Join us on 19th September for our Green Futures Forum, to vote on big issues affecting the future of Richmond & Twickenham.

Saturday 19th September, 10am–4pm: Patch Twickenham Co-Working Space.

Stay for as long as you're available. You can still take part without attending for the entire time.

This is a free, open event for anyone in the borough:

• Explore the green issues you are concerned about.

• Meet your friendly local Green Party volunteers.

• Discover exciting speakers, share ideas, debate, play games, and eat cake!

Agenda:

10am - 10:30am:

Registration and refreshments. Donations welcome for our bake and book swaps! 🧁📗🔃

10:30am - 10:50am:

Hope and a Plan (Green Party Update) 💚🤞✅

Keynote speech by Frank Adlington-Stringer – Green Party Councillor, and Spokesperson for Social Security and Welfare.

11am - 12pm:

Science, Policy and Innovation 🧪🔬🔎

Panel discussion and Q&A:

• ‘The Science’ - short film

• ‘Innovation and Reasons for Hope’ with Steve Roest

• ‘The Green Party Response on Climate’ with Chas Warlow.

12pm - 12:30pm:

Break for refreshments. More donations welcome for our bake and book swaps! 🧁📗🔃

12:30pm - 1:10pm:

A Practical Guide to Combating Climate Change 🌈🌊🌅

Panel discussion and Q&A:

• ‘My Low-Carbon Home’ with Michael De Podesta

• ‘Leading Richmond's Cycling Revolution’ with Tim Lennon

• ‘Richmond 2050: A Greener Vision’ with Maddy Bowyer.

1:20pm - 1:40pm:

The Young Greens: Architects of Their Future 🌱🏛️🔮

Panel discussion and Q&A with Lewis Sturdy and Maud Ahmed from Richmond Young Greens.

2:30pm - 3:20pm:

What Would a Green-Run Richmond Council Look Like? 🏡🌳💚

Panel discussion and Q&A:

• ‘From Zero to Heroes: Turning Waltham Forest Green, 3 Months In’ with Rob Gardner, Waltham Forest Council

• ‘If I Could Do It Again... Lessons Learned on Richmond Council’ with Chas Warlow, ex-Richmond Councillor

3:20pm - 3:30pm:

Preparing for Action! 🎬⚡🚦

Closing remarks with Paddy Griffith, Richmond & Twickenham Green Party.

All day, 10am - 4pm:

• Meet our working groups and chat about what we’re doing 🤝
• Vote on actions for the Richmond and Twickenham Green Party 🗳
• Eat cake (plus other donated bakes) and buy/swap books ↔️
• Get creative on our beautiful community art wall 🎨

On the stage we've got a full day of talks and discussion, practical updates from our panel on our key areas of focus:

• Climate Action
• Transport & Air Quality
• Youth Advocacy
• Community Services

Plus, loads of family-friendly fun stuff!

Whether you're a long-time member, a curious supporter, or just Green-curious, there's a reason to come along. Register now to receive updates as they’re announced.

Got a question about the day? Read the FAQs on our website, or get in touch at rtgp.support@gmail.com.

Join us for the Green Futures Forum organised by Richmond and Twickenham Green Party on Saturday 19th September, anytime from 10am to 4pm at Patch Twickenham, TW1 3LJ. Register here: https://rtgp.org.uk/gff