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ARTS RICHMOND SWAN AWARDS

FOR DRAMA AND MUSICALS The Swan awards were established in 1985 by Sara Burn Edwards, a former President and Chair of Arts Richmond, to encourage excellence in amateur drama in the borough. Societies were invited to enter their dramatic and musical productions to be seen by a small team of judges, in a number of categories, such as Best Play, Best Musical and Best Actor. A list of nominees was produced and the Awards were subsequently presented by a team of theatrical celebrities in 1986 in a glittering ceremony at the Richmond Hill Hotel, with the support of David Dimbleby and the

Dimbleby Press, the then proprietors of the Richmond & Twickenham Times. 33 years later things have moved on and interest in ‘the Swans’ grows annually. In the current season over 40 productions have been entered by 13 local amateur societies and the independent judging team has been split into two groups of three, one for ‘straight’ plays and the others (the ‘PYMS’) taking care of pantomimes, youth productions and musicals. At least three judges see each production and, after several meetings throughout the season for discussion, a list of four nominations for each of the 18 categories is published at the end of July. All

nominees, friends and supporters are then invited to the gala evening. In 2018 on September 30th Arts Richmond is returning once again to the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington when the Certificates of Nomination will be presented by the Mayor of the Borough and then the Swan winners will be announced by a celebrity guest presenter. The awards now include The Accolade which is presented for services to the theatrical arts in the borough over many years and also the Wild Swan which celebrates a moment of theatrical magic, a coup de théatre in a show which has ‘wowed’ the judges during the season.

Visual Arts

Riverside Gallery: The Art House Open Studios Group Exhibition runs from 12 May to 28 July at Richmond's Riverside Gallery. This exhibition showcases the work of the local artists, craftspeople, artist and community groups taking part in Art House 2018. 4 August to

What’s On

Arts & Culture in and around Richmond upon Thames

July and August 2018

The Swan Awards Great drama in the borough

The 2017 Award Ceremony - photo by James Bell

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27 October Nick Bridson Baker: Fun and Fantasy. richmond.gov.uk/arts

Orleans House Gallery: Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ 12 April to 1 July Art & Soul: Kaleidoscope Free entry. richmond.gov.uk/arts

Art House Open Studios 2018

22 to 24 June and 29 June to 1 July

For two weekends, over 70 artists will be opening up their homes and studios to the public showcasing a diverse range of crafts including: painting, printmaking, wood sculpture, jewellery, ceramics, photography, tapestry, porcelain and digital art.

To download the brochure go to www.richmond.gov.uk and click on Services then Arts then Arts Festivals and click on the link:- Arthouse Open Studios

Fountain Gallery, East Molesey, open Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am to 5.30pm: Tuesday 26 June to Sunday 8 July Beverley Waller Evocative sea and landscape images; from Tuesday 10 to Sunday 22 July Eric Bourse who captures all of life’s emotions on his canvasses; from Tuesday 24 July to Sunday 5 August Sunita Khedekar Art Poetry: Dramatic paintings which express poetry through textures, colours. Exhibiting with: Varsha More;

from Tuesday 7 to Sunday 19 August Margie & Kate Haslewood comprising still life, landscapes and figurative sculpture; ; from Tuesday 21 August to Sunday 2 September John Walsom. On-the-spot plein air paintings, and larger studio works. Fountain Gallery Drawing Week 13-17 August - all levels welcome to draw, sketch, paint. FREE! The Greens of Richmond: Twickenham, Richmond, Kew, Barnes, Ham. Meet up daily at 11.00am Email Nicky for details. nicky.browne@btinternet.com fountaingallery.co.uk Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College: “Earth Women Fire” HNC Ceramics and HND Fine Art Final Shows 7 to 16 July at RHACC, Parkshot Campus, Richmond, London TW9 2RE. rhacc.ac.uk Landmark Arts Centre: Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 July 10am – 4pm The Art Course Show (free admission) Work produced by participants of the Landmark’s year-round programme of visual arts and crafts classes. Covers a wide range of media including painting, drawing, illustration, creative textiles and more. landmarkartscentre.org

