Events and updates from local groups, organisations and the Council.
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This weekend, Solum will be carrying out works at Twickenham Station from 10pm Saturday 7 December to 6am Monday 9 December 2019.
This includes the installation of remaining cladding to the main balcony, a new platform canopy roof cladding as well as works to the River Crane Embankment and track landscape.
Sign up to the latest construction updates.
Added: 3 months ago
Join the Mayor of Richmond for a special screening of The Lion King (1994) at the beautiful Curzon Cinema in Richmond this Saturday 14 December at 10am.
Secure yours today for only £5, with all funds going to Home-Start UK and Otakar Kraus Music Trust.
Tickets are selling fast!
Added: 3 months ago
Age UK Richmond are inviting residents to a festive afternoon on Thursday 19 December at the Twickenham Wellbeing Centre. Enjoy a delicious three course Christmas lunch and live entertainment for £20 per person.
You do not need to be a member, so don't forget to invite your friends and book by Wednesday 11 December to reserve your place. To book or find our more, call the Twickenham Wellbeing Centre on 020 88538 9254.
Added: 3 months ago
Greet the New Year with the wonderful and enduring music of Johann Strauss II, Franz Lehar, Robert Stolz, Mozart and others including a special item from Sir Edward Elgar. Performers are Helen Clutterbuck, John Holland-Avery, Tory Lamb and Tom Higgins.
Tickets are £12 and £10
Added: 3 months ago
On Sunday 1 December, a group of vandals attacked Diamond Jubilee Gardens, setting the Twickenham Riverside Trust’s eco-Christmas tree on fire, along with equipment in the play area. The play area was hit again on 2 December with further damage.
We are working with the police to identify those responsible, and seeking to install CCTV in the area. The play equipment will be replaced and the Council has offered to fund a new Christmas tree.
Added: 3 months ago
Love creating video content and devising short films or dream of a career in the television industry? Then Richmond Young Filmmakers is for you.
Not only will you receive practical tips from a variety of industry guests throughout the four day course but you will be supported by the Richmond Theatre Creative Learning team to capture and edit contemporary footage using state-of-the-art Vitec equipment. You will even be given Vitec equipment to take away with you so that your high-quality film making can continue beyond the course.
Added: 3 months ago
This festive season Environment Trust, the nature and heritage conservation charity based in South West London, has created a free online advent calendar to inspire connection with and protection of our nature and heritage.
Twenty-four practical guides and fun facts will be available online throughout this giving season.
Added: 3 months ago
The Real Junk Food Project in Twickenham invite you to their Christmas lunch on Tuesday 17 December from 2 to 4pm at the ETNA Centre (13 Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, TW1 2AR).
Lunch is pay-as-you-feel and raffle tickets will also be available to purchase for £1.
Added: 4 months ago
East Sheen Primary School triumphed at the annual girl’s primary school football tournament held in Teddington earlier this month.
As winners of the Cup, they will now go on to represent Richmond upon Thames in the London School Games competition in March 2020.
Added: 4 months ago
This Friday is the East Twickenham Christmas Light Up on Richmond Road.
Enjoy singing, mulled wine, gifts for children and free face painting from 4.45pm in front of Press Gang, 360 Richmond Road, East Twickenham TW1 2DX.
Added: 4 months ago
We are supporting Counter Terrorism Police’s campaign to help keep crowded places safe over the festive period.
Officers are calling on the public and those who work in our busy towns and cities to remain vigilant and report any concerns to staff, security or - in confidence - to the police using their report online form.
This annual campaign asks everyone to be the extra eyes and ears of the police, so we can work together to tackle terrorism.
Added: 3 months ago
Transport for London are planning to start building Cycleway 9 at the Kew Bridge junction.
Enabling works: from Thursday 12 to Thursday 19 December, working off-peak during the day (10am to 3pm) and overnight (8pm to 5am).
Main works phase: from Sunday 22 December to late Autumn 2020.
Find out how your journey may be affected
Added: 3 months ago
For the fifth year in a row, Richmond upon Thames has been voted the happiest place to live in London.
The annual Rightmove study polls 22,000 homeowners across the UK in 194 location, with a London index and a national list. The survey measures how people feel about 12 factors, including a sense of belonging, cultural scene and green space.
Added: 3 months ago
Tickets to the Hampton Pool Christmas moonlight swim are selling fast! Enjoy a swim under the night sky and amongst the festive lights on Friday 6, 13, 20 and 27 December, Friday 6 January and Friday 10 April.
The two hour session runs from 10pm to midnight and costs £8.50 per adult and £4.25 per child. Booking is essential, please call 020 8255 1116.
Added: 3 months ago
Visit this years Kew Sparkle for a great night of festive fun for the whole family on Friday 6 December 2019.
Enjoy the fun fair, street entertainment, craft and food stalls, mulled wine, music and more from 5pm at Kew Village.
All proceeds will go to Vineyard Community Centre.
Added: 3 months ago
St John the Divine Richmond invites you to a special service called Blue Christmas, for those who find it difficult at this time of year whether because of bereavement, loneliness, relationship breakdown, ill-health or any other reason.
This is a quiet, reflective service taking place on Wednesday 18 December at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
Added: 3 months ago
Giving Tuesday is a day to support your favourite causes, and a great opportunity for charities to connect with current and new donors, raise awareness, launch a spotlight fundraising campaign or celebrate volunteers!
You can get involved on social media using the hashtag #GivingTuesday.
Added: 4 months ago
This month, Team Richmond raced to third place in the London Youth Games cross-country competition.
Over sixty young people from the borough, aged from under 10 years through to 17 years, made up 23 schools from across the borough took part in the London Cross-Country championship.
Added: 4 months ago
Richmond Mental Health Mates are monthly peer support groups offering a safe place to talk, walk, laugh, share stories and make new connections without fear of judgement.
The next walk in Richmond will be taking place on Saturday 30 November at 11am, meeting at the Tide Tables Cafe - look out for the blue balloons.
Added: 4 months ago
The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames will light up Hampton Square on Friday 6 December by switching on its Christmas lights.
The annual Christmas in the Square event will take place between 3.30 and 5.30pm with mulled wine, music from local artists and craft activities for the kids.
Added: 4 months ago