January 2022

Apply for your Street Party to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Richmond Council has announced that it has waived the administration fee for street party road closures this summer, to help residents celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Published: 03 Mar 22
Have your say on the proposed new outdoor gym at Hounslow Heath

Richmond Council's Parks Team are proposing to install a new outdoor gym at Hounslow Heath and we want to hear your thoughts on the proposal.

Published: 14 Feb 22
West London Waste launches new Repair Directory

Local waste authority West London Waste has launched a new directory for electrical repair businesses.

Published: 08 Feb 22
Journey through Costa Rica at the Kew Gardens Orchid Festival

The annual festival takes place form Saturday 5 February to Sunday 6 March 2022.

Published: 31 Jan 22
Don't fall victim to fraud and scammers

Fraud is when a person lies to you, or scams you, to gain an advantage, such as taking your money or learning private information about you. This could be via email, text, phone or in person, either on the street or on your doorstep.

Published: 31 Jan 22
LiveWell Kew parent and baby classes help end COVID-19 isolation

LiveWell has launched specially-designed classes to help end the worrying social isolation faced by many parents and carers with young children during the pandemic.

Published: 31 Jan 22
Arts Richmond February Newsletter

Arts Richmond's February Newsletter is packed with lots of events happening in and around Richmond upon Thames, and is available to view now.

Published: 28 Jan 22
Data resource published to assess and guide health and care in Richmond upon Thames

The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) brings together data and evidence to assess the health, care and wellbeing needs of residents in Richmond upon Thames to make it easier to plan for the provision of services that will address current and future health needs, while reducing inequalities.

Published: 27 Jan 22
Get involved in London's Great Mental Health Day

Tomorrow (Friday 28 January 2022) is London's Great Mental Health Day with the aim of getting Londoners to talk about mental health.

Published: 27 Jan 22
London Informed: COVID vaccine and pregnancy Q&A webinar

An opportunity for pregnant women to ask questions, raise their concerns and receive expert advice on the COVID-19 vaccines.

Published: 27 Jan 22
Council condemns government’s decision to withdraw the School Improvement Grant

In last night’s Full Council meeting, Councillors expressed profound disappointment in the government’s recent announcement to withdraw the School Improvement Monitoring & Brokering Grant, and instead fund all improvement activity through school budgets.

Published: 26 Jan 22
Parks Satisfaction Survey results

Richmond Council’s Parks Satisfaction Survey has found that 94% of residents are happy with the parks services in the borough.

Published: 26 Jan 22
One week to get your hero the recognition they deserve in the Community Heroes Awards!

It’s your last chance to nominate an inspirational person, group, or business who has helped to make Richmond upon Thames a better place.

Published: 26 Jan 22
What does a Youth Councillor do?

An interview with Kingston and Richmond Youth Councillor Praneeth Laksham explains the role and what it involves.

Published: 26 Jan 22
Six-month paid work placements with the Kickstart Jobs Fair

If you are 16 to 24 years old and on Universal Credit this is your chance to secure a six-month fully paid work placement.

Published: 26 Jan 22
Residents reminded to report graffiti

Richmond Council is encouraging residents to continue to report incidents of graffiti in the borough and not to paint over or try to remove graffiti themselves.

Published: 25 Jan 22
Family support charity Home-Start launches #BehindTheMask campaign to encourage parents to ask for help

Parents across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow are being encouraged to take off their masks and talk about the reality of raising children – particularly during the pandemic – to coincide with the third series of ITV's The Masked Singer.

Published: 25 Jan 22
All secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames rated ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

All eleven secondary schools in Richmond upon Thames are now graded 'good' or 'outstanding' by Ofsted.

Published: 25 Jan 22
Develop your new year idea to improve your local area

Richmond Council and Richmond CVS have launched a new step by step guide called the Project Toolkit which will help residents bring their community project ideas to life.

Published: 24 Jan 22
Off licence in Twickenham has licence revoked after selling alcohol to children

Following complaints from local residents and referrals from police colleagues over the sale of alcohol to under 18s, Hampton News and Booze in Twickenham has had its licence revoked.

Published: 24 Jan 22
Local caring charity is recruiting Care Support Workers

Would you like to work with a local Care Quality Commission registered charity supporting carers? Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames are hiring.

Published: 24 Jan 22
Is your business in need of specialist support to grow and recover post-COVID?

BIG South London has collaborated with The Institute of Cancer Research’s to develop the Life Sciences Innovation Support Programme, a new, fully-funded opportunity hosted by The London Cancer Hub to help develop and support life science and healthcare businesses and organisations in South London.

