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Is Richmond special to you? The Friends of the Museum of Richmond are interested in Richmond's history and in the Museum's role in preserving and interpreting our local heritage. They provide volunteers to staff the Museum front desk and shop, and are actively involved in fundraising, to support for example new exhibitions. There are also opportunities to work alongside professional staff on exhibitions and a variety of other projects. Become a Friend and meet new friends!

• invitations to special private views
• regular copies of The Herald, the Museum's newsletter
• reduced admission to Friends' lectures
• participation in a variety of social events throughout the year, such as the River Cruise, the Garden Party, and the Big Band Blitz.

Events: January - June 2010

	Thursday 21st January	Kitchens – Past and Present A talk with a small exhibition of artefacts Come and hear about the development of many kitchen appliances and how our lives have become so much easier since 1881 - an illustrated talk given by Jenny Webb, Chairman of the Friends and Appliance Historian.  Wine, soft drinks and canapés will be available (donations welcome). To be held in the Library Room, Old Town Hall. 7:30 pm Tickets: £4 Friends / £5 non-Friends
	Monday 8th February	An invitation from Orleans House Gallery to a free pottery workshop
	Thursday 11th March	Meet Our Neighbours Peter Payan, a Trustee of Twickenham Museum, will give a talk on the essayist and wit "Stanley Smith of the Smiths". Barnes and Mortlake History Society will give a talk about the history of these ancient areas. To be help in the Library Room, Old Town Hall. 7:30 pm Tickets: £4 Friends of all three organisations / £5 non-Friends
	Friday 23rd April	The Petersham Coffee Morning Colin Dare of the Petersham Hotel, a Patron of the Museum, once again opens his River Room for the annual Bring and Buy Coffee Morning. 10 am - 12 noon Admission on door: £2 (including coffee and biscuits)
	Wednesday 5th May	Private View: How the Vote was Won An invitation for Friends to visit the Museum's new temporary exhibition, which focuses on the work of artists, writers and theatre people in support of the cause of women's suffrage, both nationally and locally. Refreshments will be provided. 6 pm - 7:45 pm Tickets: Free
	Wednesday 12th May	Cruising Down the River Departing from Richmond at 2pm to cruise towards central London. A live jazz band will entertain. On return to Richmond at approximately 6pm a two-course fish supper will be served at a local restaurant. Tickets: £39.50
	Wednesday 19th May	AGM and Social Event To be held in the Museum 6:30 for 6:45 pm
	Tuesday 15th June	Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords If you have never had the opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament, this will be special. Lord Watson of Richmond, a patron of the Museum, is our sponsor, and with his support we are able to hold this event. Tickets: Friends £21 / £24 non-Friends