Chestnut Grove Balham Invites You To An International Evening!
5 DAYS AGO - Balham’s Chestnut Grove Academy is hosting an International Evening on Tuesday Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Balham’s Chestnut Grove Academy is hosting an International Evening on Tuesday 13th November to celebrate the diversity and culture of both the school and local community – and everyone’s invited!
Hosted by The Friends of Chestnut Grove and sponsored by the Aviva Community Fund, the FREE event (which will run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm) is a festival of dance and food reflecting the diverse heritage of the school community.
A programme of performances of dance, music and..... Collapse
COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPO THIS WEEKEND!
25/06/2018 - Head to Balham Adventist Community Hall for FREE health screening and a programme of great events Expand
25/06/2018 - Head to Balham Adventist Community Hall for FREE health screening and a programme of great events on Sunday 1st July!
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GAIL'S BAKERY OPENING IN BALHAM AND LOOKING FOR LOCAL STAFF
01/05/2018 - GAIL’S is an artisan bakery in London selling award-winning handmade bread, Expand
01/05/2018 - GAIL’S is an artisan bakery in London selling award-winning handmade bread, breakfast, cakes, pastry, coffee and tea...and they are opening a bakery in Balham on the site next to Lamberts on Balham High Road.
We’re not so sure our waistlines are going to agree but we’re looking forward to their crumble-topped muffins and think that GAIL’S will be a great addition to Balham’s booming foodie scene. We also had lots of feedback not so..... Collapse
A SURPRISING NEW SOUTH LONDON GIN!
01/04/2018 - In Willy Wonka-esque, gin-craze fashion a new breed of gin has been thought up just a Expand
01/04/2018 - In Willy Wonka-esque, gin-craze fashion a new breed of gin has been thought up just a stone’s throw from Balham.
A South London Gin Distillery has come up with a new gin utilising the hormone oestrogen (the female sex hormone) among the usual botanicals such as juniper, lemon, orris root and cardamom.
Aptly named ‘Oestrogin’ is said to be a new generation of gin designed not only to taste great in your G&T but also to help balance your hormone..... Collapse
BRICK & LIQUOR APPOINTS INDUSTRY VETERAN CHEF IN AMBITIOUS GROWTH PLANS
18/03/2018 - Local South London neighbourhood bar BRICK & LIQUOR have appointed industry veteran Expand
18/03/2018 - Local South London neighbourhood bar BRICK & LIQUOR have appointed industry veteran Victor Zuriaga as Executive Chef to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.
The Spanish-born industry veteran brings over two decades of experience working with some of the UK’s largest hospitality brands, whilst his consultancy, Ziggy & Stretch, has trained chef teams and provided advisory services for a wide-range of London’s bars and restaurants – from..... Collapse
WHAT TO GET MUM THIS SUNDAY IN BALHAM
06/03/2018 - Mums are (for the most part) wonderful and deserve to be celebrated daily. Lucky for us Expand
06/03/2018 - Mums are (for the most part) wonderful and deserve to be celebrated daily. Lucky for us there’s also a day dedicated to Mums everywhere and the shops carefully curate selections of gifts so that you can be sure to pick up something suitable without looking too hard.
Here are some of our fave ideas from Balham’s offerings:
Mother’s Ruin – yes, Balham has its own gin now, Hayman’s Gin, and Mum is sure to love a bottle of this or you can go a step further and book ..... Collapse
VALENTINE'S DAY IN BALHAM
12/02/2018 - What will you be getting up to this Valentine’s Day in Balham? If you’re looking to Expand
12/02/2018 - What will you be getting up to this Valentine’s Day in Balham? If you’re looking to step out locally this Wednesday then here’s what we’ve spied over on Twitter!
