March 2022

Access free support to stop smoking for good

Did you know that you are four times more likely to stop smoking for good if you use a local stop smoking service?

Published: 31 Mar 22
Explore RSPB Richmond & Twickenham's April events

RSPB Richmond & Twickenham have a number of fascinating talks taking place throughout April at York House in Twickenham.

Published: 31 Mar 22
Richmond upon Thames College students win at the International Salon Culinaire London

Richmond upon Thames College students and teachers recently competed in the International Salon Culinaire at the ExCeL London.

Published: 31 Mar 22
BBC Radio London Make a Difference Awards

The BBC will be awarding heroes who have made a difference to the community where they live.

Published: 31 Mar 22
This month's Landmark Arts Centre Lunchtime Book Club book announced

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

Published: 30 Mar 22
Get on your salsa dancing shoes with Dance with Me Richmond

Learn all the basics of the salsa with Dance with Me and their dancing lessons for dancers of all abilities.

Published: 30 Mar 22
Your Richmond Foodbank donations are now doubled!

Kew Gardens Rotary is supporting the Richmond Foodbank at the Vineyard and have secured match funding from the National Emergencies Trust.

Published: 29 Mar 22
Oil pollution

The Environment Agency is currently cleaning up an oil spill that is now in Beverley Brook, which flows through Richmond Park.

Published: 29 Mar 22
Henry IV at the Mary Wallace Theatre

The rehearsal rooms of the Mary Wallace Theatre are currently ringing with the words of the bard and the clash of swords and armour as the Richmond Shakespeare Society prepares for one of their most ambitious productions.

Published: 29 Mar 22
All aboard for the Mayor's Fish and Chip Cruise

Join the Mayor of Richmond for a scenic cruise aboard the Southern Belle along the Thames.

Published: 29 Mar 22
Hammersmith Bridge to close this Sunday

Hammersmith Bridge will be closed from 10am to 5pm this Sunday, 3 April 2022, due to the University Boat Race.

Published: 29 Mar 22
Enjoy an evening of gin tasting at Turner’s House

Turner’s House, in partnership with St Margaret’s Wines, will host an evening of gin tastings in Twickenham.

Published: 28 Mar 22
Employment support for residents with disabilities

Choice Support Richmond & Wandsworth are a charity that supports residents of Richmond and Wandsworth with disabilities to find work.

Published: 28 Mar 22
The Kew Bookshop Raffle for Ukraine

Enter The Kew Bookshop’s raffle to help support the people of Ukraine and for your chance to win a collection of signed books.

Published: 28 Mar 22
Kew next on hyper-local COVID jab tour!

Residents in Kew will be able to get their COVID-19 vaccination at the next hyper-local pop-up clinic.

Published: 25 Mar 22
Silver Swimmers to take on English Channel swimming challenge for charity

Silver Swimmers are a group of local swimmers, all aged between 60 and 80 years old, who have decided to take on a swimming challenge to support COSMIC charity.

Published: 25 Mar 22
Local heroes honoured at Community Heroes Awards

Last night, Wednesday 23 March, local individuals and groups were honoured at Richmond upon Thames’ annual Community Heroes Awards in York House.

Published: 24 Mar 22
Richmond Rugby are back in action this weekend

Richmond Rugby return to the Athletic Ground this weekend to face Coventry as they look to make it three wins in a row.

Published: 24 Mar 22
Council awarded funding to deliver further tree planting

Richmond Council has received a grant of more than £220,000 from the Urban Tree Challenge Fund towards the planting of 410 new trees in the borough, in line with Richmond’s Climate Emergency Strategy.

Published: 24 Mar 22
The Royal Parks urge residents to ‘Have a Picnic not a BBQ'

As temperatures soar across London this week The Royal Parks are reminding residents that barbeques are not permitted in any of the parks, due to the substantial risk of accidental fires.

Published: 24 Mar 22
Parks for London launch ‘Clean Parks for London’ campaign to tackle litter in our parks

Richmond Council has joined 17 organisations and nine local councils to support Parks for London's new 'Clean Parks for London' campaign which is asking Londoners to keep our parks clean.

Published: 24 Mar 22
An international friendship

The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames welcomed Tobias Kamprad, a young visitor from our twin town of Konstanz, to tea at York House last week.

