The Royal Parks is on the lookout for up to 70 Volunteer Rangers to join Bushy and Richmond Parks. Recruitment for Volunteer Rangers opens on 21 November 2023, and the charity is keen to hear from friendly and chatty people who are passionate about the parks and want to inspire and educate visitors. Volunteers will…
We’ve got FOUR tickets to give away for the amazing Peter Pan show at Kingston’s Rose Theatre. This Christmas, an enchanting adventure and new version of the classic J.M.Barrie story is set to thrill theatre fans, young and old at The Rose. Award-winning writer Evan Placey adapts J.M. Barrie’s children’s classic in a brand-new version, with music and lyrics…
Teddington-based Ugo Monye joins expert panel for a SporTedd fund-raiser at the Wharf before the Rugby World Cup The former Harlequins and England rugby international turned pundit UGO MONYE, who lives in Teddington, is furious today after being the victim of a racist insult as he left the Premiership match between Exeter and Gloucester. Ugo,…
This year’s Santa Fun in Bushy Park in aid of Princess Alice Hospice will take place on Sunday, December 10th, it was announced today. The annual run, starting at 10am, usually attracts hundreds of ‘Santas’ including families with kids, prams and even dogs and raises thousands for the local Hospice. A similar run…
The new branch of the popular cafe and bakery Gail’s plans to open its doors in Broad Street for business next Thursday, (30th) Teddington Town can exclusively reveal today. Work has continued around the clock to prepare swiftly for the opening of the new site, which was briefly occupied by Planet Organic before it went…
Petition calls for toilets to be built at Teddington Pools playground A special petition has been launched calling on Richmond Council to provide toilet facilities for children at the playground near Teddington Pools. The campaign, started by Anna Hofecker-Tornoczki, states: “Teddington Pools Playground is an essential recreational area that caters to people of all ages,…
Richmond Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed community facilities to Ham, as part of the Ham Close regeneration scheme. Councillor Gareth Roberts, Leader of Richmond Council, said: “The redevelopment of Ham Close is a landmark scheme for our borough, but it’s not just about creating quality new homes for our residents, it’s also…
Hands of an elderly single man sitting alone at a table with Christmas cookies, coffee and festive decoration next to an empty chair. To help lift the spirits of local carers, Crossroads Care Richmond and Kingston upon Thames is running its Show an Act of Kindness this Christmas Appeal for a third…
PARK LANE STABLES PHOTO SPECIAL Stables team of architects Jenny Delenta (Office Manager) Sam Kamleh, Duncan Chapman, Stavroula Birda, and Damian Jakubek Aerial view of new look stables Reception room at refurbished stables Street view with modern new look Blending in – vision of refurbished stables in…
Richmond Council is investing more than ever to keep its roads and pavements in good condition. Over £5 million has been allocated this year to permanently repair potholes and resurface parts of its road network. Cllr Alexander Ehmann, Chair of the Council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee, said: “Investing in our roads and pavements is…
