Clubs & Societies in Balham

1st Balham and Tooting (King of Siams) Scout Group

St Marks Church, 53 Rowfant Road , SW12
email: jlawson@grovegallery.demon.co.uk
Probably the oldest and still continuously running scout group in the WORLD. Formed in Elmfield Road in April/May? 1908. The King of Siam became the groups' patron in 1912. Meets on Tuesday evenings in the Carlise Hall at St Marks Church. Children from 6 years old welcome. A traditional scout group that instills self discipline by example!

Balham Blazers

Balham Blazers is a youth football club based in south London with age group teams who play in the Tandridge League. We have teams for age groups of Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 14s,

Balham Blazers Youth Football Club was founded in 2001 and is based in Balham, South West London. The Blazers train at Lambeth Academy School and on Tooting Common.
website: http://www.balhamblazers.org.uk/

The Balham Society

Local history society for Balham & Upper Tooting
Tel: John Rattray 020 8675 4854
Email: john.rattray@amserve.net

The Balham Society is the amenity and local history society for Balham and Upper Tooting.  We hold meetings addressed by guest speakers, and usually illustrated with slides, about the history of Balham and Tooting and of neighbouring areas.  During the summer months we also conduct local history walks in the area.
We are also concerned with present-day matters.  We monitor local planning applications, making representations where necessary, and assist residents in objecting to unsympathetic planning proposals.  We are represented on Wandsworth Council's Conservation Areas Advisory Committee.  In 1989 we helped to set up the Balham Triangle Action Group, which opposed redevelopment of Balham Town Centre and promoted better options, some of which have come to fruition.
We help to protect the wonderful commons which surround Balham, and we have a seat on the Tooting Commons Management Advisory Committee.   
We also have other activities from time to time, and we welcome anyone who lives or works in Balham, or who has an interest in our town.

Balham Townswomen's Guild

Meet for talks, debates and outings. All welcome.
4th Tuesday of every month from 2-4pm
Wiseton Hall, Wiseton Road,
Wandsworth Common.
Tel: 020 8870 3342

Grafton Tennis and Squash Club

70A Thornton Road SW12 0JD
Tel: 020 8673 2891
website: http://www.graftontennisandsquash.co.uk
Sports club with squash and(outdoor) tennis along with coaching at all levels in both sports.

Please come along and have a look.  The clubhouse is open every evening except Friday from 7.00pm (5.00pm on Saturdays).

The Rotary Club of Balham

Tel: Keith Miley 0845 053 0390
Email: secretary@balhamrotary.org.uk

website: http://www.balhamrotary.org.uk/

South West London Choral Society

LONG ESTABLISHED LOCAL CHOIR - FRIENDLY GROUP OF ALL AGES
Established in 1886, the South West London Choral Society is an amateur choir of some fifty members. We meet on Mondays at Balham Baptist Church, 21 Ramsden Road, London SW12 (nearest Underground Station: Balham). Rehearsals start at 7.30pm, and last till 9:30pm with a short break for coffee.

MUSIC AVAILABLE FOR HIRE - CONCERT TOURS ABROAD
During each of three yearly terms, we rehearse and perform a different work, usually in one of Wandsworth’s churches. We sing a variety of music and aim to make choral music enjoyable for both performers and audience alike. In past years we have also given concerts in St Omer, Calais, Bruges, Brussels and Lille. In 2000 we performed our Millennium Concert, A Thousand Years in Words and Music, as part of the Festival weekend in Elham Parish Church in Kent.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
We hold a variety of fund-raising and social events during the year; an annual jumble sale, carol singing engagements, raffles, barn dances, etc.. Social activities include parties, quiz evenings and barbecues.

NO AUDITION
We are pleased to welcome all voices - soprano, alto, tenor and bass. We ask only that you are enthusiastic, committed - and sing in tune.

Southside Players

Southside Players are a local Drama group that were formed in 1987. The group produces 3 main shows a year at Chestnut Grove School, these vary from Shakespeare to Pantomime, and include comedies, dramas and musical revues.In 2003 the group won the regional NODA award for our production of Our Country's Good and last year the production of Steel Magnolias was also nominated.
We are always glad to welcome new members, to tread the boards or work backstage or front of house. In addition to our main productions we perform smaller scale works, rehearsed readings and have an active social side including theatre trips and barbecues. Visit the website for more information.
www.southsideplayers.org.uk

Stitch n' Bitch

Balham Stitch n' Bitch

Balham Bowling Club on Ramsden Road (Opposite Balham Library)
First Tues of each month
from: 7.30 to: 10.30

E-Mail:balhamstitchnbitch@yahoo.co.uk
Bring along your needles and stash to enjoy an evening of knitting and nattering.  We welcome all abilities, from those who would like some help starting to those who can teach us all a thing or two about knitting.  Bring along a new project, share your proudest knitting achievement or breathe new life into that piece you started ages ago.  There's no membership, we just turn up each month and see who tags along!

Territorial Army

C (City of London Fusiliers) Company, The London Regiment
Fusilier House
213 Balham High Road. SW17 7BQ
Tel: 020 8672 1168

Training night: Tuesday 8 p.m, Corps of Drums - Wednesday

Air Training Corps

34F (Balham and Tooting) Squadron Air cadets

TA Centre, 213 Balham High Road, SW17 7BQ

Tel: 020 8672 1168

Meet Monday and Thursday

Army Cadets

135 Cadet det RRF

TA Centre, 213 Balham High Road, SW17 7BQ

To join call sector HQ: 020 7924 3770/ 3229

Training: Monday and Thursday 19.30 - 21.30 hrs

Triangle youth club

Cavendish Road, SW12 0PH
Tel: 020 8675 6945
Tue: 6.30-9.30pm
Wed: 6.30-9.30pm
Thu: 6.30-9.30pm
Fri: 6.30-9.30pm

Triangle Youth Club is situated on Tooting Common. It provides a a range of activities for young people between the ages of 11 and 19 years old in a safe and supportive environment. The young people who attend the club have an active role in the implementing of activities and evaluating the outcomes, the club has pool, snooker, table tennis, art/craft, football, trips and residentials on offer to young people. Staff also organise social education, careers advice, leadership skills and workshops to help young people from childhood to adulthood. Contact the Youth Club on the telephone number supplied above for more up to date information on activities on offer.