Richmond Death Cafe, 18 February 2024
We all will die, but death is a subject we often feel inhibited or fearful to talk about. Death Café offers a supportive space to share our thoughts and feelings about our own deaths and the death of those who are near to us in a spirit of compassion, acceptance and openness. All with a cup of tea and some cake!
The Death Café concept was invented in 2011 by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz, and has since spread to 85 countries. Its object is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. It provides a forum for discussion rather than a grief support or counselling session. For more information, visit https://deathcafe.com.
Richmond and Putney Unitarians are an open-minded and open-hearted spiritual community based in the heart of Richmond. We welcome people of all faiths or no faith, irrespective of social status, gender or sexual orientation. Find out more about us on our website at www.rpuc.org.uk.

Death Cafe at Richmond Unitarians
Sunday 19 November 2023, 2-4 p.m.

We all will die, but death is a subject we often feel inhibited or fearful to talk about. Death Café offers a supportive space to share our thoughts and feelings about our own deaths and the death of those who are near to us in a spirit of compassion, acceptance and openness. All with a cup of tea and some cake!

The Death Café concept was invented in 2011 by Jon Underwood and Sue Barsky Reid, based on the ideas of Bernard Crettaz, and has since spread to 85 countries. Its object is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. It provides a forum for discussion rather than a grief support or counselling session. For more information, visit https://deathcafe.com.

Richmond and Putney Unitarians are an open-minded and open-hearted spiritual community based in the heart of Richmond. We welcome people of all faiths or no faith, irrespective of social status, gender or sexual orientation. Find out more about us on our website at www.rpuc.org,uk.

Let's Dance!
Finding your freedom through movement
A dance and movement class for people living with Parkinson’s, Dementia, MS and other neurodiverse conditions, or for anyone with impaired mobility, run by Dance Health Alliance in conjunction with Richmond Unitarian Church.
Tuesday, 11 am–12 pm (from 20th June)
Richmond and Putney Unitarian Church
FREE (or by voluntary donation)
www.rpuc.org.uk/dance-for-health

If you struggling with fuel bills this winter (aren't we all?), give your heating a break and come to our Warm Space on Sunday 19 February. Free soup, free hot drinks and a warm space to sit and relax, read, play games or chat. All ages welcome. No need to book, just drop in and stay as long as you like.

Odeon tickets 50% off
Message me if you are interested in Odeon tickets. Valid at any Odeon cinemas. Price: £5 for standard ticket.

If you are suffering from high gas and electricity bills this winter, give your heating a break and come to our Warm Space on Sunday 15 January, 1-4 pm. Free teas and coffees, space to play for children. Feel free to bring your own reading, games or entertainment. No booking required, just turn up and be toasty!

A Warm Space open to all who want to save on their home heating bills, with free hot drinks and cakes, children's play and crafts, music. Feel free to bring your own reading, or entertainment, or enjoy meeting some of your neighbours. No booking required - just turn up.

Hi, where can I order good craft beer from? Do you know some good local brewery that delivers? (Richmond area)

Hello! To celebrate my re-opening I am offering 50% off all Reiki treatments through the month of August.

Reiki is a safe, non-intrusive, non-diagnostic and non-manipulative complementary therapy that can help to de-stress, re-balance and re-charge the mind, body and spirit, helping you to maintain a healthy, stress-free lifestyle. It's also blissfully relaxing!

Choose from 60 or 75 minute appointments Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. Please visit my website at richmond-reiki.uk to get in touch and book, quoting offer code SCOOPLOOP. I look forward to meeting you.

Playgrounds and outdoor gyms in Richmond and Wandsworth will reopen this Saturday (July 4) but gates and individual pieces of equipment will not be regularly cleaned.

Today both councils warned that they do not have the resources to carry out regular cleaning to disinfect equipment so its use is entirely at the user's risk.

For this reason residents are asked to not enter or use the play areas or outdoor facilities if they or any member of their household has coronavirus symptoms or if they are self-isolating.

Children are also advised not to use equipment if they are "clinically vulnerable".

Visitors should have hand sanitiser with them before entering the play areas and should wash their hands regularly, especially before and after using equipment.

They must also keep socially distanced from others unless they are from the same household.

This should be at least one metre, and users are asked to consider wearing a face mask.

Richmond has also announced that its multi-use games areas and skate parks will reopen this weekend.

Kings Field skate park will have an imposed limit of a maximum of 25 skaters at any one time, with a restriction to one-hour use to ensure safe social distancing.

Cllr Julia Neden-Watts, chair of the environment and sustainability committee said she was "pleased" facilities could reopen to help people keep fit and improve their mental well-being.

She said that the council has carried out a risk assessment and will provide clear signage to help people who want to use the equipment.

“We must remember that Covid-19 is still a risk. Above all, please make sure that you keep your social distance and wash your hands – immediately – on your return home," she said.

All visitors, including members, will have to book tickets online for time slots and show proof of the slot on arrival.
You can book tickets here: https://kewgardens.seetickets.com/tour/kew-gardens/calendar?_ga=2.94162909.1986078705.1591009225-1930939722.1587641470

The Metropolitan Police and councils in Wandsworth, Wimbledon and Richmond are warning residents over various bereavement scams amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In a letter posted online and sent to recently bereaved residents cosigned by borough councils in Wandsworth, Merton and Richmond, and promoted by the Met Police, a spokesperson for Trading Standards described their work uncovering ongoing scams designed to take advantage of people newly grieving.

