Bank Holiday Market! The next Not Just Things Antique, Vintage and Collectables market takes place this Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st of August from 10am - 5pm (4pm on Sunday and from 9am - 3pm on Monday).
The Not Just Things market is located in the Balham Boxing Club near the Tooting Triangle playground off Cavendish Road (under the railway bridge).
For more information, send an email to notjustthings@mail.com
The next Mega Skip Day takes place from 9am this Saturday 29th August, in seven locations around Wandsworth, including Balham. Skips will close when they're full, or 12 noon – whichever comes first.
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
📍 Malva Close, SW18 2JU
📍 Putney Park Lane, SW15 5HU
📍 Savona estate, SW8 4DZ
📍 Fitzhugh estate, SW18 3SG
More info, including details of what you can bring and when the skips will be open, via Wandsworth Council here.
Fund-raising BARN DANCE at Deen City Farm, Saturday 29th August, 5pm-9pm!
Spend a toe-tapping evening dancing the night away and helping raise money for the farm! As well as some incredible live music, there'll be a BBQ, merch stand, games and chill out area - and of course their BAA bar will be there to serve up refreshments!
To book your tickets, visit Deen City Farm.
📍Deen City Farm, 39 Windsor Ave, SW19 2RR
Exciting news from Petals of Balham – the longstanding family-run flower business has launched a beautiful new website!
Keeping Balham in gorgeous fresh flowers, plants, wreaths and Christmas trees from their spot on Hildreth Street since 1968, award-winning Petals is a true community institution – now in its 57th year and passed down through generations of the same family!
Their stunning new website showcases the full breadth of their work – from the everyday flower stall we all know and love, to their bespoke floral design for weddings, events, parties and funerals across South London.
Petals also partners with lots of fantastic local businesses – including The County Arms, The Regent Balham and Ladoc Balham – hosting events like wreath-making workshops and creating beautiful floral displays for special occasions.
Whether you’re popping by for a weekly bunch, planning a wedding, or looking for the perfect arrangement for a special moment, Emma, Joe, Alan and the team would love to help.
And you can also now view their full collection via their new website at petalsofbalham.com
You’ll find Petals of Balham located on Hildreth Street, by Balham High Road.
We’re sad to report that the longstanding Balham bar Lost And Found Bar has permanently closed. The bar first opened its doors at 10 Bedford Hill in 2013.
They say on their Instagram page:
“Balham, this is the hardest post we have ever had to write. After 13 incredible, unforgettable years of shaking drinks in the heart of our community, we will be closing our doors for the final time this Sunday, the 23rd.
“We are feeling incredibly emotional, but mostly, we are filled with immense gratitude. To our amazing regulars, our neighbours, and the entire local community: thank you. You didn’t just support a small independent business; you gave this place its soul.
“Looking back, we’ve shared an entire lifetime of moments with you. We’ve hosted your weddings, celebrated countless milestone birthdays, and cringed (with love!) through some truly horrible karaoke sessions. Through every high and low, you made us who we are. We are walking away with a lifetime of beautiful memories.
“We love you, Balham. Thank you for the last 13 years. ❤️”
We wish the Lost & Found team the very best of luck for the future.
We're sad to report that another Balham business, Rajah Rowing Team Indian restaurant, at 238 Balham High Road has closed down.
We'll keep you posted on what goes in there next!
The brand new fresh meat, fish & sushi counters have opened this morning at Waitrose Balham – the next step in the store’s multi-million pound refurbishment!
Work has continued at a pace in recent weeks, and regular shoppers will have already noticed several improvements in the store, including gleaming new fridges, enhanced lighting in the beer & wine department, and a better product layout – with lots more still to come!
Store manager Anthony Curran and his fantastic team would like to say a big thank you to their customers for their patience while the work takes place.
The new-look store will be complete by Friday 11th September – we’ll keep you posted!
Sales Property Of The Week from Keating Estates, Balham: “An expansive three-bedroom split-level apartment with a large landscaped private garden, set within a handsome double-fronted Victorian house on the sought-after Lambert Road, a quiet residential street just off Brixton Hill.
