Author Archives: Richard AH White

How many book clubs are there in the local area? What are they reading – and why? Do they share thoughts with other book clubs? AND the $64K question, do they spend more time discussing the book or the food … Continue reading →

Walls Have Ears: A secret life of spies, deception and British Intelligence Location: St Mary’s Church, Barnes Thursday, 19 February 2026, 8pm Dr. Helen Fry is an English historian who specialises in World War II, focusing particularly on espionage and the … Continue reading →

Sheen House and the Barnes Home Guard Club 19/03/2026 8:00 pm Location: All Saints Church, East Sheen Speaker: Richard White

19/02/2026 8:00 pm Walls Have Ears: A secret life of spies, deception and British Intelligence Location: St Mary’s Church, Barnes Lecturer: Helen Fry

The Mortlake Mash Up project encourages Mortlake residents to think about how their area could be improved and how it could become a more cohesive and engaged area with a thriving centre. Kew 2026 Orchid Festival This year the orchid festival has been … Continue reading →

Roll over Richard Osman, local author Harry Armfield has written an engaging and exciting murder mystery set in East Sheen. Part domestic comedy, part thriller, ‘Murder on the School Run’ is a sparkling new addition to the cosy crime genre. … Continue reading →

East Sheen is developing a lively music scene. You will have read on this blog about the monthly Sheen Live Jam sessions at the Barnes Home Guard Club. But there’s more. Another initiative which shares the same vibe and many … Continue reading →

Little Panda Chinese New Year of the Horse performance celebration. and Xiaoyu Shi , Mandarin Teacher