News

Find local support and activities this Christmas time

Local charity Ruils Independent Living has launched their annual list of local holiday resources and activities, for anyone needing additional support over the Christmas period.

Community news | Ruils Independent Living | 11 Dec 25

Final opportunity to brighten a young care leaver’s Christmas

Local charity Cocoon - Care After Care want your help to bring joy to 55 young people on Christmas Day.

Community news | Cocoon - Care After Care | 10 Dec 25

Get your items fixed and enjoy community spirit before Christmas

The Twickenham Repair Café are at it again on Saturday 20 December. Please go along, take something broken and join the fun.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Dec 25

Richmond artists to showcase work in prime local office space

A group exhibition of original and limited edition artworks from artists in Richmond upon Thames will take place at Premier House, Twickenham, from 16 December 2025 to 20 February 2026.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 09 Dec 25

Practise your French in the new year with Live Languages

Calling all Francophiles! On Sunday 11 January, residents of all ages and levels of French are invited to practise their conversation at ETNA Community Centre.

Community news | Live Languages | 09 Dec 25

Shooting Star Children's Hospices Christmas tree collection

Local children's hospice charity, Shooting Star Children's Hospices, is thrilled to announce the return of their Christmas tree collection service.

Community news | Shooting Star Children's Hospices | 03 Dec 25

Enjoy the magic of Christmas music with Ukrainian Social Club

Join Ukrainian Social Club for an enchanting evening of festive music and holiday cheer on Sunday 14 December at St Mary's Church, Twickenham.

Community news | Ukrainian Social Club CIO | 03 Dec 25

Mortlake station provides access to mental health support for those in need

On Wednesday 26 November, new Hub of Hope signage was unveiled at Mortlake station. The event was attended by representatives from South Western Railway (SWR), Network Rail, Chasing the Stigma, and councillors Margaret Dane, Alexander Ehmann, Clare Vollum, and Julia Cambridge.

Community news | South Western Railway | 28 Nov 25

November update on the Teddington Launch Lock refurbishment project

Construction work is progressing well at Teddington Launch Lock. In recent weeks, the Environment Agency (EA) and its construction partner, Bam Nuttal, have completed ground investigations and have begun installing temporary works in the lock chamber.

Community news | Environment Agency | 28 Nov 25

Christmas Kindness to Carers

To help lift the spirits of local unpaid carers this Christmas, charity Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston is once again running its Show an Act of Kindness Appeal.

Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston | 26 Nov 25

Grab a treat while bringing joy to care home residents

Twickenham-based charity Embracing Age are holding an online silent auction. Lots for you to enjoy, while raising vital funds to bring joy and companionship to more older care home residents in the new year.

Community news | Embracing Age | 20 Nov 25

Come to Off The Record's Christmas carol concert

Off The Record Twickenham is inviting everyone to their Christmas carol concert at St Mary's Church in Twickenham on Thursday 11 December.

Community news | Off The Record Twickenham | 20 Nov 25

Cambrian Community Centre are looking for a new gym instructor

Cambrian Community Centre are searching for a caring and professional gym instructor for a small gym with a mostly older clientele, many of whom are following rehabilitative exercise programmes arising from a health or medical issue.

Community news | Cambrian Community Centre | 20 Nov 25

Discuss the Met Police's vision for London policing

Residents are warmly invited to attend a Met Engage community conversation hosted by the Metropolitan Police and Richmond Safer Neighbourhoods teams on 15 December 2025 at York House.

Community news | Metropolitan Police | 20 Nov 25

Dare to walk on fire for Skylarks this November

On Saturday 29 November, join local charity Skylarks for an unforgettable evening of determination, fun, and community spirit at their firewalk challenge.

Community news | Skylarks | 13 Nov 25

'Welcome' and other tales with Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler

Local charity Habitats & Heritage warmly invites you to their popular annual festive event with the world-renowned illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler.

Community news | Habitats and Heritage | 13 Nov 25

Free electrical repair training in Richmond

Action West London (AWL) is launching a new 'Electrical Fixing' training workshop on 11 December 2025 aimed at equipping unemployed individuals with valuable, hands-on repair skills.

Community news | Action West London | 12 Nov 25

Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank Christmas Fair

Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank are delighted to announce their Annual Christmas Fair, taking place on Thursday 27 November from 3.30 to 6.30pm at Vineyard Community Centre in Richmond.

Community news | Vineyard Community Centre & Richmond Foodbank | 06 Nov 25

Help make Christmas Day special for local young care leavers

For the ninth year, Richmond-based charity and Community Heroes award winners Cocoon - Care After Care are providing a very special event on Christmas Day for local young people who have left the care system and would otherwise be facing Christmas alone.

Community news | Cocoon - Care After Care | 05 Nov 25