What's On in Richmond upon Thames - Summer Fairs

Last weekend Mamta and Lynette enjoyed Chestnut Sunday and Richmond May Fair. Inspired by these great events we thought we'd look forward to the borough's Village Summer Fairs and public events. This is just a slice of the action, there is so much more going on in London's most attractive borough!  The beautiful Royal parks, historic houses, theatres, museums & galleries all have their own events so please take a look at the Visit Richmond site to find out more: www.visitrichmond.co.uk

Hampton Fun Day -  Sat 17 May 12 - 6pm - Top Field above Hampton Football Club 

The 4^th annual Fun Day is set to be even bigger & better than last year with fun for the whole family. You can enjoy rides, bouncy castles, games, pony rides, a craft area & plenty of different stalls.  Listen to some great Live Music whilst sampling some of the wonderful food on offer in the covered 'Cafe / Picnic area' (we're hoping for a sunny day) or in the beer tent! £1 entry. 

HANDS Charities Fair - Bank Holiday Monday 26 May - Twickenham Green 10 – 3pm

With over 75 charity stalls selling crafts, plants, gifts, bric-a-brac, toys, home-made cakes & refreshments, a barbecue & amusements for children, come & support your local charities & voluntary organisations! The Mayor of Richmond will begin a tour of the stalls at 11am. 

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‘A Spring in Our Step’ 29 May at Hampton Youth Project 11 - 3pm  RHP are holding this free event  focussing on work, well-being & education. An exciting day of workshops & drop-in sessions aimed at finding employment, training, saving money & learning practical skills such as basic home repairs & cookery are all on offer, as well as one-to-one support & help with tablet & smartphone devices from RHP’s Digital Champions!  Exhibitors include Sainsbury's, Citizens Advice Bureau, Jobcentre Plus & Way to Work.  Assisted reading volunteers will be reading some classic children’s stories & you will have the chance to receive a free book with RHP’s chosen charity, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Bring along the flyer & hand it to a RHP team member to be entered into a prize draw to win a Hudl tablet! http://ow.ly/wPlwg

Richmond Volunteering Fair Wednesday 4 June at York House 

Interested in Volunteering?  Pop along to meet over 35 charities & organisations looking for volunteers & also get expert information & advice from Volunteering Richmond staff. http://ow.ly/wQ2mr   

Strawberry Hill Fun Day - Sunday 20 July - 12- 7:30pm
www.twickenhamalive.com

A fundraising fun day to support Strawberry Hill House, run by Twickenham Alive, in the grounds of the house on Waldegrave Road.

Fun for all the family with a live music stage, food Stalls, large bar and Pimms tent, craft and charity stalls, fairground, Shetland pony rides and Water Zorbers! Music from Lips, Michelle Luscombe and Band, K, The Deputies , Alix Anthony, The Carnabys and Nark Drool & The Shudders

Ham Fair - June 14 - Ham Common 11 - 4:30pm hamfair@gmail.com

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Ham Fair, organised by Ham Amenities Group.  This great family day out has the usual wide variety of stalls – food, clothing, antiques, jewellery to name but a few – entertainment, art, music, a Dog Show, as well as surprise items to mark the 30th Anniversary!

Kew Midsummer Fete Sat 21 June 
11 - 6pm  Kew Green http://ow.ly/wPojP

Enjoy a fun family day out at a traditional village fete in the lovely setting of Kew Green.

With vintage fairground rides, over 100 stalls including a craft marquee, delicious food & drink, this Fair has a wonderful festival atmosphere with local bands & live events throughout the day. Plus of course the attractions no great fete can be without – a friendly dog show, a fun tug-of-war & a grand charity raffle.  Run by local people for local people in aid of local good causes, Kew fete is a much-loved annual highlight – so roll up, roll up for a great day out! 

Mortlake Summer Fair Sat 28 June 12:00 – 4pm Stag Brewery Green   http://ow.ly/wPp8N

This year's family-friendly fair will feature a crafts & produce market, family sports, children's attractions including inflatables, live music, a wheel of fortune & a grand raffle - not to mention a mouth-water array of food & drink to satisfy all tastes.  Admission is £2 per person.  

Twickenham Green Fete  Sunday 6 July   http://ow.ly/wPtWF

Enjoy a fabulous family fun day out with a band, stalls & lots of activities for all to enjoy! 

