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"After Marc Bolan's tragic death in 1977, the site of his fatal car crash became a shrine for fans around the world."
My favourite view of Barnes! You're in London but it reminds me of living by the sea....
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Christopher Sellwood
Barnes Common is the perfect place for picnics or lazy, sunny evenings.
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Rupert Dickinson
The high number of young residents in Putney make it a perfect place to settle if you are coming down to London for the first time...
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Matthew Williamson
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Fibonacci String Quartet
Luna De Mol: violin Krytof Kohout: violin Elliot Kempton: viola Findlay Spence: cello Programme: Haydn String Quartet in B flat, Op.76 No.4 (Sunrise) Janáek String Quartet No.2 (Intimate Letters) Smetana String Quartet No.1 in E minor (From My Life) As the only ensemble to ever win both First and Audience prizes at the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition in Italy, the Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe's leading young string quartets. Originally formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, the Fibonaccis are a Resident Ensemble at the Escuela Superior de Musica Reina Sofia in Madrid with Günter Pichler and at the Dutch String Quartet Academy in Amsterdam. Following public finals at Wigmore Hall, the Fibonaccis were selected as Young Classical Artist Trust (YCAT) artists in 2024. During the 2024/25 season the Fibonaccis will perform extensively throughout Europe,, including concerts in the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain and France. They will undertake residencies with ProQuartet in Paris and Britten Pears Arts in Aldeburgh, as well teaching and performing at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff in their position as Resident Quartet. The Quartet are prolific prize winners and have received numerous awards including First Prize in the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition, First Prize in the Cavatina Chamber Music Competition, The RPS Henderson Chamber Ensemble Award, First Prize in the International Triomphe de lArt Competition in Belgium, The Kirckman Society Award, Audience Prize at the Schiermonnikoog Festival and Special Prizes of the Shostakovich Association in Paris and Peermusic in Hamburg. Additionally, the Quartet regularly give radio and television broadcasts including on Dutch National Television, Dutch Concert Radio, BBC Radio 3 and RAI tv, Italy. They were honoured to work closely with Kaija Saariaho on a new recording of Terra Memoria made at the Barbican as part of the BBC Total Immersion series. The Fibonacci Quartet are generously supported by the Escuela Reina Sofía, the Hattori Foundation, the Cosman Keller Trust, The Frost Trust and Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre in Paris.Read more
Thames Philharmonic Choir - Come and Sing Haydn’s Creation
Haydn’s Creation will be the focus of this year’s TPC Come and Sing event. We welcome all to join us for this special day of singing. It will be a wonderful opportunity to learn or reprise this glorious work under the baton of our prize-winning and inspirational music director Harry Bradford. There will be two singing sessions led by Harry, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with a break for lunch. We will round up the day with a performance for friends and families. On past experience, it will be a fun day of music and friendship! So please put the date in your dairy – and book! – and tell family and friends who might be interested in joining us either as singers or as audience membersRead more
Aardman presents Lloyd of the Flies, Wetland Bug Hunt
Dive into the wonderful world of wetland insects with Lloyd and his new friend Dart the dragonfly. In April, Lloyd and friends will join our own incredible cast of wetland minibeasts. Follow the trail to help Lloyd and tour guide Dart the dragonfly find Lloyd's friends and family and make their way to the bug hotel. Use the Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt augmented reality trail app produced by Aardman to shrink down to fly size and see the world through insects' eyes. As the charity for wetlands and wildlife, at WWT we’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Only then can we help our incredible insect population to thrive. We can’t wait to join forces with the Royal Entomological Society and the stars of Aardman’s CG animated series Lloyd of the Flies! With our insect-friendly wetland habitats and snug-as-a-bug hotels, we know they’ll feel right at home.Read more
Verdi's Requiem
Join the Barnes Choir singing the Betzner-Brandt arrangement of Verdi'sRequiem Accompanied by soloists, horn, double bass, percussion, timpani and pianoRead more
Matt Goodfellow
Suitable for Years 5 & 6 How can we use poetry and storytelling to understand the world we all share? Find out with the 2024 Children's Poetry Prize winner Matt Goodfellow who performs extracts from his acclaimed verse novel The Final Year, and his powerful new book The First Year, and demonstrates what it is to write, to perform and be proud of your own voice. www.mattgoodfellowpoet.com [https://www.mattgoodfellowpoet.com/] Duration: One hour Booklist: The First Year The Final Year Part of the London Primary Schools Programme. For more information go to www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools [https://www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/]Read more
London: Churchill's Wartime Walking Tour
Travel back to World War II on an exciting walking adventure! Walk in the path of Churchill and Roosevelt, checking out must-see spots like Big Ben and the House of Commons. Get ready to dive deep into the past with knowledgeable guides and your very own audio headset. This is a one-of-a-kind historical journey you won't want to miss! Additional info Make sure you arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early for the tour kickoff! All you have to do is flash your ticket to the guide and you're all set to start this awesome adventure through history. And hey, don't worry - this tour is totally accessible for wheelchairs, so everyone can come along and have a blast!Read more
Danny Bowes
Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes is set to embark on a UK tour which marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following his recovery from a life-threatening accident in 2022. In 2022, Danny suffered a stroke and, shortly after, fell backwards down a flight of stairs, sustaining severe head injuries that required life-saving brain surgery. His condition was critical, but thanks to the efforts of medical professionals and his own resilience, Danny survived and has been on a slow, determined road to recovery ever since. Although currently unable to return to singing and performing with Thunder, Danny has conceived Maximum Chat, a spoken-word show that offers fans a new and personal way to connect with the charismatic performer.Read more
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