December 2021

Chess Club returns to Teddington pub after 120 years

The Richmond and Twickenham Chess Club has announced it is returning to the Adelaide Inn on Park Road, Teddington.

Published: 30 Dec 21
COVID-19 loves a crowd: be cautious this New Year’s Eve

Unfortunately, COVID-19 levels in the borough are still really high with over 3,000 people testing positive in the borough in the last week alone! We don’t want anyone to kick start 2022 in isolation, or indeed sick.

Published: 30 Dec 21
Higher than usual demand for COVID-19 testing

As the Government has announced the introduction of daily testing for contacts of COVID-19, there is a higher than usual demand for lateral flow test kits across the distribution network nationally and locally, and challenges facing the postal distribution network.

Published: 30 Dec 21
Winter bird walk in Mereway Nature Reserve

FORCE are holding their winter bird walk again in Crane Park on Saturday 8 January, from 10 to 11.15am.

Published: 29 Dec 21
Richmond Rugby face Coventry this weekend

Following the postponement of their last match against the Cornish Pirates, Richmond Rugby are back in action this weekend at the Athletic Ground as they host Coventry.

Published: 29 Dec 21
Thanks to everyone who donated to the Crossroads Christmas Hamper Appeal

Thanks to your generous donations to the Crossroads Care Show an Act of Kindness at Christmas Appeal. Festive hampers have now been delivered to vulnerable older carers throughout Richmond and Kingston and the charity has received such a wonderful response to them.

Published: 23 Dec 21
The NHS is here for you this festive season

Even though the NHS is busy at the moment, they are here to care for you if you are unwell over the festive period.

Published: 23 Dec 21
Support for victims of violence and abuse this Christmas and beyond

Residents are reminded that help is available 24 hours a day for people experiencing domestic abuse.

Published: 23 Dec 21
Explore the wildlife on the River Crane

The Ealing Wildlife Group have released a wonderful new video which explores some of the magnificent wildlife found within the River Crane.

Published: 21 Dec 21
Gary Stewart’s Graceland at the Landmark Arts Centre

Legendary troubadour Gary Stewart (Gary Stewart Band/Hope and Social) and his incredible six piece band recreate Paul Simon’s landmark Graceland album in all its glory in next month in Teddington.

Published: 21 Dec 21
Richmond Rugby host tree planting ceremony at the Athletic Ground

On Thursday 17 December, Richmond Rugby Club welcomed guests to the Athletic Ground in Richmond for a special tree planting ceremony.

Published: 20 Dec 21
Move for Care initiative launched for sensory gardens in care homes

Central and Cecil Housing Trust (C&C) has announced a special fundraising project to raise funds to install a sensory gardens at each of its four care homes.

Published: 20 Dec 21
Update on waste and recycling

Councillor Gareth Roberts gives an update on waste and recycling in the borough, alongside a statement from collection provider Serco.

Published: 20 Dec 21
New walk-in vaccination centre to open in Richmond

A further walk-in COVID-19 vaccination and booster clinic will open for five days from Monday in Richmond town centre, enabling even more people in Richmond to have the vital jab before Christmas.

Published: 17 Dec 21
Richmond Council raises serious concerns about TfL funding negotiations

Richmond Council has expressed its disappointment that the Department for Transport has failed to agree a long-term funding solution with Transport for London (TfL), to support its recovery as the pandemic continues to impact income.

Published: 17 Dec 21
Lots of amazing prizes to be won in the Mayor's Christmas Raffle

The Mayor of Richmond, Cllr Geoff Acton, is inviting residents to support this year's Mayor's charities, Dose of Nature and Habitats & Heritage, by entering a draw for a chance to win a Christmas hamper!

Published: 16 Dec 21
Annual festival for carers this Saturday

The London Virtual Carer’s Festival, run by LondonADASS, celebrates the role of carers across the capital.

Published: 16 Dec 21
Local artist raises funds for refugees

Jim Sitch's thoughtful recent donation of his painting has helped support 87 newly settled refugees.

