There’s a solar eclipse happening next Wednesday 12th August - with a viewing on Tooting Common by SW London Stargazers!
More details, including info from the Royal Observatory Greennwich and how to view it safely can be found here.
For more info about the Tooting Common event, visit the Meetup website here.
The Boots at 153-155 Balham High Road will be moving into the former Vodafone location at 161 Balham High Road.
Their press office informed us that the move will allow them to create a new, more modern store for their customers and staff.
The new store aims to open in October. We'll keep you posted!
Sales Property Of The Week from Keating Estates, Balham: “A fantastic two-bedroom maisonette with a private garden and its own entrance, set on the ground floor of an attractive Victorian property on Venn Street, in the heart of Clapham Old Town.
“Beautifully refurbished throughout just three years ago, this stylish home combines elegant period character with high-quality contemporary finishes and a wonderfully private landscaped garden.”
For full info, visit their website www.keatingestates.com, visit the team at 61 Bedford Hill, email balham@keatingestates.com or call 020 8079 3161.
If you’re planning to upgrade your bathroom this year, Even Flow Heating and Plumbing are a small business founded by Balham resident, Matthew Bridle, which specialises in complete bathroom refurbishments.
Their small team include dedicated plumbers, tilers, plasterers, electricians & carpenters – you can find them on Checkatrade, with over 240 reviews & an average score of 9.87 out of 10.
Evenflow offer free quotes and also a 10% discount for bathroom refurbs quoted and booked in before 30th September 2026.
Please reference code ‘SUMMER10’ when contacting to claim.
Matthew tells us more about his business:
“Customer communication is key – from pre-work communication such as discussing options, clients sending me links to items to check suitability, to a daily progress update. Customers really appreciate being kept up to date.
“Our attention to detail and design ideas help make the sometimes disruptive process of removing a bathroom way more manageable.”
Evenflow also undertake all heating works – from changing radiator valves to complete heating installations.
To get in touch & request a free quote, call 07799 190 790 or email even.flow@hotmail.co.uk
You can also see some great examples of their work on their Instagram page @evenflowheatingandplumbing
Host a FREE street party in Balham, and around Wandsworth, to mark Car Free Day! 🌍
Car Free Day takes place on 22nd September, with the council waiving fees for street parties held on the weekend of 19th - 20th September.
Applications to host a Car Free Day event over the weekend of 20th - 21st September are open until Friday, 4th September.
Street parties usually cost £64, but those held to mark Car Free Day in September are free of charge, to encourage residents to come together.
Any street can apply to take part, provided it isn’t a main road, bus route or emergency vehicle route.
More info and details on how to apply, visit the Wandsworth Council website.
A major plan to make rivers and waterways suitable to swim in – including the River Wandle which runs through Wandsworth (including Earlsfield) – has been launched by The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, reports My London.
Sir Sadiq Khan has blamed "decades of neglect" from water firms and Londoners for the state of the capital's waterways.
The Mayor of London named Thames Water as one of the key culprits for dumping sewage into the city's rivers but said they had recognised the consequences and have subsequently agreed to commit £1.7billion over the next five years to depolluting the water.
Full story via My London News.
Get your Carpets & Sofas back to their best this summer, with Balham’s Prime Steam! Albert & the team are transforming homes across the local area with their state-of-the-art and eco-friendly steam cleaning solutions, with 5 Star Google reviews!
⭐ Prime Steam have a new LIMITED TIME OFFER:
Get 10% OFF all bookings until 31st August – quote NEWSIE10 on their website.
Their Expert Services are:
- Carpet Cleaning (wool, synthetic, stain removal)
- Sofa & Fine Fabric Cleaning (velvet, linen, viscose & more)
- Tile, Grout & Natural Stone Deep Cleaning & Sealing
- Victorian Tile Restoration & Stone Polishing
- Optional Fabric Protection
Albert tells us:
“We’re passionate about delivering safe, high-quality results that restore the beauty of your floors and fabrics – for a cleaner and healthier home!”
To find out more & to get a free quote:
Email: hello@primesteam.co.uk
Call: 020 3978 0083
Website: www.primesteam.co.uk
To claim your 10% OFF, simply quote NEWSIE10 when booking by 31st August 2026!
Balham doctor-led aesthetics clinic Cosmetica are offering their popular truSculpt non-surgical, body-contouring treatment for HALF PRICE until 31st August! Check out these before & after photos to see the results that some of their clients have enjoyed.
Cosmetica founder, Dr Mica Engel tells us more:
“truSculpt is a genuinely effective option for tackling those stubborn pockets of fat that don’t always shift - even when you’re doing all the right things with diet and training.
“Using advanced monopolar radiofrequency, truSculpt gently heats the fat and deeper tissues to reduce fat cells, improve contour and subtly tighten the overlying skin – all in fast, comfortable sessions with no needles and no downtime.
