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Kew Neighbourhood Association Ensuring Kew's residents who need a helping hand are connected with volunteers who drive, shop, provide companionship and carry out light gardening.

09/09/2026

🎄 Call for Christmas Card Artwork 🎨

Help Bring Joy to Older People This Christmas

Could your artwork brighten someone's Christmas?

At Kew Neighbourhood Association (KNA), we support older people in our community through companionship, transport, shopping support and practical help. Many of the people we work with are over 80 years old, have limited mobility, or live alone. For some, receiving a Christmas card is much more than a festive tradition. It is a reminder that they are remembered, valued and connected to their community.

Each year, we send Christmas cards to over 200 clients, more than 100 volunteers, around 80 former volunteers and approximately 30 partner organisations. Thanks to the generosity of talented artists and photographers, these cards have become a much-loved KNA tradition.

As we prepare to celebrate KNA's 50th anniversary in 2027, we are looking for a joyful, uplifting piece of artwork for our 2026 Christmas card.

Whether you are an established artist, an emerging creative, illustrator or photographer, we would love to hear from you.
Artwork Requirements
✅ Original artwork, illustration or photography
✅ Joyful, uplifting and festive in theme
✅ Suitable for a wide audience
✅ High-resolution digital image suitable for print (minimum 300dpi)
✅ Artist must own the copyright to the artwork
✅ Artist must be willing to grant KNA a non-exclusive licence to reproduce the image on its Christmas card and related promotional materials

Please Include
• Your full name
• A short biography (50-100 words)
• Website and/or social media links (if applicable)
• Contact details

The Selected Artist Will Receive
✨ Credit on every Christmas card
✨ A profile feature on KNA's website and social media
✨ Recognition as part of a cherished community tradition
✨ The knowledge that their artwork has helped bring warmth, joy and connection to hundreds of people this Christmas
Previous Christmas card artwork has been generously donated by Diana Armfield RH Hon RWS NEAC, Jenny Grundy FLS, local photographer and KNA volunteer Caroline Bloomfield, and local artist Sally Eley.

📧 Submit your artwork to: [email protected]
📅 Deadline: 7 October 2026

Thank you for helping us spread art, joy and connection this Christmas.

Small but mighty 💪🌱We are absolutely thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of magazine! With our 50th anniversary...
23/06/2026

Small but mighty 💪🌱

We are absolutely thrilled to be featured in the latest issue of magazine! With our 50th anniversary fast approaching, we are incredibly proud of everything our community has achieved.

Swipe through to see a sneak peak of the feature 👉 You’ll hear a bit more about our history, stories from volunteers and clients, and a shout out to long-term KNA supporters Martin and Jenny Cross, who attended the King’s Garden Party following KNA’s nomination for the King’s Award.

As we gear up for our 50th year, our mission to support neighbours is growing and we need your help to keep the momentum going 💚. We are in need of drivers, companions and office supporters. Volunteering with KNA is flexible and starts with as little as 1 hour per month. If you are unable to commit to volunteering, you can still play a mighty part in our mission by donating. Your generosity ensures we can continue to be there for Kew residents for the next 50 years!

Kew Life Feature:https://kewlife.com/kl4.pdf

🚨 News flash: KNA is officially a chosen charity for this year’s 🚨Over the last few weeks, our supporters have been dro...
19/06/2026

🚨 News flash: KNA is officially a chosen charity for this year’s 🚨

Over the last few weeks, our supporters have been dropping off goodies - thank you so much to everyone who donated! The bottles are officially locked, loaded and heading straight to Stall C32 tomorrow for our much-loved Bottles and Botanicals tombola 🍾

We have some fantastic bottles up for grabs, including some delicious Italian wines courtesy of 🍷✨

A massive thank you to for their incredible support and for helping us help neighbours in need 💚

It’s been a busy day at KNA, celebrating our amazing clients at our annual tea party 🫖 We are thrilled to be able to bri...
18/06/2026

It’s been a busy day at KNA, celebrating our amazing clients at our annual tea party 🫖 We are thrilled to be able to bring our community together for an afternoon of conversation, laughter and of course, good food.

