August 2021

• Council to compensate residents for garden waste service disruption

  Richmond Council will be giving its garden waste collection customers five free months of the service, as compensation for recent disruptions caused by the crew shortages.

  Published: 31 Aug 21

• Know Your Place with Richmond Libraries this September!

  Throughout September, Richmond's Local Studies Library and Archive invites you to delve deeper into the fascinating history of Richmond upon Thames through the Know Your Place Festival.

  Published: 31 Aug 21

• Safe, well ventilated singing is back at the Whitton Community Centre

  Whitton Adult Community Singing is a supportive and friendly route into learning more about good music through great songs from all genres.

  Published: 31 Aug 21

• Planning Application submitted for Twickenham Riverside redevelopment

  A Planning Application has now been submitted proposing an exciting new development on Twickenham Riverside – one that hopes to end forty years of uncertainty and address the run-down buildings currently on the site.

  Published: 27 Aug 21

• Richmond Film Society - the very best in World Cinema

  Following its long enforced COVID absence and a very successful screening on 20 July, Richmond Film Society’s 58th Season opens at The Exchange on 14 September at 8:00pm with ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me ?’. 

  Published: 27 Aug 21

• Richmond Council to set out next steps for SEND support

  Richmond Council is set to outline the next steps it will be taking to continue its investment and improvements in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). 

  Published: 26 Aug 21

• A taste of France and Germany in East Sheen

  On Friday 10 September shoppers in East Sheen will be entertained from 1.30p.m. by St. Margaret's Elastic Band performing a programme of French, German and English music on the green outside the library.

  Published: 26 Aug 21

• Temporary public toilets to be removed as usage drops

  Temporary toilet facilities on Twickenham Green and Richmond Riverside are being removed after the bank holiday, after Richmond Council has seen a drop in usage following the easing of Government COVID-19 restrictions. 

  Published: 26 Aug 21

• Reunited at last

  Ham and Petersham SOS members attended an event on 24 August to celebrate the end of COVID-19 restrictions, allowing them to meet up with friends they hadn't seen since before the pandemic took hold.

  Published: 26 Aug 21

• Waste and recycling collections one day later next week following Bank Holiday weekend

  Following the Bank Holiday on Monday 30 August, Richmond Council will carry out general waste, food waste, garden waste and recycling collections for domestic properties one day later than usual, for one week.  

  Published: 25 Aug 21

• NHS and Council thank Quins rugby club as Stoop vaccination clinic is due to close

  In the past seven months sports clubs, arts venues and shopping centres across south west London have been transformed into warm and friendly community vaccination centres where local people feel safe to go to get COVID-19 jabs. 

  Published: 25 Aug 21

• Cinderella meets the monsters - Halloween Panto

  Join Teddington Theatre Club for a fun-filled half term pantomime for Halloween. Make sure to grab your tickets when the box office opens on Wednesday 1 September 2021.

  Published: 25 Aug 21

• Join Whitton Netball Club

  Whitton Netball Club are hosting open training sessions on Tuesday 24 and Tuesday 31 August at Stanley School (TW11 8UH).

  Published: 25 Aug 21

• Arts Richmond September Newsletter edition is now available

  Your one stop shop for all art related events in and around the Borough of Richmond Upon Thames.

  Published: 25 Aug 21

• Calling all artists living or working in Richmond Upon Thames

  Orleans House Gallery is inviting submissions from artists living or working in the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames for the November open call exhibition – Breaking Ground.

  Published: 24 Aug 21

• Tree planting prioritised as part of Richmond Council’s Climate Emergency Strategy

  Richmond Council is working on an extensive programme of tree replacement planting across the borough, identifying historic locations where trees have been removed. This work is part of the Council’s commitment to increasing tree cover in the borough as part of its Climate Emergency Strategy.

  Published: 24 Aug 21

• Attend free Richmond Mind workshops

  During August and September Richmond Borough Mind is delivering a series of free workshops on mental health awareness and building resilience.

  Published: 24 Aug 21

• Richmond Voluntary Fund consultation

  The Richmond upon Thames Voluntary Fund is a registered charity (No. 1186870), which raises funds for local charities that support vulnerable people living in the borough.

  Published: 24 Aug 21

• Young people invited to grab a jab!

  Young people living in Richmond upon Thames, aged 16 and 17 are now able to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine at the mass vaccination clinic at the Harlequins Rugby Stadium (The Stoop) or Teddington Health and Social Care Centre.

  Published: 23 Aug 21

• Richmond Council ready to offer homes to Afghan refugees

  The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has joined the people of Richmond upon Thames in voicing their sadness and concern for the people of Afghanistan, and confirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting those fleeing their homes and seeking safety in the UK.

  Published: 20 Aug 21

• A new building for Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts

  Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts will officially open their new building on Saturday 11 September.

  Published: 20 Aug 21

• How to Become a Charity or Social Enterprise - Join RCVS's online webinar

  If you’ve had a great idea for a new community initiative and need help with the next steps to create a charitable project, this online workshop can help you.

