RISE activities for adults

RISE provides a varied programme of activities for people of all ages with special educational needs and disabilities. View activities for young people.

Making a booking

All of our activities can be booked on the RISE booking page.

Weekly activities

A range of weekly activities take place across the borough.

Adult dance

Fun and energetic dance sessions with teachers from Combination Dance which will increase fitness, mobility, self-confidence and teamwork. Performers will learn choreographed dance routines to a variety of music genre.

Activity details:

• Dates: Mondays from 8 September to 15 December 2025 (no session 27 October)
• Time: 6 to 7pm
• Venue: Teddington Sports Centre
• Price: £63 per person for the term

Football

Supported by Kew Park Rangers (KPR), a local Charter Standard Community Club, footballers aged 16 years+ practice a variety of techniques and skills to develop their agility, balance and coordination. KPR encourage players to join in competitively and socially. A team play in the Surrey Football For All League.

Parents and carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.

Activity details:

• Dates: Saturdays from 13 September to 13 December (no session 1 November)
• Time: 11.15am to 12.15pm
• Age: 16+
• Venue: Whitton Sports Sport and Fitness Centre, Percy Road, Whitton, TW2 6JW
• Price: £4.50 per person, per session

Multi-sports

Delivered by Brentford Community Sports Trust. Come along and join in with a variety of different sports and exercise activities. These sessions are fun and engaging with the opportunity to try lots of different activities.

Parents and carers are welcome to stay, watch or take part.

Activity details:

• Dates: Saturdays from 13 September to 13 December (no session 1 November)
• Time: 12.15 to 1.15pm
• Age: 16+
• Venue: Whitton Sports Sport and Fitness Centre, Percy Road, Whitton, TW2 6JW
• Price: £4.50 per person, per session

All ability cycling sessions

We have a range of standard and adapted cycles including tricycles, side-by-side cycles for two people, wheelchair platform cycles and go-kart style recumbent cycles for you to try.

Our sessions are designed for people with learning, physical and/or sensory disabilities to enjoy cycling or those who are feeling a little nervous about getting back on a bike. After being shown how to use the bike by trained instructors, take a ride to explore the park and linked green spaces.

Activity details:

• 2025 dates:
  • 22 October 
  • 5 and 19 November
  • 3 December
  • 14 and 28 January
• Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
• Venue: Kneller Gardens
• Price: Free

Other activities (not currently running)

See other activities taking place across the borough. 

Wheelchair basketball

Supported by Richmond Knights Basketball Club, athletes learn how to play wheelchair basketball using games and drills to teach technique. The session is adapted for all abilities using specialist equipment. Sports wheelchairs are supplied. Opportunities for competitive games are available.

• Venue: Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH

For more information, please email office@knightsbasketball.co.uk, call 020 8797 0477 or visit the Knights Basketball website.

Canoeing

Canoeing sessions with Lensbury Watersports Centre. A great opportunity to try out a variety of different boats and enjoy freedom on the water. 

• Age: 8+
• Venue: Lensbury Water Sports Centre, Teddington

Applications

All participants of RISE must complete a consent form to take part in activities. The application form for RISE activities can be completed online or downloaded. 

Contact us

For any further information about RISE, inclusive and disability specific sport or exercise activities.

Sports Development Team
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ

Telephone: 020 8831 6134
Email: rise@richmond.gov.uk

Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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Leisure discounts

Did you know you could receive discounts for many RISE activities with the Leisure and Youth Richmond Card for under 25s or the Richmond Card leisure subscription?