July 2021

• Take a Summer Cycle at Kew Gardens next week

  Hop on your bike for an evening at Kew Gardens and celebrate summer with a special evening bike ride around the gardens.

  Published: 01 Aug 21

• Carriage rides begin at Bushy Park this weekend

  Make the most of our great British summer with a glorious carriage ride in Bushy Park on weekends during the month of August.

  Published: 30 Jul 21

• Disney inspired games for kids this summer!

  This summer, Public Health England has partnered with Disney to help get kids active in the school holidays by playing 10 minute Shake Up games. The Shake Up games are inspired by favourite characters from Frozen, Toy Story and Marvel.

  Published: 30 Jul 21

• Healthwatch Richmond Community Engagement Fund

  Healthwatch Richmond are offering small grants to charities, community organisations and businesses to run activities for communities at greater risk of COVID or where take up of the vaccine has been low.

  Published: 30 Jul 21

• Funding to help Richmond upon Thames be more active

  Local organisations are invited to apply for funding through the Active Richmond Fund to boost the borough’s offering of activities that improve people’s health and wellbeing.

  Published: 29 Jul 21

• Support and advice available for young people this summer with Getting It On

  Getting It On is dedicated to helping teenagers in South West London with issues such as sexual and mental health, relationship problems, drugs and alcohol.

  Published: 29 Jul 21

• Tenants’ Champion annual report presented to Council as new Tenants' Champion announced

  The 2020/21 Tenants’ Champion annual report was presented to the full Council meeting on Tuesday 13 July. Cllr Alan Juriansz has taken up the role of Tenants’ Champion for the coming year, replacing Cllr Jim Millard who moves to become the Council’s Spokesperson for Housing.

  Published: 29 Jul 21

• Sign up for RSBP's online talk: an osprey in a shopping bag with Alasdair McKee

  Alasdair McKee of the RSPB and Cumbria Wildlife Trust works closely with ospreys in south Cumbria and will share his experience and findings at this online talk on Wednesday 4 August.

  Published: 29 Jul 21

• Dance in the Park Richmond

  Dance in the Park with a fun free series of outdoor dance and movement sessions being held in the grounds of Orleans House Gallery this September.

  Published: 29 Jul 21

• Mayor of London refuses larger Mortlake Brewery scheme

  Richmond Council has welcomed the Mayor of London's decision to refuse the revised Planning Application A for the Mortlake Brewery site at a planning hearing at City Hall on Tuesday.

  Published: 28 Jul 21

• Interactive quizzes and trails in Richmond upon Thames this August

  Richmond upon Thames residents are invited to take part in a series of interactive quizzes and trails throughout August 2021.

  Published: 28 Jul 21

• Have your say on the future of the Pools on the Park Health Suite

  Pools on the Park forms part of the Council's Sports and Fitness Centres and includes an indoor pool, teaching pool, outdoor pool, gym, group exercise studios and Health Suite.

  Published: 28 Jul 21

• COVID-19 testing available this August!

  People who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19, or have had a positive lateral flow test, are reminded that they can also get tested at the temporary testing centre in Old Deer Park on selected dates this August.

  Published: 28 Jul 21

• The Royal Parks Mission Invertebrate Roadshow comes to Richmond and Bushy Parks

  Discover the fascinating world of the borough's bugs this summer as the Royal Parks' Mission: Invertebrate comes to Richmond upon Thames. Ideal for kids this summer.

  Published: 28 Jul 21

• Book your place for Afternoon Tea with the Mayor at Kew Gardens

  Join the Mayor for an afternoon tea party in the beautiful Nash Conservatory at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew.

  Published: 27 Jul 21

• Have your say on the new pollinator-friendly planters in Richmond town centre

  Residents are invited to share comments on the new pollinator-friendly planters on Church Court and Golden Court in Richmond town centre.

  Published: 27 Jul 21

• Take part in the Butterfly Hunt in Mereway Nature Park to assess the health of our local environment

  Take part in the annual walk in Mereway Nature Park and join Big Butterfly Count, a nationwide survey helping to assess the health of our environment. Over 113,500 people took part in 2019, submitting 116,009 counts of butterflies and day-flying moths from across the UK.

  Published: 27 Jul 21

• VisitRichmond release What's On guide for August

  Over the past year, local Arts and Culture have been severely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, our local theatres, dance, music, history and heritage sites need our support.

  Published: 27 Jul 21

• Youth centres summer holiday programmes!

