Category: Events 2017

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...

Pat Davies spoke to us about her time working for WRNS in the Second World War on Saturday 25 February.  She worked at coastal radio stations intercepting German naval messages, including Enigma coded messages.  The talk was followed by a light lunch.

Botticelli’s Venus and Mars in the National Gallery: Some New Discoveries and New Readings Saturday 1 April at 11:00 (10:30 for tea/coffee) at St Anne’s Church, Kew Green TW9 3AA Botticelli’s Venus & Mars (c.1480) is one of the most iconic pictures in the National Gallery, and a highly enigmatic example of his approach to...

Saturday 25 February 2017 at 10:30 with lunch A lunchtime talk by Pat Davies who worked for the WRNS during the Second World War intercepting German naval messages . Tickets are £15 which includes a light lunch. Friends can apply for a discount code which reduces the ticket price to £10.  Please request your discount code here or by...

SATURDAY 14 JANUARY 2017  The Iconic Biba Event held on  Saturday 14 January 2017, presented by The Friends of St Anne’s Kew, attracted over 60 people who enjoyed being taken down ‘The Biba Memory Lane’ by Lorraine Neale. Lorraine, who was privileged to have worked with Barbara Hulanicki OBE  in the innovative times and continues...