October 2026
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Nominations open for the inaugural Richmond Moves Awards
Do you know someone making a difference through sport and physical activity in Richmond? Are they doing things that help people in the borough move more? Are they a talented athlete competing at the top of their sport? Nominate them and help us celebrate the people and organisations helping our borough move more.
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Open Mic: Spoken Word or Song for the Natural World
November's Do Something Green event is a free community open-mic gathering through the spoken word, poetry, story or song, in celebration of the Natural World. For Land, Leaf & Sky.
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Climate Action Microgrant: turning community energy into environmental improvements
Our Climate Action Microgrant programme helped GoodGym Richmond volunteers turn community effort into tangible environmental improvements across the borough.
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Join a Christmas Card Making Workshop
Get into the festive spirit at our handmade Christmas Card Making Workshop, while supporting Teddington Memorial Hospital. Join a fun, creative class where you’ll make your own gorgeous, unique Christmas cards to send to loved ones and special friends.
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Richmond Mencap launches autumn and winter activities for young people
Richmond Mencap is offering a programme of term-time and holiday activities from October 2026 to January 2027, providing opportunities for young people with special needs and learning disabilities to get out, have fun and connect with others.
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Half-price cargo bike rides available for Richmond residents
From Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, residents can enjoy exclusive Halloween discounts with OurBike and discover a greener, more convenient way to travel.
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Let’s tackle fly-tipping together
We're stepping up action against fly-tipping, monitoring hot spots, fining offenders and taking legal action in serious cases. So, what does count as fly-tipping and what is the correct way to get rid of waste?
Published: 21 Oct 26
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Black History Month: Our Voices, Our Stories
Join us on Tuesday 27 October for an inspiring evening of conversation, storytelling and connection, celebrating African-Caribbean voices in Richmond.
Published: 20 Oct 26
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Richmond named fourth best place in England to grow up
A landmark new report has ranked Richmond upon Thames as the fourth best place in England for children to grow up.
Published: 20 Oct 26
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Richmond Voluntary Fund raises over £30k for children and families in just six weeks
Richmond residents have once again shown their strong community spirit, donating more than £30,000 to the Richmond Voluntary Fund (RVF) in just six weeks.
Published: 19 Oct 26
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New online hub gives Richmond residents a say in town centre’s future
Richmond Town Centre belongs to the people who live, work and spend time here. Now, a new online engagement hub is making it easier to help shape its future.
Published: 19 Oct 26
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Council steps up enforcement to stop people trashing Richmond upon Thames
Fly-tippers in Richmond could face fines of up to £50,000 if they are caught dumping rubbish.
Published: 16 Oct 26
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Twickenham’s Christmas shopping weekend returns
On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December, come along to a free festive event at Orleans House Gallery.
Published: 16 Oct 26
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Flying high for Crossroads Care at Allianz Stadium
On 16 October 2026, 10 brave supporters will be soaring across the iconic Allianz Stadium on a zip wire to raise vital funds and awareness for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston – the charity that supports local unpaid carers and those they look after.
Published: 15 Oct 26
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The over 55s Daytime Disco is back
Great news for music and dance lovers - the popular Age UK Daytime Disco for over 55s is back! Over the past two years, these events have brought people together for afternoons full of music, dancing, laughter and friendship.
Published: 15 Oct 26
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Kew launches major fundraising appeal to save iconic Palm house
Kew's iconic Palm House needs your help.
Published: 15 Oct 26
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Share how the summer heat affected you
How did the extreme heat of summer 2026 affect you, your community and the local environment? Take part in an online survey and an in-person workshop to help shape a more climate-resilient borough.
Published: 15 Oct 26
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Richmond communities unite to challenge hate crime
Richmond’s communities will stand together against hate at a boroughwide event celebrating what unites us, challenging prejudice and turning shared commitment into action.