Redlees Studios: Summer 2018 Open Studios Friday June 22, 6-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 23-24 June 11am-6pm Open Studios (to visit individual studios) and Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1, 11am-6pm (to visit gallery only). A diverse range of work by 30 artists and designer-makers. Disciplines include jewellery, ceramics, glass, fine art as well as fashion accessories and small

gifts. Redlees Studios, Redlees Park, Worton Road, Isleworth, TW7 6DW. Free parking - free entrance. redlees.org

The Diana Armfield Prize for Drawing from Observation

Diana Armfield, a talented artist and widow of Bernard Dunstan RA is sponsoring an open competition for all those aged 16+ to encourage drawing skills. The entry must be monochrome in pen, pencil, ink or charcoal. Details to follow in the next few months.

Contact The Arts Richmond Office for further information.

ETNA Community Centre Room 16, 13 Rosslyn Road,

Twickenham TW1 2AR 020 8892 9446

info@artsrichmond.org.uk

The Bowman Gallery, 9 Worple Way, Richmond, TW10 6DG: open Tuesday to Friday, from 12noon until 6pm, Saturday 1pm to 5pm. Specialises in period views of Richmond Upon Thames. bowmangallery.co.uk

Art Holidays Abroad: Got some free time? Would you like to be painting every day in the sunshine on the beautiful island of Corfu? The island offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Greece, and Art Holidays Abroad has organised 7 or 14 night trips. Led by artist and tour representative Linda Griffiths, AHA seeks to immerse the group in a creative and cultural atmosphere. Art Holidays

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Abroad offer a £50 discount per booking for all members of Arts Richmond. artholidaysabroad.com

Drama

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PERFORMANCES BY AFFILIATES

AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL. Barnes Community Players will be performing at the Edinburgh Festival for the first time. The shows they are taking are the three Alan Bennett one act plays - A Visit from Miss Prothero, Say Something Happened and Green Forms at the Space@Surgeon's Hall venue, Edinburgh.. Tickets can be booked at: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on#q=%22bcp%22 barnescommunityplayers.co.uk

Blue Fire Theatre Co. make their Edinburgh Fringe debut with an all-new production of Noel Coward's "Red Peppers" at the excellent Space on the Mile venue. An hysterical yet poignant study. Coward guarantees lots of the decline of both a marriage and an industry featuring singing, dancing and a lot of marital disagreement, Coward guarantees lots of laughter - just don't get caught in the dressing room crossfire! Tickets from: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/red-peppers www.facebook.com/bluefiretheatre

Barnes Fringe Festival Acts: Many of the acts appearing at Barnes Festival may also be at

Edinburgh. Check the names on the OSO website: www.osoarts.org.uk/view-as-list/

********************** OSO (Old Sorting Office): 49 Station Road, Barnes Green, SW13 0LF. Thursday 28 to Saturday 30 June at 8pm “Party” A politically confused, perceptive and stingingly hilarious piece about how clueless we can all be about society, politics and birthdays; Sunday 1 to Sunday 15 July Barnes Fringe Festival, featuring theatre and comedy, will be hosting some of the biggest comedy names (including Gyles Brandreth and Roger McGough) and a programme of theatre productions; Sunday 8 July at 3.30pm and Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 July at 8pm Wild Duck Theatre presents Black Mountain by Brad Birch, a new psychological thriller. osoarts.org.uk

Rose Theatre, Kingston: JULY Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 July at 6.30pm Future Sounds; Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 July at 8pm All’s Well That Ends As You Like It, Oedocles, King of Thebes; Friday 6 to Sunday 15 July International Arts Festival. Many and varied performances and times – see website for details. Also performances (many free of charge) in Kingston Market Square; Monday 30 to Tuesday 31 July various daytime performances Little Baby Bum. AUGUST Thursday 30 August to Saturday 1 September evening performances and Sunday 2 September at 3pm A Winter’s Tale. rosetheatrekingston.org

