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Image shows a stone pathway curving up the centre of a lush green garden. Either side of the light grey paved path are plants with leaves of all shapes, sizes, textures and greens. The path runs under a wooden frame covered in climbing plants. There is a high brick wall at the end of the path and a fence running along the left hand side.

7th June 2025 in Green Spaces

Shades of Green in the heart of Kew

Kew Society Head Gardener Anna Anderson opens her garden on July 6 as part of the National Garden Scheme. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how a small shade plot can be transformed into a green oasis.

Image shows a large black beetle in the centre crawling on dead roots and cut shoots. It has large deep red spiked pincers.

3rd June 2025 in Green Spaces, Environment

Endangered Stag Beetle found at Kew Gardens Station

An endangered stag beetle, spotted making its way down the steps of the subway at Kew Gardens Station, has been re-homed to a safer spot by Kew Society volunteers.

22nd May 2025 in Planning, News

Supermarket plans at Kew Retail park spark local debate

A planning application to convert the current Sports Direct unit at Kew Retail Park into a new food retail space has sparked mixed reactions from residents and local businesses and could offer a useful moment for wider community debate.

Image of Pensford Field conservation area showing a wildflower meadow and trees behind. An information board is in the foreground

2nd May 2025 in Environment

Pensford Field Update

Richmond Council publishes a Statutory Notice on the future of Pensford Field, Kew.

Image shows a winter scene with grey skies and a high river. The water appears a muddy colour. The path is collapsed and the river is flowing through the breach. We can see broken trees in the foreground and a grey metal barrier at the other side of the breach.

23rd April 2025 in Environment

Major repair works commence on Thames Towpath breach

Richmond Council announces that the major repair work at the Thames Towpath Breach has commenced and is due for completion summer 2025.

Image shows a section of tall brick wall. It appears very old. We can see multiple layers of brick and there is a gap between the outer and inner layers. Almost half of the inside layer is exposed. There are trees and shrubs along the top of the wall, with the stump of one cut down tree visible in the foreground

17th April 2025 in Environment, News

Exploring the history of the Kew Road Ha-ha, one brick at a time

Jess Vinings, Heritage Office for Habitats & Heritage, proves that the Kew Road Ha-ha doesn't just have an amusing name, rather it is steeped in history that is being uncovered one brick at a time.

8th April 2025 in Environment, Planning

Work continues at Thames Towpath breach

Work continues at the Thames towpath breach between Kew and Richmond. There will be no access for the public until summer 2025 at the earliest.

Image shows arch of railway bridge surrounded by metal safety barriers. There is a workman red and white triangle and a pedestrians this way arrow as well as danger keep out signs

6th April 2025 in Environment, News

Network Rail conduct investigation at Kew Railway Bridge

Network Rail contractors conduct investigation works at Kew Railway Bridge following cracks in the brickwork of the Grade II listed structure.

Image shows a black directional sign post showing the 3 twinned towns - fontainebleau 250 miles, Konstanz 500 miles and Richmond VA 3745 miles

6th April 2025 in Community, News

Celebrating 65 Years of Twinning!

Richmond upon Thames is set to celebrate a 65 years of twinning with Fontainebleau, France, and Konstanz, Germany, during a reaffirmation weekend from 6 to 8 June 2025.

Image shows the white apple blossom on the branches of a tree against a brilliant blue sky. The sky forms a triangle top left while the remainder of the image is white apple blossom

4th April 2025 in Green Spaces, Environment

Blossoms, blue skies and birds signal the arrival of spring!

Blossoms, blue skies and birds signal the arrival of spring! There's no time like the present to get out and about to see, hear and smell it!

Most of he image is a black and white street sign with the words Melliss Agenue. The sign is standing above a green hedge, in front of a pathway. We can see houses behind

3rd April 2025 in Environment, Planning

Community concerns rise over environmental impact of Elysian Residences Development on Melliss Avenue

The Elysian Residences development on Melliss Avenue in Kew has become a focal point for environmental discussions within the local community. Situated near the river, the project’s potential ecological impact has raised concerns among residents and environmental advocates. Background The...

Image shows 6 adults and children around a table crafting. They are working on t-shirts. There is glue, scissors, pieces of fabric and pens on the table

27th March 2025 in Environment, News

Celebrating World Water Day, one t-shirt at a time at the Kew Eco-Fair

More than 30 unwanted and unloved t-shirts were transformed into reuseable bags at the Kew Eco-Fair by children and adults alike. And what a lot of fun we all had!

News and updates

Shades of Green in the heart of Kew

Endangered Stag Beetle found at Kew Gardens Station

Supermarket plans at Kew Retail park spark local debate

Pensford Field Update

Major repair works commence on Thames Towpath breach

Exploring the history of the Kew Road Ha-ha, one brick at a time

Work continues at Thames Towpath breach

Network Rail conduct investigation at Kew Railway Bridge

Celebrating 65 Years of Twinning!

Blossoms, blue skies and birds signal the arrival of spring!

Community concerns rise over environmental impact of Elysian Residences Development on Melliss Avenue

Celebrating World Water Day, one t-shirt at a time at the Kew Eco-Fair

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