News

Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 16 May, for the repair of household items.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 06 May 26

Finding Compassion for Yourself creative writing course for unpaid carers

Linden Hall Community Centre is working along side therapeutic creative writing practitioner Kate Pool to offer carers a free four-week course to aid you in finding compassion for yourself.

Community news | Linden Hall Community Centre | 06 May 26

Tuesday Talks at Grove Gardens Chapel

All are welcome to Habitats & Heritage's Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 May 26

Celebrating 1,000+ borrowers and a community built on sharing

Reaching 1,000 borrowers marks a proud milestone and a moment to reflect on what Library of Things (LoT) really represents. Hear from borrowers and discover how the Library of Things has reshaped their habits, homes and sense of community.

Partner blog by Library of Things Twickenham | 05 May 26

Join the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames for her farewell tea party

Join the Mayor for afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of York House and gardens. All funds raised will go to the Mayor's charities Crossroads Care and Small Steps.

Council news | 01 May 26

Richmond’s young athletes shine at TCS Mini London Marathon

We are pleased to share Team Richmond’s fantastic achievement at the recent TCS Mini London Marathon.

Council news | 01 May 26

Time for a spring clean over the bank holiday?

Clear your home and find a new one for those items you no longer want, reduce your waste and recycle correctly.

Council news | 30 Apr 26

Come along to a free film on the climate and nature crisis

On Thursday 18 June, join Richmond Climate Coalition for a free community screening of an eye-opening film that reveals how climate change is already affecting life across the UK.

Community news | Richmond Climate Coalition | 30 Apr 26

Bowls open days return this summer

Bowls season is back, and three local clubs are inviting adults and older children to join their upcoming open days. Come along and try out the summer sport in a friendly, welcoming environment.

Council news | 29 Apr 26

Community support shines through at Mortlake Crematorium

space2grieve, a Richmond charity providing free, confidential bereavement support to local residents, has been awarded a generous £4,250 donation through the ICCM Metals Recycling Scheme.

Community news | space2grieve | 29 Apr 26

London Children's Literature Festival returns to Barnes this June

Barnes again becomes the children's books capital of the UK when the London Children's Literature Festival returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June with over 100 fun family events, workshops and performances for young book fans.

Community news | London Schools Literature Festival | 29 Apr 26

Waste and recycling collections over the May bank holidays

There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections, including garden waste collections, following the two May bank holidays on Monday 4 and 25 May 2026.

Council news | 28 Apr 26

From the first step to 100 miles: The journey starts here

Richmond Borough Mind's 100 Miles in May Challenge is here!

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 28 Apr 26

Become a London Heart Starter in Kew this May

The London Heart Starters campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city, in the areas where they are needed most. Join Rotary Club of Kew Gardens and London Ambulance Service on 28 May to learn how to save a life.

Community news | Rotary Club of Kew Gardens | 28 Apr 26

Remember to renew your garden waste subscription

If you use our garden waste service, remember to renew your subscription to avoid any disruption to your collections.

Council news | 27 Apr 26

Hampton Bowling Club open days to welcome new bowlers

Hampton Bowling Club is open for business in 2026 and is holding several open days to invite both new and experienced bowlers to their Club in Carlisle Park.

Community news | Hampton Bowling Club | 27 Apr 26

Guided bat walk at Home Park

Join Thames Landscape Strategy for an enchanting spring evening exploring the secret world of bats in the beautiful grounds of Home Park at Hampton Court.

Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 27 Apr 26

A special theatre performance exploring sickle cell disease

Residents are invited to attend a powerful and thought-provoking theatre performance that explores the realities of care for people experiencing sickle cell crises, jointly hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the West London HCC.

Community news | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | 24 Apr 26

Help The Poppy Factory celebrate 100 years in Richmond

The Poppy Factory will mark its centenary in Richmond with a series of special events to celebrate 100 years of employment support for veterans and their families.

Community news | The Poppy Factory | 24 Apr 26