June 2022

Keeping safe during the hot weather

The Met Office has issued a Red weather warning for the UK with temperatures potentially reaching over 35C in some places from Sunday to Tuesday. This means you should take extra care to protect your health, and the health of those around you, during this hot period of weather.

Published: 15 Jul 22
Wimbledon big screen opens at Diamond Jubilee Gardens

Discover Twickenham BID have erected a large screen at the Diamond Jubilee Gardens in Twickenham to show live Wimbledon action as well as screening classic and kids films.

Published: 30 Jun 22
Powerjam musicians perform in New York City at international rock festival

Local young musicians, from the Twickenham-based not-for-profit band project called Powerjam, performed in New York City this month, having been selected to represent the UK at the Kids Rock For Kids international teen rock band festival.

Published: 30 Jun 22
Support your local high street this Independents' Day Weekend

This weekend is Independents' Day UK Weekend and Richmond Council is encouraging residents to continue to support independent businesses across Richmond upon Thames by visiting their local high streets or buying local online.

Published: 30 Jun 22
Local railway calls all superheroes to special event

Enjoy a great family day out dressed as your favourite superheroes!

Published: 29 Jun 22
Richmond Music Trust: Live at The Exchange

Richmond Music Trust are delighted to announce that they will be presenting Live at The Exchange on Friday 8 July at 7.15pm.

Published: 29 Jun 22
Have your say on the borough’s new Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document

The draft Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) looks at ways in which the council can ensure that the maximum level of affordable housing is being delivered on development sites within the borough. The new detailed guidance will support the adopted Local Plan policies and look at how we will assess viability of proposed schemes within the planning process.

Published: 29 Jun 22
Richmond Carers Centre is recruiting

Would you like to work with carers? Richmond Carers Centre is recruiting for three vacancies within its adult and young carers support teams.

Published: 28 Jun 22
Bienvenue à Richmond

Artists from Richmond's twin town of Fontainebleau were in Teddington for the Richmond Art Society summer exhibition, which was staged in conjunction with Art Fontainebleau.

Published: 28 Jun 22
Skiff Club boat re-launched after restoration

The Skiff Club in Teddington recently re-launched one of its oldest boats after an extensive restoration.

Published: 28 Jun 22
Join us for the Mayor's Art Competition at Asgill House

The competition will run from July to September with art sessions at Asgill House, Richmond. Art can then be taken home to finish and then entered in the competition by Wednesday 21 September 2022.

Published: 28 Jun 22
St Margarets Fair's first Eco Festival

Eco Festival's (2 July, 11.30am to 6pm) aim is to inspire us all to reduce waste, particularly plastic, and think about how we can help protect where we live.

Published: 27 Jun 22
Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames is recruiting!

Join the Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames family! The charity is recruiting Care Support Workers.

Published: 27 Jun 22
Everyone has a part to play in helping breastfeeding parents to breastfeed

This National Breastfeeding Week (27 June to 3 July), everyone is encouraged to play their part in supporting breastfeeding with helpful tips on how to do just this.

Published: 27 Jun 22
The Extra Mile at Hampton Mission Partnership

Leader of Richmond Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts, recently visited The Extra Mile charitable outreach at Hampton Mission Partnership!

Published: 27 Jun 22
Help reduce your risk of developing dementia by maintaining a healthy weight

Being overweight or obese can increase your blood pressure and the risk of type 2 diabetes, both of which are linked to a higher risk of developing dementia - in particular Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

Published: 27 Jun 22
Join us for the first ‘Transform Work Life’ employability seminar at Richmond Old Town Hall

Transform Work Life is a new series of seminars delivered by Richmond Libraries that are aimed at developing knowledge of your personal and professional skills.

Published: 23 Jun 22
Landmark Arts Centre launches new website

Teddington’s Landmark Arts Centre has announced the launch of its new redesigned website, which has gone live with the release of its autumn 2022 programme of events.

Published: 23 Jun 22
Richmond’s new participatory dance festival takes place this weekend

N-RICH Dance is a welcoming, inclusive, participatory dance festival for young dancers aged 6 to 17 to learn from some top dance professionals.

