The I love Tooting Podcast is to promote the fantastic work of local community groups and help local residents find out more about community groups they may want to join, Think of it as community speed dating!
Meeting Gemma and Jeni their enthusiasm and energy is infectious and their motivation and a commitment to finding ways to Make Tooting a better place for all residents is inspirational. With an ethos that creativity, in whatever form, creates connections, the projects they have created and facillitated have touched thousands of Tooting locals. To find out more please visit their website https://meetandmakespaces.co.uk/ or pop by Love Art in Tooting market to meet Gemma.
7 Mar 2022
Episode 12 Geoff Simmons
It was a pleasure to speak to local historian Geoff Simmons who has more knowledge of Tooting than anyone I've met. As well as being passionate about the area campaigning for blue plaques to mark people and places of interest, he regularly runs free local walks which I highly recommend you check out. To find out more please check out Geoff's website www.summerstown182.wordpress.com and his social media.
28 Feb 2022
Episode 11 Tooting Baby
Meeting Issy was a delight as I personally wanted to thank her and her predecessors for the invaluable resource that is the Tooting baby website https://tootingbaby.co.uk/, now also promoted on Instagram @TootingBabyand Twitter @BabyTooting. The site provides a diary of tried and tested events for parents and caregivers of children up to school age - which are drop in and often free. The site also provides options for parents and caregivers. A delightful conve...
21 Feb 2022
Episode 9 Forever Fishponds
In this episode I had a wonderful conversation with Dipa and Lucy, part of Forever Fishponds. Their desire is to imagine and share how Fishponds Fields can be a flourishing green community space in the heart of Tooting. To find out more about Forever Fishponds follow them on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @FFishponds To find out more about the ongoing calendar of activities on the site please visit: www.enablelc.org/fishponds
20 Feb 2022
Episode 10 Tooting Healthy Streets
Speaking with Jenny from Tooting Healthy Streets it was impossible not to get caught up in her enthusiasm and passion for Tooting. We spoke about what makes Tooting great and also what could be improved; namely the litter and fly tipping challenges, and making the roads and pavements safer for cyclists and paedestrians. Please do follow them on social media @healthytooting
20 Feb 2022
Episode 8 Work and Play Scrapstore
Tooting is lucky to have one of the 12 scrapstores left in the UK. Taking commercial and domestic materials earmarked for landfill, it is a treasure trove for artists, schools and anyone who has a interest in crafting. Access to an ever changing repository of materials for an annual membership fee, users can visit the scrapstore as many times as they want. Speaking with Gill I was suprised that this fantastic initiative isn’t more widespread, as it supports the environment, the arts and the v...
17 Oct 2021
Episode 7 Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Meeting Mirza from Community Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (CARAS) illustrates the welcoming culture of the Tooting community for refugees and asylum seekers, providing support to empower and engage young people, assisting them to feel at home in South West London. Please do check out their website to find out more https://caras.org.uk/
11 Oct 2021
BONUS CONTENT Episode 6 John White
BONUS CONTENT ALERT: This podcast is a little bit different, I met local resident John White, a youthful 101, to discuss all things Tooting. An amazing conversation over a cup of tea, covering a breadth of topics including his involvement in the Furzedown Project, his love of the Tooting Common and being born in Brixton. John was a joy to meet and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it.
10 Oct 2021
Episode 5 Furzedown Project
An insightful converation with Mick, project manager of the Furzedown Project. We discussed how being a member of the Furzedown Project, a community for the over 55s, combats the loneliness and social isoloation sometimes present in this demographic. A cornerstone of the Tooting community, there are many opportunities to help support this not-for-profit organisation engaging with older people in the area. To find out more Mick encourages you to give them a call on 020 8677 4283 after lo...
3 Oct 2021
Episode 4 Sprout Arts
Sitting down with Lynn one of the founders of Sprout Arts, a community arts venue on Moyser Road. I reflected on how art positively impacts the health and wellbeing of a neighbourhood. In a delightful conversation, the benefits of Sprout Arts to the community became clear and I quickly completed their membership form to become a member which I urge you to do. With new exhibitions hosted fortnightly and a chance to meet the artists and see them create in the venue is a unique opportunity...
26 Sept 2021
Episode 3 Tooting Community Kitchen
I had a wonderful conversation with the inspirational Sahar Beg, learning how the Tooting Community Kitchen, supports local people. Providing hot meals to over 300 people weekly, the Tooting Community Kitchen also has a foodbank and provides groups with clothing and toiletries. To help support this wonderful initiative please check out their website /www.tootingcommunitykitchen.co.uk and follow them on social media @TootComKitchen
19 Sept 2021
Episode 2 Furzedown Community Network
Meeting Dawn, chair of the Furzedown Community Network (FCN), it was impossible not to get swept up in her passion and energy for supporting her local community. Being responsive to local needs the FCN supports the best way they can, be it time, financial support, or expertise. Although membership to the FCN is restricted to Furzedown locals, the events they host are open to everyone as is their ever popular chat forum to discuss local matters. To subscribe go to https://groups.io/g/furzedown...
9 Sept 2021
Episode 1 Transition Town Tooting
On this weeks episode I met Hilary Jennings a founding member of Transition Town Tooting a part of the global Transition Network that focuses on supporting sustainable living locally. I came away from this conversation feeling more positive. The local initiatives lead the way in supporting a cleaner, greener environment for the place we call home. For more information please check out their website transitiontooting.org and find them on; Twitter and Instagram: @tttooting Facebook: Transition ...
9 Sept 2021
Episode 0 The beginning
On this episode we turn the tables with me being interviewed by my good friend and fellow Tooting resident Katie. Our conversation uncovers the origin of the podcast, the journey so far and my hopes for the future. Please contact me with any feedback on this series to IloveTootingpodcast@gmail.com and I hope you enjoy the ‘true’ episodes, released every Monday.
Contact I love Tooting
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of I love Tooting?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
