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Talk Richmond brings you closer to what is happening in Richmond upon Thames. In each episode, Cllr Jim Millard discusses a topic of interest in the borough with help from different guests.

Richmond upon Thames Council


    • Feb 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    35. Feeding bellies, not bins with the Real Junk Food Project Twickenham

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 18:19


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub The Real Junk Food Project Twickenham: ▪️ Website: https://www.trjfptwickenham.com/▪️ Twitter: @trjfptwickenham▪️ Facebook: @trjfptwickenham▪️ Instagram: @trjfptwickenham ETNA Centre: https://etnacentre.org/Linden Hall Community Centre: https://www.lindenhall.org.uk/

    34. Saving energy and keeping warm with SWLEAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 21:58


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  SWLEAP: https://swleap.org.uk/ / susan@habitatsandheritage.org.ukRichmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hubEmail: susan@habitatsandheritage.org.ukHabitats and Heritage: https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/Crew Energy: https://www.crewenergy.london/Green Homes Grant: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/green_homes_grantEnergy Savings Trust: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-at-home/Cost of Living Payment eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-paymentWarm Homes Discount: https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-schemeCouncil Tax Rebate: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/managing_council_tax_creditCastelnau Community Centre: http://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/Local Fuel Grants: https://richmond.gov.uk/fuel_grantsHousehold Support Fund: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/household_support_fundRichmond Aid: https://richmondaid.org.uk/Citizens Advice Richmond: https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/Hampton Fund: https://www.hamptonfund.co.uk/Richmond Parish Lands: http://www.rplc.org.uk/Richmond Furniture Scheme: https://www.rfsonline.co.uk/

    33. Ending furniture poverty in the borough with Richmond Furniture Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 20:30


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  Richmond Furniture Scheme: Visit: https://www.rfsonline.co.uk/Email: admin@rfsonline.co.ukFollow:Twitter: @RichmondSchemeInstagram: @richmondfurniturescheme Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hubShepherd Star: http://shepherdsstar.org/Castlenau Community Centre: http://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk/Citizens Advice Richmond: https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/Achieving for Children: https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/Local Assistance Scheme: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/apply_for_a_local_assistance_scheme_grant

    32. Ensuring no one goes hungry in Richmond upon Thames with Richmond Foodbank

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 20:15


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hubRichmond Foodbank: https://richmond.foodbank.org.uk/The Trussell Trust: https://www.trusselltrust.org/Trussel Trust National Helpline: 0808 208 2138, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmFree School Meals: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/free_school_mealsCitizens Advice Richmond: https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/Glass Door Homeless Charity: https://www.glassdoor.org.uk/SPEAR London: https://www.spearlondon.org/

    31. How to cope with rising energy bills with Thinking Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 34:34


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  Thinking Works: https://www.thinkingworks.co.uk/Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hubGLA Energy Saving Service: https://energyadvice.london/Support with water bills: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/waterhelpHousehold Support Fund: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/household_support_fund (https://www.citizensadvicerichmond.org/grant-enquiries/) Hampton Fund: https://www.hamptonfund.co.uk/Barnes Fund: https://thebarnesfund.org.uk/Green Homes Grant Scheme: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/green_homes_grantFind your nearest warm space at Warm Welcome: https://www.warmwelcome.uk/

    BONUS EPISODE: Mindfulness Breathing Exercise with Nic Newman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 11:14


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUTListen to Nic on our Long Covid episode here To contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing ServiceTo contact the Richmond Long Covid service call 0208 614 7380. For more information visit www.hrch.nhs.uk/services/search-services/richmond-long-covid-service

    29. Long Covid: 200 Symptoms & How to Get Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 31:28


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUTTo contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing ServiceTo contact the Richmond Long Covid service call 0208 614 7380. For more information visit www.hrch.nhs.uk/services/search-services/richmond-long-covid-serviceFor more information on experiences of local people with Long Covid, read the Healthwatch report: Report: Improving support for people living with Long Covid | Healthwatch Richmond

    28. Slowing the Risk of Flooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 21:57


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUTFor more information on the London Wetland Centre: London Wetland Centre | WWTTo see how you could build a mini wetland for wildlife: How to build a mini wetland for wildlife | WWT - YouTubeFor more information on what the Council is doing to tackle climate change: What are we doing about Climate Change? - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 

