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New to Balham! Openings over the last 3 months
A plethora of brilliant new Balham businesses and community groups have sprung up over the last 3 months. Here’s our roundup in case you’ve missed any!

Antoinette has launched Drip Sauce Kitchen, preparing & selling delicious and tasty meals, straight from her home in Balham!

Balham Place of Welcome, a new regular event has launched. Held every Wednesday at St. Mary & St. John The Divine Church, anyone in the community can drop in & enjoy a tea/coffee & chat in a safe & friendly environment.
Local resident Margarita, originally from Colombia, has started Novo Caeli, a business selling swimwear, underwear, jewellery, handbags & pop art all handmade / hand-drawn in South America.

Tooting Common Junior Parkrun has launched: a 2k event for juniors only (4-14 year olds) held every Sunday at 9am at Tooting Common, Doctor Johnson Avenue.

Balham resident, Sue, has set up Canchat – a new support service for cancer patients at St George's Hospital.

Wandsworth Oasis Charity shop has opened at 61 Balham High Rd (where Bump to Baby used to be located)!

Charlotte's launched a new community choir, Monumental Balham, which meets every Monday, 7.30-9pm at The Bedford!

Local Mum, Laura, has launched Balham Friends, a new community clean-up initiative on Tooting common.

Balham resident, Hayley, has launched a new nutrition consultancy, Balance By Hayley.

Local resident & FA-licensed football coach, Issachar, has launched Balham Ballers, girls-only football sessions for ages 5-11.

JC has brought Coffee Bike London to Tooting Common, serving handcrafted coffee (& tea), from his eco-friendly mobile coffee cart.

Rebecca’s launched Balham Catsitter, a friendly, reliable and insured local catsitting business.

Balham resident, Sarah, has started a new dance school, Solasta Dance Academy at Tooting Bec Lido Pavilion!

Balham resident Esha has launched Omi Na-Na, a new online clothing & homeware business, featuring a collection of creative and ethical designs!

South London Stags RFC is a new local gay & inclusive rugby club, training on Tooting Common.

South London Water Polo has launched weekly recreational water polo sessions every Thursday evening over summer.

The Cyclist has opened: a new modern British pub on Balham High Road!

Shed London, a café selling takeaway coffee, sandwiches and organic wines, has opened inside the entrance to Clapham South tube station.

Local youth worker, Stephen, has launched PAD, a new term-time youth club for kids in the Balham area.

Balham resident & yoga teacher, Anna, has started teaching yoga classes every Thursday at Balham Scout Centre!

From Caracas to Balham: the Marquez-Dias family are bringing Venezuelan cuisine to South London, wit the launch of THE DOT!

Edward James Hair has opened on Balham High Road!

Balham resident & SLSC member, Luisa, has started yoga classes at Tooting Lido Pavilion every Monday!







