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Tooting Bec Lido opening for the summer, wheel-throwing lessons for beginners, a charity plant sale, 30% off food offer, a Fix & Mend event, 10% off steam cleaning, and much more!
SAVE THE DATE for a Charity Plant Sale! Local resident & 5-time Chelsea Flower Show award-winner Anthony de Grey is once more opening up his beautiful garden for a charity plant sale at his home at 54 Abbotswood Road, SW16 1AW (by Tooting Common, just off Bedford Hill) on Thursday 14th to Saturday 16th May, 9am-5pm each day!
Liven up your garden with some unusual, interesting & useful plants all in aid of a brilliant cause!
Money raised will go towards Brain Research UK, a charity close to Anthony’s heart as it helps fund research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Anthony lived through the deterioration of his father through MND until his early death at the age of 61 and his overriding wish is that no-one should have to suffer as his father did, nor witness his pain as he did.
Anthony has raised an amazing £38,453 so far with his charity plant sales, and we wish him the very best of luck for this year!
Tooting Common Bioblitz this Sunday 26 April, 10am-1pm, at The Woodfield Pavilion – all welcome (and it's free)!
The event, in collaboration with The City Nature Challenge 2026 and The Natural History Museum, aims to create a snapshot of the variety of life found on Tooting Common.
Wildlife experts and the wider public work together, within a set amount of time, to find and identify in the area as many species of plants, animals and fungi as possible.
The event is an informal and fun way for young people and other members of the public to learn alongside experts, and share and develop their enthusiasm for nature.
Volunteers are invited to help at this event, on either:
• volunteering at the Woodfield Pavilion or around the Common, setting up and running stalls supporting children and adults to identify local nature
• helping at the Woodfield Pavilion selling tea and coffee and other various jobs where needed
• providing IT support to help children and adults to download and use the iNaturalist.org app which will be used to record wildlife
If you'd like to volunteer, please WhatsApp David Norman (the organiser) on 07595 765577.
The next Fix and Mend event will be taking place on Saturday 2nd May at St Mary's Church on Balham High Road!
Do you have broken electrical or electronic items that you don’t want to throw away? Or sewing and mending that needs doing and you’d like a bit of advice? If so, join Transition Town Tooting at their next fix and mend session on Saturday, 2nd May from 1pm - 4pm (no new fixes after 3:30pm).
There is no pre-booking and what they can fix will depend on the number of fixers and their area of skill. They’re all volunteers who will help you learn to fix, not simply a free repair service. They can’t guarantee to fix anything but can look at almost anything you can carry! (except microwave ovens for safety reasons).
For more info, visit Transition Town Tooting
Do bring your chargers for phones and laptops etc. You take responsibility for your own gadget and data, so please back it up to be safe.
The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 25th April in seven locations around Wandsworth, including Balham.
Mega Skip Days are an opportunity for people to dispose of bulky items for free. Large skips are placed in neighbourhoods around the borough for all local residents to use.
The skips are open to residents of the London Borough of Wandsworth only. Proof of address may be required on the day.
The skips will be in the following places:
* Larch Close SW12 9SY
* Acanthus Road SW11 5TY
* Church Lane car park SW17 9PP
* Lochinvar Street SW12 8PS
* Lindsay Court SW11 3HZ
* Malva Close SW18 2JU
* Putney Park Lane SW15 5HU
More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council website.
Tooting Bec Lido opens to the public on Friday 1st May!
From 1st May to 30th September, the Lido will open every day with two sessions per day, alongside lane swim times to kickstart the season.
To book a ticket to the Lido, including a free Access for All ticket, you must register for a free membership on the Places Leisure website.
For each session, 130 free tickets will be available for eligible residents under Wandsworth’s Access for All scheme. Access for All gives eligible residents 100% to 50% discounts on everything from gym sessions to swimming lessons, wedding ceremonies to event tickets.
Every day 250 free tickets will be available at Tooting Bec Lido to Wandsworth residents on means-tested benefits.
