November 2023
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Enter VisitRichmond’s advent calendar giveaway
To celebrate the festive season, VisitRichmond is launching a Christmas advent calendar giveaway on Friday 1 December, where you can enter each day for a chance to win one of 24 fantastic local prizes.
Published: 30 Nov 23
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Reducing stigma and increasing access to HIV services and treatment
Friday 1 December marks World AIDS Day. Along with our sexual health service providers, we are calling for a reduction in rates of undiagnosed and late diagnosed HIV infections by making sure everyone has access to essential services and treatment.
Published: 30 Nov 23
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Join Orleans House Gallery’s Christmas shopping weekend!
Orleans House Gallery is hosting its fantastic Christmas shopping weekend on 2 and 3 December 2023 with 45 local makers selling their wares.
Published: 29 Nov 23
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Give the gift of wellbeing this Christmas
The Love Me Wellbeing Programme, a community project which has benefited greatly from the support of the Active Richmond Fund this year, has so far helped over 80 women, aged 18 to 75+, enhance their mental and physical wellbeing and would love to help even more.
Published: 29 Nov 23
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Learn how to stay safe and well this winter at an NHS webinar
The NHS in south west London is hosting a winter webinar, alongside local healthcare professionals on Wednesday 14 December, from 5 to 6pm.
Published: 29 Nov 23
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Richmond Council takes action to support private renters and calls for long term solutions
Richmond Council is advocating for private renters by urging sustained government commitment to Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and introducing new monitoring standards of the local housing landscape.
Published: 29 Nov 23
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Strawberry Hill Residents Association to host carols in the village
On Friday 8 December 2023, celebrate Christmas in Strawberry Hill at the annual carol singing event and Christmas light switch on.
Published: 29 Nov 23
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Pharmacy closures in Hampton North
We are aware of the recent closure of two pharmacies in the Hampton North area and are working closely with system partners, including the NHS, to review this.
Published: 29 Nov 23
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Bring care home residents twice the happy new year!
Did you know that research shows older care home residents are twice as likely to feel lonely as older people living in the community?
Published: 28 Nov 23
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Take part in Giving Tuesday 2023
The global movement, Giving Tuesday, takes place on Tuesday 28 November and there are a number of ways you can join in.
Published: 28 Nov 23
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Celebrating trees this National Tree Week
Richmond is home to vast green spaces and beautiful acres of woodland. This National Tree Week, we’re celebrating the immense benefits of our trees, the start of this year’s tree planting season, and the launch of our revamped tree management policy.
Published: 27 Nov 23
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Have your say on proposals to improve public courtyard space in East Sheen
Richmond residents, businesses and visitors are invited to feedback by 5 December on the proposed improvements to public space near Sheen Lane.
Published: 27 Nov 23
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Richmond upon Thames College students raise over £300 for Children in Need
Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) Early Years students put together a host of fundraising events to help support Children in Need earlier this month.
Published: 27 Nov 23
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Off The Record Twickenham to host Christmas concert
Off The Record’s popular Christmas Concert at St Mary’s Church, Twickenham returns this year on Tuesday 12 December.
Published: 27 Nov 23
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Visit the Vineyard Community and Richmond Foodbank's Christmas Fair
On Saturday 2 December, enjoy an afternoon of children's crafts and activities, mulled wine and festive fun at the Vineyard Community and Richmond Foodbank's Christmas Fair.
Published: 24 Nov 23
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Richmond Shakespeare Society to perform comedy play this festive season
The All-Female Pallas Players, a touring troupe, present their retelling of ‘Whisky Galore’ by Compton Mackenzie.
Published: 24 Nov 23
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Arts Richmond offering £10 taster membership
You can get a £10 taster membership with Arts Richmond, giving you full membership for the next six months.
Published: 24 Nov 23
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Christmas presents needed for young care leavers
Cocoon, Care After Care are holding their annual Christmas Day Dinner for young care leavers to celebrate their resilience and create positive memories.
Published: 24 Nov 23
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Have yourself a local little Christmas
A Taste of Twickenham and The Cabbage Patch present 'Have Yourself A Local, Little Twickmas!'
Published: 23 Nov 23
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Carers Rights Day – your rights today, tomorrow and in the future
Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 23 November 2023 and is a time to highlight the rights of unpaid carers and help raise awareness of how they can get the support they are entitled to.
Published: 23 Nov 23
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Come along to the Barnes Health Fair
Ruils Independent Living charity are holding their first health and wellbeing fair in Barnes on Friday 24 November 2023 from 12.30 to 3:30pm.
Published: 23 Nov 23
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Learn more about the impact of trauma on professionals
Local organisations and professionals are invited to take part in a short course aimed at understanding the impact of trauma on practitioners and researchers.
