What’s New, On & Happening in Fulham

What’s New

The House Reset

Fulham mums Lisa Abram and Millie Buckle have launched a new home organising service to help residents declutter and reclam their space. Between them they have organised and implemented house moves here in London and abroad and have interior design and full house renovation experience. After meeting at their children’s primary school, St John’s Walham Green, and following careers in Public Relations and Events, Lisa and Mille decided to join forces and set up a service to help others reset their homes. 

The House Reset was founded to help individuals and families simplify their lives by creating orderly, functional and stress free living environments. Perhaps you’re downsizing, feeling overwhelmed with “stuff”, belongings which are preventing you from enjoying your home or maybe you need help to declutter and stage your property before putting it on the market?

Urban Village LDN caught up with Lisa and Millie to found out more. Millie told us “As busy mums ourselves, we know how quickly life—and clutter—can accumulate. We started this business to help other families create calm, functional spaces that support their daily routines.” Lisa adds “We believe that an organized home can make a world of difference to your mindset and wellbeing and our goal is to make organisation feel achievable, no matter how overwhelmed you feel—and to do it with warmth, understanding, and zero judgment.”

The House Reset offer a free consultation to discuss your brief and budget. Projects start at a minimum of 3 hours (excluding travel time) with 1-2 organisers, depending on what’s required, and there are additional fees if, for example, there is a need for shopping and the delivery of products or the removal/disposal of items needs to be organised. Get in touch with Lisa and Millie if you want to find out more hello@thehousereset.co.uk or head to their website on the link below.

Bishops Park Tree trail

Urban Village LDN was invited to the launch of the Bishops Park Tree trail last month. We met Simon Edwards from Ticl Media who talked us through the app, free to download, and showed us how it works. It was great to see the app in action providing the user with information in a drop down list, starting with the tree nearest to you. It's not only informative but good fun with an inbuilt compass, to help children and adults alike, locate and find out about the trees of Bishop's Park.

Urban Village LDN caught up with Friends of Bishops Park Chair Sarah Jane Johnston to find out more. “Thanks to the park’s proximity to Fulham Palace we have some interesting trees in Bishop’s Park as Bishop Compton (Bishop 1675 -1713) was a famous collector of plants. We are therefore thrilled that thanks to the generous support of Fulham Social Hub the trees in Bishop’s Park can easily be identified on the Ticl app. The app shows the trees in a list - the nearest ones to you appear first. Or you can follow a tree trail around the park which is a novel way to entertain the family and get them invested in their surroundings”.

After showing us the app we talked to Simon, a Putney resident, about other famous trees in our neck of the woods (pun intended). Did you know there are only four Fulham oaks in the UK, a hybrid called Quercus x hispanica “Fulhamensis”. This oak originated from an SW6 nursery in 1760 and one of them can thankfully still be found in Fulham, in Hurlingham Park. Heading over Putney Bridge there’s a famous tree in Barnes known as “Barney” located near the WWT London Wetland Centre at Barn Elms. Barney is believed to have been planted in 1685, considered to be the oldest and largest London plane tree in London and possibly in the UK.

If you’re not an app fan you can sign up to find out about the trees of Bishop’s Park, other Fulham locations and beyond on your laptop. Find out more on the link below!

Walking Football

Fulham FC Foundation have launched a Walking Football programme on Eel Brook Common. If you want to stay active, meet other locals and have some fun whilst doing so, the hour long walking pace sessions (training and matches) take place weekly on Tuesdays from 10.30am - 11.30am.

They’re run by qualified Fulham FC Foundation football coaches and are open to those aged 18+ and of all abilities. You can book individual sessions or a full term of sessions, the current course runs until 15 July, (prices start at £6.50).

The Walking Football programme is an open and inclusive space for people of all ages, backgrounds, genders and abilities to join in and have fun playing sport in a non-competitive, sociable, friendly environment.

Fulham FC Foundation also run a number of Walking Football festivals and events for players to get involved in throughout the year. These are accessible for adults of all abilities to learn how to play Walking Football as part of a team, take part in small sided games and fundraising activities for the Foundation.

Fulham Pier

Fulham Pier officially opened at the end of last month with a jam packed weekend of entertainment. If you haven’t checked out what’s on offer there and to resolve some confusion about what the Pier is all about… here goes. In essence Fulham Pier is the riverside walkway space and inside spaces along the rear of Fulham FC stadium. We know we’re not the only ones thrilled that this part of Fulham’s waterfront has been opened up to the public for the first time in decades. It was quite a moment for us when we walked through it for the first time last year and now there’s a lot more to be enjoyed here.

