Your Community Centre Week 2026

Your Community Centre Week 2026 takes place from Monday 21 to Sunday 27 September 2026, celebrating the ten community centres across the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and the vital role they play in bringing people together, supporting wellbeing and strengthening local communities. It’s a chance to discover the wide range of activities, services and opportunities available for people of all ages, while celebrating the spaces that sit at the heart of neighbourhood life.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, learn a new skill, stay active, find support or simply enjoy spending time in your local community, there’s something for everyone. Throughout the week, we invite you to drop in, explore your local community centre, meet the people behind the scenes, and discover a new activity, group or service you might not have tried before.

Come along, see what’s on offer, and celebrate the heart of your community.

Your Community Centre Week 2025 was a wonderful celebration of community spirit, connection and dancing across the borough.

Between 22–28 September 2025, residents came together to enjoy a vibrant programme of events that showcased the heart and soul of local community centres. From lively dance sessions and seated discos to family-friendly Zumba and traditional tea dances, the week’s activities brought people of all ages together, encouraging movement, wellbeing and fun. Whether participants joined in a walking tango at Greenwood Community Centre or tried flamenco and line dancing at The Avenue Club in Kew, the programme truly reflected the rich diversity of offerings local centres provide.

The highlight of the week was the much-loved Vintage Routemaster Bus tours that invited the community to explore ten independent centres around Richmond upon Thames. These tours offered not just transport between hubs, but also live music, delicious locally sourced cream teas, and engaging commentary that brought the borough’s story to life. Residents had the chance to meet new friends, reconnect with neighbours and discover services and activities they might not have known were available right on their doorstep. It was a joyous reminder of how these spaces support wellbeing, reduce loneliness, and create a sense of belonging for so many