  Youth centres throughout Richmond upon Thames have free activities for young people to get involved in over the school summer holidays.

  Published: 27 Jul 21

• Former Olympic heroes in Teddington

  Three Olympic heroes from previous games were the stars at a special fundraising dinner at The Wharf riverside restaurant in Teddington. They told of their Olympic experiences and challenges as well as life after an Olympic triumph at a dinner for the community group SporTedd.

  Published: 26 Jul 21

• ETNA's transformation - visit your new and improved community centre!

  Changes have been afoot during lockdown to provide East Twickenham with a beautifully transformed community centre. So drop by to see the amazing changes for yourself!

  Published: 23 Jul 21

• Antisocial behaviour awareness week - putting the needs of victims at the heart of our practice

  This week is antisocial behaviour awareness week Check out part three of our series which provides residents with helpful tips to help report and reduce antisocial behaviour

  Published: 22 Jul 21

• Council commits to White House future

  Services at the White House Community Centre in Hampton are protected for another 12 months, whilst the Council work with interested parties to secure the long-term future of this important community facility.

  Published: 22 Jul 21

• Council appoints first White Ribbon Champion

  Richmond Council has appointed Councillor Ben Khosa as its first White Ribbon Champion, with the role of driving forward the borough's work to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). 

  Published: 22 Jul 21

• The Richmond COVID-19 Local Outbreak Management Plan published

  This plan is a collaborative effort developed locally across the council describing the interface with various levels of the national NHS Test and Trace Service, and with the regional service led by Public Health England’s London Coronavirus Response Cell (LCRC).

  Published: 22 Jul 21

• collective Arts launches new evening course of The Creative Wellbeing Project

  Starting on Tuesday 21 September 2021 (7 to 8.30 pm), Collective Arts is offering a new evening course of The Creative Wellbeing Project. Suitable for working professionals, parents and carers, this uplifting course uses positive psychology (the science of human thriving), creative activity and art therapy to enhance wellbeing, lift mood and reframe thinking. No creative or artistic skills are required.

  Published: 22 Jul 21

• Beat the heat: coping with heat and COVID-19

  Although most of us welcome the summer sun, high temperatures can be harmful to your health. The heat can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

  Published: 22 Jul 21

• Suffering from long COVID?

  Many people recovering from COVID-19 are still coming to terms with the impact the virus has had on both their body and mind and are still trying to shake off the effects of the virus.

  Published: 21 Jul 21

• Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week - ways to respond to street begging

  This week is antisocial behaviour awareness week which runs from 19 to 25 July 2021. Check out part two of our series which provides residents with helpful tips to help report and reduce antisocial behaviour in the borough.

  Published: 21 Jul 21

• Have your say on extending the BPAS Clinic PSPO

  People are being asked to have their say on the proposal to extend a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) around the British Pregnancy Advisory Service Clinic in Rosslyn Road, Twickenham. 

  Published: 21 Jul 21

• Calling children to join our summer challenge to reduce food waste!

  Did you know, in the UK we waste 6.5 million tonnes of food every year? This summer challenge aims to encourage children to actively get involved in tackling the food waste problem in our borough.

  Published: 21 Jul 21

• Let's Go Outside & Learn release September stroll programme dates

  Join the Let's Go Outside & Learn team for their September stroll programme to see some of the natural highlights of the borough on their guided walks.

  Published: 21 Jul 21

• Adventures at the Archives this summer

  Explore a national treasure right on your doorstep which is free and open to all ages with a lot to be experienced at the National Archives this summer! Explore fascinating exhibitions, family adventures and original documents from their extensive collections.

  Published: 21 Jul 21

• Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week - keeping your riverside safe

  This week is the UK’s first-ever antisocial behaviour awareness week which runs from 19 to 25 July 2021. Antisocial behaviour is on the rise. Check out part one of our series which provides residents with helpful to tips to help report and reduce antisocial behaviour across the borough.

  Published: 20 Jul 21

• Sleep Organic wins best organic fashion brand award

  Ethical bedding business Sleep Organic has won Soil Association's Best Of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards for Best of Organic Fashion & Textiles Brands - Fashion Brands.

  Published: 20 Jul 21

• The importance of reporting antisocial behaviour

  It's Antisocial Behaviour Awareness Week and Richmond Council is encouraging everyone to report antisocial behaviour wherever it occurs. The term antisocial behaviour (ASB) describes behaviours that can seriously impact the quality of life for people and their communities.

