The Richmond Society
@richmondsociety
We love Richmond ♥️ Join a proactive community of people who are passionate about looking after our town, its beautiful open spaces & fine buildings.
The Richmond Safe Space will now be available every Friday night from 8-11pm outside of Richmond Station, providing a safe space for women and girls, or anyone who is feeling vulnerable. If you're feeling in need of support when out and about, just look for our green marquee.
Our latest heritage walk featured the trees of Richmond with expert guides. If you’d like to be part of future events like this, click here for information about membership: richmondsociety.org.uk/join/ Photos by Ian McKenzie.
EMERGENCY ROADWORKS 🚧 @thameswater are attending an emergency water main repair in the carriageway of Richmond Hill outside 1-12 Glenmore House. Works are being carried out under a road closure with a local diversion in place. Estimated completion date TBC.
The Society opposes the plan by @metpoliceuk to close its front counter service in Twickenham. This means there will be no police station in the borough to report crime in person. We agree with @LBRUT that this is “deeply concerning and a major blow to local policing.”
We were fascinated to see this meteorological phenomenon in Richmond today. #SummerRain
The Met Police have decided to close the 24/7 front counter at Twickenham Police Station - the last front counter in #LBRuT. The Council has condemned the move, branding it deeply concerning and a major blow. Read Cllr @Gareth_Roberts_' statement here ⬇️ orlo.uk/IRsYu
It’s the #BigButterflyCount from today, 18th July, until the 10th August! Richmond Park‘s butterflies and moths have had a good year so far, so help us count them and put Richmond Park on the Big Butterfly Count map! More details here 🔗…erflycount.butterfly-conservation.org
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Torrential, thundery rain across parts of southeast England Saturday 0400 - 1100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Riverside hotspots throughout the borough are popular with people trying to cool off in hot weather. If you see someone struggling in the water, call 999 and head to your nearest emergency throwbag station (pictured). It could save a life. Learn more 👇 orlo.uk/mDb1L
We’re pleased to see action after the Society raised the issue of the RSPCA cattle fountain at the top of the Hill. The monument was badly damaged last October. @LBRUT has now arranged for the broken section to be taken away to prevent further damage and assess for repairs.
For #mothmonday a recent find in Richmond Park, the Green Forester Moth is a rare day flying moth. Sometimes described as the closest thing to a fairy in nature, this iridescent little gem can change colour from red in the morning to green in the afternoon! 📷Holly Foulds.
The Richmond Society is asking the developers of the site of the former Richmond Inn Hotel to make their future plans known. It’s currently an eyesore, and we want to know when remedial work will start.
This training exercise by @LondonFire is a reminder of the need for safety and care in our precious environment this summer. london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-news…
Did you know that while the spectacular Stag Beetle is in steep decline across much of Europe, London, and Richmond Park in particular, is a hotspot? Park summer evenings are a great time to see them. Record your Park Stag Beetle sightings- 🔗wildlondon.org.uk/campaigns/reco…
TEDDINGTON CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT - EARTH, WIND & CHOIR July 5th @LandmarkArts @Tedd_ChoralSoc & its Musical Director, Julian Collings, are delighted to announce their forthcoming concert, Earth, Wind and Choir: a musical celebration of Nature’s power: artsrichmond.org.uk/whats-on
Join us for a special excursion aboard @LordPeterHendy’s vintage Routemaster bus on 18 July. We’ll visit local heritage sites and iconic views, ending with a buffet. Tickets are available to our members and their guests only - membership is just £10. 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/vintage-rout…
It’s sad to see the iconic red telephone box on The Vineyard, recently restored by Richmond Council, has been vandalised. If you have any information on this kind of crime, call the @metpoliceuk via 101. If you want to report something to @LBRUT, call 020 8891 1141.
There’s road resurfacing work in Petersham this week from 9pm to 5am, Monday to Friday. Details here: richmond.gov.uk/news/news_june…