St Margarets Fair Sat 12 July 12:00 – 7:30pm Moormead    www.stmargaretsfair.org

Whilst the main objective is to continue to provide an enjoyable community day for residents of St Margarets any profit they make supports local charities & schools. This fun family event has a Tea Tent, Beer Tent, Pimms Stall, BBQ, Silent Auction & a Coconut Shy! 

Barnes Village Fair Sat 12 July Barnes Green 

The 40^th year will see the Grand Parade open proceedings with decorated floats & vintage vehicles, while the rest of the day is packed with activities & entertainment including live music, fairground rides, Inter-Schools Quiz, clowns & theatre. There are over 300 stalls selling everything from plants to vintage clothing as well as a wonderful selection of food & drink on offer.  www.barnesfair.com

Teddington River Festival & RNLI Lifeboat Open Day Sun 27 July 11 - 5pm www.teddingtonriverfestival.com

There’s so much to do!  At the Lock Island & Towpath there’s live music, 'A River View' photography competition, face painting, Pimms & ale Bar, lots of arts, crafts & community stands & fairground rides. Take a look around Teddington Lifeboat Station, have a go at kayaking with The Lensbury in the Barge Lock or take a peek at The Thames Venturer!  

At Manor Road Rec there will be RNLI Stalls, Model lifeboats & children's games, Trampolines & inflatables, Yoga & Face painting for kids, NPL Rockets, a Historical display of Teddington as well as a BBQ & Refreshments.

On the River watch RNLI River Rescue & Teddington Sub-Aqua Club 'Roped Diver' demonstrations or have a go at kiffing with The Skiff Club or take a leisurely Boat ride down the Thames.

 Hampton Wick Festival & Grand Parade Sun 10 Aug 12pm http://ow.ly/wPLnx

The biggest day in Hampton Wick, with many craft & community stalls & a Grand parade there is something for everyone! 

Richmond Fine Food & Real Ale Festival August Bank Holiday Sat 23 - Mon 25 Aug Old Deer Park 

A heady mix of fabulous food & real ale awaits you with chef demonstrations, tasting sessions, culinary master class talks, a host of local artisan food producers & exciting world food stands as well as the beer & cider festival where 100 cask ales will be on offer as well as craft beers, ciders & perries.  Thrown into the mix is a varied entertainment programme, a Tug of War contest, a Bake Off competition & an array of family entertainment on the Village Green.

There’s live music organised by Richmond's Crawdaddy Club along with some very talented local bands supporting the headline acts: MARTIN TURNER of WISHBONE ASH, JO HARMAN with her award winning world class band & the long awaited reunion gig of 70's British Soul pioneers KOKOMO! £40.00 for a weekend ticket  www.richmondfoodandale.co.uk

Kew Horticultural Summer Show  

Sat 30 Aug Kew Green http://ow.ly/wPRus

The 70th Annual Summer Show takes place in a marquee & although vegetables, fruit & flowers play the major part, there is something for everyone - photography, arts & crafts, cookery & special classes for children. There are many stalls, a lively jazz band, BBQ & tea tent. Profits from the show will go to local & horticultural charities. Stalls open from 11.00am; marquee opens at 1.30pm.

Richmond Running Festival Sun 21 Sep www.richmondrunningfestival.com

London's most EXCLUSIVE half marathon &10k event - the only race that runs in the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! Remember to save some energy for the music festival after the race where you can celebrate with your friends & family in the heart of Richmond.

The Great River Race - 21.6 Miles from London Docklands to Ham Sat 27 Sep  

www.greatriverrace.co.uk

The Great River Race is London's River Marathon - a spectacular boat race up the River Thames that attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe, appealing to every level of competitor from those who enjoy fun, fancy dress & charity stunts, to serious sportsmen & women.  A great fun day out for competitors & spectators alike. 

Do you know all of these local funders...?

You or your group may have a great idea to benefit this excellent Borough. A great idea will only get so far however. It (probably) needs people, direction and resources. By resources, we more often than not mean cash.

The Community Links Team have brought together a few of the key funders that we are aware of that could help turn your idea in to a reality.

Comic Relief Local Communities Programme

Aims to empower local people, enabling them to create lasting change in their communities. Projects should be run by local people directly affected by the issues they are dealing with, priority will be given to small, locally based groups in areas of disadvantage that have a clear understanding of the needs of their community. You can apply for funding to increase local services; build skills of local people; increase community cohesion & respond to local economic needs.

