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THE ROGER MCGOUGH

POETRY COMPETITION

Arts Richmond invites entries to a poetry Competition to be judged by Roger McGough CBE FRSL. Enter poems up to 200 words. The Theme is ‘Time’ Prizes for entrants over 16 years of £200, £100 and £50 A Panel appointed by Arts Richmond will select 40 poems to be judged by Roger McGough who will choose the winners. He will present the prizes at the Book Picnic on 12th May. The final 40 poems will be printed in an anthology to mark the event. Rules and regulations - The competition is for original unpublished poems. - Type poems clearly on single sides of A4 - A poem title must be written at the top of each entry

- Your name must not appear on the manuscript. - Include an entry form, which may be downloaded from the Arts Richmond website, with each entry www.artsrichmond.org.uk and then click on “Events” and “Roger McGough Poetry competition” - Send entries as attachments by email to info@artsrichmond.org.uk - please enter “Roger McGough Poetry comp” in title. - All entries sent in by post must be attached to the completed entry form - Ensure that you keep a copy of your work as poems cannot be returned. - Entry fee is £4.00 per poem or three poems for £10 - Deadline is Friday 29th March at 12.30pm The copyright of each poem remains with the author. However, by entering the competition, authors of the winning poems grant the organizers of the Arts Richmond Poetry Competition the right to publish and/or use them in promotional displays. The judges’ decisions are final.

Dates for your diary

Tue 7 to Fri 11 May “TIME” ARTS RICHMOND’S

BIENNIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

EXHIBITION at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College Sat 11 May ARTS RICHMOND’S AFFORDABLE

ART TENT at Richmond May Fair on the Green Sun 12 May ARTS RICHMOND’S BOOK

PICNIC. “Joinedupwriting” by Roger McGough CBE FRSL

Visual Arts

Orleans House Gallery : 28 Feb to 28 April Cathy

Cooper: Life Through a Lens orleanshousegallery.org

Fountain Gallery, East Molesey, open Tue to Sun 11.30am to 5.30pm: From Tue 2 to Sun 14 April Marielle

What’s On

Arts & Culture in and around Richmond upon Thames

April 2019

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Schram The rhythm of my feet is in my hands; solo exhibition.Paintings prints and collages; from Tue 16 to Sun 28 April Linda Walsh exhibiting with Sue Roche.Vividly coloured textile pieces interpreting gardens and landscapes in excitingly rich textures, plus Sue Roche’s fabulous photographs; from Tue 30 April to Sunday 12 May Duet An artistic dialogue between painter Yulia Robinson and sculptor Caroline Sayer. In their new show they have worked together to create a collection that reflects each other’s love of colour, texture and form in a mix of abstract and figurative art. fountaingallery.co.uk

Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society: Thu 4 April at 8pm Polina Plotnikova is a real master of still life and flower photography and her talk to Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society on is expected to be extremely popular. The talk will be held at St. Luke’s Kew Community Centre, the Avenue, Kew. Non members welcome - admission charge £4. Or if you are interested in joining the society, then we are happy to offer a free ‘taster’ evening; More than 500 photographs will go on display at Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society’s annual exhibition at The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington from Thu 11 to Mon 22 April. Opening times are from 10.30 to 5.30, every day including Easter Bank Holidays. Admission is £2 (children free). Find out more on website. rtps.org.uk.

Twickenham Art Circle: Sat 27 and Sun 28 April from 9.30am to 5pm Spring Exhibition - Affordable art in a

wide variety of media and styles. At The Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN Free admission & catalogue. twickenhamartcircle.org.uk

The Bowman Gallery, 9 Worple Way, Richmond, TW10 6DG: open Tue to Fri, from 12 noon until 6pm, Sat 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 Abroad offer a £50 discount per booking for all members of Arts Richmond. artholidaysabroad.com

