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Not many people realise that Teddington is home to the world's oldest hockey club. Hockey is now played by around 30 million people worldwide, across 137 to 140 national associations spanning all five continents - and it was Teddington Hockey Club, founded in 1871, that created the rules of the modern game, including playing eleven-a-side, the ball still used today, and 'the D'.
Community news | Teddington Hockey Club | 01 Oct 26
To blues enthusiasts, Dave Kelly needs no introduction because since the sixties, he has been a cornerstone of the British blues scene. A singer, composer and master of slide guitar, he has played alongside and toured with the likes of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and Buddy Guy.
Community news | Elleray Community Centre | 01 Oct 26
A new and exciting women’s choir has started in Richmond. It is a non-profit, volunteer led choir, directed by a serving musician from the Band of the Welsh Guards, London, Sam Petchey.
Community news | Sing For Good | 01 Oct 26
This October, Richmond libraries are marking Black History Month with a programme of events for all ages. Discover powerful stories, experience music and dance, and take part in activities that celebrate the creativity and achievements of Black communities.
Council news | 30 Sept 26
On 27 and 30 September, families are invited to Orleans House Gallery for free creative workshops exploring nature and play.
Council news | 24 Sept 26
Arts Richmond invited playwrights from across the globe to enter a short play competition. We had 132 entries, and after hours of deliberation, the panel of judges has chosen the four finalists whose plays will be performed at the Orange Tree in Richmond Surry on Sunday 18 October.
Community news | Arts Richmond | 23 Sept 26
Families are invited to enjoy a frightfully fun day out as the East Sheen Halloween Hunt returns on Saturday 24 October.
Community news | East Sheen Village | 22 Sept 26
The refurbishment of the outdoor pitch at Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre is now complete, giving the site an upgraded playing surface accredited by World Rugby and FIFA.
Council news | 21 Sept 26
Join a zero-waste paper-cutting session at The Fixery, Richmond’s repair and reuse hub at Grove Gardens Chapel, on Thursday 24 September from 2 to 4pm (there’s no expectation to stay the entire session; please drop in and out when you feel).
Council news | 18 Sept 26
This major exhibition returns the work of sculptor Ronald Moody to London, exploring his extraordinary artistic vision through sculpture, poetry, archives and contemporary responses.
Council news | 18 Sept 26
Twice a year, this small but very ambitious fringe theatre on Barnes Green hosts two in-house productions. This autumn, they will be putting on John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, a play born in the north of the north-eastern most state in the US.
Community news | OSO Arts Centre | 16 Sept 26
Join The Poppy Factory as it celebrates its centenary in Richmond with a series of special autumn events.
Community news | The Poppy Factory | 15 Sept 26
Are you aged 14 to 17 and interested in art, culture, creativity or making a difference in your community? Orleans House Gallery is looking for young people to join its first Youth Collective.
Council news | 14 Sept 26
Using 30-page A4 brochures featuring extensive visual reference that are given to each participant during the tour, this series of hour-long guided walks traces the footsteps of fashionable and influential Georgians as well as working watermen, showing their visible traces still present on Twickenham's riverside.
Community news | Twickenham Riverside Trust | 10 Sept 26
On Wednesday 16 September, as we mark National Fitness Day, come along to Pools on the Park and our leisure centres in Teddington, Shene, Hampton and Whitton for a range of free and low-cost taster activities designed to help you get moving.
Council news | 08 Sept 26
On Saturday 12 September, join Lison Sabrina Musset at Orleans House Gallery for a community workshop exploring water and the River Thames.
Council news | 07 Sept 26
Residents are invited to join the Mayor of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, for an evening of wine tasting at York House this September, raising money for two local charities, Cocoon Care After Care and Skylarks.
Council news | 04 Sept 26
Residents are invited to discover the range of activities, services and support available at their local community centres as Your Community Centre Week returns to Richmond upon Thames from 21 to 27 September.
Council news | 04 Sept 26
If you’re looking to try a new sport, join Barclays Big Tennis Weekend at Kneller Gardens on Saturday 9 September or Moormead Recreation Ground on Sunday 10 September.
Council news | 03 Sept 26
Families and brick-building enthusiasts from across Richmond upon Thames are invited to enjoy Brick Tour at St Mary’s University on Sunday 27 September 2026.
Community news | Brick Tour | 03 Sept 26
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