Local Trading Events etc for Christmas in Putney
Don't bother with the West End & disrupted tubes - everything you need is in Putney
A time for giving.... Looking to the year(s) ahead..... Church Services |
PutneySW15.com has put together a shopping guide which exclusively features presents offered by SW15 businesses. There's no need to traipse into town when gifts for every member of the family can be purchased right here on your doorstep.
Nicola Grant, Executive Director, Positively Putney BID said:
"We challenge you to buy all your Christmas presents from businesses within Putney. We have so many unique independents, alongside well known shops who really can cater for all your needs. The power is in your hands as
Putney residents, you can reduce the number of delivery vehicles driving through Putney whilst supporting the local economy this Christmas. Come and explore Putney High Street, in the Exchange shopping centre and Upper Richmond Road.”
PutneySW15.com are always happy to give our support to locally owned shops, businesses, artists and artisans. If there is any provider of local gifts that you think we should feature let us know. To add your company please contact editor@putneysw15.com or call 020 8932 8295.
A time for giving........
Make your Christmas shopping easier with Putney Exchange |
 As the snow starts to fall on Christmas Eve morning, little Bruce Spruce dreams about finding a home for Christmas Day. But when things don’t quite go to plan he finds that his friends are there for him – and all is not lost. A heart-warming tale of hope, friendship and being different. Through Anne Swift’s stunning pen and ink illustrations, readers will fall in love with little Bruce Spruce, Penelope Pine, Douglas Fir and Cedrick Cypress! You’ll find signed copies of The Christmas Tree Wish at The Barnes Bookshop and can order it from any local bookshop or online. Suitable for ages 3-5+ and all grown-ups who love picture books! |
 Cards for Good Causes is Stocking up for the Festive Season
Over 25 charities cards (national & local) and more all available under the Library roof! The shop is open until 18th December 2019: Mondays 10am to 4.30pm; CLOSED TUESDAYS; Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm. Sundays 1st, 8th and 15th December from 1pm until 4pm. Late nights Wednesday: December 4th, 11th and 18th from 4.30pm to 7pm Putney Library, 5-7 Disraeli Road, Putney SW15 2DR |
 Tim and Mike would like to wish the residents and small business owners of Putney a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Warren The Putney Estate Agent are pleased to confirm that we will once again be distributing our Wild about Putney calendar to as many households as possible. The calendar is full of superb seasonal shots of Putney taken by the incredibly talented local photographer and author Andrew Wilson. We will also be selling copies from our office at 194 Upper Richmond Road for £5 each, the proceeds going to one of our favourite charities Wellbeing of Women. |
 Fresh off the press, the very first BB book in 200 years is now yours for the taking - or the giving! Local Putney antique dealer Rosslyn Neave amassed an astonishing collection of not-so-humble breadboards, which have become the backbone of Putney's only museum – The Antique Breadboard Museum – and are showcased in this quirky book. Vintage Breadboards' available at Prospect Books and Waterstone's Putney Exchange, £16 Visit the Breadboard Museum - by appointment only, £15 per guest including generous cream tea. Maximum 4 guests per tour. |
Eat, drink and be merry with someone else doing the hard work....
Gather round the table this Christmas with friends & family One of the age old ways in which we connect with people is over food. It has been this way for millennia; sharing stories, making new memories, laughing and reuniting with people over a meal. At such a meaningful time of year for so many of us, Waitrose have put on a spread in store for every taste and appetite. Whether you love your traditional turkey and pudding, or you are now opting for a more vegetarian or international Christmas spread, Waitrose have in stock everything you need to make your table the very best it has been all year. Whether it is fresh ingredients so you can make Christmas your own way, or beautifully prepared and pre-made dishes to make your Christmas easy, pop into Waitrose this month and stock up! Don’t forget that the last order date for your turkey and other celebration food for Christmas is up to and including 15 December for collection in store. For New Year, you can order up to and including 21 December for collection. This year, Waitrose are having a Christmas evening for all their customers on 18 December 6-8pm with wine tasting, food and music to get you into the Christmas spirit! Do come and join them on your way home from work. |
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Have A Very Sardinian Festive Season Deck the Halls ........ It is that time of year again!!!
 Support Richmond Park and buy your tree from the park. This year the parks are working with Capital Christmas Trees to bring the highest quality, field fresh British Christmas trees to Londoners.
From Nordman Fir, Fraser Fir to Noble Fir and Omorika Spruce, the huge range of premium trees and knowledgeable staff at hand to help you find the perfect tree for your home. Available from 3ft to 12ft, pot-grown or cut-trees; hand selected to ensure it is of the highest quality, with strong even branches and a tall and sturdy crown.
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Don't forget to leave your tree for recycling after Christmas outside your house - but please dont dump them on the pavements. A free Christmas tree collection service is provided for two weeks every January starting on 6th January 2020. Or take your tree to Smugglers Way reuse and recycling centre . Decorations and pots must be removed first as the trees are sent for composting.
 Happy Christmas to all our valued customers and PutneySW15 readers Gas Safe Registered plumbers and gas engineers in Putney. We specialise in domestic heating and plumbing to private residential clients or landlords. We provide free estimates and can assist you with any plumbing, heating or gas work including: |
 Happy cooking this Christmas from West London Kitchens, local suppliers of bespoke German family kitchens. If you want to cook your turkey in a new kitchen next year, please give us a ring and we'll visit to discuss your plans. We sell beautiful kitchens at friendly prices; they’re designed bespoke to you and delivered ready built; and there are no flatpacks. Please visit www.westlondonkitchens.com for more information or ring on 020 8741 1981. Merry Christmas! |
Looking to the year(s) ahead.....
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Have yourself a very healthy Christmas....
If you're planning to drink alcohol, plan how to get home without driving Don't offer an alcoholic drink to someone you know is planning to drive Don't accept a lift from a driver you know has drunk alcohol |
Beware the morning after
Carol services, music & panto.....
11th December - Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra Christmas Concert |
Church Services .........
| All Saints' Church Putney Common: Sunday 8th December 10.30am - St Nicholas-tide Toy Service |
St Mary's Church Sunday 1st Dec All Age Christingle, 10am & Advent Carols, 6pm Sunday 22nd December - Christmas Carols, 6pm Tuesday 24th December - Crib service, 4pm Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day, 10am |
| St Margarets' Putney 1st December, 10am - The Blessing of the Christmas Trees 15th December, 6pm -
Christmas Carol Service by Candlelight 22nd December, 10am -
Sunday Before Christmas with Nativity Play |
St Simon's Church 24th December - Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) 10-11am 24th December - Vigil Masses: 25th December - Christmas Day Putney Methodist Church |
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