Furzedown-Project

A social hub for older people in The Furzedown Project on Moyser Road, Tooting - a friendly meeting place, with lots of activities!

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Sharing so many smiles - celebrating 50 years of The Furzedown Project at our party on Saturday!
With all our wonderful members enjoying the delicious spread & great entertainment…

Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers & supporters - Looking forward to the next 50 years!

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Fridays get competitive at the Project with our International Board Games Afternoons
Starts 26 June with Carrom - the classic Asian tabletop game similar to billiards.
Plus lots of other favourite games - bringing people together for fun, strategy, and great conversation!

[Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie]

#Wandsworth Heritage Festival (WHF) returns later this month, an annual festival celebrating Wandsworth’s rich history through a programme of walks, talks, exhibitions, and creative performances.

Full info and booking via @wtowandsworth: https://t.co/f6IkA213M6

#Tooting #Balham

[FurzedownFACE @FurzedownFACE]

Loads of people enjoying Streatham Kite Day on Sunday, no sunshine but a lovely breeze for filling the skies full of kites of all shapes & sizes…

Well done to all the organisers & supporters who got it off the ground!
#StreathamKiteDay

[Mark Bery @SocStreatham]

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Tickets go on sale tomorrow Monday 11th May at 7am for our hugely popular tours of St Leonard's Church.
The tour of the church graveyard, bell tower and crypt will take place on Monday 8th June 2026 at 1pm and is part of the Wandsworth Heritage Festival.

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Want to make a real difference in someone’s life?

Become a volunteer for our befriending service. Just an hour a week can reduce loneliness, boost confidence & brighten someone’s day.

We will provide training, DBS, ongoing support & monthly get togethers at our pop up cafe ❤️

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

@SproutArts Lucinda is great - she supports our popular art sessions on Friday mornings and runs workshops and regular art courses for children and adults in The Project!

[Welcome to Wandsworth @wtowandsworth]

Ever wondered about the history of your high street?🛒

Wandsworth Heritage Festival returns from 23 May – 14 June, with a special focus on Wandsworth’s shops and high streets, past and present!🛍️

🔗Find out more about the Wandsworth Heritage Festival: https://t.co/P8IOpxADYk

[Mark Bery @SocStreatham]

https://t.co/XgqzGlD0YW Tickets are now available for our hugely popular tours of Henry Tate Gardens.
Henry Tate Gardens, Streatham Common

Henry Tate Mews, Streatham, SW16 3HA
Sunday 31st May 2026 #streathamhistory

[Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie]

'Just Bowl' returns to #Tooting in May!

Full info: https://t.co/SiBAa1bsgJ

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

We are hosting the first BTF (Balham, Tooting & Furzedown) Neighbourhood Carers’ event in The Project on Wed 29 April, 10am - 12:30pm.

Meet local support teams including Primary Care Network & Age UK - a great chance get advice & share your views. All welcome!

[Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie]

Tooting Donate a Plant Appeal! 🌹🌻💐🌸🌺🥀

Local gardeners are asking for donations of plants to add to the display on the roundabout near #Tooting Common (at the top of Church Lane) – you may have seen our post about it on the 8th of April.

📧 [email protected] for info.

[Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie]

SAVE THE DATE – #FURZEDOWN & #TOOTING PRIDE IS BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER – SATURDAY 20TH JUNE 2026!!

New activities, new performers, new location for Pridestravaganza…follow @furzedownandtootingpride (Instagram) for announcements of all the fun planned over the coming weeks!

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

We’re delighted to be part of this great scheme - please tell anyone struggling online to join us on Monday mornings for friendly peer-group support

We also have free refurbished devices & Simms to distribute!

[Power to Connect @PWRtoConnect]

Celebrating 6 years of Power to Connect 🎉

Launched in 2020 with @wandbc & @BatterseaPwrStn Station, we’ve supported 6,000+ people, worked with 180 schools & redistributed 4,700+ devices 💻

Huge thanks to our partners! Get involved here: https://t.co/O9AULrrufV 🙌

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Check out our April e-newsletter, and please sign-up if you want to be added to our mailing list

https://t.co/e0NUvoYQjo

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Wishing a very happy Easter to all our members, supporters and Furzedown friends!

This cute couple featured in our sale last weekend, hand knitted by one of our wonderful supporters… helping us raise an amazing £1,403 towards our activities & outreach.

[Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie]

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for performers, stallholders, and food & drink stallholders/caterers for the #Furzedown Fun Day at Furzedown Rec – Saturday 13th June 2026, 12pm-6pm!

More info: https://t.co/gCjO6RajMb

@furzedown_net @balhamnewsie

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Our members enjoyed a great walk to Richmond Park on Tuesday - The Project Perambulators meet every month for walks of between 5 - 10 miles

Their next walk is on Tues 28 April, along the River Wandle

Fancy joining us? Contact Philip at the Project! #WalkCycleLDN

[Tooting Newsie @tootingnewsie]

.@FurzedwnProject is looking for a friendly and reliable minibus driver to support their community services – info in images! 🚐

📩 Interested?
Email: [email protected]
Or call 0208 677 4283

Closing date for applications 26th April 2026.

#Furzedown #Tooting

[Furzedown-Project @FurzedwnProject]

Driver Needed – Join Our Team!

We need a friendly and reliable driver to support our community services for 3 hours on Mondays

Perfect for someone looking for flexible, meaningful part-time work!
email:[email protected] or call 0208 677 4283

[Wandsworth Council @wandbc]

📢 Last chance to have your say on Church Lane Corner & Bickersteth Road!

A new design illustration shows how the space could look after improvements, creating a calmer, greener and more attractive place for all.

Share your views: https://t.co/RLiFYXxspg