September 2022
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The FA Cup comes to Hampton and Richmond FC
This Saturday, 1 October 2022, Paulton Rovers FC visit the Rocket Hospitality Beveree stadium in the FA Cup.
Published: 30 Sep 22
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The Royal Parks urges visitors to stay away from rutting deer
Those visiting Richmond and Bushy Parks may notice a change in the behaviour of the deer this autumn, as rutting (mating) season kicks off.
Published: 30 Sep 22
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Join Ham Youth Orchestra
Ham Youth Centre are offering 10 to 19 year olds an amazing opportunity to learn classical instruments and play with others free of charge.
Published: 29 Sep 22
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Next week is #AskAboutAsthma week
Richmond Council is supporting the #AskAboutAsthma campaign which is about making simple changes to children and young people’s care that will make a big difference to how they experience their asthma.
Published: 29 Sep 22
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Have your say on Richmond upon Thames’ crime and community safety priorities
Local people are being asked to take part in a new consultation that will help determine the borough’s priorities for tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.
Published: 29 Sep 22
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Celebrate your local libraries this Libraries Week
Richmond upon Thames' Libraries Service have announced a series of exciting events taking place for Libraries Week from 3 to 9 October to celebrate our much-loved libraries.
Published: 29 Sep 22
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Richmond Council allocates £3 million to tackle cost of living crisis
Richmond Council has agreed to create a £3 million Emergency Fund to fund urgent support packages which will help residents and businesses struggling as a result of the cost of living crisis.
Published: 29 Sep 22
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Ruils to host free Health and Wellbeing Workshop
Join Ruils for a coffee and a chat, to find out more about ways to take care of your health and the health of those around you.
Published: 29 Sep 22
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The Poppy Factory is looking for visitor hosts to help tell their 100 year story
The Poppy Factory has an important story that should be told to the widest audience. They have created a Visitor Centre to do just that, as it honours their heritage and the veterans of the past as well as ensuring they are here to serve the veterans of today and the future.
Published: 28 Sep 22
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Richmond Council urges government to review its approach to Multi-Academy Trusts
Full Council have passed a motion urging the government to review the intention they have set out in the forthcoming Schools Bill for all schools, including special schools and alternative provision, to join a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) by 2030.
Published: 28 Sep 22
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RUN-FEST returns as an October running festival
The GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST will return on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October following its earlier postponement.
Published: 28 Sep 22
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Love Me Wellbeing programme supported by Active Richmond Fund
The 'Love Me' programme is a local community initiative to enhance mental and physical wellbeing in a refreshing and inspiring way. This month it received support from the Active Richmond Fund to help more women in the Borough take simple steps towards a healthy lifestyle.
Published: 27 Sep 22
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New networks set to support local business in the creative industries, health and low carbon sectors
BIG South London and its university partners have developed a new series of sector specific Innovation Networks exclusively for South London businesses, designed to improve business productivity, secure efficiencies and create new opportunities.
Published: 27 Sep 22
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Arts Richmond launch Presidents' Series: Writers Talking
Launching in November, the Arts Richmond Presidents Series is a brand new event giving residents access to well-known authors.
Published: 27 Sep 22
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10km open-water swim raises over £1000 for Teddington Memorial Hospital
Local resident Anne-Marie Renshaw completed a 10km fundraising swim on 10 September at Shepperton Lake for The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital in memory of her mum Anne Rae.
Published: 26 Sep 22
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New date announced for Council’s trial community skip scheme
Following its postponement earlier this month, residents will have the opportunity to declutter their homes for free by using one of the Council’s new mega skips on Saturday 1 October.
Published: 26 Sep 22
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Room for Work Career Support resumes in-person learning
Job search is a lonely activity. Local charity Room for Work returns to in-person classroom teaching this autumn, presenting two free employability courses for Richmond residents.
Published: 22 Sep 22
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Strawberry Hill Flower Festival returns this weekend
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns to Twickenham for a fourth successive year this weekend running from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September 2022.
Published: 22 Sep 22
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What's on in Hampton event takes place this weekend
Come along this weekend to find out what's available all over Hampton with clubs, societies and associations all on show.
Published: 22 Sep 22
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Further funding opportunity available to help residents get active
Local groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding through the Active Richmond Fund to help enhance the borough’s offer of lifestyle activities that improve the health and wellbeing of residents.
Published: 21 Sep 22
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Join VisitRichmond's monthly email newsletter and be the first to hear about all the exciting local events, promotions and attractions taking place in Richmond upon Thames.
Published: 21 Sep 22
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Come and have a chat about your health
The 'Come and have a chat about your health' bus will visit Tesco in Teddington on Wednesday 28 September to answer your health questions.
Published: 21 Sep 22
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Update following the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
The period of national mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II has ended. Read more to find out how to pay your final respects to the Queen, and details of changes to waste and recycling collections this week.