Spread #Love, it's the Balham way! Catch a selection of the finest new acts this Wednesday for a Valentine's Night special, including @JulianLittman, Emmay, @mackhofberg, @AlicePisano94 and guests. Starts 7.30pm. Register online to receive your FREE ticket https://t.co/CVJ2D6tPad..... Collapse
5 THINGS TO TRY OUT THIS JANUARY 2018 IN BALHAM
28/12/2017 - January’s a funny old time – with new year’s resolutions, your drinking pals Expand
28/12/2017 - January’s a funny old time – with new year’s resolutions, your drinking pals doing ‘dryanuary’, wider girths and the January blues…
...We can’t help feeling we’re at a bit of a loose end, so we’ve put together a few things you could try out this January to keep you ticking along nicely!
Draw some naked people
Yup – really – when was the last time you let yourself go and got your creative juices flowing? Well, you..... Collapse
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS BAKE-OFF OF BALHAM AND TOOTING
21/11/2017 - The churches of Balham and Tooting Bec are organising a Great Christmas Bake Off at Expand
21/11/2017 - The churches of Balham and Tooting Bec are organising a Great Christmas Bake Off at Balham Baptist Church, Ramsden Road, SW12 8QX on Saturday 2nd December from 2.30 - 5.00pm.
All are invited to the display and Christmas themed cakes are needed! Could you bake one?
It’s not a competition and there’s no judging however all contributions are welcome and slices of cake will be distributed to those attending..... Collapse
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New to Balham! September Roundup
03/10/2018 - September saw a bunch of fantastic new businesses open across Balham. Here’s a quick Expand
03/10/2018 - September saw a bunch of fantastic new businesses open across Balham. Here’s a quick roundup to make sure you‘re up to speed!
Did we miss one? Let us know! Please ping us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or by email at [email protected].
NEW TO #BALHAM (& #TOOTING!) @NiksKitchenLdn is a catering business set up by local residents Nik & Caroline who’ve also been popping up at London food markets recently serving Fideuà, a seafood dish..... Collapse
SUNNY SUNDAYS IN BALHAM
03/06/2018 - We all know the one thing that makes Balham better at the weekend is SUNSHINE! Well, today Expand
03/06/2018 - We all know the one thing that makes Balham better at the weekend is SUNSHINE! Well, today you’re in luck because it’s already ready blimmin warm and set to stay this way for the day. So ‘how can we bask in its glory?’ we hear you cry…
Get your brunch on – OK so we know this kind of is the same as dine-al-fresco but really this is as much about people-watching as it is avocado on toast combos. Head to Balham’s brunch mecca that is, Hildreth..... Collapse
PARADISE AFTER DUSK AT BROTHER MARCUS
11/04/2018 -
Paradise - After Dusk
Friday 13th April
Paradise is a new, innovate Expand
11/04/2018 -
Paradise - After Dusk
Friday 13th April
Paradise is a new, innovate and contemporary supperclub concept that is bringing real Sri-Lankan style to the cosiness of Brother Marcus. The supperclub takes design and cuisine inspiration from all corners of Sri Lanka – and you’ll feel that you’re sitting in a chic Colombo café eating food that’s been lovingly cooked from family recipes that go back generations.
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COACHELLA' FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ON YOUR DOORSTEP
30/03/2018 - What are you doing on Friday 13th April? Well head to Battersea with the family and kick off Expand
30/03/2018 - What are you doing on Friday 13th April? Well head to Battersea with the family and kick off festival season with Kidchella!
Book in a festival experience for children and parents like no other, with carefully curated activities that will be sure to create an electric atmosphere that won’t be recreated anywhere else.
Their resident DJ will be taking you back to the time when you were footloose and fancy free...
They even have a tattoo bar… (Well henna tattoos using..... Collapse
MEGAN'S DELI - NEW RESTAURANT OPENING IN BALHAM!
10/03/2018 - Following on from it’s sister restaurant, Megan’s Deli is opening a new restaurant in Expand
10/03/2018 - Following on from it’s sister restaurant, Megan’s Deli is opening a new restaurant in Balham! The new restaurant purports to be the funnest bottomless brunch in south west London...
