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Welcome to your weekly update of what's on in and around Teddington.

Faery Trails at Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Friday 30 May - Sunday 1 June, Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Strawberry Hill House & Garden is located in 268 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4ST (Image supplied)

There are two trails – one in the house and one in the garden.

On the garden trail, guests will follow a trail map through the wood to see how they can help the faeries who have had a curse cast on them by a naughty group of pixies.

Once guests have completed the trail, they can pick up a fairy sweet reward from the café.

Guests will then also be invited inside the house to spot the faeries in its magical rooms.

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Lunchtime Book Club

Friday 30 June, Landmark Arts Centre, 1 - 2pm.

andmark Arts Centre is located on Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN (Image supplied)

Do you have a passion for reading? Then why not join us every month, when we come together in reading and reviewing a wide selection of books. Our friendly sessions are the perfect way to meet like-minded readers and discover exciting new reads. We explore short stories, novels, non-fiction, poetry, and best sellers.

Friday 30th May – In Memoriam – Alice Winn. Alice Winn's In Memoriam is a poignant experience of two young men, friends-turned-lovers, the novel explores the horrors of war, the enduring power of love, and the sacrifices made in pursuit of a fragile sense of hope and freedom.

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Retro pop-up arcade at The Bentall Centre in Kingston

There's lots going on at The Bentall Centre this May Half Term (Credit: Nub News)

The Bentall Centre in Kingston is set to transport visitors back to the golden age of gaming with an exciting, family-friendly pop-up arcade event this May Half Term.

Running from 26 - 30 May, the centre will host a pop-up retro arcade filled with nostalgic favourites and interactive games.

Shoppers of all ages can enjoy classic titles such as PacMan and Retro Racer, all completely free of charge.

It is the perfect mix of fun, excitement, and a touch of nostalgia.

As part of the event, VRXtra will be joining the centre to offer visitors an exciting opportunity to experience modern gaming like never before.

With cutting-edge virtual reality technology, guests can immerse themselves in a range of interactive and engaging games, bringing a dynamic and futuristic element to the event.

The event is expected to be a hit with families, friends, and gaming fans, creating a lively atmosphere and offering timeless entertainment.

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Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci

Saturday 31 May, Normansfield Theatre, 7 - 11pm.

The Normansfield Theatre is located in Teddington TW11 9PS (Image supplied)

Rose Opera presents a fully-staged production of the classic Italian opera double bill of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci at the beautiful Normansfield Theatre in Teddington.

These two short operas, with their combination of gorgeous music (including the Easter Hymn and Intermezzo) and gritty themes, revolutionised the genre. There are four shows across two weekends at the end of May and beginning of June. Both operas will be sung in Italian (with subtitles) and accompanied by orchestra.

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