News

A celebration of LEGO collecting and building comes to Twickenham

Families and brick-building enthusiasts from across Richmond upon Thames are invited to enjoy Brick Tour at St Mary’s University on Sunday 27 September 2026.

Community news | Brick Tour | 03 Sept 26

Music, food and family fun at Moormead Community Picnic

Meteorological summer may have ended, but the summer vibes continue in Moormead Park with the annual Community Picnic on Sunday 6 September from 11.30am to 3.30pm.

Community news | Moormead Community and Sports Pavilion | 02 Sept 26

Practise your French conversation with Live Languages

Calling all Francophiles! You’re invited to practise your French conversation over tea, coffee and croissants, while raising money for ETNA community centre.

Community news | Live Languages | 02 Sept 26

Discover how you can make a difference as a trustee

The Richmond CVS trustee recruitment evening is back on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Community news | Richmond CVS | 02 Sept 26

Catch Terry Pratchett's Elves and Wizards at the Mary Wallace Theatre

When evil elves threaten to take control of Elizabethan England, resistance is in the hands of an array of Discworld's most famous characters - supported by a very familiar and renowned playwright...

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 02 Sept 26

Twickenham Fire Station open day this weekend

Twickenham Fire Station is opening its doors this Sunday 6 September for a family open day, and would love to welcome local residents and families!

Community news | London Fire Brigade | 01 Sept 26

Join the Squad: Thamesians Women’s Rugby invites new players to the pitch

Looking to try something new, get fit, and join a fantastic group of local women? Thamesians Women’s Rugby Team is recruiting new players across the borough for the upcoming season, and they'd love for you to join the squad!

Community news | Thamesians Women’s Rugby | 01 Sept 26

Could you be Cambrian's new gym instructor

Cambrian Community Centre are looking for a caring and professional gym instructor for a small gym with a mostly older clientele, many of whom are following rehabilitative exercise programmes arising from a health or medical issue.

Community news | Cambrian Community Centre | 01 Sept 26

Meet the Hampton father and son walking the Thames for Cancer Research

10-year-old Hampton local Ellis Kent and his father, Matt, are walking the entire length of the Thames Path - 185 miles from the source of the river to the Thames Barrier, of course passing through Richmond upon Thames, to raise £50,000 for Cancer Research UK.

Community news | Source to Sea Challenge | 26 Aug 26

Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns for four days this September

Strawberry Hill House & Garden’s spectacular Flower Festival returns from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026, transforming Horace Walpole’s extraordinary gothic villa and gardens with immersive floral installations.

Community news | Strawberry Hill House & Garden | 25 Aug 26

Talk and Demo with Paula Doyle: Ravioli Quilts

Join designer and quilter Paula Doyle for a talk and demonstration about upcycling blue jeans, t-shirts, other items of clothing, and leftover fabric pieces.

Community news | Museum of Richmond | 24 Aug 26

Supporting better asthma care for children and young people

Running from 7 to 11 September, the NHS #AskAboutAsthma campaign will be raising awareness about asthma in children and young people and how air pollution can trigger attacks.

Community news | NHS | 24 Aug 26

Come along to a free film on the climate and nature crisis

On Thursday 1 October, join Hampton Climate Action at the Hampton Hub for a special community screening of People’s Emergency Briefing.

Community news | Hampton Climate Action | 21 Aug 26

Helping older and vulnerable people living independently and safely at home

Age UK Richmond offer a low-cost handyperson service for over 65s, unpaid carers and those with long-term disabilities.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 21 Aug 26

Share your memories of Richmond's music scene

Did you spend time at Eel Pie Island, the Crawdaddy Club, or around Richmond's music scene? Preface Morn would love to hear your stories.

Community news | Preface Morn | 19 Aug 26

Do something green in collaboration with Richmond Cycling Campaign

Join Richmond Cycling Campaign for their August Family Bike Ride on Sunday 23 August.

Community news | Richmond Cycling Campaign | 19 Aug 26

Feel appreciated by doing something worthwhile in Kew

Would you like to feel appreciated by doing something worthwhile in your local community? That's how Kew Neighbourhood Association Office Volunteer, David feels about his three hour volunteer role, once a fortnight.

Community news | Kew Neighbourhood Association | 19 Aug 26

Give a drink to the new Green Hub at Raleigh Road

The new Green Hub at Raleigh Road Recreation Ground is growing with two new community planters now in place: one filled with herbs and the other with vegetables! But help is needed to keep them watered during the warmer weeks.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 13 Aug 26

Grimwood Garden Harvest Festival

Everyone is warmly invited to Habitats & Heritage's community garden on Grimwood Road to celebrate the Autumn harvest!

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 13 Aug 26

Naturalising the River Crane in Twickenham: a community celebration

River restoration of the River Crane earlier in 2026 at Mereway Nature Park meant that the river was removed from its concrete channel and natural river banks restored.

Community news | Let's Go Outside and Learn CIC | 06 Aug 26