Communities news

Primitive reflex training comes to Twickenham

Are you a therapist, teacher or parent? Do you work with children or adults who struggle with focus, attention, sensory processing, emotional regulation, anxiety or issues around bed wetting? If so, then understanding primitive reflexes can be transformational.

Community news | Organised Mind | 28 Aug 25

Services to help you deal with grief

Hear from local charity Kew Neighbourhood Association about easing the quiet weight of grief and finding connection when you need it most.

Community news | Kew Neighbourhood Association | 19 Aug 25

Your Community Centre Week returns this September

Between 22 and 28 September, residents are invited to learn more about the fantastic community spaces Richmond upon Thames has to offer.

Community news | Your Community Centre Week | 18 Aug 25

Come along to charity bike sale in Barnes

If you are looking to buy, sell or donate a bike, then you're invited to come along to the Barnes Charity Bike Sale at St Mary's Church.

Community news | Barnes Charity Bike Sale | 14 Aug 25

Support street trees in Kew and beyond

On Thursday 21 August, residents are invited to hear from Friends of Street Trees and our Trees team about helping to water the young trees near your home - a small act that makes a big difference.

Community news | Friends of Street Trees | 14 Aug 25

Elleray Community Association seeking new Chair

Elleray Community Association (ECA) is looking for a new Chair to lead the local charity.

Community news | Elleray Community Association | 13 Aug 25

Celebrate the season with Kew Horticultural Society

On Saturday 23 August, residents are invited to join the 80th Kew Horticultural Society Summer Show on Kew Green.

Community news | Kew Horticultural Society | 13 Aug 25

Breastfeeding support available in Richmond upon Thames

This World Breastfeeding Week (1 to 7 August), find out how we are supporting breastfeeding in the borough, and how you can offer help.

Council news | 31 Jul 25

Discover the voices of South Asian-owned businesses in our community

To mark South Asian Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the vibrant cultures and inspiring stories of some of our borough’s local business owners. 

Council news | 24 Jul 25

Team up with Whitton Woolies to make Women's Rugby World Cup decorations

On 17, 24 and 31 July and 7 August, Whitton Woolies will be making decorations for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. Come along if you’d like to help with knitting, crocheting, sewing pieces together or sewing in ends.

Community news | Whitton Woolies | 17 Jul 25

Make a difference to our community through everyday kindness

Hear from local charity Kew Neighbourhood Association (KNA) about how the smallest acts of kindness can have the greatest impact.

Community news | Kew Neighbourhood Association | 16 Jul 25

Join Met in the Park for a free family fun day

On 6 August, the Met Police South Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Team is running Met in the Park in Old Deer Park.

Community news | Met Police South Richmond Safer Neighbourhood Team | 14 Jul 25

Celebrate summer at The Poppy Factory

Come along to The Poppy Factory for a special summer season.

Community news | The Poppy Factory | 10 Jul 25

Help shape the future of Oldfield Meadows

This Saturday 12 July, come along to Oldfield Meadows Open Day and help shape a brand-new public nature conservation site in Hampton.

Community news | Habitats & Heritage | 09 Jul 25

Habitats & Heritage to transform garden site on Grimwood Road

Following a tender process, we are delighted to announce that Habitats & Heritage has been selected as the successful tenant for the Grimwood Road Garden lease.

Council news | 08 Jul 25

OneRichmond appoints new director to lead the charity

Community-driven charity OneRichmond has recently announced the appointment of Sue Martineau as its new director.

Community news | OneRichmond | 08 Jul 25

Richmond Pride Month ends on a high with Rainbow Retirement Day

Pride Month drew to a thoughtful close with the borough’s first Rainbow Retirement Day at the Landmark Arts Centre.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 07 Jul 25

Richmond Women's Hub relaunches free 'I Am' programme to empower women

Starting on Wednesday 30 July, this six-week programme invites residents to explore how they relate to themselves, their communities and others.

Community news | Richmond Women's Hub | 02 Jul 25

St Margarets Fair returns this weekend

This Saturday 5 July, come along to Moormead Park for a celebration of Twickenham’s motoring heritage and a full line-up of live music!

Community news | St Margarets Fair | 02 Jul 25

Watch the highlights from the Twinning Reaffirmation Weekend

Over the weekend of 6 to 8 June 2025, Richmond upon Thames celebrated the reaffirmation of its twinning agreements with Konstanz in Germany and Fontainebleau in France.

Council news | 01 Jul 25