News

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

New Cooking Up classes starting in June

Cooking Up are a local charity offering free, five week cooking classes in Richmond that teach people how to cook healthy meals from scratch.

Community news | Cooking Up | 23 Apr 26

A Battle of Wills historical talk at Mary Wallace Theatre

A forgotten will, a family dispute, and a battle for ownership of New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon. When Thomas Nash tried to leave Shakespeare's property to his cousin there was just one issue - it was not his to give...

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 23 Apr 26

Celebrate St George's Day in Whitton this weekend

Whitton High Street will again be hosting the annual St George's Parade and Family Fun Day this Sunday (26 April) from 12 to 6pm.

Community news | Love Whitton | 22 Apr 26

Nominate outstanding caregivers for Dignity in Care Awards

If you know a paid carer, care worker or personal assistant who goes the extra mile, why not nominate them today for a Dignity in Care Award?

Council news | 21 Apr 26

Shared Roots – a new series of summer walks, talks and workshops

Join Barnes Common at the Barnes Common Community Growing Project this summer for ‘Shared Roots’, their annual series of walks, talks and workshops.

Community news | Barnes Common | 21 Apr 26

Cakes and cargo bikes are coming to St Margaret's

Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Worried about how you’re going to fit in nursery drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 24 April about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.

Community news | Cargo Collective | 20 Apr 26

Testing the waters: River surveying and citizen science taster session

Join Habitats & Heritage and Thames Landscape Strategy for a practical introduction to river surveying and monitoring along the River Thames. This guided session will combine short walks with hands‑on activities to explore river health, local ecology, and environmental history.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 17 Apr 26