Time for a clean-up

Volunteers are needed to help clean up the River Crane at Crane Island nature reserve on Sunday. Sessions start from 11 am, with the nearest access to Shot Tower via Ellerman Avenue, Whitton. Details are available from Alex Robb on 0181 898 9582.

Let's talk badgers

The Friends of Bushy and Home Parks hold their latest meeting at St John Ambulance Hall in Park Road, Teddington, tonight. Guest speaker David Williams will talk about badgers from 8pm.

Speaking spending

Members of the public can have their say about Richmond Council's spending plans at a major meeting on Tuesday evening. The authority must make £7 million of cuts next year as it faces a financial crisis. Tuesday's public meeting starts at 8pm in at York House, Twickenham.

Cards that care

A charity Christmas card shop opened at the CVS in Princes Street, Richmond, at the beginning of this week. It is open for business from 10am to 4pm. Details from 0181 255 8500.

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