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C O M e D y

Thursday 1 AprilJongleurs ComedyRichmond Theatrethe green, richmondtW9 1QJ7:45pm£11 - £15020 8940 0088

Saturday 3, 10, 17 and 24 AprilBearcat Comedy ClubThe Turk’s HeadWinchester road, St margaretstwickenham tW1 1LF8:00 for 8:45pm£15 non-members, £12 members020 8891 1852

Tuesday 13 AprilStand Up ComedyOutside The Box Comedy Company hampton hill Playhouse, 90 high Street, hampton hill tW12 1nY8.00pm £1007791 439 363

D A N C e

Monday 12 and 26 AprilTea DancesClarendon HallYork house, richmond road tW1 3aa1:30 - 3:40pm £3.50020 8894 4482

e x H I b I T I O N

Until 11 AprilRichmond and Twickenham Photographic Society includes weekend demonstrations on digital imaging Landmark Arts CentreFerry road, teddington tW11 9nnmon to Fri: 12noon - 6:30pmSat, Sun and Bank Holidays: 10:30am - 6:30pm £1.50020 8977 7558

Until 8 May Impacts of Warartist-in-residence christopher Rainbow and pupils from orleans park school present meditation on how war and conflict, past and

present, have affected the lives of people living in our communityRiverside Galleryold town hall, Whittaker avenuerichmond tW9 1tP Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri: 10:00am - 6:00pmWed: 10:00am - 8:00pmSat: 10:00am - 5:00pmFree entry020 8831 6000

Until 17 MayRichmond on Page and Screendiscover Richmond through the words of famous writers and the film-maker’s lensMuseum of Richmondold town hall, Whittaker avenuerichmond tW9 1tPTues to Sat: 11:00am - 5:00pmFree entry020 8332 1141

Until 23 May Faces Forward to the Pastthe Richmond and twickenham photographic society bring together nineteenth-century techniques with modern digital technologies in a series of portraits and other

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prints that evoke the evolution of the photographic mediumStables Galleryorleans house, riversidetwickenham tW1 3dJTues to Sat: 1:00 - 5:30pm, Sun: 2:00 - 5:30pmFree entry020 8831 6000

Until 6 JunePrivate Passion for Public Pleasuregain an insight into the fascinating collections that have come together to make up Richmond Borough art collectionOrleans House Galleryriverside, twickenham tW1 3dJTues to Sat: 1:00 - 5:00pm, Sun: 2:00 - 5:30pmFree entry020 8831 6000

Until 31 AugustHQ at 100 - Celebrating a Centenary of Rugby and events at Twickenham StadiumTwickenham Rugby Museumrugby road, twickenham tW1 1dZTues to Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pmSun: 11:00am - 5:00pm

£6, £4 concessions (includes museum and exhibition area)020 8892 8877

Thursday 8 April until Sunday 11 AprilTwickenham Art Circle’s Easter ExhibitionSt Catherine’s School Cross deep, twickenham tW1 4QJThurs to Sat:10:30am - 7:00pmSun: 10:30am - 5:00pm Free entry07798 571 039

F A M I l I e S

Friday 2 April until Monday 5 AprilEaster Activitiesa range of arts and craft activities will be available, including egg paintingRoyal Botanic GardensKew tW9 3aB9:30am - 5:30pm£13, £11 concession, children free020 7222 1234

Friday 2 April until Monday 5 AprilEaster Egg Huntexciting garden trail and activities for children with chocolate prizes

Ham Househam Street, ham tW10 7rS11:00am - 3:00pm£3020 8940 1950

Friday 2 April until Sunday 18 AprilEaster eggs-travaganzatake part in the duck decoy, join in the easter egg hunt and watch puppeteers and story tellersLondon Wetland Centre, Queen elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9Wt9:30am - 5:30pm

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Barnes GreenChurch road, Barnes SW1310:00am - 4:00pmFree entry07863 562 956

M U S I C ( C l a S S i C a l )

Sunday 11 AprilPeter Black (Guitar) and Paul Tucker (Piano)performing works by Brower, Barrios-mangore, villa lobos, cardoso albeniz, liszt, debussy, Bach and tuckerThe Dysart Arms135 Petersham road, PetershamtW10 7aa7:30pm£12 including a glass of wine07967 481 625