Published: 16 Dec 21
Thank you to our care homes and home support agencies

We have hand delivered thank you hampers to 83 care homes and home support agencies for their hard work this year.

Published: 16 Dec 21
Have your say on the new Local Plan to help shape the borough’s development

Richmond Council has published the first draft of the new Local Plan, which sets out a 15-year strategic vision to guide development and place-making across the borough.

Published: 16 Dec 21
PCR testing expanded in Richmond

The mobile PCR testing facility based at Old Deer Park in Richmond is now seven days a week. As levels of COVID-19 remain high in the borough, we want to make it as easy as possible for local people to get tested.

Published: 16 Dec 21
The Comedy Network announces January line-up

The Landmark Arts Centre have announced an impressive line-up of comedy talent for their January Comedy Network event.

Published: 15 Dec 21
Additional Green Homes Grant funding awarded to help even more residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes

Richmond Council has secured additional funding for the next phase of the Green Homes Grant. The Green Homes Grant provides up to £10,000 of funding to help residents improve the energy efficiency of their homes helping them to save money and reduce their carbon emissions.

Published: 15 Dec 21
Free video tablets to help tackle loneliness

Do you know someone who might benefit from an easy-to-use video communication tablet, so that they can stay connected with their loved ones and/or carers this Christmas?

Published: 15 Dec 21
Is your indoor fire causing harmful air pollution?

Residents with real coal fires or wood burning appliances are asked to check what they are burning to ensure they are compliant with smoke control legislation. Better still, they are being encouraged not to burn, to help reduce dangerous air pollution.

Published: 15 Dec 21
Your local businesses need you in the countdown to Christmas

Residents of Richmond upon Thames are being reminded to shop local with our amazing small independent businesses, who really need support in the lead up to the Christmas.

Published: 14 Dec 21
Richmond Rugby take on Cornish Pirates this weekend

Following last weekend's defeat to Ealing Trailfinders, Richmond Rugby will look to get back to winning ways at the Athletic Ground as they host the Cornish Pirates in a Christmas cracker.

Published: 14 Dec 21
Richmond upon Thames remembers the women killed this year

Over 70 people came together on Friday evening (10 December) to walk and remember the 133 women killed by men in the UK this year.

Published: 14 Dec 21
Struggling to get lateral flow tests? Visit selected libraries

We know that many people are struggling to get lateral flow tests online, and want to ensure that they are regularly testing – particularly in the lead up to the Christmas period when people will be mixing more.

Published: 14 Dec 21
Richmond resident who became an international tennis champion

An international tennis champion who grew up in Richmond, and was pictured on the cover of Time magazine in 1931, is featured in the new 2021/22 issue of the Richmond Local History Society's journal Richmond History.

Published: 14 Dec 21
Richmond Local History Society announce new events for 2022

Local historian Jonathan Crofts will reveal Cambridge Park with a talk based on his book Meadows, Mansions and Munitions, while Andrew George will present a talk on the gardens of Twickenham Park.

Published: 13 Dec 21
Date of reaffirmation of town twinning confirmed

The Richmond in Europe Association has announced a new date for the reaffirmation of the borough's twinning with Fontainebleau and Konstanz following the postponement of the event which had been due to take place in June 2020.

Published: 13 Dec 21
Struggling to pay your fuel bills? The Council can help

A vital lifeline for residents who are struggling to pay their annual fuel bills has once again been launched by Richmond Council.

Published: 13 Dec 21
Buy a Christmas present for a young foster care leaver

Christmas Day Dinner Richmond are asking residents to donate a gift to a local care leaver this Christmas.

Published: 10 Dec 21
Need support over the Christmas period? Ruils are here to help!

Ruils is a local charity and has pulled together a helpful list of Christmas Holiday Resources to support anyone who might be struggling over the festive period.

Published: 10 Dec 21
Richmond Council prosecutes rogue landlord

Richmond Council wants to assure residents renting in the borough that its Private Sector Housing Team will address and enforce rogue landlords and letting agents.

