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WHAT’ SON
In brief
MUSIC AT COURT
a73 It’s not all Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palacea73 Chestnut Sunday Park to Petersham Nurseries to
Bushy Park explain the medicinal properties
this summer. Once again, the walls will be alive
Witness the historic parade of local herbs. Admission £5.
with the sound of music, as the unmissable
along Chestnut Avenue of May 23, 3pm
Hampton Court Palace Festival returns once more
bands, classic cars and military Tel: (020) 8892 9227
vehicles, or check out a range
(June 2-13).
a73 Born Too Soon Gala Show
of stalls and rides. The event Now in its 17th year, the festival boasts
Richmond Theatre
dates from Victorian times,
Fundraising show to mark the
10 concerts, with something for every taste. World-
when the horse chestnut blooms
25th anniversary of Born Too
Faryl Smith famous tenor José Carreras opens the programme
peaked in May.
Soon, a charity supporting the (Jun 2), along with soprano Anna Leese and the
May 10, 12.30-4pm
families of babies receiving care runner-up from Britain’s Got Talent, rising opera sensation Faryl Smith.
www.royalparks.org.uk
on the neonatal unit at Kingston
Other highlights include performances by tenor Russell ‘the voice’ Watson,
Hospital. From £16.a73 Twickenham Regatta
Twickenham to Richmond May 17, 7.30pm
resurgent and influential 80s/90s band Level 42 – the
Twickenham Regatta turns 75 Box office: 0870 060 6651
group’s only London performance this summer – pop
this year, with races between
favourites Beverley Knight and Lemar, and Brit Award-
a73 Library Events
Eel Pie Island and Richmond
Libraries around the borough
winning singer-songwriter James Morrison. Violinist David
Bridge. A free enclosure at
Among the many and varied
Garrett gives an airing to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, while I’d
Buccleuch Gardens, on the
events at local libraries in May Do Anything finalist Rachel Tucker takes to the stage in the
finish line, offers jazz, barbecue
is a whole series for Adult
Best of Broadway. Finally, the Beethoven Festival Finale
and bar and picnic area, plus a
Learners Week. Highlights
brings down the curtain, with pianist Freddy Kempf,
prime spot to watch the action –
include an Introduction to
with race commentary.
violinst Chloë Hanslip, The Royal Philharmonic Concert
Buying and Selling on eBay at
May 23, 8.30am – 6pm
Orchestra and a fantastic fireworks display.
Lemar
East Sheen (May 14/15, 2pm).
www.twickenham-regatta.org
Other events at various times. The spacious palace grounds provide the perfect setting for pre-concert
www.richmond.gov.uk/librariesa73 From Henry VII to Henry VIII picnics. Alternatively, head to the elegant state apartments and dine like
Museum of Richmond
royalty, with a menu created exclusively for the event by the inimitable Gordona73 Scouting Centenary
Continuing the exhibition
St Anne’s Church, Kew Green
Ramsay and his catering , Absolute Taste.
celebrating the first two Tudor
The Kew Scout Group is holding
monarchs and their local links.
a73 Tickets available now. For prices, booking info and further details visit:
a special service to celebrate
Until Aug 29
100 years of scouting in Kew.
www.hamptoncourtfestival.com
In the Library Room (also in Old
May 9, 4pm
Town Hall), Clare Gittings of the
www.kewscouts.org.uk a73 As a musical bonus, accomplished singer Katriona Taylor performs a
National Portrait Gallery
sizzling mix of Latin, jazz and soul with her world-class musicians at a73 Richmond Park Reflections
presents her lecture The Portraits
The Belvedere, Pembroke The Bull’s Head, Barnes. That’s on May 9 at 8pm. Tickets £10.
of Henry VIII, exploring Henry’s
Lodge,
For booking and further info visit:
www.katrionataylor.com
representation in portraiture.
Richmond Park
Tickets £5, £4 for Friends.
An evening of music and poetry
May 7, 7pm
reflecting on Richmond Park, in
ON THE BALL
www.museumofrichmond.com
support of its special learning
a73 Spring is turning to summer.
resource, the Holly Lodge
a73 Twenty20 Cricket Match
And, as the Fairy Godmother
Kew Cricket Club, Kew Green
Centre. Tickets £30 including
would say: “You shall go to the
Kew Cricket Club hosts a match
wine and buffet supper.
in aid of A Wa Po, a local
June 2, 7pm
ball.” The annual May Fair Ball
charity fundraising for the
Tel: (020) 8948 3209
comes to Richmond Green on
establishment of a school for
Friday, May 8.
Actress Samantha Bond and TV presenter
a73 Kew 250
disabled children in Nigeria. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Glamorous, elegant and fun, the
John Stapleton at last year’s ball
May 21, 6pm Don’t forget that events marking
event starts promptly at 7pm with free rides on the Heritage Carousel. Sip
www.kewcc.co.uk the 250th anniversary of RBG
champagne in the marquee while taking part in the silent auction, with hot
Kew continue throughout 2009.
a73 Richmond Design Show
tickets and designer handbags up for grabs. You can also treat yourself to
Design Centre, George Road,
www.kew.org
some cool cocktails in the marquee from Richmond’s very own chic boutique
Richmond a73 Rugby Highlights
Planning to decorate or extend Twickenham Stadium
hotel, The Bingham. A gourmet four-course meal at 8pm is followed by John
your home? With a wide range The club season climaxes with
Postlethwaite’s fast-paced live auction. Then, dance the night away to live
of products, plus expert advice the Guinness Premiership Final
music from Higher Ground, back by popuar demand with their eclectic mix
on renovations, the Richmond (May 16, 5.30pm). Also check of rock and soul.
Design Show has it all. out the Emirates Airline London
Proceeds from this year’s event will be shared between Richmond Carers –
May 8-10, 10am – 5pm Sevens (May 23 & 24).
(Fri/Sat), 10am – 3pm (Sun)
www.rfu.com
provider of vital support for unpaid carers in the borough – The Royal Ballet
www.architect–yourhome.com/
School in Richmond Park and the Community and Education Outreach
a73 May Fair Open Day
designshow
The Palm Centre, Ham
Programme at the Orange Tree Theatre.
a73 Pick Your Own Drugs Herb Walk Browse for jewellery, gift cards, Tickets cost £120, or £1,200 for a table of 10. They’re selling fast, so get in
Twickenham to Petersham the centre’s latest Mediterranean
now to be sure of a merry May. For further details call: (020) 8940 0141
Medical herbalist Jo Dunbar of plants and much more.
Botanica Medica, St Margaret’s,
a73 Next day (May 11), also on the Green, check out a wide range of free
May 3, 10am – 5pm
leads a walk from Marble Hill
www.palmcentre.co.uk
entertainment at Richmond’s famous May Fair. Roll up and enjoy!
Email:
listings@sheengate.co.uk or post events info on our website:
www.richmondmagazine.co.uk. Art p69; theatre p65; artsrichmond p59
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