Regular Groups and Activities
Richmond Carers Centre events
On this page you will find the programme of activities organised by Richmond Carers Centre between October 2025 and January 2026.
Please also take a look at our programme of workshops organised for carers.
Richmond Carers Centre runs a number of regular groups and activities, open to all adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre. This is a blended service offering both online and face-to-face sessions, details of which can be found below.
We are always developing our programme of groups and activities and we would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or ideas as this will help us in our planning. Please email support@richmondcarers.org
Our online sessions are run online using Zoom. When your place has been confirmed you will receive an email with a link to join the group along with instructions for using Zoom and information on how the group will work. If you are not familiar with Zoom, please do not worry as we are available to support you with this. Just let us know and we will be happy to guide you on how to use the platform.
Email support@richmondcarers.org to register your interest in any of the activities below.
Registering your interest is essential as activities and workshops are in high demand. Spaces are allocated fairly, with priority given to newly registered carers and carers that have not attended an activity before. Please note that all activities and workshops are for adult carers registered with Richmond Carers Centre only.
Where applicable, please specify your preferred time and date when registering your interest in any of our activities. Please allow 10 days for an initial response.
Activity programme – October 2025 to January 2026
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org
Coffee Mornings
Join us for a hot drink and friendly conversation with fellow carers. In November, we will be joined by Sonia from Trailblazers, an organisation that support people back into work. Sonia will introduce the service and answer your questions.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays 1st October, 5th November, 3rd December 2025 and 7th January 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Kew Gardens Trip
This monthly trip offers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the delights of Kew Gardens. Autumn is a good time to enjoy the autumn colours in the arboretum or seek shelter from the elements in the Palm House and galleries. We meet promptly to enter the gardens as a group.
10.30am-finish
Tuesdays 7th October, 18th November and 2nd December 2025 (please note there will be no visit in January 2026)
Venue: Kew Gardens
Social Evening
Join us for some refreshments and games whilst socialising with other carers.
6-8pm
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Art Club
Our art sessions explore a range of art mediums with the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and connect with other carers in a relaxed environment. The focus in October will be designing and painting a ceramic mug. For November, we will be designing and painting wooden coasters. The focus in December will be creating snowy Christmas mason jars. The focus for January is creating a doodle tile whilst setting intentions for the year to come. Materials will be provided, and you can take your artwork home after the session.
11am-1pm
Thursdays 16th October, 6th November, 4th December 2025 and 8th January 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Bath Bomb Making –with Lush
Join us for a bath bomb making activity, with skincare tips and advice with Lush. At the end of the session, you will have a handmade product and a goody bag to take home.
11am-1pm
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Coffee Morning for Parent Carers – with RUILS Family Matters
Come along and enjoy some refreshments whilst meeting other parent carers. For November’s coffee morning, we are pleased to welcome the Family Matters team from the RUILS, who will be on hand to share valuable insights and support. Please note that this activity is for carers of young people under the age of 25 only.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays 12th November 2025 and 14th January 2026
Venue: Marble Hill
Pizza and Paint for Young Adult Carers
Join us for an evening of canvas painting and pizza eating whilst chatting to other young adult carers. Please note that this activity is for young adult carers aged 18-25 only.
6-8pm
Wednesday 19th November 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Christmas at Kew
Join us for the annual festive celebration at Kew as we follow the magical light trails through the gardens. This is a ticketed activity for adult carers only with limited spaces; priority will be given to those who did not attend last year.
6pm-finish
Tuesday 25th November, Wednesday 3rd December and Thursday 4th December 2025
Venue: Kew Gardens
Calligraphy on Baubles
In this session, you will create a personalised bauble that you can give as a gift or keep for yourself. Using a quality brush pen which will be provided for use during the class, you will learn how calligraphy letters are formed, when to apply pressure and develop the techniques needed to create beautiful bespoke lettering. No experience is necessary; this activity promises to be an inspiring experience for all who seek to indulge in the beauty of the written word.
11am-1pm
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
The Woman in Black at Richmond Theatre
Join us for a spooky evening at the theatre as we enjoy the legendary stage production of Susan Hill’s classic ghost story. Believing he is cursed by a spectre, Arthur Kipp engages a young actor to help him tell the story of his terrifying encounter with the Woman in Black and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. Not for the faint-hearted, expect thrills and chills in this sensational show that has been enjoyed by over 7 million people worldwide. This production features some jumps, loud noises, and subjects which some people may find distressing.
7.30pm-finish
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Venue: Richmond
Christmas Wreath Making
Join us to create a wreath celebrating the festive season. Using a variety of materials, you will make a beautiful celebration of winter for your home whilst enjoying friendly company in this group activity.
11am-1pm
Thursdays 27th November and 18th December 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Chocolate Tasting – with Hotel Chocolat
During this guided tasting, you will explore the journey of chocolate from the tree to the bar, and sample delicious treats from different recipes to discover your perfect chocolate flavour. This activity promises to be a luxurious and festive treat.
11am-12noon
Tuesday 9th December 2025
Venue: Richmond
Christmas Social Evening
Join us for some festive refreshments and games whilst socialising with other carers. Santa hats encouraged.
6-8pm
Wednesday 17th December 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Nail Salon for Young Adult Carers
Treat yourself to a traditional manicure and polish in time for Christmas from a professional nail technician and enjoy a hot drink with other young adult carers. This activity is for young adult carers aged 18-25 years only.
10.30am-12noon
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Massages
Join us for a massage that will leave you feeling calm and centred. Our practitioner will help you to understand your body and give you some self-care tips to use at home as well. This is an acupressure massage performed through clothing that involves putting pressure on different parts of the body to encourage relaxation. Sessions are 20 minutes long. Please specify your preferred time when registering your interest.
10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am and 12noon
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Design and Disability at the V&A
Both a celebration and a call to action, this exhibition showcases the radical contributions of Disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent people and communities to design history and contemporary culture, from the 1940s to now.
11.30-finish (entry times are 11.30am and 12noon)
Thursday 29th January 2026
Venue: South Kensington
What would you like to see in our programme?
We are continuing to work on our programme of groups and activities and we would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions or ideas as this will help us in our planning. Please email support@richmondcarers.org or call 020 8867 2380.