“What we love about truSculpt:
✅ Targets “pinchable” fat to help refine and smooth problem areas
✅ A non-surgical approach with no incisions
✅ Can be used on multiple areas (we tailor this to you)
✅ Helps create a more contoured, confident silhouette
✅ Fits beautifully into a results-led body plan, especially when you want subtle but meaningful change
“Want to know if you’re suitable, which areas can be treated, and what kind of results to expect? Get in touch to book a consultation and take advantage of this limited time saving!”
To find out more & book an appointment, visit their website at cosmeticalondon.co.uk
You’ll find Cosmetica located at 4 Hildreth Street, Balham, SW12 9RQ.
The very popular midweek dine-in offer continues at Balham’s Betto – and now there’s an EXTRA incentive too! Order any 6 tapas plates Tuesday to Thursday and they’ll bring a complimentary bottle of wine straight to your table. PLUS, if you spend £50 or more midweek, you’ll get £10 OFF your bill on either Saturday OR Sunday as well!
Betto is currently ranked Number Eight on Tripadvisor’s list of ‘Best Restaurants in London’ (out of over 23,306!) – an incredible achievement – with a 4.9 rating on Google too!
This cozy Mediterranean spot is all about bold flavours, great cocktails, and a warm Balham welcome.
To reserve a table, visit their website at bettolondon.com, or call / text owner, Serhat on 07930 347 385.
Walk-ins also welcome, and Betto is dog-friendly!
You’ll find Betto at 5 Fernlea Road, SW12 9RT, open Tuesday–Friday, Noon–late, and Saturday & Sunday, 9am–late.
Due to popular demand, Chadwicks Butchers BBQ Packs are now available right through until the end of August!
Their ‘World Cup BBQ packs’ have been rebranded to ‘Match Day BBQ packs’ - perfect for the continued warm weather and the impending start of the football season!
Their packs consist of:
🔥 4 American Burgers
🌭 6 Londoner Sausages
🍢 2 Argentine Chicken Kebabs
🥩 2 Turkish Koftas
🍖 2 Lamb Moroccan Kebabs
🍗 4 Spanish Chicken Legs
...primed & ready for the barbie - and all for the superb price of just £29.99!
You’ll find Chadwicks located at 109 Balham High Road, open 9am-5.30pm, Monday to Saturday!
Pretty in Pink! 💗 The Nel in Clapham South has transformed into ‘The Pink Nel’ for the whole of August, as part of a fun collaboration with 7Up UK Pink Lemonade!
The local pub has had a serious pink makeover – so pop down, grab a drink and see it for yourself!
📍The Pink Nel, 7-8 Cavendish Parade, Clapham South
A new authentic Mexican taqueria Tacos MX has opened at The Post Office Balham at 92A Balham High Road! They tell us more:
"Tacos MX first opened its doors in Fulham during the pandemic. The business was founded by Aldo, who is originally from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Growing up, Aldo was surrounded by food from an early age – his family owns Carnitas Muñoz, a much-loved carnitas business back home. Bringing those authentic flavours and traditions to London had always been his dream, and that’s how Tacos MX was born.
"What makes us different is that everything is made from scratch. We hand make our tortillas every day, prepare all of our salsas in-house, and slow-cook our fillings, including our pastor, birria and carnitas, using traditional recipes and techniques. Our aim has always been to offer Londoners an authentic taste of Mexico.
"Some of our customers’ favourite dishes include our Birriadillas, Carnitas Tacos, Fish Tacos and Nachos.
"We’re excited to have recently opened our newest location in Balham, joining our existing restaurants in Fulham, Kingston and Hackney. At the moment, customers can visit us in-store (we have a few tables for dine-in as well as takeaway), and we’ll also be launching on Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat very soon."
For more info, visit their Instagram account Tacos MX
A big congrats to Balham resident and weightlifter Olly Dodds who finished seventh in the 110kg class at the Commonwealth Games!
In doing so Olly became the first weightlifter to represent Jersey at the Commonwealth Games since Cliff Heuze in the 60kg class at the 1962 Games in Perth.
Dodd told BBC Jersey:
"It was unbelievable, the crowd were phenomenal!
"They really help a lot, you get the adrenaline kick and it's fantastic, it was a 10 out of 10 day.
"My competition personal best at snatch is 127, so I'm below the mark of where I want to be, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter, it wouldn't have changed the outcome of the day."
To read the full story, visit BBC Jersey.
New players welcome! Local women’s lacrosse team Clapham Lacrosse are holding Summer Training sessions this August and are welcoming new players!
The sessions will take place on the 4th, 11th and 18th of August from 7:15pm - 8:15pm on Clapham Common near the Windmill Pub.
For more information, please send a DM to Clapham Lacrosse
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