Monday, 8th October	11.00 - 12:00 The Museum of Richmond and Libraries Poetry Reading Group present a morning of poetry inspired by: Music    With Fiona Pearson. Feel free to bring along your own poem. Free, no ticket required
	Friday, 12th October	14.00 Exhibition Talk Local Composers of the 20th Century Ray Ellis delivers this fascinating talk on some of Richmond’s local composers of the last century including Arnold, Howells and Holst, illustrated with musical excerpts. £2 donation welcomed, ticket required.
	Friday, 19th October	11.00 - 12:30 (meeting at the Museum for tea and coffee at 10.30) Musicians in Richmond Walk Led by Alan Sherriff of the Richmond Heritage Guides, this magical music mystery tour explores the parts of Richmond with musical associations. £3 Supporters / £4 non-Supporters including refreshments Ticket required
	Monday 29th – Wednesday 31st October and Friday, 2nd November	10.00 – 12.00 Half Term Family Workshops Art and craft activities inspired by the current exhibition. Call 020 8332 1141 for more information.
	Wednesday, 31st October	18.00 Musicians on Film Season The Jazz Singer (1927; certificate U); (88 mins approx) The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy his father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer. Starring Al Jolson, May McAvoy and Warner Oland. Free but £3 donation welcomed, ticket required.
	Thursday, 1st November	11.00 – 12.00 The Museum of Richmond and Libraries Poetry Reading Group present a morning of poetry inspired by: All Saints With Fiona Pearson. Feel free to bring along your own poem. Free, no ticket required.
	Saturday, 3rd November	14.00 Exhibition Talk: Making Music with John Hullah Brown Kay Horowitz (MBE), founder of the Youth Music Centre, Hampstead, talks about her childhood music lessons with local music teacher and instrument maker, John Hullah Brown and how these led to her becoming a professional musician with the English Chamber Orchestra, the Halle Orchestra and the Liverpool Philharmonic. £2 donation welcomed, ticket required
	Saturday, 3rd November	19.30 at Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham, TW1 3AA Big Band Blitz An Aspects Productions event. Step back in time, return to the 1940s and dance the night away at this year’s Big Band Blitz, with the Jon Bennett Big Band and special showbiz guests. £19.00 Supporters and concessions / £22.00 full price  Call 020 8332 1141 for more details and booking information.
	Thursday, 8th November	14.00 Exhibition Talk Royal Minstrels to Rock and Roll An introduction to the exhibition with Sue Barber, Museum Curator. £2 donation welcomed, ticket required.
	Thursday, 15th November	19.30 for 19.45 Richmond Society Lecture: Musicians in Richmond Howard Greenwood, Artistic Advisor of the acclaimed Richmond Concert Society, reveals famous musicians who lived in the borough, including Stuart, J.C. Bach, Arnold, Howells, Holst, and Panufnik. Taking place at: Vestry Hall, 21 Paradise Road. Free to Richmond Society members - non-members are welcome for a donation of £1.
	Tuesday, 20th November	14.00 Exhibition Talk: From Bach to the Beatles Some Reminiscences from Adam Ridley Adam and Annabel Ridley, Richmond residents, sang under Sir David Willcocks in the Bach Choir for many years and toured the world with him and that famous choir. A highlight for them was singing at the Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana. During those 52 years, the choir provided the backing for two highly successful recordings of The Rolling Stones (“Honky Tonk Woman”) and Marianne Faithfull (“Yesterday”) the results of which were not quite as might have been expected and, indeed, cost The Rolling Stones dear! £2 donation welcomed, ticket required.
	Wednesday, 28th November	18.00 Musicians on Film Season: Shine (1996; certificate 12); (105 mins approx) Based on a true story, this Oscar-winning film tells the story of pianist, David Helfgott who, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim. Starring Geoffrey Rush. Free but £3 donation welcomed, ticket required.
		Building the Borough
	Thursday, 6th December	14.00  Exhibition Talk: Building the Borough: Richmond Curators of the current exhibition talk about the developments of Richmond. £2 donation welcomed, ticket required.
	Monday, 10th December	11.00 - 12:00 Exhibition Talk: The Museum of Richmond and Libraries Poetry Reading Group present a morning of poetry inspired by: Victorian Christmas With Fiona Pearson. Feel free to bring along your own poem. Free, no ticket required.
	Tuesday, 11th December	14.00 Exhibition Talk: Building the Borough: Twickenham Curators of the current exhibition talk about the developments of Twickenham. £2 donation welcomed, ticket required

Booking Information for Events 
 

Event tickets are available by post or collection from the Museum of Richmond,
Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, TW9 1TP.  Tel: 020 8332 1141.

Please complete the booking form and return it to the Museum with a stamped
addressed envelope.

For more information on any of the events, please call Phillippa Heath on
020 8332 1141.
See here for the booking form.

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