Community Centre Week returns to the borough, 21–27 September
5 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Richmond upon Thames is bringing back Your Community Centre Week from Sunday 21 to Saturday 27 September, inviting residents to visit, explore and reconnect with their nearest community centre.
The borough has ten community centres spread across Richmond, Barnes, Teddington, East Twickenham, Hampton Hill, Kew, Hampton, Mortlake and Whitton. The week is designed to shine a spotlight on each of them — the activities they run, the services they provide and the people who keep them going day to day.
For residents who have never crossed the threshold of their local centre, it is a low-key opportunity to see what is on offer: everything from fitness classes and skills workshops to social groups, support services and children's activities. Community centres are often quietly busy places, and the week aims to make their work more visible.
Organisers are encouraging people of all ages to drop in during the week, meet staff and volunteers, and find out how to get more involved — whether as a participant, a volunteer or a regular user of the space.
More details on specific events at each centre during the week are expected to follow closer to the date. Keep an eye on the council's community pages for updates. Find out more about Your Community Centre Week