We don’t quite know exactly when it will open however their license application is currently up in the window of the old Balham Starbuck’s on Bedford Hill.
Megan’s Balham will offer bottomless brunch at just £18 for 90 minutes of bottomless Pimm’s, Prosecco or..... Collapse
FAMILY FULL MOON PARTY AT THE BALHAM BOWLS CLUB!
02/03/2018 -
Kat's Whiskers, the people behind five sell-out New Year's Eve family rave Expand
02/03/2018 -
Kat's Whiskers, the people behind five sell-out New Year's Eve family rave ups, are putting on a neon-tastic, day-glow bonkers family rave to celebrate the full moon, Thailand style.
You can expect pumping tunes, interactive games, original characters and a healthy dose of silliness.
Address: Balham Bowls Club 7-9 Ramsden Rd, London SW12 8QX
Time: 14:00-16:00
Tickets: £5 83p bf
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WHERE TO CATCH THE SUPERBOWL?
29/01/2018 - Yes! It’s that time of the year again sports fans – the majorly hyped USA sports event Expand
29/01/2018 - Yes! It’s that time of the year again sports fans – the majorly hyped USA sports event of the year that is the NFL Superbowl!
Where can you catch the Superbowl LII in all it’s starry and stripey glory locally? We’ve got you covered...you’ll want to book a table in advance though!
The American Pick
Bodean’s is the obvious choice for American food, drinks and of course sports. Book yourself in here for £30 a head and you’ll..... Collapse
FANCY A TEAPOT OF COCKTAIL IN BALHAM?
24/11/2017 - Fancy a teapot filled to the brim with your favourite cocktail? Of course you do! And that Expand
24/11/2017 - Fancy a teapot filled to the brim with your favourite cocktail? Of course you do! And that (plus lots and lots of deals) is what Balham’s new bar Simmons, is offering.
Simmons is one of the newest bars to hit Balham and they’ve filled a gap left by fun-loving revelers looking for a replacement after the likes of Be At One and Adventure Bar left us....
So we threw some questions their way and this is what they came back with:
So what is Simmons? Simmons are kitsch ..... Collapse
WIN A MONTH OF PERSONAL TRAINING! #ASKFIT
13/11/2017 - Our local fitness expert Lisa Peake is on hand until Christmas to answer your fitness questions Expand
13/11/2017 - Our local fitness expert Lisa Peake is on hand until Christmas to answer your fitness questions with #ASKFIT.
When you do you’ll automatically be in with a chance of winning some seriously FIT prizes.
How do I get a flat tummy?
What’s the best way to lose fat?
If I lift weights, will I look too muscly?
Have you been working out and not got the results you want, or have questions about your fitness you’d like to understand but never quite..... Collapse
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Balham Banquet and Food Festival 2018!
11/09/2018 - The annual Balham Food Festival is just around the corner and kicks off with the Balham Banquet on Expand
11/09/2018 - The annual Balham Food Festival is just around the corner and kicks off with the Balham Banquet on Sunday 23rd September.
The Banquet takes place between 11am – 5pm on Hildreth Street and Bedford Hill Place and will showcase the vibrant local food offering.
In its fourth year the Balham Banquet offers a funday for all and attracted over 1,500 local residents and visitors last year. With over 30 stalls, guests will be able to sample exquisite street food, alfresco..... Collapse
A CARNIVAL BRUNCH TO KICK OFF THE ROYAL WEDDING!
15/05/2018 - Brunchpepper is a high energy fun-filled, Saturday Brunch Party featuring live Steel Pan, Expand
15/05/2018 - Brunchpepper is a high energy fun-filled, Saturday Brunch Party featuring live Steel Pan, delicious Caribbean cuisine, tropical cocktails, flowing Prosecco and some fun Caribbean dancing (wining -wine-ing) all in the company of fabulous friends and a gorgeous crowd!