For more info, visit Places Leisure
Tooting Bec Lido is open all year round for the hardier swimmers out there! Swimmers can join South London Swimming Club for all-year round access (including from 1 October to 31 March when the pool is only open to members), with benefits including member events, access to the sauna, and lots more!
Sales Property Of The Week from Keating Estate, Balham: “A charming three bedroom end-of-terrace period house, ideally positioned on the ever-popular Ravenstone Street in the heart of Balham.
“Offering generous living space, a sun-filled South-West facing garden and a versatile layout, this home is perfectly suited to modern family living.”
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.
Wheel-throwing lessons for beginners have launched at Social Pottery Balham – get ready to unleash your creativity!
Social Pottery are offering two fantastic beginner options:
✨Pottery Taster Class (2 hours) - £50
• 1 hour handbuilding + 1 hour wheel-throwing
• Make approx 2 handmade pieces to take home
• Max 6 people per group
• No experience necessary!
✨ Intro Wheel-Throwing Taster Class (1.5 hours) - £45
• Hands-on guidance from a pottery pro
• Create 2 stunning pieces on the wheel
• Add £5 kiln firing or £10 to paint and glaze (optional add-on session)
Both classes are perfect for date nights, birthdays, catching up with friends or colleagues, or some solo creative time.
Their super-friendly and experienced tutors will guide you through every spin, helping you create ceramic masterpieces while enjoying the therapeutic process of working with clay.
As well as these classes, Social Pottery offers all sorts of pottery making and painting experiences – available on both weekdays and weekends.
To book, pop into their beautiful studio at 7 Station Parade, Balham High Road, SW12 9AZ, or call 020 3859 2951.
Spring clean your Carpets & Sofas and get them back to their best with Balham’s Prime Steam!
Albert & the team at Prime Steam are transforming homes across the local area using powerful 110°C steam cleaning & 100% plant-based solutions – safe, eco-friendly, & long-lasting.
With 150+ 5 Star reviews on Google, their reputation speaks for itself!
Prime Steam have a new LIMITED TIME OFFER:
Get 10% OFF all bookings until 30th April – quote NEWSIE10
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, healthier home.”
To find out more and to get a free quote:
📧 hello@primesteam.co.uk
📞 020 397 80083
🔗 www.primesteam.co.uk
To claim your 10% OFF, simply quote NEWSIE10 when booking by 30th April 2026!
Looking for a new kitchen? Whether you’re seeking clever storage solutions, a contemporary redesign or a complete transformation, nearby showroom KutchenHaus is here to help with FREE design appointments available in-store or online.
Based in the railway arches at Battersea Exchange, right beside Battersea Park Station, Kutchenhaus Battersea offers beautifully designed German kitchens along with free design consultations in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Owner Toma tells us more:
“Our Battersea showroom is designed to help people explore ideas and get inspired in a welcoming, no-pressure environment. Whether you know exactly what you want or are just starting your kitchen journey, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
“We showcase a range of kitchen styles, from contemporary minimalist looks to timeless classic designs, all combining beautiful aesthetics with practical everyday living.
“Our kitchens are German-engineered, so customers can expect exceptional quality, innovative storage solutions, and something built to last for years to come.
“We pride ourselves on offering expert advice and creating kitchens that are perfectly tailored to each customer’s lifestyle, space, and budget.
“We can also help with layouts, finishes, colours, and those all-important details that turn a kitchen into the heart of the home.
“Our aim is to make the whole experience feel seamless, enjoyable, and exciting from first ideas through to final installation.”
To book a FREE consultation, call 020 7362 2970, send an email to showroom@battersea.kutchenhaus.co.uk or visit the showroom at Arch 4, Patcham Terrace, Battersea SW8 4FN.
For more info, visit their website - link in bio KutchenHaus
If you’re planning a picnic in the weekend sunshine ☀️ in one of our fantastic local green spaces, Balham’s Chadwick’s Butchers have everything you need to put together the perfect hamper, including handmade pork pies, sausage rolls, pasties & pies with all sorts of delicious fillings, cheeses, homemade chutneys & more!
