BCA Easter Duck Hunt
Apr
14
to 21 Apr

BCA Easter Duck Hunt

We’re sad to say goodbye to the beloved BCA Duck Race, but don’t worry—the ducks are still about in Barnes! This year, we’re launching the BCA Easter Duck Hunt.

How to take part:

  • Get your map - Purchase a BCA Duck Hunt map for £5 from Rose House, Natsons or the OSO Arts Centre. You can purchase a map any time between Monday 14 April - Monday 21 April.

  • Find the ducks - Look in shop and business windows on White Hart Lane, Barnes High Street, Church Road and Castelnau Parade. 5 additional ducks are hidden in local landmarks around Barnes. Each time you spot a duck, mark them on your map.

  • Win a prize - Find any 5 ducks and win a small easter egg, find 10 and win a large chocolate egg or find 15 ducks and win a large chocolate egg and a duck. Limit 2 prizes per map purchased.

  • Collect your prize - Bring your completed map to:

    • Rose House (Barnes High Street) - Monday 14 April - Thursday 17 April, 9am - 1pm

    • OSO Arts Centre - Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April, 10am - 4pm.

This is the perfect way to enjoy the Easter holidays while supporting local businesses. Gather your family and friends, grab a map, and set off on a quacking good adventure!

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BCA member event with Kew Gardens
Apr
25
1:00 pm13:00

BCA member event with Kew Gardens

BCA is excited to offer two separate free workshops in conjunction with Kew Gardens on Friday 25 April, 1–3pm and Sunday 27 April, 2–4pm at Rose House.

Nature, memory and creativity

Connect to nature creatively and reminisce with Kew Gardens in our hands-on arts session. Nature means so much to us, and the sights, sounds, and smells of nature can bring back powerful memories. Perhaps the crunch of autumn leaves reminds you of going back to school, or the smell of freshly mown grass reminds you of lazy summer afternoons.  Reminiscence activities are designed to spark memories, encourage conversation, and create meaningful connections as you create your own nature artwork to take away with you. This can help boost your confidence and wellbeing, too!

We would particularly like to welcome our older members, and those who have not visited Kew Gardens before. Friends, family or support workers are welcome to join you too.

Please let us know if you have any access requirements, we would be happy to make any adjustments to ensure you can join us.

This free event is for BCA members but places are limited – email membership@barnes-ca.org to reserve a place. RSVP by Thursday 24 April.

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Spring Market at Holy Trinity Church
May
10
10:00 am10:00

Spring Market at Holy Trinity Church

Following the success of our Christmas Market, we’re excited to bring you another afternoon of shopping at Holy Trinity Church on Castelnau. Join us for a curated market featuring antique sellers, vintage finds, and a selection of unique goods. Enjoy refreshments in the courtyard as you browse through a variety of stalls.

 

Date: Saturday 10 May

Time: 10am - 3pm

Location: Holy Trinity Church, 162 Castelnau, Barnes SW13 9ET

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BCA Community Morning at Rose House
May
17
10:00 am10:00

BCA Community Morning at Rose House

Join us for a relaxed Community Morning at Rose House. Whether you’ve lived in Barnes for years or have just moved to the area, everyone is welcome to drop by for a chat.

It’s a great opportunity to meet the team from the Barnes Community Association, find out more about what we do, and share what matters to you. We’ll have drinks ready on the front patio and will be chatting about BCA membership, volunteering, and how you can get involved.

No need to book—just come along and say hello!

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Barnes Food Fair
Sept
13
10:00 am10:00

Barnes Food Fair

The BCA Barnes Food Fair, the sister event to BCA’s longstanding Barnes Fair, is now an established event in the SW London foodie calendar

The event takes place in and around a large marquee on Barnes Green. Inside the marquee, there will be a carefully chosen selection of exhibitors selling speciality food and drink to sample and take away. In the outside street food area, you will be able to enjoy freshly cooked food from around the world to enjoy whilst listening to live music playing on the Bandstand all day.

BCA was delighted to support the Barnes Foodbank in 2024. Part of the Trussell Trust network, this local facility operates out of Castelnau Community Centre on Friday mornings and provides an increasing number of families with emergency provisions and also practical support and advice. Email foodbank@htbarnes.org for details.

If you are interested in becoming a stallholder at the 2025 BCA Barnes Food Fair, find more details here: https://www.barnes-ca.org/food-fair-stallholder-applications

Details of 2024 exhibitors are below to give you a flavour of what was on offer…

GETTING HERE - The Fair is held on Barnes Green, London SW13. Please note that the traffic is heavy in Barnes and the surrounding areas on Food Fair Day. The easiest way to approach Barnes Food Fair is by train to Barnes Station or Barnes Bridge – both are about a 10 minute walk.

CONTRACTORS/EXHIBITORS  - Instead of Hammersmith Bridge, you will need to drive over Chiswick Bridge or Putney Bridge to reach Barnes. There is limited parking in the side streets around the Green.

VISITORS – Please note that we are unable to welcome your canine companions into the Fair - dogs will not be admitted.

If you have any further questions, please email Charlotte at Charlotte@barnes-ca.org 

A huge thank you to Caroline Silver-Lewis, who has taken these pics on previous Food Fair days.

2024 Barnes Food Fair Sponsor

 
 
 

2024 Barnes Food Fair Stage Sponsor

 
 

If you have any questions or concerns about Barnes Food Fair or any BCA event, please contact us on 020 8878 2359 or via email at info@barnes-ca.org.

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The Mortlake Mash-Up
Mar
15
10:30 am10:30

The Mortlake Mash-Up

  • Former Brewery Sports and Social Club (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Mortlake Mash-Up is a community-led event bringing local residents, businesses, and experts together to shape the future of Mortlake. The conversation will be guided by what matters most to the community, with key themes likely to include making Mortlake greener, improving local shops and services, strengthening community networks, and enhancing public spaces.

Drop in anytime on Saturday 15 March from 10:30am-3:30pm at the former Brewery Sports and Social Club (Lower Richmond Road, London, SW14 7EX).

If you can’t join the conversation on Saturday you can still share your comments about the future of Mortlake online at mortlakemashup.jtpdata.com

Find out more at www.mortlakecommunityassociation.org.uk/the-mortlake-mash-up

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The Future of Barnes Green
Jan
19
10:00 am10:00

The Future of Barnes Green

Barnes Green, at the heart of our community, is central to plans to reduce flood risks. Join Barnes Common and Community BlueScapes for an event that will share updates, gather your input, and explore how we can all play a role in shaping the future of Barnes Green.

Date: Sunday, 19 January 2025

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

 Location: OSO Arts Centre, 49 Station Road, SW13 0LF

This event is your opportunity to:

  • Learn about plans for Barnes Green and improving flood resilience.

  • Speak with experts and share your thoughts on the proposed changes.

  • Enjoy activities suitable for all ages and refreshments.

Barnes Green is a key part of our local landscape, and everyone has a part to play in shaping its future. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the conversation and help guide these important plans.

For more details on the restoration, visit Barnes Green Restoration - Community BlueScapes. To learn more about the event and register, visit Eventbrite.

Cover image is an artistic impression of the Barnes Green restoration by Alice Brooks.

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BCA 50th Birthday Quiz
Apr
26
7:00 pm19:00

BCA 50th Birthday Quiz

Join us to celebrate the BCA’s 50th Birthday for our first ever BCA Quiz Night and test your quizzing skills over supper!

The event will take place at the OSO Arts Centre on 26 April 2024 (7 for 7.30pm) and will test your general knowledge and your specialist Barnes know-how. Tables of eight or individual tickets will be on sale towards the end of February.

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