Community events

Join us for our fortnightly community drop-in sessions at our Castelnau Community Centre from 9.30am – 12pm.

When:

• Friday 17 July
• Friday 11 September
• Wednesday 23 September
• Wednesday 7 October
• Friday 23 October
• Wednesday 11 November
• Friday 27 November
• Wednesday 9 December

Where:

Castelnau Community Centre, 7 Stillingfleet Rd, London SW13

Citizens Advice are hosting monthly drop-in sessions at Hampton Hill, and we'll be there too from 10am–12pm.

When:

• Wednesday 15 July
• Wednesday 12 August
• Wednesday 16 September
• Wednesday 14 October
• Wednesday 18 November
• Wednesday 16 December

Where:

1st Floor, 94-102 High Street, Hampton Hill, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 1NY

Join us for drop-in sessions at Kingsnympton Youth and Community Centre.

When:

• Thursday 2 July, 11am – 2pm

Where: Kingsnympton Youth and Community Centre, Kingsnympton Park, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7RW

Clear out your bulky household items for free. We run our Mega Skip Days with Richmond Council, so you can get rid of large things that won't fit in your normal bin, like old furniture. Just bring them along on the day. Each skip is open from 9 to 11am, or until it's full, so it's best to come early.

Where:

• Saturday 4 July: Taylor Close (off High Street), Hampton Hill
• Saturday 18 July: Sheen Lane Centre car park

We host monthly drop-in sessions at Mortlake Hall on Wednesdays between 12pm - 3pm. 

When:

• Wednesday 1 July
• Wednesday 2 September
• Wednesday 23 September
• Wednesday 21 October
• Wednesday 4 November
• Wednesday 25 November
• Wednesday 2 December

Where:

Mortlake Hall, 30 Mullins Path, London SW14 8EZ

We have sessions hosted in collaboration with Achieving for Children's Parent Carer Champions Network (PCCN) at the Powerstation Youth Centre, 1–2.30pm.

When:

• Monday 6 July
• Monday 20 July

Where: Powerstation Youth Centre, 121A Mortlake High Street, Mortlake SW14 8SN

Drop in for a free day of activities for all ages. There's lots to try, from crafts and a hand massage to a Ham Lands photography exhibition and a community quiz. You can also get free health checks, including diabetes tests, from Ham Parade Pharmacy, available to the first 50 people from 2pm to 6pm.

Free cream teas, strawberries, tea and coffee are on offer throughout the day. Come for a single session or stay as long as you like. It's on Friday 10 July from 1pm to 6pm at St Richard's Church, Ashburnham Road, Ham, Richmond, TW10 7NL.

Bring the family to a programme of free activities at Ham Library and nearby outdoor spaces. There's lots to choose from, including storytelling walks, nature trails, craft sessions and a film and craft club. Some need booking and others are drop-ins.

Spend the day at a nature reserve that's usually closed to the public, opening for one day only and free for Hounslow residents. Kempton Nature Reserve is home to more than 160 species of birds. Enjoy a nature scavenger hunt, bird spotting, pond dipping and refreshments. It's on Saturday 18 July from 11am to 3pm at Nallhead Road and Main Street, Hanworth, TW13 6ST.

Sign up for a free course and learn to cook tasty, healthy food. It's open to adults at locations across the borough. Each session lasts ninety minutes, and you'll cook a meal to take home and enjoy.

Fancy trying something new? The Team England National Sports Weekend is your chance to give new sports and activities a go, with something for all the family. As Team England head to the Commonwealth Games this summer, it's your turn to have a try. The free sessions are open to everyone, whether or not you're a Better member. It's on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July at Pools on the Park, Old Deer Park, Twickenham Road, Richmond, TW9 2SF. You can book in advance on the Better UK app, so it's worth booking early to get a place.

Drop in any Friday to get free help with everyday things, all in one place. The All-in-One Hub brings local services together so you can get advice on money, work, health and housing in one visit. There's a community fridge, a hot meal, and free coffee too. It's at United Reformed Church, First Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5QA.

Free summer clothes and support in Twickenham
Come along to a friendly community day where you can pick up free summer clothes, have lunch and get a bit of support, all in one place. From 11am, browse the pre-loved rails and take home what you like, while stocks last.

A hot meal is served from midday, and there's a community fridge you're welcome to use. You'll also find free advice and support on the day, including Citizens Advice Richmond and an RHP drop-in for customers, plus a range of health and wellbeing services. It's on Friday 3 July, 11am to 2pm, at United Reformed Church, Twickenham.