ARThouse Open Studios Festival 2013

21 - 23 June and 28 - 30 June 2013

ARThouse is Richmond’s annual Open Studios, celebrating the vast creative talent that exists within the borough of Richmond upon Thames. Over the last two weekends in June up to 500 artists will open the doors to their homes, studios, gardens, classrooms and businesses to showcase a wide range of artwork created in the local area.

Do take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to meet local artists and learn about their artistic processes in their own unique environments across the borough. You will have the chance to meet some of the area’s finest creative people, pick up creative advice, and even buy original pieces.

Admission is free to all open studio venues.

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19 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Marble Hill Playcentres - Now Open for Summer 2013!

Adventure Playground for children and young people aged 5-15 years

There’s lots to do at the AP. Swing on our rope swings, make a den, cook on an open fire or dig to the centre of the earth! If you don’t fancy that then you can get creative with arts and crafts, have a bounce on our trampoline or just hang out with your friends. The trained and experienced Playworkers are on hand to supervise and help you make the most of your visit to the AP.

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18 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Operation Chastise

Almost exactly 70 years ago, on the evening of 16^th May 1943, an event took place that has become imprinted on the British character. There will be many of us who know the story rather well - the stressed but determined engineer, the ‘press-on-regardless’ pilot and his team of courageous flyers, the dog that was killed and the mighty concrete walls that came crashing down. Most of all we remember a piece of music that is still whistled ironically on holiday jets coming in to land at Malaga and Palma, played at football matches and used in TV commercials. The official name for this event was ‘Operation Chastise’ but to most people it is the ‘Dambusters Raid’.

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16 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Local Job Vacancy: Dexters Estate Agents

Trainee Sales and Letting Consultants Urgently Required within the Richmond Borough Coming from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, our staff all share common values - a passion for property and a commitment to providing our customers with the…

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16 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Event Reminder: The Ailsa Festival - 10 May 2013

Come to the new, Ailsa Tavern Festival, July 5^th - 7^th, and hear top live bands, jams, workshops, an open mic, real ales great Mediterranean inspired food and a hog roast. There is also going to be a music talent contest, called “Rising Stars”! Everything musical is free to attend except the talent contest which is only £5.

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16 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Twickenham Alive Film Festival 2013 Videos Now Online

The 2013 Screening and Awards Ceremony took place on Friday 26th April 2013 at the Live Room, Twickenham Stadium. The winners and some of the films from the Film Festival are online now at: www.twickenhamfilmfestival.com We hope you enjoy the…

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16 May 2013 | Category » news | Comments [0]

Event Reminder: Twickenham Carnival - 16 June 2013

Twickenham will once again come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival, complimenting the borough’s Gardens Festival for 2013. Join the vibrant parade as it leaves York House at 12noon and makes its way to the Carnival Village in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery in an explosion of music, dance and spectacular costumes. Celebrations continue into the afternoon with a variety of live music and dance, food from around the globe, games, arts activities and workshops suitable for the whole family.

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16 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

The Face of Human Trafficking in St Margarets?

a letter from a local resident

For a number of weeks I have been attempting to involve our St Margarets neighbourhood police team in doing something about sexually explicit advertisements on the notice boards of our two local news agents - this, in the knowledge that this type of advertisement is sometimes placed not by the individual offering such services, but by those who control them. The response from Constable Peebles is that in his opinion these are perfectly harmless and in the eyes of the police “there is no offence being committed”.

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16 May 2013 | Category » editorial | Comments [0]

Anyone for Seven-a-side Football?

Players needed for competitive (but friendly) weekly 7-a-side football I organise a group of local players that get together every Wednesday evening at 9pm for a game of 7-a-side, and we need a few extra players to keep the numbers…

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16 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]

Event Reminder: Nick and Susie Prater Singing Workshop - 7 July 2013

Come and sing with us in the beautiful Victorian Normansfield Theatre. Easy to learn, uplifting, soulful harmonies. Vibrant and nourishing songs of freedom, joy and peace. Gospels and spirituals from around the world. Nick’s wonderful compositions and arrangements will make your heart sing. Everything taught by ear. No need to read music. Just for the sheer joy of singing together.

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10 May 2013 | Category » around town | Comments [0]