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ONE GREAT DAY Saturday 16th November 12pm – 6pm We’re kicking off the festive season at Southside Shopping Centre with the One Great Day Christmas launch event, which sees the town centre ignite with the spirit of Christmas.

Don’t forget to say hello to the stilt-walking Nutcracker and roller-skating ballerinas!

YOUR FESTIVE NEWSPAPER FROM SOUTHSIDE AND WANDSWORTH TOWN

One Great Day at Southside, Wandsworth.

On 16th November, we’ve got characters from ‘The Nutcracker’, a magician, Stormtroopers, a ‘Frozen’ surprise, and we’re handing out mince pies, candy canes and mulled apple juice.

A quintessential Christmas treat for all the family, One Great Day on 16th November is guaranteed to put you in the festive spirit.

It feels like Christmas when you taste your first mince pie.

We’ll be giving them away, while stocks last!

Don’t miss the grand finale, when our acts take their bows on stage, while balloons and confetti rain down onto the crowds

Our jolly Christmas pudding on skates has been marinating for ages and is finally back to see us this year.

The glitter hair and braid bar is one of the treat stations to make a beeline for.

Our handsome stilt-walking Nutcracker is back! In ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet, Clara is given an enchanted Nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. The Nutcracker doll and toy soldiers come to life at midnight and journey through a winter wonderland and the kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy!

One Great Day is an opportunity to raise money for charity and have a great day doing it! Communities and families across London will be coming together at Southside Shopping Centre to get involved in a day of family fun – supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital and other kids’ charities.

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CHRISTMAS POST DONATE TO THE TOY APPEAL Show your support for local children’s charities by offering kids in need a Christmas present or two. P4-5

FESTIVE FOOD & DRINK Wandsworth’s restaurants and pubs lay on decadent feasts for the holidays. P6

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING MADE EASY The Christmas fairy has hand-picked personal pressies for all the family. Take a further look…

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WANDSWORTH TOWN’S FESTIVITIES PARTY AND WINTER FASHION Get dressed up and wrapped up for a new you. P8-9

Read all about it! Backyard Cinema, craft-making events at the library and the Saturday food market. P6-7

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’Tis the season.

Dear friends, We’re getting into the festivities here at Southside Shopping Centre and Wandsworth Town.

Join us for a season of joy and all things merry as we kick off the celebrations with family fun events, Yuletide activities across the town and magical shopping experiences.

You know it’s Christmas when…

Shop local.

If every shopper spent £5 per week in local and independent shops rather than online this would result in an extra £22.8m going into our local economy meaning more local jobs, a better High Street and a nicer place to call home. Invest in your community and stay up to date with what Wandsworth Town has to offer at wandsworth.town and southsidewandsworth.com

… the day comes to buy your Christmas tree to take home and decorate, and you hear carols being sung in your local church All Saints Church are selling Christmas trees. There’ll also be a carol service at the church on Sunday 8th December at 5pm, 98 Wandsworth High Street, all welcome.

At Bramble & Willow florist in Wandsworth, the owner, Emma, is busy arranging Christmas bouquets (pictured).

They also supply bespoke Christmas wreaths and hold popular wreath-making workshops. Their shop window, graced with a festive plant display, is a wonder to behold. Christmas trees are available at the end of November in store and can be preordered – delivery is possible on your chosen date. Contact them at info@brambleandwillow.com or at 545a Old York Road.

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PJ Masks at

Southside.

Saturday 7th December The ‘Be a Hero’ Tour features a presenterled activity, an appearance by all three PJ Masks characters, an activity trail and giveaway of masks. We’re expecting this to be a real crowd pleaser!

The Christmas countdown.

Southside brings you Christmas with bells on! Make the most of the long holidays by getting prepared early In the run-up to 25th December, you could have a makeover at the Debenhams beauty counters, The Body Shop or KIKO, and buy a new party dress from Oliver Bonas (pictured right), River Island or New Look to wear on Christmas Day. Have your hair styled at RUSH or watch a Christmas movie at Cineworld.

For knockout party looks for the whole family, see page 8

First, buy a bottle of good wine from Oddbins on Armoury Way – they host regular weekend tastings.

Then, stock up on Paperchase wrapping paper (pictured above) and settle down at home, with a glass of red, to begin wrapping and Christmas card writing.

