February 2011
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Big issues in a small room →
Invasion! An anarchic romp through some serious issues
Tomorrow, the play Invasion! starts its second week at the Selkirk. Since its run began, it has received a thumbs up from Time…
Tooting’s nomadic players →
Tomorrow marks the opening of the first production of theatre group Tooting Arts Club.
The latest addition to Tooting’s cultural scene was born in the Antelope over dinner. Long term…
July 2010
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Just wanted to share this Podcast from the City ...
June 2010
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Trashcatchers' Carnival in Tooting: Come and see... →
This was the invitation to Tooting residents from organisers of next Sunday’s Trashcatcher’s Carnival, and I accepted it. If you go down to Broadway Studios between 11 and 6 every day this week you’ll meet the gang and might end up mucking in with the preparations.
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Collaborators wanted for Mapping Project →
View Tooting Bookmakers in a larger map
This map is a project I am working on. I am trying to find out how long these bookmakers have been here and what was in these premises before. Please reply or photo reply if you have any information.
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Save the RACS: Volunteers needed this weekend →
A campaign to save the RACS building at 180 - 214 Upper Tooting Road is stepping up this weekend with a drive to raise awareness of demolition plans.
May 2010
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WatchAdam Gabbatt tests out Boris Johnson’s new cycle highway through Tooting for the Guardian: Riding London’s new cycle superhighway | Environment | guardian.co.uk
March 2010
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Cecil Mansions is just a typical Victorian mansion...
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Tooting uncorked →
Believe it or not, but Tooting is a hotspot for urban winemaking.
The Furzedown based Urban Wine Company yesterday celebrated the official uncorking of its 2009 rosé. The guests included many of the members of Urban Wine Company who supplied the grapes that went into the wine.
Common People went along to sample the wine (a little tart at first but slips down nicely on the second glass) and to...
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Streets of London: The city’s shifting soundtrack →
Songs by Hanoi Rocks and Mark Bolan have put Tooting firmly on London’s musical map, though neither effort convey fond memories of SW17.
For more insight into the capital’s musical hotspots read this great piece by Bob Stanley, who has made his own mark on London’s pop map with his group Saint Etienne.
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Painted signs and mosaics: Gardiner's of Tooting →
Some local history - A revelation about a famous Tooting landmark.
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Transition Town Tooting: Palme Verte Goes to... →
Green film gong goes to a moving documentary by Survival about the Dongria Kondh tribe of the Niyamgiri Hills in India.
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February 2010
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Fill up on a full house with Balham Bingo →
Six restuarants team up for a Bingo-inspired loyalty card.
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Tooting Squared: Breakfast →
This post sums up my feelings about Tooting so eloquently.
Film shot in Balham nominated for a BAFTA →
Via @DoktorWatson Twitter update.
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“http://twitgoo.com/dqpnl More buggies than people Bertie and Boo’s Balham.”
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Balham Tup to reopen →
Just walked past and talked to a couple of workmen at the Tup. It has a new licensee and is reopening as a pub. Posted a topic on SW12 to find out more. Please join in!
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Bollards of London →
Yes, there’s even a site about bollards of London. And they recently featured this fine example in Balham. Any idea where this might be?
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Boris Johnson is waging war on our city’s... →
Simon Jenkins’ piece will make us sarf Londoners feel even more chippy.
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Here’s what some of the punters thought.
“Good Evening Tooting” →
The pubs of Camden and Shoreditch may have the biggest reputation for unearthing the stars of the future, but a south London upstart might soon give them a run for their money.
Last night…
Tooting music showcase marks its second birthday →
Poster for Tonight’s Tracked in Tooting
For the past two years, Tooting-based musicians have enjoyed a regular showcase for their worked at the Selkirk. The Saturday night event,…
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For the past two years, Tooting-based musicians...
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Balham Green Drinks this Thursday – and it’s not... →
Can’t make it, but maybe you can!
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More news on the closure of the Balham Tup... →
…but nothing so far on the fate of the building itself.
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Balham High Road to become a Cycle Superhighway «... →
Good news for cyclists!
January 2010
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Weird scenes at the Balham Tup. They've run out of... →
This is one of several Tweets suggesting that all is not well at the Balham Tup. It looked pretty busy when I walked past earlier but then there was a major football match on at the time.
Caffine Grumbles →
Originally uploaded by Mariko@Hong Kong
“Balham has always been Clapham’s poor-ish relation” a recent article in the Times claimed.
Historically that may be true, but when it…
Banana Cabaret Unpeeled →
Poster for 25th Birthday Party
Banana Cabaret is a Balham institution and a mainstay of the London comedy circuit. There’s a long list of stars who have been propelled to…
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Transition Town Tooting: Volunteer Roles for... →
Want to help organise Tooting’s Trashcatchers Carnival on July 4th? Three roles available.
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Happy Birthday Banana Cabaret! Marcus Brigstocke,...
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The Green, Green Gas of Home →
Balham estate wins £100,000 from British Gas to pioneer energy saving measures for Victorian terraces.
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Masala dosa - fast food Tooting style →
Tooting may not be as famous for its Indian cuisine as Southall, but when it comes to South Indian specialities SW17 is the clear winner.
There are so many fantastic resturants in Tooting, veggie Kastoori and the wonderful Mirch Masala being just two out of half a dozen real gems. But if you are looking for the definitive taste of Tooting, then get a dosa.
And a Masala Dosa from Dosa ‘n...
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Oh dear! →
Taken on Bedford Hill, Balham yesterday. Looks like it was out of service - now we know why only single deckers run on that route!
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A Sparrowhawk sighted on Tooting Bec Common →
…but the numbers of shovelers down so far this year.
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Event news: Christian? Working in da meedja? →
Well, Blueprint might be the event for you. Follow the link above to find out more info about the event to be held in Christ Church, Balham.
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Hamster adventures for Blue Peter at Tooting Bec... →
Well I suppose you’ve got to do something in the Lido during the winter. Must find out when this is going to be screened.
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The Media Blog: Outraged Balham residents scramble... →
Well, I use the diagonal crossing all the time.
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Just discovered that my favourite local band The...
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