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Forthcoming Events
2026
Max Heber Visit
Max, (wearing the shorts), during his last visit.
Tuesday 23rd June. Our good friend from Konstanz, Max Heber, will be visiting us in Richmond. We are arranging a reception for him in Teddington to which all members will be invited.
Max is encouraging his fellow Konstanzer to visit their partner town. The following message from Max will be circulated by the town council next month.
Max Heber, langjähriger Freund der Konstanzer Städtepartnerschaften und Mitglied der Richmond in Europe Association, reist im Juni erneut nach Richmond. Sein primäres Ziel besteht darin, Freunde und Bekannte zu treffen sowie weitere Facetten Richmonds kennenzulernen.
Max sagt über die Städtepartnerschaft mit Richmond: “Ich kann allen Interessierten aus Konstanz einen Besuch in Richmond nur wärmstens empfehlen. Ich war schon mehrere Male dort und wurde jedes Mal auf die wärmste und freundlichste Weise empfangen, die man sich nur wünschen kann. Einmal habe ich sogar den Bürgermeister kennengelernt. Man trifft in der Richmond in Europe Association sehr spannende Leute. Richmond ist eine sehr schöne, facettenreiche sowie kulturell sehr vielseitige Stadt; mit der Tube ist man außerdem rasch im Herzen Londons. Sprachkenntnisse sind kein Problem; viele Mitglieder sprechen Deutsch.”
Wir freuen uns sehr auf Max’ Besuch.
Anglo-French Rowing
Fontainebleau rowers were welcomed to Richmond last year.
26th-27th June 2026. Fontainebleau Rowing club will be hosting Richmond Bridge Boat Club. The Richmond club hosted the French last year.
A Cruise Along the Thames
The Princess Freda
Sunday 28th June. 2 – 6 p.m. REA members & their guests are invited to a cruise along the Thames from Richmond to Hampton Court & back aboard the Princess Freda. Richmond is the only London borough which is situated on both banks of the Thames. A guide will describe the many places of interest. Accordionists will also play French & German music for part of the journey each way.
There is a licensed bar on board & light refreshments will be provided. For further information or to reserve your tickets, priced £30 per person, please write to
richmondineurope@hotmail.com
Only 50 passengers are permitted for safety reasons. All tickets have been sold, but there is a waiting list, should anyone be unable to come.
Annual School Exchanges With Konstanz
Pupils from Teddington School in Konstanz last year.
1st-7th July 2026. Pupils from Teddington School will be in Konstanz for their annual exchange with the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule.
3rd-10th July 2026. Pupils from Hampton & Lady Eleanor Holles Schools will be in Konstanz for their annual exchange with the Ellenrieder Gymnasium.
Die Deutsche Schule London Summer Fair
Headteacher, Oliver Schmitz, (centre), with REA Chairman, Alan Mockford (right) & Max Heber from Konstanz (left).
Saturday 11th July. From 12.30 p.m. REA members are invited to The Deutsche Schule London Summer Fair. This year the school will be celebrating its 55th anniversary. The theme will be the 1970s.
14th July. Bastille Day in France.
29th August. A referendum in Iceland to recommence negotiations to join the EU. Given the current state of world affairs who wouldn’t want to be a member? Countries are queuing up to join.
Thursday 26th November. 7.30 p.m. Our AGM will be hosted by the Mayor 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
2027
Delegates at the last Europakonzil in May 2025 with the flags they designed representing the 6 European values.
9th-14th May. 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.
Foreign Language Films
Whitton Library screens foreign language films monthly.
The Richmond in Europe Association 