News

Local charity wins award for best intergenerational activity

Brighter Together, one of the finalists for our Community Heroes Awards this year, has won the intergenerational activity category at the recent Dementia Care Awards.

Community news | Brighter Together | 26 Jul 24

Have your say on a new community garden for Hounslow Heath

Our Parks and Arts teams are proposing to establish a new community garden in Hounslow Heath and want to hear from the local community.

Council news | 24 Jul 24

Funding available to protect communities and properties from flooding

Community BlueScapes has launched grants of up to £30,000 to residents and organisations in the Beverley Brook catchment area to help adapt to climate change.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Grimwood Road garden site looking for a tenant

Voluntary sector and not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply to lease the Grimwood Road garden site.

Council news | 22 Jul 24

Repair your broken items at Repair Café

On Saturday 20 July, the Twickenham Repair Café is offering free repairs at St Margarets Church Hall. 

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 16 Jul 24

Richmond is officially a Borough of Sanctuary

We are proud to announce that Richmond upon Thames has been awarded Borough of Sanctuary status by City of Sanctuary UK.

Council news | 10 Jul 24

Full of Life Funds available for local groups helping older residents to get active

Richmond-based groups and organisations are invited to apply for funding to support activities, run throughout October, that help our older residents and carers live more physically active, healthy and independent lives.  

Council news | 09 Jul 24

Surplus food hub available in Ham

Residents are welcome to join local charity The Real Junk Food Project for surplus food at Ham Youth Centre every Tuesday.

Community news | The Real Junk Food Project | 04 Jul 24

Join free session to enhance your DIY skills

The Library of Things is hosting a free event in Twickenham for residents who are keen to learn more about DIY, mending, and upcycling. 

Community news | Library of Things | 21 Jun 24

Discover refugee support networks within the borough

Refugee Week, taking place between 17 to 23 June, aims to celebrate the contributions, creativity and resilience people seeking sanctuary.

Council news | 20 Jun 24

Support the High Tide Festival this summer

Taking place in the heart of Twickenham, the High Tide Festival returns on Sunday 28 July 2024, showcasing a diverse range of talent.

Community news | Eel Pie Records | 20 Jun 24

Join Ivana Kupala for a Ukrainian celebration of summer

Residents are invited to celebrate the Ukrainian festival of Ivana Kupala on the longest day of summer.

Community news | Ukrainian Social Club | 12 Jun 24

Age UK Richmond looking for new Chair of Trustees

Age UK Richmond have an excellent opportunity for a new Chair of Trustees to join the charity this autumn.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 11 Jun 24

Support the Moormead Pavilion crowdfunder

On Sunday 9 June, the Moormead Community and Sports Pavilion (MCSP) launched their new crowdfunding campaign to unlock funds from Sport England at the Moormead Community Picnic.

Community news | Moormead Community and Sports Pavilion | 11 Jun 24

Free 6-week programme to reignite your potential

Local charity Shepherd’s Star is hosting a programme for adult residents experiencing social exclusion to develop practical skills and confidence to help establish themselves in the community.

Community news | Shepherd’s Star | 07 Jun 24

Take part in Crossroads Care’s tea party fundraiser

As part of Carers Week, taking place between the 10 to 16 June, residents are being invited to host a tea party to help raise funds in support of those caring for a loved one.

Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston Upon Thames | 07 Jun 24

Fix your broken items at Twickenham Repair Café

On Saturday 15 June, residents are invited to repair and extend the lives of their broken and old items for free.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 07 Jun 24

Join Clean Sheen 2024 for a greener community

This June, join your neighbours and local conservation charity Habitats & Heritage to collect litter across East Sheen.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 06 Jun 24

Protect your baby with the whooping cough vaccination

Whooping cough cases are rising in London, and the illness can be life-threatening for newborns. 

Council news | 03 Jun 24

Share your views at bus garage access day

Local charity Ruils Independent Living is hosting a free Bus Garage Access Day on 14 June for residents to explore accessible facilities on public transportation.

Community news | Ruils Independent Living | 03 Jun 24