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Last updated 31 August 2010 A list of what's on within 30 minutes' walk of the High Street, with the accent on entertainment and interest. Links to other websites will open in a new window. If you would like to list an event or some regular weekday entertainment please email the webmaster. |
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Particular events to note:
Wednesday 25 August and 29 September 20.00 THE ANGEL - CLASS COMEDY Recent occasions sold out - tickets available for these evenings, acts tba. Visit website, ticketsSaturday 4 September10.30-15.30 Sandown Park Toy Collectors Fairover 500 stalls of toys, trains and models; working model railway layouts; free expert toy valuations from auctioneers Bonhams and others. Admission £5 Adults, £4.50 Pensioners, £2 Children (under 5 free)
Full Racing programme at Sandown Park
Sunday 12 September 10.00 at Giggs Hill Green - Harry Hawkes 8 - timed 8 mile run for club and fun runners, raises funds for charity. Children's race too. Further details and on line entry at www.hh8.org.uk
Thursday 16 September 18.30 onwards Ship Hotel, Weybridge: ELMBRIDGE WOMEN IN BUSINESS nonprofit group networking event with business advice from expert panel of successful businesswomen. link.
Sunday 19 September 19.30 VERA FLETCHER HALL JAZZ ON A SUMMER EVENING Jake Fryer (Ronnie Scotts and the London Jazz Festival) and his top line up of saxophone, trumpet and trombone with full rhythm section and guest vocalists play jazz classics by Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter...Licensed bar. TICKETS £9 (under 16 years free) from Joan Leifer 0844 884 8832 and THE PRO SHOP, 52 High Street, Thames Ditton.
Full programme and booking details at VERA FLETCHER HALL
Saint Nick's
Friday and Saturday will see a wide variety of flower arrangements, on the theme of ‘A Harvest of Psalms’, not only from St Nicholas’ regulars but also from other local churches and friends. On Saturday a programme of music will be performed by members of the Kingston Philharmonia and others. Refreshments will be available.27 - 31 October 10.00 - 18.00 daily Hampton Court Palace Clore Centre: EXHIBITION. Selection of rarely-seen botanical paintings from the Palace archive, and paintings by members of the HCP Florilegium Society which exists to record the collection of plants grown at the palace, especially those of historical interest. Some are by Annie Patterson, until recently a Thames Ditton resident for over 20 years.
On the Saturday evening visitors will also be able to take a Tango lesson from Claire Daw and her partner, in the Church Hall nearby. This will be followed by a light supper and more dancing when everyone will be able to practise their new-found skills. Tickets for the Tango Evening and Supper will cost £15.00.
On Sunday 3rd October there will also be a Harvest Festival service in St Nicholas’ Church at 10:00am, a popular service for the whole family. At the Evensong service at 6:30pm the London Gallery Quire will provide music. This band of singers and instrumentalists, based in the City of London, perform West Gallery Music of the eighteenth century, often very lively and joyful. This will be the finale to the Festival. A retiring collection will be taken after Evensong at 6:30pm. Proceeds from these events will go towards the £200,000 urgently needed for restoration work in and around the Church. All are very welcome.
Full programme of events at Hampton Court Palace - though it is not always easy to find things and quite a few events aren't on their website.
All Bushy Park events
Full Events programme at Sandown Park
Odeon, Esher current films
Wider Elmbridge area ( within 15 mins drive):
What's on at the Rose Theatre, Kingston.
Elmbridge Museum (in Weybridge).
RC Sherriff Trust - supports and lists arts projects around Elmbridge.
Rose Theatre, Kingston's programme. Tea Dances at the Rose - free - see Sundays below.
Event programme at the Fountain Gallery - Bridge Road opposite Hampton Court station.
Thames Concerts charity organises annual series of high quality classical music concerts in Kingston
Kingston People - some things on in and around nearby Kingston
Elmbridge Borough Council's events list (mainly the programme of Healthy Walks).
