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Saturday 14 April at 11:00 St Anne’s Church, Kew Green Tate Britain curator, Caroline Corbeau-Parsons, gave an exclusive talk on her exhibition of works by French artists who sought refuge in 1870s London, when France was ravaged by the Franco-Prussian war and Paris Commune.  These artists, although outsiders, transformed the way in which London was...

Saturday 16 March 2019 at 19:30 St Anne’s Church, Kew Green A programme of well-known piano music by Chopin and Gershwin played by Viv McLean Programme Beethoven Sonata in C Sharp Minor Op. 27 No. 2 “Moonlight” Chopin        Nocturne in G Minor Op. 37 No. 1 Nocturne in E Flat Op. 9 No. 2 Scherzo...

Saturday 24 February 2018 at 11:00 St Anne’s Church, Kew Green Sir David Durie, KCMG, Knight of St. John Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar 2000-2003 gave a fascinating talk on the story of the Hospitaller Knights of St. John.  The talk was given to a capacity audience and an enjoyable lunch followed.

Saturday 12 May 2018 at 10:30, St Anne’s, Kew Green Lady Neale with our guest speaker, Professor Monique Simmonds A sell out event! Professor Monique S.J. Simmonds, the distinguished Deputy Director of Science at the Royal Botanic Gardens, gave us a hugely thought-provoking overview of the unique and diverse collections at Gardens.  It was intriguing...

Thursday 23 November 2017 at 19:30 71 Kew Green, Richmond TW9 3AH Esteemed musician, Jonathan Rees, played Bach’s C minor and D major suites on four-string and five-string cellos.  This event was generously hosted by Linda Pethick at her home on Kew Green with all proceeds going to The Friends of St Anne’s Church, Kew.

Saturday 18 November 2017 at 10:30 St Anne’s Church, Kew Green Julia Korner, the renowned fine art specialist and conservator, will explained the cleaning and re-gilding of the dome down to the altar, the hatchments, the church furniture and the cross on the dome undertaken in 2014.

George Goodwin, the celebrated international author of “Benjamin Franklin: The British Life of the American Founding Father” will give an insightful talk and book signing.  This event is being held in association with The Kew Bookshop. Tickets are available online:

A fund raising event provided by The Original Maids of Honour in aid of The Friends.  The evening will include a three course dinner, raffle and live entertainment provided by the Paul Williams Jazz Trio.  This exclusive event is limited to 50 guests, book your ticket online as soon as possible to guarantee your place....

Paul Davies, beer sommelier and part of the quality team at Fullers gave a brilliant guided tour of the Griffin Brewery on 19 August 2017. Paul gave a fascinating glimpse into British beer-making history from within London’s oldest brewery.

Friday 12 May 2017 at St Anne’s Church Paul Davies, trained beer sommelier and member of the quality team at Fuller’s gave a very comprehensive talk combined with an ample selection of the products described to allow the participants to appreciate their unique characteristics. The capacity audience was captivated by Paul’s insightful explanations and his...