Published: 10 Dec 21
Council extending CPO notification period to allow more time for representations

Notices have been sent to all those with interests in any land or property included within the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) plan area, and objections or letters of support should be sent to the Secretary of State by 14 January 2022.

Published: 09 Dec 21
Further COVID-19 measures to protect the vulnerable and NHS

Residents are being urged to be extra vigilant as new measures are introduced to tackle the spread of the Omicron variant in the UK.

Published: 09 Dec 21
Don’t fall victim to the 12 scams of Christmas!

It may be the season of goodwill but fraudsters are working overtime at Christmas. To help residents spot the scams, keep safe and not fall prey to the criminals, we have come up with the '12 scams of Christmas'.

Published: 09 Dec 21
Free Christmas dinner for carers from the RFU

Every year, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) hosts a community Christmas Dinner at Twickenham Stadium and this year they are offering spaces to local carers.

Published: 09 Dec 21
Free Employability Workshops for all residents

Richmond Council's Work Match service will be running a number of workshops next week to help residents improve their employability skills and help get you ready for your next career move.

Published: 09 Dec 21
All children aged 2 to 17 need their nasal spray flu vaccine

Parents and carers are reminded to make sure their children aged 2 to 17 are protected from the flu virus with the free and painless nasal spray flu vaccine. The vaccine is safe and effective, but does require active consent from parents or guardians before it can be administered.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Free property webinars for charities and not-for-profits

If your charity, church or community group that manages a building, Richmond CVS, in partnership with Kingston Voluntary Action, have two free online webinars upcoming that will be of interest to you.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Local arts charity launches crowdfunder appeal for Virginia Woolf statue

Local charity Aurora Metro Arts & Media has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to erect a statue of celebrated Richmond resident Virginia Woolf.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Outsmart burglars this Christmas

For many people Christmas means homes are stocked with the latest must-have gifts, and unfortunately thieves see this as an opportunity to commit burglaries.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Health Visitors achieve stage 2 accreditation in UNICEF's Baby Friendly Initiative

Richmond Council's Health Visitors, supported by Public Health, have achieved a major milestone in their bid to become a fully accredited Baby Friendly organisation.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Young artists chosen to create Mayor’s and Council Leader’s Christmas cards

Six young artists have been selected to design the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Cllr Geoff Acton and Leader of the Council, Cllr Gareth Roberts' annual Christmas cards.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Celebrate the COVID-19 vaccine anniversary by having the jab!

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the first UK resident receiving their COVID-19 vaccine. To celebrate, we are asking anyone who has not yet received their first two jabs or booster, to protect themselves and come forward if eligible.

Published: 08 Dec 21
Richmond Rugby take on Ealing Trailfinders in a huge local derby

Richmond Rugby return to the Athletic Ground in Richmond this Saturday, 11 December, to face Ealing Trailfinders in a huge local derby

Published: 07 Dec 21
John Leavy wins Mental Health Social Worker of the Year!

A social worker from Richmond Council's children's services Achieving for Children was crowned Mental Health Social Worker of 2021 at England's Social Worker of the Year Awards.

Published: 07 Dec 21
School holiday activities for children who receive free school meals

Children who receive free school meals in Richmond upon Thames will have the chance to take part in Achieving for Children’s free programme of activities during the Christmas school holidays.

Published: 07 Dec 21
Noel Coward is birthday boy at the Mary Wallace Theatre

Noel Coward, multi-talented master of the theatre, actor, playwright, composer and lyricist was born in Teddington on 16 December 1899 and now, 122 years later, is set to be celebrated on his birthday with a production of one of his most cherished comedies - Hay Fever.

Published: 07 Dec 21
Don't miss your final chance to join our gyms and pay nothing until 28 January 2022!

Richmond Council operates six sports centres, four pools, five gyms and over 200 fitness classes across the borough both conveniently located and competitively priced for local residents.

