On August 10 the Balham annual visit to the Great British Beer Festival staged by CAMRA at Olympia proved as enjoyable as ever and Balham Brothers where jointed by beer enthusiasts from Croydon and Osterley circles.
Continue reading Balham annual visit to Olympia Beer-fest goes with a swing!
Balham Brothers were delighted to welcome seven visiting brothers to their circle meeting on July 25th. Sadly, President Steve could not attend and past president Terry stood in. It was a very enjoyable evening with lots of buzz!
Continue reading Seven visiting Brothers join Balham Circle meeting in July
These enterprising young ladies (there are actually 5 of them) found out about the Catenian bursary fund of their own initiative. Continue reading Charles Marriott hands out bursary cheques
Seven adults and two dogs set out on Stage 3 of the President’s Pilgrimage on 25 June starting from Westhumble station. Only five adults reached the end at Reigate, the canines in the group and their owners having more sense! Continue reading Gruelling Stage Three of President’s Pilgrimage
New Balham Circle President Steve, in the company of Tristan, John, Don and Tracey-Anne completed the first leg of his planned walk along the Pilgrims Way, which was from Farnham to Puttenham. Continue reading President Steve & Brothers on Pilgrimage to Canterbury
A happy band of Balham and Croydon Brothers and Wives enjoyed an entertaining visit to the BBC Headquarters in Portland Place on Friday Aril 1. Certainly not April fools, we were lucky enough to catch one of the last tours for the time being and we were given an interesting insight into “Aunty’s” culture and workings.
Continue reading Last “Join Me” of Terry’s presidency is a visit to Broadcasting House
Balham Circle hosted a very successful Clergy and Ladies’ night on 2nd February. A good number of local clergy attended representing some of the major parishes in the Balham Circle’s catchment.
Continue reading Birthday surprise adds sparkle to Clergy Night
The honorary Scots of Balham joined the honorary Scots of Purley at their Burns Night celebration. As you can see the tam o’ shanter was de rigour on this occasion! A great improvement in appearance, some might say. . . Continue reading The honorary Scots of Balham celebrate Burns Night!
Balham Brothers were unanimous in their view that the Province 19 Public Speaking Competition for Catholic Schools held on Monday November 16 proved to be a most enjoyable evening. The enthusiasm, passion and polish of the participants captivated as all. Continue reading Balham Brothers agree the Provincial Public Speaking Event is a great evening out!
The Balham Circle meeting on Monday August 26 was most rewarding for two reasons. We were delighted to enrol Joseph Jakyeremeh as our latest brother and also we had a really splendid turnout of visiting brothers- eight in all from three circles.
Continue reading Balham Brothers enrol Joseph Jakyeremeh and welcome visiting Brothers
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