Painshill Park calendar of events; Odeon Kingston's current films; Kingston online leisure magazines Kingston Live and Kingston Online
Monday
Regular0945 - 1130: St Nicholas Church Hall. Little Kickers (tel. Helen 0208186 6038)
1330 Pure Ballet School Children's ballet classes at Thames Ditton Hall. Call Suzanne on 0208 783 1313
1400 to 1600 Bridge Vera Fletcher Hall Improve your play with bridge instruction on hand. Contact Linda Sheldrake on 01372 474 553
1500 - 1900 MM Dance Craft Children's dance classes at Thames Ditton Hall. Call Maria on 0208 399 6276
1945 Bell Ringing Practice (not bank holidays or Holy Week) St Nicholas Church
20.00 First Monday in the month, ten months a year: Esher Molesey Garden Society meetings with lectures. St Nicholas Church Hall. Members Free (membership is £3 per household, £5 from Jan 2009). Visitors £1. See website.
2000-2300 Dance West Coast Swing King Georges Hall (Off Esher High Street next to Civic Hall)
Upcoming:
Tuesday
Regular:0930 - 1130 Dolly Mixtures Mums and Toddlers Thames Ditton Hall call Cheryl on 020 8398 4103
09.30 - 10.30 and 1045 - 1145 PILATES CLASSES AT VERA FLETCHER HALL see webiste or contact Lisa on 07971194948 or email: lisa@mindbodymaintenance.com
1030 - lunch PROBUS club for business and professional men in the Dittons, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green meets at Imber Court every third Tuesday in the month. Coffee, speaker, group lunch available. Call Ken Thomas (Chairman) on 0208 398 0526 or Peter Danny (Hon. Secretary) on 01932 821909.
1200 Lunch on Tuesday soup, ploughman's lunches, tea, coffee St Nicholas Church Hall
Tuesday lunchtimes: Tai Chi with Veronica Ashcroft
1600 - 1700 and 1700 - 1800 Perform Media Ltd. Children’s drama group at King George's Hall, Esher, KT10 9SD; also at Surbiton Hill Methodist Church Hall, 39 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 6AF. Contact Duncan Barton, 66 Churchway, London NW1 1LT tel 0207 255 9127 email: duncanbarton(then the @ sign)perform.org.uk
1600 onwards Pure Ballet School Children's ballet classes at Thames Ditton Hall. Call Suzanne on 0208 783 1313
1900 Boxercise Imber Court Call 0208 398 1267 Option 3
1900 Tai Chi Imber Court Call 0208 398 1267
20.00 third Tuesday of the month: WI meets at St Nicholas Church Hall. Contact Secretary Sue Hodgson 8399 2343
21 July: talk: Images of Africa (Sarah Blumire)
20 October: talk: Life as a bailiff (Jean haynes)
17 Novermber: AGM and talk: Walking in Patagonia for Mencap (Pat Ascroft)
1930 - 2130 Stragglers Running Club meets & runs from Thames Ditton Cricket Club on Giggs Hill Green.
1945 Esher Camera Club United Reformed Church tel 0208 398 3169
2000 First Tuesday of each month. At Vera Fletcher Hall:check site for details. Meeting of Molesey and District Antiques Society. Often an illustrated talk by an expert; sometimes a 'roadshow' valuation. Visitors welcome (small fee on door).
2030 Jazz George and Dragon, High Street
Alternate Wednesdays / Tuesdays during the day - Patchwork Quilting in Weston Green. Call Mary Stewart on 0208 398 1740
2000 on the third Tuesday of every month: Thames Ditton WI meets at St Nicholas Church Hall - see below.
20.30 The Quiz Master at The Ditton - £1 Entry per person - cash and drink prizes.
Upcoming:
Wednesday
Regular:0930 - 1130 Dolly Mixtures Mums and Toddlers Thames Ditton Hall call Cheryl on 0208 398 4103
1530 - 1630 Spanish for children Thames Ditton Library call Cristina on 0208 398 1417
1945 Church of Our Lady, Hampton Court Way: Ember Choral Society rehearsals (new members welcome, no voice test!) call 01932 781462
20.00 Dance Ceroc The Assembly Rooms, Maple Road, Surbiton
20.00 - 21.30 (beginning 16 Sep 2009): United Reform Church Hall, Speer Road: FLAMENCO dance classes. Call Sakeena on 07956332284 for more details.