  Published: 19 Jul 21

• Kew targeted for vaccine walk-ins this weekend!

  As part of a series of vaccine walk-in clinics for areas around the borough with a lower take up rate, residents in Kew are invited to attend an event this coming Saturday!

  Published: 19 Jul 21

• Local bike project launches appeal for second-hand bicycles

  The Hampton Bike Project at Hampton Methodist Church has launched a public appeal for second-hand bicycles of all conditions to be donated to help get refugees and asylum seekers cycling.

  Published: 19 Jul 21

• Quartermaine's Terms now open at the Mary Wallace Theatre for one week

  After an 18-month postponement, Simon Gray's bittersweet comedy opened at the riverside theatre on Saturday 17 July, playing for a week.

  Published: 19 Jul 21

• Harlequins Healthy Holidays for 5-16 year olds

  Do you know a young person who would enjoy a summer of sports, challenges and surprise special guests?

  Published: 16 Jul 21

• Weaving Willow Plant Supports course

  Join Arts Richmond for their special evening course to learn how to willow weave to create your very own willow plant supports.

  Published: 16 Jul 21

• Richmond urged to keep COVID-19 safety measures up after 19 July

  As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Richmond residents are being urged to continue doing everything they can to stop the virus spreading after national restrictions come to an end on Monday (19 July).

  Published: 16 Jul 21

• Bookings open for Richmond Rugby's FUEL camps

  The summer camps are designed to provide eligible children and young people with free daily meals and fun activities throughout the summer holidays.

  Published: 15 Jul 21

• Face masks must still be worn in NHS buildings

  COVID-19 is still circulating in our local communities and because the NHS cares for people when they are at their most vulnerable, it will be keeping all of its infection prevention and control measures in place after 19 July 2021 to keep patients, visitors and staff safe.

  Published: 15 Jul 21

• Hammersmith Bridge to reopen to pedestrians and cyclists

  Hammersmith Bridge will reopen to cyclists, pedestrians and river traffic from this Saturday, 17 July 2021, easing almost a year of anguish for residents and businesses in Barnes and the surrounding area in Richmond upon Thames.

  Published: 15 Jul 21

• Diamond Jubilee Gardens ready for summer

  Trustees of the Twickenham Riverside Trust (the leaseholder of Diamond Jubilee Gardens) have been working closely with Richmond Parks Team in recent weeks to ensure the Gardens are looking their best as sunshine and summer approaches.

  Published: 15 Jul 21

• Book your place at the Turner and Maritime Britain online lecture

  Christine Riding, curator of Turner' English Coasts, explores Turner's life-long engagement with the sea in the context of Britain as a naval and maritime power, from national events to the rise of domestic tourism.

  Published: 15 Jul 21

• Team Richmond make winning start to the 2021 London Youth Games

  After a year out, the London Youth Games returned in a reduced capacity to the joy of young people across London. This year, London Youth Games are running more regionalised competitions.

  Published: 15 Jul 21

• Richmond Music Trust receives cash boost to launch inclusive singing group

  Richmond Music Trust has received a grant to continue its music services in the community, including those living with dementia.

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• Volunteers remove graffiti and re-paint bridge at High Park Road in Kew

  Local volunteers from the Kew Society along with Cllr Campanale gave North Western Rail’s previously graffiti covered bridge at High Park Road in Kew a freshening up with a repainting in recent days.

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• Richmond Council calls on Government to scrap planning reforms

  Richmond Council has again heavily criticised the Government’s proposed planning 'reforms' in a motion passed by the Full Council last night. 

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• Join The Mayor for The Cultural Reforesting Family Tour at Orleans House Gallery

  This family tour is an opportunity for families to explore the Orleans House grounds through a series of encounters with inhabitants past and present.

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• Council stands in support of Hong Kong residents

  Members across the Council were united last night in their support for the residents of Hong Kong and committed to ensuring the Council welcomed those British national (overseas) citizens seeking to live and work in the borough.

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• Employability programme for young people aged 16-18

  Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is running an eight day employability programme to assist young people aged 16-18 to gain further knowledge and skills to help them navigate their next steps and journey into either education, training or employment.

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• PowerStation Summer Programme for young people

  PowerStation Youth Centre in Mortlake will host a summer programme with a range of activities ranging from cooking, Makaton, art, MMA, golf and much more.

