Arts Richmond

The umbrella body worth knowing if you want a route into the wider arts scene. It's a voluntary organisation and independent charity with over 100 affiliated societies across the borough, representing the voluntary arts sector on the council's Arts Advisory Forum. They publish 11 newsletters.

Borough of Twickenham Local History Society

A local society focused on Hampton, Whitton, Teddington and Twickenham. Formed in April 1962, it brings together people interested in local history across the area.

Richmond & Twickenham Photographic Society (RTPS)

One of the oldest and largest societies in Surrey and the South East. Monthly competitions, talks and special interest groups.

Richmond Local History Society

Explore the history of Richmond, Kew, Petersham and Ham. The society publishes the award-winning Richmond History journal, and runs well-attended talks and walks.

Richmond upon Thames u3a

Active groups include garden enthusiasts, several history strands ("History Behind the Headlines"), and language conversation groups, meeting weekly to monthly across the borough.

Teddington Wine Society

Tastings, tours and masterclasses.

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The Richmond Society

A civic society that connects to the Museum of Richmond, Richmond Archaeological Society, the River Thames Society, Habitats and Heritage, and Richmond & Twickenham Friends of the Earth, among others.

Whitton Photographic Club

The club is based at Whitton Community Centre.