Committee members of the Richmond Society joined other local groups in a discussion about the Thames and a short tour illustrating some of the environmental challenges.

We were fascinated to see this rare meteorological phenomenon in Richmond today. #SummerRain

This training exercise by @londonfire.bsky.social is a reminder of the need for safety and care in our precious environment this summer. www.london-fire.gov.uk/news/2025-ne...

There’s road resurfacing work in #Petersham overnight from tonight until Friday, 9pm until 5am. Road closures and diversions will be in place, including for bus routes 65 and 371 between #Kingston and #Richmond.

The Richmond Society is calling for action from @richmondcouncil.bsky.social to get repairs done at one of our best-known local monuments. The damage to the RSPCA Cattle Fountain on Richmond Hill happened last October; but there is still no word on when it will be put right.

We hugely enjoyed our garden party in the sunshine at Trumpeters’ House. If you’d like invitations to events like these, join the Richmond Society for just £10: richmondsociety.org.uk/join/ Photos by Ian McKenzie and Lizzie Danckwerts.

We’re looking forward to the Richmond Arts & Ideas festival later this month. Details here: richmondartsandideas.com

How do we keep our community safe? Richmond has comparatively low crime rates, but public involvement is needed to shape the strategy for the future. Read about the @LBRUT consultation, and check the statistics, on our website: www.richmondsociety.org.uk/richmond-com...

A revitalised #Richmond landmark. The Society commended the restoration of Richmond Station at its October 2023 awards event. The splendid art deco facade looks especially glamorous now at night. The next phase of the project is under way. Photograph: Louise Fluker

Members of the Richmond Society visited Asgill House, alongside the Thames, on the latest of Paul Velluet’s heritage walks. Asgill House is on the site of the old royal palace in Richmond upon Thames, and is thought to have been built around 1760.

We’re set up and ready to welcome you at this afternoon’s #Richmond Volunteer Fair. It’s open until 6pm at the Adult Community College in Parkshot. Come and say hello - and we have new volunteer roles available. @richmondcvs.bsky.social @richmondcouncil.bsky.social

Today! The Richmond Society will be there, and we have new volunteer roles on offer.

On a beautiful morning, we’re getting ready to welcome people to our stall at the #Richmond May Fair. There’s a great array of attractions on Richmond Green from 10am to 5pm today. Do come along and say hello.

The Society wants greater clarity from the Metropolitan Police about keeping Richmond Park safe after the decision to disband the Royal Parks policing team. See our Facebook page for more details: Facebook.com/TheRichmondSociety

We went to the Isabella Plantation in Richmond Park (London). Absolutely stunning 😍 🌱

Surveying the rather lovely Pembroke Lodge in Richmond Park. Took this picture with the City of London in the distance.

The #Richmond May Fair on Saturday May 10th is already shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year. New charity and business stalls, the usual barbecues, but also a wider range of international cuisine, plenty of entertainment, an amazing Dog Show and of course the Fun Fair.

We’re thrilled to see 7 heifers now grazing in Petersham Meadows. After no grazing in 2023, and a very small amount last year, this is a welcome move back to tradition. The Richmond Society is represented on the Petersham Meadows Advisory Group. Photos by Lizzie Danckwerts.

We’ll be there, and we hope you will too. richmondcvs.org.uk @richmondcvs.bsky.social

Planning the future transport needs of the borough is a tough job, and it’s better done if local residents feed in their views. Find out how to take part in the council’s survey, along with a couple of thoughts from us, on our website: www.richmondsociety.org.uk/have-your-sa...

The Richmond Society is made up of local residents who have been protecting and enhancing the natural and built environment of Richmond, south-west London, since 1957. Now we’re here on Bluesky and we’ll be posting regularly with news and views about #Richmond.