Category Archives: Event

The Winstanley Growth & Trade Programme 2026 is launching this spring, offering a unique opportunity for local residents to develop business ideas, gain hands-on experience, and trade in a real market environment.

Delivered through a partnership between Wandsworth Council and Think Events Management Ltd, the programme is designed specifically to support grassroots start-ups and emerging businesses within the Winstanley neighbourhood.

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Who Can Apply?

Residents from the following estates are eligible to participate:

• Wilberforce Estate & Holgate Avenue
• Wynter Street Estate
• Maysoule Road
• Waylands Street
• York Road Estate
• Falcon Road Estate
• Wayford Street Estate
• Kambala Estate
• Winstanley Estate

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What the Programme Offers

This is more than a training course—it’s a complete journey from idea to live trading. Participants will benefit from:

• Practical business training
• Expert-led workshops
• Real-world trading opportunities
• Ongoing support from experienced professionals

The programme culminates in Trial Trading Events at Bramlands Square, taking place every Saturday from 30th May to 27th June 2026.

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Training Sessions

All sessions will be held at Kambala Community Hall, 126 Fawcett Close, London SW11 2LQ, and are structured around four key pillars:

1. Finance & Business Planning

Start-Up Finance Training
📅 Wednesday 29th April | 10:00am – 12:30pm
Topics include business planning, money management, and bookkeeping essentials.

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2. Marketing & Branding

Photography and AI Magic (Block 1)
📅 Thursday 23rd April | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Learn how to use your phone camera, improve composition, and edit content effectively.

Marketing with AI (Block 2)
📅 Monday 27th April | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Explore social media strategy, branding, and AI tools to enhance your business presence.

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3. Food Safety

Food Hygiene Training (Basic & Intermediate)
📅 Tuesday 28th April

• Basic: 10:00am – 11:00am
• Intermediate: 11:30am – 12:30pm

Covers safety standards, hygiene practices, and public health essentials.

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4. Event Management

Event Management Workshop
📅 Thursday 30th April | 10:00am – 11:00am

Focus on stall setup, customer engagement, visual display, and sales techniques.

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Live Trial Trading Experience

After completing the training, participants will move into the most exciting phase—live trading.

Every Saturday from 30th May to 27th June 2026, you’ll have the chance to run your own stall at Bramlands Square with full support.

What’s included:

• No Cost to Participate – Pitch space is completely free
• Equipment Provided – Stalls and infrastructure included
• Keep 100% of Your Profits
• Real Business Experience – Build confidence, test your ideas, and connect with customers

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Why Get Involved?

This programme is ideal for anyone looking to:

• Start a small business
• Test a business idea in a safe environment
• Learn practical, real-world skills
• Build confidence and community connections

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Spaces are limited, and demand is expected to be high. If you’re a resident within the eligible estates and ready to take the next step, don’t miss this opportunity.

Register today and begin your journey into business with the Winstanley Growth & Trade Programme 2026.

I went to The Community Crime-Fighting talks by the local police held in Arding and Hobbs, on the third floor on the 14th of October.

The organisers laid on loads of free food and drink, and had lots of information points and hand-outs. A bit later on, they gave talks by many individual police men and women.

The public was able to ask many questions, and it was a lovely, friendly atmosphere. If any of you went, don’t forget to fill in your feedback forms for the police, and tell us your thoughts about it.

Hilary Fennelly

On 3rd July 2025, Falconbrook Primary School hosted its annual Multicultural Day celebration on Pennethorne Square. Many children from the Kambala Estate attend Falconbrook, so it was wonderful to see so many local families coming together to enjoy the event.

There was something for everyone—sampling delicious food from different countries, listening to live music, playing games, and joining in with art and craft workshops. Children also created beautiful banners celebrating our local area. Staff from the Winstanley and York Road regeneration team were on hand to share updates on the regeneration project, and the Wandsworth Arts team spoke about the ongoing events linked to the Winstanley: Past, Present and Future Festival. It was a great day of community fun and creativity!

On 21st May 2025, Selami and Sandra from the Kambala Estate Resident Association were honoured to attend the Wandsworth Mayor Making celebration at the Civic Suite. The evening included heartfelt praise for outgoing Mayor Cllr Sana Jafri, recognising her outstanding service, warmth, and positivity throughout her term. Cllr Jeremy Ambach was elected as the Mayor of Wandsworth for a second term, announcing his chosen charities for the year: Wandsworth Oasis, Mindworks UK, and Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees. The event was a wonderful opportunity to connect and network with members of the wider Wandsworth community.

Yesterday, a few Kambala Estate committee members and residents attended the Cllr Aydin Dikerdem Housing Workshop at the York Gardens Library. The workshop was followed by a question and answer and few of our residents took part telling their issues to Cllr Aydin Dikerdem who is the Cabinet member for housing at the Wandsworth Council.

A few of them were having issues with dampness and mould so I have attached this new leaflet that may help you with your issues.

Don’t hesitate to contact the council to remove mould in your flat, I did and they came and cleaned the mould off.