News

Share how the summer heat affected you

How did the extreme heat of summer 2026 affect you, your community and the local environment? Take part in an online survey and an in-person workshop to help shape a more climate-resilient borough.

Community news | Resilience in Richmond Project | 15 Oct 26

Kew launches major fundraising appeal to save iconic Palm house

Kew's iconic Palm House needs your help.

Community news | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | 15 Oct 26

The over 55s Daytime Disco is back

Great news for music and dance lovers - the popular Age UK Daytime Disco for over 55s is back! Over the past two years, these events have brought people together for afternoons full of music, dancing, laughter and friendship.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 15 Oct 26

Flying high for Crossroads Care at Allianz Stadium

On 16 October 2026, 10 brave supporters will be soaring across the iconic Allianz Stadium on a zip wire to raise vital funds and awareness for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston – the charity that supports local unpaid carers and those they look after.

Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston | 15 Oct 26

St Margarets Station marks 150th birthday

It was great to welcome so many people to the 150th Birthday Party at St Margaret’s station on Saturday 3 October, organised by SCRP, The Friends of St Margarets Station, and residents of Amyand Park Road.

Community news | Visit Richmond | 08 Oct 26

Join Richmond Cycling Campaign's Family Bike Ride

For their final Family Bike Ride of the Season in collaboration with Do Something Green, Richmond Cycling Campaign have chosen to ride to Windsor Great Park.

Community news | Richmond Cycling Campaign | 07 Oct 26

Free Conversations on Life & Death Programme in Hampton

The Beauty Way Project CIC is offering a free six-week community programme in Hampton this November, funded by Living Well Dying Well.

Community news | The Beauty Way Project CIC | 07 Oct 26

Saddle up, Santa! Richmond’s ultimate feel-good festive ride is back

For the past 13 years, hundreds of cycling Santas have wrapped up warm, hopped on their bikes, and pedalled 15.5 km - bringing some early Christmas spirit to the winter streets, and gifts to Shooting Star Children's Hospice.

Community news | Njinga Cycling | 07 Oct 26

Richmond charity Riverbank receives government grant to tackle homelessness

The borough of Richmond Upon Thames will benefit from £228,091 through Richmond charity, Riverbank, under the Government’s Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF). This will enable expanded support for single mothers and their children who face vulnerabilities and live in temporary accommodation.

Community news | Riverbank | 06 Oct 26

Cambrian Community Centre decamps for winter refit

Building work for the refurbishment of the Cambrian Community Centre will start on Monday 26 October 2026 and is set to continue until the end of February 2027. This will transform the centre into a modern, accessible, better designed community space.

Community news | Cambrian Community Centre | 06 Oct 26

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

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 17 October, for the repair of household items.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 06 Oct 26

Barnes Common Autumn Fayre

To celebrate Apple Day and all things autumn, we invite you to join us for the Barnes Common annual Autumn Fayre, a community event for all on Saturday 17 October 2026.

Community news | Barnes Common Ltd. | 05 Oct 26

Twickenham Real Junk Food Project up for £10,000 from Lidl Community Fund

Lidl has chosen Twickenham Real Junk Food Project (TRJFP) as one of five charities the public can vote for.

Community news | Twickenham Real Junk Food Project | 05 Oct 26

Join Teddington Hockey Club's community day this Saturday

Not many people realise that Teddington is home to the world's oldest hockey club. Hockey is now played by around 30 million people worldwide, across 137 to 140 national associations spanning all five continents - and it was Teddington Hockey Club, founded in 1871, that created the rules of the modern game, including playing eleven-a-side, the ball still used today, and 'the D'.

Community news | Teddington Hockey Club | 01 Oct 26

East Sheen Restaurant Raises £2750 for Nepal Relief Fund

Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant in East Sheen has raised £2,750 to support the relief efforts in Nepal following devastating landslides and flash floods in the country.

Community news | Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant | 01 Oct 26

Dave Kelly playing an Elleray fundraiser this November

To blues enthusiasts, Dave Kelly needs no introduction because since the sixties, he has been a cornerstone of the British blues scene. A singer, composer and master of slide guitar, he has played alongside and toured with the likes of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy.

Community news | Elleray Community Centre | 01 Oct 26