Published: 23 Mar 22
Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society Annual Exhibition

Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society's Annual Exhibition returns to the Landmark Arts Centre this April, from 14 to 24 April 2022.

Published: 23 Mar 22
Last chance to sign up to take part in the Mayor’s Spring Quiz

Get your quizzing team ready to join us for the Mayor's Spring Quiz this Friday in aid of this year's Mayor's charities, Habitats & Heritage and A Dose of Nature.

Published: 22 Mar 22
Join the six-week The Blue Prescribing Project

The Blue Prescribing Project is a wetland health programme specifically co-designed and delivered by the Mental Health Foundation and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust to promote a range of mental and physical health benefits through facilitated wetland nature engagement at the London Wetlands Centre.

Published: 22 Mar 22
Curious Tots returns to Orleans House Gallery

Sing along, wiggle, and explore sensory worlds with artist Charlie Betts at Orleans House Gallery's Curious Tots sessions for children.

Published: 22 Mar 22
Line up announced for Teddington Choral Society's spring concert

Teddington Choral Society (TCS) and its Musical Director, Julian Collings, have announced the line up for their forthcoming spring concert which will feature Benjamin Britten’s 'Saint Nicolas' and Bob Chilcott’s 'Songs and Cries of London Town'.

Published: 22 Mar 22
A new community cargo bike hire scheme is coming to Richmond upon Thames

Residents and businesses in East Sheen, Teddington and Hampton will soon be able to hire Cargo Bikes by the hour and can benefit from two hours of free usage per day.

Published: 21 Mar 22
Ofsted praises children’s services in Richmond upon Thames

An Ofsted inspection has confirmed that children in Richmond upon Thames who need help, protection and care continue to receive a good service by Achieving for Children(AfC), Richmond Council’s children’s services.

Published: 21 Mar 22
Local testing sites prepare to close at end of the month

In line with government plans to end free-universal testing for COVID-19, testing sites across the borough have begun their preparations to close at the end of March.

Published: 21 Mar 22
Get a free fitness assessment with Feel Good Fitness

For a limited time Feel Good Fitness are offering all residents a free fitness assessment at some of our sports centres.

Published: 21 Mar 22
Friends of the River Crane Environment to host 'Growing Plants for Pollinators' talk

Eleanor Lawrence will share tips on how we can all help insect populations by growing plants to assist pollinators to thrive.

Published: 18 Mar 22
Richmond Gymnastics offers free taster for children with disabilities

Richmond Gymnastics are offering a free taster session on Monday 4 April for children in primary school with a disability and/or additional needs.

Published: 18 Mar 22
Council supports National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day

National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day aims to highlight the issues surrounding CSE, encouraging everyone to think, spot and speak out against abuse and adopt a zero tolerance to adults developing inappropriate relationships with children, or children developing inappropriate relationships with other children.

Published: 18 Mar 22
Council announces new Jubilee Grants to help residents celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Residents, local groups and organisations are being encouraged to apply for a Jubilee Grant of up to £1,000 to help organise local events to celebrate this year's Platinum Jubilee.

Published: 17 Mar 22
New community centre and affordable housing in Teddington a step closer!

Plans for a new community centre and affordable housing scheme in the heart of Teddington were approved by Richmond Council's Planning Committee on Wednesday 9 March, subject to two recommendations.

Published: 17 Mar 22
Twickenham Art Circle Spring Exhibition announced

The Twickenham Art Circle Spring Exhibition will take place at The Landmark Arts Centre for the first time in two years next month.

Published: 17 Mar 22
Get active outdoors at Kew The Run 2022

The inaugural Time Outdoors Kew 10K and Half Marathon is coming to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew on 9 and 10 April 2022.

Published: 17 Mar 22
Engineering works expected on Richmond Bridge this weekend

Civil engineering works will again take place on Richmond Bridge this weekend with minor traffic disruptions expected in the area on the evening of Sunday 20 March and morning of Monday 21 March.

Published: 17 Mar 22
Richmond upon Thames College pulls together to help Ukraine

The past week has seen Richmond upon Thames College and the wider Richmond and Twickenham community coming together in support of the people of Ukraine following the Russian invasion.

