Author Archives: Richard AH White

Most drivers think of a 20mph limit as a gentle suggestion. A case heard at a south east London magistrates’ court this month shows just how wrong that assumption can be. A 59-year-old woman was caught driving at 28mph on … Continue reading →

Rhydian Tiddy, Ned Pettitt, Jack Myles and Cameron Bahmaie, seen performing in November 2025, make up the Funny Bones at Christ Church at 12 noon on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. Free entry, donations welcome.

Amy Gentry has long been a heroine of mine. She was born in White Hart Lane in Barnes and lived in Thornton Road in Sheen, hence my request to English Heritage to commemorate her with a Blue Plaque. My research … Continue reading →

Lulu Ash shows her talent in the first of the Christ Church Summer Concert Series – with guitarist Dave Mason

Saturday 6 June from 10:00am to 1:00pm The Hare & Hounds, 214-216 Upper Richmond Road West, SW14 8AH Free entry East Sheen Village is teaming up with The Hare & Hounds to host this year’s Saturday Garden Market. Back by … Continue reading →

and a second one on 27 June 2026 to be posted shortly

Community BlueScapes Fair – Help us spread the word  The Community BlueScapes Fair – a free, family-friendly event in Barnes – is happening soon and we would like to ask for your support in helping us promote it across your networks. The fair is part of the wider Community BlueScapes programme.  About Community BlueScapes Community BlueScapes is a DEFRA- funded partnership between London Borough of Richmond … Continue reading →

The Rt Revd Dr Martin Gainsborough, Bishop of Kingston, presided and preached at All Saints on Sunday. He is seen here with Fr Alex Barrow, Team Vicar at All Saints. Below parishioner Lorna Hawthorne speaks of her July drive with … Continue reading →

Richmond Council announced on 1 June 2026 as follows. Forest is a company which operates dockless electric bicycle rentals. We have a new agreement with Forest to be the sole operator of dockless rental e-bikes in Richmond upon Thames.  From … Continue reading →