Things to do in lockdown
I once met a man called James Reason who told me that he could project his thoughts into my brain - like mind reading in reverse. He said that all we had to do was to sit opposite each other, that he would concentrate for a few seconds and then send a thought into my head.
15 January 2021 | around_town
Richmond to join London e-scooter trial
Richmond upon Thames proposes to be part of a London-wide trial of a shared e-scooter scheme, which aims to test the viability and safety of scooters as a long-term solution to the serious air quality and congestion issues across the City.
15 January 2021 | news
Gas mains replacement works on the A316
Road users are being advised to plan their journeys in advance following the announcement that Cadent Gas will shortly begin gas mains replacement works on the A316 Great Chertsey Road. The works will commence on Monday, January 25 and will last for approximately 13 weeks.
15 January 2021 | news
Richmond Rugby recycling your spare tech for students in need
With schools closing and children having to be educated at home during the latest lockdown, we have made the decision to once again offer a second-hand tech drop-off point at the club every Saturday.
8 January 2021 | around_town
Don’t get caught out by COVID scams
Richmond Council is warning residents about a text message scam pretending to be from the NHS asking people to ‘sign up’ to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
8 January 2021 | news
Help keep Park Lane Stables in Teddington
Park Lane Stables RDA (Riding for the Disabled) has been a key part of the Teddington community for many years, providing much-needed therapy and happiness to hundreds of local children and adults with (and without) disabilities every year.
8 January 2021 | around_town
Event: Ultra Low Emission Zone expansion talk
Richmond Council is hosting an event to give residents the chance to hear from Transport for London on the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion.
7 January 2021 | around_town
Recent Entries
- Covid testing for those with NO symptoms
7 January 2021 | around_town - New consultation on Twickenham Riverside
6 January 2021 | news - St Margarets Community Website 2020 review
2 January 2021 | editorial - New school term COVID-19 update
31 December 2020 | news - MP Munira Johnson votes against EU trade deal
30 December 2020 | news - Covid testing in Old Deer Park
29 December 2020 | around_town - Christmas tree collection 2021
28 December 2020 | around_town - One Christmas in 1944
23 December 2020 | around_town - Nearly 1,000 children send #LoveThroughTheLetterbox
23 December 2020 | around_town - Be a good neighbour this Christmas
23 December 2020 | around_town
Upcoming Events
Here are the events coming up in the next few weeks in our area. For all events, check out our events section.
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Hounslow and District History Society
The Farnell Family - Isleworth Brewery
Tuesday, 26 January 7:15pm -
Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Within the garden walls at Hogarth's House. Val Bott
Wednesday, 27 January 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
A painter's garden: J.M.W. Turner and the grounds of Sandycombe Lodge. Catherine Parry-Wingfield
Thursday, 28 January 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Alexander Pope: the poet and the poetic landscape. Doctor Marion Harney
Friday, 29 January 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Chiswick House, William Kent, and the birth of the English Landscape Movement. John Watkins
Wednesday, 3 February 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Marble Hill: Howard and her garden of grottos and groves. Emily Parker
Thursday, 4 February 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Strawberry Hill: the open grove in which Walpole explored the 'gaiety in nature'. Henrietta Gentilli
Friday, 5 February 7pm
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Popes Grotto Preservation Trust
Fishponds, great cedars and Jayne Mansfield - renovating the historic landscapes of Boston Manor Park for the 21st century. Sion Thaysen and David Stockdale
Wednesday, 10 February 7pm
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Upcoming plays
Here are the plays that are currently running or happening soon in our area. For all plays, check out the events play section.
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Richmond Shakespeare Society
CONSENT
17-23 January
Mary Wallace Theatre -
Richmond Shakespeare Society
DREAM
21-24 February
Mary Wallace Theatre
Recent Forum Posts
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Local newborn baby photographer
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to leave with you my details. I am a local baby and family …
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Experienced Maths tutor availible on a flexible basis - keep up your children's maths skills while schools are closed
Hi all, I'm a Maths tutor with experience teaching both in schools and hold a 1st Class …
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Cambridge Park Bowls Club Needs a New Caterer!
The Indoor Bowls Club are looking for a caterer for the remainder of our indoor season to …
— 2020-02-11 by Dawn at CPBC in Classifieds
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Local Websites
- St Margarets Fair
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- mystmargarets.com
- St Margarets Traders Association website.
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- SMERA
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- TPRA
- Twickenham Park Residents Association
- Richmond Council's website
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- Visit Richmond
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