Events like this are a wonderful opportunity for clients to reconnect with friends, meet new people, all whilst getting to know some of the volunteers who work behind the scenes at KNA.

An event like this truly takes a village, and we want to say a massive thank you to:
💚 for sponsoring the event, and also our tea boxes, which have been delivered to clients who couldn’t attend in person
🌷 for the gorgeous table decorations
🧁 for the delicious homemade scones, lemon drizzle cake and brownies, which all went down a treat
🍰 who made our tea boxes that were greatly enjoyed at home

With just 3 days to go until our annual Bottles and Botanicals tombola, it’s not too late to drop off a bottle at the Go...
17/06/2026

With just 3 days to go until our annual Bottles and Botanicals tombola, it’s not too late to drop off a bottle at the Good W**e Shop or the Avenue Club 🍾

Donations of bottles, gift sets and other botanical-themed goodies help us support neighbours in need with companionship, shopping and transport. Every donation is greatly appreciated.

A big thank you to and for their support and helping us collect donations. We look forward to seeing you all at Kew Fete! 🎡

With just 10 days to go until our annual Bottles and Botancials stall , we are seeking donations of any spare bottles, ...
10/06/2026

With just 10 days to go until our annual Bottles and Botancials stall , we are seeking donations of any spare bottles, gift sets and botanical themed items you may have at home. Every donation helps KNA continue to support older people in our Kew community and would be greatly appreciated! 🍾🌻

Donation points:
🍷 The Good W**e Shop
🎲 The Avenue Club

We’d love for you to join us in celebrating the origins of KNA with friends, neighbours, and supporters. It will be a re...
08/06/2026

We’d love for you to join us in celebrating the origins of KNA with friends, neighbours, and supporters. It will be a relaxed summer evening for the whole community - everyone is welcome. ☀️

A special thank you to Anthony Roberts for supporting this event!

17/03/2026

🌼 Could you spare a little time for a Kew neighbour?

KNA is looking for Gardening Volunteers to help older and less mobile residents manage their gardens safely and confidently.

Just light tasks like weeding, tidying and clearing pathways can make a huge difference — helping someone feel less worried about trips and more able to enjoy their outdoor space again.

🌿 Flexible visits
🌿 No heavy lifting
🌿 Local and supported

To find out more, contact:
Ioana Goga, Gardening & Companionship Manager
[email protected] 07534 095 885
www.kna.org.uk

Because sometimes clearing a path changes more than you think.

09/03/2026

Sometimes volunteering starts with something very simple.

For Hedy, it began with a visit to the Kew Neighbourhood Association Christmas Market shortly after she moved to the UK from Hong Kong. A conversation, a leaflet, and a warm welcome from volunteers led to something more.

Two years later, she is now one of our gardening volunteers.

In this short audio, Hedy shares what the role really involves.
Yes, there is weeding and tidying. But there are also cups of tea, conversations, shared stories, and the quiet satisfaction of helping someone enjoy their garden again when mobility makes it difficult.

For many of the people we support, their garden is something they deeply love but can no longer manage the way they would like to. A small amount of help can make a big difference.

If you enjoy being outdoors and would like to support someone locally, we would love to hear from you.

🌱 Volunteer gardeners are always welcome.

Could you offer a little time to help someone enjoy their garden again?
If you enjoy being outdoors and would like to support someone locally, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more at kna.org.uk
Email [email protected]
or call 020 8948 8054
For gardening enquiries, you can also contact [email protected]





06/03/2026

Could you spare an hour a week, for a Kew neighbour?

KNA is looking for Companion Volunteers to support older and less mobile Kew residents through regular visits, friendly conversation and connection.

“Mum looks forward to her visits all week. She even tries out different outfits to wear – it’s a real event.”

To find out more, contact:

Ioana Goga, Companionship Manager
[email protected] 07534 095 885
www.kna.org.uk

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St Luke's House, 270 Sandycombe Road
Richmond Upon Thames
TW93NP

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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