News

Pop-Up Youth Friday at ETNA Community Centre

If you're between 13 and 16 years old and live around East Twickenham, come along to the ETNA Community Centre for a series of fun activities on Friday 26 April 2024.

Council news | 16 Apr 24

Donate to charity climb for Ruils

This May, local charity Ruils is raising funds for people living with disabilities and mental health challenges by climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon one after the other within 24 hours.

Community news | Ruils | 16 Apr 24

Come along to Particle Zoo a residency and exhibition by Sandra Beccarelli

Sandra Beccarelli's Particle Zoo will take place from Friday 3 May to Sunday 2 June 2024 from 12 to 5pm at One Paved Court in Richmond upon Thames (TW9 1LZ).

Community news | One Paved Court | 16 Apr 24

Come along to Saroj Patel’s Ocean Mother exhibition

Saroj Patel’s Ocean Mother exhibition is presented from Friday 12 April to Sunday 2 June 2024 from 10am to 5pm at Stables Gallery in Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham (TW1 3BL).

Community news | Orleans House Gallery | 16 Apr 24

Apply for a climate action microgrant this April

Following the successful delivery of 35 microgrant-funded community projects, events and activities during last year's Great Big Green Week, we have launched a new microgrant scheme to support local climate action projects on an ongoing basis.

Council news | 12 Apr 24

Take part in free Business Advice Clinic sessions in Twickenham

St Mary’s University has launched the new Business Advice Clinic to provide entrepreneurs and small businesses with support and advice from experts.

Community news | St Mary’s University | 12 Apr 24

Come along to WiFi Wars - the live comedy game show

Compete in a range of games, quizzes and challenges alongside well-known comedians on Sunday 12 May at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 12 Apr 24

Over 55? Meet new people through Hampton social club

Residents over the age of 55 are invited to join the local charity-run Lindeners Social Club to get involved in support and leisure activities and enjoy a lovely lunch.

Community news | Linden Hall Community Centre | 12 Apr 24

Volunteer to be a Mealtime Ward Helper

West Middlesex University Hospital is recruiting volunteers to support patients during mealtimes on their adult inpatient wards.

Community news | West Middlesex University Hospital | 12 Apr 24

Book now for the Semele opera

This April, Normansfield Theatre in Teddington will be hosting a fully staged performance of Handel’s opera, Semele.

Community news | Richmond Opera | 11 Apr 24

Come along to a production of Othello

This April, the Richmond Shakespeare Society will be performing its thrilling production of Othello.

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 11 Apr 24

Take part in Spanish speaking course

On Saturday 20 April and Sunday 21 April, an intensive Spanish course will be available for residents in Twickenham.

Community news | Orleans Park School | 11 Apr 24

Hampton Rangers expand their walking football sessions

From 14 April, Hampton Rangers JFC will be hosting regular Sunday morning sessions for residents over age 50 looking to flex their footy skills at a lower impact.

Community news | Hampton Rangers Football Club | 10 Apr 24

Come along to Jazz It Up steam train event

The local heritage Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway is running Jazz It Up sessions on Sunday 14 April at Kempton Park Waterworks.

Community news | Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway | 10 Apr 24

The Exchange announce summer programme

The Exchange Twickenham has launched its summer 2024 programme featuring a packed line-up of family shows, talks, comedy and theatre events.

Community news | The Exchange | 10 Apr 24

Experience skiffing on the River Thames at Teddington

From 20 April, The Skiff Club is running classes and activities for residents who want to learn to row a traditional Thames skiff.

Community news | The Skiff Club | 10 Apr 24

Art Historical London announce arts talk series

From mid-April, Richmond Library will host a number of exciting talks exploring various movements, mediums and influences in the art world.

Community news | Art Historical London | 09 Apr 24

Move more at our leisure centres this April

Start moving more in a way you enjoy by making the most of our offers including pickleball, junior court hire and no joining fee on our memberships.

Council news | 08 Apr 24

Celebrate SEEN’s 25th anniversary with a night of dinner and dancing

On Friday 10 May, local charity SEEN is celebrating its 25th Anniversary with an event open to the public at York House in Twickenham.

Community news | SEEN Charity | 08 Apr 24

Repair & Share cycle special coming to Kew this April

On Saturday 20 April, Kew The Transition's team of friendly volunteer repairers will offer their time and advice to help the community have a go at reviving items that need a bit of love - including bikes!

Community news | Kew The Transition | 05 Apr 24

Have you done your bowel cancer screening test?

If you’re aged 56 to 74, the NHS will automatically send a bowel cancer screening kit to you in the post.

Community news | NHS | 05 Apr 24

Apply now for free creative workspaces

Richmond Arts Service has launched the Artists Make Space programme to support local artists who need space to develop their practice.

Community news | Richmond Arts Service | 05 Apr 24

Mayor’s Blog: The Mayor’s Parlour

One of the enjoyable things about the Mayor's Parlour is not just the fact that you can enjoy inviting people there but the paintings. These are from the Borough's Art Collection and the Mayor chooses the ones for display in the Parlour for their year. Sometimes of course they are not available for viewing, for example, being committed to other exhibitions for that time.

Council blog | 04 Apr 24