Published: 23 Nov 23
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Visit our Health Bus and get ‘winter strong’ ahead of the holidays
The drop-in health bus will visit locations across Richmond upon Thames this November and December, with the NHS on hand to offer seasonal vaccinations to eligible residents.
Published: 21 Nov 23
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The Exchange Twickenham to host film screening about the climate crisis
Have you ever wondered how or why the climate crisis is relevant to you? The Exchange Twickenham are hosting a film screening and poetry open mic night to highlight the climate crisis.
Published: 21 Nov 23
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Leader urges Chancellor to raise Local Housing Allowance to ease pressure on residents
Richmond Council has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, calling on the government to unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) and raise it to at least 30% of local market rents.
Published: 21 Nov 23
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Show an Act of Kindness this Christmas
To help lift the spirits of local carers, Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames is running its Show an Act of Kindness appeal for a third Christmas running.
Published: 20 Nov 23
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Support local artists at the Orleans House Gallery winter show
Orleans House Gallery will hosts its annual winter show from Friday 1 December 2023 to Sunday 28 January 2024 between 10am and 5pm, showcasing over 70 local artists.
Published: 20 Nov 23
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Council commits £7m to put community at the heart of new Ham Close regeneration
Richmond Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed community facilities to Ham, as part of the Ham Close regeneration scheme.
Published: 17 Nov 23
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Richmond Council continue £3 million cost of living support this winter
Richmond Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting residents through the cost of living crisis.
Published: 16 Nov 23
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Richmond Council increases highways maintenance by over a third
Richmond Council is investing more than ever to keep its roads and pavements in good condition. Over £5 million has been allocated this year to permanently repair potholes and resurface parts of its road network.
Published: 16 Nov 23
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Richmond Furniture Scheme puts the freeze on sending appliances to landfill
Richmond Furniture Scheme are now selling refurbished appliances, including fridges, washing machines and cookers.
Published: 16 Nov 23
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Come along to the Twickenham Beer and Cider Festival
From Thursday 16 November to Saturday 18 November, CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) will be hosting the Twickenham Beer and Cider Festival.
Published: 16 Nov 23
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Celebrate Carers Rights Day with Richmond Borough Mind
Are you caring for someone with mental health difficulties? Come and join us to celebrate the important role carers play in society and discover more about their rights.
Published: 15 Nov 23
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Take part in Richmond Reads!
Richmond Libraries present a new annual season of events and activities that highlight the joys and benefits of reading.
Published: 15 Nov 23
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Join the public meeting on Thames Water’s Direct River Abstraction Scheme
Richmond Council is hosting a public meeting to give Richmond upon Thames residents an opportunity to get a full and balanced understanding of the Teddington Direct River Abstraction (DRA) project and its potential impact before responding to the Thames Water consultation.
Published: 15 Nov 23
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Bingham Riverhouse to host a business breakfast discussion
Join Bingham Riverhouse on Friday 24 November 2023 from 9 to 10.30am, for an inspiring breakfast discussion on entrepreneurship with Patrice Gordon, hosted by founder, Sama Trinder.
Published: 15 Nov 23
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Richmond named climate action leader by global environmental impact non-profit for second year
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has been recognised as one of 119 cities across the globe — and one of three London boroughs — that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation.
Published: 14 Nov 23
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Richmond Council remembers Councillor Geoffrey Samuel
Richmond Council is very saddened to learn of the passing of Councillor Geoffrey Samuel after decades of service to the borough.
Published: 14 Nov 23
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All Types Can Save Lives campaign appeals for plasma donors
An NHS campaign is seeking more people to become donors at the Twickenham plasma donor centre.
Published: 14 Nov 23
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Come and play at Orleans House Gallery's new exhibition
From 18 November, Orleans House Gallery will transform into an extraordinary playground, filled with swathes of organza, dozens of multi-coloured objects and an assortment of masks and costumes.
Published: 14 Nov 23
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Parents asked to share views on childhood vaccinations in new survey
If you're a parent living in Richmond or have children at school in the borough, we want to hear what you think about childhood vaccinations.
Published: 14 Nov 23
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Have your say on improvements to Cambridge Gardens
As part of Richmond Council’s continued commitment to improving parks and open spaces, the Parks team are developing Cambridge Gardens as a Friendly Park for All.
Published: 13 Nov 23
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Online discussion about seasonal vaccinations for the immunosuppressed
South West London NHS want to understand why people who are immunosuppressed choose to get vaccinated, or why they might hesitate. Share your views on 15 November and receive a £30 voucher.
Published: 13 Nov 23
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Mayor attends Richmond in Europe Association's 46th Annual General Meeting
The Mayor, Councillor Suzette Nicholson, attended the meeting at the Salon, York House in her role as the English patron of the Association.
