Supporting our Community
Community involvement in Balcombe took on a new dimension in 2022 with the formation of Balcombe Friends of Ukraine. Within a few weeks, more than 90 people had expressed an interest in either hosting a family or helping in some other way. By June we …
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Group launches to help those fleeing war-torn Ukraine Families and individuals in Balcombe have come together to find out how they, and the village, can help people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Some 11 families that we know of have so far offered to host …
Balcombe Sunflower Competition is back for 2022! Balcombe Sunflower Competition is a fun, friendly challenge that encourages village residents to go head to head in a bid to see who can grow the tallest Sunflower. The competition is completely free to enter and is open …
Saturday 30th April – Victory Hall – 7pm The Victory Players and Balcombe Club have come together to present a 1920s-themed murder mystery buffet supper. The party starts at 7pm! Mingle with our cast of suspicious characters at this English country manor, and decide whodunnit. …
Since our foundation in 2013 we have donated in excess of £50,000 to local energy efficiency projects, including LED lighting in Bramble Hall and the Balcombe Club. We now have eight solar generation sites, with the hosts all benefiting from lower electricity costs whilst providing …
After the past couple of years and the rise in awareness around our general mental health, we talk to resident Gavin Demurger-Jones about wellbeing. A little bit about me: Describing myself, I am a middle-aged man, a father to two children who are both growing …
Our meeting in February had a last-minute change as Linda was unable to attend. After an outline of current and future WI events, and of course tea and cake, we settled down for a Beetle Drive. For those of you who have not played this …
Our February meeting saw fifteen members, and two guests gather in the Victory Hall. We welcomed Margaret Baldock, as a new member, and hope she enjoys our WI. Our speaker, Carole Andrews, spoke so knowledgeably about seven great women in Egyptian history. She made these …