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📞 Apologies, but the main phone line at Twickenham Library is currently out of order. We're sorry for the delay in letting you know and for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve the issue. #TwickenhamLibrary #RichmondLibraries
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Get your child moving with our fun, friendly new coached junior badminton sessions at Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre 🏸 Drop in or book your child’s place today and let them discover the fun of badminton ⬇️ orlo.uk/xJ9YJ
A young boy in a black sports shirt hitting a shuttlecock with a badminton racket on an indoor court.

ALT A young boy in a black sports shirt hitting a shuttlecock with a badminton racket on an indoor court.

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Richmond Council retweeted
VisitRichmond@Visit_Richmond1Oct 7
Is something broken? Not for long! 🔧 Join us at The Fixery for The London Fixathon and help set a world record for the most items repaired in one day! @LBRUT 📅 Sat, Oct 10, 11 AM - 4 PM 📍 Grove Gardens Chapel 👉 shorturl.at/6uXG2
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📚 One afternoon. Two routes for your book. Join Richmond Reads for two expert panels on the traditional route and self-publishing. 📅 17 October | Twickenham Library Find out more and book: richmond.gov.uk/richmond_rea… #RichmondReads #AmWriting
Richmond Reads event graphic promoting two panels for aspiring authors. Text reads: “One Day, Two Publishing Perspectives. Thinking about getting published? Hear from two panels exploring different routes into print.” An illustrated bookshelf leads into two arrows pointing in different directions. Saturday 17 October at Twickenham Library. More details at richmond.gov.uk/richmond_reads.

ALT Richmond Reads event graphic promoting two panels for aspiring authors. Text reads: “One Day, Two Publishing Perspectives. Thinking about getting published? Hear from two panels exploring different routes into print.” An illustrated bookshelf leads into two arrows pointing in different directions. Saturday 17 October at Twickenham Library. More details at richmond.gov.uk/richmond_reads.

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Richmond Council retweeted
VisitRichmond@Visit_Richmond1Sep 20
Come join us at the Cargo Bike Festival! You can try out a cargo bike, grab yourself a bite, listen to good music or get your face painted, there is something for everyone! We are here until 4pm!
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Richmond Council retweeted
Community BlueScapes@CBluescapesSep 17
You might have spotted the reedbeds on Barnes Common, but did you know they're much more than just tall grasses beside the water? Reedbeds: 🐦 Provide food and shelter for wildlife 🌊 Improve water quality 💪 Help the area become more resilient to flooding. #FCERMStrategy
A small pond covered in green algae, surrounded by reedbeds and a large weeping willow tree under a clear blue sky.

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Need help using your tablet or mobile phone? Visit our Digital Drop-ins: 📍 Twickenham: 21 Sept, 10.30am 📍 Hampton: 22 Sept, 10.30am 📍 East Sheen: 23 Sept, 11.45am 📍 Whitton: 24 Sept, 10.30am 📍 Hampton Hill: 25 Sept, 10.30am No booking required. Just bring your device!
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Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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We're now taking bookings for Active Hampton’s brand-new programme of sports courses, which get started on Tuesday 8 September 🏸 Available activities include walking football, badminton and pickleball! Find out more ⬇️ orlo.uk/KIcXf
An older woman and man playing pickleball on an indoor court, with a yellow ball in mid-air between them.

ALT An older woman and man playing pickleball on an indoor court, with a yellow ball in mid-air between them.

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Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting London & South East England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏊‍♂️ Richmond is one of the most active boroughs in the country – but we want to do even more to help everyone get moving more! Let us know what's working, what could be better, and what would help you move more. Have your say 👇 orlo.uk/6Xn5z
Six Team Richmond young male runners in matching orange shirts and black shorts pose together wearing race bibs and finisher medals.

ALT Six Team Richmond young male runners in matching orange shirts and black shorts pose together wearing race bibs and finisher medals.

Two couples dancing together at the Full of Life Fair at Twickenham Stadium

ALT Two couples dancing together at the Full of Life Fair at Twickenham Stadium

A woman and child riding a teal electric cargo bike at the Richmond Cargo Bike Fair in Old Deer Park with a fire engine in the background.

