check out our latest 360 degree video! If you're watching on a smartphone you can move around to watch from literally any angle, and if you're watching on a computer, just click and drag the mouse to change the viewing angle. The original video was filmed in 8K so if you have a really good internet connection, feel free to click the "cog" icon at the bottom right of the video player to increase to the maximum possible quality setting.
Enjoy!
Celebrating 25 years at Wimbledon Centre Court Shopping Centre
Join us and the Eyes of Lady Wimbledon as Centre Court Shopping Centre celebrates 25 years in Wimbledon. Goodie bags and give-aways galore!
Vintage Day at AFC Wimbledon
Talk about coming late to the party - this is the 10th time AFC Wimbledon have run their brilliant Vintage Day at their training ground! One of SW London's better kept secrets? LadyWimbledon reveals all...
Beauty celebration at Bentalls Kingston
Valentine's Day treats are literally in store for anyone visiting the beauty department of Bentalls in Kingston this weekend. LadyWimbledon and beauty blogger Becca Gray find out more...
www.ladywimbledon.com
@ladywimbledon
www.fenwick.co.uk/stores/kingston
@Bentalls
Lady Wimbledon 2016 Round Up
A short Christmas message from our the lovely and talented @LadyWimbledon. We covered some really exciting local events this year and have many more in the pipeline for 2017.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Pho Ho Ho Christmas Party
We joined @LadyWimbledon and her VIP list members at an exclusive launch party for Pho Wimbledon. Great Vietnamese food in the heart of SW19.
www.phocafe.co.uk/locations/wimbledon
@PhoRestaurant
Bollywood Dance Moves for Beginners
Talented YouTuber and dancer Zainab teaches Pia Jackson five simple moves to create the most amazing Bollywood/Bhangra dance for beginners. Don't miss the links at the end of this video to the full version of their final dance.
You can also follow Zainab's adventures in Vietnam as she learns to cook and goes from Bachelorette to Boss in the kitchen!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzY-KPOCqu89VjLT8w9bw9g
@zainytube
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Lady Wimbledon and the Spirit of Christmas
Sandra Nardi (@LadyWimbledon) gets into the Christmas Spirit at this year's show of the same name at Olympia, and looks back on a jam packed month of goings-on in and around Wimbledon
www.ladywimbledon.com
Esca, Clapham High Street
Thanks to Piluca, Charmaine, Roberto and all the team at Esca on Clapham High Street for a brilliant evening and royal feast!
Pia Goes Ape with Crowne Plaza Battersea
Crowne Plaza and Go Ape have teamed up to offer a brilliant new business event and team building combination as stone's throw from each other in Battersea. Pia Jackson, samples everything on offer!
Discovering the Central London Golf Centre
As part of her recent Love Local London series, Denise Waterman discovers one of Earlsfield's hidden gems, the picturesque Central London Golf Centre.
http://www.clgc.co.uk/
@CLGCGolf
The Bedford – Historic Balham Landmark
Denise Waterman explores the historic Balham venue - The Bedford
www.thebedford.co.uk
@TheBedfordPub
@thebedfordlive
Watch your favourite sports at Wimbledon Brewery
Keith Maynard returns to the Wimbledon Brewery to chat with rugby star Will Greenwood and soak up the atmosphere, food, and drink (not necessarily in that order).
Check out their website or follow them on Twitter for news of other brilliant events coming soon:
www.wimbledonbrewery.com
@WimbledonBrew
Richmond Ice Rink
Pia Jackson discovers some of the names and history behind the famous Richmond Ice Rink whose most recent incarnation is in the grounds of St Mary's University by Stawberry Hill House.
www.RichmondRink.com
www.icerinx.com
@RichmondRink
Beach Bum - Happy Rock by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Operation Centaur in Richmond Park
Denise Waterman meets takes a fairy-tale ride around Richmond Park and talks to the wonderful people at Operation Centaur.
www.operationcentaur.com
@OpCentaur
Ice Skating at Strawberry Hill House, Richmond
Get your skates on and come on down to the Richmond Rink! Open until 8pm every day until late January.
For more information please visit www.RichmondRink.com or follow them on Twitter @RichmondRink.
Local Grandma skydives for the Royal Marines
Please consider donating to the C Group which looks after wounded and returning Royal Marines and their families:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ShirleyAnneFison
Ainsley Harriott turns on the 1st ever Earlsfield Christmas Lights
Keith Maynard talks exclusively to celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott, the Mayor of Wandsworth, and Steve Pinto, CEO of the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce at the Earlsfield's first ever Christmas Lights turn-on.
Happy Christmas from everyone here at the SWL.TV team!