  Published: 18 Aug 21

• School uniform grants available now

  The Hampton Fund supports individuals and families on low income with grants to help with the costs of gas and electricity and voluntary sector organisations to provide services and activities for people in need.

  Published: 18 Aug 21

• Age UK Richmond's Hydrotherapy sessions to resume this September

  Age UK Richmond will be running weekly half hour sessions in blocks of five weeks, with a demo on how to use the water and aids in the first week.

  Published: 18 Aug 21

• Young people, The Vine Road Project needs you!

  The Vine Road Project Team would like to hear the views of young people. What do you want to see at your local park? What do you like about the proposals? What can be done better? This is your chance to shape the future of your local park.

  Published: 18 Aug 21

• New local charity space2grieve to launch in the borough next month

  space2grieve is a team of highly trained bereavement specialists offering free, personal, confidential bereavement support for adults, children and families who live in Richmond upon Thames.

  Published: 17 Aug 21

• Council condemns proposed cuts to South Western Railway services across Richmond upon Thames

  Richmond Council has strongly condemned a proposal from South Western Railway to reduce the frequency of key rail services within the borough. The proposed changes would have a detrimental impact on the borough and are in direct conflict with Richmond Council’s commitment to encourage use of public transport and alternatives to driving.

  Published: 17 Aug 21

• Self-isolation changes for double vaccinated people

  The government has announced changes to COVID-19 self-isolation rules. Anyone who has received both vaccinations, will no longer have to isolate if identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive. This applies to adults who have had both jabs at least 14 days before the contact, and to under 18 year olds.

  Published: 17 Aug 21

• Garrick's Temple reopens

  Garrick's Temple reopens to the public on the weekend of 4 and 5 September (to coincide with the start of the Open House London Festival) until Sunday 24 October 2021.

  Published: 13 Aug 21

• Local businesses! Join Idling Action's Fleet and Business webinar

  Learn more about how you and your business can reduce vehicle emissions in fleet operations and help improve local air quality.

  Published: 13 Aug 21

• Free personal training sessions at Heathfield Recreation Ground

  Join one of the free personal training sessions as part of our project to install the new outdoor gym at Heathfield Recreation Ground.

  Published: 13 Aug 21

• Richmond Council praises students for A-Level and GCSE achievements

  Richmond Council is congratulating all A-Level and GCSE students following the receipt of their results this week.

  Published: 12 Aug 21

• Harlequins prepare for new season

  Harlequins FC are reassuring local residents of measures they are taking to keep people safe as they prepare to welcome back full capacity crowds for the new season.

  Published: 12 Aug 21

• Keep Fundraising launches free charity bingo night guide

  Fundraising website keepfundraising.com has launched a free guide designed to help the resident of Richmond upon Thames organise and host a bingo night for charity.

  Published: 12 Aug 21

• Take the Age UK Richmond survey to help improve their services

  Age UK Richmond is seeking feedback from all older people, their family members and carers to help shape their services for the future.

  Published: 11 Aug 21

• The Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show returns this August

  The Kew Horticultural Society are delighted to announce that the 76th Kew Horticultural Show is not only going ahead this summer, but returning to Kew Green on Saturday 28 August.

  Published: 11 Aug 21

• Calling parents - ask your back to school and COVID-19 vaccine questions

  Parents and carers of school-aged children and young people are invited to a virtual Q&A to ask their questions about the impact of COVID-19 on schools this September, along with any questions about the vaccine rollout for 16 to 17 year olds and those aged 12 to 15 with disabilities and complex care needs.

  Published: 11 Aug 21

• Richmond upon Thames announced as one of London’s most active boroughs

  According to new data analysis, Richmond is in the top three most active boroughs in London according to Temple Gym.

  Published: 10 Aug 21

• Exciting plans for a new community centre and affordable housing one step closer

  Designs for a new Community Centre and affordable housing scheme in the heart of Teddington have been submitted for planning approval.

  Published: 10 Aug 21

• Parents and Carers. Sign up for Richmond Borough Mind's mental health awareness workshops

  Join Richmond Borough Mind for their two part workshop to learn more about mental health and how to recognise the symptoms of mental health issues in children

  Published: 10 Aug 21

• Instant Opera's Grand Opera Gala comes to Richmond

  Richmond's 5 star opera company opens the new season at Richmond Theatre with a Grand Opera Gala on Saturday 25 September at 7:30pm.

  Published: 10 Aug 21

• SPEAR awards partners for supporting rough sleepers during the pandemic

  Following the Government’s 'Everyone In' directive, offering every rough sleeper with accommodation, SPEAR urgently found people a safe living environment, which helped prevent the spread of coronavirus amongst the most vulnerable in our community.

  Published: 10 Aug 21

• Take the idling action driver survey

  Idling Action London are conducting research into vehicle idling and air pollution in London.

  Published: 10 Aug 21

• Have your say on TFL proposal to increase fines for rule-breaking drivers

  To help keep London moving safely and reduce disruption and delays TFL are proposing to increase the fine level (TfL penalty charge) from £130 to £160 for people who fail to follow the rules of the red route network - the roads they manage in London. The fine level would be reduced by half to £80 if paid within 14 days.