Published: 07 Dec 21
Walk and shine a torch this Friday in memory of the women killed this year

Residents of Richmond upon Thames are invited to join a torchlight walk this Friday 10 December to mark the end of this year’s 16 Days of Action campaign which raises awareness of violence against women and girls.

Published: 06 Dec 21
Covid marshals back on patrol

A small team of COVID-19 marshals are back on patrol in high streets across the borough to help support local people and businesses in the lead up to Christmas.

Published: 06 Dec 21
Financial help available for local people this winter

Local families and individuals who are struggling financially this winter and need help and support accessing food, energy bills or other household essentials, can still come forward to apply for financial help.

Published: 06 Dec 21
Council calls for stronger policy to stop sewage leaking into local rivers

Richmond Council has raised serious concerns about the government's voting down of the Duke of Wellington's amendment to the Environment Bill, which would have placed a duty on water companies to stop untreated sewage going into rivers via storm overflows.

Published: 06 Dec 21
Christmas and New Year waste and recycling collection

Richmond Council has announced that this year there will be no changes to household waste, recycling and garden waste collections over the Christmas and New Year period – including bank holidays. All collections will be carried out on your normal collection days.

Published: 06 Dec 21
Mad about Coward at the Mary Wallace Theatre

If you are mad about the plays of Noel Coward you would be crazy to miss the RSS production of Hay Fever at the riverside Mary Wallace Theatre which opens on Saturday 11 December 2021.

Published: 03 Dec 21
Richmond Council backs extension of PSPO around Rosslyn Road Clinic

A Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in place in streets around the BPAS Clinic in Rosslyn Road is to be extended for three years, following approval from all parties at Tuesday night’s Full Council Meeting (30 November 2021).

Published: 02 Dec 21
Innovative air quality and traffic sensors installed in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond Council is one of the first London Boroughs to install new Breathe London air quality sensors in priority locations across Richmond upon Thames, to give access to important data that will help provide a previously unseen detailed picture of local air pollution.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Small Business Saturday Tour visits Twickenham

The Small Business Saturday Tour came to Twickenham on Wednesday 1 December 2021. This was the first time that the Small Business Saturday Tour visited Richmond upon Thames.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Christmas Tree Festival and Carols in the Cloister at St Michaels & All Angels

St Michaels & All Angels in Barnes will be helping residents get into the festive spirit on Thursday 16 December with their Christmas Tree light up, carols and concert band.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Help bring new life to the Grimwood Road garden site

Residents and community organisations are being encouraged to share their ideas for the future use of Grimwood Road Garden as a community resources and how they might use the space.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Have your say on Friars Lane car park improvements

Residents are invited to share their thoughts on an improvement scheme for Friars Lane car park in Richmond town centre.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Barnes Community Association announces details of this year's Christmas Festival

This year’s Christmas Festival will begin with the Barnes Runners Turkey Run on Sunday 5 December 2021.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Kew set to Sparkle Again!

Kew Sparkle, the annual community Christmas event, is back for its twelfth year this Friday 3 December 2021.

Published: 02 Dec 21
Apply for funding to help get Richmond upon Thames active

The Active Richmond Fund aims to support local groups and organisations to provide an extended range of activities that enriches the social prescribing or cultural offer, promoting an active lifestyle for borough residents.

Published: 02 Dec 21
12 Days of Kindness at Richmond upon Thames College

This December, Richmond upon Thames College is launching '12 Days of Kindness', mirroring the famous song '12 days of Christmas'.

Published: 01 Dec 21
Increasing awareness and access to HIV services and treatment this World AIDS Day

It's World AIDS Day today (1 December 2021) and Richmond Council and its sexual health service providers are calling for a reduction in rates of undiagnosed and late diagnosed HIV by making sure everyone has access to essential services and treatment.

Published: 01 Dec 21
Over 1,000 people take part in Richmond Climate Week

Around 1,050 people took part in Richmond Climate Week, a series of events which ran alongside the COP26 summit. Richmond Council partnered with local conservation charity Habitats & Heritage to run daily events focused on specific climate emergency-related themes.

Published: 01 Dec 21

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