Published: 23 Jun 22
Application submitted for Ham Close redevelopment plans

Working in partnership with Richmond Housing Partnership (RHP), housebuilder The Hill Group has submitted a planning application for the regeneration of Ham Close. The proposals, if approved, will deliver new affordable and private sale homes alongside new community facilities and high quality open space for the area.

Published: 23 Jun 22
Help shape local NHS mental health services

The NHS in south west London is developing a new three year all-age mental health strategy and we want your views.

Published: 23 Jun 22
All aboard the new health bus!

Local residents have been visiting the 'come and have a chat about your health' bus which is due in new locations over the next few weeks.

Published: 22 Jun 22
Career Transition Employability Programme launched to support residents in their careers

Richmond Work Match have launched the Career Transition Employability Programme to help residents living in Richmond upon Thames with their next career move.

Published: 22 Jun 22
Summer Concert of Richmond Community Choir

The Richmond Community Choir are inviting residents to their annual Summer Concert, which takes place on Saturday 25 June at All Hallows in Erncroft Way, Twickenham, TW1 1DA.

Published: 21 Jun 22
Volunteers wanted for idling action events in the borough

Richmond Council's air quality team are running regular idling action events again and are looking for resident volunteers. Would you like to help us to reduce air pollution in our borough?

Published: 21 Jun 22
Starting Up: How to Become a Charity or Social Enterprise

Have you, your friends, family, or colleagues ever had a great idea for a new community initiative but didn’t quite know what to do next?

Published: 21 Jun 22
Become a volunteer counsellor with Richmond Borough Mind

Richmond Borough Mind's counselling service is expanding to meet local needs and they are inviting residents to join their team.

Published: 20 Jun 22
Petersham Horticultural Society announces 115th Summer Show

The 115th Petersham Horticultural Society Summer Show will take place on Saturday 9 July at the Petersham Village Hall, from 2.15 to 4.30pm.

Published: 20 Jun 22
Steps you can take which may reduce your risk of dementia

A new campaign in Richmond upon Thames is being launched to increase awareness of the healthy behaviours you can adopt which may help reduce your risk of getting dementia.

Published: 20 Jun 22
Richmond charity appeals to residents to support child and youth mental health

The Richmond upon Thames Voluntary Fund, which this year is raising money for four local charities supporting child mental health, wants to reach its target of £100,000 but needs your help!

Published: 20 Jun 22
Have your say on the updated Conservation Area Appraisals

Residents are invited to have their say on the newly published Conservation Area Appraisals following the Council's borough-wide review of existing Conservation Area Appraisals to ensure they reflect the current character and appearance of local areas.

Published: 20 Jun 22
Bike Across Cultures in Richmond Park this weekend

Bike Across Cultures is an annual outdoor community event held in Richmond Park which brings together diverse communities from across the boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Kingston upon Thames.

Published: 20 Jun 22
Pride and Prejudice in Twickenham Fountain Gardens

Romance, avarice, villainy, comedy and drama are being played out in and around Twickenham's York House Fountain Gardens as the Richmond Shakespeare Society rehearse their forthcoming production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Published: 17 Jun 22
Richmond in Europe Association annual garden party

The Mayor of Richmond, Cllr. Julia Cambridge, was the guest of honour at the Richmond in Europe Association annual garden party last week.

Published: 17 Jun 22
Reduce waste and support the reuse of materials in your community

This week is London Circular Economy Week (13 – 17 June), a time focused on highlighting how cities, businesses and governments are working to reduce the impact of our consumption of stuff on global heating and carbon emissions, in innovative ways.

Published: 16 Jun 22
Waste and recycling collections update - Friday 17 June

Due to the high temperatures forecasted for Friday 17 June, Richmond Council's household waste and recycling collections will start at the earlier time of 5.30am.

Published: 16 Jun 22
Cheer for children! Donate to help local families

For one week all donations made during Home-Start Richmond's #CheerForChildren fundraising week will be doubled by their matched funder, The Childhood Trust until midday Tuesday 21 June.

Published: 16 Jun 22
Marble Hill re-opens with free admission for all visitors

With the support of the National Lottery, English Heritage has restored and reopened one of the finest Georgian homes in London with free entrance for all visitors.

Published: 15 Jun 22
Join the Clean Air Challenge!

By committing to three simple changes to everyday activities, you can make a difference to air quality in Richmond upon Thames as well as to your health ahead of this year's Clean Air Day.

