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Critical: Between Life-or-Death is out now on Netflix! This gripping documentary follows trauma patients across the London Major Trauma System, including @geshNHS. We are proud to fund projects that support patients and staff on our Major Trauma Ward: stgeorgeshospitalcharity.org.uk/news/critical-…
Your local ward officers will be at Balham Sainsbury's tomorrow between 2pm - 4pm hosting a Bike Marking Event with Wandsworth Council. Come down and get your bikes marked for FREE. @balhamnewsie @MPSBalham @MPSWandsworth
Under New Management! The Brazilian Bikini Line Tan & Hair Studio at 8a The Boulevard, #Balham High Road is under new management, with Ana (far right) taking over the long-standing business. Congratulations & good luck to Ana & the team!




Summer Reading Challenge for ages 4–11! Join the Marvellous Makers on a mission to save the library festival. Read 6+ books, collect stickers, and solve the mystery of the missing tools. Sign up at any Wandsworth library and get a free poster to start! #Balham

Colourful Friday vibes at Nata's Coffee Bar on #Balham High Road! Thanks to @declecticart (Instagram) for sharing!

NEW TO #TOOTING: Lebanese Grill House has opened in @TootingMarket, serving chicken, lamb, fish, shish kebabs, sides & more! 11am-10pm Sun-Thu, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat for eat-in/takeaway, delivery to come. Veggie/vegan options, all food is halal. Info: @lebanese_grillhouse (Insta).
#FlashbackFriday to June 2007 and The George pub, which once stood on #Balham Hill. In 2008, Three Cheers Pubs (who also own The Bedford) purchased the site and carried out a refurbishment, reopening it as The Avalon that November. Thanks to @kake_pugh on Flickr for the photo!

Popular #Tooting bar @goldfinchsw17 host a BBQ in their courtyard this Sat 26 July, 3pm-8pm (perfect for Happy Hour which lasts until 8pm!) – in collaboration with @TheSouthernKit1 (veggie/vegan options too)! Book: goldfinchsw17.co.uk 📍145 Mitcham Rd #ad #Furzedown #Balham
Looking for a new local dentist? Located at 156 #Balham High Road, @tendentalfacial offer general, family, cosmetic & implant dentistry. They're open late evenings & welcoming new patients of all ages to the clinic! Full info: WhatsApp 07907 366 397 / tendental.com
A fun free weekly creative hub is coming to #Balham this summer! Drama, dance & singing for: 👶 Babies & toddlers 🧒 Ages 5–9 🎨 Run by professional artists from youth charity Total Insight Theatre. 📍 Every Sat, 26 July–30 Aug. Register now: totalinsighttheatre.com/balham-creativ…

The very latest 'Fat Freezing' treatment (Cryolipolysis) technology is now available at #Balham Beauty Clinic (93 Balham High Road), which has an extended launch offer of 50% OFF all ‘Fat Freezing’ treatment booked by 31st August! Full info in the image! #ad #Tooting




The future development of the Tooting Triangle has recently been the focus of a series of consultations by #Wandsworth Council. More info on their website: wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-and-cu…

.@be_enriched brings its FREE Summer Kids Clubs to Longley Rd in #Tooting on the 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd August, 11am–3pm, delivering fun, creativity, & nutritious food, with each session free & and open to kids aged 3–11. Booking essential – sign up at tinyurl.com/3v87k6p8
🚨Want to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community and help build a more welcoming, inclusive place for refugees? There's just two days left to apply for the new exciting roles we have at WWR! Further details here👇
📢Please share far and wide!📢 WWR is currently recruiting two part-time posts. These exciting roles will directly support our work in the community and will help to provide welcome to refugees and those seeking asylum across Wandsworth. Sound of interest? Read on! 1/3
🎉 Host a FREE street party to mark Car Free Day! 🌍 Apply for free by Friday 5 September to hold a Car Free Day street party on 20 or 21 September! #CarFreeDay #CarFreeDay2025 wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-july…
🌍 There’s two days left to apply for a Climate Action Microgrant to run an event during Sustainable September! 🌳 Apply by 25 July for the chance of a grant of £100-£500 to help fund climate action from gardening projects to repair cafes. Learn more: wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-june…
Dolly Parton is giving all Wandsworth children aged 0-5 a free book every month! Our project is supported by funds raised by players of @PostcodeLottery and delivered by @DollyParton’s charity, The Dollywood Foundation 🤠🧡 Sign up today: wandsworth.gov.uk/imagination-li…
NEW TO BALHAM! Yoga instructor Sophie Heatley has launched a new donation-based community yoga class in #Balham at Endlesham Hall! Classes take place on Tuesdays at 6:15pm. Booking is essential. Please bring a mat. To book a class or for more info, visit sophieheatleyyoga.co.uk




Looking ahead to next week, here are our plans! Hope to see you there. Tickets released Friday 10am on Eventbrite
A new @NetflixUK series which features the four London major trauma centres, including #Tooting's @geshNHS, airs today! Critical: Between Life and Death gives viewers a chance to witness the care that St George's trauma teams provide for patients: stgeorges.nhs.uk/newsitem/st-ge…