@Red9March cheers buddy. Was in a pub in Balham full of Northerners. Scary times but back where we belong. :-)
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@YogaMamaUK used 2 practice with Liz Lark there on Sat mornings, then Easter on Friday nites. Balham was a pain 2 get to.
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@balham_simon ha!! It was my favourite show - loved Anna!
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@Padmassana I didn't know u practised with Gingi- I used to go on Saturdays to Battersea rise- Balham was just too far. Loved that Shala
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@ConnorByrne12 @isavedhiphop is balham overground next to underground?
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Sunday: light rain, Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F)
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Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 90%, UV risk: low, Pollution: moderate, Sunrise: 04:59BST, Sunset: 20:53BSTSaturday: white cloud, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F)
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Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: WSW, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1010mb, Humidity: 52%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:00BST, Sunset: 20:51BSTMonday: sunny, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F)
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Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1006mb, Humidity: 58%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 04:58BST, Sunset: 20:54BSTStore Wars: McDonald's and Burger King - The Guardian
From: google news
 The Guardian | Store Wars: McDonald's and Burger King The Guardian The visit 8pm, 14 May, Balham High Road, south London. What it sells Burgers, chicken sandwiches, french fries, salads, milkshakes, flurries and a variety of hot and cold drinks. First impressions The Balham branch of McDonald's sits on the busiest ... |
Tickets on sale for The London FolkFest - Your Local Guardian
From: google news
Tickets on sale for The London FolkFest Your Local Guardian Tickets are now on sale for The London FolkFest 2012, a fresh new festival hitting Balham this summer. A feast of folk bands and artists are taking over the borough, including panels with industry professionals, interactive master-classes and community ... |
299/365 sorcepan
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dbtelford posted a photo:
discovered an abandoned suitcase outside my building with a very paddington bear label attached.
"please look after this sorcepan"
the suitcase was empty
Ibukun Adebayo, IT director, Turning Point - The Guardian
From: google news
 The Guardian | Ibukun Adebayo, IT director, Turning Point The Guardian Ibukun Adebayo was born in Balham, South East London, and is a writer, motivational speaker, IT thought leader and IT director of Turning Point, a UK based social enterprise working with people facing a range of complex social care needs. |
Cycling Fete in Balham on Jubilee Monday - Bet Asia
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Cycling Fete in Balham on Jubilee Monday Bet Asia BALHAM, London - New cycle clothing brand Vulpine is organising a Cycling Fete in Balham on the Jubilee Bank Holiday Monday on 4 June. The Fete will be held at the Balham Bowling Club and is free to attend. There will be stands from Look Mum No Hands!, ... |
Queen's Jubilee Bunting Drawing Competition at Balham Sainsbury's - AboutMyArea
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Queen's Jubilee Bunting Drawing Competition at Balham Sainsbury's AboutMyArea To celebrate the Queens Jubilee this year we are giving the children of Balham and the local community the opportunity to enter a drawing competition. We will provide the children with one A4 piece of bunting on which they can draw what the Queens ... |
Like the Cat That Got the Creme (Egg)
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The_Kevster posted a photo:
A Cadbury's Creme Egg, and a very smug-looking cat egg-cup... it's too tempting not to go for the obvious, and obviously terrible, pun...
Tooting Common
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rach_photos posted a photo:
iPhone
SWANS
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Independent mindbodysoul May offers
From: balham partnership news
Balham High RoadHair Salon
Enjoy a half price cut when you pay full price for:
• Full head highlights
• ¾ head highlights
Available with any stylist level. Monday to Friday. Excludes weekends
Urban spa & ritherdon road mummy & baby spa
25% off Pregnancy massage
Lying on your side, and with the aid of pillows for comfort, our therapists* will relieve your pregnancy aches and pains. This massage does not use the hydrotherm system, but is as effective in relieving pregnancy aches and pains. Can only be performed from week 12 onwards.
Available with any therapist level. Monday to Friday. Excludes weekends.
Mummy &Baby Spa Ritherdon Road
Taster Tuesdays continue! Enjoy either a 30 minute:
• Massage
• Facial
• Manicure
• Pedicure
For just £20 each. Available Tuesdays only.
Click her to print the voucher you must present at payment to enjoy any of the discounts above.
Independent mindbodysoul 87 Balham High Road & 20 Ritherdon Roadhttp://www.independentmindbodysoul.co.uk/
Independent mindbodysoul May offers
From: balham.com
Balham High RoadHair Salon
Enjoy a half price cut when you pay full price for:
• Full head highlights
• ¾ head highlights
Available with any stylist level. Monday to Friday. Excludes weekends
Urban spa & ritherdon road mummy & baby spa
25% off Pregnancy massage
Lying on your side, and with the aid of pillows for comfort, our therapists* will relieve your pregnancy aches and pains. This massage does not use the hydrotherm system, but is as effective in relieving pregnancy aches and pains. Can only be performed from week 12 onwards.
