Vaccines offer the best protection for children against many common and preventable illnesses, like #Measles. Check your child is up to date & contact your GP practice to book any catch-up doses before they go #BackToSchool. More info: nhs.uk/childhoodvacci…

The next Health and Wellbeing Board meeting taking place today (2 September). See the agenda here ➡️ orlo.uk/lXM53 Log on from 1.30pm here ➡ orlo.uk/xTsp4

This week is #KnowYourNumbersWeek ❤️ Get a FREE NHS Health Check to better understand your blood pressure and reduce risk of heart problems in the future. They're available in many #LBRuT pharmacies! Learn more here orlo.uk/B7MYJ

Are you tired of dirty air? Help us do something about it! This month, we're marking #CarFreeDay by asking residents to leave their cars at home and explore active travel options instead 🚲 Learn more about active travel and clean air in #LBRuT ⬇️ orlo.uk/lAdJo

The #FullOfLife Fair is back on 27 September 🎉 Enjoy 70+ stalls and activities run by local organisations with advice and info on services around #LBRuT. There will also be FREE refreshments to enjoy at our all-day cafe! Register to come now ⬇️ orlo.uk/2m8E1

Simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference in lowering your risk of developing serious health problems.  This includes getting a free NHS Health Check ✅ Aged 40-74? Find out if you're eligible and book a quick appointment ⬇️ orlo.uk/IhnO4 #KnowYourNumbers

Are you inspired by the #Paralympics, want to get moving more but feel a little bit nervous about it? Find gentle exercises around #LBRuT and the many local amenities available that will ensure you stay comfortable while out and about 🚶 Learn more ⬇️ orlo.uk/qflis

We'll be hosting the reaffirmation of Richmond's twinning with Konstanz and Fontainebleau in 2025 🇩🇪🇫🇷 Any local groups, societies, businesses or other organisations can join in the festivities! Learn more at our info evening on Monday 9 September ⬇️ orlo.uk/890yD

From 9-15 Sep, #AskAboutAsthma returns to raise awareness on children and young people’s asthma and how air pollution can cause attacks. This year’s campaign theme is ‘helping children and young people with asthma to live their best lives’. Read more ⬇️ orlo.uk/cO5lg

The Grade II listed York House is a true historical gem, dating back to the 17th Century! Explore the history of the house at our upcoming #KnowYourPlace Heritage Festival talk from 7-8pm on 10 September at Twickenham Library 🗣️ Book here now ⬇️ orlo.uk/VEL3x

The Teddington Library Community Garden has been given a ‘Love Where You Live’ award ♥️ The award comes for the garden and volunteers providing health and wellbeing benefits to the community through horticulture! Read more on the award and garden here ⬇️ orlo.uk/7oYDp

Save money and get things done with Library of Things ✅ "I spent my day shampooing all my carpets. Delighted with the end result! A very efficient service from booking, collecting and returning the cleaner. Great idea!" Start borrowing things today ⬇️ orlo.uk/7oePd

New registration requirements now mean that bird keepers have to register their birds and update their records annually 🐦 These new measures aim to protect the poultry industry from future bird flu outbreaks. Learn more here ⬇️ orlo.uk/VOSJ1

"I bought a sad-looking antique bureau covered in old yellowing varnish. I borrowed a hand sander to sand all the old varnish off, cleaned the brass and oiled the wood and now I love it!" Get borrowing from Twickenham's Library of Things ⬇️ orlo.uk/ti8aR #ZeroWasteWeek

This Sunday, earth-friendly Green Gazelles Rugby Club will be hosting the Big Green Clash to kick climate change into touch 🏉 As well as the match, there'll be fun games for the kids and a family-friendly eco-village! Learn more and book tickets ⬇️ orlo.uk/MxYDW

Get your voice heard at our next Community Conversation event 🗣️ We're inviting you to join us at York House on 24 September to talk about the issues that matter most to you with the Leader of the Council and other key decision-makers. Register now ⬇️ orlo.uk/ILTbK

#ZeroWasteWeek is the perfect time to explore how we can reduce landfill waste and boost our recycling efforts! Join Traid's Closet Clear-out Challenge by picking out stuff to donate and booking a free home collection 🚛 Read more and get involved ⬇️ orlo.uk/Gu209

The Women's Rugby World Cup is coming to England next year! The tournament will provide a great opportunity to celebrate women’s sport, and for local residents to get involved in the game that is so popular here 🏉 Read more and declare your interest ⬇️ orlo.uk/o0H8A

Find out how your local group, society, business or organisation can join the festivities when we host the reaffirmation of Richmond's twinning with Konstanz and Fontainebleau next year 🇩🇪🇫🇷 Attend our information evening on Monday 9 September ⬇️ orlo.uk/Vaeg5

We need more entries to our Photo of the Week competition on Instagram 📸 Broma was chosen as this week's winner with this shot in Bushy Park 🌄 Winners feature both on our feed and in our e-newsletter! Send us your favourite #LBRuT snaps to enter ⬇️ orlo.uk/EYFcF