The soundtrack will feature Sounds of the Caribbean (Soca, Dancehall, Reggae), Latin beats (Reggaeton), Hip-Hop and a pinch of Chart/Mainstream.
While not strictly Balham it is being run by a Balham..... Collapse
NEW OFFERINGS FROM OUR LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD COCKTAIL BAR
05/04/2018 - With most of their customers being local residents, neighbourhood fave BRICK & LIQUOR Expand
05/04/2018 - With most of their customers being local residents, neighbourhood fave BRICK & LIQUOR appreciate the importance of offering something new to keep their guests coming back.
So after hiring industry veteran Victor Zuriaga as Executive Chef earlier this year, the team have since been hosting a series of bustling special events at their Tooting and Clapham venues and since keeping you up to date with all things Brick & Liquor we’ve been invited to see what the fuss is..... Collapse
SCREAMING WITH LAUGHTER - AT THE BEDFORD BALHAM
27/03/2018 - What’s not fun? Baby poo. What IS fun? Comedy that you can take your baby to! Join Expand
27/03/2018 - What’s not fun? Baby poo. What IS fun? Comedy that you can take your baby to! Join London's Original lunch-time comedy club designed for grown ups holding babies this Wednesday at 12:30 at The Bedford, Balham.
See top comedy from Starring Angela Barnes & Darren Walsh tomorrow with out having to book a baby sitter . Doors open 12.30 Show starts at 1pm with a interval and finish 2.30pm . There’s a soft baby mat area , change facilities and Pram parking ..... Collapse
FREE DRINK FOR WOMEN AT THE AVALON TOMORROW!
07/03/2018 - If you’re a woman in need of a drink tomorrow then good news...you can get one for FREE at Expand
07/03/2018 - If you’re a woman in need of a drink tomorrow then good news...you can get one for FREE at Balham local, The Avalon!
In honour of International Women’s Day (and on this very special centenary year of women obtaining the vote) boutique London pub company Three Cheers Pub Co are giving away one free drink* to every woman, between 12pm and 7pm, on Thursday 8th March.
There is no gimmick. No catch. Just a little..... Collapse
FLIPPIN' GOOD FUN - HAPPY PANCAKE DAY!
13/02/2018 - Today is Shrove Tuesday – the day when we celebrate the start of lent with batter-based Expand
13/02/2018 - Today is Shrove Tuesday – the day when we celebrate the start of lent with batter-based circles, lemon, honey, nutella and maybe even bacon...Pancake Day!
What do you have on yours? We are firmly a lemon & sugar household although this morning the Balham Daily Prss kids are demanding Nutella cue yet another trip to Waitrose 2 days into the half-term!
Here is a tried and tested recipe for pancakes from BBC Good Food (or you could pick up some ready made mixes at Sainsbury’s..... Collapse
JANUARY DOESN'T ALWAYS START WITH J! (TRI- DRY- VEG- RED)
03/01/2018 - January. It’s the month after December where we start a new year and no one has any money Expand
03/01/2018 - January. It’s the month after December where we start a new year and no one has any money because we blew a month’s wages buying Christmas presents for everyone.
We are always looking to make our January’s better, by working out, by stopping drinking, by giving, by either curling up indoors or getting outdoors – whatever makes you feel good right?
Well, here are all the things you could be doing for the first 31 days of 2018…
Dryanuary – yup,..... Collapse
AN AMERICAN BREAKFAST IN BALHAM
22/11/2017 - Balham’s breakfast offerings have just been expanded by our meaty American friends on the Expand
22/11/2017 - Balham’s breakfast offerings have just been expanded by our meaty American friends on the Ritherdon border, Bodeans.
Bodeans, who are famous for their meaty BBQ smokehouse restaurants throughout London, now open at 9am at the weekend to serve a selection of breakfast dishes ranging from their ‘American Slam’ (a full English with an American meaty slant) and ‘breakfast burrito’ (think big!) to pancakes, croissants, yoghurt and porridge.
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