Drama

Orange Tree Theatre: Fri 8 Mar to Sat 20 April at 7.30pm plus matinees. Blood Knot By Athol Fugard. Morrie returns to Port Elizabeth to live with his brother Zach. They share childhood memories of their mother, yet have wildly contrasting life experiences due to their different fathers; Sun 7 April at 4pm Wendy Cope; Sat 27 April to Sat 1 June

at 7.30pm plus matinees Out of Water A new play By Zoe Cooper. orangetreetheatre.co.uk

OSO Arts Centre: Tue 2 to Sat 6 April at 8pm (Sat matinee at 4pm) Murder on Cue. The premiere of a murder mystery play by Robin Jennifer Miller; Thu 11 and Fri 12 April at 8pm Unholier Than Thou Jokes and stories about being a non-believer by comedian and former religious studies teacher Kevin Precious; Tue 30 April to Fri 3 May at 8pm Boris Rex The story of Boris Johnson retold as a Shakespearean tragicomedy. The OSO on Barnes Green SW13 0LF osoarts.org.uk

Q2 Players: Thu 11 to Sat 13 April 7.45pm and 2.30pm The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde directed by Sarah Hill. In Spring 2019, Q2 Players will be “displaying signs of triviality” when they stage the Oscar Wilde comedy The Importance Of Being Earnest. Packed with frivolous courtships and serious Bunburying, this classic farce is the perfect antidote to the April showers. £10 standard, £9 concessions. At the National Archives, Kew. Tickets: seaty.co.uk/earnest or email tickets@q2players.org.uk or phone 07957 587230. q2players.org.uk

Rose Theatre, Kingston: Thu 4 to Sat 6 April at 7.30pm Rotterdam by John Brittain; Wed 10 to Sun 21 April at various times The Cat In The Hat; Tue 23 Apr - Sun 12 May at various times Captain Corelli's Mandolin; Sun 28 April at 7.30pm An Evening of Eric and Ernie. rosetheatrekingston.org

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Teddington Theatre Club Open morning Sat 6 Apr: 10.00am to 12.00pm. Hampton Hill Theatre 90 High Street, Hampton Hill, TW12 1NZ. teddingtontheatreclub.org.uk

Blue Fire Theatre Co. at Tara Theatre Mon 22 and Tue 23

April. An Easter treat to celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday -Kemp’s Jig the one man show depicting the 125 mile Morris dance from London to Norwich undertaken by Shakespeare’s forgotten clown, Will Kemp. A “horrible histories” for grown ups, Kemp’s Jig makes Shakespeare accessible by sending him up – his woeful lack of a sense of humour is a running joke throughout the play - and also gives an insight into the unglamorous side of life in Tudor England. tara-arts.com

NB: Some productions have audio-described performances. Check websites for full details or contact Arts Richmond for help.

Film

Richmond Film Society: The season continues with 'Faces, Places' (France) on 2 April at 8:00pm, 'Sweet Country' (Australia) on 16 April at 8:00pm and 'Truman' (Spain) on 30 April at 8:00pm. Films are screened at The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BE. Members go free. Non-member tickets available in advance from The Exchange’s Box Office (020 8240 2399), online at http://exchangetwickenham.c

o.uk/events/ or on the night (cash only). richmondfilmsoc.org.uk/

Dance

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Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance: Creative dance classes for children and young people on Saturdays for ages 2 ½ -18 years at Clifton Lodge, St Margarets. Adult ballet, contemporary and yoga classes are also available weekday evenings and on Saturdays. Sign up now for a free trial class. Email classes@rambertschool.org.uk or call 020 8892 9960. rambertschool.org.uk/participation

Music

Loki Music: Wed 27 Mar to Sat 6 April Oranges and Ink is a new play dramatising the lives and work of two of the most prominent women of the Restoration era: Aphra Behn and Nell Gwyn. It runs in the Tristan Bates theatre in central London and will include music of the period recorded by The Lovekyn Consort. lokimusic.co.uk