  Published: 14 Jul 21

• We must continue protecting each other

  “The Government’s announcement about the proposed easing of the mandatory COVID-19 restrictions from 19 July makes it more important than ever that we take personal responsibility for protecting ourselves and those around us”, says Cllr Gareth Roberts – Leader of Richmond Council.

  Published: 13 Jul 21

• Quartermaine's Terms at the Mary Wallace Theatre

  After an 18 month postponement due to the pandemic, Quartermaine's Terms by Simon Gray opens at your riverside theatre this week on Saturday 17 July.

  Published: 13 Jul 21

• Success for Walbrook Rowing Club

  Walbrook is a traditional rowing club based on the Thames near Trowlock island. The club uses a fantastic four mile stretch of water up to Molesey Lock taking in both Kingston and Hampton Court.

  Published: 13 Jul 21

• Don’t push the eight week vaccine rule, says Council Leader

  Following a rise in the number of people trying to get their second COVID-19 vaccination too early, Richmond Council is asking residents to be calm and not be abusive or rude to NHS staff when they are turned away.  

  Published: 13 Jul 21

• Star Cells light up the borough with flash mob

  Professional contemporary and urban dancers with London’s Combination Dance Company and the Rambert School performed an eye-catching flash mob across the borough on Saturday 10 July.

  Published: 13 Jul 21

• Take the Richmond Learning Disability Partnership Board Employment Survey

  Supported employment is where people are helped to find a job and then supported to stay in work. The Council is carrying out a review of supported employment services for people with a learning disability, autism, mental health conditions or physical disability in Richmond.

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Free school meal vouchers offered over the summer holidays

  Richmond Council will once again be able to help families entitled to free school meals, and those in hardship, with vouchers to cover the summer holidays.

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Get involved in monthly Wellbeing and Accessible Walks

  Walkers of all abilities are encouraged to join a new programme of monthly Wellbeing Walks and Accessible Walks launched by Richmond Council's Parks Team and the Friendly Parks for All project to encourage everyone to get outside and enjoy the borough’s parks and open spaces.

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Heathfield targeted for vaccine walk-ins this weekend!

  Following a successful pop-up walk-in clinic in Richmond Town Centre over the weekend, where 500 local people took the vaccine, this coming weekend residents in Heathfield are being invited to have their jab on Saturday!

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Residents encouraged to get their home winter ready with a Green Homes Grant

  Richmond Council is urging eligible residents to submit their applications for the Green Homes Grant scheme now, in order to have improvements installed before winter.

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Cervical screening

  Last month it was Cervical Screening Awareness Week and Richmond Council would like to remind its residents of the importance of regular cervical screening (a smear test) for women's health.

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Rugby Road, Twickenham: Traffic delays

  Cadent Gas teams are currently attending an emergency gas leak on Rugby Road junction with Whitton Road, opposite Twickenham Rugby Stadium. Significant delays are expected in the area until Friday 16 July.

  Published: 12 Jul 21

• Zipcar Flex launches in Richmond upon Thames

  Zipcar, the car-sharing company, has expanded its car rental club to several new areas in the north of the borough. Zipcar Flex gives residents easy access to a car when they need one without having to own a vehicle.

  Published: 08 Jul 21

• Richmond upon Thames announced as most improved borough in this year’s Healthy Street Scorecard

  Richmond upon Thames has been announced as the highest mover in this year’s Healthy Street Scorecard. The Scorecard compares each London borough on the actions taken to promote active and sustainable travel in line with the Mayor's Transport Strategy targets.

  Published: 08 Jul 21

• Richmond upon Thames to welcome back Parkrun

  The Leader of Richmond Council has welcomed productive discussions with the organisers of Parkrun, in anticipation of three local events returning to Richmond upon Thames if England moves to Step 4 of the Government's roadmap on 19 July.

  Published: 08 Jul 21

• Update on Townmead Road closure

  Richmond Council will be closing bookings for Townmead Road Household Waste and Recycling Centre until further notice while a plan for partial reopening is finalised. All current bookings will be cancelled and residents will be notified via email. The extended closure is required following a major fire in one of the site’s sheds on Sunday 20 June.

  Published: 08 Jul 21

• Take the idling action driver survey

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

  Published: 08 Jul 21

• Teddington Theatre Club wins £25,000 jackpot in Get Lucky Local community lottery

  Teddington Theatre Club have been celebrating in style after a massive win of the £25,000 jackpot in Richmond's community lottery, Get Lucky Local.

