Category: Announcements

Ice Cream, flowers and a visit from the Mayor

The 2021 Summer Garden Party was brought to you by Ham & Petersham SOS staff, volunteers & Trustees with support from Healthwatch Richmond, MPS Richmond police cadets and the Mayor of Richmond (and his staff.) We also had staff from the Ham Close Development team providing information on the possible regeneration of the area, and […]

Did you make it to our Garden Party?

This year we were blessed with sunshine as 70 people came together to celebrate friendship at our Summer Garden Party What a glorious afternoon, clients, volunteers, stakeholders and other health and social care professionals enjoyed sandwiches from Rolleys on Ham Parade, home bakes cakes and ice creams from Joe at Mantio Ice Creams in the […]

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 […]

Ham Village Centre Donates to SOS

As many of you know, Ham Village Centre (HVC) closed its doors last year. The Royal Oak, it’s home, a significant part of Ham history still stands, but it’s door are to remain closed. Whilst HVC is no longer open they are helping to suport the local community through donations, and we are pleased to […]

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 […]

Games Afternoon at the Cambrian Centre in Richmond

Mary from the Cambrian Centre has informed SOS that they are starting a new games afternoon on Monday 11th March from 2pm-4pm This FREE weekly activity will enable you to meet new people, play a game of chess or scrabble or maybe turn your hand at a jigsaw or two whilst having a cup of […]

Easter Afternoon Tea

Easter Afternoon Tea Anyone? Transport is available on request from the office, book at the time of your RSVP

Volunteers Wanted

To help Ham & Petersham SOS provide the activities & services it does to the local community we rely on volunteers. Ham & Petersham SOS are currently looking to recruit office volunteers to help man out telephone line on Thursday and Friday mornings as well as drivers to provide transport for older people within the […]