February 2022

Looking for a new bicycle? Try Before You Bike

Try Before You Bike offers residents and businesses the chance to try a brand new or nearly new bike for a small monthly fee with no deposit or hidden fees.

Published: 08 Aug 22
Mayor of Richmond upon Thames to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and Green Canopy, the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Cllr Geoff Acton, will host a tree planting event at Moormead Recreation Ground on Friday 11 March 2022.

Published: 28 Feb 22
Beware! Toads crossing

Richmond Council is reminding residents on Church Road in Ham to keep an eye out for breeding toads as they begin their annual carriageway cross.

Published: 28 Feb 22
Shakespeare Henry IV at the Mary Wallace Theatre

This production of both parts in repertoire sees Richmond Shakespeare Society directors Simon Bartlett and Debbie Campbell collaborating again after their A Midsummer Night's Dream in 2018.

Published: 28 Feb 22
Council allocates significant funding to support its commitment to the safety of women at night

A new ambitious, long-term strategic approach to ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) was reviewed at last night’s (24 February) Finance, Policy and Resources Committee. This includes allocating £139,000 to support a local approach on improving the safety of women at night.

Published: 25 Feb 22
Council Tax increase lowest for six years

Richmond Council plans to keep the Council's share of the Council Tax increase at the lowest level for six years, recognising the increased financial pressures residents face due to the rising cost of living.

Published: 24 Feb 22
Council Leader urges caution to stem the spread of COVID-19

On the day that the legal measures put in place to protect us from the spread of COVID-19 come to an end, Richmond Council Leader encourages residents to be cautious.

Published: 24 Feb 22
New youth orchestra and fencing classes at Ham Youth Centre

The Ham Youth Centre has launched new fencing classes for 10 to 15 year olds and a new youth orchestra for 10 to 19 year olds.

Published: 24 Feb 22
Skylarks charity is recruiting

Skylarks, an award-winning charity based in Twickenham, is recruiting a SEND Adviser to their growing team.

Published: 24 Feb 22
Join the Mayor for the Mayor's Concert featuring the Kew Wind Orchestra

The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Cllr Geoff Acton, will host an evening of fine music with the Kew Wind Orchestra on Saturday 5 March 2022 in aid of the Mayor's charities.

Published: 23 Feb 22
Contemporary Textiles Fair at the Landmark Arts Centre

The Contemporary Textiles Fair is back at the Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington this March with over 60 stands featuring artists and makers who use textiles and textile processes in their art and craft.

Published: 23 Feb 22
Live in central Richmond? Get your COVID-19 jab at pop-up next week

As part of the Council and NHS programme of pop-up vaccination centres, residents in central Richmond will be able to walk-in to get their jab next week at the Cambrian Centre.

Published: 23 Feb 22
Downsizing your home

Come and join the conversation about downsizing to a smaller home if you are a housing association tenant. This event will be an opportunity to talk about the Council's downsizing scheme, Sponsored Moves.

Published: 22 Feb 22
Cervical screening saves lives

Women are urged not to ignore their cervical screening invite, and if they missed their last one, they are advised to book an appointment with their GP practice or sexual health clinic.

Published: 22 Feb 22
Make sure your child is vaccinated against measles and act if they are not fully protected

Parents and guardians of children in Richmond upon Thames are urged to make sure their children are up to date with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Published: 21 Feb 22
Road closures this Saturday ahead of 6 Nations match at Twickenham Stadium

Twickenham Stadium will host England v Wales this Saturday 26 February, with a 4.45pm kick off. Gates will open from 1.15pm and it will be a full capacity match of 82,000.

Published: 21 Feb 22
Marble Hill House is being revived

There has been an exciting project underway at Marble Hill House with the team currently seeking volunteers to help with their work.

Published: 21 Feb 22
Storm warning – advice and changes to waste collections

The Met Office has issued a red warning for strong winds today. Storm Eunice may cause significant disruption across London.

Published: 18 Feb 22
Richmond Council shortlisted for Small Business Friendly Borough Award

Richmond Council's Phoenix Enterprise Programme was shortlisted by London Council's Small Business Friendly Borough Awards as a Best Programme of Support for Small Businesses.

Published: 18 Feb 22
Richmond Carers Centre is looking for a new treasurer

Richmond Carers Centre is seeking to recruit a treasurer to join a board of eight trustees.

Published: 17 Feb 22
Are you pregnant and have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?

