Communities news

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

The next Twickenham Repair Café will be open on Saturday 21 November, for the repair of household items.

Community news | Twickenham Repair Café | 05 Nov 26

Join the Mayor's charity line dancing evening

On Friday 13 November, residents are invited to join the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, for an evening of line dancing at York House, raising money for two local charities, Cocoon Care After Care and Skylarks.

Council news | 04 Nov 26

Join Richmond Town Centre's new advisory panel

We are inviting local residents, businesses, workers, and community representatives to help shape the future of Richmond Town Centre by applying to be part of the new advisory panel.

Council news | 03 Nov 26

Winter support event offers advice and Warm Home Packs for Richmond residents

Get advice on keeping warm, saving energy and staying healthy at Richmond Council’s winter support event.

Council news | 27 Oct 26

Learn how to heat your home safely

Did you know that stopping unnecessary wood burning could save 1,500 lives a year in the UK? Breathing in air pollution from wood burning increases your risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia.

Council news | 27 Oct 26

Big Ham Pond Prune

Love Ham Pond? Come to the Big Pond Prune on Saturday 7 November.

Community news | Ham and Petersham Association & Amenities Group | 27 Oct 26

Remembrance Sunday services taking place across the borough

This year’s Remembrance Day services are being held throughout the borough on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Council news | 23 Oct 26

Climate Action Microgrant: turning community energy into environmental improvements

Our Climate Action Microgrant programme helped GoodGym Richmond volunteers turn community effort into tangible environmental improvements across the borough.

Council news | 21 Oct 26

Half-price cargo bike rides available for Richmond residents

From Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, residents can enjoy exclusive Halloween discounts with OurBike and discover a greener, more convenient way to travel.

Community news | OurBike | 21 Oct 26

New online hub gives Richmond residents a say in town centre’s future

Richmond Town Centre belongs to the people who live, work and spend time here. Now, a new online engagement hub is making it easier to help shape its future.

Council news | 19 Oct 26

Richmond Voluntary Fund raises over £30k for children and families in just six weeks

Richmond residents have once again shown their strong community spirit, donating more than £30,000 to the Richmond Voluntary Fund (RVF) in just six weeks.

Council news | 19 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