Independent Roots At New Acres: The Neighbourhood Launch
Your new favourite neighbourhood is flourishing.
[This event is regularly being updated]
Join us for the official launch of New Acres, a milestone celebration of the makers and retailers who have planted their "Independent Roots" in the heart of Wandsworth.
From delicious eats to hands on experiences including a community planting zone, this is your first look at the 20+ independent brands that are making New Acres London’s most vibrant new destination to shop, eat, and create.
How it works:
Every time you engage (see below), you get a sticker on your personal map! Completing the full collection of stickers from all six categories (Move, Taste, Create, Thrive, Discover, Refresh) earns you an entry into the prize draw for the £250 “Explorer Voucher” Grand Prize. Participants can also qualify for the chance to win one of sixteen £50 rewards by gathering six stickers across any category, while additional runners-up will take home a Deluxe New Acres Tote Bag.
What's on offer [in alphabetical order]:
Avo Man [TASTE]
What’s on: Fruit platters for tasting. Guess the weight game.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase or win the game.
Beringers [TASTE]
What’s on: A pop-up £10 spritz bar with music and a "spin the wheel" game.
Offer: Prizes available via the spinning wheel.
How to get a sticker: Purchase a drink from the bar or win a prize at the spinning wheel.
Brass Monkey Ice Cream [TASTE]
What’s on: Launch of the new location and exclusive flavours.
Offer: Ice cream tasters.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase.
Brothers Green [CREATE]
What’s on: Book or walk in Mini terrarium making (£10), Posy making (£10), and a free propagation station with 5-minute demos. Links coming soon.
Offer: Free propagation station for the first 30 guests. Goodie bag worth £100 for purchases £60+
How to get a sticker: Attend a workshop, make a purchase, or get propagating!
Dr Vee [REFRESH]
What’s on: Free consultations https://dr-vee-aesthetics.selectandbook.com/1152
Offer: 20% off any treatments booked
How to get a sticker: Make a booking
Ecovets [THRIVE]
What’s on: Free express check-ups and "puppicinos".
Offer: 50% off your first booked appointment. Dog & Cat tote bags filled with treats and toys. To grab one, post a story with your bag and tag @ecovets and one fellow pet parent friend.
How to get a sticker: Get an express check-up, nab a tote or book an appointment.
Ethiqana [DISCOVER]
What’s on: Ethical Fair Trade Toys & Handmade Gifts That Empower Artisans.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase.
Glo Wandsworth [REFRESH]
How to get a sticker: Book an appointment. BOOK HERE
Hosef Store [DISCOVER]
What’s on: "Meet the founder" (3–4pm) and a vintage object guessing game. Link coming soon.
Offer: Discounts available in-store; correct guesses in the game win a prize.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase, meet the founder, or win the game.
Koha Matcha [TASTE]
What’s on: Local resident serves up your new favourite matcha. Regular £5.50, Strawberry (love!) £6.50.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase.
Loco Lime [TASTE]
What’s on: Bite-size taco samples and mini burrito tasters.
Offer: Post a photo of your sample on socials with the Loco Lime stall in the background, show it to the team and receive a free quesadilla or portion of nachos.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase.
Morocco Bound [CREATE]
What’s on: "Speed Writing" poetry workshop (drop in 2–4pm).
Offer: 15% off beer & wine and a free hot drink with any book purchase.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase or join the workshop.
Mud Gang [CREATE]
What’s on: Pinch pot sessions (£30, includes glazing). Drop in 1-5pm.
Offer: 10% off courses booked on the day.
How to get a sticker: Join a pinch pot session or book a class/course.
Pedal Back [THRIVE]
What’s on: Midday community bike ride [forms.gle/KCCzhaEwMW29L8Wn8], kids "pimp my ride" stickers, 'guess the bike parts' game.
Offer: All day bike speed service, gear, brake and realignment checks [first come first served free service and a discount if you need to return for a 'proper service]
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase, join an activity.
Planting Zone [CREATE]
What’s on: Plant something, making your mark on New Acres
How to get a sticker: Put down roots
Réme House [MOVE]
What’s on: Free 15-minute reformer classes (first come first serve, 1,2,3, 4pm), self-guided drop-ins, and a "how long can you hold" pose challenge.
Offer: Taster Day Exclusive: 5 Class Starter Pack for £49 (over £100 value). Also, 50% off the first month of membership if you sign up on the day.
How to get a sticker: Join a drop-in, attend a session, survive the challenge, or buy a taster/membership pack.
Challenge details:
2 x Reformer machines set up outside
Instructor on hand to demo and guide each challenger
Three levels, each adding a layer of difficulty
Complete all 3 levels = win merch
Residential Tours [THRIVE]
What’s on: 45 minute tours of the residential areas at 12:15, 13:15, 14:15, 15:15
How to get a sticker: Join a tour
Sangha Studios [MOVE]
What’s on: Free taster sessions (links below), "Tea & Intention" wall, and "ask the teacher" meet-and-greets.
12.15pm: https://momence.com/l/VRh5bO75
1.45pm: https://momence.com/l/a8hzQDRe
2.30pm: https://momence.com/l/QQh5g4Ld
3.15pm: https://momence.com/l/15h6q5GX
Offer: 50% off the first month for new members (sign up in person) and £2 coffees.
How to get a sticker: Join a taster session, book a class/membership, write an intention, or buy a coffee.
Sophie Tea [DISCOVER]
What’s on: Sophie Tea launches the latest edition of BREWING - a residency programme for emerging and aspiring artists - with an open community art swap. REGISTER HERE
Offer:
- Bring a piece of your own original art to be exhibited in the gallery for two weeks before swapping it for another original piece. Built on the simple belief that art is for everyone, the swap places beginners and established artists side by side - no price tags, no entry fees, no gatekeeping. Here, anyone can be an artist, and anyone can be a collector.
- Participants can also choose to apply for a two-week residency in the two months following the swap as part of Sophie Tea’s ‘Brewing’ residency programme. Applications are open to artists of all disciplines (you can also apply online), and the residency gives four artists at a time the chance to exhibit their work in the gallery and a free space to create.How to get a sticker: Bring an artwork or apply for the residency.
Spanish Sazon [TASTE]
What’s on: Paella and one of a kind chorizo panini.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase.
The Tapas Room [TASTE]
What’s on: Wine tasting and Pintxos event (£15 for 4 wines and 4 pintxos). Walk in,
Offer: 25% off purchases.
How to get a sticker: Make a purchase or attend the tasting event.
Plus, Waitrose, Food Stalls, Music by Billy Keane and others, chill out zones and more.