“Generously arranged over the ground and first floors and measuring over 750 square feet, this bright and well-appointed home offers an excellent sense of space and a well-balanced layout.”
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.
Looking for art classes in Balham? Local resident & practising artist Justine Formentelli runs small-group, artist-led sessions Balham Art Classes for children, teens & adults – right here in SW12!
With a maximum of just six students per class, everyone gets plenty of personal attention.
CLASS TIMES (Mondays & Tuesdays):
- 4.30-5.30pm: Ages 5-10
- 6-7.30pm: Teens & adults
Want to give it a try first? Justine also offers a trial class!
Classes take place on Pentney Road, close to Balham station. See booking details below!👇
With 14 years of teaching experience and a Master in Fine Art from City and Guilds of London Art School, Justine brings plenty of curiosity, experimentation and play into every class. She regularly exhibits her own work too, so students learn from a genuine practising artist.
Classes explore mixed media drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture in a calm, supportive setting. Each session is practical, varied and personal – students explore different techniques, artists and longer projects, all while receiving individual guidance from Justine.
Justine’s approach is structured but generous: students are guided and encouraged, while given the space to find their own way into each project.
To book or find out more, visit Justine’s website here.
You can also email Justine at justine_formentelli@yahoo.com
BACK TO SCHOOL. BACK TO TRAINING with Combat Conditioning Tooting – 12 weeks of unlimited classes for just £150 on their Tooting Common autumn bootcamp, starting Tuesday 1 September!
Get your fitness routine back on track with varied, effective outdoor workouts – and a great group of people to do them with.
What you get:
📆 Classes every weekday – mostly before 9am, plus later options.
🏋️♀️ Strength, cardio & combination sessions – designed to build real, well-rounded fitness.
🎯 No fads, no gimmicks – just tried-and-tested strength and conditioning, done properly.
🤝Hard work, good company – a friendly, motivated group with zero egos or attitudes.
🌳7 years on Tooting Common – consistent training and real progress, rain or shine.
👟Personal training also available – if you want some extra 1-to-1 focus.
Proper training, good people, zero egos. Just come ready to work.
⚠️ Limited to 20 spaces. Once the register’s full, it’s full.
Visit https://www.combatconditioning.uk
LUNCH SPECIAL! New Vietnamese restaurant Rôp has launched a weekday Lunch Deal, available Tuesday to Friday from 11:30am–3:20pm.
For £15, choose one starter, one main and one non-alcoholic drink from a set menu.
They’re also now serving a selection of beer and wine to enjoy alongside their food, with a cocktail list coming in the next few weeks! Swipe to view their full menu! 👈
Owner Nhi tells us more:
“I wanted to bring the flavours I grew up with in Vietnam to Balham in a way that feels familiar, fresh and approachable. I’ve been involved in every aspect, from developing the menu and selecting ingredients to the branding and design of the space.
“Bánh Mì is one of our main focuses, with fillings including grilled pork, char siu and roast pork, alongside fresh summer rolls, crispy spring rolls, rice and vermicelli dishes.”
Follow @rop.london on Instagram for menu updates, future specials and to stay connected!
Rộp is located at 8 Bedford Hill
Legendary local Nepalese restaurant Gurkhas Balham are celebrating its birthday – with 15% OFF the total food & drink bill (dine-in only), Tuesday to Thursday, until 30th September!
Bringing traditional food from the Himalayas to SW12 since 2003, Gurkhas is a much-loved Balham institution – so it’s the perfect time to discover (or rediscover!) the bold, vibrant flavours of Nepal, with a special birthday discount to make your visit even more tempting.
To book a table, visit gurkhasbalham.co.uk, or just walk in if there’s room!
📍1 The Boulevard, Balham High Road, open Tuesday to Friday 5pm-10pm, and Saturday & Sunday 12pm-10pm.
Free after-school Maths Club! Local community centre The Weir Link will be holding an after-school Maths Club for children aged 7 - 12 every Monday from 4:30pm - 5:30pm beginning 14th September.
Whether your child needs a little extra help, wants to practise what they’re learning at school, or simply wants to feel more confident with numbers — their volunteers are on hand to to help!
Spaces are limited. To register your child's interest, send an email to hello@theweirlink.org.uk
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