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Visit The Fixery at Grove Gardens Chapel TODAY from 11am-4pm ⛪ Come and explore the beautiful space and learn all about making the most of what we have! More info ⬇️ orlo.uk/lLCwH
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The Richmond Safe Space is there for anyone who needs it every Friday from 8-11pm. If you're out watching the World Cup or just on an evening out and feel harassed, vulnerable or unsafe in the town centre, head to Richmond Station where you'll find friendly faces ready to help.
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ICYMI: There's been great progress made at the new Clarendon School site, which is due to open this autumn 🏗️ Once open, the school will provide up to 77 local children with special educational needs with the support they need, closer to home!
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Hear from Leader of the Council Cllr @gareth_roberts_ and Chair of our Education and Children's Services Committee, Cllr @juliacambridge1 More info here: orlo.uk/t2oDF

Find out about a new SEND school that will be opening in the borough soon.

Find out about a new SEND school that will be opening in the borough soon.

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Richmond Council retweeted
Richmond upon Thames Libraries@RichmondLibs
Jun 10
🔥 Love a good thriller? Join bestselling authors Ellery Lloyd & M.J. Arlidge with Claire Parkin for an evening of twists, suspense & unforgettable stories! 📚 📍 Twickenham Library 📅 Thu 9 July, 7–8pm 🎟️Buy tickets: richmond.gov.uk/richmondbook…
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Demolition, flood defence work, and now superstructure construction... Interested in what's happening on-site at Twickenham Riverside? Take a look at recent progress and the site as it is now from above in this drone footage 🚁
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Share your views, voice your dissent and hold the Council to account 🗣️ With committees getting back underway tonight, Cllr Gareth Roberts explains exactly how decisions are made in #LBRuT and how you can get involved! See all upcoming meetings here ⬇️ orlo.uk/IpgJA
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Our Transport and Air Quality Committee will be meeting tonight (9 June) Watch the meeting live from 7pm and give your feedback to the committee here 👉 orlo.uk/ZSSDm
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Richmond Council retweeted
Work Match@WorkMatchWrk
Jun 8
Check the latest Employment Related Free Training from #WorkMatch, open to residents of Wandsworth & Richmond in Images below👇👇👇 Includes ➡️Retail ➡️Construction ➡️Personal Dev ➡️Green Skills For details & to enrol or apply➡️shorturl.at/pO6Gh #WorkLocal #LIveLocal
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Join our free WhatsApp channel to get local news and important info directly to your phone, tablet or smart watch 📲 Click here to join ⬇️ orlo.uk/wDmgR
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The 150-year-old, Grove Gardens Chapel has been fully restored and is now back in community use ⛪ Come and explore the beautiful space at The Fixery every week, or come to the Richmond Sustainability Forum on 13 June! Find out more and book a spot ⬇️ orlo.uk/TPN6r
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REMINDER: Forest will become Richmond's official e-bike hire operator TOMORROW (1 June) 🚲 Find out more about the transition period and how this will impact your travel plans ⬇️ orlo.uk/5jbLw
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Installing solar panels can reduce your energy bills by an average of £1,000 per year ☀️ Richmond residents can get £500 off solar or battery installations! Watch this video to see how one Richmond homeowner has cut bills after installing solar ⬇️ orlo.uk/nKDKo
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Big changes are coming to e-bike hire on Monday 🚲 From 1 June, Forest will take over as Richmond's official operator and a phased transition will start. Find out more on exactly what's changing and when ⬇️ orlo.uk/knK95
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Want more radiant skin like Curie from Teddington? Consider quitting smoking! You’re four times more likely to quit with support. Take the first step this World No Tobacco Day (31 May) by contacting our free Stop Smoking Service ⬇️ orlo.uk/hAHpK
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Tomorrow is looking like it's going to be a sunny one ☀️ Please be aware of the dangers of jumping into the River Thames during the hot weather and share this information widely so we can all enjoy the river safely. ℹ️ crowd.in/65UlCl @rnli_teddington
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We called for a judicial review of Twickenham Police Station front counter closure, which has been refused by the High Court ❌ Read more and hear from the Leader of the Council ⬇️ orlo.uk/8EjH0 (1/2)
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The Council is frustrated by this decision, which leaves residents without a face-to-face counter and removes another visible part of local police presence. We'll continue standing up for you by pressing the Met and City Hall to properly recognise the needs of #LBRuT residents.
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Richmond Council retweeted
Work Match@WorkMatchWrk
May 27
Check this weeks' construction and Green Skills opportunities open to Richmond & Wandsworth residents in the images below👇👇, includes ➡️Apprenticeships ➡️Free training ➡️Jobs For details & to enrol or apply➡️shorturl.at/pO6Gh #WorkMatch #WorkLocal #LIveLocal
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Richmond Council retweeted
Community BlueScapes@CBluescapes
May 26
🌊Community BlueScapes Fair🌿 Free, family-friendly event in Barnes celebrating water, nature and community wellbeing 📆Saturday 20 June 🕙10am-1pm 📍OSO Arts Centre, Barnes, SW13 0LF Drop in anytime or register via Eventbrite: orlo.uk/6FdHq #CommunityBlueScapes
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