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1. Dave Kelly and Christine Collister
A rare concert with The Blues Band founder Dave Kelly and folk singer Christine Collister presenting classic rock, pop, country, jazz and blues.
2. Twickenham Festival
Enjoy a host of events around the town, including a tug of war, craft fair, Eel Pie Island Jazz and Wine Tasting, as well as Church Street Goes Green (June 15β16) when the road is lawned a la English fΓͺte.
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3. Opening of all-weather courts
Come along to this formal opening of the clubβs new all-weather courts, including a special coaching masterclass by Dan Bloxham, former club member and now the head coach at the All England Club in Wimbledon.
4.Β Naked Bike Ride
The 16th annual WNBR London Naked Bike Ride is a popular, peaceful, public protest against car culture, designed to show the vulnerability of cyclists. It also aims to obtain rights for cyclists, protest against the global dependency on oil and celebrate body freedom. You can join the ride at various points, including at Clapham Junction and Kew Bridge.
5. Sentebale Audi Concert with Rita Ora
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Sentebale Audi Concert 2019 - web images
Sentebale Audi Concert 2019 - web images
An event to raise awareness and funds for the Sentebale charity, founded by their Royal Highnesses the Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso, to support children and young people affected by HIV and AIDS in Lesotho, Botswana and Malawi.
6. Midsummer cruise
Enjoy the music of jazz band Anacousis while tucking into a two-course buffet supper on board this cruise down the Thames to Tower Bridge and back. Set off in daylight but enjoy the return with the twinkling lights of London.
7. Get On Board β 2019
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BE RICHMOND β GET ON BOARD EVENT β 21 JUNE 2018
Get On Board is back! After the huge success of the Paddle Board plastic-clearing event in 2018, an even bigger event is planned for 2019.
8. Oaks to Acorns
Parents and grandparents can pass on their love of gardening to their children at special Acorns to Oaks events at a Squireβs near you. Grown-ups and their children will plant a strawberry and herb pot to take home, do a fun quiz together and enjoy a drink in the cafΓ©.
9. RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Fireworks at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show Preview Evening, 2nd July 2018.
Make the most of this yearβs festival (July 1-7) by booking tickets to the exclusive Preview Evening on Mon, July 1, 5pm-10.30pm. Enjoy all that the Festival has to offer before it opens to the public. Visitors will be first to explore the showground and enjoy a summer evening listening to live music. A magnificent fireworks display will add to the festivities.
10. Richmond Hill Open Gardens
Take a sneak peek at 14 gardens on the Hill which are opening their gates to visitors. Have a wander around and enjoy some restorative cake at St Mathias Centre. Proceeds go to Shooting Star Chase and the Holly Lodge Centre.Β
11. Polo in the Park
Enjoy the ultimate three-day polo celebration this month in an iconic location: there will be International Day (June 7), Ladies Day (June 8) and Finals Family Day (June 9). Expect to enjoy world-class polo, as well as great bars and restaurants, live music and DJs.
12. Chiswick Proms
A brand-new open-air music festival celebrating comedy, musical theatre and classical music takes place at Chiswick House & Gardens this month. The Chiswick Proms headliners include Jason Manford, Shappi Khorsandi and theatre star Ruthie Henshall. The weekend will climax with a full orchestra and a celebration of British music and flag-waving, with opera star Lesley Garrett.
