Communities news

Celebrate summer at The Poppy Factory

Come along to The Poppy Factory for a special summer season.

Community news | The Poppy Factory | 10 Jul 25

Help shape the future of Oldfield Meadows

This Saturday 12 July, come along to Oldfield Meadows Open Day and help shape a brand-new public nature conservation site in Hampton.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 09 Jul 25

Habitats & Heritage to transform garden site on Grimwood Road

Following a tender process, we are delighted to announce that Habitats & Heritage has been selected as the successful tenant for the Grimwood Road Garden lease.

Council news | 08 Jul 25

OneRichmond appoints new director to lead the charity

Community-driven charity OneRichmond has recently announced the appointment of Sue Martineau as its new director.

Community news | OneRichmond | 08 Jul 25

Richmond Pride Month ends on a high with Rainbow Retirement Day

Pride Month drew to a thoughtful close with the borough’s first Rainbow Retirement Day at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 07 Jul 25

Richmond Women's Hub relaunches free 'I Am' programme to empower women

Starting on Wednesday 30 July, this six-week programme invites residents to explore how they relate to themselves, their communities and others.

Community news | Richmond Women's Hub | 02 Jul 25

St Margarets Fair returns this weekend

This Saturday 5 July, come along to Moormead Park for a celebration of Twickenham’s motoring heritage and a full line-up of live music!

Community news | St Margarets Fair | 02 Jul 25

Watch the highlights from the Twinning Reaffirmation Weekend

Over the weekend of 6 to 8 June 2025, Richmond upon Thames celebrated the reaffirmation of its twinning agreements with Konstanz in Germany and Fontainebleau in France.

Council news | 01 Jul 25

Garden of Sanctuary unveiled, honouring Richmond’s refugee heritage

A commemorative York stone has been installed at Warren Gardens in Twickenham, officially marking the green space as the Borough’s first Garden of Sanctuary – a welcoming place that recognises stories of refuge and offers a safe haven for all.

Council news | 23 Jun 25

World Refugee Day

Today is World Refugee Day when the world honours the strength and courage of people who have sought sanctuary away from their home country.

Council news | 20 Jun 25

Refugee Week 2025: Funding community-led welcome initiatives

Launched in October last year, the Borough of Sanctuary Grant Scheme has recently awarded over £63,000 in funding to seven non-profit groups and organisations.

Council news | 16 Jun 25

Recognising, supporting and celebrating people with learning disabilities

Learning Disability Awareness Week (16 to 22 June) celebrates the contributions of people with learning disabilities and learn about the local support available. Find out how to get involved.

Council news | 13 Jun 25

Love to sing? Come along to free trial session at Whitton Community Centre

This Saturday (14 June), Whitton Adult Community Singing invites adults of any ability level to join them in preparing for their summer open session.

Community news | Whitton Adult Community Singing | 13 Jun 25

Help make High Tide Festival happen

The organisers of the High Tide Festival are calling on the community to help bring this much-loved event to life next month.

Community news | High Tide Festival | 13 Jun 25

Join Clean Sheen 2025 for a greener community

This June, join your neighbours and local conservation charity Habitats & Heritage to tidy up the streets of East Sheen, as well as Palewell Common and Sheen Common.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 12 Jun 25

New training supports park staff to promote respectful behaviour in Richmond’s green spaces

Park staff across Richmond upon Thames are taking part in specialist bystander training to help them respond confidently and appropriately if they witness unacceptable behaviour, as part of our ongoing work to keep public spaces welcoming for everyone.

Council news | 11 Jun 25