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On 7, 10 and 16 October, join Science Owl and Dr Renee for a free hands-on workshop for children aged four and above and their families, where reading meets creativity, imagination and invention.
Community news | Science Owl | 22 Sept 26
With support from a LBRUT Climate Action Microgrant, our friendly team of volunteer repairers will be back to help bring broken items and heirlooms back to life at St Luke's Church in Kew on Saturday 7 November, from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
Community news | Kew The Transition | 21 Sept 26
Join a zero-waste paper-cutting session at The Fixery, Richmond’s repair and reuse hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, on Thursday 24 September from 2 to 4pm (there’s no expectation to stay the entire session; please drop in and out when you feel).
Council news | 18 Sept 26
On Wednesday 14 October, join us for a special Richmond Sustainability Forum exploring what climate resilience means for our borough and local communities.
Council news | 16 Sept 26
Richmond Council has been named Green Council of the Year at the 2026 Political Purpose Awards, recognising the borough's work tackling climate change and restoring nature.
Council news | 10 Sept 26
Worried about the extreme heat, drought and wild-fires we’ve seen this summer? Come to a free community screening of a striking film about climate change at 7pm on Friday October 23, at Whitton Community Centre.
Community news | Richmond Climate Coalition | 10 Sept 26
Using 30-page A4 brochures featuring extensive visual reference that are given to each participant during the tour, this series of hour-long guided walks traces the footsteps of fashionable and influential Georgians as well as working watermen, showing their visible traces still present on Twickenham's riverside.
Community news | Twickenham Riverside Trust | 10 Sept 26
The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 19 September, for the repair of household items.
Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 10 Sept 26
On Sunday 27 September, to celebrate World Rivers Day, the community organisation Do Something Green is hosting a River Walk in Ham. Come and join like-minded people to celebrate the river and the local environment by spending time in nature.
Community news | Do Something Green | 10 Sept 26
We know that high energy bills are putting pressure on household budgets, and hot summers are changing how many of us feel about the comfort of our homes. Simple, well-planned improvements can help.
Council news | 03 Sept 26
This September is a chance to think second hand first, from shopping pre-loved and donating good quality items, to finding simple ways to waste less.
Council news | 03 Sept 26
From Friday 11 September, we are partnering with local artist Justina Budreikaite for a free series of weekly upcycling art workshops.
Council news | 02 Sept 26
Richmond residents recently joined a webinar to explore how a new Community Energy Cooperative could support local solar projects and help bring clean, lower-cost energy to the borough.
Council news | 02 Sept 26
Flash flooding can happen quickly and with little warning, particularly during intense thunderstorms. Understanding the risks and taking a few simple steps in advance can help you protect your home, your belongings and keep you safe.
Council news | 27 Aug 26
Residents are being advised to avoid entering the River Thames in affected areas after blue-green algae blooms were identified at the designated bathing site and at Richmond Lock.
Council news | 27 Aug 26
On Thursday 10 September, our community repair and reuse hub, The Fixery, is partnering with charity retailer TRAID to deliver free clothes repair workshops.
Council news | 25 Aug 26
On Thursday 1 October, join Hampton Climate Action at the Hampton Hub for a special community screening of People’s Emergency Briefing.
Community news | Hampton Climate Action | 21 Aug 26
The new Green Hub at Raleigh Road Recreation Ground is growing with two new community planters now in place: one filled with herbs and the other with vegetables! But help is needed to keep them watered during the warmer weeks.
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 13 Aug 26
Everyone is warmly invited to Habitats & Heritage's community garden on Grimwood Road to celebrate the Autumn harvest!
Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 13 Aug 26
River restoration of the River Crane earlier in 2026 at Mereway Nature Park meant that the river was removed from its concrete channel and natural river banks restored.
Community news | Let's Go Outside and Learn CIC | 06 Aug 26
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