Culture, leisure and sport news

Dave Kelly playing an Elleray fundraiser this November

To blues enthusiasts, Dave Kelly needs no introduction because since the sixties, he has been a cornerstone of the British blues scene. A singer, composer and master of slide guitar, he has played alongside and toured with the likes of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy.

Community news | Elleray Community Centre | 01 Oct 26

New women’s choir launched in Richmond

A new and exciting women’s choir has started in Richmond. It is a non-profit, volunteer led choir, directed by a serving musician from the Band of the Welsh Guards, London, Sam Petchey.

Community news | Sing For Good | 01 Oct 26

Celebrate Black History Month at your local library

This October, Richmond libraries are marking Black History Month with a programme of events for all ages. Discover powerful stories, experience music and dance, and take part in activities that celebrate the creativity and achievements of Black communities.

Council news | 30 Sept 26

Calling all families: explore nature and play at Orleans House Gallery

On 27 and 30 September, families are invited to Orleans House Gallery for free creative workshops exploring nature and play.

Council news | 24 Sept 26

Arts Richmond New Plays Festival

Arts Richmond invited playwrights from across the globe to enter a short play competition. We had 132 entries, and after hours of deliberation, the panel of judges has chosen the four finalists whose plays will be performed at the Orange Tree in Richmond Surry on Sunday 18 October.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 23 Sept 26

East Sheen's spooktacular Halloween Hunt returns

Families are invited to enjoy a frightfully fun day out as the East Sheen Halloween Hunt returns on Saturday 24 October.

Community news | East Sheen Village | 22 Sept 26

Upgraded Hampton pitch ready for autumn games

The refurbishment of the outdoor pitch at Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre is now complete, giving the site an upgraded playing surface accredited by World Rugby and FIFA.

Council news | 21 Sept 26

Join a free, zero waste, paper cuttings workshop at The Fixery

Join a zero-waste paper-cutting session at The Fixery, Richmond’s repair and reuse hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, on Thursday 24 September from 2 to 4pm (there’s no expectation to stay the entire session; please drop in and out when you feel).

Council news | 18 Sept 26

Ronald Moody: Sculpting Life opens at Orleans House Gallery this October

This major exhibition returns the work of sculptor Ronald Moody to London, exploring his extraordinary artistic vision through sculpture, poetry, archives and contemporary responses.

Council news | 18 Sept 26

'Almost, Maine' is coming to the OSO Arts Centre

Twice a year, this small but very ambitious fringe theatre on Barnes Green hosts two in-house productions. This autumn, they will be putting on John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, a play born in the north of the north-eastern most state in the US.

Community news | OSO Arts Centre | 16 Sept 26

Celebrate 100 Years of The Poppy Factory in Richmond

Join The Poppy Factory as it celebrates its centenary in Richmond with a series of special autumn events.

Community news | The Poppy Factory | 15 Sept 26

Bring your creativity to Orleans House Gallery

Are you aged 14 to 17 and interested in art, culture, creativity or making a difference in your community? Orleans House Gallery is looking for young people to join its first Youth Collective.

Council news | 14 Sept 26

Explore Twickenham's heritage riverside - guided walks every Sunday in September

Using 30-page A4 brochures featuring extensive visual reference that are given to each participant during the tour, this series of hour-long guided walks traces the footsteps of fashionable and influential Georgians as well as working watermen, showing their visible traces still present on Twickenham's riverside.

Community news | Twickenham Riverside Trust | 10 Sept 26