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 2025.
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 – March to May 2025
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org
Kew Gardens Trip
This monthly trip offers the opportunity to explore and enjoy the delights of Kew Gardens. We meet promptly to enter the gardens as a group.
10.30am-finish
Tuesdays 4th March, 1st April and 6th May 2025
Venue: Kew Gardens
Coffee Mornings
Join us for a hot drink and friendly conversation with fellow carers.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays 5th March, 2nd April and 7th May 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. Join us to create an Easter Wreath during our April session, using a variety of materials including flowers and ribbons. You will have the opportunity to be creative and make a beautiful piece for your home. For May, we will be designing and decorating a porcelain plant pot ready for Spring. Materials will be provided and carers can take their artwork home after the session.
11am-1pm, Thursday 6th March 2025
12.30pm-2.30pm, Thursday 3rd April 2025
11am-1pm, Thursday 1st May 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Ham House
We are pleased to offer monthly visits to Ham House, one of the grandest Stuart houses in England. As well as the historic house and gardens, the estate includes a café and bookshop. Our volunteer will be at the café from 11am, should you wish to purchase refreshments before exploring the estate.
11am-1pm
Fridays 7th March, 4th April and 2nd May 2025
Venue: Ham House
Craft Session for Young Adult Carers and Parent Carers
In this session we will use dried flowers to decorate a tealight holder. Materials will be provided, and carers can take their artwork home after the session. Please note this session is for young adult carers aged 17-25 and carers for young people under 25 years of age only.
11am-1pm
Wednesday 11th March 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Lush Bath Bomb Making
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 to take home.
11am-1pm
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Creative Writing
Writing can be a great way to express yourself and release some tension. In this relaxed session, we will share our inspirations and have a go at writing our own short piece or poem. No experience necessary. Just come along, enjoy some refreshments, and have some fun.
5.30-7pm
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Coffee Mornings for Parent Carers
Come along and enjoy some refreshments whilst meeting other parent carers. We will be joined by the Family Matters team from Ruils who will be able to tell you about their service and the support they can provide to parent carers. Please note that this activity is for carers of children under the age of 25 only.
10.30am-12noon
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Venue: Marble Hill
Social Evening
Join us for some refreshments and games whilst socialising with other carers.
6pm-8pm
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Calligraphy
Whether you are a seasoned calligrapher or a complete beginner, this workshop welcomes all skill levels. 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. This brush pen calligraphy workshop promises to be an inspiring and unforgettable experience for all who seek to indulge in the beauty of the written word.
11am-1pm
Thursday 24th April 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Freehand Embroidery for Beginners
Try your hand at embroidery in this class for beginners at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College, exclusively for members of Richmond Carers Centre. By the end of the session, you will understand the materials required and be able to confidently use a range of embroidery techniques. Details of how to enrol with the college will be shared nearer to the date.
10am-12noon
Friday 25th April 2025
Venue: Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Craft Session for Young Adult Carers and Parent Carers
In this session we will be painting a canvas tote bag. Materials will be provided, and carers can take their artwork home after the session. Please note this session is for young adult carers aged 18-25 and carers for young people under 25 years of age only.
10.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 8th May 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Painting and Drawing Flowers
Have a go at drawing and painting in this activity at Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College, exclusively for members of Richmond Carers Centre. In this session, you will learn how to arrange your subject and practise a range of drawing and painting techniques. Details of how to enrol with the college will be shared nearer to the date.
10am-12noon
Monday 12th May 2025
Venue: Richmond
Perfume Making
Sarah McCartney is the founder and perfumer of 4160Tuesdays, the award winning artisan perfumery based in Hammersmith. She will be bringing her professional perfumery materials and share her secrets to help you make your own original fragrance. All equipment and materials are provided and no experience is necessary. By the end of the session, you will have made your own perfume to take home.
12am-2pm
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Venue: Twickenham Green
Fulham Palace Tour
Join us for a tour of historic Fulham Palace, home to the Bishops of London for over 1300 years. This guided tour will cover the history of the palace and the bishops, and include visiting the Tudor great hall, the Victorian chapel, and the gardens. To mark Dementia Action Week, spaces on this activity will be prioritised for those caring for a person living with dementia.
11.30am-1pm
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Venue: Fulham
Eel Pie Island Museum Tour
Come and discover the fascinating history of Eel Pie Island. On this tour you will learn about the island’s musical heritage, its historic boatyards, and find out more about some of creative and inventive people who have made the island their home.
10.30am-12noon
Thursday 29th May 2025
Venue: Twickenham
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.