Published: 14 Jun 22
Celebrating Pride month: LGBTQ+ books that inspire us

This year Richmond Council's Libraries team have asked their readers to tell them about the LGBTQ+ books that inspire them.

Published: 14 Jun 22
100 years of community brought to life in new Poppy Factory exhibition

A Falklands-themed display is among the new exhibits opened at the Poppy Factory visitor centre on the 40th anniversary of the end of the conflict.

Published: 14 Jun 22
Men's Health Week

13 to 19 June is Men's Health Week and this year the theme is 'Time for your MOT'.

Published: 13 Jun 22
Works to widen footway and improve congestion to begin on Barnes High Street

Following last year's consultation, works will begin on Monday 20 June to widen the footway for pedestrians on the south side of Barnes High Street, add a bus stop and alter some of the street's parking bays.

Published: 13 Jun 22
Calling artists to lead creative sessions with early years

Applications are now open for freelance artists to join our Curious Tots and Play:Make:Art programmes from September 2022 to August 2023.

Published: 13 Jun 22
Free girls summer Touch rugby sessions

Summer Friday evenings just got better with free one hour touch rugby sessions for girls every Friday from 10 June until September 2022.

Published: 13 Jun 22
Meet Stanley Road

Have you seen the 'Meet Stanley Road' guide to some of the amazing local businesses in Teddington?

Published: 10 Jun 22
Council to mark Clean Air Day 2022

Richmond Council will mark this year’s Clean Air Day (16 June) with several initiatives, including a pop-up information stall at Richmond Station.

Published: 09 Jun 22
Join Feel Good Fitness gyms and pay just £1 joining fee

Richmond Council operates six sports centres, four pools, five gyms and over 200 fitness classes across the borough all conveniently located and competitively priced for local residents.

Published: 09 Jun 22
Half price entry for cyclists at Kew Gardens this Clean Air Day

This Clean Air Day, Thursday 16 June, visitors who travel to Kew Gardens by bike will receive a 50% discount on entry to the botanic gardens for the day.

Published: 09 Jun 22
Jubilee celebrated in style across Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames was a hive of activity over the Bank Holiday with a huge array of events taking place across the borough to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Published: 09 Jun 22
This month's Landmark Arts Centre Lunchtime Book Club book announced

Hosted by staff from Waterstones, these friendly lunchtime sessions are the perfect way to meet like-minded readers and discover new and exciting reads.

Published: 08 Jun 22
Crossway Pregnancy Crisis Centre is now SEEN

Crossway Pregnancy Crisis Centre is changing its name to SEEN, which stands for Support, Empower, Educate and Nurture.

Published: 08 Jun 22
New unpaid carers representative appointed to the Richmond Health and Wellbeing Board

This Carers Week (6 to 12 June 2022), Richmond Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a Carer Representative to the Health and Wellbeing Board, providing direct representation for residents who give unpaid care to their loved ones.

Published: 07 Jun 22
Arts Richmond's Affordable Art Tent returns

Come and visit Arts Richmond's Affordable Art Tent at this year's St Margarets Fair.

Published: 07 Jun 22
A talk to celebrate Carers Week

To celebrate all carers and caregivers, Sara Challice, from Who Cares 4 Carers?, will be sharing a free talk online for those caring for loved ones on Tuesday 7 June at 7pm.

Published: 06 Jun 22
Kids run wild at Richmond RUNFEST

WWF has been revealed as the new title partner of the Richmond RUNFEST's 'Kids' Mile' event on Saturday 10 September 2022.

Published: 06 Jun 22
Healthy living in Richmond - Share your thoughts

Have you ever tried to improve your lifestyle? What were the biggest barriers? What helped you?

Published: 01 Jun 22
Richmond Council takes action to support workplace equality

Richmond Council is one of 18 councils participating in the first wave of a social care Workplace Race Equality Standard (WRES), which is designed to help local authorities adopt anti-discriminatory policies and anti-racist cultures.

Published: 01 Jun 22
Richmond Council is once again flying the Union Flag above York House

To mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Richmond Council is once again flying the Union Flag above York House.

Published: 01 Jun 22
Webinar: Should I get my child vaccinated against COVID-19?

The COVID-19 vaccine is available for all children from 5 years old.

Published: 01 Jun 22

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