When the family descend, take them for a walk by the River Wandle that winds round Ram Quarter (pictured below).

Also, don’t forget to order your turkey from Waitrose.

THE HIGHLIGHTS: • Branded backdrop for photo opportunities • Meet & Greet with the characters • ‘Hero Moves’ workshop • ‘It’s Time to be a Hero’ trail activity

Look out for Southside’s charity gift-wrapping station, with expert wrappers who’ll enjoy covering your pressies in all manner of beautiful paper, topped with bows, gift cards and ribbons. All you need do is watch!

Southside’s Christmas opening hours 2nd – 19th December Mon - Sat: 9am – 7pm Sun: 11am – 5pm 20th – 23rd December Fri, Sat and Mon: 9am – 8pm Sun: 11am – 5pm 24th Christmas Eve 9am – 3pm

25th Christmas Day Closed 26th Boxing Day 11am – 5pm 27th – 30th December Mon – Sat: 9am – 6pm New Year’s Eve and Day 11am – 5pm

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Make a child’s Christmas.

Donate to Southside’s Christmas Toy Appeal Saturday 16th November – Thursday 19th December

TARGET

1,500 TOYS IN 34 DAYS

Whether it’s a gift they can play with or one they can learn from, we appreciate every single donation.

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outhside Toy Appeal sees the centre working with charities in our community to ensure as many kids as possible have a gift to open at Christmas. When you’re doing your Christmas shop, consider choosing a gift for a child in need, aged 0-18, and drop it off at the Toy Appeal station between Poundland and Accessorize. Simply come bearing your unwrapped gifts and we’ll make sure they reach deserving children in Wandsworth and beyond.

Please note that we only accept new gifts with tags, not second-hand gifts, thank you. This year’s charities benefiting from our Toy Appeal are: The Childhood Trust, Caius House, Carney’s Community, East Merton Learning Together Trust, Guy Mascolo Football Charity, Hestia (domestic violence refuge in Wandsworth), Home-Start Wandsworth, The Katherine Low Settlement Limited, Little Village, Wimbledon Civic Theatre Trust and Wimbledon Guild.

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THIS PAGE: 1 ‘The Most-Loved Bear’, £6.99, Waterstones 2 Pale pink stripe sleeve hoodie, £14.99, New look 3 Glitter belt bag, £12, Accessorize 4 ‘Toy Story’ slipper, £3.50, Primark

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5 Fortnite Battle Royale 5cm Collection Battle Bus with Funk Ops and Burnout Figures, £39.99, The Entertainer

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Gifts in kind.

We welcome gifts for the Toy Appeal donated by businesses, organisations, schools and community groups.

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The Toy Appeal gift guide.

We’re collecting toys and gifts for all age groups from tiny babies up to 18-year-olds.

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TOP OF THE PAGE: 1 Table tennis game, £15, Flying Tiger Copenhagen 2 Scrapbook, £6, Paperchase 3 Wooden toy DIY set, £14.99, TKMaxx 4 Born Lippy™ Festive Star, £12, The Body Shop 5 Devonshire check scarf, £20, Accessorize

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THIS PAGE: 1 Aqua Turtle Night Lamp by Cloud b that plays

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sounds of the sea, projects rippled light and aids sleep, £54.90, ÏDKIDS 2 Baby Annabell, £49.99, The Entertainer 3 Bluezoo ‘Too Cool for Yule’ Merry and Bright sleepsuit and hat, £12, Debenhams 4 Pokémon pyjamas, £9.99, H&M 5 Barbie Doll

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and Wheelchair, £17, The Entertainer 6 Emoji card game, £8, Debenhams 7 Sherpa icon denim jacket in medium indigo, £79.95, Gap 8 Santa pyjamas (9mths-12yrs), £11-£16, Next 9 Motion-controlled car, £9.93, Robert Dyas 10 Baby unicorn onesie, £22, River Island

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Eat, drink and be merry.

Good tidings we bring.

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he restaurants, cafés and supermarkets at Southside are geared up for Christmas feasting.