Available with any therapist level. Monday to Friday. Excludes weekends.
Mummy &Baby Spa Ritherdon Road
Taster Tuesdays continue! Enjoy either a 30 minute:
• Massage
• Facial
• Manicure
• Pedicure
For just £20 each. Available Tuesdays only.
Click her to print the voucher you must present at payment to enjoy any of the discounts above.
Independent mindbodysoul 87 Balham High Road & 20 Ritherdon Roadhttp://www.independentmindbodysoul.co.uk/
Tickets onsale now for London FolkFest
From: balham.com
From the 19th – 22nd of July 2012, The Bedford in Balham will present a fresh, new festival for London. Over 4 days and nights there will be a whole host of live music performances, panels with successful industry professionals, interactive master-classes and community initiatives. By bringing together the best in traditional and contemporary acoustic, folk and roots music, The London FolkFest aims to create an intimate yet compelling musical experience for not only the general public but also the local community and emerging artists.
After the inaugural London FolkFest last year, 2012 sees it grow into a larger, ticketed festival combining industry and creative panels during the days and live acts at night. Shows will take place over three stages within The Bedford, providing an eclectic mix of music across the rooms.
There will be over 30 performances including headliners Brother & Bones (“Devastatingly pure… Arena sized soul…” – Ilike Music), Skinny Lister, Luke Concannon (formerly of Nizlopi) (“Political, intense, angular and beautiful’, Colin MurrayBBC Radio 1) and the much appraised Alessi’s Ark(“A bewitching stage presence and an angelic vocal make Alessi’s Arkvery easy to love”, Clash). Megan Henwood will also be performing, she has recently been all over BBC Radio 2 and was a nominee at this year’s Folk Awards having won an award there in 2009.
There will also be an official “Free FolkFest Fringe” running simultaneously, with a daytime stage in the Balham community area, performances in local bars and restaurants and the return of the popular “Stairwell Sessions” in the ornate staircase rising through The Bedford. With food, clothing and artisan stalls and spaces manned by local businesses, this will be a boutique festival experience.
For full details and to book tickets visit www.thelondonfolkfest.com
Tickets onsale now for London FolkFest
From: balham partnership news
From the 19th – 22nd of July 2012, The Bedford in Balham will present a fresh, new festival for London. Over 4 days and nights there will be a whole host of live music performances, panels with successful industry professionals, interactive master-classes and community initiatives. By bringing together the best in traditional and contemporary acoustic, folk and roots music, The London FolkFest aims to create an intimate yet compelling musical experience for not only the general public but also the local community and emerging artists.
After the inaugural London FolkFest last year, 2012 sees it grow into a larger, ticketed festival combining industry and creative panels during the days and live acts at night. Shows will take place over three stages within The Bedford, providing an eclectic mix of music across the rooms.
There will be over 30 performances including headliners Brother & Bones (“Devastatingly pure… Arena sized soul…” – Ilike Music), Skinny Lister, Luke Concannon (formerly of Nizlopi) (“Political, intense, angular and beautiful’, Colin MurrayBBC Radio 1) and the much appraised Alessi’s Ark(“A bewitching stage presence and an angelic vocal make Alessi’s Arkvery easy to love”, Clash). Megan Henwood will also be performing, she has recently been all over BBC Radio 2 and was a nominee at this year’s Folk Awards having won an award there in 2009.
There will also be an official “Free FolkFest Fringe” running simultaneously, with a daytime stage in the Balham community area, performances in local bars and restaurants and the return of the popular “Stairwell Sessions” in the ornate staircase rising through The Bedford. With food, clothing and artisan stalls and spaces manned by local businesses, this will be a boutique festival experience.
For full details and to book tickets visit www.thelondonfolkfest.com
Tickets onsale now for Balham Comedy Festival
From: balham partnership news
The first Balham Comedy Festival will be run from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 July centered around the fabulous Bedford Pub – home of Banana Cabaret (www.bananacabaret.co.uk) – one of the finest and most established Comedy Clubs in the whole universe. 
The festival is organised by local comedian John Moloney.
Such stellar comedians as Harry Hill, Al Murray, Milton Jones, John Moloney, Ed Byrne, The Steve Frost Impro Allstars, Stephen K Amos, Ardal O’ Hanlon, Marcus Brigstocke, Lucy Porter, Tania Edwards, Paul Chowdhry, Paul Tonkinson, Adam Bloom and many others will be gracing the stage and rolling the punters in the aisles.
For full details and to book tickets visit www.balhamcomedyfestival.com
Tickets onsale now for Balham Comedy Festival
From: balham.com
The first Balham Comedy Festival will be run from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 July centered around the fabulous Bedford Pub – home of Banana Cabaret (www.bananacabaret.co.uk) – one of the finest and most established Comedy Clubs in the whole universe. The festival is organised by local comedian John Moloney.