Wake Up Earlsfield
Second in our series Wake Up London! A quick round up of some of the best independent venues for a great tea, coffee, breakfast, brunch or snack in Earlsfield SW17/SW18
Love Local London: Earlsfield
First of a new series which puts the spotlight on local life in South West London. Denise Waterman talks to community Estate Agents Haart, samples the local cafe culture, goes golfing, checks out some typical "young Earlsfield family" shops and finishes with a well earnt cocktail in one of the areas many superb bars.
http://www.beanandhop.co.uk/
@beanandhop
http://oceanhomedesigns.co.uk/
@oceanhomedesign
http://www.bumptobaby.co.uk/
http://www.clgc.co.uk/
@CLGCGolf
http://www.threesixsix.co.uk/
@ThreeSixSixLDN
Win from Manciniwear.com waist deep in the Wandle
Thanks to everyone at Manciniwear.com for supporting the recent Wandle Trust monthly river cleanup. Great to see Win getting stuck in - literally!
Wake Up Putney!
First in a new series that takes you round some of the Capital's lesser known cafes and eateries. Great places to wake up, grab a bite, or have leisurely coffee in Putney.
Amazing world-class defense techniques from South London Krav Maga
*** This video has NOT been speeded up in any way. Filmed and mastered at 50 frames per second to capture the lightning-fast moves that are the trademark of Krav Maga ***
Simon Pither introduces the opening seminar for the inauguration of FEKM-UK - the UK branch of the European Federation of Krav Maga.
5th Darga black belt Michael Obadia leads the class with an inspiring demonstration of world class techniques..
http://www.southlondonkravmaga.com
@kravmaga_london
Bar 366 hosts Love Your Local awards 2015
Dan Watkins hosts this year's Love Your Local awards in Earlsfield's stylish Bar 366. Check out www.loveyourlocalshops.com for full details and winners.
Earl Spencer Gastro-pub, Southfields SW18
A stylish peak behind the doors at Southfield's renowned gastropub The Earl Spencer. Produced by our media partners SeenScreen (see link below).
The Michelin Guide 2015 ‘Bib Gourmand Award’ - “A handsome Edwardian Pub a baseline lob away from the All England Tennis Club the Cooking is fervently seasonal; flavours are assured and ingredients marry well” “Traditional” “Good food at moderate prices”
The Good Pub Guide 2015 ‘Main Entry’ South London, “Sizeable Edwardian pub with lively bustling atmosphere and plenty of cheerful customers” “Standard Lamps, Modern Art on the walls and an open fire” “Stools line the U-Shaped counter where efficient and friendly staff serve 6 ales on hand pump”.
http://www.theearlspencer.com/
@TheEarlSpencer
European Federation of Krav Maga – Brixton
Following our previous report from The Brix with Pia Jackson and the guys at South London Krav Maga, this extended report includes interviews with Black Belt instructors from Birmingham and Paris, all members of FEKM the European Federation of Krav Maga.
www.krav-maga.net
@FEKMRD
www.southlondonkravmaga.com
@kravmaga_london
Hemingways at Home
Denise is always up for a party, especially when it's organised by Wimbledon Village's award winning bar Hemingways as part of their new "at home" service....
hemingwaysbar.co.uk
@HemingwaysBar
cateredbyjustin.com
@Cateredbyjustin
facebook.com/rakitband/info
Knife defense at South London Krav Maga
Pia Jackson returns to The Brix for a Knife Defense master-class with Remi Lessore and Simon Pither from South London Krav Maga and two of the top instructors from Paris, Yann Veillerant and Eric Tagliana. Also attended by members of the Birmingham club led by Goncalo Esteves.
www.southlondonkravmaga.com
@kravmaga_london
Balham and Tooting Fun Day
Laura Cornelius enjoys the sights, sounds, and smells of another brilliant community event - this time in SW17 and organised by BATCA (the Balham and Tooting Community Association) and sponsored by Cospharm and Essential Local.
@CospharmSW17
@Essentiallocal
Battersea Foodies Festival
Keith, Denise, and Tashi bring you the sights, smells and taste of a brilliant day out in Battersea Park as part of this year's Foodies "Feast" Festival.
You can hear more about this event by tuning in to our media partner Wandsworth Radio at http://bit.ly/1txMYXG (fast forward to 9m25s).
Coming soon – Polo in the Park
Following Keith's first taste of Polo last year, we were delighted to attend the launch party and team draw for Chestertons Polo in the Park 2014.
Here's a taste of the excitement to come. 6-8 June 2014.
http://www.polointheparklondon.com/
@PolointhePark
Series Pilot: London Learner at the Roadhouse
Ward Scott kicks off his new series for visitors trying to learn London with a trip to the Roadhouse in Covent Garden on Super Bowl Sunday.
Follow his adventures on Twitter @LondonLearner and if you're a London Learner, post a comment and tell us what you'd like to see us cover in future episodes!
Special thanks to Marion Schnelle (Writer/Producer) and Dennis Newby (2nd Camera).
Putney Bake Club at the Tree House, Barnes
Keith tries his hand at baking against the clock ready to meet the lovely folk at the Putney Bake Club...
http://putneycakeclub.wordpress.com
@PutneyBakeClub
http://www.treehousepeople.com/
@TreeHouseBarnes
Boggio Studios, Wimbledon
Keith takes his poodle Isis to James and Julia at Boggio Studios for a VIP photoshoot experience...
http://www.boggiostudios.com/
@juliaboggio