South West London NHS are organising a virtual Q&A for people who are pregnant and have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published: 17 Feb 22
Council to host Green Homes Grant drop-in event 

Richmond Council will host a virtual drop-in webinar event on Tuesday, 1 March to provide residents with more information on the Green Homes Grant and how eligible households across the borough can apply for up to £10,000 worth of funding to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Published: 16 Feb 22
Cllr Julia Neden-Watts on Richmond Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan annual update

At last night’s Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sports Services Committee (15 February 2022), councillors were presented with the annual update on our Climate Emergency Action Plan. 2021 was a remarkable year and, as a borough, we have achieved a huge amount.

Published: 16 Feb 22
Get out and support Richmond Women this Sunday

Richmond Rugby's Women's team take on Supermarine this Sunday with free entry to the match for all residents.

Published: 16 Feb 22
Explore 100 years of The Poppy Factory at new visitor centre

Discover the story of the people behind the poppies at the home of Remembrance as the charity marks its centenary in 2022.

Published: 16 Feb 22
Volunteers wanted for Idling Action events in the borough

Richmond Council’s Air Quality Team have started running idling action events again and we are looking for resident volunteers. Would you like to help us to reduce air pollution in our borough?

Published: 16 Feb 22
Landmark Arts Centre and Teddington Together to stage fundraising music festival

The Landmark Arts Centre and community business organisation Teddington Together are partnering to hold a fundraising music festival on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 May 2022.

Published: 15 Feb 22
Young Actors at the Mary Wallace Theatre

From Thursday 17 to Saturday 20 February the RSS Young Actors Company will be performing Evan Placey's Holloway Jones at the Mary Wallace Theatre on Twickenham's Riverside.

Published: 15 Feb 22
Council announces 50% reduction in emissions over last five years

Richmond Council has provided an update on its efforts to reduce carbon emissions over the past twelve months. The Council has made a number of significant steps to support its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

Published: 15 Feb 22
Highways update from Cllr Alexander Ehmann

Councillor Alexander Ehmann, Chair of the Transport and Air Quality Committee, gives an update from February’s Committee.

Published: 15 Feb 22
Views sought on new school places for children with special educational needs

Parents and members of the community are invited to have their say on plans for a new Specialist Resource Provision at The Vineyard Primary School in Richmond for up to 14 children with special educational needs.

Published: 14 Feb 22
Richmond Council demands more powers to protect local trees

The Chair of Richmond Council’s Environment, Sustainability, Culture and Sport Committee has written to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Homes and Communities to request a review of guidance given to local planning authorities around protecting local trees from felling on the grounds of their benefits to the climate and biodiversity.

Published: 14 Feb 22
March to show your support for ending violence against women and girls

Join a walk on Friday 25 February in Twickenham to raise awareness of the need to end violence against women and girls.

Published: 11 Feb 22
Karate student takes on incredible press-up challenge for Crossroads Care

Milan, a local Karate student with a rare genetic disorder will do 100 press-ups in a row this month to raise money for the Crossroads Care Saturday Club.

Published: 11 Feb 22
Richmond upon Thames College wins the Project of the Year award

In October 2021, Richmond upon Thames College won two independent awards, Project of the Year and Civic Building of the Year for The Richmond Building, which is part of the new college campus.

Published: 10 Feb 22
Surrey Sculpture Society to host annual Sculpture Showcase

Join the Surrey Sculpture Society for their annual Sculpture Showcase at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Published: 10 Feb 22
How the Council supports young people with additional needs move from childhood to adulthood

Young people with special educational needs or a disability may go through something called ‘transition’, which could mean moving from children’s services to adult services.

Published: 10 Feb 22
Richmond Council joins campaign to stop discrimination against renters in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond Council is joining forces with Citizens Advice Richmond to help stop discrimination against renters who receive benefits.

Published: 10 Feb 22
Local ADHD Charity is searching for a Family Support Worker

Early intervention and support can change the direction of the lives of young people and ADHD Embrace provides the tools that enable and support intervention from parents and professionals.

Published: 09 Feb 22
Richmond Rugby take on Doncaster Knights at the Athletic Ground

Richmond Rugby are back in action this weekend in Richmond after last weekend's draw at home with the Cornish Pirates.

Published: 09 Feb 22
Richmond Council celebrates its achievements in supporting adults in social care

Richmond Council has been rated the best in England for supporting vulnerable adults aged 18 to 64 to remain independent in their homes and not move into a care home, amongst other achievements highlighted in its Adult Social Care Annual Report 2020-21.

Published: 09 Feb 22
The Richmond Foodbank is looking for a new Foodbank Manager

The Vineyard Community Centre serves the local community by assisting rough sleepers, residents who feel lonely, isolated and socially excluded and residents who need emergency food supplies and emergency short-term support.

Published: 09 Feb 22
Donate now! Support children and young people's mental health through the Richmond Voluntary Fund

Children’s and youth mental health and wellbeing remains a local priority, as the Richmond upon Thames Voluntary Fund launches its third annual appeal to support local charities working with children and young people, and their support networks.

