Spare Times

FAIRS/FETE

Saturday(13th): St Margarets Fair runs on Moormead, 12 noon- 5pm. 8241 1042 The day includes five a side football tournament, helter skelter, fairground fun, beer and tea tents, mini train and live entertainment. Entertainment and commentary by Radio West Middlesex. Come and say hello at the Richmond and Twickenham Times stand.

Saturday(13th): Summer Fair 1pm-3pm at St John's and Amyand Houses for elderly people with mental health needs, Strafford Road, Twickenham. Cakes, preserves, plants, refreshments, gifts, bric a brac, books, raffle etc. Organised by St John's House League of Friends.

Saturday(13th): Barnes Fair 9am-5pm around the pond. Nearly 3,000 royal balloons will help celebrate the Queen's golden jubilee, including 750 as part of a balloon race. Floats will reflect the jubilee theme. Grand parade 10.30am and there is a children's art competition. Entries will be on show at the Old Sorting Office Arts Centre. Plus 280 stalls, helter skelter, merry go round with gallopers, pony rides, miniature train, competitions, music and food.

Sunday(14th): Teddington Village Fair, 12 noon-5pm in Udney Park Gardens. 8943 3762. John Collett 8977 1006. Bouncy castle, teas, beer tent, some new stalls with the old favourites. Church service at Teddington Hospital 4pm and at the Baptist Church, 6.30pm.

BARGAINS

Fridays Richmond WI market sells cakes, savouries, preserves and interesting crafts and cards on sale at the Richmond WI market, 10am-12.30pm in the Vestry Hall, 21 Paradise Road by the multi-storey car park. 8878 2768.

Fridays: The Vineyard Project's weekly sale, 9am-2pm, offers clothes, books, bric a brac etc at The Vineyard, Richmond, a short walk from the bridge.

Fridays: Barnes Green Day Centre bargain corner, 10am-12 noon, Church Road.

Fridays Collectors'/bric a brac market 9am-1.30pm, first and third Fridays at the Sheen Lane Centre, East Sheen. New stallholders welcome 8393 2042.

Fridays: The Barnes WI market 10am-12 noon at Rose House, 70 Barnes High Street.

Fridays Jumble sale, 9.30am-10.30am every week at the Salvation Army, Church Road, Teddington, off Broad Street.

Saturday: Twickenham's weekly farmers' market is open 9am-1pm in the Holly Road car park. 7704 9659.

Saturday Barnes farmers' market, 1pm-4pm, Station Road, opposite the duck pond on Barnes Common. 8392 0631.

Saturday: Richmond, farmers' market, 10am-2pm, is weekly in Heron Square, next to the Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue. Kathleen Healy 8747 3063. richmondfmkt.homestead.com

Saturday: First and third Saturdays for a mini market and coffee, 10am-12 noon, Twickenham Salvation Army Hall, May Road, Twickenham Green.

Saturday: Bargains and coffee on the third Saturday of each month, 10am-12 noon in the Methodist Church Hall, Barnes. 8748 4779.

Saturday/Sunday: (and Bank Holiday Mondays) from around 12 noon, weather and tides permitting, buy a bargain at the discount bookstall in aid of Cancer Research UK. The sales take place at No 2 Richmond Bridge Boathouses. Enquiries 8892 4826.

Sundays Car boot sale whatever the weather each week at Ashford Hospital, A30/Turn Lane Junction. Car park behind Tesco. Set up 9am, buyers from 10am. Cars £6, vans £8, £10 lorries/trailers.

TALKS

Tuesday(23rd): Snow leopards, tigers and wildlife trade is the subject of an illustrated lecture presented by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) at 7.30pm in The Vestry Room, 21 Paradise Road, Richmond. The WWF's campaign director David Cowdrey and Wildlife Trade Campaign co-ordinator Kirsty Clough will give the presentation on work with endangered cats in Asia. Tickets £3 and must be booked. Light refreshments available from 7.15pm. Write to Cathy Thompson, WWF Richmond Group, 21 Ridgeway, Mount Ararat Road, Richmond. TW10 6PR, enclosing your details and cheque. Include your telephone number.

WHIST/BINGO

Weekly Whist and bingo alternate at weekly Monday sessions in the Crane Community Hall, Meadway, Twickenham at 8pm. Bingo also on alternate Wednesdays at 2.30pm. 8898 9269.