Get your mouth around Gourmet Burger Kitchen’s Christmas burger, or take a big bite of a Greggs’ festive bake. Frankie & Benny’s is your port of call for cocktails and their Christmas menu stars the Brie & Cranberry Burger and Turkey Meatball Carbonara. Pret do a Christmas lunch baguette like no other, and their mince pies and crème brûlée lattes will have you humming Christmas songs before you know it.

Waitrose Christmas food is always nextlevel – tuck into their party food and Richly Fruited Christmas Cake.

For gifts and stocking fillers, head to Planet Organic for premium chocolates, natural beauty gift sets and scented candles. Or make up a luxury hamper, filled with biscuits, booze and tasty bites.

IMAGES FROM TOP DOWN: Waitrose’s Sugar Plum Cheesecake, Wagamama’s Nikko curry; pop into Planet Organic for eco-friendly gifts; Starbucks’ Gingerbread Latte; Frankie & Benny’s Christmas menu

Holiday eats and New Year’s parties in Wandsworth.

Book a table for Christmas gatherings at your local eateries. Konnigans on Old York Road is plating up salmon risotto and lamb tagine, as well as Christmas pudding or cheesecake for pud. Brewer’s Inn has cocktail master classes (nutmeg sprinkled espresso Martini, anyone?) and New Year’s Eve events. Over at The Alma pub, they

not only have Christmas feasts – featuring turkey with all the trimmings (pictured left) – but also do bubbles receptions, cheese and port to order and a New Year’s Eve party, ‘Rolling in the Roaring ’20s’. What’s more there’s a Christmas Quiz on 23rd December, at 7.30pm, and the Big Fat Quiz of the Year on 2nd January, at 7.30pm.

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Library

A Christmas market.

Ram Quarter’s Saturday Market

Crafty events.

Family fun at Wandsworth Town Library

Join our community library for a host of family activities in the run-up to Christmas, including craft workshops and a Christmas Quiz (available at all libraries) for little and big ones to get involved with.

Don’t miss Ram Quarter’s Festive Market on 7th December, 12-6pm.

The market is also on 10am to 2pm every Saturday until 21st December, before restarting in the new year.

Run by Fine Food Markets, the market stretches from the Wandsworth High Street entrance through to Ram Quarter’s main central square.

SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER Make Cards All day (9am-5pm), drop-in and make a recycled book Christmas card.

The weekly Saturday Market at Ram Quarter, opposite Southside Shopping Centre, is to have a one-off special Festive Market on 7th December to include the legendary Sambrook’s Brewery craft beer tent, offering seasonal brews. It’ll be packed full of traders serving seasonal delicacies, street food and crafts. In the afternoon, carol singers from local schools will be singing to raise funds for charity.

SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

Adventures at the cinema, on and off screen.

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ew to the Wandsworth Town community, Backyard Cinema has transformed the iconic Capital Studios into not only the new home of their immersive adventures, but also a full entertainment destination, perfect to enjoy a day or evening out. It includes their theme-changing cinema, live music, a studio bar, craft beer annex, heated courtyard with street food, mulled wine and many more festive surprises. With a classic Christmas movie line up including ‘The Holiday’, ‘Elf’ and ‘Home Alone’ to name a few, this is an experience not to be missed!

See the full line up and book your tickets at backyardcinema.co.uk

Christmas Bauble Craft All day (9am-5pm), drop-in and create Christmas baubles.

SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER Scandinavian Woven Heart Baskets All day (9am5pm), drop-in and create Scandinavian woven paper heart-shaped baskets to fill with sweets and hang on your tree (sweets not supplied).

SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER Make a Mini Christmas Tree All day (9am-5pm), drop-in to make and decorate a mini paper Christmas tree.

SATURDAY 21ST DECEMBER Create Your Own Wrapping Paper All day (9am-5pm), drop-in and create your own wrapping paper ready to wrap those special presents.

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Winter with wow-factor.

EVENING ACCESSORIES Gold girls’ pumps, £9.99, H&M; green shoulder bag, £15.99, New Look; blue and white bow tie, £3, TK Maxx

FOR STYLISH DAYS

DAYTIME ACCESSORIES Benedict tan boots, £69, Office; faux fur trimmed gloves, £28, Principles at Debenhams; patterned scarf, £20, Accessorize

Oliver Bonas

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Nine by Savannah Miller at Debenhams

Whether you’re getting set to party, or cosying-up for London winter walks, Southside has you covered

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Deichmann is now open.

