A memory of Des O’Connor
Des O’Connor died this week – 14th November – at the age of 88 after a fall. I was never much of a fan. He never rang any bells for me but I do have one abiding memory of him in action.
19 November 2020 | around_town
Win a Christmas hamper and support local environment charities
Richmond residents have the chance to win a Christmas hamper full of goodies from local retailers, as part of the Mayor of the Borough’s Christmas fundraising efforts.
19 November 2020 | around_town
Share some Winter Sparkle to spread some joy
Richmond Council has joined the #RichmondSparkle campaign encouraging residents to light up their homes, businesses and schools this winter to help spread some joy across the borough.
19 November 2020 | around_town
Get your flu jab
Flu kills thousands on an average year and this isn’t an average year - act now to your flu vaccine before winter.
19 November 2020 | around_town
New technology helps Council fill potholes
An innovative new method for repairing the borough’s roads is being rolled out this week as Richmond Council has taken delivery of its thermal repair equipment.
19 November 2020 | news
Event: The Chair and the bodger - 2 December 2020
The history and enduring appeal of the Ladderback chair.
16 November 2020 | around_town
25% “No shows” at Townmead Road
Around 25% of people who booked appointments at Townmead Road Household Waste and Recycling centre last month failed to turn up - meaning a longer wait for a slot for other residents.
16 November 2020 | around_town
Recent Entries
- 149 souls from Isleworth
12 November 2020 | around_town - Rapid Covid testing for vulnerable residents
12 November 2020 | news - Beware thieves targeting people at parking machines
10 November 2020 | around_town - Let Richmond Council know if your home ever flooded
9 November 2020 | around_town - Armistice Day and the Unknown Warrior
5 November 2020 | around_town - Richmond Council launches Covid-19 tracing service
2 November 2020 | news - New Covid-19 testing site in Teddington
2 November 2020 | news - Covid Marshals on patrol in Richmond
2 November 2020 | news - The night a giant visited Twickenham and St Margarets
30 October 2020 | around_town - Online talk on the Islamic collection at Emery Walker's House
27 October 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
HOUNSLOW'S ROMAN ROAD
Tuesday, 24 November 7:15pm
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Orleans House Gallery
See Saw Explore: Flowers
Friday, 27 November
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.