January 2023
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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.
Published: 02 Feb 23
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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.
Published: 01 Feb 23
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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.
Published: 31 Jan 23
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Orleans House Gallery announce its latest exhibition, SupermarketForest
SupermarketForest will explore the ecosystem at the gallery and lift the status of nature. This innovative and immersive exhibition has been commissioned as part of Cultural Reforesting programme at Orleans House Gallery, an arts-led response to the environmental crises with its key question: how can we renew our relationship with nature?
Published: 31 Jan 23
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Supporting our young people with care needs into adulthood
We are consistently making improvements to how we support children with additional needs to move into adulthood. Hear first-hand from young people in Richmond upon Thames about how this works.
Published: 31 Jan 23
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Join author Ben Aaronovitch at Twickenham Library event
Sunday Times bestselling author Ben Aaronovitch will celebrate the paperback release of ‘Amongst Our Weapons’ with a talk and book signing.
Published: 30 Jan 23
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Are you a SEND parent on EHCP or SEN support?
Why not join our SEND Parent Champion scheme?
Published: 30 Jan 23
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Employ Richmond jobs fair attended by more than 300 residents
Richmond Work Match are delighted to have had over 300 local people attend the event. With 35 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of jobs and training opportunities, the event has proven to be a success.
Published: 27 Jan 23
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Richmond Council rolls out food recycling to more homes
Richmond Council is continuing to roll out its food waste recycling scheme to properties in the borough with communal waste and recycling facilities. A further 3,300 properties will receive food waste collections by the end of March 2023.
Published: 26 Jan 23
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Job opportunity at Habitats & Heritage
Habitats & Heritage are looking for a well organised, versatile person to join as an administrator for its energy advice service at South West London Energy Advice Partnership (SWLEAP).
Published: 26 Jan 23
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Free event on improving mental health and wellbeing for residents on Friday 27 January
The free walk-in event (11.30am to 2.30pm) will feature representatives from local organisations sharing information about their services and interactive taster sessions focused on wellbeing.
Published: 26 Jan 23
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Book recommendations for Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January is an international day for remembering the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, alongside the millions of other people killed under Nazi persecution of other groups and during more recent genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
Published: 25 Jan 23
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Landmark Arts Centre announces spring 2023 programme: The season of poetry with Roger McGough
The Landmark Arts Centre launches its new spring 2023 programme with a season of poetry, featuring an exciting line-up of poetical themed events, live music, art, and comedy.
Published: 24 Jan 23
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Richmond Neighbourhood Policing Week to host catalytic converter event
As part of the Richmond Neighbourhood Policing Week, we have arranged a catalytic converter and bike marking event to try to help combat the thefts that have been occurring across the Borough.
Published: 23 Jan 23
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Residents invited to community potluck in Teddington
Teddington residents are encouraged to take part in ‘Bring a Dish’ event to build connections with the community.
Published: 23 Jan 23
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Richmond Work Match to host virtual money management session
The Richmond Work Match team will deliver a free session for residents, sharing tips on how to manage financial challenges.
Published: 20 Jan 23
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Funding approved for Twickenham Riverside redevelopment
Richmond Council has approved the funds needed to deliver the Twickenham Riverside redevelopment.
Published: 20 Jan 23
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Come along to Richmond’s first Winter Health Fair on Saturday 28 January
Residents can access information and advice from local health services, clinical services like flu and COVID-19 jabs and blood pressure checks, and free refreshments.
Published: 19 Jan 23
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Richmond Council stands up for residents cut off during rail strikes
Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee, has written to the Department for Transport and South Western Railway, calling for serious consideration to be given to the impact of the rail strikes and associated service failures on communities in Richmond upon Thames.
Published: 19 Jan 23
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Landlords invited to join networking event
Richmond property-owners are encouraged to take part in a forum to learn more about essential landlord services and discuss the issues they face.
Published: 18 Jan 23
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Whitton Library to hold Holocaust Memorial Day event
Join us for an evening of talks and a film screening to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.
Published: 18 Jan 23
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Vulnerability and anti-sexual harassment training offered to residents
The council is offering free training to everyone living, working and studying in the borough to increase safety in public spaces.
Published: 18 Jan 23
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Celebrate Lunar New Year in Twickenham
Join us and celebrate the Lunar New Year on the streets of Twickenham.
Published: 18 Jan 23
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Developing weight management services for adults
We are working to enhance our Tier 2 Adult Weight Management (AWM) Programme, providing focused support for people to lose weight safely.
Published: 17 Jan 23
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Walk the rivers with Friends of River Crane Environment
On Monday 23 January, the trustees of Friends of River Crane Environment (FORCE) are leading a winter walk from Kneller Gardens to Isleworth.
Published: 17 Jan 23
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Richmond Hearing Voices Friendship Group
The Hearing Voices Friendship Group supports residents who hear voices and those who support them.
