Regular Groups and Activities
Richmond Carers Centre events
On this page you will find the programme of activities organised by Richmond Carers Centre between January and March 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 – January to March 2026
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org
Coffee Mornings
Join us for a hot drink and friendly conversation with fellow carers.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays 7th January, 4th February and 4th March 2026
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. Materials will be provided and you can take your artwork home after the session. The focus for January is creating a doodle tile whilst setting intentions for the year to come. February’s session will involve painting springtime flowers in watercolour. March’s session will involve experimenting with colour using polystyrene sheet monoprinting.
11am-1pm
Thursdays 8th January, 12th February and 5th March 2026
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 14th January and 18th March 2026
Venue: Marble Hill
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
Kew Gardens Trip
This monthly trip offers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the delights of Kew Gardens. Spot early spring bulbs emerging and shelter from the elements in the glasshouses and galleries. We have a limited number of admissions to Kew Gardens per year. Therefore, it is essential that you book with us and arrive on time.
10.30am-finish
Tuesdays 3rd February and 3rd March 2026 (please note there will be no visit in January 2026)
Venue: Kew Gardens
Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens
Beat the winter blues with a tropical trip to the annual Orchids festival at Kew Gardens. General admission is included, so feel free to explore Kew Gardens after the exhibition.
10.30am-finish
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Venue: Kew Gardens
Bingo Social Evening
Join us for some refreshments and nibbles whilst socialising with other carers over a game of bingo.
6-8pm
Wednesday 11th February 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Chiswick House Tour
Join us for a guided tour of Chiswick House and learn about the history of these historical grounds.
11.30am-finish
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Venue: Chiswick House
Ikebana Flower Arranging
Ikebana is the historical Japanese art of flower arranging. In this session, you will learn about this beautiful art form and have a go at making your own arrangements from fresh materials provided. This promises to be a calming and restorative activity.
11am-1pm
Thursday 26th February 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Pilates
Pilates is a low impact exercise that helps to improve your body’s strength and balance while using breathing techniques to control your movement. Our sessions are suitable for any ability and no previous experience is needed. The tutor will adapt the exercises to accommodate any injuries or physical restrictions. N.B. This is a 6-week course, you should aim to attend all 6 sessions.
10.30-11.45am
Wednesdays 18th and 25th February, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th March 2026
Venue: Eel Pie Island
Lunch Social
Join us for a delicious lunch and a chance to chat with other carers.
12noon-2.30pm
Thursday 19th March 2026
Venue: Twickenham
Easter Wreath Making
Join us to create an Easter wreath using a range of materials including flowers and ribbons. You will have the opportunity to be creative and make a beautiful piece for your home.
11am-1pm
Tuesdays 17th and 24th March 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
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.