Totally Richmond

2012 Olympics in and around Richmond

Jonathan — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:46:37 +0000

Unless you’ve been locked in a vault for the last decade, you’re probably aware that this summer is both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee ( 2-5 June 2012) and The Olympics (27 July – 12 Aug 2012). We’ll cover the Jubilee soon, but for now this is the official unofficial Olympics in Richmond post.

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Easter in Richmond

Jonathan — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:34:37 +0000

Easter Sunday

Easter is approaching and this year it Easter Sunday falls on 8th April - which is almost exactly ‘in the middle’ of the dates it can fall. According to reliable sources the earliest possible date is March 22nd, and the latest April 25th – and although it fell on March 23rd in 2008, the last [continue]

Save Twickenham Film Studios

Jonathan — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:35:31 +0000

A guest post by local resident Maria Walker

In 1984, straight out of college I walked into a job at Twickenham Film Studios. I had no idea how fierce competition was for such a job or how lucky I was; it was a case of ignorance was bliss. I would pinch myself when I walked [continue]

The Perfect Mother’s Day

Jonathan — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:26:55 +0000

Written by Martina Mercer

Although many mothers wouldn’t dare to admit it, the perfect Mother’s Day would actually be a day without the children.

no kids, thanks.

(I’m ready with my armour for the sticks and stones that will no doubt be thrown at me!).

The Best Cafes in Richmond’s Parks and ‘Stately’ Homes

Jonathan — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:14:42 +0000

Richmond upon Thames is jammed full of great places to eat and drink. And it’s also home to many wonderful parks and houses. We thought we’d pull those threads together to cover the best places to eat and drink in the parks and ‘stately’ houses of Richmond.

As always, these are ourviews, and other opinions [continue]