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Donate to fundraiser supporting Citizens Advice Richmond

This June, Citizens Advice Richmond is taking part in the London Legal Walk to raise funds for free legal support services.

Community news | Citizens Advice Richmond | 16 Apr 25

Donate to Barnes Common Limited’s fundraiser and double your impact

From midday on 22 April to midday on 29 April, local nature conservation and education charity Barnes Common Limited is taking part in The Big Give’s Green Match Fund, aiming to raise £8,000 to restore the rare acid grassland in Barnes.

Community news | Barnes Common Limited | 16 Apr 25

HRH The Duke of Gloucester unveils new almshouses in Richmond

The Chair and Chief Executive of The Richmond Charities welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to Richmond to officially open The Elizabeth Twining Almshouses in Mitre Mews, Richmond.

Community news | The Richmond Charities | 16 Apr 25

Calling all female footballers

Residents aged 18 and above are invited to join local football club Swans FC for free taster sessions across venues in Twickenham, Richmond, Barnes, Kew, and more.

Community news | Swans FC | 15 Apr 25

Learn to row in traditional boats with Teddington's Skiff Club

From Saturday 3 May, The Skiff Club is offering beginners’ courses and activities for those who want to learn to row a traditional Thames Skiff.

Community news | The Skiff Club | 15 Apr 25

NHS services available over the Easter weekend

The NHS remains open this bank holiday weekend. If you need medical help, support is available. Find out where to get the assistance you need.

Community news | NHS South West London | 15 Apr 25

Enjoy Monteverdi’s timeless opera

This April, Richmond Opera will stage Claudio Monteverdi’s Orfeo, one of the earliest operas, at the Normansfield Theatre in Teddington.

Community news | Richmond Opera | 15 Apr 25

Apply now for grants to support activities for local carers

If you are part of a voluntary sector organisation, apply for funding to celebrate and recognise unpaid carers during Carers Week.

Community news | Richmond Carers Centre | 15 Apr 25

Shows and events not to miss at The Exchange

The Exchange has announced its summer 2025 programme featuring another season packed with theatre, talks, comedy, film and family events.

Community news | The Exchange | 11 Apr 25

Not-for-profit celebrates 10 years of supporting young musicians

Twickenham-based Powerjam Band Project is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year.

Community news | Powerjam Band Project | 11 Apr 25

Donate to a London Marathon challenge supporting Crossroads Care

In less than three weeks, Grace Ramsay will be taking on the London Marathon in support of Crossroads Care.

Community news | Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston | 10 Apr 25

Radio Plays Competition opens for playwrights

Arts Richmond's Radio Plays Competition has returned and is open for writers to enter their short plays by Friday 30 May 2025.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 10 Apr 25

Swim for SEEN this summer

On Saturday 10 May, swimmers of all abilities and ages are invited to take on an exciting challenge in support of local charity SEEN.

Community news | SEEN | 09 Apr 25

Calling all artists to apply for free creative spaces this April

The Artists Make Space programme is now open for artists who need space to develop their practice.

Community news | Artists Make Space | 07 Apr 25

Learn about swifts and become a swift saver

On Saturday 12 April, join Barnes Common for a conservation talk on swifts.

Community news | Barnes Common | 04 Apr 25

Join new Fitness Friday sessions at ETNA Centre

Whether you want to build strength or get your heart pumping with boxercise, ETNA have got you covered.

Community news | ETNA Community Centre | 03 Apr 25

Free weight management programme for adults

From Tuesday 15 April, local non-profit organisation Enable will provide free 12-week adult weight management programmes in Twickenham and Hampton Hill.

Community news | Enable | 01 Apr 25