Orange Tree Theatre: Friday 1 June to Saturday 7 July at 7.30pm plus matinees Utility By Emily Schwend; 7 June to

18 July An Octaroon at the National Theatre (sold out); Sunday 1 July at 7pm Uprising a collage of short plays; Friday 13 to Saturday 21 July Directors Festival three plays showcasing emerging directors Samson Hawkins, Dominique Chapman and Evangeline Cullingworth 1) Katie Johnstone by Luke Barnes 2) Precious Little Talent by Ella Hickson and 3) In the Night Time (Before the Sun Rises) by Nina Segal. orangetreetheatre.co.uk

Richmond Theatre: JULY Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 July at 7.30pm plus late matinees Cirque Berserk!; Tuesday 3 July at 11am Creative Writing Group – Summer Term; Friday 6 July at 7.30pm The Illegal Eagles; Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 July at 11am, 1pm and 4pm Teletubbies Live; Wednesday 11 July at 4.15pm Youth Theatre Stage 2; Friday 13 July at 7.30pm The Dreamboats; Saturday 14 July at 9.15am Mini Musical Theatre Group; Saturday 14 July at 10.30pm Musical Theatre Group; Saturday 14 July at 10.30am Adult Singing Group; Saturday 14 July at 7.30pm One Night of Queen; Monday 16 July at 4.15pm Youth Theatre Stage 1; Monday 23 July at 7.30pm An Evening with Sir Ranulph Fiennes; Wednesday 25 July at 7.30pm Crooners. AUGUST Thursday 23 August at 7.30pm Richard Thompson. atgtickets.com/richmond

NB: Many productions also have matinee performances and some also have audio-described performances. Check websites for full details or contact Arts Richmond for help.

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Hampton Hill Theatre and Teddington Theatre Club: at Hampton Hill Theatre 90 High Street, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NZ: Open morning Saturday 7 July 10am to 12 noon; Saturday 7 to Friday 13 July at 7.45pm (except Sunday at 6pm). The Matchgirls A fight for justice; The original girl power musical ttc-boxoffice.org.uk Puppet Theatre Barge: Opposite 87 Petersham Road, TW10 6UT. July 21 to August 5 DAILY at 2.30pm The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse Suitable for 3 to 8 year olds; August 8 to September 2 DAILY at 2.30pm (except for Aug 11, when the performance will start at 2pm due to tide times) Red Riding Hood Suitable for 4 years plus. Box Office 020 7249 6876 or online. puppetbarge.com

Films

Richmond Film Society: The season has finished and a new season will start in September. richmondfilmsoc.org.uk

Dance

Rambert School: Graduation shows. Monday 9th & Thursday 12th July at 7.30pm, at Rambert School, Tuesday

10th & Wednesday 11th July at 7.45pm, at Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells (Islington). Students of Rambert School will perform a mixed programme of original student choreography and also newly commissioned works. Tickets on sale on the Rambert School website. rambertschool.org.uk

Combination Dance: Quality

classes for all ages delivered by

Richmond's award-winning

Combination Dance Company.

To book your place, general

enquiries, and payments

via BACs, please contact

Combination Dance at:

info@combinationdance.co.uk

or on 07966 230563 combinationdance.co.uk

Music

Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra is holding its Summer Concert on Sunday 1 July at 6.30pm at St John's Smith Square, London SW1P 3HA. The programme includes Bruch, Violin Concerto No.1 (soloist Joo Yeon Sir) and Rachmaninoff, Symphony 2. Tickets £10/£5 available from the box office:- sjss.org.uk. stoneleighyouthorchestra.org.uk

The Joyful Company of Singers presents Songs for a Summer Evening. Saturday 7 July at 7.30pm at St Anne’s Church Kew Green TW9 3AA. Part Songs and motets by Sir Hubert Parry with other choral works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Robert Pearsall, John Rutter, Judith Bingham, Alexander Campkin and Toby

Young Conductor- Peter Broadbent. In support of Integrated Neurological Services. Tickets £10 on the door and from www.eventbrite.co.uk

