More important than ever - please sign the petition to Keep Bushy Park free for everyone.

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It's not only humans who need to get a haircut before Lockdown 2! The Friends of HW Library were out this morning giving our lovely lavenders their autumn trim. fhwl.org. If you need to book a haircut before Thursday check @mphair and The Jolly Barber

Lest We Forget. On Remembrance Sunday, take some time to learn about Hampton Wick's WW1 war heroes at hwremembers.org.uk

Our library may still be closed but the Friends' Gardening Gang continues to keep things tidy, although social distancing lends a touch of Reservoir Dogs to this picture.

Need we say more? Libraries need Friends, and friends, more than ever.

Where next for our Libraries? Take part in Richmond Council's review of cultural services across the borough - stand up for our Libraries! Closes 23 Feb. bit.ly/3tqnfGt or hamptonwick.org.uk. @lovehamptonwick Teddington Society The Library Campaign OneRichmond

Good news! The work to improve facilities at Hampton Wick Library and Bullen Hall starts tomorrow! fhwl.org.uk Should be finished early May, in time for the gradual ending of lockdown and a much-needed return to community and social activities :-) @lovehamptonwick

Hampton Wick Library needs you! Thanks to the refurb project, the Library (when it re-opens) will be able to stay open thro' lunchtimes - but only if we can find volunteers to help 12 - 2pm. fhwl.org.uk Can you spare 2 hours once a week or two? @lovehamptonwick

After 16 months, Hampton Wick Library is open again! The Friends' gardening gang has been in to tidy up so everything's looking lovely. See you soon. fhwl.org.uk

It's raining - but Hampton Wick Library is open :-) Why not take the kids along to see the new photo exhibition - it's all about dogs! Open 9.30 - 4pm (closed 12.30 to 1.30 for lunch). Pls wear a face covering.

It's September, so it's time for the Richmond Know Your Place Heritage Festival! Check our website for a range of talks, walks, and exhibitions, taking place both online and in person in our wonderful borough. ow.ly/k6D550G293V

Have you seen the plans for Kingston Bridge House? Far too tall (a precedent?), no parking for 89 new flats, a muddled and mundane design that's not good enough for this high profile site. Get your comments in to the council before Friday. hamptonwick.org.uk

Would you like a job at the Library? LBRuT are hiring Library Assistants to work in libraries across the borough. bit.ly/3hHVXqC

Good news: council is investing in new fire / intruder alarm systems at HW Library. Less good news: Library has to close for 4 weeks from 18th Oct while work is underway. Stock up on your books this week (open Weds, Fri & Sat as usual). fhwl.org.uk

There's still time to stock up with some good books for Christmas. Hampton Wick Library is open today until 6pm and then again on Christmas Eve from 10am til lunchtime. Best-selling and classic novels, biographies, recipe books and of course loads of kids' books - all free!

A FREE online International Women's Day event from our Libraries department: Poetry anthologist Ana Sampson. "A collection to stir the blood and resonate in the bones" says The Guardian. Tues 8th March. Book online here bit.ly/35OPh78

Great news - Hampton Wick Library is now open all day (no lunchtime closing!) on Wednesdays and Fridays. Doors are open from 10am to 6pm.

Please help at Hampton Wick's Remembrance Sunday on 13th November. bit.ly/3UfW4us Can you volunteer to help as a marshal for the procession? Please Reply or email [email protected]. Teddington & HWick Community Engagement Team (Richmond Council) Cllr Jim Millard 🔶 🇺🇦 Emma Durnford 💙🇺🇦 #FBPE The Foresters Arms

Always a fab HWick community event and it's FREE! Pls retweet and do come along on Weds! bit.ly/3FJhNGI Teddington & HWick Emma Durnford 💙🇺🇦 #FBPE PetraFlemingLD 🔶️🔶️🔶️ Cllr Jim Millard 🔶 🇺🇦 @swanhamptonwick MPHair jolly barber