Culture, leisure and sport news
Sisters Joanna and Ella Tilley ran the Old Deer Parkrun last weekend as part of their training for the London Marathon, which they're running in aid of Crossroads Care and in memory of their father, Clive.
Community news | Crossroads Care | 19 Feb 26
A brilliant and varied programme of dramatic plays, comedy theatre, musicals, children’s shows, and music performance awaits you this spring at the wonderful OSO Theatre on Barnes Pond.
Community news | OSO Theatre | 19 Feb 26
The National Archives in Kew's ongoing free exhibition 'Love Letters' is proving popular. Last Saturday (Valentine's Day) saw the highest number of visitors in a single day throughout the Archives' history!
Community news | The National Archives | 18 Feb 26
Run by Hampton & Hampton Hill Voluntary Care for registered neighbours, the book club shows that a shared love of reading and meaningful discussion can strengthen community connections at any age.
Community news | Greenwood Community Centre | 12 Feb 26
Enjoy an evening of Ukrainian and British art marking resilience, remembrance, and hope on the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Community news | Ukrainian Social Club | 09 Feb 26
Our four leisure centres in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton are offering exciting activities that your little ones can enjoy during half term and continue after the break.
Council news | 05 Feb 26
Join us for a range of exciting upcoming Mayoral events and help us raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities, Small Steps and Crossroads Care.
Council news | 04 Feb 26
Join our Pink Proms, explore LGBT+ History Month and Valentine’s Day book recommendations at local libraries, and celebrate love in all its forms.
Council news | 04 Feb 26
Arts Richmond celebrates its 60th year with a festival celebrating women. The festival will take place on Sunday 8 March, in recognition of International Women's Day.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 02 Feb 26
Join local charity Barnes Common on Saturday 7 February to make merry, and celebrate the success of the community orchard with the Barnes Common Wassail!
Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 29 Jan 26
On Saturday 14 March at 12.30pm, join Skylarks for the Dare Skywalk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Get ready to rise above your limits and make a real difference to support life-changing therapies, inclusive activities and essential family support.
Community news | Skylarks | 22 Jan 26
It’s been a busy few months for film and TV in Richmond upon Thames, with many locations featuring in massive worldwide productions. Check out some of what the borough has been in recently and how you can stay on top of what’s happening!
Council news | 15 Jan 26
Richmond’s Fairer Access Scheme has been expanded to include even more activities and discounts, ensuring no one is priced out of getting active at our leisure facilities.
Council news | 15 Jan 26
A new events policy for the borough's parks, commons, open spaces and towpaths has been adopted at committee, following consultation with residents.
Council news | 14 Jan 26
Young people aged 11 to 17 can now enjoy dedicated, supervised gym time at five different leisure facilities across Richmond.
Council news | 13 Jan 26
Back by popular demand, the Embracing Age classical music concert returns!
Community news | Embracing Age | 08 Jan 26
We are delighted to share that our AI information session has been named runner up in the Get Online Week 'Share Your Story' competition, organised by the Good Things Foundation.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
On Wednesday 28 January, join us to celebrate RESOLVE collective and the coming together of ‘Tending to the Centres’ at Orleans House Gallery.
Council news | 07 Jan 26
The Leader of Richmond Council, Councillor Gareth Roberts, has delivered his annual end of year message for 2025, reflecting on the many things that we have achieved in the last 12 months.
Council news | 23 Dec 25
It’s now a Christmas tradition for people to travel to the beautiful OSO Arts Centre by the pond in Barnes, to experience the fun and wonder of the pantomime. This year is no different, with early audiences confirming that Beauty and the Beast is an absolute delight.
Community news | OSO Arts Centre | 16 Dec 25
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