Christmas is illegal
You can relax. Christmas isn’t actually illegal at the moment but judging by the way the COVID-19 tide is taking us we may find ourselves locked up by the end of December, leaving some of us depressed by the thought we won’t be allowed to meet up with our families over the turkey and others cheerful because we don’t have to drive up to Huddersfield to visit Great Aunt Maud.
24 October 2020 | around_town
Richmond Council will provide meal support for most vulnerable school children, after Government fails
Following the Government announcement that they will not be extending a school meal voucher scheme, Richmond Council is developing a Covid19 half-term food support package for vulnerable children, meaning that children from the borough’s lowest-income families don’t go hungry over the schools’ break.
23 October 2020 | news
Council slams Government TfL bailout proposal
The Leader of Richmond Council has written to the Government to slam their request that the congestion charge zone be expanded to the suburbs and a new Council Tax precept be introduced to cover the financial bailout of TfL.
23 October 2020 | news
York House exterior to be restored
York House in Twickenham will be benefiting from some restoration works over the next few weeks, repairing damage that has occurred to the external façade as a result of weather damage over recent years.
21 October 2020 | news
Renewal of orders to protect our parks and open spaces
Following a public consultation, two local Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) which aim to address anti-social activities in public spaces in the borough have been renewed.
21 October 2020 | news
New financial help online guide
A new online guide has been launched for those needing some additional help accessing food, household essentials, paying for bills, rent or their mortgage as a result of Covid-19.
20 October 2020 | around_town
Event: EU citizens learn about rights after Brexit
Are you an EU citizen living, working or studying in Richmond upon Thames and worried about Brexit? Why not attend a free event to find out about your rights!
20 October 2020 | around_town
Recent Entries
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19 October 2020 | around_town - Spanish conversation classes
15 October 2020 | around_town - Council warns about private security companies
15 October 2020 | news - Community Fund now open for funding applications
13 October 2020 | news - Test and Trace Support Payment is introduced
12 October 2020 | news - Beware Porch Pirates
9 October 2020 | around_town - Council questions accuracy of Covid-19 data
9 October 2020 | news - National Registration
8 October 2020 | around_town - Tickets on sale for the Richmond Literature Festival 2020
8 October 2020 | around_town - Richmond trustee recruitment event - 20 to 22 October 2020
8 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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Orleans House Gallery
See Saw Explore: Flowers
Friday, 6 November
Orleans House Gallery -
Orleans House Gallery
See Saw Explore: Faces
Friday, 13 November
Orleans House Gallery -
Orleans House Gallery
See Saw Explore: Big
Friday, 20 November
Orleans House Gallery -
Orleans House Gallery
See Saw Explore: Reflections
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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