October 2022
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Come and have a chat about your health
The 'Come and have a chat about your health' bus will be visiting two locations in the borough over the next couple of weeks to answer your health questions.
Published: 28 Nov 22
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Free e-scooter training sessions for residents
Bikeworks are providing two free training sessions on Sunday 27 November to teach residents how to use e-scooters.
Published: 17 Nov 22
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Arts Richmond November newsletter
November's ‘What’s On’ newsletter is now available online.
Published: 31 Oct 22
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Protecting local wildlife this autumn
220 cameras have been deployed across Richmond upon Thames in 2022, from April to November. This project is part of an internet of things scheme, which is run across five south London boroughs known as the South London Partnership (SLP). The projects must be resident-focused and in Richmond the venture supports the SLP’s response to the climate emergency.
Published: 28 Oct 22
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Take part in the White Ribbon Torch Walk
A White Ribbon Torch Walk is taking place in Mortlake and Barnes to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.
Published: 27 Oct 22
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Help shape the future of Richmond Council Leisure Facilities
Richmond upon Thames are encouraging people to take part in a survey to improve leisure facilities. Everyone who submits a response can enter a prize draw to win a free 3-month membership.
Published: 27 Oct 22
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Richmond Good Neighbours need more volunteer drivers!
As winter comes and people find getting out and about more difficult, Richmond Good Neighbours need to find additional volunteer drivers to help.
Published: 27 Oct 22
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Join us for Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow's Christmas concert
Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow's Christmas Concert is back to raise much needed funds for local families.
Published: 27 Oct 22
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Community cargo bikes available to hire free
With the rising cost of fuel, now might be the time to use one of the three electric cargo bikes available to hire in the borough.
Published: 27 Oct 22
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Royal Academy of Dance in conversation with Ashley Killar
In conversation with Dr Kathrina Farrugia-Kriel, Ashley Killar will talk about his new book, Cranko: The Man and his Choreography.
Published: 26 Oct 22
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Join Age UK's fundraising afternoon tea for Macmillan
Head down for afternoon tea and be delighted with music by singer Emma Playle!
Published: 26 Oct 22
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Off The Record Twickenham seeks part-time Assistant Administrator
OTR Twickenham is recruiting for an experienced and skilled part-time (10 hours over 2 days a week) Assistant Administrator.
Published: 26 Oct 22
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Arts Richmond President Series: Paterson Joseph on his debut novel
Join acclaimed British actor Paterson Joseph as he draws from his highly-anticipated debut novel to tell the extraordinary story of 18th-century writer, abolitionist and composer Charles Ignatius Sancho.
Published: 26 Oct 22
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New wildlife haven officially opens in Heathfield
The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames has officially opened Jubilee Meadows in Heathfield Ward. The meadow has been open to the public since July and is already well used by local people seeking somewhere for a quiet walk in a natural setting.
Published: 26 Oct 22
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Skylarks Charity is recruiting!
Are you looking for a new role in the voluntary sector? Would you like to work for an award-winning dynamic charity based in Twickenham supporting families who have children with disabilities?
Published: 25 Oct 22
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Richmond welcomes SW London's first whisky club!
Love whisky? Join the Club!
Published: 25 Oct 22
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Locals invited to take part in bystander training
Free bystander training will be offered to those living and working in the borough to help them safely challenge problematic behaviour when they see it.
Published: 25 Oct 22
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Share your thoughts on the Council’s strategy supporting residents with a learning disability and autism
Residents are being asked to take part in a new survey to help deliver The Big Plan, a strategy to improve the lives of people with a learning disability and autism.
Published: 25 Oct 22
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Join us for upcoming Conservation Area Appraisals events
Richmond Council's Urban Design and Conservation teams are in the process of updating the Conservation Area Appraisals.
Published: 24 Oct 22
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Disabilities campaigner Alan Benson awarded Freedom of the Borough
Richmond Council has awarded the Freedom of the Borough accolade to disability campaigner, Alan Benson MBE. A special council meeting celebrated Alan's achievements including his work as a Trustee for local charity, Ruils, which supports disabled children, adults, and older people to live independent lives.
Published: 24 Oct 22
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Join the Shepherd's Star Explore project!
Winter is coming and with it the colder weather and darker days - would you like somewhere warm and welcoming to be? A safe space where you can feel at home and make new friends whilst building your confidence and learning new skills?
Published: 24 Oct 22
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Unveiling of the Virginia Woolf Statue in Richmond
The sculpture will be located on the upper terraces at Richmond Riverside following a five-year fundraising campaign.