Inside Fulham Pier you’ll find Riverside Market a selection of various concessions offering all sorts of food including pizza, tacos, coffee, ice cream, desserts, burgers and cocktails. We’ve missed Market Halls since they closed in the old station at Fulham Broadway so we’re looking forward to walking down here to check it out properly. If you’re looking for a more refined offering Brasserie Constance will open soon serving seasonal modern British dishes from Michelin-star chef Adam Byatt which you can savour whilst taking in the fantastic river views. Lighthouse Social, a private members club, has already opened and Fulham Pier Hotel, with thirteen rooms including a penthouse, is incoming as is a Wellbeing club and spa in 2026. This will have a 15-meter long heated rooftop infinity pool which will open year-round. Imagine sitting on one of those loungers enjoying breath-taking views of the River Thames.

There are lots of events taking place at Fulham Pier from live DJ’s every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, a Kids table with activities every Sunday (12 - 4pm), Wimbledon screenings start this week and in the Orange Box (a state-of-the-art live events venue) you’ll find everything from Disco Yoga to cabaret. AND no you don’t have to be a Fulham FC supporter or match day attendee to enjoy what’s on offer! Although please note on home match days Fulham Pier will be closed, this will be listed on their website.

Marks & Spencer

You know we’re all about supporting independent and local but, to use some down with the kids lingo, we’re GASSED that Marks & Spencer is coming to Fulham Broadway! We remember tales from older Fulhamites about back in the day when M&S used to be the jewel in the crown on North End Road and we also loved it when we could pop into Fulham Island to pick up a Percy Pig haul. We could never understand why M&S left SW6 but we’re happy they’re back and we hope this branch will be just as swanky as their food hall in Clapham … later Whole Pay Check!

What’s On

Parsons Green Fair: Sat 5 (11am-5.30pm)

Always a lovely event in aid of local charity Fulham Good Neighbours. Over 100 independent stalls will be selling a huge variety of products from children's clothes to luxury dog food, antiques, kaftans and more. Drama and music schools will perform on the main stage throughout the day, and there will be a huge range of attractions for children including donkey rides, magic shows, a circus workshop and a petting zoo. A variety of food outlets will also be there so you most definitely won’t go hungry!

North End Road Summer Festival: Sat 12 (10 am-6pm)

The North End Road summer festival is part of the council's popular series of traffic-free seasonal events. There'll be live music, street entertainment, market stalls, pop-ups and much more. Enjoy shopping for jewellery, home accessories, fashion and gifts, street food from around the world plus fresh produce and live bands, including a Whitney Houston tribute act, DJ's, street theatre and children's workshops. You can also visit the regular market traders for your fresh fruit and vegetables.

Kenrick’s Stay Local Saturday

Every Saturday throughout summer Kenrick’s are offering 2 glasses of Vinho Verde and strawberries for £10 as well as a 5% discount on all retail prices from 2pm - 9.30pm.

Don’t Step on a Bee Day: Thurs 10 (12-5pm)

SEACC have organised a buzz-worthy day of bee-friendly activities, tasty treats, and hands-on workshops celebrating these pollinators! The event includes: build your own bee hotel; honey tasting; take-home plants & seed packs. Delivered in partnership with Malik’s Honey. Tickets: £3, book online or at reception https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dont-step-on-a-bee-day-tickets-1323480187869

Sunday Jazz Cafe: Sun 20 (3-5pm)

This month the Sherry Music Academy Sunday Jazz Cafe is dedicated to swing. This time it’s not just music! You’ll see some lindy hopping and jiving and you can join in too. So if you want to cut up a rug you know where to go!

