New canoe and kayak craze on the crane - just messing about on the river
There have been boats up and down the River Crane for hundreds of years, long before the houses began to appear along the banks in the 1890s. There were the boats of fishermen who would catch lampreys off the weir that once jutted out into the Thames from Railshead.
30 May 2020 | around_town
Letter writing campaign - write to Horace
Inspired by the prolific writings of Horace Walpole, we are inviting people to ‘Write to Horace’ about how their community has come together to make a difference during this crisis.
29 May 2020 | news
Council starts first physically segregated cycle lane at Kew Gardens
Under emergency powers, single yellow line parking will be removed from Kew Road outside of Kew Gardens and protective barriers will be installed to create a 24-hour mandatory northbound cycle lane. All as part of the council’s Post-Covid Transport Action Plan.
29 May 2020 | news
Richmond's First 'School Streets' to be in place by June
Richmond Council has used emergency powers to ensure that three local primary schools will be the first in the borough to receive ‘School Street’ status in time for the resumption of teaching in June.
28 May 2020 | news
TfL urged to have a radical think of the A316
Transport for London (TfL) should think ‘big’ and introduce radical changes on its road network, to encourage more people to walk and cycle, says Richmond Council.
27 May 2020 | news
Who is Dave? The answer is revealed
Under the strict protocols of Gallifrey I am not allowed to reveal the full mystery of the hieroglyphs that appeared in the streets of north St Margarets a week or two ago apart from saying that Gallifrey is a binary star system located 250 million light years from Earth. It is also the home of Dr Who and the Time Lords.
23 May 2020 | around_town
Events
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all events in the area have been cancelled or postponed.
Recent Entries
- Self-employed reminded to apply for new Government coronavirus grant
20 May 2020 | news - Free laptops for school children
19 May 2020 | news - New Mayor of Richmond upon Thames
19 May 2020 | around_town - More than just a bad day?
14 May 2020 | around_town - Measures to make our streets safer
13 May 2020 | around_town|news|editorial - Parking enforcement update
12 May 2020 | news - Who is Dave?
9 May 2020 | around_town - Helen Astrid: Music Theory online course - 27 May 2020
8 May 2020 | around_town - Waste and Recycling services due to restart
7 May 2020 | around_town - Take part in anniversary of VE Day 75
7 May 2020 | around_town
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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