News

Improve your brain health this Dementia Action Week

We are working with local partners to help residents take simple, positive steps to support their brain health, stay well for longer, and reduce their risk of or delay dementia.

Council news | 14 May 26

Age UK Richmond and Active Hampton partner up on six-week pickleball course for older people

Pickleball is a fun new sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use solid wooden paddles to hit a plastic ball over a net. It incorporates many of the skills of racquet sports but doesn't require the same speed and force, making it ideal for over 55s.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 14 May 26

Get involved with Citizens Advice Richmond and support your community

With ongoing challenges around the cost of living, utility bills and the housing crisis, many of the council's residents are relying on community support. Last year, Citizens Advice Richmond helped 4,480 local residents and improved household income overall by £2.6 million.

Community news | Citizens Advice Richmond | 14 May 26

Local group 'The 3rd Act' hits the high notes with sell-out showcase

'The 3rd Act', Richmond’s new drama group from the U3A charity, proved that talent has no age limit this week, performing a sell-out performance of original work to an enthusiastic local audience at ETNA Community Centre.

Community news | The 3rd Act | 14 May 26

Join a Fruity Walk across Barnes

Take part in a Fruity Walk through Barnes, where trees tell stories of resilience, adaptation and community, rooted in its long history of orchards and market gardens.

Community news | Barnes Common | 14 May 26

Love the NHS? Join the local Involvement Pool!

If you love the NHS, you can help to improve it as part of the Richmond Involvement Pool.

Community news | Richmond CVS | 14 May 26

Repair, learn and certify: Free electrical repair workshop

Action West London is running a free hands-on workshop designed to equip individuals with valuable repair skills for small electricals and equipment.

Community news | Action West London | 14 May 26

Delve into Richmond’s past at Know your Place 2026

Returning next week, the Know Your Place annual heritage festival invites residents to enjoy exciting talks, walks, workshops and more, to celebrate Richmond's fascinating history.

Council news | 13 May 26

Explore and enjoy Ham's Open Gardens event

This unique event will give visitors the opportunity to visit a selection of the most beautiful private gardens around Ham Common.

Community news | Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group | 13 May 26

Enjoy the upcoming Rotary Fair on Twickenham Green

The Rotary Fair on Twickenham Green on Spring Bank Holiday (25 May) is great opportunity for a lovely family day out.

Community news | Rotary Club of Twickenham | 13 May 26

The Fixery is hosting the Richmond Sustainability Forum: Reinventing resources

Hear from experts about the circular economy and how we can rethink the way we use our resources at this Forum at the restored Grove Gardens Chapel.

Council news | 12 May 26

Join Himalayan Balsam Bash volunteer sessions

Join Thames Landscape Strategy for friendly, hands on volunteer sessions helping to control Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant that threatens riverbanks, wildlife habitats and our historic Thames landscape.

Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 12 May 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 | 12 May 26

Half-term fun kicks off at our leisure centres

Families across the borough can enjoy an energic half term break, with a range of fun activities on offer at our leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton.

Council news | 08 May 26

Cakes and cargo bikes are coming to Barnes

Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Do you worry about how you’re going to fit in the nursery drop off, the school drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 15 May about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.

Community news | Cargo Collective | 07 May 26