And ahead of every weekend, you can also pick up sourdough and seeded loaves of bread and baguettes – which all go very well for breakfast with their freshly-made sausages and bacon!
You’ll find the family-run Chadwick’s Butchers located at 109 Balham High Road, open 9am-5.30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Get 30% OFF the food bill every Sunday-Thursday, as well as an ‘Early Bird Discount’ of 25% OFF 4pm-6pm every Friday & Saturday, when you dine-in at Indian Room Balham!
Tables must be booked in advance via their website at indianroom.co.uk. Offers end 31st May*
Located at 59 Bedford Hill, Balham since 2007, the award-winning Indian Room offers a menu packed full of delicious starters, main dishes & sides from across the regions of India.
The restaurant prides itself on making their cuisine as healthy as possible, without compromising on taste. All dishes are prepared without using ghee and therefore, relatively low fat. They don’t use any artificial colourings, all meat is British bred from a farm down in Devonshire and only the freshest, seasonal vegetables are used in their cooking.
Most vegetarian dishes can be made vegan on request & they cater for special dietary requirements.
To book a table (or order online), visit their website at indianroom.co.uk
You’ll find Indian Room located at 59 Bedford Hill, Balham, open 7 days a week!
*T’s & C’s apply
A fantastic new spring menu has launched at The Regent Balham!
The Regent’s new menu features all sorts of exciting new small sharing plates, a revised burger offering, new salads, large plates and desserts - while their Sunday roast includes a ‘Swingers Sharing Roast’ feast, where you can tuck into their delicious chicken, pork belly and beef all at once – so no need for those tough decisions!
To see the menu and book a table at The Regent, visit theregentbalham.co.uk
You’ll find The Regent at 21 Chestnut Grove, Balham, SW12 8JB.
Eggslut has officially landed in Balham, with a delivery-only kitchen, bringing its cult favourite all-day breakfast menu to the neighbourhood!
The team tells us more:
“We first made our UK debut at Taste of London in 2019 before opening our first permanent site on Portobello Road later that year. Since then, we’ve spent the last six years taking Eggslut across the capital, with locations in Fitzrovia, Shoreditch, Liverpool Street, Stratford, Market Halls Victoria and Canary Wharf.”
“We’re excited to continue expanding with our new delivery-only kitchen in Balham, giving locals the chance to enjoy our signature egg-focused menu from home.”
“Our menu stays true to what we know best, with eggs at the heart of every dish — from the classic Bacon, Egg and Cheese to newer favourites like the Pork Romesco with crispy pork belly, romesco sauce and an over-easy egg.”
“Long-time favourites include the Fairfax, served in a soft brioche bun with soft scrambled eggs, caramelised onions, chives, cheddar and sriracha mayo, alongside our much-loved Truffle Hash Browns.
“For those with a sweet tooth, our latest addition is thick-cut brioche French Toast Sticks, dipped in egg wash, fried until golden, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with rich maple custard.”
Eggslut will be available via Uber Eats Monday to Friday: 7am – 2pm and weekends: 8am – 3pm.
The Eveline Day School — often described as “a little gem of a family friendly school in the heart of SW London” — is proud to share that its Year 6 pupils have been awarded scholarships in academics, art, drama, music and sport this year, with offers from Westminster, Dulwich, Streatham and Clapham, and more.
A welcoming co-educational prep school in Balham for children aged 3 to 11, the school is designed to support busy working families with wrap-around care from 7:30am to 6:30pm and year-round provision available 51 weeks of the year, all included with no additional booking required.
With small, personalised classes and an enriching curriculum, children are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. Creativity is balanced with strong academic standards, helping every child reach their full potential in a nurturing and stimulating environment.
Many pupils begin their journey in the school’s nurseries before progressing through to Year 6, benefiting from a consistent and supportive education. Known for its happy children and excellent results, Eveline Day School prepares pupils with confidence for entry into leading secondary schools.
To find out more, please call 020 8673 3188 or email office@evelinedayschool.com
For more information, visit their website.
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