Balcombe Village Voice

BALCOMBE VILLAGE VOICE 5 November 2026

ROAD CLOSURE - The London Road will continue to be closed from 8.00 pm - 6.00 am each day until Wednesday 4 November for carriageway joint sealing from the Train Station to Kelsey House.   

BALCOMBE SCOUTS FIREWORKS are on Wednesday 4 November from 6.00 pm.   Gates open at 6.00 pm with entry at £5 per person.   All proceeds support the 1st Balcombe Scouts.  There will be food and drink available to purchase.

BALCOMBE PARISH COUNCIL - the dates of the next meetings are:  Wednesdays 4 November and 2 December.  Please note that the website is  www.balcombeparishcouncil.gov.uk

The Clerk’s email address is now [email protected]

BALCOMBE WI - At the next meeting on Thursday 5 November there will be an experienced crafter from another WI who will demonstrate how to make a colourful Christmas Rag Wreath. This workshop is free to members and everything you need is supplied, but bring your own Christmas fabric, small cones or baubles if you wish. There are a few places available for visitors which would incur a fee.  If you would like to participate and are not a member then please refer to the Balcombe Magazine to book a place.   Thursday 5 November at 2.00 pm in the Victory Hall.

BALCOMBE CLUB - The Club has live music on Saturday 7 November from 8.30 pm when OverDrive will be playing rock music from the 60s – 70s era.   There will also be food available from Orla’s Kitchen from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

On Sunday 8 November Pam and Barrie will be asking the questions at Quiz Night at 7.30 pm.   Book a place on 01444 811226, teams of four at £2 per team.

VILLAGE WALK – come along on the village walk on Sunday 8 November meeting at 11.00 am outside the Balcombe Club.   Dogs and humans welcome.

1961 CLUB meet on Wednesday 11 November at 2.00 pm in the Parish Room for a discussion about Things Past. 

JUMBLE SALE - Friends of Balcombe School are running a Jumble Sale on Saturday 14 November from 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm in the Victory Hall.  Jumble donations welcome, good quality clean items.  There will also be a clothes swap, toy swap and a cake stall.    This event is to fund air-conditioning at Balcombe School.

CINEMA “PRESSURE” - the next film in the Victory Hall is “Pressure” starring Andrew Scott on Friday 20 November at 7.30 pm.   Tickets are £8 so text 07795 410053 quoting your name and number of tickets required to reserve your place.

BALCOMBE HISTORY SOCIETY have a talk planned for Wednesday 11 November at 7.00 pm when the “The Magic of Pantomime” will be explored by Ian Gledhill.   Ian’s professional life has been spent in the theatre with personal experience of panto, so he is well placed to talk about the subject.   During the evening there will be the seasonal hamper competition so bring £1 with you to enter.   Subscription money for 2027 will also be collected so bring cash for that too.   Annual membership remains at £10 per person, and guest entry is £5, this includes post talk refreshment.  Doors will open at 6.15 pm on Wednesday 11 November.

CHURCH SERVICES 

Remembrance Sunday 8 November 8.00 am Holy Communion, 10.50 am Service of Remembrance