We've ​only just arrived into the year of 2015, but there are already events looming in the distance to look forward to in our area. Quickly looming around the corner is Richmond's performing arts festival, set to take place in February and March.

The festival offers competitions and performances to all ages in music, dance and speech which will be held across the borough. It was originally founded in 1989 and is a registered charity. It is very popular among younger competitors as it is said to be a great and beneficial experience.

The festival is a great opportunity to endeavour and showcase your talents to judges. This year the competitions will no doubt be swarming with young talent and be another popular event in our local area.

Sofia Hancock Waldegrave School