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Council News
New reuse and repair hub, The Fixery opens its doors this Saturday!
As part of Repair Week, our brand-new repair and reuse community hub, The Fixery, will be opening its doors for the first time on Saturday (7 March). Based at the newly restored Grove Gardens Chapel in Richmond, The Fixery will be offering repair services, opportunities to refresh your wardrobe, pre-loved items and craft supplies, and the chance grab a coffee and snacks from our on-site café. Join us from 11am to 4pm for the launch event!
2026/27 garden waste subscriptions are now available
We are now accepting garden bin recycling subscriptions for 2026/27. You can make a quick and easy payment online via our website. If you are already a direct debit customer and wish to renew you do not need to do anything, as this will be automatically paid on 30 March 2026.
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Video of the Week
International Women's Day: Meet Gemma from FootyFit!
This International Women's Day, we're highlighting some of the fantastic local women running safe and welcoming sporting spaces where women and girls can get active, have fun and improve their overall wellbeing.
In this video we chat to Gemma Ali of FootyFit, the welcoming women's football group with sessions all around Richmond upon Thames. Hear all about her footballing journey, why she founded FootyFit, and just how much it means to her and the 100+ members joining in every week!
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What's Happening?
Kick off the start of spring with our free seed swap event
Residents are welcome to join our seed swapping day, organised organised by the Borough of Richmond Allotment Group and in partnership with the Council and Garden Organic. Join us on Saturday (7 March) from 11.30am to 2.30pm in York House to collect free seeds, swap seeds, browse a second hand tool sale, and connect with other local gardening lovers!
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Photo of the Week
Bushy Park, captured by Sue Lindenberg
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