Saturday 17 AprilPlayers from The Centre for Young Musicianschamber music and solo works performed by players from the centre for young musicians, including works by haydn, mozart and sibeliusBarnes Music Society

riverside, twickenham tW1 3dJ2:30 - 3:30pm£8020 8831 6000

M A R K e T S

Every SaturdayBarnes Farmers’ Marketessex house, Station road SW1312noon - 4:00pmFree entry020 8878 5132

Every SaturdayRichmond Farmers’ Marketheron Square, richmond tW9 1tP11:00am - 3:00pmFree entry020 8878 5132

Every SaturdayTwickenham Farmers’ Marketholly road Car Park, twickenham tW19:00am - 1:00pmFree entry

Saturday 3 AprilArts and Crafts MarketBeautiful assortment of art and crafts on sale

£9.95, £7.40 concessions, £5.50 children, £27.75 family020 8409 4400

Sunday 4 AprilEaster Frivolitiesarts and crafts. suitable for over 4s. Orleans House Galleryriverside, twickenham tW1 3dJ2:00 - 3:30pmFree entry020 8831 6000

Sunday 4 April and Monday 5 AprilEaster Family Fun Trailseek out hidden easter eggs in this egg-cellent trail for the whole familyMarble Hill Houserichmond rd, twickenham tW1 2nL10:00am - 4:00pm£5, £4.30 concession, £2.50 child, £12.50 family020 8892 5115

Thursday 8 AprilEaster Bunny in the Woodstake part in an easter art activity and help catch the easter Bunny in the woods. suitable for under 8s. please book in advance.Orleans House Gallery

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Thursday 1 AprilPeter King (Alto Saxophone)Richmond and twickenham Jazz clubThe Crown Bar174 richmond road, twickenham tW1 2nh8:00 - 10:30pm£10, £9 concessions020 8286 3242

Sunday 4 AprilEaster Singers NightTwickenham Folk Clubthe cabbage patch67 London road, twickenham tW1 3SZ8:00pm£3, £2 musicians020 8991 5461

Thursday 8 April Annie Whitehead (Trombone)Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Clubthe crown Bar (see before)8:00 - 10:30pm£9, £8 concessions

Sunday 11 AprilDave Ellis and Boo HowardTwickenham Folk Clubthe cabbage patch (see before)

Barnes methodist churchStation road SW13 0nh8:00pm£10, £8 concessions020 8876 1563

Tuesday 20 AprilThe Mary Ryan Concertplaying works by mozart, prokofiev, tchaikovsky and BeethovenRichmond Concert Societyst margaret’s catholic church130 St margaret’s roadtwickenham tW1 1rL7:45pm£10, £5 concessions020 8941 9221

M U S I C ( Ja z z , R o C k , P o P )

Thursday 1, 8, 15 and 22 April Friday 2, 16 and 23 April Saturday 17 and 24 April Music at The Dysart ArmsThe Dysart Arms135 Petersham road, PetershamtW10 7aa7:45pmFree entry020 8940 8005

8:00pm£9, £8 in advance

Wednesday 14 AprilEel Pie Club 10th Birthday Partya special eel pie all-star night, led by the slide guitarist and co-owner of the club, tom nolanEel Pie Clubthe cabbage patch, 67 London road, twickenham tW1 3SZ8:30pm - Midnight£1107732 322 610

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Thursday 15 AprilPeter Long (Alto Saxophone and Clarinet)Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Clubthe crown Bar (see before)8:00 - 10:30pm£9, £8 concessions

Sunday 18 AprilGeorgie Fame and SonsRhythm and blues. plus support by the Robin Bibi BandEel Pie Clubthe live Roomtwickenham rugby Stadium, Whitton road, twickenham tW1 1dZ7:00 for 8:00pm£30, £27.5007732 322 610

Sunday 18 AprilEdwina Hayessupport: Janis haves with geoff havesTwickenham Folk Clubthe cabbage patch (see before)8:00pm£9, £8 in advance

Thursday 22 AprilSavannah Jazz BandThe Winning PostChertsey road, Whitton, twickenham tW2 6LS12noon - 2:30pm£7020 8894 4218

Thursday 22 AprilKaren Sharp (Tenor and Baritone Saxophone)Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Clubthe crown Bar (see before)8:00 - 10:30pm£9, £8 concessions020 8286 3242

Saturday 24 AprilBad InfluenceBluesceneThe Lion27 Wick road, teddington tW11 9dn8:30pm£7.50020 8977 3199

Sunday 25 AprilWillie Garnetts Big BandWith vocalist lesley christiane

Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Clubthe crown Bar (see before)7:00 - 10:00pm£7