Teddington Choral Society: Sat 6 April at 7.30pmTeddington Choral Society Spring Concert will perform Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle and a performance

of Easter Hymn from the Opera Cavalleria Rusticana by Mascagni under the baton of their new Musical Director Julian Collings. Phil Culling on piano and Benedict Lewis-Smith on harmonium and will feature soprano Elizabeth Skinner, mezzosoprano Judy Brown, tenor John Findon and bass Jon Stainsby. At All Saints Church, Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1JP.Tickets: £15 (free under 16) email infoteddchoral@gmail.com or from Eventbrite (Teddington Choral Society Petite Messe Solennelle) teddingtonchoralsociety.com

Putney Choral Society: Sat 13 April at 7pm Director, Christopher Braime presents Rossini: Stabat Mater Haydn: Harmoniemesse at St Paul’s Church, Augustus Road, SW19 6EW Professional soloists and orchestra. Ticket £15 to include free programme, glass of wine or soft drink and nibbles. Contact Shirley Chapman on 07968 209245 or buy at the door putneychoralsoc.org.uk

Barnes Music Society: Mon 8 April at 7.30pm - Luca Luciano clarinet & Yuki Osedo piano. Brahms Sonata in F minor for clarinet & piano, Op.120 No.1; Schumann Phantasiestücke for clarinet & piano, Op.73; Berio Lied for clarinet solo; Debussy Petite pièce for clarinet & piano; Luciano Clarinet Sonata No.8 in one movement (World premiere); Neapolis & Homages to Debussy, Puccini & Poulenc. At the Old Sorting Office, 49 Station Rd, Barnes, SW13 0LF Tickets (for non-members) available at the door £15, £12 concessions, £6 students, or in advance from www.WeGotTickets.com. Details see website or phone 8876 1563. barnesmusicsociety.org.uk

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Langdon Down Centre: Sat 20 April at 7.30pm. The Magnificent Music Hall. Jan Hunt and her Magnificent Music Hall are back at Normansfield Theatre, as part of their spring tour. Tickets are £18 and £16 for concessions. Book on website or order by phone on 0333 1212 300. Langdon Down Centre, 2a Langdon Park Teddington TW11 9PS. langdondowncentre.org.uk

SHOWCOACH Top quality trips with

like-minded companions

APRIL Guided tour of the Royal Albert Hall Thursday 25 April JUNE Residential 3 night trip to Yorkshire visiting places of note AUGUST Performance at Chichester Theatre

Members of Arts Richmond may invite one guest per visit to accompany them. See website or booking form in Arts Richmond’s mailing Instant Opera: On Sat 27 April at 7.30 pm they present their Spring Opera Gala at Twickenham's new Exchange Theatre. Following their enormously successful opera galas and full productions last year, this event features ten wonderful guest soloists and

the Instant Opera orchestra and chorus performing operatic masterpieces by Puccini, Bizet, Rossini, Mozart, Handel, Verdi, Strauss, Gilbert and Sullivan and many more. Tickets £18 or £15 for three or more, or for concessions. Bookings go online at: www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk.

or phone: 0208 240 2399 Tickets also available at the door. Campfire Choir is recruiting new members now! They are a very relaxed singing group for adults that meet weekly for fun, sociable and authentic musical campfire gatherings... indoors! If you enjoy singing, good music, good company and a good fun time, this is the place for you. No audition or experience required. Sessions run every Tuesday evening from 8pm-9.30pm during term time at Cambrian Community Centre in Richmond. Membership is just £96 per 12-week term. For more information contact Odette: T. 07739 361 107 email campfirechoir30@gmail.com campfirechoir.com Vocal Tonix Community Singing Group: Sing Along, socialise with this weekly singing group hosted by Twickenham vocalist Shelle Luscombe. No singing ability needed whatsoever. All welcome! Every Thursday 1.30-3.30pm ETNA Community 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, 45 The

Avenue, 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

Ella's Choir: Meets weekly on Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm at St Mary's University (Room G3), Waldegrave Road, TW1 4SX. In aid of charity React. To enquire email helenastrid@gmail.com

