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1. Diwali Special Unlimited Buffet - Namaste Village Twickenham

Come celebrate Diwali 2024 with our partners Namaste Village Twickeham this weekend (credit: Namaste Village Twickenham).

About: To mark Diwali this year, Namaste Village Twickenham is hosting a special unlimited buffet celebration.

The restaurant say: "As the vibrant lights of Diwali begin to twinkle, a sense of warmth and nostalgia fills the air, reminding us of home and the joyous memories woven into the fabric of this beautiful festival.

"For many of us celebrating away from our native land, Diwali holds an even deeper significance, a bittersweet blend of longing and joy as we embrace our local friends and communities here in the UK."

When: Thursday, 31 October. Opening times from Tuesday to Friday, 12pm - 2pm and 5pm - 10pm. Saturday and Sunday from 12pm - 10pm.

Where: Namaste Village Twickenham, 29 York Street, TW1 3JZ.

Price: £19.95 per adult and £11.95 per child, with children under five eating for free.

See website for more information.

2. Paint & Sip - The Turk's Head

Book your Paint & Sip spot at The Turk's Head, Twickenham now (credit: The Turk's Head, Twickenham).

About: The Turks Head, Twickenham has teamed up with The Creative Station to host artistic and fun sessions for residents between now and December.

The first of these is a Paint & Sip session next month which welcomes artists and non artists to come down, grab a brush and a drink!

When: Thursday, 14 October at 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Where: The Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 1LF

Price: £30 per person.

See website for more information.

3. Rugby - The Turk's Head

The Turk's Head is one of the best pubs to catch live sport in (credit: The Turk's Head Twickenham).

About: Lots of Premiership Rugby action this week with Bristol Bears hosting Northampton Saints to kick things off on Friday, 25 October at 7:45.

On Saturday, 26 October at 3:05 Bath Rugby face Sale Sharks and later Saracens play Leicester Tigers at 5:30pm.

The action does not stop there as The Harlequins visit Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday, 27 October at 3pm.

When: 25 - 27 October.

Where: The Turk's Head, 28 Winchester Road, TW1 1LF

Price: Free entry!

See website for more information.

4. New album releases - Eel Pie Records

(Top left to bottom right) Cartoon Darkness by Amyl and The Sniffers, The Death of Slim Shady by Eminem, Patterns In Repeat by Laura Marling and The Night The Zombies Came by Pixies (credit: Eel Pie Records).

About: Head down to Eel Pie Records to explore its new album releases for October plus more!

When: Open seven days a week, Mon-Sat, 10-6pm.

Where: 44-45 Church St, Twickenham TW1 3NR

Price: Visit website below.

See website for more information.

5. Guards at the Taj - Orange Tree Theatre

About: Agra, India, 1648. The sun rises on the final day of construction of the Taj Mahal, the most beautiful monument the world has ever seen. Imperial Guards and best friends Babur and Humayun must once again follow the Emperor's orders, and resist the temptation to steal a glimpse.

But as morning's first light touches the pure white domes, the urge is too strong, and Babur and Humayun are about to discover that beauty comes at a terrible price.

This is an audacious, funny and ever-surprising play about friendship, betrayal and power, directed by 2024's recipient of the JMK Award, Adam Karim.

When: 26 October - 8 November.

Where: 1 Clarence St, Richmond TW9 2SA

Price: Click the link below.

See website for more information.

6. Halloween Trick or Treat Trail - The Alligator's Mouth

Head over to The Alligator's Mouth this weekend for Halloween! (credit: The Alligator's Mouth).

About: Plans this weekend? Join the spooky Halloween trail supporting indie businesses in Richmond on Sat 26th!

It's the perfect half term (trick or) treat, and The Alligator's Mouth is excited to be taking part.

Find them on the map and drop in for a goody bag full of bookish delights!

Where: 2A Church Ct, Richmond TW9 1JL, UK

See website for more information.

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