The Music Makers of London: present their summer concert ‘The Eyes’ on Sunday 8 July at 6.30pm at St Mary with St Alban Church, Ferry Road, Teddington TW11 9NN. A concert of music from across the ages in praise of the eyes, from John Bennett, Thomas Tomkins and Gesualdo to Schubert, Elgar, Fauré and Jerome Kern. Tickets are £12.50 in advance from website or £15 on the door. musicmakersoflondon.org.uk

Teddington Choral Society and Sam Evans MD invite you to ‘Music for Royal Occasions’ Saturday 14 July at 7.30pm. An Entertaining Evening from Purcell to the Present. Conducted by Sam Evans, At Kingston Parish Church, The Market Place, KT1 1JP Tickets from the website. Teddington Choral Society is thrilled to have been invited to participate in a performance of Street Requiem (and other items) with Sing the World 2018 tour, at Central Hall, Westminster on Friday 28th September 2018. teddingtonchoral.co.uk St Mary’s Hampton Parish Choir: Sunday 15 July at 6.30pm. Full Choral Evensong : ‘Come and see what God has done’, followed by light refreshments Purcell - Rejoice in the Lord (extract); Stanford - Magnificat in C and Nunc dimittis ; Stanford - Glorious and Powerful God; Organ voluntaries. info@hampton-church.org.uk

Garrick’s Temple: JULY Friday 20 July at 7.30pm Loki Concert

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5: Follia: ‘Francois Couperin: first among equals’ Diane Moore : Violin, Yeo Yat-Soon : Harpsichord, Ibrahim Aziz : Bass Viol, William Summers : Flute. Tickets £12 on door Online tickets from www.lokimusic.co.uk AUGUST Friday 10 August at 7.30pm Loki Concert 6: Arcata la Mode ‘The A la mode Musician’: Elin Harries [soprano] and Cara Dury [bass viol] performing Restoration songs. Tickets £12 at door tickets online from www.lokimusic.co.uk. garrickstemple.org.uk

Langdon Down Centre: at Normansfield Theatre, Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9PS. Sunday July 1 at 7pm Summer Opera Gala. Instant Opera presents their first opera gala at Normansfield Theatre. Arias, grand chorus and other masterpieces from Donizetti, Mozart, Puccini, Verdi and many more. Tickets for above event can be booked online or by calling 0333 1212 300. langdondowncentre.org.uk

Thames Youth Orchestra:

Saturday 14 July at7.30pm at

St. Matthias Church,

Richmond. Thames Youth

Orchestra will be performing

an exciting repertoire of

American music for their

Summer concert. This

programme includes Copland’s

Rodeo (Four dance episodes),

Gershwin’s Oh Kay! Overture,

and Korngold’s suite for the

swashbuckling pirate film

Captain Blood. Tickets on the

door: Adults £12, concessions

£6. thamesyouthorchestra.co.uk

Landmark Arts Centre: Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN 020 8977 7558. Friday 6 July at

8pm The Bratislava Hot Serenaders with the Serenader Sisters Supper £20 / £18 LAC members; Sunday 8 July at

5pmThe Richmond Orchestra presents: Wizards, Wookies, War and Westerns – the World of Hollywood £15 adults, £12 Concs, £6 Students, £3 U12yrs; Thursday 12 July 2018, 8pm The Landmark Choirs Annual Concert £5 adults / Free U16s. landmarkartscentre.org

A proposed residential trip to the

Glyndebourne Opera Festival

- Duration 3 days from12th till 14th October - 2 nights at the 3* Best Western Lansdowne Hotel at Eastbourne. Breakfast and dinner included and transport by coach and services of a Blue Badge Guide. - Reserved tickets to “Cinderella” at Glyndebourne (Circle / Stalls tickets) and a pre-dinner. - On the last night of the tour, a post opera carvery is included at Glyndebourne. £469 (a supplement for single occupancy)

If you are interested in going, please get in touch very quickly with the Arts Richmond Office. We wish to gauge interest as we need a viable group to make it possible.