Published: 14 Oct 26
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New programme set for Pools on the Park's multi-use studio
Residents will soon be able to take part in a new programme of specialist health and wellbeing activities at Pools on the Park, in the centre’s new multi-use studio.
Published: 14 Oct 26
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Twickenham Riverside redevelopment reaches new heights as Water Lane frame completed
The transformation of Twickenham Riverside has reached an exciting new milestone, with the concrete frame superstructure for the new Water Lane building now complete.
Published: 14 Oct 26
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Mayor’s Civic Service celebrates sanctuary-finding kindness and acceptance
Kindness and acceptance - the twin pillars of sanctuary - were at the heart of this year’s Mayor’s Civic Service in Twickenham earlier this month.
Published: 13 Oct 26
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The Fixery keeps Richmond repairing, reusing and saving
This Circular Economy Week, we are celebrating the people and projects helping Richmond lend, borrow, repair and share more, keeping useful items in use for longer and reducing waste.
Published: 12 Oct 26
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Don’t miss the Mayor’s charity Halloween quiz!
On Friday 30 October, the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, will be hosting a fun and spooky Halloween quiz at York House.
Published: 09 Oct 26
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Working towards a more inclusive borough
Councillor Maureen Goldthorpe, Richmond's new Interfaith and Belief Champion, shares her vision for strengthening connections between residents, faith communities, voluntary sector organisations, local groups and partner agencies across the borough.
Published: 09 Oct 26
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Vision board? Personalised card? Unleash your creativity at the Fixery
Get creative with rescued materials at a free relaxed zero-waste paper cutting session at The Fixery.
Published: 09 Oct 26
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St Margarets Station marks 150th birthday
It was great to welcome so many people to the 150th Birthday Party at St Margaret’s station on Saturday 3 October, organised by SCRP, The Friends of St Margarets Station, and residents of Amyand Park Road.
Published: 08 Oct 26
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New Elleray Centre celebrates Teddington Society Design Award
The new Elleray Centre has received a Design Award from the Teddington Society, recognising its outstanding contribution to the town’s character.
Published: 08 Oct 26
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Free bus travel for disabled pass holders from April 2027
Hear from Councillor Margaret Dane, Richmond’s Disability Champion, on the recent update on bus pass time restrictions.
Published: 08 Oct 26
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Share insight into co-occurring mental health support and drug and alcohol use needs
If you are part of the local voluntary sector, help shape Richmond’s ‘No Wrong Door’ approach for people experiencing co-occurring mental health and alcohol or drug use needs, particularly those facing multiple disadvantage.
Published: 07 Oct 26
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Council demands rethink on ‘reckless’ government funding cuts
Government funding cuts have been labelled ‘reckless’ by Richmond Council, which has demanded a rethink.
Published: 07 Oct 26
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Saddle up, Santa! Richmond’s ultimate feel-good festive ride is back
For the past 13 years, hundreds of cycling Santas have wrapped up warm, hopped on their bikes, and pedalled 15.5 km - bringing some early Christmas spirit to the winter streets, and gifts to Shooting Star Children's Hospice.
Published: 07 Oct 26
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Free Conversations on Life & Death Programme in Hampton
The Beauty Way Project CIC is offering a free six-week community programme in Hampton this November, funded by Living Well Dying Well.
Published: 07 Oct 26
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Join Richmond Cycling Campaign's Family Bike Ride
For their final Family Bike Ride of the Season in collaboration with Do Something Green, Richmond Cycling Campaign have chosen to ride to Windsor Great Park.
Published: 07 Oct 26
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Richmond warns planning overhaul risks weakening local democracy
Richmond Council has condemned new planning rules it warns will shut residents out of decisions about developments and curb councillors’ ability to openly debate the benefits and impacts of applications.
Published: 07 Oct 26
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Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 17 October, for the repair of household items.
Published: 06 Oct 26
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Cambrian Community Centre decamps for winter refit
Building work for the refurbishment of the Cambrian Community Centre will start on Monday 26 October 2026 and is set to continue until the end of February 2027. This will transform the centre into a modern, accessible, better designed community space.
