Author Archives: Richard AH White

After their stunning performance at Christ Church last November Basil Alter, violinist, and Julian Chan, pianist, return on 19 June 2026 in the Friday evening concert series at 7pm. They will be performing Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No 1, Brahms Violin … Continue reading →

Today saw the launch of an English Heritage Blue Plaque to Amy Constance Gentry, was born in 1903 at 111 White Hart Lane in Barnes. The family later moved to 29 Thornton Road in Mortlake, where the Plaque is shown … Continue reading →

Local singer songwriter Lulu Ash is giving a concert in the Christ Church Summer Series on 5 June 2026. Lulu will be presenting an acoustic evening celebrating storytelling through song. Featuring a mix of originals and tributes to some of … Continue reading →

May 14th – Synthpop Classics Set List: Listen on Spotify Timings: 7-8:30pm (open mic), 8:30-9:30pm (jam), 9:30-10:30pm (open mic) Location: The Home Guard Club House, 76a Richmond Park Road Entrance: Members – Free, Guests £3

The Mortlake Community Chess Club is set to play a match against LIFTRPA at the school at 2pm on Thursday 18 June 2026. New recruits who may not have been able to get to sessions at Mortlake Hall are welcome … Continue reading →

Please keep your diaries free for the annual Big Sheen Clean on Sunday 17 May 2026

Key Dates for 2026 Community Sports Centre and Wimbledon Qualifying, 3rd May Community Sports Centre closesd for Qualifying build 1​st June Tickets for Qualifying on sale 2​2nd J​une – 2​5th June Qualifying Event for Wimbledon t2​7th J​une – 3rd J​uly LTA British ​9th J​uly – … Continue reading →

One has to ask whether a complete monopoly of elected LibDem members following Thursday’s voting is good for local democracy. Members’ treatment of any questioning of their decision-making was bad enough under the previous regime. The Leadership ran the Borough … Continue reading →