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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Free on 30 October 2026? Volunteer at Full of Life Fair and help make it a brilliant day for our borough’s over-55s! Sign up by emailing: FullofLife@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📢 The Secret Art Auction is live! 🕵️ Hundreds of original A5 artworks from Royal Academicians to famous faces are now open for bidding! 🖼️ Bids from £35 🌿 100% of proceeds go towards nature and heritage projects www.jumblebee.co.uk/secretartauc... #artsale #artauction #charityauction

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our most exciting fundraiser of the year is back! 🎨 Don't miss the 11th Secret Art Auction with nearly 300 artworks donated by 162 talented artists, with bidding starting at just £35. 🤫Every artist's identity remains a secret until the auction closes! 🎟️Register for free at www.trybooking.com/uk/GOWP

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Secret Art Auction 2026

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Stephen James @cuthbertscoast.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Delighted to attend Sunshine of Hounslow and Ealing's community garden open day on Saturday 29th Aug and see the amazing work of volunteers with disabilities, refugees and others. @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social

Right to left: CEO Sharnjeet Bhallah, Seema Malhotra MP and Mayor of Hounslow Cllr Ranjit Gill

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🌿New funding for community groups helping improve the environment across the Crane Valley's rivers and streams! The Crane Valley Community Fund is now open, funded by Thames Water and overseen by the Crane Valley Partnership. Apply now: app.actionfunder.org/fund/1027 @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Enjoy a series of talks from expert speakers exploring local heritage, nature and environment at the newly reopen Grove Gardens Chapel. 🗓 From 26 May to 21 July 📍 Grove Gardens Chapel, Richmond, TW10 6HP 🎟 £5 per talk 🔗 Book your place: www.trybooking.com/uk/GHLT

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Join us at our Plant Sale for Wildlife!🌱 Sun 10 May, 10am – 2.30pm at Kilmorey Mausoleum in St Margaret's. Wildlife‑friendly plants, tours of the mausoleum, kids’ activities, tea and homemade cakes, bee Keepers, and raffle! £3 entry, kids go free. Free plant for first 30 visitors!

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Plant Sale For Wildlife - Habitats & Heritage

Get ready for a wonderful spring day out as our much‑loved Plant Sale for Wildlife returns this year. Sunday 10 […]

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Dr Briony Hughes @brihughespoet.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I'll be joining forces with the incredible team at @habsandheritage.bsky.social on 28th April for an evening of bats and poetry in Richmond! Spend an evening with us in the Old Burial Ground at Grove Gardens Chapel - spaces are free but booking is required!🦇🦇🦇 www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

Poetry bat walk
free - booking required
Tuesday 28th April
7:30pm
Grove Gardens Chapel

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Museum of Richmond @museumofrichmond.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

My piece features clothing inspired by J-Fashion, specifically Harajuku, Lolita, and Decora, which ties into my theme: Aiste V. Part of #Burton - #ExploringWithoutBoundaries with @habsandheritage.bsky.social and #RichmondCollege students, kindly supported by #AntonyRobertsEstateAgents

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Museum of Richmond @museumofrichmond.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

There you have it - all the wonderful art by last year's Level 2 Art&Design students at #RichmondCollege 🥰 You'll find their art as part of a display about the #Burtons and the work @habsandheritage.bsky.social are doing on their mausoleum - & we'll have some exciting news on that coming up soon! 😉

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

🚨Job alert!🚨 We’re hiring a Strategic Projects & Engagement Officer for the Thames Landscape Strategy. Full-time role building partnerships, engaging communities, and delivering projects along the Arcadian Thames, with flexible working based at Holly Lodge, Richmond Park. More👉http://bit.ly/4n0UwUb

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 – 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 An evening of talks on the history and restoration of Grove Gardens Chapel and the rich biodiversity of the local area. 📅 Thursday 11 September 🕡 6:30 – 8 PM 📍 Lower Grove Road, Richmond 👉 what3words: ///snows.cave.power bit.ly/46tCGDd

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🎬 Six Inches of Soil – free screening at The Exchange, Twickenham, Tue 8 Oct, 7 PM. Inspiring film on young farmers transforming food & soil health + panel discussion. Organised by Do Something Green and chaired by Habitats & Heritage. Free but please register at bit.ly/sios-twicken...

