Category: Services and support

New volunteering opportunities

Help us to support the local community by helping us run a monthly fish and chip lunch or volunteering to help us deliver large afternonn tea parties or event. Clip the above links for more information.

More Support for Ham & Petersham residents

CILS is a partnership of 20 local charities, supporting adults of all ages to live independently, improve wellbeing and stay connected with their local community. CILS Information Navigation acts as the central access point into the service, as well as offering information, advice and support – delivered by Richmond AID.  CILS Health & Wellbeing offers […]

Petersham Nurseries Coffee Morning is BACK!

We are happy to announce that we are finally able to restart our community coffee mornings at Petersham Nurseries. Held on the first Tuesday of every month from 10am-11:30am the community is welcome to join SOS members, volunteers and staff for a slice of cake and a cup of tea or coffee. Starting Tuesday 1st […]

A donation with a difference

At last weeks alfresco coffee morning we were visited by John from Norse Supply UK. Norse Supply UK have generously donated two Sitting Suits to SOS so that clients who may feel the cold when attending our services may borrow them to stay warm. Designed to be worn over your own clothes and coat these […]

More than just a bad day?

We all need emotional support, particularly during these difficult times.  Feelings such as low mood, stress and anxiety can impact our mental health, and sometimes you just need to talk about it. RB Mind’s Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service for anyone over 18 years old living in the borough of Richmond upon […]

Our ever expanding activities has more for you to do weekly

There is something on nearly every day of the week here at Ham & Petersham SOS See how they all fit into the month Pay attention to your Tuesdays! 1st Tuesday-Community Coffee Morning at Petersham Nurseries 2nd Tuesday-Monthly Outing 3rd Tuesday-Pub lunch with Age UK Richmond 4th Tuesday-Rest Day (we are open for suggestions though!)

Monthly Coffee Morning at Petersham Nurseries

Ham & Petersham SOS believe that local organisations and businesses should work together to benefit the community.  This is one of the reasons Ham & Petersham SOS and Age UK Richmond work together to provide a monthly pub lunch at the Lass O’ Richmond Hill for anyone who wants to join us. We are excited […]

Volunteer car transport

Volunteer car transport to and from appointments such as hospital, GP, Clinic, Hairdressers and clubs Our office staff are happy to take individual requests for transport to and from any appointments you may have, although medical appointments will get priority. You will be collected by a volunteer driver and taken to your appointment, where the […]