Weekly Whist sessions Mondays 2pm in All Saints Church Hall, The Avenue, Hampton (buses 111, R70) and Tuesdays 2pm in St Francis de Sales Church Hall, Wellington Road, Hampton Hill (buses R70 and 267). Tea and biscuits. Hilda Griffiths 8979 9725.

COFFEE/TEA TIME

Saturday: First and third Saturdays for the coffee morning and mini market, 10am-12 noon, Twickenham Salvation Army Hall, May Road, Twickenham Green.

Saturdays Morning coffee, 9.30am-12.30pm at St Mary's Church, Mortlake High Street. 8878 2298.

DANCING

Fridays: Join Sylvia for her Luxurious' tea dance, ballroom and Latin, 1.30pm-4pm at the Osterley Hotel. £3.50 including tea. 8568 9981.

Friday(12th): The Avenue Club at St Luke's in the Avenue, Kew is holding tea dances on the second Friday of each month. 1.30pm-3.30pm. £2 including tea and biscuits. Also raffle.

Fridays: New courses in 1940s and 1950s style jive start at Maddy's Jiving School, Richmond. Call Colette or Robin for details, 8566 5226 or rockthejoint.com.

Fridays: Egyptian belly dancing, 11am beginners, 12 noon improvers at Studioflex, 26 Priests Bridge, Barnes. 8878 0556.

Saturdays: Ballet for teens and adults for beginners extending to most levels. Term time 11.55am at Studioflex, 26 Priests Bridge, Barnes. 8878 0556.

Mondays Ceroc partner dancing, a descendant of jive and salsa, perfect for people who can't dance'! Tutor former European Swing dance champion Mike Ellard, York House, Richmond Road, Twickenham, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Linda Barker 8969 1966. First night free with a copy of this newspaper.

Mondays: Salsa for all ages and levels with John and Zaira. 7pm at Studioflex, 26 Priests Bridge, Barnes. 8878 0556.

Mondays: Country line dancing for beginners at Carlisle School, Broad Lane, Hampton, 8pm-10pm.

Mondays: LeJive partner dancing from France and USA. 7.45pm at the Royal British Legion's Fergusson Hall, Park Lane, Richmond, next to the Chertsey Road car park. Garry Dickinson 01189 872661.

Tuesdays, Thursdays: Line dancing, All Saints Church hall, The Avenue, Hampton. Tuesdays 1.30pm-3pm beginners, Thursdays 10.30am-12 noon improvers. 8941 5716.

Wednesdays: Salsa dance, 7.30pm beginners, 8.30pm improvers, 9.30pm-12 midnight freestyle. The Dome, 26 Hill Street, Richmond. 7581 1535. Mobile 07931 563461.

Wednesdays: Jazzercise, 9.45am and legs, bums and tums 8pm at Studioflex, 26 Priests Bridge, Barnes. 8878 0556.

Thursdays: Tap for teens and adults from beginners upwards with Richard Holland. 10.15am at Studioflex, 26 Priests Bridge, Barnes. 8878 0556.

Thursdays: Fundance country line dancing, The Winning Post, Chertsey Road, Twickenham. 7pm-7.45pm absolute beginners; 7.45pm-11pm improvers and disco. Miranda 8977 0108.

Thursdays Line dancing, 8pm-9pm, Sheen Sports Centre, Hertford Avenue. 878 7107.

Thursdays Rock 'n' Roll club at the British Legion Club, Park Lane, Richmond, next to the Chertsey Road car park. Cathy Kavanagh 07957 928207.

Thursdays: Ballet, tap, modern and jazz classes for adults and children aged from three, the White House Community Association, Hampton. Kristi Jones has more details 01932 786467.

Sundays: Dance the Spirit workshops, 12 noon-5pm at the Avenue Centre, Teddington. £15. Brian or Robyn 8977 9167.

HAM HOUSE

Tuesday(16th): Gardeners at Ham House, a National Trust property, are leading a series of practical gardening demonstrations. The techniques and ideas which will be discussed are applicable to any garden. £5 per person. First session 10.30am-12 noon and the second, 1.30pm-3pm. Booking essential. 8940 1950. This time: Pruning.

July 17, 2002 15:30