Communities news

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

Experience the colour, creativity and traditions of a Japanese Matsuri at ETNA

Join a free, fun, family-friendly afternoon celebrating Japanese festivals and culture, with plenty of activities to try.

Community news | ETNA Centre | 01 Oct 26

New grief café launches in Whitton to support bereaved residents

Local charity space2grieve is expanding its free bereavement support across Richmond borough with a new Compassionate Cuppa grief café at Whitton Community Centre.

Community news | space2grieve | 01 Oct 26

New champion appointed to strengthen Richmond's community ties

"Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths – and something we should celebrate and protect." Those are the words of Councillor Maureen Goldthorpe, Richmond Council’s new Interfaith and Belief Champion, who will work with faith and belief communities across the borough and London to strengthen relationships, promote understanding and celebrate diversity.

Council news | 25 Sept 26

World Rivers Day: We're working with the Beverley Brook to reduce flood risk

Word Rivers Day, celebrated on Sunday 27 September, is an opportunity to celebrate the rivers and waterways that are such an important part of our local environment – and recognise how they can help us to manage water and reduce local flood risk.

Council news | 25 Sept 26

Free training launched to help hospitality staff tackle sexual harassment and drink spiking

Licensed venues, businesses and hospitality staff are being urged to sign up for a new, free e-learning course designed to help them prevent, recognise and respond to sexual harassment, drink spiking and concerns involving vulnerable customers.

Council news | 23 Sept 26

East Sheen's spooktacular Halloween Hunt returns

Families are invited to enjoy a frightfully fun day out as the East Sheen Halloween Hunt returns on Saturday 24 October.

Community news | East Sheen Village | 22 Sept 26

Ageing Well in Richmond upon Thames

Age UK Richmond is working closely with local libraries to give older residents, their families and carers the opportunity to learn more about the charity’s services and the support available across the borough.

Community news | Age UK Richmond | 16 Sept 26

Get a taste of Türkiye at ETNA

Come and discover the flavours, traditions and warmth of Türkiye!

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 11 Sept 26

More than 700 residents set to enjoy a day that's Full of Life

More than 700 older residents, carers and family members are expected to attend Richmond's flagship Full of Life Fair when it returns to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on 30 October.

Council news | 10 Sept 26

Richmond vicar attempts 12-hour preaching marathon

A remarkable event is taking place at St Mary Magdalene parish church in Richmond when the vicar will be preaching from dawn to dusk on 22 September. The Rev Robert Stanier has taken on the challenge to help raise money for new bells for the church and the Richmond Soup Kitchen.

Community news | Richmond Preachathon | 10 Sept 26