  Published: 08 Jul 21

• Download the OWL app to receive notifications to help tackle crime

  Richmond Council and the Met Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams are encouraging residents to download the new OWL (Online Watch Link) mobile application to start receiving instant notifications by the police to help residents keep themselves and their homes safe.

  Published: 07 Jul 21

• Royal Parks launch Help Nature Thrive campaign

  The new campaign has been launched to urge visitors to help nature thrive in the borough's green spaces. A bird spotting photography competition is running to support this.

  Published: 07 Jul 21

• Winners for Council's Clean Air Day school's poster competition announced

  The Council’s Air Quality team ran a schools poster competition for schools across the borough to mark Clean Air Day which took place on 17 June.

  Published: 07 Jul 21

• This week is Swift Awareness Week

  3 to 11 July marks Swift Awareness Week. Swift populations nationally have declined by 62% in the last 25 years.

  Published: 07 Jul 21

• Long COVID: Share your experiences

  Have you experienced long-term effects of coronavirus? Have they lasted weeks or even months? If so, HealthWatch Richmond and the NHS want to hear from you.

  Published: 07 Jul 21

• Re-establishing Barnes Football Club

  Barnes Football Club was founded in 1862 and had great importance in the development of football in 19th century. The club took part in first ever FA Cup in 1871-72 with 15 consecutive editions of the competition.

  Published: 07 Jul 21

• Grab your vaccine jab in Richmond Town Centre this Saturday

  Residents in Richmond are invited to get their COVID-19 vaccine this Saturday, at a walk-in clinic in the Town Centre, with no appointments or NHS numbers required.

  Published: 06 Jul 21

• Richmond Council to use innovative sensor technology to monitor air quality in the borough

  Richmond Council is one of the first London Boroughs to join the ‘Breathe London’ trial which gives access to a network of air quality sensors and pollution data.

  Published: 06 Jul 21

• Share your thoughts on contraflow cycling routes in Richmond upon Thames

  Have your say on a new scheme of contraflow cycling routes to support a convenient, accessible and safe cycling network in Richmond upon Thames.

  Published: 05 Jul 21

• Free ESOL Level 3 Qualification for Londoners

  Do you help your community with language and literacy skills? Don't miss a great opportunity to get a free qualification.

  Published: 05 Jul 21

• Richmond Music Trust are hiring!

  Richmond Music Trust are seeking dedicated and motivated singing teachers to join their hard working team from September.

  Published: 04 Jul 21

• Have your say on cycle improvements along Strawberry Vale

  Following the success of the protected cycle lane on Kew Road, residents are invited to have their say on proposed cycle improvements along Strawberry Vale, Twickenham Road and Manor Road in Twickenham.

  Published: 02 Jul 21

• East Sheen Common will get a new playground

  As part of Richmond Council’s commitment to improve our parks and open spaces, works have started on a new woodland play area on East Sheen Common.

  Published: 02 Jul 21

• Schools to Market at Whole Foods Market Richmond

  School Food Matters would like to invite you to meet some very enterprising young people from your community.

  Published: 02 Jul 21

• EU Settled Status: understand your rights

  Citizens Advice Richmond is hosting a free online webinar for EU/EEA citizens which will cover everything you need to know about your rights in the UK after Brexit, including Settled Status. The webinar takes place on Tuesday 27 July 2021 at 2.30pm.

  Published: 02 Jul 21

• Sing and play at the Richmond Opera Workshop

  Join Richmond Opera for a day of singing and play on Saturday 24 July at the Vineyard Main Hall in Richmond.

  Published: 01 Jul 21

• Landmark Arts Centre to host Richmond Orchestra Summer Concert

  The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington will welcome guests back for the Summer Concert on 11 July.

  Published: 01 Jul 21

• The Sunday afternoon concert series at St Anne’s Church continues this weekend

  High quality musical entertainment is on offer at St Anne’s Church on Kew Green this Sunday 4 July.

  Published: 01 Jul 21

• Kew Village Market takes place this Sunday

  Enjoy over 40 stalls selling the finest food and handmade crafts, and a live band playing at the market from 10am to 2pm on Sunday 4 July.

  Published: 01 Jul 21

• Council announces upgrade to trading sites as part of London Climate Action Week

  This London Climate Action Week, Richmond Council has announced an upgrade to outdoor trading sites with new electric points to be installed across the borough throughout the year. 

  Published: 01 Jul 21