Published: 09 Feb 22
Claim £150 towards your energy bills

42% of households in Richmond upon Thames will be eligible for a £150 one-off payment towards their energy bills.

Published: 09 Feb 22
Holloway Jones at the Mary Wallace Theatre

Holloway Jones by Evan Placey, performed by the Richmond Shakespeare Society Young Actors Company, will run for four performances at the Mary Wallace Theatre on Twickenham's Embankment, from 17 to 20 February.

Published: 08 Feb 22
Our Sports & Leisure team are hiring

The team are currently recruiting to a number of positions including fitness instructors, lifeguards and casual leisure assistants.

Published: 08 Feb 22
Report hate crime to Stop Hate UK

Everybody needs to play their part in reporting hate crime to help make Richmond upon Thames a safe place for everyone.

Published: 08 Feb 22
Deputy German Ambassador visits Richmond upon Thames

Julia Gross, the Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy, was in Richmond on Wednesday 2 February at the invitation of the Richmond in Europe Association.

Published: 07 Feb 22
Under 10's lacrosse for boys and girls

Richmond under 10's lacrosse team are running a 5 week spring Pinball Programme of under 10s lacrosse.

Published: 07 Feb 22
Garner and Hancock make donation to The Mulberry Centre

Garner & Hancock Solicitors of Old Isleworth recently presented a cheque for £300 to staff at The Mulberry Centre. The money they donated was ‘saved’ by not sending Christmas cards.

Published: 07 Feb 22
Give HIV the finger!

This HIV Testing Week (7 to 13 February 2022), view how quick, painless, and easy a HIV test is by logging into a live demonstration on 10 February at 1pm.

Published: 04 Feb 22
Powerjam celebrates 60 years of the borough's rock and pop heritage

As part of a series of Rock’s Diamond Year events, The Crawdaddy Club will be taking the local area's rich music heritage into the future by celebrating the new generation.

Published: 04 Feb 22
Youth Zone launches into the mental health scene for young people

Youth Zone has opened its doors to support young people living, studying or working in the boroughs of Richmond and Kingston.

Published: 04 Feb 22
Council responds to resident ideas as new high street improvement schemes are progressed

A number of high street improvement projects agreed by the Council are being progressed across Richmond upon Thames, following ideas shared by local residents during the Council’s 2021 Community Conversation events.

Published: 03 Feb 22
Richmond Carers Centre are recruiting

Richmond Carers Centre are currently recruiting within their Adult Carers Support Team for two roles, Adult Carers Support Worker and Adult Carers Activities Coordinator.

Published: 03 Feb 22
Strawberry Hill House announces new tours

Strawberry Hill House have announced a new programme of events for 2022 including Gothic Romance and LGBTQ+ Heritage tours.

Published: 03 Feb 22
Join the Landmark Arts Centre's Lunchtime Book Club

Hosted by staff from Waterstones, the friendly lunchtime sessions are the perfect way to meet like-minded readers and discover exciting new reads.

Published: 03 Feb 22
Barnes residents encouraged to take a jab

As part of a series of COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinics for areas with a lower take-up rate, residents in Barnes are invited to come to the Castelnau Community Centre next week, meet NHS experts and hopefully then have the jab.

Published: 03 Feb 22
Richmond Council finalises plans for new bicycle hub at Richmond Station

Richmond Council has announced additional funding to ensure the delivery of a new bicycle hub at Richmond Station which will be sustainable, in line with the Richmond Climate Emergency Strategy.

Published: 02 Feb 22
Share your views in the Adult Social Care survey

If you receive Adult Social Care services we are asking you to take part in a national survey.

Published: 02 Feb 22
Richmond Rugby take on Cornish Pirates this weekend

Richmond Rugby are back in action at the Athletic Ground in Richmond this Saturday as they look to bounce back following last weekend's defeat to Jersey Reds.

Published: 02 Feb 22
The Kew Village Market returns this Sunday

This Sunday, 6 February will see the return of Kew Village Market after its New Year break.

Published: 01 Feb 22
Kew Neighbourhood Association is looking for a new trustee

Kew Neighbourhood Association is seeking a trustee with HR skills to join their Trustee Board.

Published: 01 Feb 22
Appeal to landlords for properties to support Afghan refugees

We are urging private landlords and residents with one bed and four bed properties to come forward if they are able to offer housing.

Published: 01 Feb 22
Richmond upon Thames shortlisted for Small Business Friendly Borough Awards

Richmond Council’s Phoenix Enterprise Support Programme has been shortlisted for a Small Business Friendly Borough Award.

Published: 01 Feb 22

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