According to Royal Parks, over the next few months around 300 deer will be born across Richmond and Bushy Parks. Giving birth is a vulnerable time for any animal, but with both parks attracting millions of visitors every year, it’s magnified for these herds of wild, free-roaming deer. Following the announcement by Royal Parks that…
Happy Friday everyone! Here’s Photo Of The Week in association with Coversure. 5. I got them while swimming ☺️ pic.twitter.com/DACbDBA60z — Lili H (@Liliholl) May 12, 2021 4. Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore. – The Raven @theroyalparks @Teddington_Town @stormhour@Visit_Richmond1 @BBCEarth @SurreyLife @HRP_palaces #HamptonCourtPalace #BacklightWorld #Kingston #photography #EastMolesey #bushypark #blackandwhitephotography pic.twitter.com/bzkx71awwS…
Would you like to win a free website for your local business? This is your last chance to enter into the draw for a free website in partnership with The Bright Click. Teddington Town and The Bright Click are giving one lucky business owner a free microsite linked to the Teddington Town site to the…
Next week is Walk to School Week and Richmond Council is encouraging the young people of Richmond upon Thames’ to walk, cycle or scoot to school. Walk to School Week runs from Monday 17 to Friday 21 May 2021. Walk to School Week is organised by Living Streets, with young people being encouraged to make as…
Following the Royal Parks announcement last month that dog leads will be compulsory in Bushy and Richmond Parks for the next 3 months, a petition has been launched in opposition. From Tuesday 4 May to Monday 2 August, there is a ban on off-lead dogs to help keep the vulnerable deer safe during the May…
Everyone is encouraged to listen to London Fire Brigade firefighter, Georgina Mann, based at Twickenham fire station, share her expert knowledge and personal experiences about Public Sexual Harassment. The 19-minute long Talk Richmond episode can be listened to here or by searching for ‘Talk Richmond’ on your podcast application and downloading the latest episode. The conversation is in response to Sarah Everard’s death and the thousands of…
Richmond Council is inviting businesses and residents to support the borough’s effort to continue to become ‘Dementia Friendly’ by attending one of Age UK Richmond’s events this Dementia Action Week (17-23 May). A Dementia Friendly borough is an inclusive place where all residents affected by dementia are empowered and supported to live well. This is one of the Council’s key priorities, and businesses and organisations are strongly encouraged…
EU nationals living in the borough are reminded that there are less than 50 days to go until the deadline to apply for the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS). . Government figures show that 19,830 Richmond residents have submitted an EUSS application and, of these, 18,680 have been concluded. However, the Council believes that there…
A panel of senior clinicians will answer resident questions and discuss the misconceptions about COVID-19 vaccines regarding pregnancy, fertility and breastfeeding later this month. The free online event is on the 20 May at 6.30pm and is open to all residents across South West London. Residents who have any questions or concerns regarding the COVID-19…
A minke whale who became stranded along the River Thames in south-west London has been put down. Crowds gathered at Teddington Lock on Monday to spot the whale, thought to be between 10ft (3m) and 13ft (4m) long. Julia Cable, national co-ordinator at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue service said that due to its…
