News

Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns for four days this September

Strawberry Hill House & Garden’s spectacular Flower Festival returns from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 September 2026, transforming Horace Walpole’s extraordinary gothic villa and gardens with immersive floral installations.

Community news | Strawberry Hill House & Garden | 25 Aug 26

Talk and Demo with Paula Doyle: Ravioli Quilts

Join designer and quilter Paula Doyle for a talk and demonstration about upcycling blue jeans, t-shirts, other items of clothing, and leftover fabric pieces.

Community news | Museum of Richmond | 24 Aug 26

Supporting better asthma care for children and young people

Running from 7 to 11 September, the NHS #AskAboutAsthma campaign will be raising awareness about asthma in children and young people and how air pollution can trigger attacks.

Community news | NHS | 24 Aug 26

Come along to a free film on the climate and nature crisis

On Thursday 1 October, join Hampton Climate Action at the Hampton Hub for a special community screening of People’s Emergency Briefing.

Community news | Hampton Climate Action | 21 Aug 26

Helping older and vulnerable people living independently and safely at home

Age UK Richmond offer a low-cost handyperson service for over 65s, unpaid carers and those with long-term disabilities.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 21 Aug 26

Share your memories of Richmond's music scene

Did you spend time at Eel Pie Island, the Crawdaddy Club, or around Richmond's music scene? Preface Morn would love to hear your stories.

Community news | Preface Morn | 19 Aug 26

Do something green in collaboration with Richmond Cycling Campaign

Join Richmond Cycling Campaign for their August Family Bike Ride on Sunday 23 August.

Community news | Richmond Cycling Campaign | 19 Aug 26

Feel appreciated by doing something worthwhile in Kew

Would you like to feel appreciated by doing something worthwhile in your local community? That's how Kew Neighbourhood Association Office Volunteer, David feels about his three hour volunteer role, once a fortnight.

Community news | Kew Neighbourhood Association | 19 Aug 26

Give a drink to the new Green Hub at Raleigh Road

The new Green Hub at Raleigh Road Recreation Ground is growing with two new community planters now in place: one filled with herbs and the other with vegetables! But help is needed to keep them watered during the warmer weeks.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 13 Aug 26

Grimwood Garden Harvest Festival

Everyone is warmly invited to Habitats & Heritage's community garden on Grimwood Road to celebrate the Autumn harvest!

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 13 Aug 26

Free cooking classes starting in September

Cooking Up is a small Richmond-based charity offering free five week cooking courses in three locations across the borough.

Community news | Cooking Up | 06 Aug 26

Naturalising the River Crane in Twickenham: a community celebration

River restoration of the River Crane earlier in 2026 at Mereway Nature Park meant that the river was removed from its concrete channel and natural river banks restored.

Community news | Let's Go Outside and Learn CIC | 06 Aug 26

Free summer lunch party at Elleray

Everyone is invited to a FREE summer party on Friday 7 August at the spectacular new Elleray Centre in North Lane in the heart of Teddington - including a tasty free lunch!

Community news | Elleray Community Association | 30 Jul 26

Mortlake and Richmond stations 180th birthday celebration

On 29 July, Mortlake Station and Richmond Station celebrated their 180th anniversary in glorious sunshine with a wonderful celebration, bringing together local organisations, VIPs, commuters and railway colleagues.

Community news | VisitRichmond | 30 Jul 26

Own a piece of DC Comics history while supporting Skylarks

To celebrate the release of Supergirl in cinemas, Skylarks are thrilled to be running the Skylarks Supergirl Art Auction.

Community news | Skylarks Charity | 29 Jul 26

You're invited to the RSS Grand Curtain Raiser Party

You are cordially invited to the Richmond Shakespeare Society's Grand Summer Curtain Raiser Party on August 1 at the Mary Wallace Theatre, when non-members of the RSS will be especially welcome.

Community news | Mary Wallace Theatre | 29 Jul 26

Ruils Movefest - accessible event for all

Ruils Independent Living are hosting their very own accessible challenge event for all ages and abilities in Bushy Park on Sunday 4 October.

Community news | Ruils Independent Living | 29 Jul 26

There is a Light That Never Goes Out: Documentary Screening

This is a rare opportunity to see this film, a rediscovered 50-minute documentary about the 1994 ‘Quilts of Love’ display of the AIDS Quilt UK at Hyde Park Corner.

Community news | Museum of Richmond | 29 Jul 26

Sheen Food Fest returns this September

More than 20 independent food and drink businesses across East Sheen will take part in Sheen Food Fest on Saturday 12 September, as the event returns for its second year.

Community news | East Sheen Village | 22 Jul 26

Join Ruils for a Disability Pride celebration event

Local charity Ruils Independent Living is hosting a free Disability Pride celebration event at their office in Teddington this July. Disability Pride Month is an important time to celebrates the identities, experiences and contributions of Disabled people.

Community news | Ruils | 22 Jul 26