Step out for winter walks around the city in style with a pair of new trainers or boots from Deichmann. The great-value store has recently opened at Southside and we’re crushing on all the new season arrivals. There’s footwear for men, women and children, meaning you can get the whole family kitted out for less.

Star-gazing Add sparkle to your look with on-trend star and moon motifs. Pictured clockwise from top: Swarovski’s winter collection; star earrings, £15, Oliver Bonas, star print shoe, £39, Faith at Debenhams; triple star ring, £45, Pandora.

Beauty must-haves Make every day in December special by opening a window on the various big brand beauty advent calendars from Boots and Superdrug – the No7 Beauty Calendar has sold like hot cakes. You’ll be dazzled by the aisles of shiny gift sets, containing fragrance, toiletries and nail polish goodies, that make the best pressies under the tree.

Next stop is to Southside’s salons to prep and preen yourself for the holidays. Skyler London are a colour only hair salon and the entrance is awash with hair product eye candy. To refresh your make up, KIKO

Milano have brought out a Magical Holiday collection comprising sparkle highlighter, chrome eyeshadows and necessities like gold-leaf-effect top coat for nails.

Finally, step into Smart Look for eyelash extensions, Shellac, facials and a muchneeded massage.

Colour Me Uniqlo This season Uniqlo has reinvented the classic padded jacket with their new seamless down hooded parka.

Coming in a wide range of wearable colours, the seamless design keeps cold air out. It’s top of our winter wish list. In fact we’re considering buying more than one. Find them in store now for £129.90.

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Christmas shopping made easy.

It’s like your own personal Southside shopper has chosen ideal gifts for all

Gifts for her

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6 LEFT TO RIGHT 1 ‘Bon Vivant’ sweater, £34.95, GAP 2 Drops of Gold Lustre Finish Creator, £12, The Body Shop 3 Winter Cocktails chocolate box, £10, Hotel Chocolat 4 Desta Sun Star & Moon drop earrings, £18, Oliver Bonas 5 Christmas Luxe Bouquet, prices vary, Waitrose 6 ‘Face It: A Memoir’ by Debbie Harry, £15.99, Waterstones

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LEFT TO RIGHT: 1 ‘Tall Tales & Wee Stories’ by Billy Connolly, £16, WHSmith 2 Men’s fl annel pyjamas, £29.90, Uniqlo 3 Kalenji W500 M men’s running stopwatch, £17.99, Decathlon 4 Sony Xperia 5 (blue), from £29.99 per month, Carphone Warehouse 5 Smartphone printer, £40, Debenhams 6 Christmas Coal Liquorice Honeycomb in Dark Chocolate, £5, Waitrose

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LEFT TO RIGHT: 1 ‘Oh go on then’ framed wall art, £59.50, Oliver Bonas 2 Amazing Planet calendar, £10.99, Waterstones 3 La Cucina, Dinner Party Cheese Plates for four with cheese tools and chutneys, £25, Debenhams 4 Pink glass vase, £20, Next 5 Air plant hanging decoration, £6.50, Waitrose 6 Nomu decanter with tumblers, £45, Oliver Bonas

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LEFT TO RIGHT: 1 Oxelo Play 3 kids’ skates in blue, £17.99, Decathlon 2 On the Go Bluetooth headphones, £32, Smiggle 3 Ladybird rucksack and reins, £17.99, Trespass 4 Ninjabread cookie kit, £8, Debenhams 5 Monster slippers, £14.99, TKMaxx 6 Kids’ creativity journal, £10, Paperchase

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4 6 1 LEFT TO RIGHT 1 Light box with letters, £15, Flying Tiger Copenhagen 2 Star print water bottle, £15, Accessorize 3 Elevated heart necklace, £70, Pandora 4 Rocket gift set, £18, The Body Shop 5 Fingerless gloves, £7.99, Pringle of Scotland x H&M 6 New Era NBA 9TWENTY New York Knicks Blueprint Cap, £28, JD Sports

MAKE A DATE TO BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO OUR KIDS’ CLUB EVENTS. We’re all about having fun at Southside and that’s why we put on a great programme of events all year round! So whether you’re a kid (or just a big kid), keep an eye out for the latest activities, including great workshops, Sammy appearances and Cineworld’s Movie for Juniors film releases.