Rowan Bentall Charitable Trust (part of LCF)
Supporting small grassroots organisations, this fund supports projects led by local people that improve the quality of life for residents. Grants range from £500 - £1,000. For further details please contact Jennifer Oatley on jennifer@londoncf.org.uk or call 0207 582 5117

Hampton Fuel Allotment Charity

Community Grants are available for charities, voluntary sector organisations and community groups. It’s best to read the guidance notes before completing the application form and to check whether your group fits the criteria of the Charity. The HFAC supports local charities, groups and community organisations deliver their services by funding operating costs, staff positions and equipment. The Charity is most known for its support of the most vulnerable in Richmond: the elderly through fuel grants, students with support for their travel and journeys, and families in difficulty with essential goods.

Heritage Lottery Fund – WW1 Events

Heritage Lottery Fund can provide funding to help groups, communities and organisations mark the Centenary by exploring, conserving and sharing the heritage of the First World War, from memorials, buildings and sites, to photographs, letters and literature.

Richmond Parish Lands Charity

The principal objectives are the making of grants for charitable purposes to voluntary organisations in Richmond & a charitable housing operation comprising nearly 100 properties. Grants are available that benefit people living in post code areas of TW9, TW10 or SW14.

Civic Pride Fund (Richmond Council)

Constituted organisations can apply for a grant of up to £5,000. Individuals and informal groups can apply for a grant of up to £1,000. The Civic Pride Fund is intended to help communities launch new ideas rather than repeat fund projects, or fund projects requiring ongoing funding. For advice on obtaining ongoing funding please contact the Sustainability and Skills Partnership service run by Richmond CVS.
To talk through your ideas or if you require any other assistance please contact: Katrina Ffrench, Voluntary Sector Project Support Officer. Telephone: 020 8831 6020; katrina.ffrench@richmond.gov.uk.

The Barnes Workhouse Fund 
The object of the Charity is to benefit the inhabitants of the area of the 'Ancient Parish of Barnes', which broadly corresponds with the postal area of  SW13. It aims to aid in the relief of the aged, impotent and poor, the relief of distress and sickness, the provision and support of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation (with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants in the interests of social welfare), and the provision and support of educational facilities.

Heathrow Community Fund

The focus of this fund is on projects linked to the environment and employment/skills development. In 2014 around £500,000 will be available through three distinct grant programmes.

Awards For All
Awards for All gives groups a quick and easy way to get small Lottery grants of between £300 and £10,000. Most of the projects funded by them go to a range of community projects aimed at developing skills, improving health, revitalising the local environment and enabling people to become more active citizens. You can apply  if you are a community group, not for profit group, parish or town council, health body, or school. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply.  This is a useful grant for pilot projects, new ideas and new organisations to try out their ideas.

Community Learning Fund (Richmond Council)

The Community Learning team are really keen to hear from organisations that can offer taster sessions or short courses for the following groups:  Carers and volunteers, Families on low incomes, Parents facing hardship, Socially isolated adults, Adults with mental health difficulties, Adults with learning difficulties or disabilities, Mature learners (over 60’s), Young adults leaving care, Adults living in sheltered or temporary housing

School of Industry grant
Makes grants to enable young people (under 21, and who live in Hampton/Hampton Hill) to study at college or enter a trade. In situations where there is financial hardship at home, the charity might be able to help with tuition fees, travelling or maintenance expenses.  Application forms can be collected from c/0 Jubilee House, Ashley Road, HAMPTON, TW12 2HX.

The Victoria Foundation

The charity’s objectives are very broad, but firmly medical, with the overall aim of improving lives where there is an opportunity to do so - either through medical provision or by ensuring that those young people destined to become the future generations of doctors are not thwarted by financial restrictions.  They welcome applications from registered charities & organisations with projects that have a recognisable charitable purpose.

None of this helps me.. where else can I look?
The following two organisations are well placed for getting further funding ideas.

Richmond Upon Thames Council for Voluntary Service
Working with Richmond charities, voluntary organisations, community groups, social enterprises & individuals looking to start up a new organisation with a social purpose. Richmond CVS provides support, advice & training in relation to all aspects of charity, community and voluntary activity within the borough. They also list local funding opportunities on their website.

SWLEN

Supporting local environmental groups & projects to protect & improve the environment.  The South West London Environment Network support people who want to start or run an environmental group or projects. In short SWLEN can help you get your project off the ground and keep it running smoothly. They also list local funding opportunities for environmental projects.




You can also search Richmond's funding portal Open 4 Community 


If you are furiously clicking your mouse (or poking your iPad screen) in disgust that we've missed your favourite local funder, please get in touch... we'd like to hear about them!