LEGACY YOUTH AWARDS 2026

DATE: DECEMBER 11TH 2026 – VENUE: TO BE CONFIRMED

[Posted : Thursday April 23rd 2026]

If you know a young person making a difference in leadership, sport, business, community action, creativity, or personal growth, we encourage you to submit a nomination. We recommend applying early to allow our panel sufficient time to give each nomination the attention it deserves.

To submit a nomination:

• Visit https://www.jigsaw-gc.com/legacy-awards  

• Select the appropriate category  

• Complete and submit your nomination  

We also welcome partners and supporters. If you are interested in sponsoring a category, funding a table, donating a place for a young person, or collaborating with us, please do get in touch. This is a youth-led, community-backed, and impact-driven initiative, and we would value your involvement.


For more information:
Visit: https://www.jigsaw-gc.com/legacy-awards  

Email: [email protected]

Winstanley Growth & Trade Programme

[Posted : Thursday April 23rd 2026]

The Winstanley Growth & Trade Programme 2026 is a partnership between Wandsworth Council and Think Events Management Ltd designed to support grassroots startups and scale-ups for those residents living within the Winstanley Neighbourhood.

Sessions began today, at Kambala Clubroom, 126 Fawcett Close SW11 2LU

More sessions to come : Register Here

More information on the programme can be found here

Winstanley Growth & Trade Programme 2026 – Now Open for Residents

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

4. Event Management

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

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

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

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

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.

Elements Within Me

16TH APRIL – 18TH JUNE 2026

[POSTED: Monday April 13th 2026]

Pushing Back Against the Noise: MAG Launches “Elements Within Me” for Boys in Wandsworth, London — March 2026 – Boys today are being shaped by more than just family and school. They are being influenced by algorithms, online voices, and a growing wave of manosphere content that often confuses identity, strength and purpose. At the same time, conversations around adolescence and young male identity are getting louder — but real guidance on the ground is still too rare.

Youth Sessions (in person)| Thursdays | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | 16 April – 11 June 2026

(Half-term break: 28 May) | Final Celebration: 18 June 2026

Parent Sessions (Online) | Tuesdays | 7:00pm – 8:00pm | 4 live sessions

ENROL NOW

https://www.manhoodacademyglobal.com/enrol

This April, MAG launches “Elements Within Me”, an 8-week emotional wellbeing and mentoring programme for boys in Year 5 and Year 6, delivered at York Garden Children’s Centre. The programme is funded by the London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth, supporting early intervention and community-led work with young people. The Programme – Designed for boys preparing to move into secondary school, the programme builds identity, confidence and emotional awareness before pressure takes hold.

Wandsworth Family Information Service

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The new Wandsworth Family Information Service (FIS) went live this April 2026.

This marks an important step forward! A more accessible, user-friendly hub designed around the needs of children, young people, and families. It makes it easier to find childcare, SEND support, local activities, and practical advice all in one place.

Some key highlights include:

  • A modern, user-friendly design with improved search and filtering
  • Clearer navigation and more intuitive categories
  • Personalised content tailored to users’ needs and interests
  • Built-in content discovery to help families find relevant support
  • Interactive filters and map-based search for local services

The platform has been developed collaboratively and will continue to evolve based on feedback.

For any queries or content updates, please contact: [email protected]

Kambala Flamenco is back

Our free Flamenco classes are starting again on Thursday 9th April, from 6:00–7:00pm.

Booking is essential—please contact me or text your name, address, and phone number to reserve your place.

We do ask for full commitment, as we’ll be working towards a Flamenco routine to perform within the Winstanley neighbourhood community.

As part of the programme, there will be opportunities to perform at the Royal Academy of Dance Community Dance Day in June (the theme is Dance Around the World), as well as at the Falconbrook Multicultural Day and the Battersea Community Festival.

We’ll also host a Spanish-themed evening at Kambala, with tapas, where the group will perform, celebrate their achievements, and enjoy the experience together. As well, there will also be an opportunity to be part of our teacher’s professional 1.30-hour Flamenco show in the summer.

Have Your Say About Your Estate – Residents Event

Residents of Kambala are invited to take part in an upcoming event organised by Wandsworth Council, giving you the opportunity to share your ideas and help shape improvements in your local area.

📍 Location: York Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, London SW11 2UG
📅 Date: 24 March 2026
⏰ Time: 4pm – 7pm

This session is open to residents from Winstanley, York Road, and nearby estates — including Kambala.

On the day, you’ll be able to:

  • Meet your Estate Managers and Area Housing Manager
  • Raise repair issues or ask about ongoing and future works
  • Share feedback on cleaning and waste services
  • Learn more about other council services and support available
  • Find out how to get more involved in your community and influence local decisions

There will also be an estate walkabout at 3pm with the Estate Manager (meeting point outside the venue) for those who would like to highlight issues on-site.

This is a great opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to positive changes in our community.

We encourage Kambala residents to attend and take part.

Free Training, Support and Market Stalls for our Residents

Don’t miss your chance to trade for FREE!

Check out the attached flyer for the Winstanley Growth & Trade Programme 2026.

If you’ve got a business idea or a side hustle you want to test, this is the perfect opportunity to get out there and start selling.

What’s on offer:

Free Market Stalls: Trial your products at Bramlands Square every Saturday from 30th May – 27th June.

Expert Coaching: Get free training and local support to ensure you’re ready for your first customer.

Zero Cost: A straightforward way to turn your ideas into a real business without the usual overheads.

Spaces are filling up fast! ⏳

Secure your spot by registering here: 👉 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh318avra8SmkP3olFzTMq1OIN2BxY0uJnN9QQ4eDaIQ6MOg/viewform 

The Sparrow Grass Ball – 2026/04/25

Before Battersea was densely built in the Victorian period, much of the land around Lavender Hill, Battersea Rise, and Wandsworth Common was famous for its market gardens. For more than two centuries these fertile plots supplied fruit, flowers, herbs, and vegetables to London—most famously lavender for the perfume trade, but also plums, cherries, and asparagus, which local growers sold into Covent Garden. In this district the gardeners used the old London and Surrey dialect term “sparrow-grass” for asparagus, a pronunciation recorded from the 17th to 19th centuries in market slang and gardeners’ speech. This agricultural landscape only gave way to suburban development in the mid- to late-19th century, but the names Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, and the Falconbrook area still reflect the earlier countryside of nurseries, orchards, and market plots that once defined Battersea.

You are cordially invited to the Sparrow Grass Ball, an adults only evening of elegance and delight.

Saturday 25th April 2026 from 6pm – 11pm at St. Peter’s Church, 23 Plough Road SW11 2DE

3 Course sit-down Dinner, Dancing, Photobooth and Raffle…

Coppock Close – 3 Month Waste Bin Trial

Wandsworth Council will be carrying out a three-month waste management trial in Coppock Close. This trial aims to improve cleanliness, reduce odours, and minimise pest issues across the estate.

Click here for up to date information including the Letter from the council to Coppock Close Residents, and the Housemark Photobook for cleaning scores/complaints

Coppock Close : 3 Month Waste Bin Trial