Published: 24 Oct 22
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First ever Teddington Beer Festival opens on 3 November
The Teddington Beer Festival is set to open its doors for a three-day celebration of some of the best beers, ales and ciders in the UK!
Published: 21 Oct 22
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Richmond Borough Mind community survey
Complete the survey before it closes on Thursday 3 November 2022.
Published: 21 Oct 22
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Successful employment fair showcases support for Ukrainians and their sponsors
On Thursday 13 October, Richmond Council hosted a free jobs and skills fair, connecting Ukrainian refugees and sponsors to employment opportunities.
Published: 21 Oct 22
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Sparkle Festive Fair at the Landmark Arts Centre
Get all your festive shopping done in one place from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 November 2022.
Published: 20 Oct 22
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A home from Kew for Moshchun Ukraine
The Rotary Club of Kew Gardens are so impressed by the spirit of the people of Moshchun, a village near Kyiv that has been destroyed, that they are collecting donations to help.
Published: 20 Oct 22
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Vulnerability and anti-sexual harassment training offered to businesses
The Council is offering training to businesses working in the Night Time Economy to increase safety in public spaces.
Published: 20 Oct 22
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Crossroads Care is recruiting care support workers!
Join our Crossroads family! Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames is recruiting full time care support workers.
Published: 20 Oct 22
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New specialist provision at Teddington School
A new specialist resource provision has been officially opened at Teddington School. The bespoke accommodation, which caters for children and young people who have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, has been funded by Richmond Council.
Published: 20 Oct 22
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Let's pause to talk about menopause
This year’s World Menopause Day has the theme of cognition and mood. It encourages people to think about what menopause means for them, how it affects their moods, ability to recall information and how they can adapt to the changes in their bodies.
Published: 18 Oct 22
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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: 18 Oct 22
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Help us plan future pharmacy services
The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) is used to make sure pharmacy services meet the needs of the residents of Richmond upon Thames, including the location of pharmacies and the services they provide.
Published: 18 Oct 22
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Collections one day later following strikes
Waste and recycling collections will resume on Tuesday 18 October, following a successful negotiation between Serco, Richmond Council’s provider, and the GMB Union.
Published: 17 Oct 22
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Have you ever thought about becoming a trustee?
Would you like to know more about what being a trustee means and meet some local charities that are recruiting? If so, this event is for you!
Published: 17 Oct 22
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Imperial College London looking for volunteers to assist with research on solid fuel burning
Imperial College are looking for people who burn solid-fuel in their homes, who would be willing to take part in an innovative research project. Importantly, such fuels should be in compliance with the smoke control regulations – with either appliances needing to be DEFRA exempt, or with residents using fuel marked 'Ready to Burn'.
Published: 17 Oct 22
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Safe Space Richmond extended to give support to residents at the weekend
Following the success of the Safe Space by Richmond Station, the initiative has been extended to provide vulnerable people support on the weekend as the nights get darker.
Published: 14 Oct 22
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A local oasis to reset and refuel
Would you like to discover ways to quieten your mind, rise above your emotions and use your words powerfully, whilst exploring a range of creative activities?
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Twickenham Beer and Cider Festival 2022
Twickenham’s 20th CAMRA Beer and Cider Festival is taking place from 27 to 29 October at a new venue, The Turk's Head in St. Margarets.
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Richmond Christmas Day dinner for care leavers
Richmond Christmas Day Dinner is calling for help from the local community to create the best Christmas ever for around fifty care leavers.
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Richmond Team Ministry's Remembrance Day services
Remembrance Sunday falls on Sunday 13 November this year, with all services taking place on this date.
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Do you know someone who could host a Ukrainian family already in Richmond?
Replacement hosts are urgently needed for a small number of displaced Ukrainians.
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Help improve habitats through nature conservation tasks
Learn about the natural world that's at your doorstep!
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Join the Black History Month celebration at York House
On Tuesday 25 October, Richmond Council and HealthWatch Richmond are hosting a Black History Month event to commemorate black heritage and showcase the diverse services available within the borough to support residents.
Published: 14 Oct 22
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Join us for the first ever Sheen Market Day!
Don't miss our first Sheen Market Day outside East Sheen Library this Saturday.
Published: 13 Oct 22
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Work Match providing sessions to help job seekers improve personal marketing
Richmond Work Match is offering new training for job searchers who are looking to improve their social media literacy and create a standout CV.
Published: 13 Oct 22
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FREE winter health and wellbeing clinic coming to Twickenham 17 October
Residents can benefit from a range of free services - including COVID-19 and flu jabs, blood pressure checks and fuel poverty advice - next Monday 17 October 2022 at a local winter health and wellbeing clinic.
