News

Find out more about career opportunities in Primary Care

Are you interested in working in Primary Care? Multicultural Richmond are hosting an online event for anyone who would like to learn more.

Community news | Multicultural Richmond | 30 Mar 23

Experience skiffing on the River Thames at Teddington

The Skiff Club invites you to enjoy learning to row in traditional boats from its club in Trowlock Way, Teddington. TW11 9QY.

Community news | The Skiff Club | 30 Mar 23

Take part in a free neurological music therapy group

The Otakar Kraus Music Trust and Integrated Neurological Services are partnering to provide a free eight week music therapy group for clients with neurological conditions, such as stroke, Parkinson’s or MS, and their carers.

Community news | The Otakar Kraus Music Trust | 29 Mar 23

Nominations open for The Coronation Champions Awards

To mark the Coronation of Their Majesties, The Coronation Champions Awards, with the support of Her Majesty The Queen Consort, will celebrate and recognise inspiring volunteers who have made an exceptional difference in their communities.

Community news | The Royal Voluntary Service | 29 Mar 23

Rugby heroes turn out for SporTedd in Teddington

SporTedd’s star-studded fundraising evenings returned with three rugby stars taking centre stage: England’s Rugby World Cup 2003 winner Lawrence Dallaglio, Scotland’s Grand Slam winner Kenny Logan and former coach of London Irish, Harlequins and Italy – and current RFU Executive Director of Performance Rugby – Conor O’Shea.

Community news | SporTedd | 29 Mar 23

Local logo design competition announced for new summer festival

Local creatives are being called to enter into a logo design contest for the brand new A Taste of Twickenham festival, taking place on Saturday 1 July in conjunction with the Richmond Arts Service’s Arts and Ideas Festival.

Community news | Richmond Arts Service | 27 Mar 23

Health and Wellbeing Fair at Whitton Community Centre

Visiting Angels South Middlesex will host a Health and Wellbeing Fair on Friday 31 March.

Community news | Visiting Angels South Middlesex | 24 Mar 23

Join the Funding and Collaboration for Growth event next month

BIG South London and local universities - St George’s University, LSBU, and University of Roehampton - have co-organised a free event to help small and medium sized enterprises unlock the benefits of academic collaboration.

Community news | BIG South London | 22 Mar 23

Take part in free e-scooter training sessions for residents

This April, Bikeworks are offering two free training sessions, that aim to teach Richmond residents how to use e-scooters.

Community news | Bikeworks | 22 Mar 23

First Kew EcoFair hailed a triumph!

On Saturday 11 March, St Luke’s Church welcomed more than 500 people for the first ever Kew EcoFair.

Community news | St Luke's Church | 22 Mar 23

Crossroads Care Manager to tackle obstacle race in support of carers

Care Manager at Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston, Nicola Wilson, is raising money for carers by taking on the epic Tough Mudder challenge on 15 April 2023 with her friends, Sally, and Laetitia.

Community news | Crossroads Care | 22 Mar 23

Listen to BBC Radio London's tour of Richmond

In partnership with Visit Richmond, Barry Caffey from the BBC recently toured the borough, broadcasting live from some of the top local attractions.

Community news | Visit Richmond | 21 Mar 23

Classic car fans take a trip to The Poppy Factory

Rolls-Royce devotees took a road trip to appreciate classic design in a different form at The Poppy Factory.

Community news | The Poppy Factory | 20 Mar 23

Registration now open for Art House Open Studios

Local charity Arts Richmond has been commissioned by Richmond Arts Service to coordinate the borough’s open studios 2023 festival, Art House. Registrations are open until 16 April.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 20 Mar 23

Visit East Sheen’s spring market on Saturday 25 March

Come along and enjoy a variety of stalls from local artisans, delicious street food and live music at the first of East Sheen’s spring market days.

Community news | East Sheen Spring Market | 16 Mar 23

Volunteer Chair vacancy at the Museum of Richmond

The Board of Trustees of the Museum of Richmond are looking to recruit a new Chair to lead the Board and the museum in its next phase of development.

Community news | Museum of Richmond | 15 Mar 23

Ruils community health team is coming to a community near you!

Ruils Independent Living are launching a new project in partnership with NHS Richmond.

Community news | Ruils | 14 Mar 23

Richmond upon Thames College celebrate International Women's Day

On Wednesday 8 March, Richmond upon Thames College students celebrated International Women’s Day 2023 with this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity.

Community news | Richmond upon Thames College | 14 Mar 23

Taking flight with Eyitemi

Twickenham singer songwriter Eyitemi’s (the name means ‘this is mine’ in the Nigerian language, Itsekiri) sound is a generous mix of soul and jazz with traces of gospel, afro, and funk. Read her answers on her music and inspirations!

Community news | Eyitemi | 14 Mar 23

Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society annual show

From portraiture to landscape, architecture to wildlife, and fine art to street photography, Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society’s annual exhibition celebrates the wonderful diversity of photography.

Community news | Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society | 14 Mar 23

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation present live theatre performance

‘I Love You, Mum – I Promise I Won’t Die’ is a powerful verbatim play by award-winning playwright Mark Wheeller. The live theatre performance takes place at Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH on Monday 20 March at 6pm.

Community news | The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation | 14 Mar 23

Step into Richmond dance classes next month

Join us at Richmond Theatre for our new 45 minute dance class for ages 50 and over.

Community news | Richmond Theatre | 14 Mar 23

New printmaking festival comes to the Landmark Arts Centre

A new biannual arts festival, Paper Ink Print, will run from Friday 17 to Sunday 19 March 2023. The festival will bring together the printmaking community to champion the art of hand-printmaking, artists’ books, and papermaking.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 10 Mar 23

Peer support roles available at Richmond Borough Mind

Richmond Borough Mind are looking for people with experience of mental health issues or caring, as well as professional skills and knowledge, to fill five support roles.

Community news | Richmond Borough Mind | 10 Mar 23

Richmond in Europe Association Chairman visits Germany

Richmond in Europe Association Chairman, Alan Mockford, has returned from our twin town of Konstanz in Germany, where he visited partner sports clubs, orchestras, choirs, and schools. Alan also paid a visit to staff in the international department of Konstanz Town Hall.

Community news | Richmond in Europe Association | 08 Mar 23

NHS urge parents to ensure children are up to date with immunisations

Parents across London are being urged to ensure their children are up to date with routine immunisations, particularly mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) and polio.

Community news | NHS | 08 Mar 23

Richmond upon Thames College launch new sports partnership

At the beginning of February, Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC) and AFC Wimbledon launched the perfect way for students to map out a career in the sports industry.

Community news | Richmond upon Thames College | 08 Mar 23

The Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway season reopens this month!

It’s a welcome back to everyone as the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway opens with heritage steam train rides and picnics.

Community news | Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway | 07 Mar 23

Get 24/7 access to a range of NHS services through the NHS App

Created by NHS England, the free digital platform is a simple and secure way for patients to take more control over their health and care.

Community news | NHS | 03 Mar 23

Celebrate the Young Writers Festival finalists on 26 March

Following a record number of entries, the finalists for Arts Richmond's Young Writers Festival have been chosen.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 03 Mar 23

Nominate your Community Heroes for the BBC Make a Difference Awards

The BBC is running a London-wide Make a Difference Awards programme, which is very similar to Richmond Upon Thames' Community Heroes Awards and a chance to say a further 'thank you' and show recognition to people who go above and beyond to make others' lives better.

Community news | BBC | 02 Mar 23