October 2023
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Sheroes of Richmond
Sheroes of Richmond is an exhibition of vibrant portraits acknowledging some of the remarkable African-Caribbean women in the borough, who are making a difference in business, the community, and sports.
Published: 31 Oct 23
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Arts Richmond present Creative Voices
Join Arts Richmond at The Exchange, Twickenham every Wednesday in November for Creative Voices.
Published: 31 Oct 23
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Come along to the annual Richmond fireworks night
Richmond's annual fireworks display returns on Sunday 5 November 2023 at Richmond Athletic Ground, Twickenham Road, TW9 2SF.
Published: 30 Oct 23
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Hate Crime Awareness event in partnership with Multicultural Richmond
On Monday 23 October, as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week, we held an event at the Access Project centre in Whitton.
Published: 26 Oct 23
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Richmond Council celebrates Black History Month
On Tuesday 24 October, Richmond Council and Public Health hosted a special event at Clarendon Hall to commemorate Black History Month. The theme was Saluting our Sisters, which paid homage to the crucial role that black women have played in shaping history, inspiring change, and building communities.
Published: 25 Oct 23
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Help create a magical Christmas for local care leavers
Local charity Cocoon, Care After Care is calling for help from the local community to create the best Christmas ever for around fifty care-leavers.
Published: 24 Oct 23
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Horror play to premiere at OSO Arts Centre
Sabbath premieres at OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, London, SW13 0LF from Tuesday 31 October to Sunday 5 November with showings at 3.0 and 7.30pm.
Published: 24 Oct 23
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Richmond Council Leader responds to racial hatred incident in Twickenham
The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has reiterated the Council's commitment to tackling hate crime in Richmond upon Thames following an incident on Church Street in Twickenham last night where a group of individuals were witnessed inciting racial hatred.
Published: 24 Oct 23
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Visit our Health Bus and get 'winter strong’
The 'Come and have a chat about your health' bus will visit locations across Richmond with the NHS on hand to offer seasonal vaccinations to eligible residents.
Published: 20 Oct 23
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Residents urged to report any sightings of Asian hornets
Residents may have read about a confirmed sighting of an Asian hornet in East London recently. Originally from China and the Indian subcontinent, sporadic sightings have been recorded since 2016.
Published: 20 Oct 23
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Books to read this Black History Month
Black History Month is a brilliant opportunity to learn about black history, heritage, and culture. To observe the occasion we have put together a list of book recommendations for you to read.
Published: 20 Oct 23
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Meet the artist - EyiTemi
As part of the Black History Month ‘Meet the Artist’ Q&A, we spoke with musician, EyiTemi.
Published: 19 Oct 23
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Have your say on Thames Water Teddington river abstraction proposals
Richmond Council has stood unanimously against Thames Water's plan to take water from the River Thames at Teddington Weir and divert it to the Lee Valley Reservoirs, replacing it with waste-water from Mogden Sewage Treatment Works.
Published: 18 Oct 23
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Richmond Libraries to host creativity workshops for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with performance poet and storyteller, Jane Grell, as she brings to life the African-Caribbean oral tradition with an event on Tuesday 24 October 2023.
Published: 18 Oct 23
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Join the Mayor’s Four Seasons Quiz!
Come along to the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames' seasons-themed charity quiz.
Published: 17 Oct 23
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Making sustainable travel more convenient
Addressing air quality is a top priority for Richmond upon Thames. We want everyone to be able to get around and access the services they need effortlessly and safely. That’s why we have rolled out a number of initiatives to make active travel easier and greener choices more attractive.
Published: 17 Oct 23
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Meet the artist - Kalungi Ssebandeke
As part of the Black History Month Meet the Artist Q&A, we spoke with actor, writer, and director, Kalungi Ssebandeke.
Published: 17 Oct 23
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Teddington Beer Festival returns!
Teddington Beer Festival is back for a second time after its sell-out success last year, which saw over 1500 visitors through the doors.
Published: 17 Oct 23
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Visit our Health Bus for support this Stoptober
Smokers who get help to quit are four times more likely to stop smoking for good. Get support to quit smoking or vaping this Stoptober by visiting our Health Bus.
Published: 16 Oct 23
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Kew Gardens celebrates Queer Nature this autumn
Until Sunday 29 October visitors to Kew Gardens can look forward to discovering a celebration of Queer Nature in Kew’s iconic Temperate House.
