News

Nominate your local Community Heroes before the deadline!

There are only a few weeks left to fill out our quick and easy nomination form for the Community Heroes Awards, letting us know all about the inspirational people, groups and businesses helping to make Richmond upon Thames a better place to be.

Council news | 08 Feb 23

Room for Work charity offers career support for Richmond residents

Whether you are looking to re-enter the workplace or seeking a career change, local charity Room for Work are offering free career support.

Council news | 08 Feb 23

Richmond Shakespeare Society presents private detective play at the Mary Wallace Theatre

The RSS Young Actors Company take to the Mary Wallace Theatre stage for a production of detective parody, Jake Revolver – Freelance Secret Agent.

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 08 Feb 23

Come along to Crossroads Care's recruitment open days!

Would you like the opportunity to join an amazing team at award-winning charity, Crossroads Care? If so, come along to Crossroads Care's recruitment open days, taking place on Tuesday 21 February and Wednesday 1 March 2023 from 3 to 7pm, at 1 Beverley Court, 26 Elmtree Road, Teddington TW11 8ST.

Community news | Crossroads Care | 08 Feb 23

Discover The Real Junk Food Project Café in East Twickenham

The Real Junk Food Project Café serves delicious homemade soups, main meals, and smoothies as well as snacks, pastries, tea or coffee in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Take a break in your day and try somewhere different for lunch.

Community news | The Real Junk Food Project Twickenham | 08 Feb 23

Join us at the Hampton Community Health Fair Event on 16 February

We are partnering with Ruils to host a free, walk-in community health fair for residents next Thursday.

Council news | 07 Feb 23

Council urges drivers to beware of parking meter scams

Drivers are being warned of a latest parking meter scam, which could result in loss of money from their accounts.

Council news | 07 Feb 23

National COVID-19 vaccine offer changing from 12 February

The COVID-19 vaccine offer is changing. Sunday 12 February marks the end of the national autumn booster campaign and will also be the final day that 16 to 49-year-olds who are not considered at risk, and who have only had a primary course, will be able to get a booster.

Community news | South West London NHS | 07 Feb 23

Volunteer at Repair & Share events in Kew

Kew The Transition is planning a series of Repair & Share events this year, with plans to make these a regular fixture of the Kew calendar.

Community news | Kew The Transition | 07 Feb 23

Amended schedule of COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics through February and March

Starting this week, eligible residents who would like to get a COVID-19 or flu jab can do so at a series of regular pop-up clinics being held in the borough.

Council news | 06 Feb 23

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week: accessing support in Richmond

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence. So we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you that if you’ve been affected by this or other forms of abuse, support is available for you today. 

Partner blog by Hestia IDVA Team, Richmond | 06 Feb 23

Richmond Borough Mind to host free technology workshop

Residents are invited to join Richmond Borough Mind for a free Tech Check workshop for parents and carers on 22 February.

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 03 Feb 23

Richmond Council announce bikehangar installations at 29 locations across the borough

Following on from the bikehangar consultation in November 2022, the Council have listened to the feedback and will proceed with installing the secure bike storage units in 29 locations.

Council news | 02 Feb 23

Community pop-up health bus back in February

The 'Come and have a chat about your health' bus will be visiting Richmond on Wednesday 8 February to offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible, answer any health-related questions and offer free COVID-19 testing kits.

Council news | 02 Feb 23

The Mayor of London launches grant for community-led activities

The National Lottery Community Fund and the Mayor of London are inviting groups to apply for funding to bring communities together for London’s first ever Mayor’s Community Weekend.

Community news | The National Lottery | 02 Feb 23

The 'Love Me' wellbeing programme to host an afternoon retreat

Whether it’s for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or just a special treat, why not give the gift of wellbeing?

Community news | Love Me programme | 02 Feb 23

Celebrated local artist, Diana Armfield, sponsors borough-wide drawing competition

Local charity Arts Richmond is again working with celebrated local artist Diana Armfield (RA NEAC) to run its latest competition for drawing from observation, offering a cash prize of £250 to the winner.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 02 Feb 23

Affordable housing development unlocked as Richmond Council approves sports hall funding

Richmond Council has approved additional funding of £1.7m for the development of a much-needed new school sports facility in Twickenham. The sports hall for the Richmond upon Thames School will benefit the school and the local community and meets a condition for the development of more affordable housing. 

Council news | 01 Feb 23

Landmark Arts Centre presents a Valentine’s Day special

Lovers of the bard are in for a treat on 14 February at the Landmark Arts Centre, which is presenting a special new show, Shakespeare & Love, in collaboration with the Guildford School of Acting.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 01 Feb 23

Apply to be an Independent Audit Committee Member for Richmond Council

We are looking for an independent Audit Committee Member to assist in providing review of the Council's governance, risk management, control frameworks and financial reporting processes at the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

Council news | 31 Jan 23