Arts Richmond ETNA Community Centre

Room 16, 13 Rosslyn Road Twickenham, TW1 2AR

020 8892 9446 info@artsrichmond.org.uk

Kew Sinfonia: Saturday 30th June at 7.30 pm at St. Anne’s Church Kew Green TW9 3AA

Kew Sinfonia Summer Concert Guest Conductor: Susanna Riddell Leader: Cathy Schofield. Dvořák - Violin Concerto, with soloist Michael Foyle, Bartok: Romanian Dances, Kodaly: Summer Evening, Dvořák: Czech Suite. Tickets: £15, students £6 reserve by email: kewsinfonia@gmail.com kewsinfonia.org.uk

The Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band: Directed by Mike Robinson, the Band meet weekly at The White House, Hampton, TW12 3RN from 10.00am-12 noon. New members welcome. The Autumn Concert of the Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band will be given on Sunday 30

September at 2.30pm at

The White House, Hampton, TW12 3RN Directed by Mike Robinson. Tickets £10, children free. For information, contact judy.morrison1@btinternet.com

In Flagrante choir: Choir rehearsals take place on Tuesday evenings at St. Anne’s Church Hall, Kew Green, 7.30 - 9.30 pm Please come along any Tuesday night to meet the choir and sing with them. The next 'In Flagrante' concert will be held on Tuesday 3 July, St. Anne’s Church, Kew Green, commencing at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £12 available in advance from Catherine (under 16s - £6) and will include an interval drink and nibbles. Contact Cathy Jago for further details of the choir and the concert. Catherine@cjhenergy.co.uk

Vocal Tonix Community Singing Group: Sing Along, socialise with this new weekly singing group hosted by Twickenham vocalist Shelle Luscombe. No singing ability needed whatsoever. All welcome! Every Thursday 1.30-3.30pm ETNA Community

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Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road TW1 2AR. vocaltonix.co.uk

The Choral Foundation: Every Sunday at 3.30pm, Choral Evensong at Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. choral.foundation@hrp.org.uk

Thameside Harmony Chorus: at the White House Community Centre, Hampton, TW12 3RN. A friendly and fun-loving women's A cappella group who enjoy singing together in harmony. Email thamesideharmony@gmail.com. thamesideharmony.co.uk

Magna Carta Chorus: Men’s four-part harmony A cappella chorus rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:45pm at The White House,45 The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RN. New members always welcome. magnacartachorus@gmail.com

Kingston Madrigal Society: meets on the first Saturday of each month from October to March in the Swinnerton Hall, St Luke's Church, Gibbon Road, Kingston KT2 6AB at 7.30pm

kingstonmadrigals.org.uk

Rock, Jazz & Folk

Hammond Theatre: Friday 6 July at 7.30pm Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Live streaming) is the new award-winning five-star hit musical for today, filmed live at the Apollo Theatre in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue especially for cinemas. thehammondtheatre.co.uk

Mood Indigo: Sunday 29th July, 7.30 pm. Jazz On The Plaza. Neighbourhood Café Yukari, 110 North Road, Kew, Richmond, TW9 4HJ; Sunday 22nd July at 8 pm at Riverside Arts Centre: Sunbury and Shepperton Arts Association Festival - The Beat Goes On featuring Sarah Moule, Trudy Kerr, Simon Wallace and Geoff Gascoyne. Tickets are £12 at www.ticketsource.co.uk/ssarts moodindigoevents.co.uk Eel Pie Club: at The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ Doors 8:30pm. Music 9-11pm (unless otherwise advertised) Tickets: Cash on door (if still available) or on the website. Enquiries: 07732 322610. Thursday 12 July Birdwood – dedicated to Art Wood. £11; Thursday 26 July Atomic Rooster £17; Thursday 9 August Dona Oxford – ‘Queen of Boogie Woogie’ £15; Thursday 23 August Geno Washington & The Yo Yos £16. AT THE BARMY ARMS Sunday 5 August Twickenham '60's Day outside The Barmy Arms Public House, just over the bridge from Eel Pie Island. The Eel Pie All-Stars playing from 2-4pm and there will be drinks and BBQ all afternoon. Free admission; eelpieclub.com TwickFolk: at The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ. Sunday 1 July Singaround informal songs and tunes all welcome; Sun 8 July Benji Kirkpatrick playing songs of Jimi Hendrix and others; Sun 15 July CLOSED due to concert at stadium.; Sun 22 July Local Songwriters showcase their songs and stories; Sun 29 July Singaround Bring a song, tune or poem, or just listen; CLOSED FOR AUGUST – back on 2 September.twickfolk.co.uk

