Richmond upon Thames Council

Talk Richmond

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.

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Richmond upon Thames Council

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Government

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May 9, 2025

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Episodes

37. Working Together to Keep Richmond Residents Safe 09.05.2025

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Connect with us on Facebook:  @LBRUT Check us out on Instagram: @richmond_council   Find out how we're tackling VAWG: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/vawg What you can do to help prevent crime: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/what_you_can_do_to_prevent_crime Learn more about the Richmond Safe Space: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/safe_space Find upcoming VAWG events: https://w...

36. Keeping safe in the Thames with the London Fire Brigade 25.07.2024

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Connect with us on Facebook and X:  @LBRUT Check us out on Instagram: @richmond_council   Water Safey Campaign video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIPbAbozCO4 London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames’ Water Safety Campaign: https://richmond.gov.uk/water_safety ‘Cold water shock’: https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/cold-water-shock Richmond upon Thames, London F...

35. Feeding bellies, not bins with the Real Junk Food Project Twickenham 13.02.2023

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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...

34. Saving energy and keeping warm with SWLEAP 26.01.2023

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT    SWLEAP: https://swleap.org.uk/ / susan@habitatsandheritage.org.uk Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub Email: susan@habitatsandheritage.org.uk Habitats and Heritage: https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/ Crew Energy: https://www.crewenergy.london/ Green Homes Grant: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/green_homes_gran...

33. Ending furniture poverty in the borough with Richmond Furniture Scheme 11.01.2023

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT    Richmond Furniture Scheme:  Visit: https://www.rfsonline.co.uk/ Email: admin@rfsonline.co.uk Follow: Twitter: @RichmondScheme Instagram: @richmondfurniturescheme   Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub Shepherd Star: http://shepherdsstar.org/ Castlenau Community Centre: http://www.castelnaucentreproject.co.uk...

32. Ensuring no one goes hungry in Richmond upon Thames with Richmond Foodbank 05.01.2023

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us:  @LBRUT   Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub Richmond 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 5pm Free School Meals: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/free_school_meals Citizens Advice Richmond:...

31. How to cope with rising energy bills with Thinking Works 21.12.2022

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT    Thinking Works: https://www.thinkingworks.co.uk/ Richmond Cost of Living Hub: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/cost_of_living_hub GLA Energy Saving Service: https://energyadvice.london/ Support with water bills: https://www.thameswater.co.uk/waterhelp Household Support Fund: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/household_support_fund ( https://www.citizensadvi...

BONUS EPISODE: Mindfulness Breathing Exercise with Nic Newman 21.03.2022

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT Listen to Nic on our Long Covid episode here  To contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing Service To 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 16.03.2022

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT To contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service call 0208 548 5550 or visit the website Richmond Wellbeing Service To 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 For more information on experiences of local people with Long Covid, read the Healt...

28. Slowing the Risk of Flooding 10.02.2022

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT For more information on the London Wetland Centre:  London Wetland Centre | WWT To see how you could build a mini wetland for wildlife: How to build a mini wetland for wildlife | WWT - YouTube For 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 20.01.2022

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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 02.12.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT  For more information on thelittleloop and to sign up: Home - thelittleloop For 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 18.11.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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://swlondo...

24. Technology and the Future of Care 04.11.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT  For more information on Alcove: https://www.youralcove.com If 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 26.10.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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 07.10.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us:  @LBRUT  For more information on the RNLI: RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution - Saving Lives at Sea If 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 23.09.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us:  @LBRUT  For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine For more information on COVID-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information To 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...

20. Variants and Vaccines 03.06.2021

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

19. The Future of the High Street 20.05.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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 06.05.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us: @LBRUT  Women and Girls Network: 0808 801 0660 Locations 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 15.04.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us:  @LBRUT  For more information on Sara and her book: www.whocares4carers.com For more information on carer’s assessments: www.richmond.gov.uk/carers_assessments For more information on the Richmond Carers Centre: Home - Richmond Carers Centre

16. The Realistic Approach to Wellbeing 01.04.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us:  @LBRUT  For more information on wellbeing: www.richmond.gov.uk/five_ways_to_wellbeing If 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...

15. The Harlequins and COVID-19 18.03.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet us:  @LBRUT    For more information on the Harlequins: Harlequins Rugby Union For more information on the Harlequins Foundation:   Home - Harlequins Foundation For more information on COVID-19: www.richmond.gov.uk/coronavirus_information For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.richmond.gov.uk/covid_vaccine

14. Richmond’s Food Waste Problem 04.03.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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 Thames For more information on West London Waste Authority: Reduce Waste - West London Waste For more information on Food for Thought, Heathfield: Food for Thought Heathfield (webnode.com)

13. COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know 18.02.2021

Email us:  talk@richmond.gov.uk Tweet 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_champions To test your COVID-19 knowledge: https://ww...

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