Such stellar comedians as Harry Hill, Al Murray, Milton Jones, John Moloney, Ed Byrne, The Steve Frost Impro Allstars, Stephen K Amos, Ardal O’ Hanlon, Marcus Brigstocke, Lucy Porter, Tania Edwards, Paul Chowdhry, Paul Tonkinson, Adam Bloom and many others will be gracing the stage and rolling the punters in the aisles.
For full details and to book tickets visit www.balhamcomedyfestival.com
Vintage Diamond Jubilee Street Market & Tea Party
From: balham.com
The Vintage Event have partnered with Wandsworth Council and the Balham Partnership to create a Vintage Diamond Jubilee Stree
t Market & Tea Party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June.
This unique event will take place in Hildreth Street, Balham, London SW12 from 12noon to 6pm and will feature 25 different vintage stalls offering a selection of the very best trend led vintage fashion, accessories and homeware stalls in London with eras spanning from the 1930’s to 1990’s.
A pop-up vintage beauty parlour and ‘Mother’s Ruin’ gin & tea stall will be available along with impromptu swing dancing sessions and a nostalgic mix of live vintage music. A children’s entertainment area will also be in place in the community space, Bedford Hill offering some jolly old fashioned fun with Punch and Judy shows running throughout the afternoon.
For full details visit www.TheVintageEvent.com/TheJubileeSpecial
Vintage Diamond Jubilee Street Market & Tea Party
From: balham partnership news
The Vintage Event have partnered with Wandsworth Council and the Balham Partnership to create a Vintage Diamond Jubilee Street Market & Tea Party to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June.
This unique event will take place in Hildreth Street, Balham, London SW12 from 12noon to 6pm and will feature 25 different vintage stalls offering a selection of the very best trend led vintage fashion, accessories and homeware stalls in London with eras spanning from the 1930’s to 1990’s.
A pop-up vintage beauty parlour and ‘Mother’s Ruin’ gin & tea stall will be available along with impromptu swing dancing sessions and a nostalgic mix of live vintage music. A children’s entertainment area will also be in place in the community space, Bedford Hill offering some jolly old fashioned fun with Punch and Judy shows running throughout the afternoon.
For full details visit www.TheVintageEvent.com/TheJubileeSpecial
Ritherdon Road Street Party
From: balham partnership news
Organised by the Ritherdon Road Trader’s Association, this years 
Spring/Summer Street Party will be held on Sunday 27 May from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Following on from last years fun and hugely successful family event, this charming and loved local parade of businesses and shops will host an even larger variety of family friendly stalls and entertainments.
The businesses on the parade are all joining in and will offer special tasters and competitions.
- Hide in the secret garden or watch a demonstration at Quirky Dovetail.
- Sample new wines with Dan at Thorolds.
- Relax and watch the event go by from the terraces of the French Café and Locale restaurants.
- Try the best home baking and coffee withDeeat Delight Bakery.
- Help Johnny paint at Gallery Midnight.
- Enter the best photo of the day competition at Robbies.
- Fun and face painting at Slaters Newsagents.
- Keep your memories with an Instant studio portrait at Robbies studio.
There will also be some interesting stalls.
For further information visit www.facebook.com/RitherdonRoad.
Ritherdon Road Street Party
From: balham.com
Organised by the Ritherdon Road Trader’s Association, this years Spring/Summer Street Party will be held on Sunday 27 May from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Following on from last years fun and hugely successful family event, this charming and loved local parade of businesses and shops will host an even larger variety of family friendly stalls and entertainments.
The businesses on the parade are all joining in and will offer special tasters and competitions.
- Hide in the secret garden or watch a demonstration at Quirky Dovetail.
- Sample new wines with Dan at Thorolds.
- Relax and watch the event go by from the terraces of the French Café and Locale restaurants.
- Try the best home baking and coffee withDeeat Delight Bakery.
- Help Johnny paint at Gallery Midnight.
- Enter the best photo of the day competition at Robbies.
- Fun and face painting at Slaters Newsagents.
- Keep your memories with an Instant studio portrait at Robbies studio.
There will also be some interesting stalls.
For further information visit www.facebook.com/RitherdonRoad.
LIVE MUSIC - Didjitalis
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Live Music in The Main Bar
FILM - The Grey
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After their plane crashes in Alaska, seven oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.
SCREENINGS:
6:30 TICKETS AVAILABLE
8:45 TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets £7 (£2 reduction if eating in The Diner)
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FILM - The Grey
From: the exhibit
After their plane crashes in Alaska, seven oil workers are led by a skilled huntsman to survival, but a pack of merciless wolves haunts their every step.
SCREENINGS:
6:30 TICKETS AVAILABLE
8:45 TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets £7 (£2 reduction if eating in The Diner)
#### Dinner and A Movie Deal ####
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