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Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush! Join us for the Twickenham Zipwire, an unforgettable 150m zipline adventure across the Allianz Stadium, the home of English rugby. Feel the thrill as you soar high above the pitch while friends, family, and fellow participants cheer you on.
Community news | Skylarks Charity | 10 Jun 26
The Poppy Factory will hold a free open day at the start of Armed Forces Week on Monday 22 June, as the charity celebrates 100 years in Richmond upon Thames.
Community news | The Poppy Factory | 10 Jun 26
Growing older can bring more time to relax, fewer daily pressures and the chance to spend more time enjoying hobbies and family. Yet for some, it also brings a quieter, less welcome visitor – social isolation and loneliness.
Community news | The Elleray Centre and Elleray Social Club | 10 Jun 26
From 15 to 21 June, Refugee Week 2026 invites everyone to reflect on the theme of ‘Courage’. Come along and experience a programme of inspiring events celebrating the resilience, creativity and diversity of sanctuary seekers in our borough.
Council news | 01 Jun 26
Join us on Thursday 18 June to celebrate Refugee Week with music, food, art and community activities that honour the courage of sanctuary seekers and the rich culture of our borough.
Council news | 28 May 26
Pickleball is a fun new sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Players use solid wooden paddles to hit a plastic ball over a net. It incorporates many of the skills of racquet sports but doesn't require the same speed and force, making it ideal for over 55s.
Community news | Age UK Richmond | 14 May 26
If you love the NHS, you can help to improve it as part of the Richmond Involvement Pool.
Community news | Richmond CVS | 14 May 26
This unique event will give visitors the opportunity to visit a selection of the most beautiful private gardens around Ham Common.
Community news | Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group | 13 May 26
The Rotary Fair on Twickenham Green on Spring Bank Holiday (25 May) is great opportunity for a lovely family day out.
Community news | Rotary Club of Twickenham | 13 May 26
Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley ran the London Marathon last weekend, raising more than £8,000 for Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames in memory of their late father.
Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames | 07 May 26
Join the Mayor for afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of York House and gardens. All funds raised will go to the Mayor's charities Crossroads Care and Small Steps.
Council news | 01 May 26
space2grieve, a Richmond charity providing free, confidential bereavement support to local residents, has been awarded a generous £4,250 donation through the ICCM Metals Recycling Scheme.
Community news | space2grieve | 29 Apr 26
The London Heart Starters campaign is bringing more life-saving defibrillators to the city, in the areas where they are needed most. Join Rotary Club of Kew Gardens and London Ambulance Service on 28 May to learn how to save a life.
Community news | Rotary Club of Kew Gardens | 28 Apr 26
Cooking Up are a local charity offering free, five week cooking classes in Richmond that teach people how to cook healthy meals from scratch.
Community news | Cooking Up | 23 Apr 26
A much-loved local event is set to return this summer as East Sheen Village teams up once again with The Hare & Hounds to host a fantastic Saturday garden market.
Community news | East Sheen Village | 16 Apr 26
On Tuesday 5 May, Age UK Richmond is holding a Peace of Mind Day at the Twickenham Wellbeing Centre.
Community news | Age UK Richmond | 16 Apr 26
Alice Bailey, Caring Café Lead at Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston, is set to take on the Manchester Marathon on 19 April to raise vital funds for the charity.
Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston | 13 Apr 26
Richmond’s biggest celebration and showcase of local community action is back, to inspire and ignite your volunteering ambitions.
Community news | Richmond CVS | 09 Apr 26
Arts Richmond is once again coordinating the Art House Open Studios festival for 2026, when the borough’s creative community open their studios and homes to members of the public.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 08 Apr 26
The Richmond Orchestra will take to the stage for a special celebratory concert marking the 25th anniversary of The Mulberry Centre, honouring a quarter of a century of compassionate support for people affected by cancer.
Community news | The Mulberry Centre | 07 Apr 26
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