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

We join the celebration of Yeading Brook at Spider Park last Saturday with over 400 enthusiastic local people, the London Borough of Hillingdon, Let's Go Outside & Learn and Carne Valley Partnership. It was a fantastic day, full of opportunities for community groups to connect and share information

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Crane Valley Partnership @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Yesterday's community event celebrating the Yeading Brook, held at Spider Park in Ruislip @hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social was well attended by local people. The Mayor of Hillingdon was amongst the many visitors. @habsandheritage.bsky.social @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social @zslofficial.bsky.social

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Crane Valley Partnership @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Celebrating the Yeading Brook Community Event at Spider Park, Ruislip @hillingdoncouncil.bsky.social on Saturday 6th September 2025. Free entertainment and activities to enjoy. Hosted by Let's Go Outside and Learn. @habsandheritage.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social

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Crane Valley Partnership @cvp-cranevalley.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

#virtualtour of the Crane Valley: here's a short video showcasing Hanworth Air Park @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social in summer, with a particular focus on the Longford River. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ7H... @nationalparkcity.bsky.social @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social @habsandheritage.bsky.social

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Hanworth Air Park in summer

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Sunshine of Hounslow and Ealing food growing training, Saturdays 2 Aug - 20 Sept. Contact Sharnjeet Bhalla for tickets: 07878990874, sunshineofhounslow@gmail.com

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🌿 Open Day at Oldfield Meadows 📅 Sat 12 July | 🕙 10am–12pm 📍 Hampton TW12 2HP Help shape a new Nature Conservation site! 🌳 Community planting 🎨 Kids’ crafts | 🧤 Litter pick 🏷 Name the site competition Join us! More info👉 bit.ly/4kOQ1uM

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

📅 Our Poetry Walk is on this Sunday 22 June! The River Thames has inspired poets for centuries. Bring a poem or simply join us for a gentle riverside walk with readings along the way. A free event part of the Richmond Arts & Ideas Festival Find out more at bit.ly/RAIevents

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

🦔 Hidden around Kingston Town Centre are QR codes revealing fascinating facts about our local wildlife- from urban hedgehogs to riverside birds. 🦉 Head to the All Saints church (market entrance door) to start scanning the first QR Code! bit.ly/45emXb3

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Kingston Wildlife QR Code Trail - Habitats & Heritage

Follow our free wildlife QR code trail around Kingston! Find out about local wildlife species, enjoy a walk around the town centre ending by the river, and get a free gift voucher from Cass Art!

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Brent River Park @brentriverpark.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Our celebration will recreate some of the ‘unplugged’, nature-based and joyful atmosphere and events from the time, including Morris dancers, a maypole and a variety of art and food stalls. Please come along and celebrate the founding of your park.

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Stephen James @cuthbertscoast.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Sweet Thames: walk and poetry readings. The River Thames has inspired poets through the ages. Bring a poem to read or come to listen. Free. Sunday 22/6/2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @habsandheritage.bsky.social www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

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Sweet Thames: walk and poetry readings.

The River Thames has inspired poets through the ages. Enjoy a gentle walk and poetry readings. Bring a poem to read, read from our selection or...

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Travel back in time aboard a vintage Routemaster bus with two fantastic tours on Saturday 14 June – there's something for everyone: 👧 Children’s Bus Tour – Bring a Teddy! – 10.00am 🏛️ Heritage Bus Tour – 1.15pm 🎟️ Booking required. These and more events at bit.ly/RAIevents

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Kicking off today with a heritage talk at Kingston Power Station, 7pm. Plenty more activities this weekend – all ages welcome! #Kingstonuponthames More info 👉https://bit.ly/3Fumyqs

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Kingston Nature and History Festival - Habitats & Heritage

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

We were so thrilled to take part – such a lovely day! 🌿 Thanks for having us. Here's Charlotte, our Nature Conservation Officer, in action during all the fun!

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Join us on Sunday, 11th May, 10 AM – 2 PM at Kilmorey Mausoleum, St Margarets for a day of plants, nature, and community fun! Enjoy plant sales, free tea & cake, a raffle, nature scavenger hunt, and more. Entry £3 (kids & supporters free). All proceeds support local heritage. bit.ly/hhplantsale2...