Evenings: Dance Ballroom: Starlight Academy of Dance and Performing Arts - St Nicholas Parish Hall Thames Ditton 01784 470 728
Alternate Wednesdays / Tuesdays during the day - Patchwork Quilting in Weston Green. Call Mary Stewart on 0208 398 1740
Upcoming:
Thursday
Regular:0930 Parent and Toddler Group St Nicholas Church Hall (Term time only)
1430 - 1630 Art Classes Vera Fletcher Hall
1930 Choir St Nicholas Church
2000 - 2215 Dance English Country dancing at St Nicholas' Church Hall Summer Road call 0208641 or 01372 373745
1945 - 2015 Molesey Modern Sequence dance group dances at Mole Hall, Bishop Forest Way. Call Albert on 0208 941 1053
2000 Dance Ballroom at Imber Court call 0208 398 1267
20.30 - 22.15 Thursdays: Sing For Pleasure at Thames Ditton Hall, Mercer Close (opposite the Library) on Thursdays, from 8.30 to 10.15pm, wide range of music to sing, friendly group, lot of fun and always happy to welcome new voices. Call Debbie, 020 8540 6723 or Barbara, 020 8399 1296
Tuesday lunchtimes: Tai Chi with Veronica AshcroftEvenings: live music gigs at The Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court
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Friday
Regular:19.00 - 22.30 Molesey Bridge Club - rubber bridge at the Molesey Centre for Retired People, School Road, East Molesey from 19.00 to 22.30 £2 including tea or coffee and biscuits. Contact Mark Handley on 020 8547 2328. See groups page for more info.
20.00 Dance Ceroc King George's Hall Esher
Dance Bachata, Salsa On2: Kingston Dance Studios. New weekly class from 9 November 2007. Lessons: bachata 19.30; salsa On 1 2015; salsa On2 improvers 2100 & intermediates with guest teachers Frank Santos and Natalie Baltao.20.00 Folk Dancing club at St Peters' Church Hall, Walton Road, West Molesey call 0208 398 3231 or 0208 397 3739
Evenings: live music gigs at The Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court
Evenings: with effect from Friday 9 January 2009 the renowned Ram Folk Club, BBC radio's Folk Club of the year in 2007, is at the Old Cranleighans in Thames Ditton
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Saturday
Regular:1000 Chelsea FC Saturday Club Imber Court Call 0208 398 1267
1030 Dog Training Classes Imber Court Call 0208 398 1267
0930 – 1100 and 1115 – 1245 Perform Media Ltd. Children’s drama group at King George's Hall, Esher, KT10 9SD. Contact Duncan Barton, 66 Churchway, London NW1 1LT tel 0207 255 9127 email: duncanbarton(then the @ sign)perform.org.uk
1st Saturday every month from October to March: Kingston Upon Thames Madrigal Society practises at Methodist Church Hall, New Malden.
Evenings: live music gigs at The Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court
Evenings: Dance Ballroom: Starlight Academy of Dance and Performing Arts - St Nicholas Parish Hall Thames Ditton 01784 470 728
Upcoming:Saturday 13 March 10.00 - 16.00: St Nicholas Church Open Day - demonstrations of the new lighting, display about history of church and furnishings, details of future plans, sundry performances during the day.
Sunday
Regular:1000 Ju Jitsu Imber Court Call 0208 398 1267
Thames Ditton Miniature Railway: first Sunday of the month and public holidays from Easter to October
14.00 - 17.00 Rose Theatre, Kingston. Tea Dances - Swing, Jive, Latin. Free - no ticket required. Join in or just watch! Sundays on 17 August , 14 September, 26 October, 30 November, 14 Decmber
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