Balham Newsie Weekly Newsletter
Free open day at local farm, a vintage & antiques market, Mega Skip Day, local offers, a World Cup giveaway, and much more!
Open Day at Tom’s Farm, this Saturday 27th June, from 11:30am - 3:30pm!
Located at Nightingale Community Academy on Burntwood Lane, the event promises to be a fun-filled day with plenty of activities for the whole family, including:
• Sheep shearing demo
• Small animal petting zone
• Bouncy Castle
• Ice cream van
• Hot food and drinks
• Raffle to win a farmers’ experience
Entrance is free, but donations towards the running of the farm are greatly appreciated.
📍 Burntwood Lane, SW17 0AP
The next Not Just Things antiques and collectables market takes place this weekend, Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June from 10am - 4pm (3pm on Sunday).
The Not Just Things antique and vintage market is located in the Balham Boxing Club near the Tooting Triangle playground off Cavendish Road (under the railway bridge).
FREE entry, donations welcome to support Balham Boxing Club.
For more information, send an email to notjustthings@mail.com
The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday, 27th June 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
* Hyacinth Road SW15 4LW
* Ackroydon Estate Tymperley Court SW19 6QS
*. 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, here.
Congratulations to the Balham businesses recognised at this year’s Wandsworth Business Awards! 🎉
Among the local winners were:
🏆 Best Creative Sector Business – Jigsaw Balham
🏆 Best Business Start-up – The JJ Club
🏆 Business Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year – Edward James Hair
🏆 Best Independent Hospitality Business – Jefferson's Ice Cream
A special mention also goes to Lockdown Bakehouse, which was Commended in the Best Hospitality Business category, and Robbie's Photographics, which was Highly Commended for Best Independent Retailer.
The Wandsworth Business Awards celebrate both emerging talent and established businesses that make a valuable contribution to the borough. They shine a spotlight on the entrepreneurs, innovators and community businesses helping Wandsworth thrive.
For the full list of winners, visit the Wandsworth Chamber website.
Locally-founded tween and teen skincare brand Bare La Terre has launched two amazing sunscreens!
Formulated especially for young skin (though parents may be tempted to borrow them too!), Bare la Terre's new Sunny Bare Sun Cream and Sunny Bare Sun Stick offer broad-spectrum SPF 50+ protection with no white cast, are water-resistant, won't clog pores, are free from hormone disruptors, and have scored a perfect 100/100 on the Yuka app!
For more information, visit their website here.
Spritz Socials have launched at local Italian restaurant, Ladoc Balham – and they have a special offer for our readers - see below!👇
Every Thursday evening from 6pm throughout the summer, La Doc’s Spritz Social will bring the Italian aperitivo experience to Balham: spritz, cocktails, bottomless finger food served directly to your table and that unmistakable Dolce Vita feeling - a weekly ritual made for good food, good people & long conversations.
For just £25pp, enjoy:
🍹 1 Spritz or Cocktail
🍴 Bottomless Italian Finger Food, delivered to your table.
🔥 SPECIAL OFFER! If you mention ‘Balham Newsie’ when you book, you’ll get 50% OFF your second drink!
🇮🇹 Authentic Italian Vibes
Every Thursday evening from 6pm.
Booking required:
📞 +44 7865 034118
📧 ladoc.balham@gmail.com
🛜 ladoc.co.uk
📍 La Doc – 205 Balham High Road, SW17 7BW.
The team at La Doc have been welcoming local residents to enjoy their authentic Italian food and extensive wine list ever since they opened in 2023, with fantastic Google reviews!
Sales Property Of The Week from Keating Estates, Balham: “An exceptional three-bedroom end-of-terrace Victorian conversion, complete with its own private entrance, beautifully landscaped private garden and over 1,100 square feet of well-proportioned accommodation, 5 minutes walk from Streatham Hill station.
“Occupying a prominent corner plot within an elegant period building on the highly sought-after Salford Road, this impressive first-floor home effortlessly combines generous living space, charming period character and superb outdoor amenities, including access to an attractive communal 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.
Thinking about upgrading your home or planning an extension project? 🏠 Local specialists A.S Construction and Landscaping offer a comprehensive range of interior refurbishment services, including flooring installation, bathroom renovations, wall installation, tiling, full property refurbishments and extensions.
Their expertise also extends outdoors, with professional landscaping, fencing, paving and patio installations, making them a one-stop solution for transforming your property inside and out.
Known for their quality craftsmanship, dependable service and transparent pricing, they provide free, no-obligation quotes with no hidden costs.
Owner Ardi tells us more:
“A.S Construction and Landscapes is a family-run company founded in 2017, backed by more than 10 years of experience in the construction industry.
