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On Sunday 20 July, join Khalsa Aid’s Charity Polo Match at Ham Polo Club to support humanitarian relief efforts.
Community news | Khalsa Aid | 03 Jul 25
To help you make the most of your summer, we're running a range of activities and offers at local pools, sports and fitness centres right across the borough.
Council news | 02 Jul 25
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
Get ready for an action-packed week of free activities at Hampton Sports and Fitness Centre and Whitton Sports and Fitness Centre.
Council news | 26 Jun 25
On Tuesday 1 July, residents are invited to join Strawberry Hill Community Choir and their Musical Director James Speakman for a delightful evening.
Community news | Strawberry Hill Community Choir | 24 Jun 25
On Saturday 5 July, come along to a special event marking 125 years since the New Orleans Voiturette first went on sale.
Community news | St Margarets Fair | 23 Jun 25
Today is World Refugee Day when the world honours the strength and courage of people who have sought sanctuary away from their home country.
Council news | 20 Jun 25
This Friday 20 to Sunday 22 June, enjoy Shakespeare is Dead, a new play devised by members of the society’s Junior Actors’ Company and their leader, Jenny Tucker.
Community news | Richmond Shakespeare Society | 18 Jun 25
On Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July, don’t miss your chance to experience Academy Award nominee Stockard Channing's critically acclaimed production of Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape.
Community news | The Exchange | 18 Jun 25
We're inviting local residents and community groups to share their views on a proposal to introduce automatic evening lighting at the Tangier Green Play Area – helping young children enjoy more time to play and stay active, even as the evenings get darker.
Council news | 17 Jun 25
This Saturday (14 June), Whitton Adult Community Singing invites adults of any ability level to join them in preparing for their summer open session.
Community news | Whitton Adult Community Singing | 13 Jun 25
The organisers of the High Tide Festival are calling on the community to help bring this much-loved event to life next month.
Community news | High Tide Festival | 13 Jun 25
The Richmond Arts and Ideas Festival (RAIF) kicks off this Friday, and we invite all residents and visitors to join us for two weeks of performances, talks, workshops and creative encounters across the borough.
Council news | 12 Jun 25
Park staff across Richmond upon Thames are taking part in specialist bystander training to help them respond confidently and appropriately if they witness unacceptable behaviour, as part of our ongoing work to keep public spaces welcoming for everyone.
Council news | 11 Jun 25
Whether you're completely new to golf or just curious, come along to summer camps at Strawberry Hill Golf Club!
Community news | Girls Golf Rocks | 11 Jun 25
This Sunday (15 June) be sure to stop by the Cyclehoop stand at the Richmond Cargo Bike Fair in Old Deer Park. We will be supplying cycle parking for the event and will also be showcasing our innovative solutions for cargo bike parking.
Community news | Cyclehoop | 10 Jun 25
Explore and engage with the borough’s vibrant artistic scene through the Art House Open Studios Festival and the Arts Richmond Artist of the Year Competition 2025.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 05 Jun 25
Pride Month is a powerful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, honouring their history, achievements, and ongoing contributions to society. This June, join us for a vibrant line-up of inclusive events and activities across the borough.
Council news | 02 Jun 25
Get ready to immerse yourself in the festivities and join the fun as we mark 65 years of our European partnerships with Konstanz in Germany and Fontainebleau in France.
Council news | 30 May 25
As we celebrate Twinning Reaffirmation Weekend, this is your chance to learn French and connect with your community! On Saturday 7 June 2025, residents of all ages and levels of French are invited to practise their French conversation over tea, coffee and traditional pâtisseries at ETNA Community Centre.
Community news | Live Languages | 28 May 25
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