London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Give your items a second life at this weekend's Twickenham Repair Café 🛠️

Pop in to St Margaret's Church Hall between 10.30 and 1pm on Saturday (16 May)!

More info ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/tHUbS

If you know someone that's paid to work in care and always goes that extra mile, put them forward for a Dignity in Care Award 🏆

If someone in your world fits the bill, nominate them by Friday 22 May.

Get more information here ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/YZII6

155 Kew locals learned how to save a life with CPR when the London Ambulance Service visited St Luke's Church last month ❤️

If you want to learn this crucial skill, they'll be offering free CPR training again at St Luke's Church on 28 May !

Find out more and book a free slot - LAST FEW REMAINING ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/KjPgy

Learn all about making what we've already got last longer at the next Richmond Sustainability Forum 🌍

We'll be at Richmond's Grove Gardens Chapel from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 13 June alongside passionate experts for a series of lightning talks, bustling workshops and the usual offerings from The Fixery!

Find more info and reserve your free spot ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/of1EV

Get involved with National Walking Month by joining our regular, volunteer-led Health Walks 🚶

Our walks are friendly, welcoming and empowering, suitable for people of all abilities, and are a great opportunity to discover new places and meet new people!

Find out more and see a full timetable ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/Ry3o9

This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is 'take action' 🧠

Raising awareness is important, but taking action is vital, not just for ourselves or for someone else, but for all of us!

The building blocks to good mental wellbeing include quality routines for sleep, nutrition and physical exercise, as well as those all-important early conversations.

If you're feeling in need of support, find local mental health services in here ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/nmtdt

Does your child's school do great work or have big ideas on green initiatives?

Climate Action Microgrants of £100-£500 are available for schools to support this work and get more young people involved in looking after the planet!

St Mary's & St Peter's CofE Primary School used theirs to build a new Green Leaf Garden, while St Richard's CE Primary School kickstarted their Generation Veg Gardening Club 🪴

Find out more and apply by Friday 22 May ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/k6iLI

If you’re looking to keep the little ones entertained during the school holidays or want to help them try something new, our leisure centres offer plenty of ways for young people to stay active, build confidence and have fun with friends and family!

Find out more ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/0vH7n

Fed up of getting stuck in traffic driving the kids around?

Come and chat to local parents Vine Road Rec in Barnes on 15 May from 3-5pm about how cargo bikes could revolutionise your family journey 🚲

Find out more ⬇️
https://orlo.uk/AlWgd

Want to explore a different green space? Short Lots allotments will be open to the public from 2 to 5pm next Sunday 17 May 🌿

This is a great opportunity to visit these beautiful riverside allotments, see what's growing, buy some locally-raised plants and grab a cake and refreshments!