Twelve million people are expected to host street parties over the Jubilee weekend Britain is hanging out the bunting in preparation for a weekend of celebrations to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. A host of events are planned nationwide, while thousands of communities are throwing their own Jubilee parties and activities to mark her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne. Here’s…
Three years ago, the iconic West London landmark of Hammersmith Bridge was closed to motor traffic after micro-fractures were discovered in its cast-iron pedestals. The bridge was never designed to carry car traffic, and due its listed status and Victorian construction and materials, it soon became clear this was the most expensive bridge in Britain…
FESTIVE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING THURSDAY 9TH DECEMBER Local businesses along our High Street taking part, with a bit of detail listing the individual business offers for the evening. For more detail and for opening hours, please check with local businesses directly. Upper Richmond Road West May London Sheen Uncovered Culver + Nelson Pickle and Rye…
After 6 years of planning and local funding being made available to develop the new Playground we are pleased to announce this exciting addition to East Sheen Village! Hidden in the woods just off Sheen Common the playground has been built with nature and fun in mind! With climbing frames and slides made out of…
May Bank holiday recycling and waste collection will be one day later than usual. Following the May Bank Holiday on Monday 3 May, Richmond Council will carry out general waste, food waste, garden waste and recycling collections for domestic properties one day later than usual, for one week. For example, Monday collections will take place…
Richmond Council has unveiled a list of 24 residential streets across the borough that could soon have new bike hangars installed and is asking residents to have their say on the proposed locations via an online survey. Six bike hangars have already been installed in streets across the borough. A single hangar can safely and securely store up to six bikes and is accessed by people who have signed…
Talk Richmond is a fortnightly podcast that discusses a topic of interest with help from different guests – bringing you closer to what’s happening locally. The latest twelve-minute Talk Richmond episode gives a realistic approach to wellbeing and stress management. You can listen by clicking here or by searching for Talk Richmond on your podcast…
NEWS FLASH: OVER £21,000 RAISED, MORE THAN DOUBLING PICKLE & RYE’S GOAL – WOW! THERE ARE STILL SOME GREAT REWARDS TO BE CLAIMED THOUGH & STILL TIME TO CONTRIBUTE! You may have heard the fantastic news that our very own American restaurant, Pickle & Rye are moving to a new, bigger location in Sheen. They…
Do you enjoy our traffic-free Milestone Green? This little oasis in the heart of Sheen that was pedestrianised by Transport for London in May 2020 as a space in which people could safely social distance. If you would like to keep Milestone Green traffic-free, please URGENTLY ask TfL to make the changes permanent so that…
Richmond Gymnastics is excited to announce that it is now open for bookings for classes starting back on 19th April. With a range of venues to choose from across the borough and Covid-safe regulations in place, now is the time to book your child’s space before they get filled up! There are classes for every…
