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The Royal Parks urges visitors to stay away from rutting deer

Those visiting Richmond and Bushy Parks may notice a change in the behaviour of the deer this autumn, as rutting (mating) season kicks off.

Community news on behalf of The Royal Parks | 30 Sep 22

The FA Cup comes to Hampton and Richmond FC

This Saturday, 1 October 2022, Paulton Rovers FC visit the Rocket Hospitality Beveree stadium in the FA Cup.

Community news on behalf of Hampton and Richmond Borough Football Club | 30 Sep 22

Ruils to host free Health and Wellbeing Workshop

Join Ruils for a coffee and a chat, to find out more about ways to take care of your health and the health of those around you.

Community news on behalf of Ruils | 29 Sep 22

Join Ham Youth Orchestra

Ham Youth Centre are offering 10 to 19 year olds an amazing opportunity to learn classical instruments and play with others free of charge.

Community news on behalf of Ham Youth Centre | 29 Sep 22

RUN-FEST returns as an October running festival

The GoFundMe Richmond RUN-FEST will return on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October following its earlier postponement.

Community news on behalf of Richmond RUN-FEST | 28 Sep 22

The Poppy Factory is looking for visitor hosts to help tell their 100 year story

The Poppy Factory has an important story that should be told to the widest audience. They have created a Visitor Centre to do just that, as it honours their heritage and the veterans of the past as well as ensuring they are here to serve the veterans of today and the future.

Community news on behalf of The Poppy Factory | 28 Sep 22

Arts Richmond launch Presidents' Series: Writers Talking

Launching in November, the Arts Richmond Presidents Series is a brand new event giving residents access to well-known authors.

Community news on behalf of Arts Richmond | 27 Sep 22

New networks set to support local business in the creative industries, health and low carbon sectors

BIG South London and its university partners have developed a new series of sector specific Innovation Networks exclusively for South London businesses, designed to improve business productivity, secure efficiencies and create new opportunities.

Community news on behalf of BIG South London | 27 Sep 22

Love Me Wellbeing programme supported by Active Richmond Fund

The 'Love Me' programme is a local community initiative to enhance mental and physical wellbeing in a refreshing and inspiring way. This month it received support from the Active Richmond Fund to help more women in the Borough take simple steps towards a healthy lifestyle.

Community news on behalf of The Joy in Simple CIC | 27 Sep 22

10km open-water swim raises over £1000 for Teddington Memorial Hospital

Local resident Anne-Marie Renshaw completed a 10km fundraising swim on 10 September at Shepperton Lake for The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital in memory of her mum Anne Rae.

Community news on behalf of The Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital | 26 Sep 22

What's on in Hampton event takes place this weekend

Come along this weekend to find out what's available all over Hampton with clubs, societies and associations all on show.

Community news on behalf of Linden Hall Community Centre | 22 Sep 22

Strawberry Hill Flower Festival returns this weekend

The Strawberry Hill House Flower Festival returns to Twickenham for a fourth successive year this weekend running from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September 2022.

Community news on behalf of Strawberry Hill Flower Festival | 22 Sep 22

YMCA Hampton Preschool celebrates opening

On Friday 2 September, YMCA Hampton Preschool – part of YMCA St Paul’s Group – celebrated its official opening with a teddy bears picnic and a host of activities including a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts and family Zumba.

Community news on behalf of YMCA Hampton | 20 Sep 22

Autumn Art Fair at the Landmark Arts Centre

There will be over 60 artists to discover at the biannual contemporary arts fair at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Community news on behalf of Landmark Arts Centre | 20 Sep 22

Take comfort with a compassionate cuppa next Tuesday

Compassionate cuppa is a free drop-in grief café providing support and connection to Richmond upon Thames residents.

Community news on behalf of space2grieve | 15 Sep 22

Activities restart at Cambrian Community Centre Richmond

Community activities including the Community Choir and Gentle Yoga sessions have restarted at the Cambrian Community Centre with new members welcome to join.

Community news on behalf of Cambrian Community Centre | 14 Sep 22

Strindberg's Miss Julie opens at the Mary Wallace Theatre this weekend

Saturday 17 September sees the opening of Strindberg's Miss Julie at the Mary Wallace Theatre in Twickenham, with tickets still available.

Community news on behalf of Richmond Shakespeare Society | 13 Sep 22

Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway all set for Family Dinosaur Train weekend

Visitors to the Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway will have the chance to see 'Dino' the dinosaur train on the weekend of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September 2022.

Community news on behalf of Hampton Kempton Waterworks Railway | 08 Sep 22

Kew Society launches Historic Walk with support from the Local Area Fund

Last Friday 2 September 2022, the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Julia Cambridge, and local MP Sarah Olney attended the official launch of a new circular walk around Kew devised by the Kew Society and part-funded by Richmond Council's Local Area Fund.

Community news on behalf of Kew Society | 08 Sep 22