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Listen to the brand new YOL! podcast-celebrating LGBT communities

Youth Out Loud! is a group of young people aged 13 to 17 who work with Healthwatch in Kingston and Richmond who use their voices to make health and care services better for young people.

Community news on behalf of Youth Out Loud! | 15 Apr 21

Room for Work online course starts next week

Room for Work is a employability course designed for skilled workers at all levels, including managers and professionals.

Community news on behalf of Room for Work | 14 Apr 21

COVID Symptom Study

Residents encouraged to use the COVID Symptom Study app to support vital research.

Community news on behalf of COVID Symptom Study | 14 Apr 21

Help Three Peas provide 6,000 meals during Ramadan

Three Peas work to make a difference by providing meals to refugees in refugee camps.

Community news on behalf of Three Peas | 12 Apr 21

Take part in some of Kew Garden's Wellbeing sessions

Kew Gardens have curated a summer package of wellbeing events for everyone to enjoy.

Community news on behalf of Kew Gardens | 10 Apr 21

AIR:10K gets the green light in Kew Gardens

The AIR:10k has been confirmed to go ahead in Kew Gardens on Saturday 15 May.

Community news on behalf of AIR:RUN | 09 Apr 21

Crossroads Care are recruiting Care Support Workers!

Crossroads Care are a non-profit organisation providing bespoke, high quality home and community respite services in both Richmond and Kingston.

Community news on behalf of Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames | 09 Apr 21

EU citizens! Find out how to apply for British nationality

Join Citizens Advice Richmond's next online webinar for EU citizens living, working or studying in Richmond upon Thames.

Community news on behalf of Citizens Advice Richmond | 08 Apr 21

Get inspired with Art Historical London

Art Historical London have an extensive array of online events to keep you entertained and inspired.

Community news on behalf of Art Historical London | 08 Apr 21

Little Lives UK launches support programme to help children's organisations

Many organisations that work with children will have found this past year extremely tough. Many important services that are provided to children have been unable to function, placing a huge strain on them financially.

Community news on behalf of Little Lives UK | 08 Apr 21

Dementia Friendly Communities Richmond

Dementia Friendly Communities is an Alzheimer’s Society initiative which aims to create communities around the UK which make daily living and activities easier and more accessible to people living with dementia.

Community news on behalf of Age UK Richmond | 08 Apr 21

St Margaret's Fair announces 2021 date

The event organisers have announced September 11 2021 as the date for the 2021 St Margaret's Fair.

Community news on behalf of St Margaret's Fair | 07 Apr 21

Explore our beautiful borough while discussing novels!

You are invited to join the 'Novel Steps' library group which meets each month for a friendly and informal small group stroll, to chat about books, life, the universe and everything while getting some fresh air and gentle exercise.

Community news on behalf of Richmond Council | 07 Apr 21

Inclusive singing for health, enjoyment and wellbeing

Join the Whitton Adult Community Singing group. Singers of all types and experience are welcome.

Community news on behalf of Whitton Adult Community Singing | 06 Apr 21

Age UK Richmond launch donation appeal

Age UK Richmond are urgently looking for support to ensure they can continue to deliver the vital local services they provide.

Community news on behalf of Age UK Richmond | 01 Apr 21

The Creative wellbeing project: New programmes

Collective Arts is launching three new 12-week courses of The Creative Wellbeing Project.

Community news on behalf of Collective Arts | 31 Mar 21

Arts Richmond April newsletter

The Arts Richmond newsletter brings you all the arts news and events from across the borough.

Community news on behalf of Arts Richmond | 31 Mar 21

New Sensory Garden at Suffolk Road Recreation Ground

The Council's Parks Team has added to the Suffolk Road Recreation Ground to improve its accessibility.

Community news on behalf of Richmond Council | 30 Mar 21

TfL appoints an operator for the temporary Hammersmith ferry service

After a competitive procurement process, Transport for London (TfL) has selected Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to run the temporary Hammersmith ferry. The service will take pedestrians and cyclists over the Thames while Hammersmith Bridge undergoes vital repair and refurbishment works.

Community news on behalf of Transport for London | 30 Mar 21