The scams aimed to extract money from relatives or friends of people recently deceased and came in several different forms.

Under the "You Owe Money" section, Trading Standards described the method as follows:

"Someone pretending to be a debt collector may call or write to you to inform you that you are responsible for your loved ones' debts.

"They may put you under pressure to pay immediately. NEVER make a payment or give information over the phone," the letter read.

Under another section entitled "Obituary Scams", Trading Standards warned residents that scammers search recent obituaries for "information they can use to forge identities".

Other scams included scams known as "You Are Entitled To Money", "Long Lost Relative" and even "Clairvoyant Scams" — where an imposter solicits money to deliver a "final message" to a lost loved one.

"Scammers are convincing liars who use every trick in the book to make sure their scams seem plausible," the letter warned.

"Please be aware of possible scams and look out for family members," it added.

Could anyone tell me where the food banks are in Richmond area? Trying to do a small bit and bought some food to donate.

Hi there, could anyone recommend me a good fishmonger between Richmond and Kingston? Thanks a lot

Hello! I wonder if anyone's used a transport company from Netherlands in recent months and if they can recommend someone.

We have a cleaning lady that has been taking care of our house for 3 years now.
She's very reliable, honest and always does a perfect job at cleaning!
Usually only around 3 hours for a 3 bed room apartment!

Please GIT if you're interested in getting weekly cleaning!

I am wondering if anyone can give me any idea of what a side return extension costs (not counting the kitchen). And maybe I can also get some recommendations for builders to do this kind of job?

Richmond Unitarian Church is looking for a suitably qualified person to run a creche on two Sundays a month, 10.30-12.30 am. £15 per hour. Would suit an experienced nursery/creche worker, nanny or childminder. For further information contact info@rpuc.org.uk.

Is anyone looking to get anything from Ikea? I am driving to Ikea and happy to pickup any items if you need transport help.

Can anyone recommend a Bathroom fitter?
Needs to have the ceiling and a fan fitted. Will they be willing to give me a quote?

I have been suffering with some back pain for a couple of months now and wondered whether anyone has been in a similar position. Would it be best to go directly to a chiropractor or visit the GP first? Any advice would be appreciated.

Happy New Year everyone, here is the info from Richmond council about Christmas Tree recycling:

We will collect your real Christmas tree for recycling on the normal scheduled garden waste collection day for your street between Monday 7 and Friday 18 January 2019.

This service is free and you do not require a garden waste contract to have your tree collected and recycled.

To check your collection day, see this link: https://www.richmond.gov.uk/services/waste_and_recycling/collection_days

I'm looking to purchase a microwave if anyone has one ready to sell? I can collect.

I want to buy a bottle of whisky as a Christmas gift, but as someone who doesn't drink, I don't know where to start. If you do drink whisky and can recommend a bottle, that would be fantastic.

I am looking for a regular blue collar man with a small van to remove my sofa and chair and take it to the tip in Mortlake from Richmond. I have had several quotes from companies but I might as well sell my kidneys for the price they want. Any help out there.

Richmond residents are being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of the Council’s annual winter initiative to tackle snow and ice. Residents can collect up to 50kg of rock salt from the depot in Langhorn Drive, Twickenham. The rock salt will be available for collection from Monday 26 November until Friday 30 November, between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

im looking for a man with a van who can pick up my old sofa and armchair and take it to the tip in mortlake. I don't have alot of money but can pay for this. Please let me know. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Hello I am new to Richmond. I need a new doctor's surgery and would appreciate any recommendations in the area. Pleased to meet you all :)

Does anyone on scooploop know if there are any soup kitchens/food banks/similar that are looking for volunteers? I have kitchen experience and happy to help, especially as the weather has taken a turn for the worst. I am also willing to travel.

Hi, just got a new bed and trying to assemble it with a normal screwdriver is a pain! Do you know how i can borrow/rent an electric screwdriver please? just need it for 1 hour max! Thanks :))

Just to let you know there are lots of scams going around and one of them is Netflix. After signing up for Netflix few months ago I got one of these. See the photo.

I can highly recommend Vincent if you need any computer, tablet or smartphone, help. He is very knowleadgable and patient. He has helped us and our friends for few years with electronic devices. His charges are very reasonable and flexible with his time.
He had plenty of recommendations on the previous Streetlife website.

Mobile 07590 197399 - email: helpme.learn@icloud.com


He also offers Vhs tape transfer to DVD for £8

Hello my name is Jade and I'm a 29 nearly 30 year old university graduate from Ham. I am planning to go to Greece from the 3rd-7th September to go to Thessaloniki for a Greek concert on the 4th. But I can't go unless if I am accompanied by somebody especially somebody who is familiar with understanding Asperger's Syndrome which I actually have I can go around the city with and help me out in the hotel rooms. The person has to be female, reliable, trustworthy, my age or older and has to meet up with me beforehand to see if we are compatiable and know what we want. If interested, please message me for more information.