Bring a broken item to Twickenham's Repair Café on 17 October
Got a lamp that flickers, a jumper with a stubborn zip, or a kitchen gadget that gave up the ghost? The Twickenham Repair Café is back on Saturday 17 October at the Civic Centre, 44 York…
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Free emergency preparedness fair comes to Twickenham this Saturday
Residents across Richmond upon Thames are invited to a free Community Resilience Fair on Saturday, 11 October — a hands-on event designed to help households prepare for floods, severe weather and other emergencies.
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Apple pressing and autumn stalls on Barnes Common on 17 October
Barnes Common's annual Autumn Fayre returns on Saturday, 17 October 2026, giving residents a chance to mark Apple Day with a proper community celebration out in the open air.
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Teddington Hockey Club opens its doors for a community day tomorrow
Teddington Hockey Club — the world's oldest hockey club, founded in 1871 and the originator of the modern rules of the game — is hosting a community day on Saturday, 3 October, and everyone is welcome.
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Learn a centuries-old craft restoring the Thames bank at Kew this October
Three free workshops on the Kew towpath this month are offering residents the chance to learn willow spiling — a traditional riverbank restoration technique that weaves living willow stakes into a natural barrier to slow erosion and create habitat for wildlife.
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The Fixery is joining a world record repair attempt on 10 October
Got a broken toaster, a fraying jacket or a lamp that hasn't lit up in years? Richmond's community repair hub, The Fixery, wants your cast-offs — and a place in the record books.
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Free CPR and defibrillator training in Richmond's parks on 4 October
A free, family-friendly lifesaving skills session is coming to Richmond's parks on Sunday 4 October, and it is open to all ages and abilities — no experience needed.
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Black History Month 2026: what's on across Richmond in October
Throughout October, Richmond upon Thames is marking Black History Month with a programme of events, library collections and free film screenings spread across the borough.
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Four finalist plays head to the Orange Tree on Sunday 18 October
After receiving 132 entries from playwrights around the world, Arts Richmond has selected four finalists for its New Plays Festival — and they will take to the stage at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond on Sunday 18 October.
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Repair & Share is back at Kew on 7 November — bring your broken treasures
Got a wobbly bike, a moth-eaten jumper or a beloved toy that's seen better days? Repair & Share is returning to St Luke's Church in Kew on Saturday 7 November, from 10.30am to 1.30pm, and the volunteer team will do their best to breathe new life into it.
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Cargo bike fair comes to Richmond Station this Sunday
A free, family-friendly event outside Richmond Station on Sunday, 20 September will give residents the chance to try out cargo bikes, meet cycling experts and connect with local cycling groups.
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The Poppy Factory marks 100 years with afternoon tea and railway events
One of Richmond's most storied charities turns 100 this autumn, and The Poppy Factory on Petersham Road is marking the milestone with a run of events through late September.