Published: 24 Jan 22
Play:Make:Art at Orleans House Gallery

Have fun exploring art skills and techniques with Orleans House Gallery's new fortnightly Friday morning workshops for 2 to 5-year-olds.

Published: 24 Jan 22
Richmond Borough Mind's It's Time to Talk workshop

Thursday 3 February 2022 is Time to Talk Day and Richmond Borough Mind is aiming to help local organisations establish a proactive approach to supporting employee wellbeing and prevent mental ill health.

Published: 21 Jan 22
Support for long COVID patients available at Richmond clinic

In the borough of Richmond upon Thames, an estimated 3,000 people have long COVID and Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare’s Long COVID Service is supporting some of these people.

Published: 20 Jan 22
Council Leader urges people to keep up effort to tackle COVID-19

Richmond Council Leader is urging Richmond residents to keep up efforts to stop Coronavirus spreading as the government announces the lifting of Plan B restrictions from next week (27 January).

Published: 20 Jan 22
Join our Feel Good Fitness gyms and pay no joining fee

We operate six sports centres, four pools, five gyms and over 200 fitness classes across the borough both conveniently located and competitively priced for local residents.

Published: 19 Jan 22
College media students launch Equality, Diversity and Inclusion campaign

Creative Media Production and Technology Level 2 students were tasked with creating a media campaign promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) community.

Published: 19 Jan 22
Richmond Rugby host Bedford Blues this weekend

Richmond Rugby are back in action this weekend following their 31-12 victory over London Scottish last weekend.

Published: 19 Jan 22
New monthly Kids' Book Club from Barnes Children's Literature Festival

The Barnes Children's Literature Festival has launched a fun new monthly book club for children called London LitSoc.

Published: 19 Jan 22
The Comedy Network announces February line-up

The Landmark Arts Centre have announced an impressive line-up of comedy talent for their February Comedy Network event.

Published: 19 Jan 22
Emergency works in Twickenham

York Street is now closed to all eastbound traffic (from Twickenham heading towards Richmond) due to Thames Water attending an urgent burst water main, a diversion route is in place.

Published: 18 Jan 22
York House Gardens gets 'Hope is everything' bench from Netflix

Netflix has donated 25 benches to councils across the UK to mark the launch of After Life Season 3, in association with Campaign Against Living Miserably.

Published: 18 Jan 22
Age UK Richmond create collection of inspired memories from older people

Earlier in the year, Age UK Richmond set a writing challenge asking older people in the borough to write about a memorable moment.

Published: 18 Jan 22
Local Rotary Club thanks residents for their generosity

The Rotary Club of Twickenham upon Thames took to the streets of Twickenham and Whitton this Christmas and were overwhelmed by the kindness that they received and the donations received over the Christmas period.

Published: 18 Jan 22
Biblical extravaganza at the Mary Wallace Theatre

Ben Hur by Patrick Barlow comes to the Mary Wallace Theatre on Twickenham's Embankment, from 22 to 29 January.

Published: 17 Jan 22
Council wins appeal on injunctions against unlawful traveller camps

Richmond Council is one step closer to being legally allowed to move on unlawful traveller camps immediately, following a successful hearing at the Court of Appeal.

Published: 14 Jan 22
Apply now for new Omicron business grant

Hospitality and leisure businesses can apply now for a new Government grant.

Published: 14 Jan 22
Richmond Council's response to potential loss of trees near to Twickenham Green

Richmond upon Thames Councillors will write to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to request a review of Tree Preservation Regulations following concerns raised by residents and local environmental groups on the potential loss of trees near to Twickenham Green.

Published: 14 Jan 22
RuTC art students exhibit work at 'Collect and Create' exhibition

The exhibition's theme, Collect and Create, offered students the opportunity to explore agendas and issues important to them.

Published: 14 Jan 22
New government resource to help keep children safe from sexual abuse

It is estimated that one in ten children in England and Wales will experience sexual abuse before they turn 16. That is equivalent to three in every classroom.

Published: 13 Jan 22
Practical actions to reduce your home's carbon emissions

Find out what you can do at Richmond & Twickenham Friends of the Earth's monthly meeting on Wednesday 2 February.

Published: 13 Jan 22
Pregnant? Protect yourself and your baby with essential vaccines this winter

All pregnant women should have the flu and the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their babies, at any stage of pregnancy.

Published: 13 Jan 22
Primary school application deadline is fast approaching

The deadline for applying for a child to start primary school in September 2022 is 15 January 2022.

Published: 12 Jan 22
Change to testing rules

The government has made some changes to the COVID-19 testing requirements in England recently in response to the growing rise of Omicron across the country. As you know, there are different tests you can get to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19).