Summer nights Pottery Cafe

Throughout July and August the Pottery Café are running pottery painting sessions until 10pm. Find out more and book here https://pottery-cafe.com/

Jazz on the Lawn at Fulham Palace: August

Jazz on the lawn will take place on Friday 1 August and Saturday 2 August this year. The event will feature a performance by Noel McCalla and Derek Nash, celebrating the music of Stevie Wonder, and a performance by the Liane Carroll Trio. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day, and the event will proceed come rain or shine!

https://www.fulhampalace.org/whats-on/events

Save the Date

Fulham Social Hub: Weds 17 September (6.30-11pm)

A social event to bring local residents, SW6 businesses, brands, organisations and charities together in one space. Anyone based in SW6 is welcome to come along where they’ll enjoy a friendly atmosphere, socialise, shop, network and check out the Thames Bar; a new space which is yet to open at Fulham Pier. Tickets launching soon on Eventbrite, follow to stay updated on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub or get in touch on hello@fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

Music, Magic & Mayhem: Thurs 9 October (7pm)

SEACC’s first annual charity fundraiser last year was an absolute blast with swordswallowers, sing a longs, comedy and jazz. What’s being thrown into the mix this year? Get a group of friends together and come along. We’re sure it will be an excellent night of entertainment, great food and fun whilst raising much needed funds for the Sands End Arts & Entertainment Community Centre that does a lot to support members of our community.

Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-magic-mayhem-seacc-annual-charity-fundraiser-tickets-1392633487249

What’s Happening

Friends of Bishops Park 25th anniversary

Urban Village LDN were invited along to celebrate the Friends of Bishops Park 25th anniversary. We’re big fans of what this group does and if you’re a local who lives in close proximity to the park consider becoming a member to support them; it’s only £10 a year! It was a glorious evening to celebrate al fresco with a delicious cake provided by Bishops Park Tea House.

We caught up with Chair, Sarah Jane Johnston to talk about how this organisation has grown and the way locals can get involved. “People can get involved in more ways, as well as being members, by volunteering to litter pick, help with weeding and deadheading the roses, or by bagging up the duck food. We welcome all ages from Duke of Edinburgh volunteers to retirees. Nature is front and centre stage now and we are busy with a variety of biodiversity projects around the park under the aegis of our nature champion Stephen Lavery. eg planting wildflower patches, putting up bird boxes, organising bat walks, and of course our new tree trail on the Ticl app so that park users can really appreciate the wonderful green space and wildlife that surrounds them. We are collaborating with the other green spaces in the area eg Friends of Fulham Cemetery and of course Fulham Palace with the aim of creating a wildlife corridor which will become an oasis for pollinators”.

If you want to find out more or become a member hit the link below or follow them on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/bishopsparksw6/

This New Ground Art Studio exhibition

Launched in October 2024, This New Ground’s Art Studio, based at the Creighton Centre, is an inclusive space supporting artists with a learning disability and/or who are neuro divergent in Hammersmith & Fulham. This July, the studio proudly presents its first public exhibition, showcasing vibrant and diverse works by eight talented artists, each with a unique voice and perspective. This curated exhibition will take place at Sands End Arts & Community Centre and features a diverse range of artworks where artists were encouraged in their studio to experiment, express themselves, and grow creatively.

Entrance is free and everyone is welcome to go along discover powerful, original works of art, meet the artists, hear their stories and learn more about The New Ground’s inclusive studio and social enterprise projects. Artists with learning disabilities and who are neuro divergent remain among the most underrepresented in the cultural sector. This exhibition boldly challenges these barriers, demanding visibility, raising expectations, and redefining what inclusive contemporary art can be.

Daisy Trust

Congratulations to The Daisy Trust who raised over £120k at their back tie fundraising event. The ball in June, attended by over 200 guests, was one of the first functions held at Fulham Pier and we are in no doubt that the funds raised will make a huge difference to beneficiaries who are all located within our borough.

Over the last ten years, the Trust has grown significantly and given in excess of £650,000 to over 130 organisations and in 2024 The Daisy Trust gave £85,000 to 46 organisations. On the night Julie Cavanagh from SEAPIA explained how the Trust has helped with critical projects for young children and said “The Daisy Trust have supported SEAPIA for many years, they are one of our key funders and have helped us to become an excellent setting that prides itself on improving the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people living in our community”.

Jackie Lee, Chairman of The Daisy Trust said “We are overwhelmed by the extraordinary generosity shown at our third Daisy Trust Ball. This magnificent evening at Fulham Pier is a powerful statement about our community's commitment to supporting our most vulnerable residents. Thanks to our sponsors, donors, and the tireless work of our volunteer committee, every pound raised will immediately transform into much needed grants for organisations across Hammersmith and Fulham. After 44 years of service, the Daisy Trust remains unwavering in our mission to support our community right here on our doorstep."