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Balham runners clubs

By alpriest2

There are over 120 runs on mapmyrun.com too! -

By aloquifique at 11:03 on 01/09/10

Are you bored with running around Tooting or Wandsworth Common. Check out all the great runs around Balham on Nike that other runners have mapped, with distances. We're told that to sustain fitness we are to bring variation to our training sessions! So another way to do it, could be to try joining a local running club. Clapham Chasers Running and Triathlon Club Meet at Cannons Gym Battersea. Fit for a...
Friendly Football on Tooting Common, Balham

By aloquifique

This too: Same email as for the Fitness First football crew, but this is for stuff going on on...

By aloquifique at 20:44 on 11/08/10

I found this Ad on Gumtree, which posts regularly: We're a bunch of guys (and one girl) in our 20s, 30s and 40s who play football every Saturday morning on Tooting Common in Balham. We've had this game going for 2 years and we're looking for more people to join in so that we get a regular high turn out. We play at 11am on Saturdays. It's not overly serious and glory hunters or hard tacklers should probably look elsewhere. Skill...
Summer of Sport on Tooting Common!

By aloquifique

Yeah, you're right. Wandsworth Common is nearer but an important part of Balham is in Lambeth and...

By aloquifique at 21:30 on 20/07/10

We're lucky in Balham to be surrounded by 3 fantastic open spaces. Tooting Common, Clapham Common and Streatham Common. They're enjoyed by every age and gender and Londoners love to get outdoors and enjoy the Commons like they are their own back yard! There's no better way to spend an afternoon, playing sport and all for free. Jogging, Tennis and Boot Camps aside, families and groups of friends can spend a good few hours...
English Football. Dead Duck?

By aloquifique

Did you read Joe Cole's comments in the Guardian where he clearly says where he feels England's...

By aloquifique at 10:48 on 28/06/10

A bitter disappointment not to have that sweet feeling of success and jubilation after England's match against Germany yesterday. So where does that leave English football if not even the mighty Wayne Rooney can walk the walk on the world cup stage. Well read on. Stories like these don't make headlines but local people take pride. Balham has it's very own, home grown football team who are, right now, delivering the results. ...
World Cup Venues in Balham. Part One

By ianfreeman

Haven't been to Smoke since it opened. Is it OK? At home is the best plan, I reckon!

By aloquifique at 01:28 on 30/05/10

Where's the hot spots in Balham to watch the World Cup then? The Regent has got to be up there as one of the best viewing experiences. With 4 big screens and 2 large TV screens you'll get a good view just about anywhere. If you want to do it with some measure of comfort, Dean Marriott, the Manager at the Regent suggests you book yourself in advance one of their reservable tables for the princely sum of £10 a head...

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Kids summer sports camp run by Balham Blazer coach!

By aloquifique at 22:43 on 20/07/10

Ollie, who is a coach for Balham Blazers and also coaches youth football at Barnet FC is running a sports camp on Tooting Common in the summer holidays. There are 2 weeks on offer: 9 - 13 August and 16 - 20 August. Costs are £12 per day and the sports on offer will be tag rugby, cricket, athletics, football and other fun games. The camp is for boys and girls aged 6-11. Fruit and water will be supplied on...
Chelsea Summer Soccer Schools

By aloquifique at 22:37 on 19/07/10

Chestnut Grove in Balham is hosting a five day Soccer School for kids run by Chelsea Football Club for children aged between 6 and 12 years old. So, if you're around from Monday 2 August to Friday 6 August between 10:00am and 15:00pm, click this link to book on! It will set you back £71.50 per child which works out at about £3.58 per hour.
Sun's out. That must mean it's time for Tennis.

By aloquifique at 13:22 on 08/03/10

Look what I found whilst driving around Balham. Grafton Squash and Tennis Club. And, they have a special offer on their web site. They're offering a tennis membership package, directed at beginners for £300. You get full membership, a tennis racquet and group lessons from their coaching team. Under 12's can sign up for just £15. Here's what their web site says: Grafton Squash and Tennis Club is...
The Lido. Best pool in the world?

By aloquifique at 14:47 on 01/03/10

I'm a huge lover of Tooting Bec Lido. It's such an amazing facility to have on our doorstep. Even in the busiest days of summers when the numbers on the door are bursting, there's always plenty of room in the vast pool to get a good swim in. Seeing as there are so many issues with other local indoor pools, bear in mind that in May, the Lido will be open to the public. There is honestly nothing like an exhilarati...
Where to swim for Lambeth Balhamites?

By aloquifique at 00:59 on 24/02/10

I've only just been informed, via Twitter, that part of Balham is in Lambeth! So forgive my previous Wandsworth-centric news. I shall make adjustments immediately. It seems that the Lambeth Balhamites are getting a raw deal. Having to pay much more in Council Tax is one thing, but not getting much in the way of Leisure Facilities in return is another. Streatham and Clapham Leisure Centres are closed with...