Town Team Meeting
Interested in finding out about the BCA’s campaign on buses, or about our exciting new Barnes website project or about the work of the Men’s Shed? Join us to find out about these Ponder projects and many more at the Barnes Town Team meeting on Wednesday 13 May 6:30pm-8pm at the Barnes Green Centre next to Barnes Pond.
The Barnes Town Team meets every quarter to update residents on progress with the Barnes Ponder projects. Come along and meet our teams of volunteers and find out what we have planned for the next few months. You can also sign up to volunteer.
You do not need to RSVP to this event. We look forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions or concerns about any BCA event, please contact us on 020 8878 2359 or via email at info@barnes-ca.org.
BCA Annual General Meeting 2026
Join us for this year’s Barnes Community Association AGM, a chance to hear what we’ve been up to and get a look at our plans ahead.
AGENDA
Call to Order and Welcome
Opening remarks by the Chair.
Approval of Minutes
Review and approval of the minutes from the previous AGM.
Chair's 2025 Highlights
Rotation and Election of Trustees
Financial Report
Presentation and discussion of the financial report for the year ending 31 December 2025, presented by the Honorary Treasurer. Vote to adopt the accounts.
Guest Speaker
2026 BCA Update
Other Business
Opportunity to raise any additional matters.
Closing Remarks
Summary and closing comments.
AGM documents
You can review the following ahead of the meeting:
Annual Report and Accounts for 2025
Propose a question for discussion at the AGM
AGM Minutes - 19 June 2025
Who can attend?
Everyone in the community is welcome to come along.
BCA members can vote (either in person or by proxy)
Proxies must be submitted in writing and signed by the member
If you’d like more information about appointing a proxy or need a proxy form, please email info@barnes-ca.org.
Please RSVP to: info@barnes-ca.org
Chelsea is in bloom and so is Barnes
Chelsea is in bloom and so is Barnes!
This year we are delighted to collaborate with Barnes Artists and with our local florists, flower shops and greengrocers on a floral trail displaying art from some of Barnes’ most successful artists. Chelsea is in bloom and so is Barnes takes place between Saturday 16 May - Saturday 23 May. Participating businesses include The Flower Room and Maison Maioli on White Hart Lane, Barnes Fruit and Veg on Barnes High Street and Two Peas in a Pod, Barnes Pantry and Bella’s Fruit and Veg on Church Road. At these businesses you can view and purchase stunning floral art from the following artists who live and work in Barnes and enjoy a taste of Chelsea Flower Show!
Michelle Hawes -
Michelle Hawes is a contemporary artist working with acrylics and oils. She enjoys painting from life pleinair but also creating a fusion with abstraction and realism in her studio. @michellehawesart
Sophia Bloxham -
Sophia Bloxham is an illustrator working in linoprint, watercolour, and ink, creating highly decorative floral and botanical artworks inspired by the ornamental traditions of the decorative arts.
www.sophiatheillustrator.co.uk
Sarah Dickinson -
Flowers, a metaphor for transience, celebration, commiseration, love. I paint intuitively, expressively but always in the service of observation.
Shirley Henry -
Shirley Henry, a Belfast‑born artist trained at the Art Academy in London, draws inspiration from living landscapes and organic forms. Working between abstraction and figuration, she captures atmosphere, colour and fleeting energy in oils, charcoal and pastels.
Jo Holland -
Jo Holland is a contemporary artist working with light, nature, and time to create quietly immersive photographic works that explore perception beyond representation.
www.joholland.com | @joholland_uk
Katie James -
Katie James is a figurative painter whose subjects and inspiration comes from her own garden. See more of her work at Barnes Open Studios 6/7th June.
David Pearce -
David Pearce moves seamlessly between design, drawing, painting and photography. He is a co-founder of Barnes Artists.
www.davidpearcestudio.co.uk | @davidpearce.studio
Sue Pearce -
Sue Pearce celebrates the finest details of nature through a creative use of graphite. She is known for her exquisitely detailed drawings of vegetables, shellfish and marine fish.
Lori Shaul -
Lori Shaul is a ceramic hand builder who works with stoneware and earthenware clays. Her body of decorative and functional work embodies imaginative interpretations of nature and continues to evolve and grow reflecting changing surroundings and emotions.