Published: 06 Oct 26
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Learn how to prepare for severe weather and emergencies
On Saturday 10 October, join us for a free, family-friendly Community Resilience Fair and discover how to better prepare for emergencies in Richmond upon Thames.
Published: 06 Oct 26
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Richmond charity Riverbank receives government grant to tackle homelessness
The borough of Richmond Upon Thames will benefit from £228,091 through Richmond charity, Riverbank, under the Government’s Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF). This will enable expanded support for single mothers and their children who face vulnerabilities and live in temporary accommodation.
Published: 06 Oct 26
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Twickenham Real Junk Food Project up for £10,000 from Lidl Community Fund
Lidl has chosen Twickenham Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) as one of five charities the public can vote for.
Published: 05 Oct 26
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Kinship Carer Week 2026: celebrating the families who step up
Kinship Care Week (5 to 11 October 2026) shines a light on the vital role of kinship carers - relatives and friends who step up to raise a child when their parents are unable to.
Published: 05 Oct 26
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Barnes Common Autumn Fayre
To celebrate Apple Day and all things autumn, we invite you to join us for the Barnes Common annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Published: 05 Oct 26
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New grief café launches in Whitton to support bereaved residents
Local charity space2grieve is expanding its free bereavement support across Richmond borough with a new Compassionate Cuppa grief café at Whitton Community Centre.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Willow spiling on the Thames
Help restore the Thames riverside through a series of hands-on willow spiling workshops taking place in Richmond this autumn.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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New women’s choir launched in Richmond
A new and exciting women’s choir has started in Richmond. It is a non-profit, volunteer led choir, directed by a serving musician from the Band of the Welsh Guards, London, Sam Petchey.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Experience the colour, creativity and traditions of a Japanese Matsuri at ETNA
Join a free, fun, family-friendly afternoon celebrating Japanese festivals and culture, with plenty of activities to try.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Dave Kelly playing an Elleray fundraiser this November
To blues enthusiasts, Dave Kelly needs no introduction because since the sixties, he has been a cornerstone of the British blues scene. A singer, composer and master of slide guitar, he has played alongside and toured with the likes of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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New visitor guide puts Richmond upon Thames’ best sights on the map
A new visitor guide has been launched to put the best of Richmond upon Thames in the spotlight and encourage even more people to discover its borough’s parks, riverside, heritage, culture and independent businesses.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Help The Fixery set a world repair record with the London Fixathon
Bring your broken items to The Fixery on Saturday 10 October and help us attempt to set a new world record for the most items fixed in one day across London.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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East Sheen Restaurant Raises £2750 for Nepal Relief Fund
Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant in East Sheen has raised £2,750 to support the relief efforts in Nepal following devastating landslides and flash floods in the country.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Join Teddington Hockey Club's community day this Saturday
Not many people realise that Teddington is home to the world's oldest hockey club. Hockey is now played by around 30 million people worldwide, across 137 to 140 national associations spanning all five continents - and it was Teddington Hockey Club, founded in 1871, that created the rules of the modern game, including playing eleven-a-side, the ball still used today, and 'the D'.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Barnes Green river restoration improves flood resilience and creates new wildlife habitats
The Beverley Brook at Barnes Green is now bursting with healthy new wildlife habitats, following river restoration work to boost flood resilience in the area as part of the Community BlueScapes programme.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Richmond celebrates double success at ICE London Awards
Richmond upon Thames has scooped two prestigious honours at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London 2026 Awards, recognising two major infrastructure projects.
Published: 01 Oct 26
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Celebrate Black History Month at your local library
This October, Richmond libraries are marking Black History Month with a programme of events for all ages. Discover powerful stories, experience music and dance, and take part in activities that celebrate the creativity and achievements of Black communities.
Published: 30 Sept 26
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