The Richmond Safe Space continues to be available on Friday and Saturday nights for anyone feeling unsafe or vulnerable on a night out to seek help.

Just look for the green marquee by Richmond Station between 9pm and 1am if you feel in need of support 🚉

If you are planning to vote by post in the London elections next week, be aware of some changes ✉️

From 2 May, you'll only able to hand in your own postal vote at a polling station or to the Civic Centre with a postal vote handling form.

Learn more ⬇️
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The annual Richmond Volunteer Fair is back at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College on Thursday 23 May!

The fair offers the chance to meet and connect with a diverse range of amazing local groups with who you could make a real difference.

Learn more and book your place ⬇️
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Tidying up your garden ahead of the summer?

From joining our garden waste recycling scheme to borrowing new gardening tools from the Library of Things, there are a range of things you can do to make tidying your green space easier 🍃

Find out more ⬇️
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The Kew Couch to 5K running group is returning from Mon 13 May to support another batch of new runners in taking on the NHS programme 🏃

Thanks to Active Richmond Fund support, all runs are totally free!

To get involved, contact [email protected] or call 020 8876 3545

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to apply for a microgrant to support your local climate action project 🌍

Grants of £100 - £500 are on offer to help get new green initiatives get off the ground or expand existing projects!

Apply by the end of TODAY (26 April) ⬇️
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Apply for our new microgrant scheme to support local climate action projects 🌍

Microgrants of £100 to £500 are available to help get new green initiatives get off the ground or grow an existing project!

Apply before the deadline TOMORROW (26 Apr) ⬇️
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Did you know there are 137 parks and open spaces in #LBRuT ?

If you're looking for a change of scene for a short walk or a peaceful sit down, try your nearest green space 🌳

Not sure where that is? Find your nearest park or open space on our website ⬇️
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Getting your home in order ahead of the summer months?

Before you get fully started, make sure you know exactly what to do with your unwanted items, where to recycle them, or how to dispose of them correctly ♻️

Find everything you need to know ⬇️
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Locals and visitors alike flock to Kew to enjoy the incredible Royal Botanic Gardens

But there is also a quaint village community brimming with independent businesses and a unique local shopping scene 🛒

Join local business owner Sally on a tour ⬇️
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Are you looking to set up a new community group, charity or social enterprise?

Join RichmondCVS's online session on Thu 6 June and learn about legal structures, leadership risks, case for support, and how to develop budgets!

Learn more and sign up ⬇️
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The next Finance, Policy and Resources Committee meeting is taking place this evening.

See the agenda here ➡️ orlo.uk/5CZSI

Tune in from 7pm here ➡️ orlo.uk/7qaaj

From 17-19 May, the Landmark Arts Centre Spring Art Fair will be open for residents to browse 65 stands displaying quality local art 🖼️

Find paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics and more to enjoy and to buy!

Book a ticket ⬇️
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On 20 May South West London and St George's NHS will bring together local health professionals, service users, carers & members of the public interested in the future of mental health.

The conference will take place from 10am-6pm at Trinity Conference Centre.

Register to attend ⬇️
orlo.uk/DUfAF

⚠️ Don’t forget to renew your Garden Waste contract!

If payment is not received by 3 May, we will not empty your bin. 

Renew your contract now ⬇️
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#RichmondRecycles ♻️

Do you help people to get fit or eat well through activities at your local organisation, charity or business?

Our Active Richmond Fund is still open, offering up to £5,000 in funding to help start or expand such activities!

Learn more and apply here ⬇️
orlo.uk/ovGjs

Spotted something that shouldn't be there or something that you think needs fixing?

Report it to us quickly and easily via the free My Richmond App, which puts all the Council services you might need at your fingertips 📲

Download it now ⬇️
orlo.uk/qhHzg

If you're aged 13-16 and live near East Twickenham, join the ETNA Centre's Pop-Up Youth Friday session from 7-9pm THIS FRIDAY (26 Apr)!

The session will involve board games, lively rounds of table tennis, a bubble tea masterclass and more 🏓

More info ⬇️
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Received a #CouncilTax digital reminder for your April payment? You can catch up with your payments online via our website here
richmond.gov.uk/paying_your_co…

Struggling to keep up with your payments? Contact the team to see what assistance may be available.
richmond.gov.uk/problems_with_…

Did you know what we recycle your food waste and turn it into energy and fertiliser?

This saves money and helps the environment 🌍

Find out all you need to know about recycling your food waste in #LBRuT ⬇️
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