News

Give your items a second life at this month's Twickenham Repair Café

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 18 July, for the repair of household items.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 09 Jul 26

Small Steps welcomes Hungarian Ambassador after international recognition

Small Steps, the local charity providing free specialist support for young children with physical disabilities, was honoured to welcome Dr Ferenc Kumin, Hungarian Ambassador to the UK, and his Press Counsellor Petra Hajdu to its Richmond centre on Tuesday 7 July.

Community news | Small Steps | 09 Jul 26

Help build the story: join the 3rd Act drama group

Following the success of their recent showcase at the ETNA Community Centre, The 3rd Act drama group is throwing open its doors for the new term, and they want you to be part of the story!

Community news | The 3rd Act | 09 Jul 26

Have your say at 'Meet the Manager' sessions at Richmond's leisure centres

Residents are invited to attend upcoming Meet the Manager sessions at Pools on the Park and Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, offering an opportunity to speak directly with the management team, share feedback and ask questions about your local leisure centre.

Community news | GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) | 07 Jul 26

Balsam hunt and water quality testing

Want to learn more about your local river? Join Habitats & Heritage and Thames Landscape Strategy in picking invasive balsam and testing water quality.

Community news | Thames Landscape Strategy and Habitats & Heritage | 03 Jul 26

Get ready for Team England's National Sports Weekend in Richmond

Come and join GLL in partnership with Team England across Richmond for a weekend filled with free sports and fun family activities for everyone to enjoy, on 18 and 19 July 2026.

Community news | GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited) | 03 Jul 26

Become a London Heartstarter in Kew

The London Heart Starters campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city, in the areas where they are needed most. Join Rotary Club of Kew Gardens and London Ambulance Service on 6 August to learn how to save a life.

Community news | Rotary Club of Kew Gardens | 30 Jun 26

Catch Shakespeare's Merry Wives in York House Gardens

From 13-18 July, the Richmond Shakespeare Society's annual open-air show returns to York House Gardens.

Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 30 Jun 26

Live Languages: Charity French coffee morning at ETNA

Calling all Francophiles! On Saturday 5 September, residents of all ages and levels of French are invited to practise their French conversation at ETNA Community Centre.

Community news | Live Languages | 25 Jun 26

Barnes mum builds village to end family loneliness

Loneliness doesn't care if you live somewhere beautiful. Parents are standing next to each other in Barnes, on the Common, at the school gate - and they are completely alone. Chloe Stephens, a single mum with nearly 30 years in childcare, built The Village Barnes to change that.

Community news | The Village Barnes | 25 Jun 26

Ready to give your walks a purpose? Try the newly-launched Box Walks

Box Walks is a new initiative using cleaned-up old phone boxes for a nature walk, with information at each phone box about a different aspect of climate change and sustainability.

Community news | Box Walks | 18 Jun 26

Bubble show aims to bring joy across generations and raise money for charity

Local award-winning charity, Brighter Together, have been selected to participate in The Big Give Small Charity Week from 22 to 29 June, where all public donations will be match funded.

Community news | Brighter Together | 18 Jun 26

Join Richmond Mencap's Learning Disability Awareness Day event

Join Richmond Mencap at York House on 17 June for a fantastic community celebration packed with fun, food, and fantastic entertainment. Browse exciting stalls, enjoy delicious food, and soak up live music performances throughout the day.

Community news | Richmond Mencap | 16 Jun 26

Home-Start celebrating 30 years of local impact

For 30 years, Home-Start Richmond Kingston and Hounslow has supported families across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow facing challenges like isolation, mental health difficulties, disability, financial issues and domestic abuse.

Community news | Home-Start Richmond Kingston and Hounslow | 11 Jun 26

Soar for Skylarks over the Allianz

Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush! Join us for the Twickenham Zipwire, an unforgettable 150m zipline adventure across the Allianz Stadium, the home of English rugby. Feel the thrill as you soar high above the pitch while friends, family, and fellow participants cheer you on.

Community news | Skylarks Charity | 10 Jun 26