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Kinship Care Week (5 to 11 October 2026) shines a light on the vital role of kinship carers - relatives and friends who step up to raise a child when their parents are unable to.
Council news | 05 Oct 26
To celebrate Apple Day and all things autumn, we invite you to join us for the Barnes Common annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Community news | Barnes Common Ltd. | 05 Oct 26
Lidl has chosen Twickenham Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) as one of five charities the public can vote for.
Community news | Twickenham Real Junk Food Project | 05 Oct 26
Richmond upon Thames has scooped two prestigious honours at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London 2026 Awards, recognising two major infrastructure projects.
Council news | 01 Oct 26
The Beverley Brook at Barnes Green is now bursting with healthy new wildlife habitats, following river restoration work to boost flood resilience in the area as part of the Community BlueScapes programme.
Council news | 01 Oct 26
Bring your broken items to The Fixery on Saturday 10 October and help us attempt to set a new world record for the most items fixed in one day across London.
Council news | 01 Oct 26
A new visitor guide has been launched to put the best of Richmond upon Thames in the spotlight and encourage even more people to discover its borough’s parks, riverside, heritage, culture and independent businesses.
Council news | 01 Oct 26
Not many people realise that Teddington is home to the world's oldest hockey club. Hockey is now played by around 30 million people worldwide, across 137 to 140 national associations spanning all five continents - and it was Teddington Hockey Club, founded in 1871, that created the rules of the modern game, including playing eleven-a-side, the ball still used today, and 'the D'.
Community news | Teddington Hockey Club | 01 Oct 26
Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant in East Sheen has raised £2,750 to support the relief efforts in Nepal following devastating landslides and flash floods in the country.
Community news | Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant | 01 Oct 26
To blues enthusiasts, Dave Kelly needs no introduction because since the sixties, he has been a cornerstone of the British blues scene. A singer, composer and master of slide guitar, he has played alongside and toured with the likes of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy.
Community news | Elleray Community Centre | 01 Oct 26
Join a free, fun, family-friendly afternoon celebrating Japanese festivals and culture, with plenty of activities to try.
Community news | ETNA Centre | 01 Oct 26
Local charity space2grieve is expanding its free bereavement support across Richmond borough with a new Compassionate Cuppa grief café at Whitton Community Centre.
Community news | space2grieve | 01 Oct 26
A new and exciting women’s choir has started in Richmond. It is a non-profit, volunteer led choir, directed by a serving musician from the Band of the Welsh Guards, London, Sam Petchey.
Community news | Sing For Good | 01 Oct 26
Help restore the Thames riverside through a series of hands-on willow spiling workshops taking place in Richmond this autumn.
Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy | 01 Oct 26
This October, Richmond libraries are marking Black History Month with a programme of events for all ages. Discover powerful stories, experience music and dance, and take part in activities that celebrate the creativity and achievements of Black communities.
Council news | 30 Sept 26
This autumn, we are partnering with Crosslight Advice to offer free courses to help residents feel more confident managing money and taking positive steps with their finances.
Council news | 28 Sept 26
World Heart Day is a reminder to look after your heart today and for the future. Small, realistic changes can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), while knowing how to respond in an emergency could help save a life.
Council news | 28 Sept 26
Receiving free, tailored support can triple the chances of successfully quitting smoking, bringing health benefits within days and potential savings of around £217 a month.
Council news | 27 Sept 26
"Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths – and something we should celebrate and protect." Those are the words of Councillor Maureen Goldthorpe, Richmond Council’s new Interfaith and Belief Champion, who will work with faith and belief communities across the borough and London to strengthen relationships, promote understanding and celebrate diversity.
Council news | 25 Sept 26
Word Rivers Day, celebrated on Sunday 27 September, is an opportunity to celebrate the rivers and waterways that are such an important part of our local environment – and recognise how they can help us to manage water and reduce local flood risk.
Council news | 25 Sept 26
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