Published: 12 Jan 22
Free webinar on pregnancy planning for women living with diabetes

Join Diabetes UK London on Tuesday 25 January for this special webinar on planning a pregnancy for women living with diabetes.

Published: 12 Jan 22
Urgent appeal for blood donations

With fewer people donating blood last year, the Twickenham blood donor centre is experiencing a shortfall. They are asking people to start this year by doing something amazing and giving blood.

Published: 11 Jan 22
Nominate your Community Hero now!

Do you know an inspirational person, group, or business who has helped to make Richmond upon Thames and their local community a better place? Nominate them for the 2021 Community Heroes Awards.

Published: 11 Jan 22
Richmond upon Thames College's 12 days of Kindness campaign

On 1 December, Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) launched its 12 Days of Kindness college-wide campaign, inspired by the famous carol 12 Days of Christmas.

Published: 11 Jan 22
Richmond Rugby take on London Scottish in a local derby this weekend

Richmond Rugby are back in action this weekend as they host London Scottish at the Athletic Ground in Richmond on Saturday 15 January.

Published: 11 Jan 22
Free vaccines for those looking after loved ones

If you are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or if you receive a Carer’s Allowance, you are eligible for a free flu vaccine. Additionally, if you are aged 16 and over and are the main carer for someone at high risk from COVID-19, you are eligible for a free COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Published: 10 Jan 22
Enter the Diana Armfield Prize for Drawing from Observation

In collaboration with Arts Richmond, distinguished and highly respected artist Diana Armfield is sponsoring a competition to encourage artists aged 16 years and over to draw from observation.

Published: 10 Jan 22
Career support for Richmond residents in 2022

Whether you're looking to re-enter the workplace or seeking a career change, Room for Work can help.

Published: 07 Jan 22
Help others get moving and be healthier through the Active Richmond Fund

The Active Richmond Fund gives money to local groups and organisations so that they can provide an extended range of activities that promote an active lifestyle for Richmond upon Thames residents.

Published: 07 Jan 22
The Arts Richmond January newsletter is now available

The latest Art Richmond newsletter is out now, full of news and events happening across the borough throughout January.

Published: 06 Jan 22
2022 brings some changes to COVID-19 testing guidance

The government has announced a number of changes in COVID-19 testing guidance this New Year.

Published: 06 Jan 22
The Mulberry Centre announces The Mall Concert

The Mulberry Centre will be celebrating its 21st birthday this year with The Mall Concert in support of its work.

Published: 06 Jan 22
RSPB Richmond and Twickenham talks return for January

RSPB Richmond and Twickenham will host two talks next week, both online and in person.

Published: 06 Jan 22
Underlying health condition? You are entitled to two essential vaccines this winter

Boost your immunity this winter by getting both the COVID-19 booster and the flu vaccines if you are eligible. If you are not sure whether you are eligible, speak to your GP.

Published: 06 Jan 22
Attend Local Plan virtual events to have your say on the development of the borough

This month we are holding a number of events on Zoom to provide an opportunity to discuss the Local Plan, which sets out a 15 year strategic vision to shape how Richmond upon Thames will develop in the future.

Published: 05 Jan 22
Try the 30-Day Drink Less Programme for a healthy start to the New Year

Are you looking to drink less alcohol in 2022? The 30-Day Drink Less Programme could help change your drinking habits for good.

Published: 05 Jan 22
Get your career moving in 2022 with Room for Work’s free Employment Skills course

Richmond Council's Work Match service will be running a free employability course for residents beginning in January to help residents improve their employability skills and help get you ready for your next job.

Published: 05 Jan 22
Biblical epic at the Mary Wallace Theatre

From 22 to 29 January four fearless actors will attempt to bring to audiences the spectacle, the magnificence the glory of the biblical epic Ben Hur.

Published: 05 Jan 22
The Night The Beatles met The Stones - in Richmond

Join Andrew Humphreys, author of new book Raving upon Thames, on Thursday 13 January as he talks about Richmond's role at the heart of sixties London.

Published: 05 Jan 22
Emergency works on The Quadrant, Richmond

The Quadrant, Richmond is currently closed outside no.3 Sweaty Betty sports store. Thames Water are attending on an emergency basis to repair a burst water main and a local traffic diversion is in place.

Published: 04 Jan 22
Have your say on installing a new outdoor gym in Hampton Hill

As part of Richmond Council's continued commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, the Parks Team is proposing to install a new outdoor gym at Holly Road Recreation Ground.

Published: 04 Jan 22
Youth Voice podcast on COVID-19 and young people's mental health

Kingston and Richmond Youth Council's Youth Voice podcast explores the impact of COVID-19 on young people and how young people can support each other.

Published: 04 Jan 22

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