Promoting sporting, cultural and educational links across Europe
Forthcoming Events
2026
UK/EU Summit
20th November. The postponed UK/EU summit will take place in Brussels. Announcements expected include the introduction of a Youth Experience Scheme, restoring freedom of movement to Britons under 30.
Wednesday 25th November. 7 – 9 p.m. A public interview in German with Annette Dittert, the ARD correspondent in the UK, at the German School in Ham. Topics under discussion will include Burnham & Farage, Weidel & Merz. Admission is free but by ticket only. For tickets and further information please go to
L-R. Deputy Mayor, Matthew Wherry, Mayor, Nancy Baldwin & REA Chairman, Alan Mockford.
Thursday 26th November. 7.30 p.m. Our AGM will be hosted by the Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Matthew Wherry, in the Salon of York House, Twickenham.
Our guest speaker will be former BBC international journalist, James Robbins.
James Robbins
James’ many overseas placements during a long career included 6 years in Brussels as Europe Correspondent and head of one of the BBC’s largest Foreign Bureaux during the years after the Berlin Wall came down and the Cold War ended.
The evening will end with an opportunity to socialise with other members over wine & cheese.
RAS Winter Exhibition
Friday 27th November. REA members are invited to a private viewing of the Richmond Art Society Winter Exhibition at the Landmark Arts Centre from 6 – 8 p.m. RAS is twinned with Art Fontainebleau.
Christmas Dinner
A few of those attending a previous Christmas Dinner at Stein’s.
Friday 11th December 2026. 7 for 7.30 p.m. Our Christmas Dinner will be held at Brouge in Fulwell. To reserve your place please transfer a deposit of £10 per person to.
April 2027. The women’s team of Suresnes Rugby Club in Paris will be coming to Richmond to play Thamesians RFC. The two clubs have been partnered for 30 years and play in Paris & Richmond on an alternating basis.
Das Europakonzil
Delegates at the last Europakonzil in May 2025 with the flags they designed representing the 6 European values.
9th-14th May 2027. Konstanz will be hosting the 4th Europakonzil (European Youth Conference).
Youth delegates & decision makers from Richmond, Fontainebleau, Lodi in Italy, Tabor in the Czech Republic & Berdychiv in Ukraine have been invited. Richmond’s youth will be represented by students from Orleans Park School. REA will also be there, as always.
The key themes will be intercultural awareness, political participation & empowerment in society.
European Youth Orchestra
16th May 2027. The next performance of the European Youth Orchestra, comprising musicians from Fontainebleau, Konstanz, Lodi, Sintra, Alba Iulia & Richmond, will take place in Fontainebleau to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partnership between Richmond & Fontainebleau.
To watch the most recent performance by this outstanding orchestra, which took place in Richmond in June 2026, please click on the following link:
