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
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!
An enthusiastic Balham team competed at Kingston Circle Darts Night, held as usual at St. Ann’s Church Hall in Banstead, on Monday December 7. Our team played very well, but regrettably didn’t win any silverware. Continue reading Balham Brothers at Kingston Darts 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
Balham 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.
Continue reading Balham Ladies Night on June 22 at the Windmill on the Common
Brother Charles visited the Harrow Catenians on the night of 15th June to pick up a large cheque for a charity that he volunteers for. ‘Mary’s Meals’ feeds over a million children every day in their place of education. He was made doubly welcome as an ambassador for them and as a Catenian brother. The warmth of the welcome was outstanding. CM
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