Children and education news
Twickenham-based Powerjam Band Project is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year.
Community news | Powerjam Band Project | 11 Apr 25
Richmond residents have once again shown their immense generosity and support of children and young people living in the borough through donating to the Richmond Voluntary Fund (RVF). In just one week since the appeal was launched, over £10,000 has been donated.
Council news | 10 Apr 25
Help The Purple Elephant Project raise £50,000 to ensure local families continue to receive the vital therapy services they rely on.
Community news | The Purple Elephant Project | 28 Mar 25
Trafalgar Schools Federation has undertaken some proactive steps to address the pressing issue of dog fouling around the school premises.
Community news | Trafalgar Schools | 25 Mar 25
Come along to this special celebration at The Exchange in Twickenham this Sunday 23 March, where local actors will bring to life the work of young writers in our community.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 18 Mar 25
Following its huge success in 2023, the Kew EcoFair is back. Come along to St Luke's Church in Kew on Saturday 22 March, from 10am to 3pm.
Community news | Kew EcoFair | 03 Mar 25
Cambrian Community Centre is offering term-time only sessions for children aged 0 to 4 years and their parents and carers to play and learn.
Community news | Cambrian Community Centre | 20 Feb 25
If you are a parent of children aged 0 to 18, or a professional supporting parents and families, join one of these interactive workshops!
Community news | Achieving for Children | 18 Feb 25
Looking for half-term activities with your children? Join Barnes Common Ltd for a series of outdoor activities that connect you with nature.
Community news | Barnes Common Ltd | 11 Feb 25
If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to help with buying milk and healthy food under the NHS Healthy Start scheme.
Council news | 04 Feb 25
If you're between 10 and 14 years old, join the Eco-Explorers, learn about the wildlife all around us and take steps to protect it!
Community news | Barnes Common | 29 Jan 25
If you're between 11 and 14 years old and live around East Twickenham, come along to the ETNA Community Centre for their Pop-Up Youth Friday sessions starting this Friday 24 January.
Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 21 Jan 25
Hear from the Leader of the Council in his annual end of year message, reflecting on the many things we have achieved in the last 12 months!
Council news | 20 Dec 24
BlueZd, a youth blues rock band from Twickenham-based Powerjam Band Project, was chosen to perform at the Music for Youth Proms in November.
Community news | Powerjam Band Project | 18 Dec 24
Rotary clubs in Kew, Kyiv and Kharkiv have been working in partnership to assist the education of Ukrainian children. This year, they launched a STEM project to help rebuild Ukraine.
Community news | Rotary Kew Gardens | 13 Dec 24
Are you interested in becoming a foster carer? A growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts have produced a film about local authority fostering.
Community news | Achieving for Children | 11 Dec 24
Skylarks Charity has been selected as one of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge campaign partners, meaning any donations made to Skylarks between Tuesday 3 and Tuesday 10 December will be matched pound for pound.
Community news | Skylarks | 02 Dec 24
From Thursday 28 November, all are invited to take part in the Christmas Art Auction Fundraiser to help Barnes Children's Literature Festival bring school pupils together with their favourite authors and illustrators, inspiring a love for reading and writing.
Community news | Barnes Children's Literature Festival | 28 Nov 24
This year, the Met Police are supporting the Childhood Trust as their Christmas Tree Appeal charity partner. Donate to help ensure London’s most vulnerable children are kept safe this Christmas.
Community news | Metropolitan Police | 19 Nov 24
We are asking residents to spread holiday cheer by donating unwanted toys ahead of the festive season, to help struggling families.
Council news | 05 Nov 24
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