Twickenham Jazz Club: Patchworks Bar 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ. 8pm to 11pm Tuesday 3rd: Kelvin Christiane ‘Allstars’ Big Band (£13/£11) Tuesday 10th: Peter Fraize (US tenor sax) & Terry Seabrook band (£13/£11) Tuesday 17th: ‘Summer Party’ - The Paul Rhodes show back by popular demand (£14/£11) twickenhamjazzclub.co.uk

Museums

The Twickenham Museum Open Tuesdays & Saturdays 11.00–3.00 and Sundays 2.00–4.00. Admission free. twickenham-museum.org.uk

The Museum of Richmond: Archaeology: Richmond’s Prehistory 5th May- October 2018 Discover more about the prehistory of the local area through the archaeological finds on display. museumofrichmond.com

Musical Museum 399 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DU: Regular musical events and film screenings – contact the Museum for details. musicalmuseum.co.uk

Historic Houses

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Turner’s House Trust: at 40 Sandycoombe Road, Twickenham TW1 2LR turnershouse.org

Strawberry Hill House Strawberry Hill Music & Fun Day - Sunday 29th July 12.00 to 7.30pm organised by Fraser Cullen. A famous compère. Street Food. Bar. Inflatables. Zorbs. The Mustangs. The Launchers. The Deputies. Get there early as thousands of people attend this annual event. Entry by donation. strawberryhillmusicday.co.uk

Ham House: The historic house and gardens will be open to visitors. nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse Hampton Court Palace: From 5 May to 2 September, it is possible to immerse oneself in Henry VIII's world during a Season of Tudor cooking, events and talks. hrp.org.uk/hamptoncourtpalace

Walks, Talks & Courses

Portcullis Trust: Thursday 5th July at Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College, Parkshot, Richmond, TW9 2RE. A talk by Paul Miller, Artistic Director of the Orange Tree Theatre, entitled How Does The Orange Tree Theatre Work? Door and Bar 7pm. Talk starts 7.30pm. Tickets £10, purchase via www.rhacc.ac.uk/events or buy on the door on the night.

Proceeds from the event will go to support RHACC students who have a learning difficulty and/or a disability. portcullistrust.org.uk

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Richmond Heritage Guides Walks: WALKS IN JULY. No need to book. Sunday 1 July at 2.00pm. A Twickenham historical riverside promenade featuring French Royal exiles in ‘dear quiet Twick’. Meet outside St Mary’s Church, Church Street, Twickenham TW1 3NJ; Wednesday 4 July and Sunday 15 July at 2.00pm. A tour of Richmond including the ancient Green, the remains of the Tudor Palace and the riverside. Meet at Richmond Station by the Visitor Information Booth on the upper concourse, Richmond TW9 2NA; Saturday 7 July at 11.00am A bygone age brought to life in a picture of Richmond in Queen Victoria’s reign. Meet at Richmond Station by the Visitor Information Booth on the upper concourse, Richmond TW9 2NA; Sunday 22 July at 2.00pm Trace Hanoverian Royal Family connections as you saunter around historical Kew Green and the riverside. Meet outside St Anne’s Church, Kew Green TW9 3AA; Saturday 28 July at 11.00am Gently meander up Richmond Hill with historical revelations on the way and enjoy the famous view of the river by the Terrace Gardens. Meet at Richmond Station by the Visitor Information Booth on the upper concourse, Richmond TW9 2NA. No need to book. WALKS IN AUGUST. On Sunday 5 August at 2.00pm. A Twickenham historical riverside

promenade. See details above in

July walks;; A tour of Richmond including the ancient Green, the remains of the Tudor Palace and the riverside. Meet