“Our experienced team combines skilled workmanship, innovative design and attention to detail across every project. In addition to landscaping, paving and groundwork, we specialise in flooring installation, bathroom renovations, wall installation, tiling and complete property refurbishments.
“We take pride in delivering outstanding results using quality materials, completing work efficiently and ensuring as little disruption as possible for our customers.”
For a FREE assessment or to find out more, call or text 07456 183 295, or visit their website here.
Local provider of kids’ sports & creative arts camps and classes, No Limits Kids are now taking bookings for their Summer Camps for 5-13 year olds in Wandsworth!
Their Summer Camps take place every week from Monday 20th July, right through to Friday, 28th August, at Ernest Bevin Academy in Tooting.
Owner and Balham resident, Thoma Clark, tells us more:
“Our camps focus on variety, skill development, and fun, allowing kids to explore different sports, improve coordination, and build confidence – all while making new friends!
“With expert coaching, age-appropriate challenges, and an emphasis on teamwork, our multi-sport approach ensures that children stay active and engaged. Sports include football, dance, netball, rounders, cricket, athletics, rugby, cheerleading and more!
“This summer, we’re also excited to offer two weeks of Creative Arts Camp for those who love the No Limits way but fancy something a little different – perfect for a change of pace or for kids who prefer creativity over sport.
“For our older campers, we have a Junior Coach Programme focusing on leadership – participants still get involved in all the sports, but also receive sessions on communication, problem solving and sport-specific coaching tips.
“Whether your child is a budding athlete, a creative soul, or simply looking for a fun and energetic way to spend their holidays, No Limits Kids has something for everyone!”
No Limits Kids offers a discount for larger families – 50% OFF the third child and subsequent children!
To find out more and to book, visit nolimitskids.co.uk, email thoma@nolimitskids.co.uk, or call 07973 418 811.
Local mum Jo Rothwell has launched a new parenting app Norman, an AI-powered assistant that reads school communications, extracts what matters, and organises it into a simple family calendar and to-do list! Jo tells us more:
"I'm a mum of two primary-school-aged children, who was working full time alongside my husband. Norman was built out of a simple, very familiar frustration - the mental load and the sheer time spent reading, digesting and organising the constant stream of communication from school (newsletters, teacher emails, PTFA notes, term dates) and from activity providers, on top of juggling holidays, weekend clubs and after-school plans.
"I needed to solve it for myself, but I also knew it was a pain point felt right across the parent community. So, after leaving my previous role, I started building Norman to make parents’ lives easier.
"Parenting is hard enough without drowning in school emails, WhatsApp pings and forgotten dress-up days. Norman exists to lift the invisible mental load for every parent.
"Norman is free for every parent. I believe that a tool that lifts the school admin load should be accessible to everyone. To make lives easier and to build a real local community of parents around every school."
To sign up or for more info, visit Norman App.
⚽ World Cup Winner Giveaway at Phakoon Thai restaurant in Balham! ⚽
Simply Dine, Predict & Win! Spend £50 or more at the restaurant between now and 18th July and receive 1 FREE Prediction Ticket. All customers who correctly predict the winning team will be entered into a prize draw to win:
🥇 1 × £100 Dinner Voucher
🥈 2 × £50 Dinner Vouchers
Winners will be selected at random and announced within 7 days of the FIFA World Cup Final.
Located right by Balham station, family-run Phakoon have been earning rave reviews since they opened last year, serving authentic Thai food that’s full of heart and flavour. Tuck into their fantastic sharing platters, small plates, soups, stir-fries, curries, signature dishes and more – available for lunch and dinner.
You’ll find Phakoon at 5-6 Balham Station Road, open 7 days a week from noon. They also have a branch in Earlsfield.
To book a table or order takeaway (and to see giveaway Ts & Cs), visit phakoonthai.com
New ‘World Cup BBQ Packs’ have launched at Balham’s Chadwick's Butchers! The packs consist of:
- 4 American burgers 🇺🇸
- 6 Londoner sausages 🏴
- 2 Argentine chicken kebabs 🇦🇷
- 2 Turkish koftas 🇹🇷
- 2 Moroccan lamb kebabs 🇲🇦
- 4 Spanish chicken legs 🇪🇸
...primed & ready for the barbie - and all for the fantastic price of £29.99!
You’ll find Chadwick’s located at 109 Balham High Road, open 9am - 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday!
Local community centre The Weir Link is proud to announce its partnership with Little Village, a fantastic charity that supports families with babies and young children by providing essential items, clothing, toys and equipment.
The charity’s work helps ensure families can access the things they need during challenging times, while also helping to build a stronger, more connected community.
Through this partnership, Little Village has provided some wonderful bundles for families connected to their programme, helping to ease a little of the financial pressure that many are currently facing.
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