From asbestos concerns to tennis court drama and Brixton’s loudest gigs, SW London is anything but quiet this week. Here’s SWhat’s happening…

🇬🇧 SW News

Beloved Brixton Youth Charity Fights to Survive 🤲

Oasis Children's Venture, a Stockwell-based charity that has supported local young people for over 40 years, has launched a crowdfunder to save three of its vital community sessions from permanent closure. Rising costs and reduced funding have left the organisation facing some of its toughest choices yet. Source

Asbestos Found in 13 Wandsworth Buildings Used by Children ☣️

Wandsworth Council's own paperwork lists only five buildings with asbestos, but a Putney.news investigation has identified thirteen, including a school last surveyed in 2012. The council has yet to confirm when any of the affected buildings were last properly checked for safety. Source

Two Years, No Tennis Courts and Now a Full-Blown War 🎾

Putney's Lower Common tennis courts have been locked and unusable for two years. Now a plan to bring them back under a private operator has divided the community, with residents, the council, and a national tennis body all pulling in different directions. A brilliant, sprawling piece of local journalism. Source

Putney Hospital Can't Tell When a Doctor Is Harming Patients 🏥

The hospital group running Queen Mary's in Roehampton has admitted it may not be able to detect when a doctor is actively harming patients. The admission comes a year after Putney.news first raised the same concern and was repeatedly ignored by the organisation. Source

Brixton Man Stuck in Hospital for Eight Months Over Care Package Dispute 🏥

Ravi Mehta, a 36-year-old Brixton man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has been stuck in hospital since September 2025 after his NHS board stopped his 24-hour home care package. He was admitted for a routine three-day ventilator appointment and has been unable to leave since. His family has launched a petition urging the NHS to reinstate his care so he can finally go home. Source

🎉 Upcoming Events

The Orchestra for Now 🎻

London prog titans The Orchestra for Now, fresh off selling out their first ever UK headline tour, bring their maximalist blend of avant-garde rock theatrics, classical interplay, baroque indie and jazz-tinted freakouts to the Windmill. One of the most talked-about live acts in British music right now. Source

House Arrest + George Jr + The 911s + Rampressures 🎸

A four-band bill of gloriously trashy underground energy at the Windmill. House Arrest bring UK post-punk grit while San Francisco's George Jr and The 911s deliver their tongue-in-cheek garage cowpunk conspiracy with clean-toned strumming and tongue firmly in cheek. Rampressure completes the chaos. Source

Brixton Fridays: DAVIDO 🎤

The Blues Kitchen fires up for an Afrobeats-fuelled Friday night celebrating the music of Nigerian superstar DAVIDO, one of the biggest names in African music. Expect a high-energy party atmosphere with all the anthems, all the vibes and a dancefloor that won't stop until late. Source

Summer Weird Sin 2026 🌞

The Windmill's beloved annual summer celebration returns for another year with nine bands, a free BBQ and the kind of chaotic, joyful energy that only this Brixton institution can produce. A proper community day out for anyone who loves live music, cheap beer and brilliant surprises. Source

The Ragdolls + Supports 🎸

Cornish indie-rock trio The Ragdolls bring their Strokes, Pixies and New Order-influenced sound to the Bread and Roses, with infectious hooks, melodic vocals and an upbeat energy that translates brilliantly to a Clapham pub stage. Support acts to be announced. One to catch early. Source

Best Wishes Kind Regards 🎶

A warm and intriguing name for what promises to be an intimate live show at the Bread and Roses. Not much to go on beyond the name, which honestly makes it all the more worth turning up for. Sometimes the best gigs are the ones you know nothing about going in. Source

No Trixx 🔊

No Trixx head to the Windmill for a Tuesday night of no-nonsense underground music in one of Brixton's most beloved DIY venues. What it says on the tin: no gimmicks, no filler, just a raw live set from a band who mean business. Source

✨ Hidden Gems

(Click each title to see them on Google Maps)

Zip Babb Korean Food

Zip Babb Korean Food on Putney High Street serves Korean favourites including bibimbap, bao, kimchi pancakes and fried chicken. The cosy spot has earned strong local reviews for tasty food, friendly service and attractive prices, making it an easy neighbourhood choice.

Amigos Mediterranean Restaurant

Amigos Mediterranean Restaurant in Walworth brings Colombian, Spanish and Mediterranean flavours together, with tapas, paella, burgers and traditional Colombian dishes. This family-run spot is known for homemade food, friendly service and generous portions, plus colourful drinks and weekend specialities.

GAZETTE TRINITY

GAZETTE TRINITY is a French brasserie beside Wandsworth Common, serving classics including steak, beef tartare, snails and seafood alongside French wines. Its charming conservatory setting, relaxed terrace and welcoming service make it a popular local choice for leisurely meals.