Published: 20 Sep 22
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Reminder: Polio booster for children aged 1 to 9
Children aged 1 to 9 in South West London, including Richmond borough, are now being offered a dose of polio vaccine.
Published: 20 Sep 22
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Go car free this Thursday for Car Free Day!
Richmond Council is encouraging residents to walk and cycle this Car Free Day.
Published: 20 Sep 22
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Autumn Art Fair at the Landmark Arts Centre
There will be over 60 artists to discover at the biannual contemporary arts fair at the Landmark Arts Centre.
Published: 20 Sep 22
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YMCA Hampton Preschool celebrates opening
On Friday 2 September, YMCA Hampton Preschool – part of YMCA St Paul’s Group – celebrated its official opening with a teddy bears picnic and a host of activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts and family Zumba.
Published: 20 Sep 22
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Take comfort with a compassionate cuppa next Tuesday
Compassionate cuppa is a free drop-in grief café providing support and connection to Richmond upon Thames residents.
Published: 15 Sep 22
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Activities restart at Cambrian Community Centre Richmond
Community activities including the Community Choir and Gentle Yoga sessions have restarted at the Cambrian Community Centre with new members welcome to join.
Published: 14 Sep 22
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COVID-19 vaccine pop-up returns to Twickenham
It is never too late to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Residents in and around Twickenham can get theirs on Thursday 22 September 2022 at a pop-up vaccine clinic at York House, Twickenham.
Published: 14 Sep 22
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Mayor to host civic service of commemoration on Sunday
The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames will host a civic service of commemoration for our late sovereign Queen Elizabeth II, on Sunday 18 September, from 6 to 7pm at St. Mary’s Church, Twickenham.
Published: 14 Sep 22
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Help protect yourself and others this winter with your flu jab and COVID-19 autumn booster
This winter there are two essential vaccines needed to protect yourself and those around you: the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Published: 13 Sep 22
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Strindberg's Miss Julie opens at the Mary Wallace Theatre this weekend
Saturday 17 September sees the opening of Strindberg's Miss Julie at the Mary Wallace Theatre in Twickenham, with tickets still available.
Published: 13 Sep 22
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Richmond upon Thames marks accession of King Charles III
The proclamation was read by the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames at a formal ceremony on Sunday 11 September on the steps of York House in Twickenham.
Published: 12 Sep 22
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No waste and recycling collections on the bank holiday for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Richmond Council will delay bin collections and close Townmead Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre on Monday 19 September, to allow as many people as possible to pay their respects to Her Late Majesty and commemorate Her reign.
Published: 12 Sep 22
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Council’s Mega Skip Day cancelled
The Council’s mega skips which were due to be in place in Hampton and Barnes this Saturday 10 September have been cancelled due to the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Published: 09 Sep 22
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Richmond Mayor expresses condolences following the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames has expressed her condolences, on behalf of the Council and residents of the borough, following the sad news of the death of our late Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Published: 09 Sep 22
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Transform Work Life returns with a seminar on The Hidden Job Market
Transform Work Life has been delivering a series of interactive seminars aimed at developing knowledge and understanding of personal and professional skills, to enhance employability.
Published: 08 Sep 22
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Warning: Fake emails pretending to be from Ofgem
People have received scam emails pretending to be from Ofgem telling them they are due a payment under a new government scheme to help deal with escalating gas and electricity costs.
Published: 08 Sep 22
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Don’t miss your final chance to apply for your £150 energy rebate payment
The deadline for applications for the government’s energy rebate payment is this Sunday 11 September 2022.
Published: 08 Sep 22
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Childhood vaccinations – Q&A for parents
Are you a parent whose child is getting their vaccinations? Have questions about how vaccines work and just why we get them all?
Published: 08 Sep 22
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Kew Society launches Historic Walk with support from the Local Area Fund
Last Friday 2 September 2022, the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Julia Cambridge, and local MP Sarah Olney attended the official launch of a new circular walk around Kew devised by the Kew Society and part-funded by Richmond Council's Local Area Fund.
Published: 08 Sep 22
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Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway all set for Family Dinosaur Train weekend
Visitors to the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway will have the chance to see 'Dino' the dinosaur train on the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2022.
Published: 08 Sep 22
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World Alzheimer’s Month
It’s World Alzheimer’s Month, a global opportunity to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia.
Published: 07 Sep 22
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Strawberry Hill Flower Festival returns for 2022
The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns for a fourth successive year on 23 -25 September with a spectacular showcase of the very best of British-grown flowers, foam-free sustainable floristry and the design creativity of the UK’s leading floral designers.
Published: 07 Sep 22
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Safe Singing with Whitton Adult Community Singing
Learn the essential skills and make progress in group singing for adults of all ages, genders and cultures.
Published: 05 Sep 22
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Know Your Numbers! Week - Find out what your blood pressure is telling you
Did you know that high blood pressure can lead to a variety of serious health problems, including heart disease, dementia and diabetes?
Published: 05 Sep 22
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