Charles Fort – in search of anomalous phenomena
Charles Hoy Fort , a writer and researcher born in Albany, New York in August 6, 1874 was intrigued by anomalous phenomena - or what us normal people might describe as the weird. If it walked through walls, levitated, spontaneously burst into flames or was dish shaped and flew across the sky at great speed Mr Fort would be there on the scene.
5 August 2020 | around_town
Cycle training with pedal up
Pedal Up is a group of six experienced cycle instructors who are qualified to deliver cycle training to the National Standard. We are all passionate about cycling and have worked for Richmond council delivering training across the borough to schools and to cyclists of all ages on a 1 to 1 basis.
5 August 2020 | around_town
Pop-up Coronavirus test centre available in Richmond this August
People who think they may have contracted Coronavirus can get tested at a temporary pop-up testing centre in Old Deer Park, at selected dates this August.
3 August 2020 | news
Libraries service increases after lockdown eases
As part of our phased reopening of our libraries, an extra hour of click and collect will now be added at seven local libraries, with public computer access available at the Information and Reference Library in Richmond.
3 August 2020 | around_town
Turner's House reopens
Turner’s House Trust are delighted to announce the reopening of Turner’s House (Sandycombe Lodge) to the public from Thursday 6th August 2020 following four months of closure due to the Coronavirus.
1 August 2020 | around_town
Share your community heroes’ story
This year’s Community Heroes programme will recognise more people than ever before - celebrating those who voluntarily help improve the lives of residents and the wider community.
30 July 2020 | around_town
Recent Entries
- Making history: photos of life during Covid-19
29 July 2020 | around_town - 8 week yoga therapy course for stress, anxiety and depression
29 July 2020 | around_town - Marble Hill Summer 2020 Tennis Programme
28 July 2020 | around_town - Reminder: you need an appointment for the tip
28 July 2020 | around_town - Open toe sandals
25 July 2020 | around_town - Sports Centres' phased reopening
23 July 2020 | around_town - First rainbow crossings unveiled
23 July 2020 | news - Looking Lively, and Arty, from your Sofa
23 July 2020 | around_town - Consultation: Public Space Protection Orders
22 July 2020 | around_town - Vultures over St Margarets
16 July 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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Orleans House Gallery
Sunday Afternoon Art
Sunday, 6 September
Orleans House Gallery -
Hounslow Symphony Orchestra
AUTUMN CONCERT
Saturday, 28 November 7:30pm
St Mary's Church, Osterley Road, Isleworth TW7 4PW -
The Arts Society Richmond
The Magic of Pantomime
Tuesday, 1 December 8pm
Duke Street Church
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
- For everything you need to know about the St Margarets Fair
- mystmargarets.com
- St Margarets Traders Association website.
- NSMRA
- North St Margarets Resident’s Association
- SMERA
- St Margarets Estate Resident’s Association
- TPRA
- Twickenham Park Residents Association
- Richmond Council's website
- Important news, events and planning/licensing information.
- twickerati
- The premier hyperlocal website for Twickenham.
- Visit Richmond
- Richmond Council’s Tourist Information Site
- Richmond & Twickenham Times
- Our local newspaper
- Travel information
- Trains, tubes and buses.