    27. Kingston Hospital – Omicron & Staff Shortages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 14:19


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT To book your COVID-19 vaccine: Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)You can book your flu vaccine at your GP surgery or by visiting a pharmacy that offers it: Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)For information on Kingston Hospital: Home Page - Kingston Hospital

    26. The Future of Sustainable Clothing Consumption

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 16:40


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on thelittleloop and to sign up: Home - thelittleloopFor more information on Richmond Council's Climate Emergency and this year's Climate Week: Climate Emergency - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

    25. Winter & COVID-19 - the Perfect Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 17:02


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT To book your COVID-19 vaccine: Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - NHS (www.nhs.uk)You can book your flu vaccine at your GP surgery or by visiting a pharmacy that offers it: Find a pharmacy that offers the NHS flu vaccine - NHS (www.nhs.uk)For information on walk-in clinics in and near to Richmond upon Thames: https://swlondonccg.nhs.uk/covid/where-can-you-get-vaccinated/vaccination-walk-in-clinics/For more information on grants to keep you warm: Grants and discounts to keep warm - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

    24. Technology and the Future of Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 18:53


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on Alcove: https://www.youralcove.comIf you feel a Video Carephone would help a relative or friend who receives Council care or a support package, please email digitalsupport@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to find out more.

    23. Decolonising the School Curriculum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 17:10


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on Dr Katherine Kashyap: Kathryn Kashyap | Achieving for Children (afcservices.org.uk)*EAL learners refer to learners who speak a language other than English as their first language.TEFL - Teaching English as a foreign language

    22. Saving Lives on the Thames

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 21:42


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on the RNLI: RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at SeaIf you need help with your mental health, here is a list of support services in Richmond upon Thames: Mental health support - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

    21. Vaccinating Teens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 15:10


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccineFor more information on COVID-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_informationTo find a walk-in vaccination site and to get your vaccine: Search - Find a walk-in coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination site (www.nhs.uk)For more information on vaccinating children and young people: COVID-19 vaccination: resources for children and young people - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

    20. Variants and Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 9:50


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccineFor more information on the importance of testing: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_19_testing

    19. The Future of the High Street

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 21:15


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on ACTM: Association of Town and City Management (atcm.org)For more information on #RichmondShopsLocal: Richmond Shops Local - London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

    18. Public Sexual Harassment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 19:15


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT Women and Girls Network: 0808 801 0660Locations of London Fire Brigade stations: Your borough | London Fire Brigade (london-fire.gov.uk)Address of London Fire Brigade stations in Richmond upon Thames: 323 Lower Richmond Road, Richmond, TW9 4PN and 30 South Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NT Hollie Guard App: Hollie Guard Personal Safety APP

    17. Caring for Carers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 16:22


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on Sara and her book: www.whocares4carers.comFor more information on carer's assessments: www.richmond.gov.uk/carers_assessmentsFor more information on the Richmond Carers Centre: Home - Richmond Carers Centre

    16. The Realistic Approach to Wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 12:34


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on wellbeing: www.richmond.gov.uk/five_ways_to_wellbeingIf you are feeling stressed, find NHS-approved tools and advice here: Stress | Good Thinking (good-thinking.uk)Good Thinking is a digital, free mental wellbeing service provided by Thrive London, Public Health England and the NHS. It promotes proactive self-care for the four most common mental health conditions: anxiety, low mood, sleeping difficulties and stress.For more information on Jason Moore: www.moorewellbeing.ukIf you need support in a crisis, you can call the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust 24/7 Mental Health Support Line on 0800 028 8000.Your local GP will also be able to help and advise you with managing stress.

    15. The Harlequins and COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 17:43


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  For more information on the Harlequins: Harlequins Rugby UnionFor more information on the Harlequins Foundation:  Home - Harlequins FoundationFor more information on COVID-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_informationFor more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine

    14. Richmond's Food Waste Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 20:06


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on the food waste recycling service and to request your free caddy: Food waste recycling - London Borough of Richmond upon ThamesFor more information on West London Waste Authority: Reduce Waste - West London WasteFor more information on Food for Thought, Heathfield: Food for Thought Heathfield (webnode.com)

    13. COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 25:07


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine and Richmond Covid-19 vaccination programme - South West London CCG (swlondonccg.nhs.uk)To help share accurate information about the vaccine and wider COVID-19 messaging: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_community_championsTo test your COVID-19 knowledge: https://www.covid19quiz.co.uk/

