Balham Ladies Night on June 22 at the Windmill on the Common

IMG_1172Balham Circle Ladies Night was a well attended event and, in addition to Balham brothers and their wives, the Circle warmly welcomed Grand President, Peter Woodford and his wife Ann, Provincial President Kevin Rourke and his wife Jacqui and Provincial Director, David Arundale and his wife Maureen. The full complement of guests was completed by Fr Davis from St Thomas Beckett Church.

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“Enjoying ourselves too much!”

Durham_Millburngate_BridgeBalham Brothers have been to a number of events during May, but in the words of Noel Brownsell “we were enjoying ourselves so much we forgot to take any photographs!”.

Noel and Anne Brownsell, Brian and Valerie Taylor, William Gallegher and Terry & Lucille Brown all attended the Durham Conference (May 15-17). While we all went to different events and stayed in different hotels, we did all get together for the conference itself, which we agreed was most interesting. Continue reading “Enjoying ourselves too much!”

Brothers entertain Balham parish clergy at the French Café

Clergy Night at the French Cafe, on the left: Patrick, Steve, Anna, Noel & Moya
Clergy Night at the French Cafe, on the left: Patrick, Steve, Anna, Noel & Moya. Right: Matt

The Balham Circle clergy night was held at the French cafe on Tuesday February 3 and was attended by about 20 brothers and wives and four priests, all enjoying an informal and convivial evening.

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Balham Catenians ‘at home’ with the Magic Circle

Matt, Rachel, Valerie, Brian & Steve. David and Karen, not pictured here, also attended
Matt, Rachel, Valerie, Brian & Steve. Not pictured here, David & Karen also enjoyed the magical evening.

On the evening of January 13 a select group of Balham brothers, wives and friends enjoyed a mind-boggling evening of illusion and trickery at the Magic Circle.

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Beer and Curry night at the Mirch Masala was popular as ever

Catenians at Mirch Masala including Marianne, Charles, Steve and (backs to camera) Don & Tracey
Catenians at Mirch Masala including Marianne, Charles, Steve and (backs to camera) Don & Tracey

The traditional beer and curry night held by Balham Circle at the Mirch Masala restaurant in Upper Tooting Road was popular as ever. We were pleased that visiting gentleman John Nelligan and his wife Nuala (pictured below) joined us for our festive feast.

Nuala & John Nelligan
Nuala & John Nelligan

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Provincial Weekend in Bristol: Balham Brothers were there!

View of sailing boat on Bristol quayside
Bristol quayside

The Province 19 weekend in Bristol in October seems a long time ago now, but it is worth recording that Balham was in attendance with Noel & Anne, Brian & Valery, David & Karen  and Terry & Lucille all enjoying a great weekend from Fiday 5th to Sunday 7th. Continue reading Provincial Weekend in Bristol: Balham Brothers were there!