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17 Productive Things To Do At Home During Social Distancing!

17 Productive Things To Do At Home During Social Distancing!

So you’re stuck at home, all your future plans have been cancelled and you’ve successfully watched almost everything on Netflix! We think there are enough news articles about how stressful and worrying this time is, so we’re here to put on a positive spin! Being confined to your home doesn’t mean you have to be bored and we’re here to give you 17 things you can do at home during social distancing!

6 Ways You Can Support Your Local Businesses During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

6 Ways You Can Support Your Local Businesses During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

We’ve been told to stay at home and practice social distancing, but where does this leave small and independent businesses? During these worrying times, many independent businesses will suffer greatly as the public take the government's advice to stay indoors, but there are still ways we as South Londoners can help these businesses stay on their feet. With jobs and in many cases livelihoods on the line, here’s some ways you can still support your local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Independents save thousands: Business rates suspended for shops and cafes

Independents save thousands: Business rates suspended for shops and cafes

Thousands of UK independent businesses will save up to £25,000 by removing business rates in 2020. Chancellor Rishi Sunak claims companies with a rateable value of less than £51,000 will be eligible for the tax holiday, which applies to independent shops, cinemas, restaurants in South London.

Your Guide to Exploring the 10 Blue Plaques in Merton Borough

Your Guide to Exploring the 10 Blue Plaques in Merton Borough

We’re continuing our tour of South London’s blue plaques, with Merton borough up next! We love being in the know about where the blue plaques are in this borough, believing it enriching to know what famous names and faces have resided in Merton. We will be taking a closer look at Wimbledon and South Norwood this time, and how the history of these two areas have been shaped by the people that have lived there.

Our Favourite 17 Free Things To Do in South London

Our Favourite 17 Free Things To Do in South London

Days out can be expensive! There’s so much to do in South London that doesn’t cost a penny, whether it’s snapping a picture of an iconic landmark or feeling inspiring at a local museum. In this list, we’ve handpicked some of our favourite free things to do in South London that we think locals will love!

12 Creative South London Craft Shops and Haberdasheries

12 Creative South London Craft Shops and Haberdasheries

Visiting your local craft shop or haberdashery is a fantastic way to get inspiration and those essential materials for your next creation. Whether it’s a stunning patterned fabric you’re after, or just some friendly advice to develop your skills, here 12 creative South London craft shops and haberdasheries!

11 Greengrocers in South London To Get The Freshest Food

11 Greengrocers in South London To Get The Freshest Food

Visiting your local greengrocer is a great way to get involved in the local community and pick some of the freshest fruit and veg in South London. Buying from an independent greengrocer is also much cheaper, meaning you can make more delicious meals for your friends and family for less. So, here’s our favourite 11 Greengrocers in South London To Get The Freshest Food!

A Parent's Guide To South London To Keep Little Ones Happy

A Parent's Guide To South London To Keep Little Ones Happy

Keeping your children happy can be tricky business! Luckily, we’ve done some research for South London parents and found some fun and interesting things to do with your children, as well as some independent businesses that we think can make your mum or dad life a lot easier! So, check out our parent’s guide to South London to keep little ones happy!

10 Funniest South London Comedy Clubs To Keep You Laughing

10 Funniest South London Comedy Clubs To Keep You Laughing

Sometimes all you need is a good laugh to brighten up your mood or make your week. South London is home to some of the funniest local comedians we’ve seen, covering all types of humour so something is bound to tickle you! Comedy clubs also make a great treat for a night out if dancing the night away at a bar isn’t your thing. So here’s our favourite and funniest South London comedy clubs to keep you laughing!

14 South London Independent Workspaces To Feel Productive Again

14 South London Independent Workspaces To Feel Productive Again

Do you work from home and need a change of scenery? Co-working spaces are the perfect solution, surrounded by like-minded and hard working people in an atmosphere that can feel like a home away from home. They can also become a useful office base for a start up business looking to expand from their bedroom. So get back on track and motivated this 2020 and check out these 14 South London independent workspaces to feel productive again.