  Published: 09 Aug 21

• Council’s swift legal action sees Travellers move on from Kew Green

  A group of Travellers who arrived on Kew Green on Wednesday evening (4 August) were forced to leave the site within days, following swift legal action by Richmond Council.

  Published: 09 Aug 21

• Full of Life Funds for organisations working with older people across the borough!

  Organisations and groups who work with older people are invited to apply for £250 of funding to help celebrate International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) or Silver Sunday (the national version) in early October.

  Published: 09 Aug 21

• Celebrate the return of live music, art and theatre with RichmondLive!

  RichmondLive will see a huge array of free music, dance and theatre performances take place in Richmond upon Thames across four weekends, beginning on the August bank holiday weekend.

  Published: 09 Aug 21

• Book your place for The Wind in the Willows, this month's Theatre on Kew

  The outdoor play runs throughout August from Wednesdays to Sundays with performances at 10.30am and 2pm.

  Published: 08 Aug 21

• Wild West Shakespeare in naked lady gardens

  The Richmond Shakespeare Society performs eight productions a year at The Mary Wallace Theatre, by the riverside in Twickenham and their programme includes a vast array of plays from all eras, from Ancient Greece, Shakespeare to the modern day.

  Published: 06 Aug 21

• Are you a carer? Take the Carers UK survey to help improve services they provide

  Carers UK have launched the State of Caring survey 2021 to help inform what support carers need to help recover from the pandemic.

  Published: 06 Aug 21

• New Richmond Society Patron: Anita Anand

  Anita Anand, author, broadcaster and journalist, has become a Patron of The Richmond Society, a civic and amenity charity with 1,250 members dedicated to preserving and enhancing the town’s natural and built environment.

  Published: 06 Aug 21

• Attend an open day at Richmond fire station

  Richmond fire station are opening their doors on Sunday 19 September between 12 noon and 4.30pm for a fun and educational open day. 

  Published: 05 Aug 21

• Sir David Attenborough and The Royal Parks urge visitors to take litter home to protect wildlife

  A plastic bag tightly wrapped around a stag’s mouth, a hedgehog caught on film entangled in a party balloon and a cormorant with a plastic beer-pack ring round its neck were among some of the most distressing effects of littering on wildlife seen by Royal Parks staff this year.

  Published: 05 Aug 21

• Council to commence legal process for traveller eviction

  Following reports that an unauthorised group of travellers arrived on Kew Green last night (4 August), the Council has commenced the legal process that will require them to leave.

  Published: 05 Aug 21

• Have your say on Hospital Bridge Road and Turing House School road safety improvements

  Richmond Council is looking for further feedback on road safety improvements on Hospital Bridge Road in the Whitton/Heathfield area, following a virtual Community Conversation meeting last month.

  Published: 04 Aug 21

• Richmond Council takes action to protect its high streets and town centres

  Recent Government changes in planning rules mean commercial premises such as shops, cafes, offices and gyms could be converted to houses or flats without the need for planning permission – by using a Permitted Development Right.

  Published: 04 Aug 21

• Final call for submissions for Age UK's Big Knit

  The Big Knit is a joint campaign between the national charity Age UK and Innocent Drinks to raise funds and valuable awareness of the struggles vulnerable older people go through over the difficult winter months.

  Published: 04 Aug 21

• Place still available for Harlequins' ‘Healthy Holiday' Scheme

  The first week of Harlequins' Holiday programme is well underway and there are still places left for the next few weeks programme, but they are going fast.

  Published: 04 Aug 21

• Sign up for TAG Youth Club's parkour lessons

  TAG Youth Club meets weekly and aims to empower and optimise the potential of young people who have a disability between the ages of 15 and 25.

  Published: 04 Aug 21

• Out and about with a flutter

  Residents are encouraged to get out and about in the borough’s parks and open spaces to complete the Big Butterfly Count.

  Published: 03 Aug 21

• Book a stall at this year's St Margarets Fair

  The St Margarets Fair will take place this year on 11 September 2021 and there's still time for you or your business, charity or group to book a stall at next month's event.

  Published: 03 Aug 21

• Cookbook launched in aid of the Vineyard Community Centre

  A new cookbook has been launched by a local family celebrating the recipes of Sabeen Mansoor with proceeds going to help support the work of the Vineyard Community Centre.

  Published: 03 Aug 21

• Mulberry Centre increases opening hours to support residents

  The Mulberry Centre has increased its opening hours to five days a week for face to face emotional support, counselling and complementary therapies.

  Published: 03 Aug 21

• Shortfall in plasma donors

  NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is campaigning for people to donate plasma for medicines, including at the Twickenham plasma donor centre. 

  Published: 03 Aug 21

• A European celebration

  Following the lifting of pandemic restrictions, members of the Richmond in Europe Association were delighted to meet in person for their first formal gathering in 16 months at the annual garden party, which was hosted by Brenda Morris at her house in East Sheen.

  Published: 02 Aug 21