May 2026

London Rivers Week: build your flood resilience

London Rivers Week takes place from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 May 2026. It’s a great opportunity to begin to learn more about rivers and get involved to help protect your local waterways.

Published: 21 May 26
Councillors reaffirm commitment to all residents, as committee chairs and leadership confirmed

Richmond Council’s leadership team, committee chairs and key appointments have been confirmed for the 2026/27 municipal year following the Council’s Annual Meeting at York House, Twickenham.

Published: 20 May 26
Councillor Nancy Baldwin appointed Mayor of Richmond upon Thames

Councillor Nancy Baldwin has been appointed Mayor of Richmond upon Thames following the Council’s Annual Meeting in Twickenham last night, succeeding Councillor Penelope Frost.

Published: 20 May 26
Bathing water season begins: Council welcomes London’s first Thames bathing site

The start of this year’s bathing water season, following the designation of the River Thames at Ham and Kingston as London’s first official river bathing water site, has been welcomed by Richmond Council.

Published: 20 May 26
Take your career further with free support in Hampton Wick

Starting Monday 1 June, residents over 40 years old are invited to join free career development sessions designed to reconnect your strengths with today's job market and prepare you for what's next.

Published: 19 May 26
London Welsh Minis finish season in style

London Welsh Minis finished their season in style by representing Richmond upon Thames in rugby festivals in South Wales and a prestigious international tournament in Frankfurt.

Published: 19 May 26
West London Cycling Mela at Osterley Park

The West London Cycling Mela is coming to Osterley Park on Saturday 13 June 2026, from 12 noon to 5pm.

Published: 18 May 26
Richmond rides for everyone: Tea at the palace

Join Richmond Cycling Campaign for a short afternoon ride mostly on quiet road and traffic - free paths enjoying excellent views of the Thames.

Published: 15 May 26
Improve your brain health this Dementia Action Week

We are working with local partners to help residents take simple, positive steps to support their brain health, stay well for longer, and reduce their risk of or delay dementia.

Published: 14 May 26
Repair, learn and certify: Free electrical repair workshop

Action West London is running a free hands-on workshop designed to equip individuals with valuable repair skills for small electricals and equipment.

Published: 14 May 26
Love the NHS? Join the local Involvement Pool!

If you love the NHS, you can help to improve it as part of the Richmond Involvement Pool.

Published: 14 May 26
Join a Fruity Walk across Barnes

Take part in a Fruity Walk through Barnes, where trees tell stories of resilience, adaptation and community, rooted in its long history of orchards and market gardens.

Published: 14 May 26
Local group 'The 3rd Act' hits the high notes with sell-out showcase

'The 3rd Act', Richmond’s new drama group from the U3A charity, proved that talent has no age limit this week, performing a sell-out performance of original work to an enthusiastic local audience at ETNA Community Centre.

Published: 14 May 26
Get involved with Citizens Advice Richmond and support your community

With ongoing challenges around the cost of living, utility bills and the housing crisis, many of the council's residents are relying on community support. Last year, Citizens Advice Richmond helped 4,480 local residents and improved household income overall by £2.6 million.

Published: 14 May 26
Age UK Richmond and Active Hampton partner up on six-week pickleball course for older people

Pickleball is a fun new sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use solid wooden paddles to hit a plastic ball over a net. It incorporates many of the skills of racquet sports but doesn't require the same speed and force, making it ideal for over 55s.

Published: 14 May 26
Enjoy the upcoming Rotary Fair on Twickenham Green

The Rotary Fair on Twickenham Green on Spring Bank Holiday (25 May) is great opportunity for a lovely family day out.

Published: 13 May 26
Delve into Richmond’s past at Know your Place 2026

Returning next week, the Know Your Place annual heritage festival invites residents to enjoy exciting talks, walks, workshops and more, to celebrate Richmond's fascinating history.

Published: 13 May 26
Explore and enjoy Ham's Open Gardens event

This unique event will give visitors the opportunity to visit a selection of the most beautiful private gardens around Ham Common.

Published: 13 May 26
The Fixery is hosting the Richmond Sustainability Forum: Reinventing resources

Hear from experts about the circular economy and how we can rethink the way we use our resources at this Forum at the restored Grove Gardens Chapel.

Published: 12 May 26
Join Himalayan Balsam Bash volunteer sessions

Join Thames Landscape Strategy for friendly, hands on volunteer sessions helping to control Himalayan Balsam, an invasive plant that threatens riverbanks, wildlife habitats and our historic Thames landscape.

Published: 12 May 26
Half-term fun kicks off at our leisure centres

Families across the borough can enjoy an energic half term break, with a range of fun activities on offer at our leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton.

Published: 08 May 26
Local sisters raise over £8,000 at the London Marathon

Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley ran the London Marathon last weekend, raising more than £8,000 for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames in memory of their late father.

Published: 07 May 26
Cakes and cargo bikes are coming to Barnes

Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around? Do you worry about how you’re going to fit in the nursery drop off, the school drop off and get into the office? Come and chat to local parents on 15 May about cargo bikes and how they can revolutionise your family journey.

Published: 07 May 26
Tuesday Talks at Grove Gardens Chapel

All are welcome to Habitats & Heritage's Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.

Published: 06 May 26
Finding Compassion for Yourself creative writing course for unpaid carers

Linden Hall Community Centre is working along side therapeutic creative writing practitioner Kate Pool to offer carers a free four-week course to aid you in finding compassion for yourself.

Published: 06 May 26
Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 16 May, for the repair of household items.

Published: 06 May 26
Manage your money - free workshop at ETNA Community Centre

Citizens Advice Richmond will be delivering a free money management workshop at ETNA Community Centre on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

Published: 06 May 26
Join the Big Sheen Clean!

East Sheen residents will be coming together to give the streets and green spaces of our wonderful community a thorough spring clean.

Published: 06 May 26
Allotment open day at Short Lots, Kew

Short Lots allotments will be open to the public from 2 to 5pm on Sunday 17 May 2026.

Published: 06 May 26
Richmond’s young athletes shine at TCS Mini London Marathon

We are pleased to share Team Richmond’s fantastic achievement at the recent TCS Mini London Marathon.

Published: 01 May 26
Join the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames for her farewell tea party

Join the Mayor for afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of York House and gardens. All funds raised will go to the Mayor's charities Crossroads Care and Small Steps.

Published: 01 May 26

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