On 12th October 1976 after a long hot summer it was the first meeting of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies Richmond. There were about 50 people queuing to get in to the venue (not Duke Street) and the caretaker was saying that he hadn’t got the right paperwork to open the doors. So began the history of what subsequently became The Arts Society Richmond.

Please join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary at a party to be held at:

The Belvedere, Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park TW10 5HX

On 12th October 2026

At 1 pm.

Cost: £55

Tickets are available at https://www.ticketsource.com/theartssocietyrichmond/t-aazrdqo

They are open to both members and non-members.

Your ticket will include a free drink on arrival, a seated buffet lunch and free transport, if required, from Richmond railway station to Pembroke Lodge.

Please indicate when you book if you would like a place on the minibus.

We will be having a couple of surprise guests to talk to us.

There is ample car parking at Pembroke Lodge.

Bus 371 stop at Richmond Gate and there is a short scenic walk to Pembroke Lodge.

Taxis will also take you from Richmond Rail Station to the venue and cabs can be booked from Pembroke Lodge for your return journey.

Any queries: please contact Louise Capell (07973 626784) or Linden Loader (07733 243375)

Tom Hockenhull, Keeper of Money and Medals at the British Museum, is organising a very interesting visit for The Art Society Richmond. We will have a tour of two galleries at the Museum. The first is the Money Gallery in Room 68 on the Upper Floor encompassing a history of money (with notes on a history of money and medals at the British Museum), and an introduction to the current temporary display of a hoard from 1066 that the Museum is trying to acquire. Then we will move down to Room 3 on the Ground Floor and for a tour of the temporary display called "USA250" featuring the Washington Peace Medal.

We will have morning and afternoon visits starting at 10.30am and 2pm. Each group be be limited to 14 people. Going from Room 68 to Room 3 requires the use of stairs or a lift. We will be using Vox equipment so that we can hear clearly in case the rooms are noisy

Date of Visit - Monday 2nd November 2026

Meeting Times - The morning group will meet at 10.15am for a 10.30am start and the afternoon group will meet at 1.45pm for a 2pm start.

Meeting Place - We will meet at the Information Desk in the Great Court. Folding stools are available in the Great Court.

Ticket Price - The cost is £28 per person including Vox equipment.

Tickets are available at https://www.ticketsource.com/theartssocietyrichmond/e-djmdpe

If you have any questions please contact Betty Makin at betty.makin@gmail.com Tel: 020 3561 2283 and 07932 790479.

Sir John Rutter's Christmas Celebration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Full of his own works and arrangements as well as seasonal symphonic classics and singalong carols, all conducted by Sir John and featuring the highly esteemed Bach Choir.

The seats are located at the very top of the venue (level 6). They offer incredible panoramic views of the entire hall, brilliant acoustics and a great birds-eye view of the stage. You may feel quite detached from the stage if you are uncomfortable with heights.

Because of the arrangements that the Royal Philharmonic insist we follow, it's best if you book your tickets before 3rd August. 

Meeting place: Outside the Albert Hall between Doors 1-3

Meeting time:  2.15pm

The ticket that you will be emailed by Ticketsource will not give you access to the Albert Hall. You must have an Albert Hall ticket. Pauline Tuft will be in touch as to how you obtain the Albert Hall tickets from her.

Please Note: We have been advised that the cut off date for booking is 3rd August.

Tickets are available at https://www.ticketsource.com/theartssocietyrichmond/t-ejlnxjl

Questions or queries to Pauline Tuft at paulinetuft123@gmail.com Mobile: 07798 601335