Sunday 25 AprilBarron Bradysupport: Janis haves with geoff havesTwickenham Folk Clubthe cabbage patch (see before)8:00pm£8, £7 in advance

Wednesday 28 AprilThe Hampsters Play Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Topplease book in advanceEel Pie Clubthe cabbage patch (see before)9:00pm£10, £8 in advance

Thursday 29 AprilQuentin Collins (Trumpet)Richmond and Twickenham Jazz Clubthe crown Bar (see before)8:00 - 10:30pm£9, £8 concessions

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Saturday 3 AprilHarlequins Rugby Union v Newcastle FalconsTwickenham Stoop, Langhorn drivetwickenham tW2 7Sx3:00pm£10 - £400871 527 1315

Saturday 3 AprilOxford v Cambridge Boat Raceputney to mortlake

Hampton Court Palaceeast molesey Kt8 9au10:00am - 4:00pm£14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children, £38 family0870 752 7777

Saturday 17 AprilTurk Launches Boat Tripsto celebrate turks launches 300th anniversaryRiver thames, richmond tW9Contact for tripping scheduleFree entry020 8546 2434

Saturday 17 April and Sunday 18 AprilCabinet Secretsa unique opportunity to discover the lavish interiors of ham’s rare 17th century cabinet collectionHam Househam Street, ham tW10 7rS12noon - 4:00pmFree entry after admission to house020 8940 1950

S p e C I A l I N T e R e S T

Until 30 December Henry VIII: heads and heartstake part in henry viii and Kateryn parr’s wedding preparations and borrow a tudor cloak to feel the partHampton Court Palaceeast molesey Kt8 9au10:00am - 4:00pm£14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children, £38 family0870 752 7777

Friday 2 April until Monday 5 AprilHenry’s Women Weekends - Katherine of Aragon With fools, musicians and all manner of entertainmentHampton Court Palaceeast molesey Kt8 9au10:00am - 4:00pm£14, £11.50 concessions, £7 children, £38 family0870 752 7777

Friday 2 April until Monday 5 AprilTudor Cookeryexperience real life smells and sounds as history chefs prepare a feast fit for a king

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Mon to Sat: 7:45pmSat mat: 3:00pmThurs mat: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 apr£9 - £19020 8940 3633

Saturday 3 AprilOne Man Lord of the Ringscharles Ross recreates the enchanting world of middle-earth, armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imaginationRichmond Theatrethe green, richmond tW9 1QJ7:30pm£15 - £17020 8940 0088

Tuesday 6 April until Saturday 10 AprilBilly Elliot The Musicalsongtime theatre arts is proud to present a youth theatre adaption of this musical, set against the miners strike of 1894Richmond Theatrethe green, richmond tW9 1QJTues to Sat: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 3:00pm£11 - £19020 8940 0088

Twickenham Stoop (see before)6:00pm

Tuesday 13 AprilHampton and Richmond FC v Chelmsford CityBeveree Stadium (see before)7:45pm

Saturday 24 AprilHampton and Richmond FC v LewesBeveree Stadium (see before)3:00pm

Saturday 24 AprilLondon Wasps v Bath RugbyTwickenham Rugby Stadium rugby road, twickenham tW1 1dZ5:30pmContact for prices0871 222 2017

TH e ATR e pe R FOR M A NCeS

Until 29 MayTaking Stepsset on three floors of a crumbling house, in the space of a madcap 24 hours, this is an archetypal playOrange Tree Theatre1 Clarence Street, richmond tW9 2Sa

Putney SW154:30pmFree entry01225 323 518

Monday 5 AprilHarlequins Rugby League v Hull Kingston RoversTwickenham Stoop, Langhorn drivetwickenham tW2 7Sx2:00pm£5 - £300871 527 1315

Monday 5 AprilHampton and Richmond FC v St Albans CityBeveree Stadium, Beaver Close hampton tW12 2B3:00pm£11, £5 concession , £3 under 12s 020 8941 8238

Saturday 10 April Hampton and Richmond FC v Weston-Super-MareBeveree Stadium (see before)3:00pm

Saturday 10 April Harlequins Rugby League v St Helens

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T O U R S A N D W A l K S

Saturday 3 AprilMorning Walk in Bushy Parkmeet at diana Fountain car parkRSPBBushy park, teddington Kt8 9dd8:00amSmall charge020 8979 7552