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at Richmond Station by the Visitor Information Booth on the upper concourse, Richmond TW9 2NA. Wednesday 8 August and Sunday 19 August at 2.00pm. Saturday 11 August at 11.00am. Uncover Medieval Twickenham Park where barons camped, eclectic styles of architecture, a film studio and a Mausoleum in a wildlife garden. Meet at the corner of Cambridge Road and Richmond Road, East Twickenham TW1 2EB outside Laurels Hairdressers; Saturday 18 August at 11.00am. Gently meander up Richmond Hill See details above in July walks; Sunday 26 August at 2.00pm. Trace Hanoverian Royal Family connections as you saunter around historical Kew Green and the riverside. See details above in July walks. No need to book. Richmond Heritage Guides 020 8894 3678 or 020 8979 9670. richmondwalks.co.uk

A very big “Thank You” to all who

helped Hilary Dodman, Chair of Arts Richmond, would like to give her heartfelt thanks to all those marvellous people, those Executive Committee members and the wonderful volunteers, who worked so hard to make the Affordable Art Tent on 12 May and the Book Picnic on 13 May such a resounding success. These two great events were only possible because of the hard work and dedication shown by all the stalwart supporters. Well done to all!

Richmond U3A:. at Clarendon Hall, York House Twickenham. Wednesday 25 July at 2.30pm Speaker Russell Bowes, subject “The Capable Mr. Brown” a lecture about the landscape gardener. Wednesday 29 August at 2.30pm: “Magistrates in the Community”. This talk will mainly focus on the role and work of magistrates in the criminal justice system and beyond. u3asites.org.uk/richmond-on-thames

Showcoach Visits Top quality trips with

like-minded companions JULY Wednesday 11 July Tour of the Guildhall, City of London and visit to the Bank of England Museum. AUGUST 8 August Chichester Festival Theatre “Me and My Girl” musical – matinee performance OCTOBER Residential trip to Glyndebourne Duration 3 days from12th till 14th October

Members of Arts Richmond may invite one guest per visit to accompany them. See website or booking form in Arts Richmond’s mailing

The Arts Society Richmond: Tuesday 3 July AGM at 7.30pm

Lecture at 8pm 18th Century Georgian Furniture. Speaker: Janusz Karczewski-Slowikowski; Tuesday 7 August From the Workshop to the Studio: Images of the Artist at Work. Speaker: Aliki Braine. theartssocietyrichmond.org

Richmond Association for the National Trust: Wednesday 11 July Guided walk - Hampstead Heath – starting at Gospel Oak station. Meet at 11am; Saturday 14 July Guided walk - Hampstead Heath – starting at Gospel Oak station. Meet at 11am; Thursday 26 July Visit - Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and village (near Chippenham). For more information contact Betty Weisblatt on 020 8979 3089 or email b.weisblatt@btinternet.com nationaltrust.org.uk/features/richmond-association

Richmond Society: On Wednesday 4th July Heritage Walk: A walk focusing on the history and development of the village of Petersham. Meet outside The Russell School on Petersham Road, directly opposite The Fox and Duck by

7.45 pm; Wednesday 18th July

Heritage Walk: Forty years of the Richmond Society Awards A walk around the Town looking at and discussing projects which have been recognised under the Society’s awards scheme. 7:30 pm from outside Richmond Station. Walks open to all. A donation of £2 is requested. richmondsociety.org.uk

Poetry Performance at the Adelaide Pub: Next session is at 6-8pm on Sunday 1 July at The Adelaide Pub, 57 Park Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 OAU. Cost of entry is £2.00 and you will need to purchase a drink from the bar. Whether you like to write and perform poetry, read and perform an old favourite or just like listening to poetry whilst enjoying a drink, all are welcome. To indicate an interest in performing a poem, phone Anne Warrington:

