March 2024
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Become a Healthwatch volunteer
Healthwatch Richmond is looking to recruit a team of volunteers to support their work and speak up for better healthcare in the community.
Published: 28 Mar 24
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Easter holiday waste and recycling collections
There will be no changes to the schedule of waste and recycling collections over the Easter weekend.
Published: 26 Mar 24
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Art House Open Studios Festival is looking for local artists
Arts Richmond has announced the return of the festival for a second year and is looking for local artists to take part.
Published: 26 Mar 24
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Landmark Arts Centre announce April arts programme
Residents of all ages can sign up for a number of exciting five to six week courses launching from mid-April.
Published: 26 Mar 24
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Annual photography exhibition to take place this spring
On Thursday 18 to Sunday 28 April, the Richmond and Twickenham Photographic Society will host their Annual Exhibition.
Published: 25 Mar 24
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ADHD Embrace charity is recruiting
ADHD Embrace is recruiting for a fundraiser and a community and school outreach manager.
Published: 25 Mar 24
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Share your views on GP services
Healthwatch Richmond wants to ask residents about their experiences of booking GP appointments and virtual consultations.
Published: 25 Mar 24
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Record number of stall applications for the 2024 Richmond May Fair
With more than 200 stallholders already signed up, the 2024 Richmond May Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Published: 22 Mar 24
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Take part in free cooking classes in Ham
Local charity, Cooking Up, are running free classes for residents who want to learn to cook affordable and tasty meals.
Published: 21 Mar 24
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Twickenham Art Circle to hold spring exhibition
On Saturday 13 April and Sunday 14 April, the Landmark Arts Centre will be hosting a spring exhibition by the Twickenham Art Circle.
Published: 20 Mar 24
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Nominations for the Dignity in Care Awards are open
Do you know a paid carer, care worker or personal assistant who goes the extra mile? Nominate them today for a Dignity in Care Award.
Published: 20 Mar 24
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Come along to the Mental Health Matters event
On Wednesday 27 March, NHS South West London are hosting a free in-person event dedicated to supporting residents with their mental health.
Published: 19 Mar 24
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Small electricals kerbside collection service and community recycling banks launched
You can now easily recycle your unwanted small electrical items at 20 new community recycling banks, or with your weekly kerbside mixed recycling (black box) collection.
Published: 18 Mar 24
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Richmond slams Hillingdon for sewage dumping plans
Richmond Council has condemned proposals for treated effluent to be dumped in the River Crane, risking the water quality of the river and the Local Nature Reserve which is home to endangered water voles and critically endangered European eels.
Published: 18 Mar 24
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Council leaders condemn removal of children’s cancer care from St George’s
Council leaders from across south west London and Surrey have condemned the announcement by NHS managers that children’s cancer services are to be removed from Tooting’s St George’s Hospital.
Published: 15 Mar 24
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Free MMR vaccine walk-in clinic available Saturday
This Saturday 16 March 2024, Hampton Wick Surgery is offering walk-in Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine appointments to residents who are registered with a Richmond Upon Thames GP.
Published: 14 Mar 24
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Have your say on a new community food growing area for Hampton
Our Parks team are proposing to establish a community food growing area at Dean Road Open Space in Hampton and want to hear from local residents.
Published: 14 Mar 24
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Richmond best in London for supporting adults in social care
We have been rated the best in London for social care-related quality of life and overall satisfaction of people who use services with their care and support.
Published: 13 Mar 24
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Volunteers needed for Idling Action event in Barnes
Our Air Quality team are looking for residents to volunteer at our next Idling Action event on Monday 18 March.
Published: 12 Mar 24
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Come along to the West London Volunteer Fair
On 20 March, the West London Volunteer Fair will be taking place at Boston Manor House in Brentford.
Published: 12 Mar 24
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Carbon Literacy Training to be delivered to schools
Carbon Literacy Training is set to be delivered to Richmond schools, developed by the Carbon Literacy Trust and The Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew, on Thursday 18 April and Thursday 25 April 2024.
Published: 12 Mar 24
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Come to the Moormead Pavilion update event
On Wednesday 27 March, The Moormead Community and Sport Pavilion (MCSP) project will host an event to provide further information on its rebuild.
