The BCA teams up with the OSO Arts Centre for this wonderful event which makes the most of the arts and our beautiful pond-side setting.
The BCA Barnes Fair is our flagship BCA event - over 300 stalls, a fairground, two performance stages - a host of family fun!
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.
Autumn Collectables Market
Saturday 27 September, 10am–3pm
Holy Trinity Church, Castelnau
Join us for our Autumn Collectables Market in collaboration with Barnes Pond Collectables Market and Holy Trinity Church. Browse a wonderful selection of vintage items, antiques, and arts and crafts in the beautiful setting of Holy Trinity Church. Free entry – all welcome!
The BCA stages a HUGE jumble sale every year to raise funds for local charities.
The BCA puts on a week-long Barnes Christmas Festival - beginning with the Turkey Run and ending with the BCA Festive Friday - a magical night of Christmas music performances, late-night shopping, Santa and fairground fun!
Join us from 10am-1pm, 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!
If you have any questions or concerns about Barnes Fair or any BCA event, please contact us on 020 8878 2359 or via email at info@barnes-ca.org.
Following the success of our Christmas Market, we’re excited to bring you a spring market, in collaboration with Barnes Pond Collectables Market and Holy Trinity Church, 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
If you have any questions or concerns about Barnes Fair or any BCA event, please contact us on 020 8878 2359 or via email at info@barnes-ca.org.
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.
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!
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
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.
The BCA hosts a Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for local residents who would otherwise be alone on the day.
The Barnes Runners put on a fancy dress run of varying distances every year to raise funds for the BCA Christmas Lunch - for local residents who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day.
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.
The BCA Duck Race, a stalwart of our events calendar, is sadly retiring after ten fun-filled years. Beverley Brook - the home of the race - is now teeming with fish and wildlife - which is great news for all except the BCA ducks!