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07503 965870 or email: warringa@blueyonder.co.uk Poetry Hub Advance Notice Wednesday, 21st October. A WW1 centenary walk led by Carol Wain and Dr. Helen Baker based on the Warren Gardens, former Ice Rink/Pelabon factory site, combined with the Richmond War Memorial. Details to follow on Arts Richmond website. RHACC (Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College): provides a wide range of Further Education courses rhacc.ac.uk

Arts Richmond Annual General

Meeting

This year’s AGM will be held on

Thursday 26 July at

Hampton Hill Theatre at

7.00pm for 7.30pm

A warm welcome to attend is extended to all

Trustees, Patrons, Executive Committee

members, Affiliates and Friends.

Contact The Arts Richmond Office for further information.

ETNA Community Centre Room 16, 13 Rosslyn Road,

Twickenham TW1 2AR 020 8892 9446

info@artsrichmond.org.uk

THE BOOK PICNIC EVENT SUNDAY 13 MAY Arts Richmond would like to give thanks to the following members and affiliates who contributed to our recent Book Picnic Event held on Sunday 13th May on Richmond Green The raffle raised £798.00 which is a huge help towards our next Young Writers Event which will be launched again in September. The Open Book Richmond The RFU England 7s team Linda White Sue Ribbans Emma Durnford Sandie’s The Fishmongers Le Baron Restaurant The Rose Theatre Teddington Theatre Club Richmond Shakespeare Society TOPS Musical Theatre Company BROS Theatre Company Anne Warrington All of the above people and organisations gave generously, for which we are extremely grateful. Many thanks to other tremendous supporters Arts Richmond is blessed to have some wonderful people who work very hard to put on many cultural events, encourage self-expression and creativity in Richmond borough and beyond. Foremost of these are the Committee and the Patrons, amongst others. We thank them for such valued support. Here is the current list of the Committee and the Patrons.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS VICE PRESIDENTS: Clive Bradley CBE John Coombs

Sandra Green Edie Purdue Pam Frazer David Ward

CHAIR: Hilary Dodman TREASURER: Simon Bartlett Jean Wit (Assistant Treasurer) EXEC COMMITTEE: Cllr Geoff Acton Lesley Alabaf Sue Bell Laurie Coombs Peter Cregeen Janet Langhorne Heather Montford Gillian Thorpe Anne Warrington Linda White

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Arts Richmond (est. 1966) is an independent charity

(251359) supporting 100+ Arts and Cultural

Organisations in and around the borough of Richmond

upon Thames

Arts Richmond is an independent charity with 100+ affiliated societies based in and around the borough of Richmond upon Thames As well as representing the voluntary arts sector on the Richmond upon Thames borough council’s Arts Advisory Forum, we provide a wide variety of services and events aimed at promoting local arts and cultural activity including: Regular Information about What’s On and How to Get involved in the thriving local arts & cultural scene through our website, and monthly What’s On Newsletter. Show Coach: Excursions to plays, musicals, operas, concerts and places of interest – some with coaches from pick-up points across the borough. We know how important safe transport and companionship is for our members and we make every effort to ensure ease of access for all. Literature: We run literary events throughout the year including our biennial Book Picnic on Richmond Green, and Young Writers’ Festival, as well as events in the Richmond upon Thames Literature Festival. Drama: We promote the performances of local professional and amateur theatre companies and run the Swan Drama Awards – our local version of the Oscars – rewarding amateur talent in the borough – as well as a New Plays Festival. Music: We promote the extensive programme of concerts organised by concert societies, choral and other music groups throughout the borough and run an annual Choral Workshop with eminent local conductors. Visual Arts and Photography: We promote the work of local artists and run exhibitions and competitions offering the opportunity to buy paintings, prints and photographs at affordable prices. Heritage and Museums: We promote the events and exhibitions taking place at the large number of historic places in the local area.

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