Published: 16 Oct 23
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International school exchanges with Richmond
Teachers from the Geschwister Scholl Schule in Konstanz were welcomed to York House by the Mayor of Richmond as they took part in their annual exchange with Teddington School.
Published: 16 Oct 23
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Launch of London Breeze Film Festival
The London Breeze Film Festival (LBFF), formerly known as the Barnes Film Festival, launched on 11 October, to an audience of film enthusiasts and industry professionals at Battersea Power Station.
Published: 16 Oct 23
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COVID-19 and flu vaccine pop-up clinics available
Eligible residents who would like to get a COVID-19 seasonal vaccine or flu jab can do so at a series of regular pop-up clinics being held in the borough.
Published: 12 Oct 23
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Richmond Shakespeare Society to perform ENRON
On Saturday 21 October, come along to Mary Wallace Theatre for the opening night of Lucy Prebble's play, ENRON. The play is an expose of corporate greed and the financial skulduggery which led to the downfall of America's largest energy company.
Published: 12 Oct 23
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Experience skiffing on the River Thames at Teddington
The Skiff Club invites you to enjoy learning to row in traditional boats from their club in Trowlock Way, Teddington TW11 9QY.
Published: 12 Oct 23
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Residents invited to National Hate Crime Awareness Week event
To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, Richmond Council, the Metropolitan Police and Multicultural Richmond are encouraging residents to learn more about hate crime.
Published: 12 Oct 23
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Open auditions for Barnes Community Players
On Thursday 12 October from 7.30pm, the Barnes Community Players are holding auditions for their February 2024 production of Ladies Day by Amanda Whittington.
Published: 11 Oct 23
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Are you interested in becoming a foster carer?
Achieving for Children are holding informal online drop in sessions for those who may be interested in becoming a foster carer.
Published: 11 Oct 23
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Take Part in the Family Hub consultation
We are working together with Achieving for Children to explore a proposal to bring together services from two children’s centres to form a Family Hub.
Published: 10 Oct 23
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Don’t miss this year’s Full of Life Fair and Full of Life Fund community events!
There are only a few days to go until this year’s Full of Life Fair on Friday 13 October, the annual extravaganza for older residents and carers held at Twickenham RFU Stadium.
Published: 10 Oct 23
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Join our Black History Month celebrations at York House
Come along to our Black History Month celebrations, taking place on Tuesday 24 October from 6 to 8.30pm at York House, Twickenham, TW1 3AA.
Published: 10 Oct 23
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Richmond Council announces new champion to tackle violence against women
Councillor Katie Mansfield has become the borough’s second White Ribbon Champion following the tenure of Councillor Ben Khosa.
Published: 05 Oct 23
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Charity concert to be held for World Mental Health Day
Richmond Borough Mind have been chosen by Senior Street Sextet as the beneficiary of their upcoming fundraising concert.
Published: 05 Oct 23
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The new ferry 'Richmond' enters service
On Wednesday 4 October, the new car ferry across Lake Constance entered service between Konstanz and Meersburg.
Published: 05 Oct 23
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The Richmond Charities' new almshouse development
The Richmond Charities marked the start of a new development of almshouses with a ‘breaking the ground’ ceremony on 28 September 2023. The Richmond Charities provides almshouse accommodation for the over 65s in the borough who are in housing and financial need, and has been doing so for over 400 years.
Published: 05 Oct 23
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Open auditions at the Mary Wallace Theatre
On Wednesday 11 October, the Mary Wallace Theatre will be holding open auditions for their January 2024 production of Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.
Published: 04 Oct 23
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Take part in a public consultation for conservation areas
We are conducting a public consultation on updated Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans from Monday 18 September to Friday 27 October 2023.
Published: 03 Oct 23
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Richmond Libraries share Black History Month books for teens
October 2023 marks the start of Black History Month. To commemorate diversity and celebrate Black authors, our children's librarians have put together a list featuring a wide variety of teen and young adult books, with something for everyone.
Published: 03 Oct 23
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Celebrate Black History Month in Richmond upon Thames
Join Richmond upon Thames in celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of October.
Published: 02 Oct 23
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YMCA Hampton Pre School rated Good by Ofsted
YMCA Hampton Pre School, part of YMCA St Paul’s Group, has been rated Good by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
Published: 02 Oct 23
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