Published: 16 Mar 22
New survey identifies steep rise in caring hours for young carers

The Richmond Carers Trust is working to highlight the lack of support for young carers after a recent survey found many young carers are experiencing feelings of stress and loneliness and are increasingly feeling worried.

Published: 16 Mar 22
Join a free cycle maintenance course next week to learn tips on how to repair your bicycle

Residents are invited to join one of two free cycle maintenance courses at Lowther School in Barnes and Holy Trinity School in Sheen next week.

Published: 16 Mar 22
Update on 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme

The Department for Levelling-Up, Housing and Communities has announced its 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme, to allow people in the UK to welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes.

Published: 15 Mar 22
Thames Water emergency works on Hampton High Street

Hampton High Street is currently closed at the junction with Thames Street and temporary multiway signals are in operation.

Published: 15 Mar 22
COVID jab pop-up to return to Twickenham

Following the success of a hyper-local COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Twickenham last week, the NHS will be returning to York House to offer another opportunity for people to have the jab.

Published: 15 Mar 22
Mayor officially opens refurbished pavilion at Kneller Gardens

The Friends of Kneller Gardens recently organised an official opening ceremony for the refurbished pavilion in Kneller Gardens which took place on Saturday 12 March 2022.

Published: 15 Mar 22
Local tennis coach honoured with two prestigious Lawn Tennis Association Awards

Caroline Jordan and Cambridge Gardens won two Lawn Tennis Association Awards last Saturday 12 March at a special ceremony held at The Queens Club in West Kensington.

Published: 15 Mar 22
Powerjam selected to perform in New York City

Powerjam has just been selected to represent the UK at the first-of-its-kind International Teen Rock Band Festival 2022 in New York City, raising money for kids in need through UNICEF.

Published: 15 Mar 22
Become a Community Health Champion and help keep people safe and informed

Do you care about your local area and want to help keep your family, neighbours and community safe and healthy? We need you! Sign up now to be a Community Health Champion.

Published: 14 Mar 22
A young visitor from Konstanz

The Richmond in Europe Association is currently hosting Tobias Kamprad, a young trainee teacher from Richmond upon Thames' twin town of Konstanz, for whom a placement has been found at a local school.

Published: 14 Mar 22
Local heritage railway welcomes first visitors of the year

Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway volunteers have been busily preparing to open for visitors this Saturday 19 March from 10.30am to 4pm.

Published: 14 Mar 22
Mayor of Richmond upon Thames plants new oak tree to mark the Queen's Green Canopy

The Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Cllr Geoff Acton, planted a new oak tree on Moormead Recreation Ground to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Published: 11 Mar 22
Alan Benson MBE to receive Freedom of the Borough

The Leader of Richmond Council has announced the Council’s intention to offer 'Freedom of the Borough' to Alan Benson MBE. Alan is Disability Campaigner and Trustee of local charity Ruils, in recognition of his dedication to championing the rights of disabled adults and children, particularly in Richmond upon Thames.

Published: 11 Mar 22
Next steps for Moormead Pavilion redevelopment

Richmond Council has met with representatives of the community to discuss plans for the redevelopment of Moormead Pavilion on Moormead Recreation Ground in St. Margaret's.

Published: 11 Mar 22
Help protect Richmond Park's vulnerable skylarks

Last year with the Royal Parks, the Friends of Richmond Park launched a campaign to help protect the park's skylarks population, which begin their breeding season in March, and helped to stabilise numbers despite the huge numbers of visitors to the park during the pandemic.

Published: 11 Mar 22
Minor engineering works expected on Richmond Bridge this weekend

Civil engineering works on Richmond Bridge are due to take place this weekend with minor traffic disruptions expected in the area.

Published: 10 Mar 22
Students create pop art-inspired mural on STEM campus hoardings

Art and Design Level 2 students at Richmond upon Thames College were recently commissioned to make the hoardings surrounding the college's greatly anticipated STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) Centre more 'visually appealing'.

Published: 10 Mar 22
Easter activities for kids at Ham Youth Centre

Achieving for Children (AfC) and Ham Youth Centre have announced their Easter holiday programme of activities for 10 to 19 year olds that will run over the Easter holidays.