Caitriona Tamlyn -
Caitriona Tamlyn grew up in Barnes. She loves flowers and textiles and these feature a lot in her work. Her aim is to create decorative, joyful paintings that reflect her love of pattern and colour.
BCA Community Morning
Join us from 10:30am-12:30pm, for a relaxed Community Morning on the Castelnau Parade. 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, live music 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.
BCA & OSO Outdoor Stage
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.
Barnes Fair
The BCA Barnes Fair is our flagship BCA event - over 300 stalls, a fairground, two performance stages - a host of family fun!
BCA Jumble Sale
The BCA stages a HUGE jumble sale every year to raise funds for local charities.
Barnes Christmas Festival
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!
Barnes Tuesday Local
The Bull’s Head, Barnes
Free | Drop-in
Barnes Tuesday Local is a relaxed, informal drop-in for anyone who lives or works locally. Come along for a drink, a chat and a chance to meet new people in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
No agenda - just good conversation and community.
There will be an opportunity to join the Barnes Tuesday Local WhatsApp group on the night. Held every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm.
On Tuesday 21 April, we’ll have a special guest, The Worshipful the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Penny Frost - why not pop in 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.
BCA Easter Duck Hunt
The much-loved BCA Duck Hunt returns this Easter, taking place from Monday 30 March to Tuesday 7 April 2026.
From 30 March, you can buy a Duck Hunt map from Rose House, Natsons, or The OSO (available Easter weekend only at The OSO) for £5. Then it’s time to head out around Barnes and start spotting!
Our bright yellow ducks will be hiding in shop windows and local businesses along White Hart Lane, Barnes High Street, Church Road and Castelnau Parade. There are also five bonus ducks hidden elsewhere in Barnes for those who really enjoy a challenge.
Once you’ve found them, note their locations on your map and return it to claim your prize - a chocolate egg (maximum two chocolates per completed map).
A huge thank you to Wurkshop for creating this year’s illustrated map.
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.
Barnes Christmas Lunch
The BCA hosts a Christmas Lunch on Christmas Day for local residents who would otherwise be alone on the day.
BCA Children's Christmas Film - Elf
Elf
Sunday 14 December, 10am
Olympic Cinema, 117 Church Rd, London SW13 9HL
Celebrate the countdown to Christmas with Elf, the beloved holiday classic that never fails to make us smile. Join Buddy on his hilarious journey from the North Pole to New York - a perfect family film to share some festive cheer.
Enjoy a morning at the cinema while supporting the Barnes Community Association and the work we do. Grab a coffee and some biscuits, provided by BCA, before you settle in for the show.
Tickets are sold out. Thank you for your support.
When you’re done adding tickets to your cart, click the cart icon at the top of the page to check out.
If you have any questions or concerns about any BCA event, please contact us on 020 8878 2359 or via email at info@barnes-ca.org.
Barnes Turkey Run
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 and other BCA initiatives.
BCA Children's Christmas Film - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sunday 30 November, 10am
Olympic Cinema, 117 Church Rd, London SW13 9HL
Kick off the festive season with everyone’s favourite Christmas curmudgeon! Join us for a special screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Olympic Cinema - a heart warming (and hilarious) tale that reminds us what Christmas is really about.
Enjoy a morning at the cinema while supporting the Barnes Community Association and the work we do. Grab a coffee and some biscuits, provided by BCA, before you settle in for the show.
Tickets are sold out. Thank you for your support.
When you’re done adding tickets to your cart, click the cart icon at the top of the page to check out.
If you have any questions or concerns about any BCA event, please contact us on 020 8878 2359 or via email at info@barnes-ca.org.
BCA Member's Gin Tasting
Join us for an exclusive evening at Harty’s on White Hart Lane on 21 October, 7:30pm-9:30pm, to sample their very own Barnes Gin. This BCA members-only event is the perfect chance to discover a unique local spirit while connecting with fellow Barnes residents. Tickets are £10, and places are limited. You must be 21+ to attend.
You must have a current BCA membership to attend this event. To check your membership status, login to your BCA account
If you’re not a member, join today!
Collectables Market at Trinity Church
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!
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.
Barnes Food Fair
After 13 wonderful years, Barnes Community Association will pause Food Fair for 2026. Read our full statement here.
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.
Spring Market at Holy Trinity Church
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 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.
The Mortlake Mash-Up
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
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.
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.
Barnes Duck Race
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!