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Happy Earth Day! 🌍 Celebrate with us by taking action for our rivers on Sunday 27 April, 11am at Crane Park. We'll be we planting reed plugs along the River Crane's edge to improve water quality. 📍 What3words: ///heave.these.bells Email flo@habitatsandheritage.org.uk www.trybooking.com/uk/EQPO

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🚌 Hop on for Kingston’s Heritage Bus Tour with Mayor Liz Green on Sunday 11 May! with expert commentary, historic stops, and tea & cake to round it off! bit.ly/3RtbhsY

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Join the Climate Chat on 📅Wednesday, 30 April ⏰ 7:30PM 📍 St James’s Church, Hampton Hill. Featuring three local groups making a real difference: 🌱Hampton Heath Friends 👗Sustainable fashion & circular economy 🥕The Real Junk Food Project Q&A session | Licensed bar & nibbles ➡️ bit.ly/StJClimateChat

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thank you for sharing this important message!🐶🐦 For those interested to read more, please visit the 'blog' section on our website habitatsandheritage.org.uk/blog

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Friends of the River Crane Environment @friendsrivcrane.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

@habsandheritage.bsky.social and @tcvnational.bsky.social completed one hundred metres of new hedge this week along the A316 and Hospital Bridge Road boundaries with Crane Park. Help us to water. Take a bucket or watering can on your walk and water from the river!

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Have you seen this exciting opportunity from @habsandheritage.bsky.social ? They are looking for an Outreach and Education Officer for their project Sir Joseph Bazalgette & the Great Stink of London. You can find all the details on our website: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/jobs/ #HeritageJobs

A photograph of the Bazalgette mausoleum. It has railings to the sides and tape across the steps leading down to the door.

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Our Research Volunteer Mara explored the life and experiences of Lady Isabel Burton, with particular interest in how she fit into the Victorian ideals of woman, wife, companion, and explorer. Mara’s blog examines how Lady Isabel challenged Victorian femininity. Read it here➡️ bit.ly/4iAd0sm

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aocarchaeology.bsky.social @aocarchaeology.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A ha-ha was a popular earthwork in the 18th century, built to provide a seamless view of rolling lawns, and this week AOC staff and volunteers teamed up with @habsandheritage.bsky.social‬ to clean up, properly date, and assess damage to a ha-ha wall at Kew Gardens! 🌴🌳 #localhistory #community

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Essential Restoration Work Begins at Grove Gardens Chapel! Built in 1877, this historic chapel fell into disrepair before being restored for community use but subsidence forced its closure. Thanks to funding & support from community and valued partners, restoration has finally begun! bit.ly/43Sr0Jk

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Rescuing Grove Gardens Chapel - Habitats & Heritage

Rescuing Grove Gardens Chapel: Preserving Our Heritage for the Community Habitats & Heritage is delighted to announce that DBR Limited: […]

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

For this year's #EnglishTourismWeek (14-23 March) we’re opening the doors to the Kilmorey Mausoleum, a striking Victorian neo-Egyptian temple with a fascinating story. 📅Sunday, 23 March ⏳ Choose from two time slots: 2-3pm or 3-4pm. Find out more and book at www.trybooking.com/uk/EKRZ

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Kilmorey Mausoleum Open Day

A chance to step inside the Kilmorey Mausoleum in St. Margarets. Marvel at the Victorian neo-Egyptian temple and hear about the illustrious history...

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Join us for #InternationalDayofActionforRivers on Friday, 14th March (1 – 3 PM) at Brazil Mill Wood, Feltham. ✅Suitable for ages 14+ | No experience needed! Find out more and sign up via the link below! www.trybooking.com/uk/EOBN

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Join us for an enlightening talk with Tharik Hussain on Sir Richard Burton’s complex ties to Islam, his controversial Hajj pilgrimage, and his fascination with Islamic culture. 📅Wed, 26th March at 7 PM 📍 Kingston Guildhall, KT1 1EU 🎟️ £10 Free drink on arrival! www.trybooking.com/uk/EMFR

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Burton & Islam

Join us for our next Burton and Islam talk by Tharik Hussain, Habitats & Heritage's Outreach and Education Officer, in the Queen Anne Suite at...

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

🌱 We’re in the running to win £5,000 and we need YOU! 💚 Please take 1 minute to nominate us and help bring us closer to the prize. This funding will support our work protecting local wildlife and inspiring future conservationists! Closes this Friday, 23rd February, so don’t wait!🙏 bit.ly/3EKvrLR

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Habitats & Heritage @habsandheritage.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🌿 There's plenty happening with Habitats & Heritage and community groups across #Richmond, #Hounslow and #Kingston! Our February newsletter is packed with nature activities, volunteering sessions and key dates for your diary! Take a look! 📩✨ mailchi.mp/3e8bb17.../h...

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