Culture, leisure and sport news

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

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

Get in the game with your local tennis leagues

If you're looking to start playing tennis or power up your game, join Barclays Local Tennis Leagues this spring.

Council news | 11 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

Explore what’s on to celebrate Twinning Reaffirmation Weekend

Discover the festivities and be part of the fun as we mark 65 years of our European partnerships with Konstanz in Germany and Fontainebleau in France.

Council news | 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

Richmond upon Thames makes a splash with life-saving swimming courses

New research from Swim England shows that 70% of children in England stop swimming lessons before reaching full competence in the water, however Richmond Council is determined to change this trend by offering free crash courses to those who need them most. 

Council news | 08 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

BBQs are not permitted in our parks

With the warm weather and the bank holiday on the way, we are reminding residents that BBQs are not permitted in any of our parks and open spaces. 

Council news | 03 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

Discover Twickenham’s hidden gem as we celebrate Richmond's 60th anniversary

This year, Richmond upon Thames celebrates its 60th birthday! It is an exciting year for London too, with all the 32 boroughs celebrating the anniversary of their creation in April 1965.

Council news | 02 Apr 25

Captivating shows await in Barnes

In the upcoming weeks, enjoy three captivating performances at OSO Arts Centre.

Community news | OSO Arts Centre | 01 Apr 25

Step into the forest: Cultural reforesting exhibition opens at Orleans House Gallery

Residents are invited to experience ‘Cultural Reforesting’, a thought-provoking new exhibition at Orleans House Gallery from 27 March to 31 August 2025.

Council news | 27 Mar 25

Richmond Gymnastics Association’s acrobats to represent Great Britain

Between 10 and 20 April, 11 Richmond gymnasts will represent Great Britain at the Age Group and European Championships in Luxembourg.

Community news | Richmond Gymnastics Association | 24 Mar 25

Team Richmond reaches finals in London Youth Games 2025

This Sunday (23 March), Team Richmond's Girls Cricket Team will compete at the London Youth Games finals.

Council news | 20 Mar 25

Support Landmark Arts Centre’s fundraiser and double your impact

Local independent arts charity Landmark Arts Centre is taking part in The Big Give’s Arts for Impact campaign from midday on Tuesday 18 March to midday on Tuesday 25 March 2025, with the aim of raising £12,500.

Community news | Landmark Arts Centre | 18 Mar 25

Get involved in Arts Richmond's Young Writers' Festival

Come along to this special celebration at The Exchange in Twickenham this Sunday 23 March, where local actors will bring to life the work of young writers in our community.

Community news | Arts Richmond | 18 Mar 25