March 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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