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Full of Life Fair 30 October: Free Day at Twickenham Stadium
Richmond's free fair for older residents and carers runs 10am to 3pm on Friday 30 October, with health checks, talks, a free café and a station shuttle.
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Planning
Richmond Planning From 1 Nov: Officers Decide Extensions
From 1 November, extensions and schemes of up to nine homes in Richmond can no longer go to Planning Committee, and councillor call-in ends. What changes.
Licensing
Crane & Tap Twickenham: Match-Day Drinks Bid Refused
Councillors refused the Crane & Tap's bid to drop its meal-only drinks rule on Twickenham stadium days, citing a September party. Appeal window: 21 days.
Business
The Shack Twickenham: Winding-Up Petition Heard 13 October
The company behind The Shack 68 on London Road faces a winding-up petition from its rescue-deal supervisor. A court hears it on 13 October; the bar is open.
Christmas
Richmond Christmas Markets 2026: Sparkle Fair 20 to 22 Nov
Richmond's Christmas markets start 7 November in Twickenham, then Small Steps 14 Nov, Sparkle 20 to 22 Nov and Orleans House's 60 pitches on 5 and 6 Dec.
Christmas
Santa's Grotto Near Richmond: Squire's, Carriage Rides, Kew
Squire's in Twickenham ran its grotto from 22 November to Christmas Eve at £10 a child. Carriage rides in Richmond Park from 5 December. Where to find Santa.
Twickenham
Heathfield PTA Gets £440 Tesco Cheque Towards Five Benches
Tesco Twickenham handed Heathfield's PTA £440 on 16 September, towards three backless benches in the reception playground and two curved ones for juniors.
Remembrance
Richmond Remembrance Sunday: 8 November, 82,000 at Rugby
Remembrance Sunday in Richmond falls on 8 November 2026, the same day 82,000 head to Twickenham for England v Australia. Here is what is fixed so far.
Roads
Richmond Roadworks: Utilities Face Charges From May 2027
Richmond wants to charge utilities for digging up its busiest roads at the busiest times, with charging from May 2027. Councillors vote on it on Monday.
Twickenham
Twickenham Match Days: Road Closures, 8 Nov to 28 Dec
Nine internationals on six days at Allianz Stadium from 8 November, then Big Game 18 on 28 December: kick-offs, road closures and parking zone hours.
Christmas
Richmond Christmas Lights: Twickenham 20 Nov, 6pm Switch-On
Twickenham lights up Friday 20 November: carols 4.30pm, Green tree 5pm, main switch-on 6pm by St Mary's. Teddington is 26 November; Richmond has no date yet.
What's On
Strawberry Hill Flower Festival: 10-13 Sept, £30 Adult
Four days of floral installations at Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham, 10 to 13 September, 9am to 5pm. Adult £30, under-14s £18, carers free, numbers capped.
Twickenham
Twickenham Depot Fire Started by Battery in Recycling Bank
A single battery in a paper and cardboard bank started the fire at Richmond's Twickenham depot on 14 August. Where to take batteries in the borough instead.