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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 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
Richmond Council is warning government funding changes could wipe out its financial reserves within the next few years.
Council news | 25 Sept 26
Hundreds of people headed to Richmond town centre on Sunday 20 September for the second Richmond Cargo Bike Fair, as the borough took centre stage in this year’s London Cycling Festival.
Council news | 25 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
The Environment Agency has announced plans for some additional work at Teddington Launch Lock on 26 and 27 September ahead of scheduled river operations later this year.
Community news | Environment Agency | 25 Sept 26
Richmond Council is warning government plans to give developers up to 80 per cent relief from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) could leave the borough with significantly less money to invest in the infrastructure needed to support new development.
Council news | 24 Sept 26
Give a well-loved item of clothing a little more life at this relaxed, hands-on mending session with Alicia Lai, founder of B_Boheme – The Sashiko Atelier.
Council news | 24 Sept 26
On Sunday 4 October, join us for free Basic Life Support training sessions.
Council news | 24 Sept 26
On 27 and 30 September, families are invited to Orleans House Gallery for free creative workshops exploring nature and play.
Council news | 24 Sept 26
Throughout October, we are celebrating the individuals whose daily acts of service, leadership, care and creativity strengthen Black communities across the borough and beyond. Find out what’s on to mark Black History Month, and how to get involved.
Council news | 23 Sept 26
Licensed venues, businesses and hospitality staff are being urged to sign up for a new, free e-learning course designed to help them prevent, recognise and respond to sexual harassment, drink spiking and concerns involving vulnerable customers.
Council news | 23 Sept 26
Arts Richmond invited playwrights from across the globe to enter a short play competition. We had 132 entries, and after hours of deliberation, the panel of judges has chosen the four finalists whose plays will be performed at the Orange Tree in Richmond Surry on Sunday 18 October.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 23 Sept 26
Thousands more Richmond upon Thames households are at risk of being pulled into the government's so-called 'mansion tax' under reports ministers are considering lowering the threshold from £2 million to £1.5 million.
Council news | 22 Sept 26
On 7, 10 and 16 October, join Science Owl and Dr Renee for a free hands-on workshop for children aged four and above and their families, where reading meets creativity, imagination and invention.
Community news | Science Owl | 22 Sept 26
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