Come and celebrate the River Crane's restoration at Mereway on 8 August
Earlier this year, engineers removed a stretch of the River Crane from its decades-old concrete channel at Mereway Nature Park in Twickenham, restoring natural riverbanks in its place. The…
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Orleans House Gallery seeks Richmond artists for its Winter Show
Local artists have until 11.59pm on Wednesday 23 September 2026 to submit work to Orleans House Gallery's annual Winter Show — one of the more accessible opportunities on the borough's arts calendar, since both the application and participation are free of charge.
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Fees waived to close your road for play on Car Free Day weekend
Residents across Richmond upon Thames can apply to close their street to through-traffic for up to four hours on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September 2026, as part of the borough's Car Free Day celebrations — and this year the council is again waiving the administration fee normally charged for road closure permits.
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Over 300 join South Asian dance and music events at Orleans House Gallery
More than 300 residents and visitors took part in South Asian cultural events at Orleans House Gallery in Twickenham during last week's High Tide Festival, according to the council.
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Ruils Movefest returns to Bushy Park on 4 October — all abilities welcome
Ruils Independent Living is hosting its Movefest accessible challenge event in Bushy Park on Sunday 4 October, open to participants of all ages and abilities.
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Richmond Shakespeare Society opens its autumn season on 1 August
The Richmond Shakespeare Society is throwing open the doors of the Mary Wallace Theatre on Saturday 1 August for a Grand Summer Curtain Raiser Party — and non-members are particularly encouraged to come along.
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Half-price junior courts and soft play on offer this summer
Richmond's four leisure centres — in Hampton, Shene, Teddington and Whitton — are running a range of activities through the school holidays, with several discounted options worth knowing about.
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Read to the Beat: Richmond libraries' summer challenge runs until 5 September
Children across the borough have until Saturday 5 September 2026 to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge, themed 'Read to the Beat' — a celebration of the connection between stories and music. Libraries across Richmond upon Thames are hosting a range of free, drop-in events throughout August to bring the theme to life. Richmond Council
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Collage workshops at The Fixery on 6 August — spaces limited
The Fixery, Richmond's repair and reuse hub based at Grove Gardens Chapel, is hosting collage workshops on Tuesday 6 August — a good excuse to spend a creative morning or afternoon in one of the borough's more quietly beautiful settings.
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Sheen Food Fest returns to East Sheen on 12 September
East Sheen's independent food scene gets its annual moment in the spotlight on Saturday 12 September, when Sheen Food Fest returns for its second year with more than 20 local cafés, restaurants, pubs, delis and eateries taking part.
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Active Hampton hosts free taster sessions on National Play Day
The former Hampton Youth Centre is marking National Play Day with a free, drop-in taster day this Friday, 31 July. Active Hampton is opening its doors to residents of all ages and abilities for a range of instructor-led activity sessions — no booking required, and all equipment is provided.
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Free Disability Pride event in Teddington this Thursday
Local charity Ruils Independent Living is hosting a free drop-in celebration at its Disability Action and Advice Centre in Teddington this Thursday, 30 July, to mark the close of Disability Pride Month.