Published: 10 Mar 22
Two big games at the Athletic Ground this weekend

Richmond Rugby and Richmond Women are both in action this weekend at the Athletic Ground in Richmond.

Published: 09 Mar 22
Road closures this Saturday ahead of Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium

Twickenham Stadium will host the England vs Ireland match this Saturday 12 March, with kick off at 4.45pm. Gates will open from 1.15pm and it will be a full capacity match of 82,000 fans.

Published: 09 Mar 22
Join the board of The Barnes Fund and help to support the people of Barnes

The Barnes Fund are currently seeking three voluntary trustees to join their board. Whether you are an experienced trustee, or want to join a board for the first time, The Barnes Fund would love to hear from you.

Published: 09 Mar 22
Jed Mercurio and Munira Wilson join the Landmark's Thank You event

Twickenham MP, Munira Wilson, and Line of Duty writer/producer and Landmark patron, Jed Mercurio, were among the 130 strong guest list at an evening reception held by The Landmark Arts Centre in Teddington.

Published: 08 Mar 22
Plans announced to tackle violence against women and girls in Richmond upon Thames

The Richmond upon Thames Community Safety Partnership has approved a new strategy to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the borough.

Published: 08 Mar 22
Final chance to register for the Solar Together scheme

Don’t miss your last chance to join the Solar Together group buying scheme and benefit from a significantly reduced price for new Solar PV panels for your home.

Published: 08 Mar 22
Scaffolding course and accreditation now available through Richmond Work Match

Richmond Work Match, is offering a new course for new entrants and operatives who are looking to start a career within the scaffolding industry or for scaffolding labourers looking to renew their CISRS card.

Published: 07 Mar 22
Don't give up on giving up this No Smoking Day

This No Smoking Day on 9 March 2022, try giving up for good with the right support.

Published: 07 Mar 22
Alzheimer's Society to be Richmond's running charity of the year

The Richmond RUNFEST and timeoutdoors' Kew The Run have announced Alzheimer's Society as their charity of the year for 2022.

Published: 07 Mar 22
Update from the Finance, Resource and Policy Committee

Cllr Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, updates following the Finance, Resource and Policy Committee (24 February 2022).

Published: 07 Mar 22
Richmond Council declares support for people of Ukraine

Following the Russian Government’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, the Leader of Richmond Council has issued a statement of support for the people of Ukraine, and their family and friends living in Richmond upon Thames.

Published: 04 Mar 22
Friends of the River Crane Environment to host Hounslow Powder Mills lecture

The Friends of the River Crane Environment will present a special virtual presentation on the history and explosions of the Hounslow Powder Mills with a Q&A session.

Published: 04 Mar 22
Exciting opportunities to join the team at Richmond CVS

If you are looking for a rewarding new job, Richmond CVS is recruiting for two new part-time posts.

Published: 03 Mar 22
Local heritage railway and Woodland Trust working together for the environment!

Under the Woodland Trust's ‘free trees for schools and communities’ initiative, Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway qualified for free plants and shrubs for their new woodland walk.

Published: 03 Mar 22
Hyper-local COVID vaccination pop-up coming to Twickenham!

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

Published: 03 Mar 22
Secondary school places announced

85% percent of in-borough applicants have been offered a place at one of their first three preferred secondary schools.

Published: 02 Mar 22
This month's book announced for 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 new and exciting reads.

Published: 02 Mar 22
The March Arts Richmond newsletter is now available

The Arts Richmond's March newsletter is full of news and events happening across the borough throughout the month of March.

Published: 02 Mar 22
New training opportunities with Richmond Workmatch for residents looking to upskill

Richmond Workmatch supports residents to access local jobs and skills training opportunities across Richmond, Wandsworth, and Kingston.

Published: 02 Mar 22
New art trail heads to independent shops in Teddington this April

Local charity Arts Richmond has spearheaded a collaboration between independent shops in Teddington and artists from across Richmond upon Thames to create a free art trail launching this Spring.

Published: 01 Mar 22
Creativity In Nature - A mental wellbeing programme for young people

The Wild Mind Project have announced a new free programme for young people aged 16 to 25.

Published: 01 Jan 01

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