In Flagrante choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 - 9.30pm. Venue : St. Anne’s church hall, Kew Green, TW9 3AA. All are welcome to come along to meet, and sing along with, the choir. They have a fun time working on a wide range of songs - a love of music and ability to hold a tune is all that’s required! No audition. Our Musical Director is the renowned Eamonn O’Dwyer www.eamonnodwyer.com. For further details of the choir, and our end of term performance on Thursday 4th April, contact Cathy Jago on catherine@cjhenergy.co.uk

Magna Carta Chorus: Men’s four-part harmony A cappella chorus rehearses on Thursday evenings from 8-10pm at The White House,45 The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RN. New members always welcome. Contact: Dennis Counsel, Chorus Secretary on 01344 843522 email dennis@stillriver.plus.com

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

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Rock, Jazz & Folk

Folk on the Green: Sat 30th Mar Folk on the Green concert at The United Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham Green. Cost £12 on the door or to book contact Barry Buttenshaw on barryandcarol@Hotmail.co.uk Refreshments available. Mood Indigo: Thu 4 April at 8pm: Alan Barnes and Terence Collie Jazz Duo Concert - 1901 Arts Club, 7 Exton Street, Waterloo London SE1 8UE; Fri 12 April at 8.30pm: Janet’s Jazz Night with Terence Collie Trio featuring Rob Lavers on sax and Karl Charity on vocals plus Jam Session. Jazz Cafe Posk, 283 King Street, Hammersmith W6 0RF; Sun 14 April 7.45 pm. Celebrating Wayne Shorter with the Terry Seabrook Quintet. Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5QF; Sunday 28th, 7.30pm: Jazz On The Plaza - Duo Concert with Terence Collie and guest TBA. moodindigoevents.co.uk

Mark's Jazz Sessions: Wed 3rd April at Strawberry Hill Golf Club, TW2 5SD. 'Jazz Spectacular' featuring Alan Barnes on saxophone and Bruce Adams on trumpet. These two popular UK jazz stars join Mark Aston (saxophone), Alan Berry (Piano), Terry Davis (Bass) and Matt Skeaping (Drums) for an evening of top quality jazz. Tickets £10 online at http://buytickets.at/marksmusic, or phone Mark on 07799

582337 to reserve. Tickets also on the door if spaces. Eel Pie Club: at The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ.Doors 8:30pm. Music 9-11pm (unless otherwise advertised). Thu 4 April Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) - Wishbone Gold - Spring Tour 2019 - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash. £1; Thu18 April The Troy Redfern Band Troy Redfern's star has been rising fast in the blues world, and the buzz has continued to build with the release in 2017 of his critically acclaimed album, "Dirt Blues Ritual". £11. eelpieclub.com TwickFolk: at The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ. Sun 7 April Singaround (unplugged and informal); Sun 14 April Odette Michell (CD Launch) - well crafted songs, beautifully sung; Sun 21 April Easter Singaround - join in, or just listen; Sun 28 April John Kirkpatrick - master musician with a wealth of songs and tunes. twickfolk.co.uk Twickenham Jazz Club: Patchworks Bar 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ. See website for future gigs. twickenhamjazzclub.co.uk

Landmark Arts Centre: Sat 6 April at 7.30pm American Troubadours Performed By Alistair Sherwood. Featuring songs by artists as prolific and influential as James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Paxton, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson from one of America’s most creative musical periods. Tickets: £13 adults / £12 concs / £11 LAC

Members. At Ferry Road Teddington TW11 9NN. landmarkartscentre.org

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: 2 March 2019 – 9 May 2019 Discover the history of the Hounslow gunpowder mills during the First World War in this pop-up exhibition from the London Wildlife Trust. This exhibition was created by the London Wildlife Trust with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. 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

