Santa Claus has marked his calendar to visit Southside Shopping Centre this Christmas.
From 27th November, families are invited to step into Santa’s enchanting grotto at the Wandsworth-based shopping centre. Children will be able to meet the jolly man in red, share their Christmas wishes and capture a keepsake photo right up until Christmas Eve (Wednesday 24th December).
The grotto experience is designed to delight little ones and begin their festivities, providing them with a chance to speak to Santa for a magical one-to-one moment and tell him what they’re hoping to receive under the tree this year. Every child will receive a specially chosen, age-appropriate gift from Santa himself.
For many in our community, this time of year can be tough. That’s why Age UK Wandsworth is running our Christmas giving campaign, and inviting you to ‘Make Someone Happy’ by writing a Christmas card or donating non-perishable food items and treats that older people may not be able to buy themselves this Winter.
If you would like to write a Christmas card and bring joy to an older person who is isolated, please write your card with Christmassy message leaving space for us to add a name.
You may prefer to donate non-perishable food stuffs such as tins of soup or fruit, tea bags, pasta, rice, cereals, and long-life milk – all these items are incredibly helpful. Essentials like these can help ensure that older people have enough food for the Christmas period and don’t go without.
Christmas is also about treats that make the season magical, and we’re also asking for donations of socks, chocolate, soap, and other small gifts that can brighten someone’s day. Your generosity will genuinely make a difference to older people in Wandsworth.
Donations can be dropped off between 10am-3pm Monday to Thursday at our Information and Advice Centre, 549 Old York Road, SW18 1TQ or at our Gwynneth Morgan Day Centre, 52 East Hill, SW18 2HJ.
We are here to accept donations right up to and including Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24th December.
Wandsworth Chamber members and guests are warmly invited to celebrate the festive season with us at AFC Wimbledon on Wednesday, 10th December, from 6:00 – 10:00pm.
Tickets:
£20 + VAT for Wandsworth Chamber Members
£25 + VAT for Non-Chamber Members
âð Dress Code:
Get into the festive spirit with your best Christmas jumper or hat there’s a prize for the most festive outfit!
ð Giving Back:
Age UK Wandsworth are running a “Make someone happy” campaign this Christmas and would welcome donations of boxes of tea, chocolates, biscuits and cakes that they can distribute to isolated older people.”
A breathtaking live performance from an internationally-trained opera and crossover vocalist
Enjoy powerful opera classics, elegant Christmas melodies, uplifting sing-along favourites and feel-good party classics — all performed with exceptional versatility and festive charm. (Think opera meets modern Christmas magic — goosebumps guaranteed!)
Harry Kersley’s journey as a tenor began at the Royal College of Music, where he earned a coveted place on the Gap Year Experience Program—an opportunity reserved for musicians of exceptional promise. Eager to grow and refine his craft, Harry went on to join British Youth Opera’s Serena Fenwick Program, created for singers on the brink of an operatic career. Throughout the year, he worked closely with some of the industry’s most respected figures, including the renowned conductor Sir Mark Elder.
Harry is a highly sought-after classical singer across The UK which has given him the opportunities to perform at arena venues and to VIP guests including members of The British, Saudi and Bahraini royal family.
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Join Age UK Wandsworth at our Christmas Carol Concert on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, from 6pm at St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Church in Wandsworth. Then stay after the concert and enjoy refreshments and mulled wine, which are included in the £10 ticket price.
This will be a magical evening of traditional carol singing and Bach's Christmas music for organ. In addition, Union Chapel Voices (the resident Gospel choir at Union Chapel, Islington) will be putting a spin on some old Christmas classics and premiering some new music for the Christmas season, directed by Wandsworth resident Anthony Fort.
Join Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce for an evening of Business Networking Event!
Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce members and guests are invited for a Business Networking evening at Sticks|N|Sushi next to the iconic Battersea Power Station.
Come and network with like-minded individuals while experiencing a delicious, dynamic, and innovative fusion of Japanese and Danish cuisine.
ð Date: Thursday, 29th January 2026
â° Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
ð Location: Sticks|N|Sushi, Station,
6 Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8AL
Chamber members – £25+VAT
Non-members – £35+VAT
Included in your ticket is A welcome drink & Canapes!
Sticks|N|Sushi will be providing bespoke, beautifully versatile canapes; from small hot and cold bites to sushi, finishing off with hot sticks from the grill. Their Sushi is hand rolled, their fish is hand sliced and their sticks are crafted with care; from ingredients to presentation, flavour to flow that will transform your special moments to lasting memories.
About Sticks|N|Sushi
A Japanese restaurant with a Nordic touch located on Electric Boulevard just outside the South Entrance of Battersea Power Station, our newest restaurant serves up much-loved favourites; classic and innovative sushi, sashimi, tartare, grilled sticks and generous set menus to suit varied budgets and tastes, available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Whether it’s a destination dinner or post-shop pit-stop, Sticks|N|Sushi Battersea covers all occasions.
At Sticks|N|Sushi, we cater to everyone. Whether you love fish, prefer meat, enjoy plant-based dishes, or have dietary considerations, our menu flexes to ensure every guest feels considered and welcomed. Because exceptional hospitality is all about making people feel truly valued—and that’s exactly what we do best.
Join us for an evening of exceptional food, great conversation, and new connections.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Best wishes, Beverley Corson
CEO Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce more info...
