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Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush! Join us for the Twickenham Zipwire, an unforgettable 150m zipline adventure across the Allianz Stadium, the home of English rugby. Feel the thrill as you soar high above the pitch while friends, family, and fellow participants cheer you on.
Community news | Skylarks Charity | 10 Jun 26
The Poppy Factory will hold a free open day at the start of Armed Forces Week on Monday 22 June, as the charity celebrates 100 years in Richmond upon Thames.
Community news | The Poppy Factory | 10 Jun 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 20 June, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Jun 26
Growing older can bring more time to relax, fewer daily pressures and the chance to spend more time enjoying hobbies and family. Yet for some, it also brings a quieter, less welcome visitor – social isolation and loneliness.
Community news | The Elleray Centre and Elleray Social Club | 10 Jun 26
Residents are invited to attend the next Richmond upon Thames Safer Neighbourhood Board (SNB) meeting, taking place at York House in Twickenham on Thursday 9 July at 7pm.
Community news | Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Board | 10 Jun 26
In celebration of the Thames Path’s 30th anniversary, and in collaboration with Drinkable Thames, a month long relay is taking place from the source in the Cotswolds to Woolwich, passing through Richmond.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 10 Jun 26
From Monday 8 to Sunday 14 June, Carers Week shines a spotlight on the vital contribution of unpaid carers across our community and highlights the important of 'Building Carer Friendly Communities'.
Council news | 09 Jun 26
This Bike Week (8 to 14 June), hear from our team at Richmond Cargo Collective. Discover how local parents are transforming their school run and our streets by swapping cars for cargo bikes and inspiring other families to do the same.
Partner blog by Richmond Cargo Collective | 08 Jun 26
In Richmond, we’re fortunate to have the River Thames winding through our borough, shaping the places where people walk, relax and connect with nature.
Council news | 05 Jun 26
National environmental charity The Tree Council brought more than 30 volunteers from nine organisations to Kneller Gardens in Twickenham for a day of community giveback. Discover what they achieved and explore simple ways you can get involved.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Earlier this year, we joined a London-wide collaborative conservation programme bringing together people and organisations across London to protect and restore tower mustard (Turritis glabra), one of the UK’s rarest native plants.
Council news | 04 Jun 26
Get creative and help celebrate the 150th birthday of St Margarets Station with a colourful poster design.
Community news | Visit Richmond | 04 Jun 26
Unwind in a lovely garden with your favourite drink and a delicious slice of cake, all while enjoying the uplifting sounds of the Barnes Concert Band and fundraising for the Museum of Richmond.
Community news | Museum of Richmond | 04 Jun 26
As part of the 2026 RSS ALIVE! programme, the RSS Young Actors' Company presents its Summer Showcase, featuring some of the work they have been preparing this year.
Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 04 Jun 26
The Exchange in Twickenham has announced Cinderella as its pantomime for 2026 opening on Monday 7 December for a 20-day run, the longest ever running pantomime production at the venue.
Community news | The Exchange | 04 Jun 26
The Arts Richmond Artist of the Year Competition will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at Ham House.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 04 Jun 26
The transformation of Twickenham Riverside is moving rapidly ahead, with major construction works now underway across the site as the long-awaited regeneration of the town’s waterfront takes shape.
Council news | 03 Jun 26
This Volunteers’ Week (1 to 7 June), Richmond CVS is sharing insights from their recent Volunteer Fair. Read on for their reflections and to discover how you can get involved.
Partner blog by Richmond CVS | 02 Jun 26
This June, Pride Month is lighting up Richmond upon Thames with nature adventures, creative workshops, community meetups and book displays celebrating LGBTQ+ voices.
Council news | 01 Jun 26
From 15 to 21 June, Refugee Week 2026 invites everyone to reflect on the theme of ‘Courage’. Come along and experience a programme of inspiring events celebrating the resilience, creativity and diversity of sanctuary seekers in our borough.
Council news | 01 Jun 26
A new era for e-bike travel begins today in Richmond upon Thames as Forest officially launches its borough-wide hire e-bike service, bringing lower prices, more bikes, and better connectivity for residents.
Council news | 01 Jun 26
Join fellow Richmond families on Saturday 13 June for a lovely family bike ride from York House, Twickenham to the beautiful Osterley Park, where you can enjoy the West London Cycling Mela.
Community news | Richmond Cargo Collective | 01 Jun 26
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