Published: 13 Nov 23
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Richmond Council given power to acquire Diamond Jubilee Gardens
On Thursday 9 November 2023, the Planning Inspectorate and Secretary of State approved Richmond Council's use of Compulsory Purchase Powers to acquire land within Diamond Jubilee Gardens. This will enable the Council to press ahead with redeveloping Twickenham Riverside and providing a brand-new heart for Twickenham.
Published: 10 Nov 23
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Council Leader pays tribute to Councillor Martin Elengorn
Richmond Council is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of long-serving Councillor, Martin Elengorn.
Published: 09 Nov 23
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Council hosts first Richmond Sustainability Forum to accelerate borough's journey towards Net Zero
Richmond Council will host its first borough-wide Sustainability Forum on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Published: 09 Nov 23
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Thames Water urged to take action to address burst main at Manor Circus
The Leader of Richmond Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, has called on Thames Water to take swift action to repair a major main leak at Manor Circus which is disrupting the A316 corridor roadworks.
Published: 09 Nov 23
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Richmond Furniture Scheme introduce new electric van
On Monday 6 November 2023, Richmond Furniture Scheme held a small gathering at the store to welcome Vanessa, their new clean, green electric van.
Published: 09 Nov 23
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Is your warm, cosy fire doing more harm than you think?
Residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances are encouraged not to burn this winter to help reduce dangerous air pollution in the borough.
Published: 09 Nov 23
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Richmond Council invests £140K to support community wellbeing and activity
Richmond Council has approved plans to finance a new group exercise studio at Pools on the Park to enable greater community activity and improve access to services as part of the work promoting healthier, more active lifestyles for all residents.
Published: 08 Nov 23
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Join a conversation with wildlife author and vet
Come along to Teddington Library at 7pm on Thursday 9 November for an exclusive conversation with wildlife writer James Fair and vet and author Jonathan Hollins. Ideal for lovers of nature, conservation and animals.
Published: 08 Nov 23
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Join Richmond Opera on 'A Baroque Tour of Europe'
This November, come along to a concert with full baroque orchestra featuring choral works by Handel, Charpentier, and Monteverdi, plus Bach's Concerto no. 5.
Published: 07 Nov 23
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Grants of up to £500 to support people to stay well and healthy this winter
Could you run an event or activity to support people to stay healthy this winter? Funding is available to support you.
Published: 07 Nov 23
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Walk along the rivers from Kneller Gardens to Isleworth
Join the Friends of the River Crane Environment on Thursday 23 November for a winter walk along local sights and river banks.
Published: 07 Nov 23
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Free warm homes packs available for eligible residents to save on energy bills
As the cost of energy continues to rise, we have funded the distribution of warm homes packs to offer residents who need it most the support to keep their homes warm and more energy efficient this winter.
Published: 07 Nov 23
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Remembrance Sunday services taking place across the borough
This year Remembrance Day services are being held across Richmond Upon Thames to commemorate and honour those who were lost in WW1 and WW2.
Published: 06 Nov 23
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Twickenham Repair Café hit 1,000 repairs
Twickenham Repair Café express their gratitude to their team for their dedication, positivity and love of solving problems always with big smiles. The repairers have shared their skills, saved over five tonnes from landfill and raised over £2,000 for charity over 19 months since the café opened.
Published: 06 Nov 23
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Take part in the Parks Satisfaction Survey
Our Parks Satisfaction Survey takes place every two years and aims to assess overall satisfaction with local parks and highlight any areas for improvement.
Published: 03 Nov 23
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Richmond Council invest circa £1million in improving accommodation for homeless people
Richmond Council has invested in extensive renovations of its hostel in Queen’s Road, Richmond, to provide much-needed improvements to the temporary accommodation for people who approach the Council in need of homeless assistance.
Published: 03 Nov 23
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COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics available through November
Eligible residents who would like to get a COVID-19 seasonal vaccine or flu jab can do so at upcoming pop-up clinics in the borough.
Published: 02 Nov 23
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Richmond charity now offering career support in Hampton
Local charity Room for Work is running a free career development course in Hampton from Monday 13 November to Tuesday 19 December. Unemployed residents living further from the centre of the borough will benefit from attending a course closer to home at the new location in TW12.
Published: 02 Nov 23
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Get your free grit ready for an icy winter
Richmond residents are once again being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of the Council’s annual winter initiative to tackle snow and ice.
Published: 02 Nov 23
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Orleans House Gallery to host conversation with exhibiting artist
To accompany the latest Orleans House Gallery exhibition Saline Shock!, artist Josie Rae Turnbull will be in conversation with science fiction writer Arianne Maki, discussing overlapping themes and concepts in their respective research.
Published: 02 Nov 23
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Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway prepares for the festive season
Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway are getting ready for their Santa Specials weekends.
Published: 01 Nov 23
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