Communities news

Explore Richmond's accessible spaces this Disability History Month

This UK Disability History Month, learn about accessible spaces and activities across the borough, designed to ensure residents with disabilities of all ages can benefit from and enjoy them.

Council news | 20 Nov 25

Grab a treat while bringing joy to care home residents

Twickenham-based charity Embracing Age are holding an online silent auction. Lots for you to enjoy, while raising vital funds to bring joy and companionship to more older care home residents in the new year.

Community news | Embracing Age | 20 Nov 25

Come to Off The Record's Christmas carol concert

Off The Record Twickenham is inviting everyone to their Christmas carol concert at St Mary's Church in Twickenham on Thursday 11 December.

Community news | Off The Record Twickenham | 20 Nov 25

Cambrian Community Centre are looking for a new gym instructor

Cambrian Community Centre are searching 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 | 20 Nov 25

Discover over 90 community toilets when you’re out and about this festive season

This World Toilet Day, we are proud to share our progress in making clean, free toilets more accessible to all.

Council news | 19 Nov 25

Nature walks, dancing and cake can make you feel Full of Life

Sound baths, tango dancing and nature trail walks are just some of the wonderful experiences older residents and their carers got to try throughout October, as part of the Full of Life Fund events. 

Council news | 18 Nov 25

Dare to walk on fire for Skylarks this November

On Saturday 29 November, join local charity Skylarks for an unforgettable evening of determination, fun, and community spirit at their firewalk challenge.

Community news | Skylarks | 13 Nov 25

Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Christmas Fair

Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank are delighted to announce their Annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Thursday 27 November from 3.30 to 6.30pm at Vineyard Community Centre in Richmond.

Community news | Vineyard Community Centre & Richmond Foodbank | 06 Nov 25

Building bridges and celebrating the diversity of faith and belief

This Inter Faith Week, running from Sunday 9 to Sunday 16 November, take part in events that honour diversity, unity, and the diverse expressions of faith and belief in our borough.

Council news | 05 Nov 25

Help make Christmas Day special for local young care leavers

For the ninth year, Richmond-based charity and Community Heroes award winners Cocoon - Care After Care are providing a very special event on Christmas Day for local young people who have left the care system and would otherwise be facing Christmas alone.

Community news | Cocoon - Care After Care | 05 Nov 25

Look after your Mental Elf at Richmond Mind's festive fun run

Mental Elf is a festive 5km fun run around Marble Hill Park open to all ages and abilities on Sunday 7 December.

Community news | Richmond MIND | 04 Nov 25

Join Richmond Soup Kitchen's Christmas wreath making workshop

Enjoy a festive evening of creativity making beautiful Christmas wreaths that supports the work of Richmond Soup Kitchen.

Community news | Richmond Soup Kitchen | 04 Nov 25

VisitRichmond is on the countdown to Christmas!

This festive season, celebrate with VisitRichmond by entering and voting in the festive Christmas Shop Window competition, and joining the Advent Calendar lucky draw for a chance to win daily prizes!

Council news | 03 Nov 25

Celebrating Richmond’s local legend in Black heritage

On Thursday 30 October, Eel Pie Museum hosted a special opening event to launch the Jon Daniel exhibition, supported by the Council as part of Black History Month celebrations.

Council news | 31 Oct 25

Marble Hill shines bright for Diwali

Over 2,000 residents and visitors came together for a vibrant evening at our annual Diwali celebration event at Marble Hill, delivered in partnership with performing arts company Nutkhut and national charity English Heritage.

Council news | 27 Oct 25

Richmond’s flagship Full of Life Fair brings together over 1,000 older residents for connection and wellbeing

More than 1,000 residents, carers and community partners came together today at Allianz Stadium for Richmond Council’s flagship Full of Life Fair – the borough’s largest celebration of older residents and healthy ageing.

Council news | 24 Oct 25

Local couple zip-wire across Allianz Stadium for Crossroads Care

Huge congratulations to Margaret Allen and her husband, Rob, who successfully completed their zip wire challenge at Allianz Stadium in support of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston last week!

Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston | 24 Oct 25

Repair, reuse and reimagine

Whether you're a charity shop treasure-seeker, a magician with needle and thread, or love tinkering in the shed, you’re already part of our circular economy. Circular Economy Week (20 to 26 October 2025) is a nationwide celebration of lending, borrowing, repairing and sharing – and keeping valuable stuff out of the waste incinerators.

Council news | 20 Oct 25

Time for a clean-up at Sheen Common

Following the success of last month’s litter pick at Palewell Common, Clean Sheen has announced its next community clean-up event at Sheen Common in East Sheen, on Sunday 12 October.

Community news | Friends of Sheen Common and Habitats & Heritage | 07 Oct 25

New life bestowed on North Richmond footbridge with colourful mural

A brightly coloured mural now adorns the footbridge connecting St Mary’s Grove and Sheendale Road. It was officially unveiled by the Mayor of Richmond, Councillor Penny Frost, on 1 October.

Council news | 02 Oct 25