St Richard's Church
Community Activities
Social and fundraising activities: There are two main social groups at the church -
both have monthly meetings, some held jointly.
Cameo (Come And Meet Each Other) is intended for anyone in the community to come along,
make friends and enjoy a variety of events.
Kaleidoscope is the social and fundraising group at St Richard's, and is responsible
for organising a variety of events catering for all age groups. Major annual events include
the Christmas Fair, Harvest Supper and a Piano Recital given by international concert pianist
Anthony Adkins, who is our organist. Other occasional events include an Art Festival,
when local artists are invited to display and sell their work, Open Gardens and an Auction of Promises.
St Richard's Mini Storm Chasers: Mini Storm Chasers meet
on Wednesdays during term
time. It is a voluntary group
run by church members for young children up to pre-school age. We meet in a friendly
environment when Mum, Carers, Grandmas and the
occasional Dad bring the children along to play, whilst they chat over a cup of tea or
coffee. Juice and biscuits are also provided.
We meet between 1.00 and 2.45 pm, and there is a nominal charge of 50 pence per family.
The group is open to everyone; all are welcome.
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Faithful Friends:
This group grew out of the Understanding Islam course held in 2008 organised by St Richard's Church,
St Thomas Aquinas Church and St Michael's Convent. With founder members from these three bodies
and Kingston Mosque, the Group's aim is to create possibilities for people of faith to get to
know each other in friendship. It has representatives on the Interfaith Forums of both Richmond
and Kingston Boroughs. For more information about Faithful Friends and its events please
contact Diana Mills - DianaMills@phonecoop.coop
Call-in-for-coffee: St Richard's "Call-in-for-Coffee" on a Wednesday morning was
started some years ago and has been a success with what has become a faithful
following who turn up each week in order to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits,
and a chat with friends. Visitors do not have to be church members and for some it is
an eagerly-awaited hour or so when they can be with other people in a warm and
welcoming atmosphere. "Call-in-for-Coffee" is open every Wednesday between 10.15
am and 12 noon and the people who serve the tea and coffee are always
pleased to see visitors and make sure that everyone has someone to talk to.
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Ham and Petersham SOS : Ham & Petersham
SOS is a neighbourhood care scheme staffed by
volunteers and has recently moved its office from St Richard's to The Day Centre, Woodville Road, Ham.
Its purpose is to support people locally by providing help with
transport to those who cannot use the public services,
assisting with shopping and offering friendship. The office is open every weekday from
10 am to 12 noon (telephone 020 8948 1090) and there is an answering machine
to take messages out-of-hours.
Local Police:
The local police hold a monthly "Drop In" surgery from 3.00 - 5.00pm
at the Police Office,
14 Ashburnham Road, Ham (Opposite the Library).
Safer Neighbourhood Team
Mobile number: 07768 178 552
e-mail: snttw-.ham&petersham@met.police.uk
Space available for Community use: As noted in the section on History of the Building,
the church has a versatile hexagonal central area suitable for a range of activities, including recitals
and concerts. Current users of the space include a Play Group, a Choir and a Marshall Arts Group.
Enquiries about using the space should be addressed to the Vicar.