Published: 13 Oct 22
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The Hypochondriac at the Mary Wallace
Moliere's classic satire The Hypochondriac (aka The Imaginary Invalid) will be playing at the Mary Wallace Theatre in Twickenham from Saturday 22 to Saturday 29 October.
Published: 12 Oct 22
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New book launches about Kew care home set to close
The story of Victoria House care home in Ennerdale Road, Kew has been captured by a new book launched this month.
Published: 12 Oct 22
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London Luminaries Lectures series
This series of 14 talks will explore how food was produced and consumed in the past, and discuss the heritage of food and drink across West London.
Published: 11 Oct 22
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Men are invited to share their insights on women’s safety
The Night Time Economy wants to hear from men on the subject of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
Published: 11 Oct 22
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Traffic measures in Richmond and Bushy parks
The Royal Parks have announced they will retain measures to reduce the impact of cut-through traffic in Richmond Park and Bushy Park on a permanent basis.
Published: 11 Oct 22
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Hate crime awareness event highlights work being done to counter prejudice in the borough
Multicultural Richmond hosted a Hate Crime Awareness Week event to inform residents on its impact and what the Council is doing to tackle prejudice.
Published: 10 Oct 22
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Teddington Beer Festival - Great beer, great cider and great music
The Landmark Arts Centre is hosting the first ever Teddington Beer Festival from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 November 2022.
Published: 06 Oct 22
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Free employment and skills fair for Ukrainian refugees and sponsors
The Council's Work Match service is hosting a Jobs and Skills fair aimed at Ukrainian Refugees and their hosts on Thursday 13 October in York House, Twickenham.
Published: 06 Oct 22
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New book club in Barnes gets kids reading more for fun!
The Barnes Children's Literature Festival has a fun new monthly book club for children designed to encourage them to read more for pleasure.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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New digital platform launched to help half a million people living with undiagnosed bipolar
With half a million people living with undiagnosed bipolar in the UK – and a delay of around 9.5 years to get the treatment and support they need – a leading mental health charity has created a new digital platform and mood tracker app to cut diagnosis time.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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Join the Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band for their Christmas concert!
The Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band are putting on a show this Christmas, and would love you to join them for a night of Christmas tunes.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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Access free support to stop smoking for good this Stoptober
Did you know that you are four times more likely to stop smoking for good if you use a local stop smoking service?
Published: 05 Oct 22
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Volunteer with Age UK Richmond!
Have you ever thought about volunteering with Age UK Richmond? It's a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and support the work Age UK Richmond does in the community.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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Join Ham Youth Centre to celebrate Black History Month this half term
Ham Youth Club are delivering an exciting Black History Month inspired programme this autumn half term.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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Residents invited to National Hate Crime Awareness Week event
To mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week, the Council is inviting residents to the 'Recognise it, Report it' event on Monday 10 October 2022.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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Richmond Council extends free lifeguard training offer
Following Richmond Council's call for new lifeguards, the Council's Sport and Leisure team have completed several training courses and are now offering additional free places on the next training course.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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The climate emergency in Konstanz
Over 100 delegates from Teddington School, Richmond's twinned towns, Italy, and the Czech Republic gathered for the third Europakonzil last month.
Published: 05 Oct 22
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October is ADHD awareness month!
October is ADHD awareness month and ADHD Embrace, the local charity for families and professionals who help children with ADHD, are trying to raise awareness of the condition.
Published: 04 Oct 22
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St Margaret’s Cycling Club funds Heathfield Junior cycle clubs
St Margaret's Cycling Club has funded two cycle clubs at Heathfield Junior School in Whitton.
Published: 04 Oct 22
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Museum of Richmond presents 100-year story of The Poppy Factory
The new exhibition opens this week and runs till spring 2023, charting the development of the charity and its unique community of veterans in Richmond upon Thames and beyond.
Published: 04 Oct 22
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Arts Richmond presents The Roger McGough Poetry Competition
Entries are being invited for Arts Richmond's Roger McGough Poetry Competition for 2022 entitled Turning Point.
Published: 03 Oct 22
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Access All Areas – World Mental Health Day festival
Thrive LDN and the Mayor of London’s Peer Outreach Team have been working with young Londoners to organise a wellbeing festival for young people aged 16 to 25 years old, on World Mental Health Day on Monday 10 October.
Published: 03 Oct 22
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Find comfort and connection through great literature with Page Turners
Weekly Page Turner sessions are returning to Castelnau and Twickenham libraries.
Published: 03 Oct 22
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Celebrate Black History Month in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames residents are invited to join the Black History Month celebration throughout October.
Published: 03 Oct 22
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