Hampton Hill Playhouse90 high Street, hampton hill tW12 1nY7.45pmSat mat: 2.30pm£9, £15 for 2 performances020 8979 4596

Tuesday 20 April until Saturday 24 AprilStepping Outa hilariously funny and heart-warming play proves that in dancing, as in life, it’s always better to follow your own tuneRichmond Theatrethe green, richmond tW9 1QJTues to Sat: 7:45pmWed and Sat mats: 2:30pm£14 - £29020 8940 0088

Tuesday 27 April until 1 MayOh What a Lovely Wara motley collection of musicians, dancers, singers and clowns come armed with sketches, songs and stories for your entertainmentRichmond Theatrethe green, richmond tW9 1QJTues - Sat 7:45pmWed and Sat mats 2:30pm

Friday 9 April and Saturday 10 AprilLittle Shop of Horrors presented by starlight youth theatre companyHampton Hill Playhouse90 high Street, hampton hill tW12 1nY7.30pm£11, £8 concession020 8572 0475

Monday 12 April until Saturday 17 AprilDancing in the Streetsexperience the energy, emotion and electricity of motown, in a spectacular celebration of the music that came from the heart of detroitRichmond Theatrethe green, richmond tW9 1QJMon to Thurs: 7:45pmFri: 5:00 and 8:30pmSat: 4:00 and 7:45pm£12 - £31020 8940 0088

Monday 12 April until Saturday 17 April Hancock6 episodes over 2 nights, presented by ohads

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Sunday 18 AprilRiverside Walk from Richmond to Hammersmith7 miles. meet at Richmond stationRichmond Ramblersrichmond Station tW9 2na11:00amFree entry020 8748 0049

Wednesday 28 AprilCircular Walk around Bushy Park4 - 5 miles. meet at teddington stationRichmond Ramblersteddington Station tW11 9aa11:15amFree entry020 8977 2636

Wednesday 28 AprilWalk in Richmond Parkspecial isabella plantation walk. meet in Broomfield hill car parkFriends of Richmond ParkRichmond parkrichmond tW10 5hS10:00 - 11:30amFree entry020 8399 1548

Wednesday 7, 14, 21 and 28 AprilGarden Tourscomplimentary guided tours of ham’s 17th century formal gardensHam Househam Street, ham tW10 7rS1:00 and 2:00pmContact for prices020 8940 1950

Saturday 17 AprilSpring Bird Walk in Richmond Parkmeet at pembroke lodge car parkFriends of Richmond ParkRichmond parkrichmond tW10 5hS8:00 - 10:00amFree entry020 8392 9888

Saturday 18 AprilSponsored Riverside Ramble6 miles, meet at coach & horses. Raise money for your own charityKew Rotary Clubcoach & horses8 Kew green tW9 3Bh9:00amFree entry020 8948 2234

Saturday 3 AprilWalk in Richmond Parkmeet at Roehampton gate car parkFriends of Richmond ParkRichmond parkrichmond tW10 5hS10:00amFree entry020 8392 9888

Sunday 4 AprilRamble by Thames Path and Bushy Park7 miles. meet at Kingston stationRichmond RamblersKingston Station Kt1 1ug10:20amFree entry020 8748 0049

Tuesday 6, 13 and 20 AprilBehind the Scenes at Ham HouseFrom the attics to the cellars. a look at 400 years of servants’ world at ham houseHam Househam Street, ham tW10 7rS12noon - 12:45pm£8020 8940 1950

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Tuesday 27 April and Friday 30 AprilIdentifying Birds through Songlearn how to identify birds through song. please book in advanceLondon Wetland CentreQueen elizabeth Walk, BarnesSW13 9Wt10:00am£10 not including admission to the centre020 8409 4400

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W I l D l I F e A N D N AT U R e

Saturday 3 April until Sunday 18 AprilEaster Egg WatchJoin an egg Watch viewing and watch duck eggs develop in the centre’s incubator.London Wetland CentreQueen elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9Wt12noon£9.95, £7.40 concessions, £5.50 children, £27.75 family020 8409 4400

Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 21 AprilWalk with a Wardentour the grounds for an hour with one of the centre’s experts and find out about seasonal birds, migrations, plants and other interesting information about the centreLondon Wetland Centre, Queen elizabeth Walk, Barnes SW13 9Wt2:00pm£9.95, £7.40 concessions, £5.50 children, £27.75 family020 8409 4400

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