Supporting our Community
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 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 …
The very enjoyable and relaxing WI Painting by Numbers meeting might at first thoughts seem quite a childish and perhaps simplistic and uncreative activity. However, we were following in the footsteps of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci who assigned sections of walls and ceilings to …
The school is trying to find out if there is enough interest in running an after school club. Several attempts have been made to action this and it could be a fantastic asset for the school and a great help for many working families in …
Hello! A new school year blew in some changes to the Balcombe CofE School PTA and as the existing PTA hand over the reins to an all new committee we’d like to take the opportunity to thank them for all of their effort and thank …
Grandpa Forgets is a beautifully simple story about caring for an elderly relative affected by dementia. It will resonate with anyone familiar with this condition and also looks at the positive aspects of life which remain. Author: Suzi was born in Tunbridge Wells and grew up …
Did you or your children enjoy reading the story of Ned the pony, written by Balcombe author, Suzi Lewis-Barned? If yes, how about writing a review on Amazon to help other readers share your enjoyment. Just click on the button below to go to Amazon …
Dear Members, We hope you will join us for the Annual Members’ Meeting.
Balcombe is a village in Sussex with a couple of unique features.It has a community-owned brewery and a village hall which is truly a work of art.As part of BBC South East’s On The Map series, Sara Thornton went to find out more. Geoff Lester, …