Regular Groups and Activities
Richmond Carers Centre events
On this page you will find the programme of activities organised by Richmond Carers Centre in June 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 – July to August 2026
To book a place, please email support@richmondcarers.org
Coffee Morning – Your Monthly Pause
Take a real break from caring responsibilities and enjoy a warm drink (yes, hot chocolate is allowed at 10am), biscuits and easy conversation with other carers who understand. This friendly, monthly get-together is a chance to relax, feel less, connect and catch up with familiar faces (or meet new ones).
10.30am-12noon
Wednesdays 1st July and 5th August 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Art Club – Create, Relax, Connect
Our much-loved Art Club offers a welcoming space to switch off, get creative and enjoy good company. In July’s session, you will mosaic trivets with space to experiment and express yourself freely. August’s session will focus on box decoupaging. Materials are provided and no experience is needed, just a willingness to have a go.
11am-1pm
Thursdays 2nd July and 6th August 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Breakfast Social – Brunch and Banter
Start your day off right, with relaxed brunch, a drink and good conversation with fellow carers. Whether you fancy a full catch-up or simply a quieter morning in welcoming company, this social breakfast offers an easy-going space to unwind and connect.
10am-12noon
Tuesday 7th July 2026
Venue: Richmond
Kew Gardens – Walk and Talk
Enjoy the beauty of Kew Gardens in the best possible way. Walking and talking as a group offers both gentle exercise and meaningful connection, with the freedom to explore independently afterwards if you wish. Fresh air, seasonal colour and shared company make this monthly visit a favourite.
10.30am-finish
Tuesdays 7th July and 4th August 2026
Venue: Kew Gardens
Parent Carers Coffee Morning – A Space That Gets It
Connect with other parent carers in a relaxed and understanding environment. With hot drinks, conversation and shared experiences, this session offers support, solidarity and a chance to feel heard. Please note that this activity is for carers of young people under the age of 25 only.
10.30-12noon
Wednesday 8th July 2026
Venue: Marble Hill
Sip ‘n’ Paint – Coffee, Colour, Calm
Enjoy a creative coffee morning. This activity will be conversation focussed and a relaxed painting session. Using a selection of low-pressure paint-by-numbers options, this calming activity is all about switching off, slowing down and enjoying the process rather than focusing on perfection.
11.30-1pm
Thursday 9th July 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Summer Wreath Making – Create a Little Sunshine
Take a creative pause and enjoy a calming hands-on session celebrating the colours and themes of summer. Using seasonal materials and guided techniques, you will create your own decorative wreath while relaxing, chatting and spending time with fellow carers in a welcoming group setting.
12noon-2pm
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Meditation Group Session – Pause and Reset
Step away from the noise of everyday responsibilities and enjoy an hour focused entirely on calm and presence. Using a guided video this meditation session offers gentle mindfulness techniques designed to help you reconnect with the physical world, settle your thoughts and create space for stillness without anything overly spiritual.
1-2pm
Thursday 16th July 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Net-Walking – Walk, Talk, Connect
Enjoy fresh air, movement and meaningful conversation through this structured social walking session. With rotating discussion partners and conversation prompts along the route, Net-Walking is designed to make meeting others feel natural, engaging and enjoyable.
1-2pm
Tuesday 21st July 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Young Adult Carers’ Picnic – Sunshine and Switch-Offs
Take a break from responsibilities and enjoy a relaxed afternoon outdoors with other young adult carers. With food, conversation and space to unwind, this picnic is a chance to connect with people who understand while making the most of the summer atmosphere. This activity is for young adult carers aged 18-25 years only.
1-3pm
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Venue: Twickenham
Pilates – River Flow
Focus on your own wellbeing with a relaxing one-off Pilates session by the river. Through controlled movement and gentle strengthening exercises, this class is designed to improve balance, posture and mobility while giving you time to switch off and recharge.
10.30-11.30am
Wednesday 29th July 2026
Venue: Eel Pie Island
Paint Your Puzzle – Twist, Turn, Create
Get creative with an activity that combines art, puzzles and a bit of friendly challenge. You will design your own Rubik’s Cube before swapping puzzles with the group to test each other’s creations, ending the session with a unique keepsake to take home and share with family and friends.
10-11.30am
Thursday 30th July 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Value Habits – Small Steps, Big Shift
Reconnect with what matters most to you through practical, manageable daily habits. We don’t want big changes, we need small steps. This reflective session explores how identifying your personal values can help guide small actions that gradually build a life that feels more balanced, intentional and true to yourself.
10.30am-12noon
Tuesday 11th August 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Social Evening – Bingo Bash
Join us for another easy-going social evening with refreshments, laughter and a spot of Bingo to get everyone talking. Come along for company, connection and a bit of fun.
6-8pm
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Therapeutic Creative Writing – Words Between Us
Take time to reconnect with yourself and others through a guided creative writing session designed to build practical confidence and emotional resilience. Led by a therapeutic psychologist, this supportive workshop explores friendship, connection and self-expression through a mixture of visual and written prompts. Your writing will be playful, reflective and sometimes abstract.
10.30am-12.30pm
Thursday 13th August 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Sound Healing – Time to Reconnect
Step away from day-to-day pressures and enjoy a guided wellbeing experience focused on reflection, calm and self-care. Led by spiritual wellbeing practitioners, this relaxing group session offers space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and explore supportive techniques in a gentle and welcoming environment.
2-4pm
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Venue: Twickenham Green
Picnic in the Park – Food, Fresh Air, Friendship
Enjoy a relaxed summer afternoon outdoors with good food, fresh air and friendly company. This informal picnic is a chance to switch off from caring responsibilities, connect with others and make the most of the park setting at an easy-going social gathering.
12noon-2pm
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Venue: Richmond Park
Men’s Club – Cue the Competition
Enjoy some friendly competition and connect with other male carers over a relaxed pool tournament. Whether you are feeling competitive or simply there for the conversation, this social session allows you to drive change. Male carers are an underrepresented group, and we’d like you to be among those that are making a difference.
1-2.30pm
Wednesday 26th August 2026
Venue: Kingston
Theatre Tour – Behind the Curtain
Enjoy a chance to explore the fascinating inner workings of Richmond Theatre. This guided tour takes you behind the scenes to discover the history, stories and hidden spaces of the theatre in a relaxed and engaging group experience.
11am-12.30pm
Thursday 27th August 2026
Venue: Richmond
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.