Published: 11 Mar 24
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Richmond in Europe Association to host musical concert
On Sunday 7 April 2024, the Richmond in Europe Association will be hosting a musical soiree with musicians of the Royal Academy of Music in aid of their patron, the Mayor of Richmond’s charities.
Published: 11 Mar 24
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Help improve the borough’s sexual health services
We are working together with London boroughs to improve the sexual and reproductive health of everyone in London.
Published: 11 Mar 24
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Otakar Kraus Music Trust to take part in Big Give Arts Impact campaign
Local Richmond charity, The Otakar Kraus Music Trust, is taking part in the Big Give Arts Impact campaign from Tuesday 19 to Tuesday 26 March 2024, with the aim to raise £20,000.
Published: 11 Mar 24
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Local charities join forces to fight furniture poverty
The Richmond Furniture Scheme (RFS) is delighted to announce that it is now working with Age UK Richmond to support residents in need with grants for furniture and appliances.
Published: 08 Mar 24
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Celebrate the opening of Library of Things
On Wednesday 13 March, Patch Twickenham will be hosting a drop-in event to celebrate the launch of the community focused lending project.
Published: 07 Mar 24
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Free event to promote inclusive fitness opportunities
We are hosting an open day showcasing inclusive sports offerings from across the borough, to improve accessibility and encourage residents to be more active.
Published: 07 Mar 24
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Watch rugby for free on International Women's Day
On Friday 8 March, Richmond host Blackheath at the Richmond Athletic Ground. It's the 160th anniversary match of the world’s oldest inter-club rugby fixture.
Published: 07 Mar 24
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New Pop-Up Youth Friday at ETNA Community Centre
If you're between 13 and 16 years old and live around East Twickenham, come along to the ETNA Community Centre for an exclusive taster session on 22 March.
Published: 07 Mar 24
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Come along to the Climate and Nature Fair in Barnes
On 23 March, the Community BlueScapes Project are holding the first Climate and Nature fair at Lowther Primary School in Barnes.
Published: 07 Mar 24
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New safeguarding programme delivers synchronised substance education
On 4 March, the Kingston and Richmond Safeguarding Children Partnership delivered new, specially designed Substance Advice for Everyone (SAFE) education for children at school and their parents and carers at home.
Published: 06 Mar 24
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Youth Council launches podcast to challenge misogyny and improve safety of women and girls
Kingston and Richmond Youth Council (KRYC) has worked with local young people to produce a short podcast series exploring the challenges of being a young man and tackling misogyny.
Published: 06 Mar 24
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Road closures in Twickenham ahead of Six Nations
On Saturday 9 March, England will play Ireland at Twickenham Stadium in the Six Nations, kicking off at 4.45pm.
Published: 06 Mar 24
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Get free, personalised support to stop smoking for good
In the run-up to No Smoking Day this March, our local Stop Smoking advisors will be available at two community pop-ups to provide expert tips to help you or someone you know successfully stub out smoking.
Published: 06 Mar 24
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Can you help shape Teddington's exciting new community centre?
Ahead of building work beginning on the new Elleray Centre in the heart of Teddington, the Elleray Community Association are looking to strengthen their board of volunteer trustees.
Published: 06 Mar 24
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South West London Integrated Care Board partners with End of Life Doula UK
Residents will be able to access free end of life doula support as part of a pilot project.
Published: 06 Mar 24
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Free leisure centre taster sessions for International Women’s Day
To help those new or returning to exercise our leisure centres are putting on a series of free taster sessions to mark International Women's Day.
Published: 05 Mar 24
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Secondary school offers confirmed
87% of in-borough applicants have been offered a place at one of their first three preferred secondary schools.
Published: 05 Mar 24
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Age UK Richmond to host talk on prostate and testicular cancer
As part of Age UK Richmond’s Health Mornings, come and be part of an inspiring talk on prostate and testicular cancer by Patrick Williams.
Published: 04 Mar 24
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Join the garden recycling scheme or renew your subscription
We are now accepting garden waste recycling subscriptions for 2024/25.
Published: 01 Mar 24
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Summit for primary school Eco Champions
Members of eight local primary school Eco Councils and Eco Committees came together this week for an Eco Summit event at the London Wetland Centre in Barnes.
Published: 01 Mar 24
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