    12. Policing COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 11:02


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT To follow the local borough police team on Twitter: @MPSRichmondTo contact your local Richmond Neighbourhood Policing Team, you can email them using your ward area name followed by @met.police.uk - for example kew@met.police.uk or EastSheen@met.police.uk. To report a COVID-19 breach: Breach of coronavirus (Covid-19) measures | The MetFor more information on contact the Met Police: Contact us | The MetTo test your COVID-19 knowledge: www.covid19quiz.co.uk

    11. New COVID Variant and Getting Vaccinated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 15:57


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  For information on managing your mental health and wellbeing during this time: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_and_your_wellbeingFor more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccineFor more information on getting tested for COVID-19: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_19_testingTo test your COVID-19 knowledge: https://www.covid19quiz.co.uk/

    10. Coronavirus: Living with Long Covid

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 17:50


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For the latest information on Covid-19 from Richmond Council: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_informationFor information on Kingston Hospital: https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/For support from the ME Association: https://meassociation.org.uk/Tracey owns Miss Pretty London in Twickenham. You can find out about her shop here: https://www.missprettylondon.co.uk/

    9. Coronavirus: Surviving ICU and the Road to Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 15:09


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For the latest information on Covid-19 from Richmond Council: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_informationFor information on Kingston Hospital: https://www.kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/

    8. Coronavirus: Kingston Hospital – Preparing for the Second Wave

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 12:51


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  For information on Kingston Hospital: www.kingstonhospital.nhs.ukFor the latest information on Covid-19 from Richmond Council: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information

    7. Coronavirus: Impact on Young People's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 12:20


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT To find out more about Off the Record Twickenham: www.otrtwickenham.comTo find out more about the Kingston and Richmond Youth Council: http://bit.ly/KingstonRichmondYouthCouncilFor further support services for young people's mental health: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid19_mental_health_support

    6. Coronavirus: Save the Arts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 18:44


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT To find out more about the Landmark Arts Centre, click here: https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/To donate to the Landmark Arts Centre, click here: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/12683#!/DonationDetailsTo find out more about the Orange Tree Theatre, click here: https://www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk/To donate to the Orange Tree Theatre, click here: https://www.orangetreetheatre.co.uk/support-us/donate-nowTo find out more about the arts and cultural activity happening in the borough, click here: http://www.artsrichmond.org.uk/whatson.php

    5. Coronavirus: Back to School Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 16:07


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT For information on children returning to school click here: https://kr.afcinfo.org.uk/pages/community-information/information-and-advice/covid-19-latest-information-and-advice/education-and-schoolsTo see Richmond Council's statement on returning to school, click here: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/back_to_schoolTo learn more about Orleans Park School, click here: www.orleanspark.richmond.sch.uk/

    4. Local Businesses & the Impact of COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 18:39


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT Further information:On the Shop Local campaign: https://bit.ly/2Q6j8NnOn support for local businesses during Covid-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid19_support_for_businessesOn Barnes Community Association: www.barnes-ca.org/aboutOn Barreworks Richmond: www.barreworks.co.uk **This episode was recorded before Hammersmith Bridge was closed to all members of the public, including pedestrians and cyclists. For more information, please visit: www.richmond.gov.uk/hammersmith_bridge

    3. Muggings, Young People & the Police Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 16:55


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT To report a crime via the Met Police, go to  www.met.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/To report a crime anonymously go to www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111Four young people to report a crime anonymously go to www.fearless.orgTo register your valued possessions on www.immobilise.com to help the Police return stolen items For more information on Mothers Against Muggings head to their Facebook Page @MothersagainstmuggingsTo access more Talk Richmond podcasts go to www.richmond.gov.uk/council/news/podcast

    2. Coronavirus: Avoiding a Second Peak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 14:22


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUT  For information on coronavirus testing and NHS Test and Trace: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/local_outbreak_planFor Government guidance on social distancing: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing-after-4-julyFor further tips on how to increase your physical activity: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/follow_the_five_ways_to_wellbeing

    1. Coronavirus: Richmond's Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 14:26


    Email us: talk@richmond.gov.ukTweet us: @LBRUTFor more information on volunteering and RCVS: www.richmondcvs.org.ukFor COVID-19 support for residents: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/covid-19_support_for_residentsFor information on waste and recycling or to report a missed collection: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/waste_and_recycling

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