Turner’s House Trust: 40 Sandycoombe Road, Twickenham TW1 2LR. ‘Turner’s Titles’ : The Friends Of Turner’s House Spring Lecture Wednesday 27 March 8pm (drinks from 7.30pm) Hyde Room, York House,

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Richmond Road, TW1 3AA.Nick Powell, the Secretary of the Turner Society, will look at the methods employed to identify/explain Turner’s works from his lifetime to the present day. What counts as a title? What is the purpose of the title? What is the title’s effect on the viewer? No booking required. Members £1; guests £6. Booking advised. Telephone 020 8892 5485. turnershouse.org

Ham House: The Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt will run from Sat 6 - Mon 22 Apr, 10-5pm (last trail sold at 4.30pm). See website for details. nationaltrust.org.uk/hamhouse

Walks, Talks & Courses

Borough of Twickenham Local History Society: Mon 1 April at 8pm. Archivist and librarian Dr Jonathan Oates talks about the Twickenham Suffragettes. St Mary’s Church Hall, Twickenham. Non-members and guests £2.50. botlhs.co.uk

The Exchange: Thu 4 April Dad’s Army Radio Show at 8pm £16/£14 (concs); Thu 25 April Lee Nelson: Serious Joker at 8pm £20 ; Tue 2 April, Tue 16 April and Tue 30 April Richmond Film Society (see Film section for details). exchangetwickenham.co.uk

Garrick’s Temple: Sat 6 April 10:00am - 6:00pm Shakespeare In Philosophy; Seminar 1; Fri 19 April at 7.30pm Loki concert 2: The

Lovekyn Consort : ‘Music for Shakespeare’s birthday'; Sat 20 April at 3pm Richmond Shakespeare Society celebrates Shakespeare’s birthday. Hampton Court Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2EJ. garrickstemple.org.uk

Richmond Local History

Society: Mon 8 April at 8pm

Two short talks: Andrea

Pottson Researching the

church of St Mary Magdalene

and Dr. Robert Wood on

Vicenzo Lunardi’s ascent from

Richmond in a hot air balloon.

At the Duke Street, Richmond.

Visitors welcome £4 donation. richmondhistory.org.uk

Poetry Performance at the Adelaide Pub 57 Park Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 OAU. Entry costs £2.00 plus purchase of drink from the bar. Sun 7 April from 6pm-8.30pm. Read your own poetry or just come along and listen. Please contact Anne Warrington on warringa@blueyonder.co.uk if you would like to reserve a spot to read a poem.

Borough of Twickenham Local History Society: Mon 1 April The Twickenham Suffragettes – lecturer Dr Jonathan Oates. Meeting at St Mary’s Church Hall, Twickenham. Non-members and guests £2.50. botlhs.co.uk The Arts Society Richmond: Tue 2 April The Art of the Classic French Paperweight Speaker: Simon Cottle Together with fine paperweight examples, the methods of manufacture will be clearly demonstrated, set against the turbulent nature of society in mid 19th century France. Please note – this was

originally going to be the June lecture. At Duke Street Church, Duke Street, Richmond TW9 1DH. theartssocietyrichmond.org

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Drink and Harlots in Art’. The two subjects are often interwoven in the work of many artists including Hogarth, Rowlandson, Cruikshank, Degas, Lautrec, Picasso and others. Lecturer: John Iddon At The American University in London, Queen’s Road, Richmond TW10 6JP. richmondartsociety.com

Richmond Society: Thu 25 April – Speaker Meeting: Church of St Mary Magdalene 800th Anniversary Meet Reverend Wilma Roest in the church to see the restoration work taking place there and learn what the future holds for this important Richmond landmark. 7:30 pm in St Mary Magdalene, Paradise Road, Richmond TW9 1SN Hot and cold drinks are available from 7:00 pm Meetings are free to Members. Non-members are welcome for a £2 donation. richmondsociety.org.uk

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: VICE PRESIDENTS John Coombs Pam Frazer Sandra Green Edie Purdue David Ward

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