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The Environment Trust organises a varied programme of events throughout the year, including talks, visits to places of interest, art exhibitions, art picnics and riverside activities, all designed to help people see and appreciate the detail in the beautiful borough that we live in. Visit our Past Events page for pictures of some of our previous events. Visit our Art Picnics and Volunteering pages to find out about regular events throughout the year.

2008 dates

Every month
 
ART PICNICS
see more information at www.art-picnics.org.uk
Saturday 7th June
from 1 to 5 pm
Kilmorey Mausoleum Open Day, St Margarets Road, Twickenham – see the summer wildflower meadow and follow the wildlife trail
Thursday 19th June
7 pm (refreshments from 6.30 pm)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
at the Orangery, Ham House (venue generously donated by National Trust, Ham House), followed by Sir David Attenborough and Bamber Gascoigne in conversation about the borough, the environment and the Twickenham River Centre – free for Trust members, £10 for non-members; ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Saturday 21st June
from 10.30 am
Cake Sale at Vineyard Passage Burial Ground – contributions welcome, just bring your baking along in the morning
Saturday 21st June
12–5 pm (the Festival itself goes on until 8 pm)
Twickenham Festival Family Fun Day, Twickenham Green – the Trust will have a stall at the fair, with information about our activities and a range of cards by local artists for sale – come along and meet us!
Saturday 12th July
from 12 noon
St Margaret’s Fair, Moormead – the Trust will have a stall at the fair, with information about our activities and a range of cards by local artists for sale – come along and meet us!
Wednesday 20th August
10 am to 4 pm
Wildlife Fun Day, Kilmorey Mausoleum – come along to a special family day and try out the new storytelling glen. Wildlife Trail, Storytimes and Crafts. No booking required. In partnership with LBRuT Young People's Library Services
Saturday 13th September
 
Great River Race, Ham to Docklands – we’ll have a stall at the start and, hopefully, a boat or two in the race – let us know if you’d like to be one of the rowers!
Monday 15th September
from 7 pm
Autumn Members Meeting, Grove Gardens Chapel, Richmond – come along to find out more about the Trust’s projects and plans
Saturday 20th September
Sunday 21st September

1 to 5 pm
London Open House Weekend, Kilmorey Mausoleum, St Margaret’s Road, Twickenham (border with Isleworth) on Saturday; Grove Gardens Chapel, Richmond (off Queen’s Road) on Sunday
Thursday 27th November
 
Art Auction, venue to be confirmed – our most important fundraising event of the year, please show your support for the Trust and for the generous artists
Tickets cost £5 (including refreshments)