ALT A woman and child riding a teal electric cargo bike at the Richmond Cargo Bike Fair in Old Deer Park with a fire engine in the background.

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Richmond Council retweeted
Community BlueScapes@CBluescapesAug 19
Work is underway to transform the Castelnau Community Centre garden into a greener, more flood-resilient space 💦🌱 Permeable paving is being installed to help rainwater soak into the ground, reducing surface water run-off and creating a low-maintenance area for the community
Newly laid permeable paving running alongside the Castelnau Community Centre

ALT Newly laid permeable paving running alongside the Castelnau Community Centre

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Richmond Council retweeted
Community BlueScapes@CBluescapesAug 18
🌧️ What are SuDS? Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) help manage rainwater naturally, slowing the flow before it reaches drains and waterways. They can: 💧 Reduce surface water flood risk 🌱 Filter pollutants and improve water quality 🦋 Create habitats for wildlife #SuDS
An adult and three school children in red jumpers gardening together in a downpipe planter

ALT An adult and three school children in red jumpers gardening together in a downpipe planter

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Due to technical issues, Teddington Library has no Wi-Fi or public PCs available today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre are hosting a junior badminton open day 🏸 Children aged 8-15 years can attend a free coaching sessions being on 5 September. Drop in or pre-booked up to 6 days in advance to secure your free space! Find out more 👇 orlo.uk/J1dW8
Two white shuttlecocks on a badminton racket against a cyan background with a date banner in the corner saying Saturday 5 September 2026

ALT Two white shuttlecocks on a badminton racket against a cyan background with a date banner in the corner saying Saturday 5 September 2026

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Richmond Council retweeted
Work Match@WorkMatchWrkAug 17
Check images below for this weeks' list of Free Employment related Training for Richmond & Wandsworth residents👇👇 ➡️Construction ➡️CSCS ➡️Digital skills ➡️Food safety ➡️Self Improvement For details & to enrol or apply➡️shorturl.at/pO6Gh #WorkMatch #WorkLocal #LIveLocal
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Have your say on activities at your local sports and fitness centre 💬 Complete our short survey by 30 September and help shape future activities at Council-managed centres. Find out more and share your views 👇 orlo.uk/rKZlJ
A group of six people walking and chatting together across an indoor sports hall floor after a fitness class.

ALT A group of six people walking and chatting together across an indoor sports hall floor after a fitness class.

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Richmond Council retweeted
AfCinfoKingstonRichmond@AforC_infoAug 14
Check out the ‘skills for starting school’ collection on the CBeebies Parenting website for free, expert advice and activity ideas to grow children’s independence and support their development. bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/… @LBRUT @RBKingston
on the left, an image of parents reading to their child, on the right, a yellow background with the text: CBeebies Parenting website

ALT on the left, an image of parents reading to their child, on the right, a yellow background with the text: CBeebies Parenting website

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Help shape the future of sport and physical activity in Richmond upon Thames! We're gathering feedback about your experiences of being active, including what motivates you, what barriers you face and how opportunities could be improved. 🔗 orlo.uk/hSTQH
A smiling young girl in a white karate uniform standing with her arms crossed in a martial arts class.

ALT A smiling young girl in a white karate uniform standing with her arms crossed in a martial arts class.

Two women celebrating with a high-five on an indoor pickleball court.

ALT Two women celebrating with a high-five on an indoor pickleball court.

A physiotherapist guiding an older man during a cable exercise in a gym.

ALT A physiotherapist guiding an older man during a cable exercise in a gym.

Two women laughing and dancing in a fitness class, surrounded by other participants in a bright studio.

ALT Two women laughing and dancing in a fitness class, surrounded by other participants in a bright studio.

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Richmond Council retweeted
Community BlueScapes@CBluescapesAug 10
🌿 A pair of kingfishers have been spotted downstream of the Beverley Brook - and they may pass through Barnes Green too Our river restoration project is helping bring wildlife like this back. Let us know if you spot one!⚡💧 #Kingfisher #CommunityBlueScapes #FCERMStrategy
A vibrant common kingfisher perched on a branch, shown in a close-up and a wider habitat view.

ALT A vibrant common kingfisher perched on a branch, shown in a close-up and a wider habitat view.

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