Published: 17 Jan 23
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The Mulberry Centre hosts first ever World Cancer Day event
One in two of us will be affected by cancer in our lifetime. The Mulberry Centre is hosting its first ever World Cancer Day event, sharing expert advice on how to get support and help others to close the care gap.
Published: 16 Jan 23
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First Employ Richmond event is announced
The first Employ Richmond event will provide free jobs and skills training for local jobseekers and employers.
Published: 16 Jan 23
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Connect to Tech present technology and mental health workshop
As part of the Connect to Tech project to unpick the often daunting world of technology, Richmond Borough Mind are offering a free workshop on 31 January.
Published: 13 Jan 23
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Updated Employment and Skills strategy launched to support residents through the cost of living crisis
In July 2021, Richmond Upon Thames Council launched an Employment and Skills strategy in response to the COVID-19 crisis and its effects on the local labour market. The strategy outlined how the Council can help combat some of the challenges brought on by the pandemic and ensure that its core objectives are being achieved.
Published: 13 Jan 23
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Barnes Children's Literature Festival's book club gets kids reading for fun
The Barnes Children's Literature Festival is ready to keep children buzzing about reading right through 2023 when their monthly book club continues at St Paul's School in Barnes on Saturday 21 January.
Published: 12 Jan 23
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New affordable homes completed in Richmond to help meet housing needs
Nine new homes have been constructed at Edgar Road on the Hounslow Heath Estate by Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP) to help Richmond upon Thames achieve its goal of ensuring the delivery of great quality, genuinely affordable homes.
Published: 12 Jan 23
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Join the White Ribbon Torch Walk in Ham
A Torch Walk and ‘walk and talk’ with the Met Police are taking place in Ham to raise awareness of violence against women and improve safety for female residents.
Published: 12 Jan 23
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The Community Heroes Awards are back - nominate yours today!
Have you come across an inspiring individual, organisation or business that has made Richmond upon Thames and their local community a better place? If so, you can now nominate them for the 2022 Community Heroes Awards.
Published: 12 Jan 23
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Teddington Society pays tribute to chairman, Sheena Harold
With huge sadness and deep regret, the Teddington Society has announced the death of Sheena Harold, its Chairman. She died on the evening of Monday 9 January after a short illness.
Published: 12 Jan 23
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Three COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-ups coming up in January
Residents in and around Hampton and Richmond will be able to access a COVID-19 or flu jab at two upcoming pop-up clinics on Saturday 28 January, being held at both the Tangley Park Children’s Centre and Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College.
Published: 11 Jan 23
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Meet the new owners of Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club
Supporters of Hampton and Richmond FC are invited to a Q&A session with new owners, Rafaele and Stefano Petruzzo, ahead of the home match against Cheshunt on Tuesday 17 January.
Published: 11 Jan 23
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Save the date for Great Mental Health Day community event in Whitton
In celebration of Great Mental Health Day on Friday 27 January, we are partnering with Ruils and Richmond Borough Mind to host a free community health and wellbeing event at Whitton Community Centre.
Published: 11 Jan 23
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Thames Water plan to safeguard water resources for the future
Thames Water has developed a plan, looking ahead to 2075, to adapt to the pressures on our water resources and ensure we have a secure water supply for future generations and protect our environment.
Published: 10 Jan 23
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Emergency road closure in Teddington
Kingston Road in Teddington (TW11) is now reopened.
Published: 09 Jan 23
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RSVP for Meet and Eat Wednesdays at Homelink Day Respite Centre
Join us for a free warm space lunch every Wednesday from 11 January 2023.
Published: 09 Jan 23
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How we are supporting Richmond upon Thames through the cost of living crisis
We have been able to allocate £3m to supporting people in the borough through the financial storm. This means we can deliver frontline support to those in need.
Published: 09 Jan 23
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Old Masters help Strawberry Hill House recall the era of Horace Walpole
The generous loan of over fifty Old Master paintings has enabled experts to recreate the look and feel of Horace Walpole's historic ‘little gothic castle’ as it was in his lifetime.
Published: 09 Jan 23
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Are you thinking of hosting a Ukrainian family?
We spoke with Richmond resident John, who shares his experiences of hosting Ukrainian guests and the reasons why he encourages others to do the same.
Published: 09 Jan 23
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Richmond Shakespeare Society presents a thrilling mystery this January
The Richmond Shakespeare Society will perform a thrilling production of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, ‘The Hollow’.
Published: 06 Jan 23
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Government introduce voter ID requirement
From May, the UK government will require voters to show photo ID at the polling station.
Published: 05 Jan 23
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Join the Love Me community initiative for a refreshing start to the year
Why not begin 2023 with a refreshing and inspiring programme, aimed to enhance mental and physical wellbeing?
Published: 04 Jan 23
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Residents offered training to help become active bystanders
Residents are being offered free bystander training to provide them with the tools to safely intervene when they see problematic behaviour occurring.
Published: 04 Jan 23
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Room for Work charity offers career support for Richmond residents
Whether you're looking to re-enter the workplace or seeking a career change, local charity Room for Work are offering free career support.
Published: 04 Jan 23
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