30TH NOVEMBER 2019

ELF SCHOOL

LOCATION: OUTSIDE WAITROSE TIME: 12PM – 5PM

IT’S FREE TO JOIN KIDS’ CLUB

Join us this month as our Head Elf decides if children really have what it takes to become a North Pole licensee?

First of all they will get their elf name, before some toy testing, a merry dance, Christmas cookie decorating and of course a photo taken for their official licence, however, they will not be qualified to drive the sleigh!

28TH DECEMBER 2019

KIDS’ CLUB END-OF YEAR PARTY

LOCATION: OUTSIDE WAITROSE TIME: 12PM – 5PM Join us just before New Year’s Eve as children are entertained with a magician, a balloon modeller, some disco dancing, giveaway treats and more. Get ready to throw some shapes on the dance fl oor!

25TH JANUARY 2020

UNDER THE SEA

LOCATION: OUTSIDE WAITROSE TIME: 12PM – 5PM The 2020 Kids’ Club themes are centred around animals and wildlife.

To cheer you up in January, we’re getting ready for our sea world discovery event, so pop along.

To join Kids’ Club and find out about our events in the new year, visit southsidewandsworth.com/kidsclub

One Great Day. Saturday 16th November | 12pm – 6pm Event

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Stage shows by Waitrose: catch live entertainment, music and our mini Christmas production, ‘The Grinch’!

Riverside Radio are your hosts

12pm

Main stage

Your local radio station welcomes you and broadcasts live.

A festive family play: ‘The Grinch’

12.30pm

Main stage

This short play follows the grumpy Grinch as he plots to ruin Christmas.

Street dance crew

1pm

Main stage

Marvel at this dance troupe’s impressive choreography.

One Great Day brass band

1.30pm

Main stage

Come listen to the brass section play music to get you jigging.

Riverside Radio live broadcast

2pm

Main stage

Riverside Radio promotes One Great Day over the airwaves.

Magic performance

2.30pm

Main stage

See tricks and illusions from our masterful magician.

Street dance crew

3pm

Main stage

Marvel at this dance troupe’s impressive choreography.

ALRA Choir

3.30pm

Main stage

Performers from The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts in Wandsworth Common.

One Great Day Brass band

4pm

Main stage

Come listen to the brass section play music to get you jigging.

Marika Rauscher

4.30pm

Main stage

Called The Voice of Choice, Marika sings a variety of songs.

A festive family play: ‘The Grinch’

5pm

Main stage

This short play follows the grumpy Grinch as he plots to ruin Christmas.

One Great Day grand finale

5.45pm

Main stage

Festive characters take their bows as the balloons drop.

Free treats: we’ve got six treat stations in the centre. Use your Treat Card (pre-registration details, right) to access just three of them from this list.

1. Kids’ Club silent disco

12pm – 6pm

Upper Mall

Join the free Kids’ Club and bring your friends for day-time dancing.

2. G litter and braid bar

12pm – 6pm

Upper Mall

Glitter make up and hair, glitter tattoos, glitter beards and braids.

3. Ring Ring!

“Who’s There?”

12pm – 6pm

Next to Primark

The telephone is ringing, but who can it be? Pick up and find out…

4. Gingerbread man treats

12pm – 6pm

By New Look/ Debenhams

Design and decorate your own Gingerbread man.

5. Festive mulled wine

12pm – 6pm

North Mall (by TKMaxx)

One cup per Treat Card or £3.

Sponsored by Waitrose.

By Thomas Cook

There are reindeers and everything!

6. Virtual Reality 12pm – 6pm sleigh ride

Our target is £3,000, so please donate to One Great Day, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, The Childhood Trust and other children’s charities. If you enjoy the entertainment, please drop a few quid in the charity collection buckets.

Get a Treat Card Remember, you’ll need a One Great Day Treat Card – your pass to three out of the six treat stations! Please pre-register for a card via our website. Once registered, you’ll receive an email, which you must show on the day to get your Treat Card from the One Great Day Welcome Desk.

Come and collect your Treat Card from 10.30am on 16th November at the Welcome Desk, located next to the stage. Only customers aged 16 and over can register for a Treat Card. You’ll receive a stamp at each treat station.