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  1. Address

    Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, London, TW11 9NN

    Telephone

    02089777558

    Teddington

    Dates

    From:
    18 Aug 2025to19 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00

    This is a two-session course occurring across two mornings, 10am-12noon, on both Monday 18th August and Tuesday 19th August 2025. From start to finish, this empowering course guides budding writers in seeing themselves as authors, with stories…

    Add Write Your Own Book! (Ages 7 - 12) to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    Twickenham Library, Garfield Road, Twickenham, London, TW1 3JT

    Twickenham

    Dates

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    21 Aug 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    18 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    16 Oct 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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    20 Nov 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

    Join other theatre enthusiasts for a reading of a chosen play and broaden your knowledge of excellent writing at this friendly and spirited reading group.

    Add Curtains up! A Play Reading Group to your Itinerary

  3. Address

    Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond, London, TW9 1TP

    Richmond

    Dates

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    26 Aug 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    23 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    28 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    25 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

    Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and…

  4. Address

    Ham Library, Ham Street, Richmond, London, TW10 7HR

    Telephone

    020 8734 3354

    Richmond

    Dates

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    2 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    7 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    4 Nov 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
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    2 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00

    Nurture your love of poetry and have a go at writing your own material under the expert guidance of local published poet Babs Lee.

    Each friendly and informal session will explore poetry from different authors, followed by a discussion over tea and…

    Add Riverside Poetry Group with Babs Lee to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, Greater London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    5 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15

    The legendary producer Glyn Johns, behind Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan joins us at the bookshop to discuss his book, career and the new exhibition coming to Books on the Rise!

    About Sound Man :

    In this entertaining…

    Add Sound Man: An Evening with Glyn Johns to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

    Join us for our fifth Poetry Open Mic of the year!

    Our Poetry on the Rise readings series is on a determined mission to bring the best contemporary poetry to Richmond and we would love for you to be a part of it! Join us for an evening of open mic…

    Add Poetry Open Mic to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    16 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join our monthly book club where we discuss the best Sci Fi & Fantasy!

    About Katabasis by R.F. Kuang:

    Two graduate students must set aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor's soul, perhaps at the cost of their own.

    Alice…

    Add Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club: Katabasis by R.F. Kuang to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    17 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:30

    Join us at the bookshop as we discuss writing romance fiction with Georgina Moore and Elaine Hastings!

    About River of Stars:

    Jo hasn't seen Oliver since that magical, life-changing summer when their idyllic island paradise was shattered. Growing…

    Add Writing Romance: Georgina Moore and Elaine Hastings In Conversation to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    18 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15

    Join us at Books on the Rise for a deep dive into the life of Roman emperor Septimius Severus with historian and archeologist Simon Elliott!

    About 'The African Emperor'

    Septimius Severus was Rome's black emperor. Born in the blistering heat of a…

    Add The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus with Simon Elliott to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

    From:
    19 Sept 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00

    Unlock Creativity with Mindful Journaling
    Join us for an inspiring workshop ran by local creatives, blending the art of creative writing with mindful journaling. For anyone looking to connect with their inner voice, express themselves creatively,…

    Add Mindful Writing Club: Unlock Creativity with Mindful Journaling to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    Olympic Studios, Barnes, London, SW13 9RP

    Telephone

    020 8741 0786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    21 Sept 2025Open 09:30 - 12:30

    Bestselling author Joanne Harris meets actress Patricia Hodge to discuss her new novel 'Vianne'- a
    heartwarming prequel to Joanne's bestselling 'Chocolat.' The event includes a special screening of the film based on the the original novel, starring…

    Add Barnes BookFest - Joanne Harris and Patricia Hodge to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    Books on the Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, London, TW10 6UB

    Telephone

    07465984454

    Richmond

    Dates

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    24 Sept 2025Open 19:00 - 20:15

    Join our monthly book club where we discuss the best literary fiction!

    About We Do Not Part by Han Kang

    Beginning one morning in December, We Do Not Part traces the path of Kyungha as she travels from the city of Seoul into the forests of Jeju…

    Add Contemporary Fiction Book Club: We Do Not Part by Han Kang to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Barnes, Barnes, London, SW13 9RP

    Telephone

    07768413000

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025to28 Sept 2025Open 16:00 - 20:00

    Barnes BookFest brings authors of all genres for a weekend programme of talks, books and lively debate, from politics and biography to bestselling fiction and debut novels. This year's speakers include William Boyd, Mishal Husain, Michael Morpurgo,…

    Add Barnes BookFest to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    St Mary's Church, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025Open 18:00 -

    Charlie Higson – author of the phenomenally successful Young Bond series – and Ian Fleming expert Simon Ward introduce a new collection of rarely seen work by Ian Fleming, creator of the iconic James Bond.  Talk of the Devil brings together articles…

    Add Ian Fleming Society - Talk of the Devil to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    St Mary's Church, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

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    26 Sept 2025Open 20:00 -

    Named the ‘patron saint of poetry’ (Carol Ann Duffy), Roger McGough takes to the stage with his excellent band of musicians to share some of his most memorable and thought-provoking poems. For more than sixty years, Roger has delighted generations…

    Add Roger McGough - The Collected Poems 1959 – 2024 to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF

    Telephone

    02088769885

    Barnes

    Dates

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    26 Sept 2025Open 16:00 -

    Writer/director Tama Matheson and author Dr Kate Vigurs discuss Nancy Wake, one of the Allies’ most formidable spies during World War II.  Nicknamed ‘the white mouse’ for her ability to evade capture; Nancy was brave, rebellious and on the Gestapo’s…

    Add Tama Matheson -  on ‘Nancy Wake’ to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    St Mary's Church, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    26 Sept 2025Open 16:00 -

    Bestselling author William Boyd discusses the background to his latest novel The Predicament, the electrifying sequel to Gabriel’s Moon. It is a masterful tale of suspense, loyalty, love and the dark temptations of spy craft. The reluctant spy…

  18. Address

    St Mary's Church, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 12:00 -

    Award-winning nature writer Adam Nicolson joins bestselling author and Guardian columnist Stephen Moss, to discuss ‘bird school’ and what the lives of ordinary birds can tell us about our relationship with the natural world. In Bird School, Adam…

    Add Adam Nicolson - Bird School to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Barnes Green Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 9HE

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 11:30 -

    In an age where everyone can find a statistic to prove their point, how do we know what to believe? London Business School professor and TED speaker Alex Edmans takes us on a sharp, revealing journey through the minefields of misinformation – where…

    Add Alex Edmans - May Contain Lies to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    St Mary's Church, Barnes, London, SW13 9HL

    Telephone

    02087410786

    Barnes

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 14:00 -

    Architectural specialist Clive Aslet analyses the contribution of HM King Charles III, whilst the Prince of Wales, to the debate on architecture.  In conversation with John Goodall, the architectural editor of Country Life, Clive discusses the many…

    Add Clive Aslet - King Charles III: 40 Years of Architecture to your Itinerary

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